Franklin Almanac - Episode 3

If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 3 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

• Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)
• Franklin AAA office offers RMV services to members
• the Franklin Chapter of Neighbor Brigade
• Franklin's new WFPR 102.9 FM

Find out more about each of the organizations featured in this episode

• Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)  https://hmea.org/
• Franklin AAA office offers RMV services to members   https://www.southernnewengland.aaa.com/branches/franklin-branch-office
• the Franklin Chapter of Neighbor Brigade  https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/d344e590-7541-488a-8594-34b5f451db96/1
• Franklin's new WFPR 102.9 FM  http://www.franklin.tv/

Polikseni Manxhari hosts Franklin Almanac Episode 3

Reminder: Cultural Festival Application Deadline Extended to March 17

The deadline has been extended to March 17! Maybe the luck of the Irish are in your favor ... submit your application today!

 
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.

• Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM March 17, 2017

The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html

Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

Franklin Arts Academy Boosters Hosts Wine Tasting Fundraiser - March 23

The Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Boosters will be hosting a Wine-Tasting Fundraiser at Pour Richards Wine and Spirits, 14 Grove St, Franklin on Thursday, March 23rd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 

Franklin Arts Academy is part
of Franklin High School

The proceeds will be used to fund FAA student field trips, program events and scholarships for FAA graduating seniors. Pour Richard’s has graciously offered to host the event and will also be donating a portion of sales proceeds to the FAA Boosters. 

Pour Richard’s also offers a wide variety of beer and spirits. For more information or to reserve your $5 tickets please contact Karen Glynn at faaboosters@gmail.com. Tickets will be available at the door for $7.

Kids' Corner: Art, Science, Yoga & Cooking Fun

Kids Corner Spring - Still Time To Register

Franklin Public Schools                Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning Art, Science, Yoga, and Cooking Fun All At Kids' Corner      Kids' Corner Franklin…..       Where fun and learning meet    Kids' Corner Franklin, a program of Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute and The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning, is a unique collection of after school activities for children with the goal of making learning fun.    Classes are small, relaxed and designed to encourage children's creativity……a place where fun and learning meet.    Click on the yellow button below and explore the opportunities we have created just for kids.                 Download Flyer Check Out The Classes Here....and Register Today  www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us  508-613-1480

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Franklin Public Schools: Schools are opening on Schedule Friday, March 10

Just received via Twitter

@FranklinPSNews Regroup : Franklin Public School District » All » Franklin Schools ON as scheduled Friday 3/10/17 https://t.co/89vZSkKndn

— Peter Light (@lightp) March 10, 2017

Good Morning,

All Franklin Public Schools are ON AS SCHEDULED for Friday, March 10, 2017.

After consulting with local officials, the forecast for Franklin calls for 1-3 inches of snow beginning during the early commute and ending by late morning/early afternoon. Total accumulations are expected to be in the lower range of the forecast. The DPW began pre-treating roadways at 3:00 AM and will continue to be active throughout the day.

As a precaution, emergency bus service is in effect and drivers have been notified to pick up walkers as needed. As always, parents may use personal discretion if you believe conditions necessitate keeping children home from school due to the weather conditions. Additionally, parents of student drivers may wish to consider driving students to school and/or reminding student drivers to exercise additional caution and leave extra time for commuting. Parking lots may be less favorable as the day progresses.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Peter Light
Assistant Superintendent of Schools

FHS sign board at sunrise a couple of weeks ago

"looking to raise awareness throughout the town"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A group of Franklin High School students is gearing up for their annual "Spring Fling" - an event they put on for the town's senior citizens. 

The event, hosted by the school's National Honor Society chapter, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Franklin High. 

High school teacher and NHS advisor Ann Ritchie said the event has taken place in at least the last three years. 

"It's a day out for the senior citizens of Franklin, in which they can meet and interact with the young folks," she said. "(The seniors and the students) can sit around and talk, get to know one another, and there are different activities as well."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170309/franklin-high-to-host-spring-fling

Franklin Senior Center has a sign up list for the "Spring Fling"

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: The Boxcar Lilies - March 18

The Boxcar Lilies with special guest Mike Laureanno March 18th View this email in your browser THE BOXCAR LILIES with Mike Laureanno March 18th 8PM $20 Combining spine-tingling three-part harmony and savvy songwriting, The Boxcar Lilies have made a name for themselves with their signature mix of folk, country, blues, and bluegrass-tinged Americana music. Though each member of the Massachusetts-based trio has a distinct and exceptional singing talent, Jenny Goodspeed (electric bass), Stephanie Marshall (washboard, cajón), and Susan Cattaneo (guitar) deftly weave their voices into a delicious whole – a sound that is sometimes delicate, sometimes gritty, but always innovative and soul-stirring. Their trademark harmonies may have put the band on the Americana music map, but their genuine and charming stage presence and off-the-cuff banter helped keep them there. They've brought their engaging live show to venues across the Northeast and beyond, including The Iron Horse Music Hall, Caffé Lena, Club Passim, and Philadelphia's Tin Angel.  http://www.boxcarlilies.com/ "When we think of great harmonies in the contemporary roots music world, we think of bands like The Wailin' Jennys or Red Molly. We can now add The Boxcar Lilies to that list." --The Recorder (Greenfield, MA) Mike Laureanno hails from Fall River, MA an old mill-town infamous for its axe wielding resident Lizzie Borden and the occasional songwriter. He is a 2016 Kerrville New Folk Finalist and a 2016 Woody Guthrie songwriting contest winner. A passionate performer, Mike's songs are visceral and evocative and many of them deal with his gritty blue collar hometown and the lives of his family and friends. Mike has released two albums to date, Pushing Back Wintertime (2013) and Road Signs (2015). He plans to release his third album Tightrope in March of 2017.  http://www.michael.laureanno.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $20. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.  Upcoming Shows Apr 1        Brother Sun Apr 22      Livingston Taylor May 6       Catie Curtis

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA