Sunday, July 16, 2017

Day 3 - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Friday, July 28

*** FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FPS Student Music Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus students


*** FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON

12:00 to 6:00: Farmers’ Market
3:00 to 4:30: Attleboro School of Rock Show Team (CANCELED)
5:00 to 6:00: Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga
6:30 to 8:00: Kevin Wolfe (music performance)
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado" 






3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Friday, July 28, 2017
3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Friday, July 28, 2017
* note the schedule is subject to change 

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017


The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

DelCarte Ponds - Treatment Notification - Monday, July 17

Once again the weather did not cooperate with us yesterday (Thursday - July 13). Treatment of the invasive plants at the DelCarte Ponds will now be 7/17/17 subject to the weather. (It can't be a rainy day.) 

The pond will be closed for fishing, canoeing etc. for 24 hours, but the rest of the area for hiking etc. will be open.

Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/133863

This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA


view from a trail at DelCarte
view from a trail at DelCarte

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Town of Franklin: Passport Processing on hold until July 26; 2 Fire Fighters pass training



#1


The passport acceptance agent (Cindy Elz) will be on vacation until Wednesday, July 26. No passports can be accepted at this facility during this time.


This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/passport-processing




#2


Firefighter's Becki Carloni & Katherine Forest on their graduation from the Massachusetts Fire Academy pic.twitter.com/LyYWXoktiS — @FranklinMAfire photo
Firefighter's Becki Carloni & Katherine Forest on their graduation from the Massachusetts Fire Academy pic.twitter.com/LyYWXoktiS — @FranklinMAfire photo

Day 2 - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Thursday, July 27



FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON

5:00 to 6:15: Encore Music
6:45 to 8:00: Jamie Barrett
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado"

FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

5:00 – 8:00
Display of bridal gowns; speaker on history of wedding gowns.


FRANKLIN METHODIST CHURCH

5:00 – 8:00
Kinetic Robots and Space Creations With Mr. Markee





3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Thursday, July 27, 2017
3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Thursday, July 27, 2017
* note the schedule is subject to change
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017



The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing


YMCA - Summer Sizzler - July 20

Thursday, July 20, the Hockomock YMCA will host our annual Summer Sizzler event for families from 6-8pm. $15 per family (up to 5) or $5 per person (children under 5 are free). 

We will have catered food, camp games, face painting, live music, swimming the splash park and much more! This event is open to the community. 

Pre-registration not required but encouraged.

YMCA - Summer Sizzler - July 20
YMCA - Summer Sizzler - July 20 (YMCA website photo)

Register before August 1 to save on these great Fall runs in Newport, RI

Upcoming Fall Races
Summer may be in full swing, but it's never too early to look ahead! From the unforgettable Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run and beautiful Amica Newport Marathon and Half-Marathon, to the flat and fast USATF-certified Ocean Road 10k, now is the perfect time to plan for an amazing fall.

Register for these great events below before August 1st to save on entry fees!
Ocean Road 10k
Ocean Road 10k  October 1
This rave-worthy 6.2-mile road race showcases the Ocean State's grandiose splendor and beachside beauty along glistening Narragansett Bay. This flat and fast course was named "Best 10K Northeast" by Competitor Magazine. oceanroad10k.com
Amica Newport Marathon
Amica Newport Marathon  October 8
The City By The Sea boasts one of the area's most idyllic race routes. The marathon and half-marathon feature stunning views, including the famed mansions along Bellevue Ave. and gorgeous Ocean Drive. A can't-miss event! newportmarathon.com
Pell Bridge Run
Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run  OCT. 22
Run or walk the iconic Pell Bridge at sunrise during a 4.1 mile event sponsored by Citizens Bank and the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. This is the only day of the year that the iconic Newport Bridge is open to pedestrians! All proceeds from the event are donated to local non-profits.

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Friday, July 14, 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/14/17 - THU 7/20/17

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/14/17 - THU 7/20/17
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA
Area: FRI 7/14/17 - THU 7/20/17
From the Community Calendar, the events Friday, July 14, through next Thursday, July 20.










Friday, July 14
9:30am
 Family Yoga
12:00pm
 Franklin Farmers Market
3:30pm
 Lemonade and Giant Legos
Saturday, July 15
10:00am
 Franklin Historical Museum
1:00pm
 Pajama Dance Party
Sunday, July 16
8:00am
 Yoga on the Beach (free, all levels welcome)
1:00pm
 Franklin Historical Museum
Monday, July 17
10:30am
 Move Along on the Town Common
2:30pm
 Maker Mondays
7:00pm
 Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, July 18
9:00am
 Do Gooders DIYs
10:30am
 Move Along on the Town Common
Wednesday, July 19
10:30am
 Wild Cats 101 (ages 6 and up)
6:00pm
 Concerts on the Common: Sharon Band/DJ Rich Green - Children's Program
Thursday, July 20
9:30am
 Baby Tummy Time
10:30am
 Story and Craft
12:00pm
 Park It and Read (at various Franklin parks)
3:00pm
 Memory Cafe for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones - each month different theme
5:00pm
 Franklin Historical Museum
7:00pm
 Healing Hearts Community Support Group

This Community Calendar now combines the town meetings (Franklin Matters), community events (Franklin MA Happenings) and cultural events (proposed Franklin Cultural District).

To submit an event for this Community Calendar, please use this form
https://goo.gl/forms/7Pr1iBuAiIna7cUo2