Franklin Matters

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Franklin School For The Performing Arts To Host August Open Houses

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will host summer Open Houses on Monday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 29 from 4-8 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance and drama.

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school offers classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano.

Franklin School for the Performing Arts

An extensive calendar of performing opportunities features musicals, plays, ballets, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater and dance company showcases, and more. Many FSPA students are also cast, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows. FSPA TALENT offers management services for young performers who elect to pursue professional opportunities.

FSPA is also pleased to offer FSPA Academy, an academic alternative for students seeking a challenging curriculum in a supportive, flexible environment that encourages their creative goals. Provided Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in collaboration with TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA), the program builds upon TECCA’s state-approved online curriculum and features an enhanced emphasis on arts, language and culture, including Music Theory, foreign language conversation classes, field trips and more.

In addition, a new FSPA AfterSchool enrichment program offers supervised recreational experiences, including games, crafts and other creative arts activities, for students in grades K-5. The program begins at the close of the regular school day, with transportation available from Franklin and Medway schools.

FSPA’s summer session runs through August 22 and fall classes begin on September 11. Registration is ongoing. Call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information, including the FSPA catalogue, summer brochure and fall class schedule.

Friday, July 28, 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/28/17 - THU 8/3/17

FRIDAY 7/28/17
9am-5pm Pirate Training Camp (drop in activity each day of the week) @ Franklin Public Library
9:30am Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
10am-12pm Franklin Cultural Festival: FPS Student Music Concert @ Franklin HS
12-6pm Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
3:30pm Lemonade and Giant Legos @ Franklin Public Library
5pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga @ Franklin Town Common
6:30pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Kevin Wolfe, Music @ Franklin Town Common
8pm Franklin Cultural Festival: FPAC Performs The Mikado @ Franklin Town Common

SATURDAY 7/29/17
10-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
12-7pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Art Exhibit, Franklin Art Association @ The Black Box
12pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Heath Nisbett @ The Black Box
12:30pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Michele Kelly @ The Black Box
1pm Pirate Party @ Franklin Public Library
1:30pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Emma Newton @ The Black Box
2pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Jamie Barrett @ The Black Box
3pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Universal Singers @ The Black Box
3:30pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Stefilia’s Stone @ The Black Box
4:30pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Ann Sears @ The Black Box
5pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Jim Henry @ The Black Box
6pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Festival Stage - Kaye Kelly @ The Black Box
6:30pm Franklin Cultural Festival: Circle of Friends Stage - Victims of Gravity @ The Black Box
8pm Franklin Cultural Festival: FPAC Performs 24 Hour Play @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 7/30/17
8am Yoga on the Beach (free event, all levels welcome) @ Beaver Pond
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 7/31/17
8:45am 2nd Annual Franklin Police Association Golf Tournament @ Franklin Country Club
10:30am Move Along on the Town Common
1pm Harry Potter Party @ Franklin Public Library
2:30pm Maker Mondays @ Franklin Public Library
3:30pm Wimpy Kid Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 8/1/17
9am Do Gooders DIYs @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 8/2/17
5pm Marvelous Marvin’s Brain Circus @ Franklin Public Library
6-8pm Frank Padula Band, Rob Peter The Bubble Man Children’s Program @ Franklin Town Common

THURSDAY 8/3/17
9:30am Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
12pm Park it and Read @ various Franklin Parks - check with the Library
5-8pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Day 3 Schedule - 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

* 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

All roads should lead to The Rome Restaurant in Franklin either before or after taking in one or more of the events at the Cultural Festival.

"Festival Fettucini" is the Rome's standard Fettucini Alfredo
with mushrooms added, quite a healthy portion and delicious!

The Rome will feature "Festival Fettucini" from 4:00 PM to closing each night Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29. The culinary arts are one of the key arts that the Festival is looking to showcase. Franklin has a broad variety of culinary choices!
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/07/stop-by-rome-for-festival-fettucini.html

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

.Representative Roy - Office Hours for August 2017

State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the month of August on the following days:

Franklin – Thursday, August 17, 9:00-10:00AM, Elizabeth’s Bagels – 456 West Central Street Franklin, MA
Medway – Saturday, August 19, 9:00-10:00AM, Galante’s Restaurant – 320 Village Street Medway, MA

Ryan Arego, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him.

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2430, stop by Room 236 in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.

https://malegislature.gov/People/Profile/JNR1

Reminder: 3rd Annual Backpack Drive

We will be collecting supplies and backpacks through the month of July and August at the participating locations listed below. We are looking for the suggested school supplies as well as backpacks.

Supply Drop off locations:

Bernon Family YMCA
Franklin High School
Oak Street Elementary School
Franklin Municipal Building
Horace Mann Middle School
BJ’s in Franklin

Suggested Supplies:

Backpack Drive during July-August

*Spiral Notebooks *Pencils *Erasers *Calculators *Crayons *Markers *Pocket Folders *Pencil Bag *Rulers *Highlighters *Scissors *Binders *Colored Markers *Glue Sticks *Pens *Loose Leaf Paper *Colored Pencils *Mini Hand Sanitizer

Are you or someone you know in need of a backpack? Please contact Michelle Branche at 774-235-2766 or michellebr@hockymca.org to request your backpack today!

Additions to the FCF 2017 Schedule for Saturday, July 29

Two additions to the schedule for Saturday, July 29. The bridal gown display at the Historical Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A speaker on the history of bridal gowns is scheduled for 10:30. Next door, Mr Markee's kinetic robots are also on display at the Methodist Church from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.