Sunday, October 8, 2017

COLUMBUS DAY SALE !!! - Polar Express Train Ride in Blackstone Valley



COLUMBUS DAY SALE!!!
THIS WEEKEND!
SAVE $5.00 on each ticket
by using discount code:
MAGICAL


Call 401-495-1213 for tickets or
*Ends at 11:59 PM on 10/9/17. Good for new ticket purchases made 
between 10/6/17 and 10/9/17.
Sorry, no refunds or exchanges.
 Don't forget...you can also check out our Polar Express Gift Shop!
It's full of great official Polar Express items and more!

BLACKSTONE VALLEY POLAR EXPRESS
 1 DEPOT SQ. WOONSOCKET, RI |  401-495-1213 
#BVPolarExpress
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council | 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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Saturday, October 7, 2017

Take a walk in the "Meadowlands" - October 28

Saturday, October 28, at 10:30 AM, Alan Earls will be leading a walk through the fields and wetlands along Mine Brook in Franklin to assess potential public access points and existing trails on behalf of the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative.

We will meet at the end of Oak Street Extension (please park carefully so as not to impact neighbors) and depart, rain or shine, heading roughly south toward the former town sewage treatment facilities (now being redeveloped).

Depending on conditions we will either retrace our route or exit via White Ave., returning to our cars on foot. This is an opportunity to see this hidden open space gem and to contribute to efforts with town and federal authorities to improve access. Plan on a duration of approximately two hours.

PLEASE BE AWARE THERE ARE NO DEVELOPED TRAILS IN MOST PARTS OF THE PROPERTY. EXPECT MUD, WATER, BRAMBLES AND BRUSH AND USE TICK REPELLENT





image shared from the Charles River Meadowlands webpage
image shared from the Charles River Meadowlands webpage

FHS: "Help Keep Music Education Alive" - Nov 3

The Franklin High School music students are preparing for their participation in the Beatlemania concert being held at Franklin High School November 3 at 7:30 PM.

The music students will be performing back up instrumentation on a few songs with the national touring production of Beatlemania Stage Show. Students will perform on the songs “Yesterday” with the school’s orchestra; “Sgt. Pepper” with the marching band and “Yellow Submarine” with the chorus.

The concert is a benefit to offset some of the expenses for the school’s music department’s trip to Washington DC in the spring for a music festival and competition.

The concert is titled “Help Keep Music Education Alive” which benefits music education programs throughout New England.

The concert is a full professional production with big venue sound and lighting brought in to facilitate the concert experience. Paul Lococo event organizer said “The Franklin High School has a brand new state of the art auditorium and will be a nice place to stage such a production.” 

The Beatlemania Stage Show is the complete Beatle’s experience with period costume changes and vintage Beatle’s instruments. The show will take you from the Beatle’s early years from the Ed Sullivan days to Sgt. Pepper’s Magical Mystery Tour and beyond.

Help Keep Music Education Alive - Nov 3
Help Keep Music Education Alive - Nov 3

Diane Plouffe, the Franklin High School Music Director said “This is a unique community event supporting the music students and a fun event for both the students and the community.”

“The show is educational for our students as well as they learn the music of the Beatle’s and get to perform in a professional production right here at Franklin High.” Stated Plouffe.

Tickets for the show are on sale at Purplepass.com and Shaw’s Market in Franklin

KP takes FHS football at very end; FHS boys girls soccer post wins over Stoughton

From Hockomock Sports and Twitter we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports action from Friday, Oct 6.


Football = King Philip, 17 @ Franklin, 14 – Final
1st Quarter: (KP) Shane Frommer 1-yard rush, Cole Baker XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jake Noviello 55-yard pass to Sean Leonard, Matt Zucco XP good; (F) J. Noviello 1-yard rush, M. Zucco XP good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (KP) Brendan Lydon 31-yard pass to Tom Madden, C. Baker XP good; (KP) C. Baker 18-yard field goal.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final
– Franklin sophomore Donny Tappin factored into both of the Panthers’ goals, helping take two points on the road at Stoughton. Tappin opened the scoring on a feed from classmate Jacob Cummings and then set up senior Will Conley for the Panthers’ second tally.

Girls Soccer = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Miranda Smith got the Franklin offense going with a pair of goals, while Anna Balkus added a goal and an assist for the Panthers. Halle Atkinson and Olivia Dellorco also scored in the win and Molly Duncan, Erin Quaile, and Calen Frongillo had assists. According to Stoughton coach Tara Daniels, Victoria Fallon had a “strong game” and showed off “her versatility and leadership as a center back.”

Volleyball = Franklin, 1 @ Stoughton, 3 – Final
– After falling 25-27 in the first set, Stoughton’s Molly Turner started the second game with 10 service points, including four aces, and the Black Knights never looked back in rattling off three straight wins. Seniors Jordan Motley, Val Whalen and Vicky Ramos combined for over 30 kills for Stoughton. Lauren Lockhart led Franklin with eight kills while Meaghan Maguire (three blocks) added seven kills and Maggie Doyle (five blocks) had six kills. Lauren Bissanti finished with seven digs and three aces for the Panthers.

Golf = North Attleboro, 169 @ Franklin, 163 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-100617/

Very PROUD of our Cheer & Football SENIORS! #PantherPride #Classof2018 #SeniorNight
Very PROUD of our Cheer & Football SENIORS! #PantherPride #Classof2018 #SeniorNight













"From the Hardware Store to the Quilt Shop" - Yankee Quilters meeting Tuesday Oct 10

Yankee Quilters announces that Jennifer Watchorn, of Nashua, NH, a quilt designer and teacher will speak on "From the Hardware Store to the Quilt Shop". Her program is part of Yankee's monthly meeting and is open to non-members for a modest fee of $5. 

The program will begin at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 10 and will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street. 

For more information, email yankeequilters11@gmail.com

image from Yankee Quilters Facebook page
image from Yankee Quilters Facebook page

Senator Spilka: October News from the State House




Senator Spilka: October News from the State House
Greetings! 
I'd like to invite you and your friends, family and neighbors to my annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair.  Please spread the word!

This year, the Senior Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, October 14th  at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical School in Framingham. All MetroWest seniors are invited to learn about ways to lead healthy and active lifestyles and enjoy a fun morning out in the community.

Co-sponsored by MetroWest Medical Center and the MetroWest Health Foundation, the Senior Fair offers health screenings, as well as a variety of workshops and presentations about senior health programs, benefits and wellness activities. Representatives from local health care and elder services organizations will share information on services and opportunities in MetroWest.

The best part?  The food!  The day includes a continental breakfast and hot lunch.

Please see below for additional details, as well as some other news from the State House.  

Can't wait to see you at the Health and Wellness Fair! 

SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
Senior Health & Wellness Fair
     
Senator Karen Spilka's Annual
Senior Health & Wellness Fair
Co-sponsored by MetroWest Medical Center and
the MetroWest Health Foundation
Saturday, October 14, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Joseph P. Keefe Technical School
Seniors in the MetroWest area are encouraged to contact Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka's District Director, at (617) 722-1640 or Puja.Mehta@masenate.gov for more information and to RSVP.

Presentations include:

The Brain, Aging and Memory Loss

Center of Alzheimer Research and Treatment, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Making Your Community Dementia Friendly
Mirick O'Connell Attorneys at Law

Keeping Your Brain Safe
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts

Lifting Strategies for Golden Years
FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers

Free Medical Equipment 
REquipment, INC.

Get Ready for Your New Medicare Card
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicare Maze
Udeshi Financials

Easy Yoga and Pranayama
Shobha Monteserin Narayana & David Monteserin Narayana

Click here for a list of vendors and participants: Senior Fair Vendor &; Participant List

Office of State Senator Karen E. Spilka
Room 212, State House
Boston, Massachusetts  02133
Senator Karen E. Spilka, Massachusetts State House, Room 212, Boston, MA 02133

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Friday, October 6, 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/6/17 - THU 10/12/17

FRIDAY 10/6/17
10am-1pm   WMRC Senior Expo @ Franklin Senior Center
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
6pm   FHS Football Game @ Pisini Field, FHS
6:30pm   Meet Sarah Robles @ RWL Weightlifting
7pm   Buti and Brew @ Live Love Barre
8pm   The Fat City Band @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 10/7/17
9am  Community Garden build prep day, volunteers welcome
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am   MA Elks Veterans Motorcycle Run @ Elks Lodge

SUNDAY 10/8/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 10/9/17
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 10/10/17
12pm   FDP Networking Luncheon @ Dean College Dining Center
7pm   Wine Tasting 101 @ Franklin Liquors
7pm   Yankee Quilters Guild Meeting @ St. John Episcopal Church
7pm   Cultural Connections Meeting @ Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House
7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Meeting (public welcome) @ Franklin YMCA

WEDNESDAY 10/11/17
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
7:30pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author @ Dean College
7:30pm   Franklin Newcomers Monthly Meeting @ 3 Restaurant
7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga @ FUSF

THURSDAY 10/12/17
1-6pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-9pm   Exploring Chateau Ste Michelle Winery @ Franklin Liquors
7pm   Neighbor Brigade Fall Kick Off Meeting - email FranklinMA@neighborbrigade.org for details
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author @ Dean College

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