Thursday, February 1, 2018

Franklin To Elect Delegates To Democratic State Convention - Feb 12

Registered Democrats in Franklin will hold a caucus on February 12, 2018 at 7 PM at the Franklin TV Studio, 23 Hutchinson Street to elect delegates and alternates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.

This year’s state convention will be held June 1-2 at the DCU Center in Worcester, where thousands of Democrats from across the state will come together to endorse Democratic candidates for statewide office, including Constitutional Officers and gubernatorial candidates.

The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 18 by September 18, 2018 will be allowed to participate and run as a delegate or alternate. 

VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CAUCUS.

Franklin can elect 14 delegates and 4 alternates to the Convention.

Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an add-on delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org.

Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Town Committee can contact the committee at web@franklindemocrats.com.

http://www.franklindemocrats.com/
https://www.facebook.com/franklindemocrats
on Twitter @FranklinDems


Franklin To Elect Delegates To Democratic State Convention - Feb 12
Franklin To Elect Delegates To Democratic State Convention - Feb 12

Celebrate Franklin's 240th Birthday Party - Feb 16 - THE BLACK BOX

Franklin's 240th Birthday Party! The very day Franklin seceded from Wrentham in 1778!

Fun Franklin history shared by Joe Landry. Enjoy historic photos, Franklin trivia, and great conversation!

Cash bar, snacks, music! Special appearance by Jamie Barrett.

Tickets:

  • TOTAL TOWNIE ~ Lifetime in Franklin = $5.00
  • Townie ~ 25 years in town = $10.00
  • Townie-In-Training ~ 10 years in town = $15.00
  • Newcomers = $20.00


Pass the Townie Test and get your money back!

Proceeds support THE BLACK BOX and the arts in Franklin

Follow the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1575805432511639/


Celebrate Franklin's 240th Birthday Party - Feb 16 - at THE BLACK BOX
Celebrate Franklin's 240th Birthday Party - Feb 16 - at THE BLACK BOX

Download the flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UsUchNoud7O886BQ9s2m2xVVQdHvJFxvaQ/view?usp=sharing

FHS boys hockey, wrestling, and both swim teams top King Philip on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 1 – Final
– King Philip’s Collin Cooke scored in the first period to give the Warriors the lead after 15 minutes of play, but Franklin tied it in the second and scored two more in the third for the win. Dan Magazu had a pair of goals for the Panthers while Jeremy Miller scored once.

Wrestling = King Philip, 6 @ Franklin, 45 – Final

Boys Swimming = King Philip, 75 @ Franklin, 93 – Final

Girls Swimming = King Philip, 83 @ Franklin, 87 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-31-18/


Via the Twitterverse



We ❤️ our seniors!!! Congrats everyone, you will be missed!!!!
We ❤️ our seniors!!! Congrats everyone, you will be missed!!!!














Lenten Soup Supper and Book Study - Tuesdays

Join us for all or some of these evenings of fellowship and discussion. 

We will read Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones. Available on-line.

Tuesdays 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM, we'll discuss:

Feb 20 - Part I (quite long, so start reading now)
Feb 27 - Part II
Mar 6 - Part III - bring the whole family: a children/youth program will also be offered; both will end at 7:30
Mar 13 - Part IV
Mar 20 - Part V - bring the whole family: a children/youth program will also be offered; both will end at 7:30

Let me know if you have any questions or need more info.

Thanks,

Kathy


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The Rev. Kathy McAdams, Rector

St. John's Episcopal Church

Franklin, MA

www.StJohnsFranklinMA.org

https://www.amazon.com/Dreamland-True-Americas-Opiate-Epidemic/dp/1620402521/

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 14

You can celebrate Valentine's Day with Let's Laugh Today on Wednesday, February 14th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin! 


Everyone will receive a Valentine and a chocolate along with many belly laughs! (Bring more chocolate to share if you want.) 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! There is a $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. 

Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com.


LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 14
LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 14

Panther TV: Sitting with the Superintendent, January 2018


"Franklin's Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sara Ahern, sits down with Panther News Reporter Catherine Middleman to discuss the homework policy, school start times, snow days, and more!"




For more about FHS visit Pantherbook  https://franklinpanthers.us/

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Franklin Garden Club: “Attracting Birds - Winter and Summer”

“Attracting Birds - Winter and Summer” will be the focus of the Tuesday, February 6 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.

Ellen Davis, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Franklin, MA, will be the featured speaker. She will highlight the types of feeders, food and locations that can support a wide variety of birds coming to a yard or garden in every season. Store manager Haley Perry will assist with the presentation.

Davis, an avid birder, opened her store in 1996 in Medway, MA and then moved it to Franklin in 2011. Her interests in birds, as well as more than 28 years experience as a buyer for Jordan Marsh and the New England Aquarium has enabled her to establish a successful retail operation that is a well known resource for those interested in attracting and enjoying birds. 

The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
Franklin Garden Club: “Attracting Birds - Winter and Summer”
Franklin Garden Club: “Attracting Birds - Winter and Summer”