Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 4/6/18 - THU 4/12/18

FRIDAY 4/6/18
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10am   Presidential Series: Theodore Roosevelt @ Senior Center
1-3pm   Open House (new families) @ ECDC Pre-school
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   Culinary Cabaret @ The Black Box
7pm   FHS Musical: Addams Family @ FHS
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7:30pm   Livingston Taylor Concert @ Original Congregational Church, Wrentham

SATURDAY 4/7/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
9:30am   Family Yoga Adventure @ Franklin Public Library
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am   Baby Sensory @ Franklin Public Library
12pm   Teen Book Brunch @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Strive Ninja Fitness Grand Opening (online registration required) @ Strive Ninja Fitness, Kenwood Circle
4-6:30pm   Relay for Life 9Round Workout Fundraiser @ 9Round
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza: Spring Fling @ Pour Richard's
6-9pm   Tri-County RVTHS 40 Year Celebration and Benefit @ Tri-County RVTHS
7-10pm   Franklin Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser - Backyard Swagger @ Cole’s Tavern
7pm   FHS Musical: Addams Family @ FHS
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Gretchen Peters @ FUSF

SUNDAY 4/8/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
12pm   Black Box Jazz: Kenny Hadley Big Band @ The Black Box
12-2pm  Unveiling Benjamin Franklin's Books - The Franklin Public Library
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15pm   Joe Landry: Franklin’s Schools @ Historical Museum
2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   LiveARTS: Keisuke Weikuko @ FUSF

MONDAY 4/9/18
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 4/10/18
10:30am   Get Ready For Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Low Vision Support Group @ Senior Center
7pm   FHS Jazz Concert @ FHS
7pm   School Committee Meeting @ Municipal Building
7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Monthly Meeting (public welcome) @ Franklin YMCA

WEDNESDAY 4/11/18
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Balance Class @ Senior Center
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
5:30pm   Mug Meals for Teens @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
6:30pm   Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building
7:30pm   Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Meeting @ 3 Restaurant
7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga @ FUSF

THURSDAY 4/12/18
9am   5th Grade Concert @ Kennedy School
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3:30pm   Discovery Workshop - Eric Carle’s Art @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   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

The Ben Franklin books are back at the Franklin Library - April 8

Please join us for the unveiling of the books Benjamin Franklin gifted to the Town of Franklin in 1786 in a new exhibit in the historic Reading Gallery

Date: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 12 Noon – 2:00 PM
Location: The Franklin Public Library (Please enter the Main St Entrance Only)



Program/Schedule

1. Welcome 

• Judith Pond Pfeffer, Chair, Franklin Public Library Building Committee
• Monique Doyle, Chair, Library Board of Directors
• Scott Nolan, Franklin Library Association
• Joe Mullen, Friends of the Franklin Library
• Felicia Oti, Director, Franklin Public Library

2. Brief History of Ben’s Books 

• Mary Olsen, Chair, Franklin Historical Commission and Nancy Rappa, Franklin Library Association

3. Unveiling of the Books

4. 1:00 PM -- Tour  
Murals and Archive Room by Nancy Rappa (Meet in Memorial Hall)

5. Light Refreshments – All

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The Ben Franklin books are back at the Franklin Library - April 8

FHS boys tennis sweeps Milford

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Thursday, April 5, 2018.


Boys Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Milford, 0 – Final
– Franklin opened its 2018 campaign with a sweep on the road at Milford, with both of its doubles teams winning without dropping a game. Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu swept at first singles (6-0, 6-0) while the team of Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier won at second doubles. In singles, Rohan Herur won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles, Liam Marr took a 6-2, 6-2 decision at second singles, and Saketh Saripalli won 6-1, 6-1 at third singles.

Girls Tennis = Milford, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-05-18/

FHS Panthers

FSPA Ensembles To Perform At Walt Disney World

Thirty-nine local students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will travel to Walt Disney World during the April school break to perform for Disney audiences and to take master classes with Disney performers, choreographers, and directors. This is FSPA’s 23rd year of Disney performances as part of the Disney Performing Arts program.

FSPA musical theater troupes Broadway Ladies, Broadway Light, and Broadway Bound, as well as FSPA’s senior dance company, CenterStage, will entertain at the Disney Springs Marketplace Stage. Show times on Sunday evening, April 15, are 6:00 (CenterStage), 7:30 (Broadway Bound), 9:00 (Broadway Ladies), and 10:30 (Broadway Light). On Monday night, April 16, performances are at 5:15 (CenterStage), 6:45 (Broadway Bound), 8:15 (Broadway Ladies), and 9:45 (Broadway Light). The FSPA students also will participate in Disney’s Broadway Magic, Disney Dancin’ Jazz Technique, and Acting 101 workshops with Disney performers, directors, and choreographers.

Franklin School for the
Performing Arts (FSPA)

FSPA performing troupe and dance company members are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year. The Disney-bound FSPA students are Brian Barrett of Foxboro; Caroline Mack of Framingham; Jason Barney, Lily Barney, Julia Buccella, Hayley Driscoll, Mia Fleischer, Anna Grasso, Collin Hancock, Kelly Irwin, Sydney Leach, Kelly McCormick, Emma Nicholson, Michaela Olah, Hannah Rezendes, Maddie Rezendes, Emily Reilly, Deanna Rivera, Sarah Schiavo, Abby Settle, Caitlin Woodcock, Amanda Wylie, Lindsey Wyner, and Delaney Zolnowski of Franklin; Abby Roth of Holliston; Caroline Merten of Hopedale; Cassidy Baratta and Kelsey Breslin of Hopkinton; Sam Evans of Medfield; Ally Lynch of Medway; Nick Steiner of Millis; Juliette Welter of North Attleboro; Naomi Fitzgerald, Samantha Goldman, Mairead Nee, Caroline Wilkins, and Griffin Wilkins of Walpole; and Madeleine Cron and Susuana Wickstrom of Wrentham.

The musical theater ensembles will be accompanied by FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer on piano, FSPA faculty member Kenny Hadley on drums, and bassist Mark Poniatowski and guitarist Mark White, both of the Berklee College of Music. Hallie Wetzell is Vocal Director for the FSPA musical theater troupes. Ensemble choreographers are Kellie Stamp, Casey Harkness Andrade, Cheryl Madeux, Nick Paone, Amanda Dubois, and Raye Lynn Mercer.

Founded in 1985 by Raye Lynn Mercer, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts offers year-round music, dance, and drama programs for students of all ages and ability levels. FSPA serves more than 500 students annually from 40 communities in the MetroWest region. For more information about FSPA, including catalogue, class schedule, or summer brochure, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com

In the News: MA Senate leadership change July 23

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"State Sen. Karen Spilka will begin her tenure as Massachusetts Senate president July 23. 

The date was released Thursday in a joint statement from Spilka, D-Ashland, and current Senate President Harriette Chandler, D-Worcester. 

“We have both shared a strong belief that our guiding priority must be to ensure stability in the Massachusetts Senate,” the statement reads. “Each of us also believes that a smooth, orderly transition between each of our tenures as Senate President is the only way to ensure the Senate’s uninterrupted work on behalf of the men, women and children of this Commonwealth.” 

Chandler temporarily took over leadership when former President Stanley Rosenberg stepped down in early December, amid an ethics investigation. She said she wasn’t interested in the job long term."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180405/spilka-to-become-senate-president-july-23

Strive Ninja Fitness - Grand Opening - April 7

April 7 Grand Opening Event Features 

2017 Top Female American Ninja Warrior 

Contestant and Massachusetts Teacher, Allyssa Beird

On April 7, thanks to local Dad, Tim Keenan, Franklin will be getting their very own Ninja Warrior fitness gym with the grand opening of Strive Ninja Fitness on Kenwood Drive. 2017 top female American Ninja Warrior contestant and Massachusetts teacher, Allyssa Beird will be on hand to provide inspiration and coaching to the many future Ninja Warrior hopefuls that will be in attendance. 

Tim, father of two junior Ninja Warrior competitors has been traveling quite a distance to provide this unique sport for his children. "I'm very excited to bring this extremely positive and supportive sport to this community," said Tim. "Strive Ninja Fitness hopes to provide an environment where kids (and adults) of all ages and abilities can grow their strength, agility, balance, coordination and most importantly, their confidence."

Classes and open gym training times are available for both kids and adults. Kids classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Each class session is followed by an end-of-class competition where students will have a chance to run through a course that highlights the skills they learned. Obstacles and focus areas vary from week to week including, but not limited to: quad steps, swinging rings, ring toss, cannonballs, monkey bars, various balance obstacles, cargo net, rope climb, cliffhanger and the ever-famous warped wall! For more information on classes and to sign up online, please visit: http://www.striveninja.com/kids-classes.

Strive Ninja Fitness - Grand Opening - April 7

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Alexander, Civetti - "Players to Watch" and HockomockSports Preview for FHS Boys Lacrosse

HockomockSports has published the boys lacrosse "Players to Watch" and the team preview for the Hockomock League. We share the FHS items here and provide links for the full listing at HockomockSports


JACOB ALEXANDER, JUNIOR- FRANKLIN

He may not score many goals or rack up many assists, but Franklin junior FOGO Jacob Alexander can dominate games and the reigning HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year has even been inserted in the MVP conversation for the edge he gives the Panthers at the face-off ‘X’. Alexander won 330-of-387 draws that he took last year, which is a remarkable 85 percent success rate. That means countless extra possessions for the potent Franklin attack and one of the reasons for Franklin winning a fifth straight league title. While not the biggest FOGO in the state, the Bryant University-commit uses his speed and technique to give Franklin a giant edge every game.

ERIC CIVETTI, SENIOR- FRANKLIN

Reigning HockomockSports.com Player of the Year and league MVP Eric Civetti returns for his senior season to once again lead the attack for Franklin, which is setting its sights on a sixth straight Kelley-Rex division title and a deep tournament run. As a junior, Civetti led the league in points for the second straight season with 79 goals and 21 assists. He had 20 more goals than the second-best player in the league. He has already compiled 280 points in three years on varsity. The Rutgers University-commit has the combination of strength to battle along the crease, a powerful shot from distance, and the vision to get his teammates involved in the attack. He has also shown the ability to score against the top teams, as his four goals against Xaverian in the tournament showed.

For the other "Players to Watch" around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2018/



FRANKLIN
2017 Record: 16-5
2017 Finish: Reached D1 South First Round
Coach: Lou Verrochi

"Expectations are high for the 2018 season based on the talent the Franklin Panthers boast this year. 

“We return a very good team,” said FHS head coach Lou Verrochi. “We have a very good and deep bench too, we’re looking forward to the season.” 

The long list of returning talent starts with All-American and 2017 HockomockSports.com Player of the Year Eric Civetti. Civetti (Rutgers commit) has been tormenting opposing defenses since his freshman year. He scored 70 goals and notched 24 assists as a sophomore, and then netted 79 goals and 21 assists last year, totaling 194 points between the two years. The Panthers will also boast senior Zach Alexander and freshman Matt Lazzaro on attack. 

The midfield will be loaded with two talented lines available. Captains Kyle McEniry (10 goals, 21 assists) and Chase Tanner (29 goals, 10 assists) will be joined by the speedy Nitin Chaudhury (24 goals, 10 assists) on the Panthers first unit while Jake Davis, Johnny O’Glishen, and Owen Palmieri give Verrochi an incredibly talented second unit. 

As if the midfield wasn’t loaded enough, the Panthers have 2017 HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year Jacob Alexander back to dominate the faceoff X. Alexander, who is committed to play at Bryant University, has dominated at the X for the past two years and really gives the Panthers an advantage in terms of getting possession. “He’s arguably the best FOGO in Mass,” Verrochi noted. 

The defense will be anchored by junior Patrick Morrison (Rutgers commit) along with Trevor Raffin, Jack McGrath and Spencer Briggs. Sean Lazzaro will be our top LSM while the Panthers have plenty of talent as SSDM with Will Harvey, Ben Kolb, and Aaron Mollo in the mix. Backstopping the team in goal will be Colorado commit and captain Connor O’Rourke (169 saves, 64% save percentage)."

For the preview of the other schools around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-preview/

FHS Panthers