Franklin Matters

Sunday, May 9, 2021

FM #533 - Franklin Cultural Council Kaye Kelly 05/04/21 (audio)

FM #533 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 533 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Kaye Kelly, Co-Chair of the Franklin Cultural Council. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how the Cultural Council supported the community with art events during this pandemic. From art contests in March 2020, to the widely popular Halloween Decorating Contest, to Master Classes featuring cooking lessons and art. What is next for the Cultural Council? Stay tuned, there is a big event coming in September. We get some teasers to share.

We also learn about ‘ear training’, one of the core classes in the music curriculum at Berklee College of Music where Kaye teaches. We might have to do another session to learn more about ‘ear training.’

The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Kaye

Audio link => https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eb001f91-279e-4969-a06b-78f2be5e4244

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Cultural Council page => https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council

Cultural Council Facebook page => https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil

Cultural Council video highlights => https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/1420866631600493

Kaye’s music page => http://www.kayekelly.com/

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FM #533 - Franklin Cultural Council Kaye Kelly 05/04/21 (audio)

Reminder: The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11

Why First Lady Dolley Madison spells her name with an “e” is up to speculation. However, Mrs. Madison’s legacy goes far beyond the unconventional spelling of her name. Join us for a virtual performance to learn about the twists and turns of Mrs. Madison’s storied life as well as her largely unknown contributions to the evolution of our country.

You will learn about this “fashionista’ First Lady’s life as a Quaker child, the tragedies and serendipities she faced in Philadelphia, her unlikely marriage to James Madison, determining role in her husband’s presidential-election victory 1809, transformation of the barren White House into a national treasure, strategies that united a fractured, contentious Congress and personal regrets as a mother.

Janet Parnes, founder of Historical Portrayals by Lady J, Millis will portray Mrs. Madison.

To register, please visit

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcemhrzkjG9BPCjuFRpMMAy0GlhE_FdAw

The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11

Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11

There are two shows scheduled for Tuesday, May 11. You should call the Senior Center (508-520-4945) to reserve space at either the 1:00 or 2:30 PM shows.

The Mark Shilansky Jazz Trio is composed of professors from the Berklee College of Music. They performed at the Senior Center last fall and they were a big hit.

Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11

Prevention Advocacy Wellness Support - Calling all teens - May 23

Peer to Peer at the S.A.F.E Coalition has scheduled a having presentation about Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders and Healthy Relationships. To end the event, we will be having a panel of Advocates talk about their experiences. 

This will be taking place on Sunday May 23 from 11:00-3:45 over Zoom. This event is FREE and open to everyone!

Feel free to spread the word about the event!

The first 50 people to register by Saturday May 15th will receive a SWAG bag.

https://forms.gle/tV1snjffrrjVGHreA

Follow the event on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2894784444124896/

Prevention Advocacy Wellness Support - Calling all teens - May 23

Hold the date: 50+ Program - practice interview session - June 24

1) Mark your calendars: On Thursday June 24th, the 50+ program will offer it's second practice interview session with actual employers, many that will be hiring.

As with the previous session, this won't be a job fair. We won't be posting positions. But, we are trying to find employers that are actively hiring.

Last December's event had 29 employers. We hope to have around that many this time. Promo flyer coming soon.

The next two major topics for the 50+ program are: (9) Interview preparation and strategies and (10) Practice Interviewing.

These two topics---each offered three times---will prepare you for the June 24th event.

I hope you will join us.

2) As a part-time employee of the Framingham library (I'm the library's resume-writer), I've noted how there seem to be a lot of library positions open around the state.

This morning, the MCOA (Massachusetts Council on Aging) confirmed my thought. They told me how during the pandemic a lot of library workers retired or resigned to find other work.

Now, as libraries re-open, they need a lot of people!

So, if you have an interest in working for a library, be sure to check a municipality's library for open positions. It appears there are a lot of them.

Have a great weekend,

Ed Lawrence www.getstart-ed.com

Hold the date: 50+ Program - practice interview session - June 24

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers

Franklin Ed.org (@FranklinEdOrg) tweeted on Fri, May 07, 2021:

Today is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, and FEF would like to finish our week-long fundraiser on a high note! Any support you could give would be greatly appreciated for what these grants provide for our teachers and students.

More Info:
https://t.co/MUuskhs2X3

Shared from: https://t.co/cZBXYQfEi7

Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers

Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 13th, at 7 PM, the Franklin Democratic Town Committee will be hosting the SAFE Coalition in a virtual discussion panel. The panel will feature counselors, law enforcement, clinicians, and social workers.

It is a non-political, non-partisan event, the goal of which is to highlight the substance use and mental health support services that the SAFE Coalition provides. The opioid crisis has been exacerbated greatly by the pandemic. Informing members of the community and surrounding area of these programs that the SAFE Coalition is available if they or their loved ones need them.

The Facebook event includes the zoom link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/378794723271426/

Visit the SAFE Coalition at their page = https://www.safecoalitionma.org/