Still time for the 10th Annual FBRTC Virtual Race – 5K run or walk 2021

Register today and support the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee and the SNETT rail trail. 

Thank you to TVFR (https://www.tri-valleyfrontrunners.com/) for partnering with us this year in organizing and supporting our event!

Register here: https://www.active.com/running/distance-running-virtual-events/10th-annual-fbrtc-virtual-race-5k-run-or-walk-2021

If you or your business would like to become a sponsor, please email us at fbrtcommittee@gmail.com for details. Thank you. 

When:  May 22 - May 31

 

Still time for the 10th Annual FBRTC Virtual Race – 5K run or walk 2021

Concert at Senior Center - June 2 - two shows (1:00 PM, 2:30 PM)

Hi everyone,

We are having another outdoor concert at the Senior Center next week.  Please see the attached flyer. There are 2 shows.  

An early one where folks can enjoy a late-lunch break (yes, our Senior Center is supplying individual snack-boxes) and a second one that is late enough that students can walk up from the school to attend. 

Special thanks to the Franklin Cultural Council.  Let's do more of this stuff !!!!  Call if you have any questions.

Senior Center Phone: (508) 520-4945

Concert at Senior Center - June 2 - two shows (1:00 PM, 2:30 PM)

Electronics Recycling Event - May 29

**SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED. PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK**

Join us for our annual Electronics Recycling Event Saturday, May 29th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We are accepting ALL electronics, appliances and bikes! 🔌♻

St. Mary's Church -Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot

201 Main Street

Franklin, MA

Accepting any and all electronics and appliances, including TV’s, monitors, computers, printers, microwaves, AC’s, washers, dryers, lawn mowers and any item that has a plug.

Costs to You:

⚫ $5 each for Computers, DVD Players, Small Printers, Laptops, Misc. Electronics. (Hard drives will be destroyed)

⚫ $10 each for Microwaves, Small Household Appliances, Small Yard Equipment

⚫ $15 each for Computer Monitors, AC’s, Dehumidifiers. Large Printers, Range top Microwaves.

⚫ $20 each for TVs up to 24,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Large Appliances, Dishwashers, Exercise Equipment, Grills, Large Yard Equipment

⚫ $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” and Large Refrigerators

⚫ $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35”

⚫ $35 each TVs over 36”

⚫ $40 each for Projection TVs

⚫ NO CHARGE for Cell Phones, Bikes, Car or Truck Batteries

Computer Hard Drives will be destroyed.

ALL TOWNS WELCOME, RAIN OR SHINE, ZERO LANDFILL, CASH PREFERRED, CHECK ACCEPTED (Over $30)

Please Share and Spread the Word!

Questions? Contact: GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

 

Follow the Facebook event -> https://www.facebook.com/events/2756606877935257

 

Electronics Recycling Event - May 29

REQUEST - 50+ Program seeks employers for practice hiring event

The 50+ Job-seekers Networking Group is setting up its ultimate event for the Spring 2020 sessions --- Practice Interview With Employers -- to be held on June 24th, 2021; 10-12N [Eastern Time].

We seek employers and recruiters willing to participate by conducting practice interviews.

As we did last year, we will supply some suggested interview questions, but recall how many employers used their own favorites!

 Please let me or our director, Susan D Kelly, know if you would be willing to donate your time and talent to help us with this special event that assists mature job-seekers and career-changers.

Susan's contact info is:

Phone: 781-378-0528

LI Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susandkelly/

Email: susan@sdkelly.com

Susan has told me that many of the employers who participated last years have already signed on again. I look forward to hearing from more employers during this exciting time as the economy re-opens.

Thanks!

Ed Lawrence

 

REQUEST - 50+ Program seeks employers for practice hiring event

Franklin fire donation information

"The Franklin MA Lions Club and Franklin Elks Lodge #2136 are working with the Red Cross to help families affected by today’s fire. We have been told the best donations right now are that of gift cards to various clothing, drug stores, food and restaurants. Please reach out to Franklin Lions to make your donation.

Update: The Lions met this evening. We have had an outpouring for clothing donations. For this reason we have decided to do a fund-drive to turn clothing and cloth material such as shoes, curtains, stuffed animals, blankets, etc into cash. We hope to collect 5000lbs by July 7th. We currently will pick up but are working on drop off locations for bags.

Update: we have set up an account with Rockland Trust: Franklin Lions Disaster Fund. Donations can be made there. 100% will be used to assist families to get back on their feet. In addition at the downtown Franklin branch across from post office is a drop box for gift cards. Gift cards and checks can also be mailed to

• Franklin Lions

  PO Box 3,

  Franklin , MA.

The Red Cross is still trying to reach all 36 families. If you know of a family or are a family affected by today’s fire. Please contact the Red Cross at 1-800-564-1234.

Shared from multiple Facebook updates including

https://www.facebook.com/franklinmalions/posts/858403611421274

New England Treatment Access - Virtual Cannabis Career Fair - May 27

New England Treatment Access (NETA), the state’s largest cannabis company is partnering with Cannaclusive for a careers webinar to hire for our new Franklin retail dispensary - scheduled to open later this summer. You must be at least 21-years old to apply.

Virtual Career Fair - Thursday, May 27th, from 6-7 PM

Pre-register via Zoom: http://bit.ly/netacareer

There will be a panel discussion, with questions from our audience, featuring members of NETA and our parent company, Parallel.

NETA is known for its progressive benefits and wages, including:

• Competitive wages.
• Benefits - medical/vision dental, 401k with the possibility of a company match, and access to company-sponsored well-being programs.
• Balance and flexibility - paid time off, paid parental leave.
  Financial incentive program that provides opportunity to earn cash and equity in a fast- growing company and industry.
• Employee discount on products.Volunteer opportunities in the communities where we work.

Join one of the fastest growing industries in the country with one of the best brands in the business.

Our company’s core beliefs embrace the cultivation and preservation of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through our NETA Cares Initiatives, we support opportunities to reduce barriers for those individuals most impacted by the war on drugs.

There is job training for all new positions.

Learn more about the opportunities during the live event.

 

New England Treatment Access (NETA)

 

6th Annual Empty Bowls Event Moves to Hybrid

6th Annual Empty Bowls Event Moves to Hybrid to Benefit the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club will host a reimagined Empty Bowls event on June 10. The event will take place at Franklin High School in the ceramics studio from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. The club partners with the Franklin Food Pantry to create hand-made empty bowls to give to attendees as a reminder of the many "empty bowls" that exist in the lives of those who experience hunger.

 

This year attendees will sign up for a time and order their ticket online. The Empty Bowls club asks that all attendees be masked and practice social distancing while at the event. Club members will escort guests to the ceramic studio at set time and guests can choose their bowl and peruse the unique hand-made auction items. 

 

Bidding will take place online. The auction will feature advanced clay pieces that have been created by current and recently graduated FHS Empty Bowls Club members. The auction will open June 10 at midnight and will run through June 20.

 

"Empty Bowls remains an important event for The Pantry. It's a wonderful way to raise awareness about our neighbors in need while partnering with community," said Tina Powderly, executive director for the Franklin Food Pantry. "We could not run this event without the partnership with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club and FHS Art Teacher Brenna Johnson. "Brenna works tirelessly with the students to educate them about hunger in the community and help them to create beautiful bowls for guests to take home."  

 

Johnson said, "There are so many layers to Empty Bowls and I'm fortunate to work with amazing students who are willing to donate their time and talent to making the bowls that symbolize the food insecurity that so many in our community face. As a teacher, I'm so glad I have the opportunity to help students learn that with their art they can make a difference."

 

Empty Bowls is an international grass roots effort to fight hunger and raise funds to support local pantries. The Franklin Food Pantry and the FHS Empty Bowls Club work together to support the cause locally. For more information about the event, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org or call 508-528-3115. 

 

This event would not be possible without our sponsors. Thank you to those who have contributed. If you would like to sponsor the event please visit here (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=40).

6th Annual Empty Bowls Event Moves to Hybrid

About the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club

Franklin High School is participating in an international charity project called Empty Bowls, which supports hunger initiatives in local communities. The objective of the Empty Bowls Club is to teach students of all ages that they can make a difference in their local community. Club members, their families, coupled with the Franklin community spend the year making ceramic bowls by hand. Then, the Empty Bowls Club and the Franklin Food Pantry co-host a fundraiser at FHS. All funds raised at this event are donated directly to the Franklin Food Pantry.

About the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,400 individuals. During the Covid-19 pandemic, The Pantry has moved to a curbside distribution. Clients receive a bag of shelf-stable items, fresh produce and a choice of proteins along with specialized bags for children under 18. As a nonprofit organization, the Pantry depends entirely on donations, and receives no town or state funding for operations. Other programs include delivery, Weekend Backpack Program for Franklin elementary and middle school children in need, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.