Recycling and Energy Drive - Sep 18

"We’re coming to Franklin!!  And we hope to see you there!  You most likely have several of these items in your home.  Our team will unload them from your vehicle.  

Click on the images to see more information about the Franklin Recycling and Energy Drive and bonus Dehumidifier Rebate.

Set a reminder for September 18, 9 AM - 12 noon at Chilson Beach -Beaver St Recreation area. 

It’s a drive through event through the Parking Lot.  

Please see the list of items being accepted below."

Shared from Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2984423341827672/

* Updated headline with correct date of Sep 18

items accepted

rebate

sponsors

Reminder: St. Mary's Women’s Faith Formation - Sep 18

The St. Mary's Women’s Faith Formation will be starting in person monthly meetings again. We are extending an invitation to each of you to join us. Normally during the year we meet in the Parish Hall and via Zoom on the second Saturday of each month from 9:30-10:30 AM. Our meeting format begins with a welcome and opening prayer, then we watch a select video, have a small group discussion about it, and end with closing comments and a closing prayer.

This first meeting has been moved due to the scheduled Confirmation at the same time. For this first meeting only we will meet on the third Saturday of September (18th) from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Parish Hall.

We will view a video of Bishop Barron addressing “Prayer” at our September meeting. Light refreshments will be available.  We really look forward to welcoming you back or hopefully welcoming you for the first time to our meeting.

A Zoom link is available for those who might feel more comfortable attending virtually. Please email Deacon Guy (deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org) if you are interested in the Zoom link contact information. Either way you join us – we are glad you are there. 

All women are welcome.  https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation

St. Mary's Women’s Faith Formation - Sep 18

  

Franklin Cultural Festival - today from noon to 6:00 PM on the Town Common

Today is the Community Unity themed Franklin Cultural Festival. The weather looks great for the slate of events including several food trucks and a beer & wine garden. The Kid's Corner has activities for the younger ones and the line of artisan vendors could have something you want.

The Historical Museum features their Second Sunday Speaker series with a personal reflection on Sep 11, 2001.   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/franklin-historical-museum-never-forget.html

Sunday, September 12  

12:00pm - Franklin Cultural Festival "Community Unity"

12:30pm - FCF: Franklin School of the Performing Arts

1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speakers Series

1:30pm - FCF: INDIA SHOWCASE

2:00pm - FCF: @ the Kid's Corner, "Puppet Showcase Theater"

2:30pm - FCF: The Pamela Means Project

3:30pm - FCF: @ the Kid's Corner, "Puppet Showcase Theater"

4:00pm - FCF: Salsa Dance Instructions by RI Latin Dance School

4:30pm - FCF: Eguie Castrillo & Mar del Norte Salsa Orchestra

map of Town Common and events

Cultural Festival flyer with highlights

Election 2021: Candidate interview questions finalized

Thanks to community input and review by the 'voter guide folks', the following questions were finalized. These questions will be used for candidates who accept the interview offer or chose to reply via email with responses.  

The questions were chosen to provide a common background of information on the candidate and the position that they are campaigning for. An informed voter casts the best ballot.

The offer to candidates was made in August. A number have been scheduled and will be as the elections season progresses. All info related to the election can be found in the Election Collection. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.html

The questions can be found (and downloaded) from here ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GkFh21gYukaMheQL-P4C0T_EEaItvcAu/view?usp=sharing

Friendly reminder for those not yet registered to vote in Franklin, the deadline for this election is Oct 13.

Election 2021: Candidate interview questions finalized

FHS Panther Hockey: bottle/can drive - Sep 25, 2021

"FHS Hockey Bottle & Can Drive!!!! 

On 9/25 btw 8-12 @ Franklin's Pirelli Ice Rink. Come drop off your returnable bottles & cans. 

@FHSSports @PanthersJVPuck @ToFranklinMa @FranklinRec @FYHockey"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1436468894835871756?s=03

FHS Panther Hockey:  bottle/can drive - Sep 25, 2021

Paint & Sip Night at Expressions - Sep 16

Paint & Sip Night at Expressions

Thursday, September 16, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for an adult paint night taught by Toni Carbone.

Toni Carbone is an intuitive artist and a certified creatively fit coach. Toni will take us on a painting journey as she teaches a super easy layering painting process that activates the right side of your brain.

We will paint a mandala which is a sacred ancient symbol that encourages introspection and awareness that allows for peace of mind.

Beer from 67 Degrees Brewing will be served with light appetizers.
All included in your ticket price.

Registration is Open for Fall Classes. Classes begin the week of September 13th. Classes include: Mommy & Me Classes, Preschool Classes, After School Arts Enrichment Classes in Lego Building, Visual Arts, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Sewing and Intro to Comic Book Drawing and Illustration. For a full schedule and more information visit our website at www.expressions-enrichment.com.

Paint & Sip Night at Expressions - Sep 16

George W. Bush: “It is our continuing duty to confront them” (video)

"Few Americans expected wisdom from former president George W. Bush on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Even fewer expected wisdom on the current state of our politics. That is nevertheless what we got from his remarks in Shanksville, Pa., today.

In perhaps the most important words spoken in his political career, Bush in his remarks at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 drew a straight line between the 9/11 terrorists and the 1/6 terrorists. “We have seen growing evidence that the dangers to our country can come not only across borders but from violence that gathers within,” he said. “There is little cultural overlap between violent extremists abroad and violent extremists at home. But in their disdain for pluralism, in their disregard for human life, in their determination to defile national symbols, they are children of the same foul spirit." He added, "It is our continuing duty to confront them.” Bush’s words were an indictment not only of the violent MAGA insurrectionists but also, implicitly, of his party that coddles them and the leader whom the 1/6 terrorists wanted to install by force."

Continue reading the article online. (Subscription maybe required) 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/george-w-bushs-full-speech-at-911-memorial-in-shanksville/2021/09/11/cbaaba95-863f-48d8-826a-13685ad3d46a_video.html

Video link ->  https://wapo.st/38ZjChH