Saturday, April 2, 2022

Recreation Dept provides April vacation programs -registration is open now

Our friends @FranklinRec  have plenty of great programs to keep the kiddos entertained this April Break.  

Registration is live now! buff.ly/3qMGzhk

Recreation Dept provides April vacation programs -registration is open now
Recreation Dept provides April vacation programs -registration is open now

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1509219666446671882

Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media (03/24/22) (audio)

FM #762 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 762 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media event held at Franklin High School on March 24, 2022. 


The recording runs just under 2 hours, so let’s listen to the Critical Conversations event.

Audio file => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-762-critical-conversations-the-impact-of-social-media-03-24-22


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Event page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/events/85546 


Critical Conversations Social Media resources -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/substance-abuse-education/news/critical-conversations-impact-social-media-viewing 


Substance Abuse Task Force -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/substance-abuse-education


SAFE Coalition -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ 


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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

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Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media (03/24/22) (audio)
Critical Conversations: The Impact of Social Media (03/24/22) (audio)

Memorial Day 2022 - Weekend event schedule - Save-the-Dates

Memorial Day 2022 - Save-the-Dates

Join us as we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country

Memorial Day 2022 - Weekend event schedule - Save-the-Dates
Memorial Day 2022 - Weekend event schedule - Save-the-Dates


Veterans Coffee Social - All Vets Are Welcome! - April 6 at 10 AM

April 2022 Coffee Social - All Vets Are Welcome!

Join Us April 6 As We Celebrate 3 Years of Monthly Coffee Socials!


Veterans Coffee Social - All Vets Are Welcome! - April 6 at 10 AM
Veterans Coffee Social - All Vets Are Welcome! - April 6 at 10 AM

Shared from the Town of Franklin page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/april-2022-coffee-social-all-vets-are-welcome

Savvy Seeker Series: Caring Transitions with Steve Harvey - Apr 7

50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups presents...

Savvy Seeker Series: Caring Transitions with Steve Harvey!
Thursday, April 7, 11 am - 12 pm

Please register in advance for this event! -> https://lnkd.in/g9yt-vUP

This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA)
#networking #jobseekers #jobs


--

Ed Lawrence
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE


Savvy Seeker Series: Caring Transitions with Steve Harvey - Apr 7
Savvy Seeker Series: Caring Transitions with Steve Harvey - Apr 7

Savers Clothing Donation Drive - Drop offs Scheduled for Multiple dates from April to June


Greater Attleboro Council for Children
SAVERS CLOTHING DRIVE
Savers Clothing Donation Drive - Drop offs Scheduled for Multiple dates from April to June
We are collecting your gently used clothing, shoes, accessories & linens. The Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children will receive cash from Savers for every pound donated. No donation is too small!

So grab a bag and clean out some of your closets!

We have the following collection dates scheduled:
Saturday, April 2nd, 16th, 23rd - 9-11 am
Saturday, May 7th and 21st - 9-11 am
Sunday May 1st and15th
Saturday, June 4th and Sunday June 12th - 9-11am
FINAL DATE Saturday, June 18th 8-10am

Contactless drop off available. Simply put your items in your trunk, drive up to the building at Door D, pop your trunk and a volunteer will empty your vehicle for you.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept any small kitchen/houseware items, sport equipment, toys or books for this collection drive.

Please bring your donations to us at 135 County Street, Attleboro. No drop offs directly to Savers please. We won't receive the credit.

Thank you for your support! 

We have many other events coming up.

Click here to visit us on the web and find out 
more about other upcoming events.

Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place!
Attleboro Area Council For Children | 4 Hodges Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

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Friday, April 1, 2022

Franklin's Event Outlook: Apr 1, 2022 to Apr 7, 2022

April is upon us bringing showers today for flowers in May. There are also quite a few opportunities for performing arts this weekend. FHS Theater gives a free final dress rehearsal today before their METG competition performance on Saturday. The FSPA Ballet group provides 2 performances on Sat and Sun. 

Electronics recycling event Saturday morning provides a good window for spring cleaning. The Historical Museum is open on Sat/Sun as well.

If we missed sharing an event for this week's outlook, please use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6


Friday, April 1
3:30pm - Free performance "CAVE Dreams"

Saturday, April 2
10:00am - Electronics Recycling Event
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
3:30pm - CAVE Dreams - METG Competition
4:00pm - FSPA Ballet - Alice in Wonderland
7:00pm - FSPA Ballet - Alice in Wonderland

Sunday, April 3
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - FSPA Ballet - Alice in Wonderland
4:00pm - FSPA Ballet - Alice in Wonderland

Tuesday, April 5
7:00pm - Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Easy Rose Care

Wednesday, April 6
7:00pm - Franklin Art Association

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar
Community Calendar