Franklin Matters

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Parking Ban Activated

PARKING BAN ACTIVATED 02/15/2014

1054 AM EST SAT FEB 15 2014

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...MOST OF RHODE ISLAND. EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS ALONG

AND EAST OF THE I-95 CORRIDOR.

* HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 8 TO 12 INCHES.

* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW DEVELOPS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. THE HEAVIEST

SNOW FALLS AFTER 3 OR 4 PM...WITH THE WORST OF THE STORM BETWEEN

6 PM AND 1 AM. SNOW ENDS BY 3 OR 4 AM.

* TEMPERATURES...IN THE UPPER 20S.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW WITH 1 TO 2 INCH PER HOUR SNOWFALL RATES

WILL MAKE DRIVING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT THIS EVENING. BLOWING AND

DRIFTING SNOW WILL RESULT IN VERY POOR VISIBILITIES AT TIMES BY

MIDNIGHT. TRAVEL WILL BECOME QUITE DIFFICULT THIS EVENING.

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE

INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD...OR FOR 8 OR MORE

INCHES IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL

TREATED SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR

UNTREATED SURFACES.

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parking ban activated during snow storm

Hockomock Area YMCA Youth Sports Leagues Enrolling

The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations for sports leagues that support healthy lifestyles and instill a positive self-image in kids. This spring, kids will have a great time playing Soccer and T-ball with YMCA expert coaches and friends.

Hockomock YMCA - Youth soccer

Soccer players will develop and improve fundamentals like dribbling, passing and kicking. And in T-ball, kids will develop baseball skills that include catching, throwing and hitting. YMCA Sports leagues are run in a positive and structured environment to ensure every child has fun and thrives.

Everyone plays and everyone is part of the team. Players will receive a jersey and end of season award. Don’t wait; call today to save $15 through March 23rd.

FRANKLIN LEAGUES:
Sat. - Soccer, age 3-10 morning | T-ball, age 3-6 afternoon

To register, please call or visit the Hockomock Area YMCA today. Financial assistance is available to those who could benefit and is provided from The YMCA Annual Campaign. For more information, visit hockymca.org.

Hockomock YMCA - tball

Bernon Family Branch: 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, 508-528-8708 | Sports Director: Kailynn Bateman 774-235-2720, kailynnb@hockymca.org

About Hockomock Area YMCA:
The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. With over 31,000 members, half under the age of 18, the YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Y is for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School - Enrollment Info Session

Considering sending your children to the Charter School? Check out the Enrollment Information Session for Saturday, Feb 15 from 9-10:30am. Tours will be included.

BFCCS Band in the Franklin Memorial Day Parade, 2013

Check out the enrollment video recently published
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/02/benjamin-franklin-classical-charter.html

Trivia Bee - March 19th - 7:00 PM

Hold the date - March 19th

The Trivia Bee is approaching. Time to start brushing up on your music trivia!

For more on the Franklin Education Foundation you can visit the website here
http://www.franklined.org/

"Each pizza box is a mural"

Spruce Pond Creamery owner Marc Bluestein recently commissioned a Franklin High art class to create an exhibit that would fit at his flatbread pizza restaurant and ice cream parlor.

Robin Katz’s painting and printmaking class was up to the challenge: With paint and pizza boxes as palettes, the students created murals inspired by the restaurant’s menu.

"Part of the fun was they weren’t just doing something for our classroom, but the community as well," said Katz. "You should always experience learning outside of the classroom; it makes it more meaningful and relevant."

See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140215/NEWS/140217108/1994/NEWS#sthash.Wo4T6JJg.dpuf

Spruce Pond Creamery as seen from across the pond

Friday, February 14, 2014

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/14 - THU 2/20

FRI 2/14 3:30-5:30pm Valentine Art Party. Grades K-5. Franklin Art Center.

FRI 2/14 7pm Dancing For The Paws - 3rd annual Valentine's Ball to benefit BASK. Donation $50. Elks Lodge, Franklin. http://www.bask9.org/fundraisers/

SAT 2/15 Library Book Sale 9:00am-4:00pm
12:30pm Spirograph Play Day at Learning Express, Franklin.

SUN 2/16 Library Bag Sale (buy books by the bag) 9:00am-Noon

TUE 2/18 12pm Soccer for Smiles Tournament to benefit Random Smiles Project. For age groups and times visit https://www.franklinsoccerschool.com/tournament

WED 2/19 10am Soccer for Smiles Tournament to benefit Random Smiles Project. For age groups and times visit https://www.franklinsoccerschool.com/tournament

THU 2/20 10am Soccer for Smiles Tournament to benefit Random Smiles Project. For age groups and times visit https://www.franklinsoccerschool.com/tournament

For camps and activities for your child/teen during February vacation visit Franklin Living blog.

For more details on above events click HERE and select the event of interest.

*If you have any suggestions for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com