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| Whalemobile |
This was reposted from the Franklin Public Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/02/whalemobile.html
Friday, February 21, 2014
A whale of a day
The Library will be hosting a humpback whale today! Registration is required. You can do that by calling the Library at 508-520-4940 or getting to the Circulation Desk. The event is for kids in grade K to 6.
This was reposted from the Franklin Public Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/02/whalemobile.html
This was reposted from the Franklin Public Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/02/whalemobile.html
In the News: youth rally, minimum wage
Local legislators and politicians joined nearly 1,000 young people from across the state Thursday to rally for increased funding for youth jobs programs.
"You are out there giving a voice to a need in our society today, which is that the government needs to work together with the private sector to make sure there are opportunities for every single person here," state Rep. Tom Conroy, D-Wayland, told the crowd inside Boston's Old South Church.
Conroy spoke alongside Attorney General Martha Coakley and Felix Arroyo, Boston's chief of Health and Human Services.
Read the full article here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140221/NEWS/140229298
State Senate President Therese Murray wants the state’s minimum wage raised to $11 per hour. House Speaker Robert DeLeo, supports an increase, but wants it tied to changes in unemployment insurance.
With dueling bills in the two chambers, there are two questions: what will the final solution be and when it it likely to be arrived at?
“Both issues are in play in both chambers, but the division is more about process than substance at this point, I think,” Sen. Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, said Tuesday.
Read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140220/NEWS/140229762
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for September 2014 will be held on:
Monday, April 7, 2014 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and
Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM
at the Horace Mann/Oak Street Complex.
Registration forms will be available after March 3rd on the Kindergarten Registration web page, and at the office of the Superintendent.
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| Horace Mann Middle School on a fall day |
Art Show - Feb 22 through Mar 29
As part of an ongoing program, the Norfolk Cultural Council is hosting a joint art exhibit at the Norfolk Public Library from February 22 through March 29 featuring local artist Mireille T. Eastman and homeless advocate and artist Matthew Works. The show explores themes about finding home and finding refuge. A reception will be held on March 8 at the Norfolk Public Library from 6 – 8 pm and everyone is welcome to come and meet the artists. Charley Eastman will provide music for the reception.
Mireille T. Eastman is a first generation American who grew up in New York City. She began painting while studying abroad in Paris. As her painting developed she began exploring images of Romania, the land of her parents, seeking to commune with her ancestral home. Please visit her website at mireille-eastman.squarespace.com.
Matthew Works is a Boston artist, writer and activist for the homeless, who has been homeless for over a decade. His work is a testament to the creative spirit. Matthew travels extensively throughout the United States, speaking and presenting his artwork at churches, colleges and universities. He has built a following as a speaker, including keynote speaker, an artist, and "theologian in residence." He leads a walking tour titled “Homelessness and the Gospel” showing a different perspective of the street of Boston. He has been featured on National Public Radio and was profiled in the New York Times' bestselling book, God's Politics, by the Rev. Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners magazine.
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| Saint Nicholas Church by Mireille Eastman |
Mireille T. Eastman is a first generation American who grew up in New York City. She began painting while studying abroad in Paris. As her painting developed she began exploring images of Romania, the land of her parents, seeking to commune with her ancestral home. Please visit her website at mireille-eastman.squarespace.com.
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| Ecclesia et Civitas by Matthew Works |
Matthew Works is a Boston artist, writer and activist for the homeless, who has been homeless for over a decade. His work is a testament to the creative spirit. Matthew travels extensively throughout the United States, speaking and presenting his artwork at churches, colleges and universities. He has built a following as a speaker, including keynote speaker, an artist, and "theologian in residence." He leads a walking tour titled “Homelessness and the Gospel” showing a different perspective of the street of Boston. He has been featured on National Public Radio and was profiled in the New York Times' bestselling book, God's Politics, by the Rev. Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners magazine.
MBTA: Five-year Capital Investment public forum: Feb 25 in Cambridge; Feb 26 in Mattapan
Five-year Capital Investment public forum: Feb 25 in Cambridge & Feb 26 in Mattapan. See http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/public_meetings/ for more
Last updated: Feb 19 2014 12:09 PM Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Meeting/FY15-19%20CIP%20Flyer_English.pdf
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Remember today
Feb 19 is a special day in US history. It was the day that the Battle of Iwo Jima started in 1945. The flag raising on Mt Suribachi is quite well known. That the battle fought for many days after the flag raising is less so.
Additional information:
Battle of Iwo Jima (wikipedia entry)
To the Shores of Iwo Jima (vintage video)
If you see a veteran, thank them for their service.
If you find a World War II veteran, listen to a story if they'll tell it. We are all losing too many of those these days.
Note: My father was part of the 4th Marine Division that landed on Iwo Jima on Feb 19th and was one of the lucky ones to walk off in March. I was able to capture part of his oral history and you can listened to him talk of his unit, the Join Assault Signal Company here:
http://jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/2007/09/jerry-story-joint-assault-signal.html
Additional information:
Battle of Iwo Jima (wikipedia entry)
To the Shores of Iwo Jima (vintage video)
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| Iwo Jima Monument in Arlington, VA |
If you see a veteran, thank them for their service.
If you find a World War II veteran, listen to a story if they'll tell it. We are all losing too many of those these days.
Note: My father was part of the 4th Marine Division that landed on Iwo Jima on Feb 19th and was one of the lucky ones to walk off in March. I was able to capture part of his oral history and you can listened to him talk of his unit, the Join Assault Signal Company here:
http://jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/2007/09/jerry-story-joint-assault-signal.html
Spring Training Baseball Clinic - March 1
Instructors include new Franklin High School Head Coach Zach Brown and his Coaching Staff, other local high school and college coaches along with current and former FHS players.
All players will participate in drills and receive instruction on hitting, fielding and
throwing techniques. Over 125 participants last year!
Saturday March 1, 2014
At the Franklin High School Field House
• Choice of 2 sessions: Session 1: 9a.m-11:30a.m.
Session 2: Noon-2:30p.m.
This event is sponsored by the FHS Baseball Boosters, for further information you can reach John Roche or Steve Gallo, email: FHSbaseballboosters@gmail.com or phone 774-571-1881 or 617-947-1668.
A copy of the registration form is shown here.
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