A recent sunny summer Saturday I talk a walk through the Franklin Sculpture Park to record this video.
The formal ribbon cutting ceremony to open the park will be held Wednesday, Aug 27th at 5:00 PM
(Note: I did say the ribbon cutting is at 4:00 the second time I mention it as the video comes to a close. That is an error.
8/18/14 - someone else with sharp ears caught me saying it is next to the 'fire' station instead of the police station. How that happens, I have no idea! Thanks for the catch!)
A posting from July with links to earlier posts on the Sculpture Park
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/more-art-at-sculpture-park.html
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
Fallen Heroes Series - Remembering
When I shared the picture from the Boston Sports Club to Facebook earlier this week, I realized that it was 'only' last year that I had posted the Fallen Heroes Series. Rhode Island, where I happen to be working, remains the only state to celebrate VJ Day or Victory Day, marking the end of World War II.
I also realized that there have been so many new subscribers in the past year that it would be worthwhile to re-share the link. So without further ado:
What is the Fallen Heroes Series?
A description of each of the street signs that are found around Franklin to acknowledge the individual who lived near there and gave his life in either World War II or the Vietnam War.
Note: There have been some additions to the signs to recognize those individuals from Afghanistan and Iraq but their info is not included in here at this time.
You can find the complete listing here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Post by Franklin Matters.
I also realized that there have been so many new subscribers in the past year that it would be worthwhile to re-share the link. So without further ado:
From wikipedia:
Although September 2 is the designated V-J Day in the entire United States, the event is recognized as an official holiday only in the U.S. state of Rhode Island, where the holiday's official name is "Victory Day",[20] and it is observed on the second Monday of August. There have been several attempts in the 1980s and 1990s to eliminate or rename the holiday on the grounds that it is discriminatory. While those all failed, the Rhode Island General Assembly did pass a resolution in 1990 "stating that Victory Day is not a day to express satisfaction in the destruction and death caused by nuclear bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki."[21] It is instead commemorative of those who fought, as Rhode Island sent a significantly above-average percentage of its population into the Pacific theater.
To recognize the Franklin Fallen heroes from World War II, I'll be sharing their information this week.
Thanks to Rose Turco for putting it together to recognize them and for allowing me to share this with you.
What is the Fallen Heroes Series?
A description of each of the street signs that are found around Franklin to acknowledge the individual who lived near there and gave his life in either World War II or the Vietnam War.
Cpl John J Kell - Raymond St |
Note: There have been some additions to the signs to recognize those individuals from Afghanistan and Iraq but their info is not included in here at this time.
You can find the complete listing here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Franklin Library: Book Sale - Sat/Sun
Friendly reminder: the August edition of the monthly Library Book Sale happens this weekend.
This was re-shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/08/library-book-sale.html
- Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Sunday the bag sale occurs from 9:00 AM to noon.
Library Book Sale - Aug 16-17 |
This was re-shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/08/library-book-sale.html
Pour Richard’s: A Very Special 'Farmer's Market' - Aug 23
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New poems on the T
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Schedule Information for the Franklin line can be found here
http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=FRANKLIN
Friday, August 15, 2014
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 8/15/14 - THU 8/21/14
FRI 8/15 12-6pm Farmers Market at Franklin Common
FRI 8/15 6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
SAT 8/16 8am-12pm 2nd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament - Random Smile Project. Register HERE
SAT 8/16 9am-4pm Book Sale at Franklin Public Library. Music by Emma Newton 9-10am, Betty Kushner 2-3pm.
SUN 8/17 8am Yoga on the beach - free event at Beaver Pond, Franklin
SUN 8/17 9am-12pm Bag Sale at Franklin Public Library, fill up a brown bag for only $5
SUN 8/17 11:30am Annual FYBO Bill Capen Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament Info Here
MON 8/18 4-7pm Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods Plaza in Bellingham
MON 8/18 6:30pm Family PJ Storytime at Franklin Public Library.
WED 8/20 3pm Sciencetellers: Dragons and Dreams at Franklin Public Library
WED 8/20 6pm Concerts on the Common in Franklin: DJ Mike Rutkowski
WED 8/20 7pm Franklin Solar Challenge Kick-Off Meeting, Town Council Chambers
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
FRI 8/15 6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
SAT 8/16 8am-12pm 2nd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament - Random Smile Project. Register HERE
SAT 8/16 9am-4pm Book Sale at Franklin Public Library. Music by Emma Newton 9-10am, Betty Kushner 2-3pm.
SUN 8/17 8am Yoga on the beach - free event at Beaver Pond, Franklin
SUN 8/17 9am-12pm Bag Sale at Franklin Public Library, fill up a brown bag for only $5
SUN 8/17 11:30am Annual FYBO Bill Capen Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament Info Here
MON 8/18 4-7pm Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods Plaza in Bellingham
MON 8/18 6:30pm Family PJ Storytime at Franklin Public Library.
WED 8/20 3pm Sciencetellers: Dragons and Dreams at Franklin Public Library
WED 8/20 6pm Concerts on the Common in Franklin: DJ Mike Rutkowski
WED 8/20 7pm Franklin Solar Challenge Kick-Off Meeting, Town Council Chambers
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
Labor Day 2014: Min Wage to Rise but Challenges Remain
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Blackstone River Theatre - Ireland's Brock McGuire Band Saturday!!
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Stephen Sherlock
Chair, Board of Directors (volunteer) for Franklin Food Pantry
Community Information Director (volunteer) for FranklinMAtters.org/
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