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Last year they registered nearly 400 potential bone marrow donors, and from that group there were five potential matches, better than the odds. This year, they hope even more people will stop at their booth for a quick swab of the cheek to register for the National Bone Marrow Registry.
Registering as many potential bone marrow donors as possible is an important mission for the Graci family, “Because we knew what it was like to wait for a donor and find a match. Without the donors, there is no cure,” says Rita Graci, who is embarking on the second year of her bone marrow registry drive at the Feast of Saint Rocco, from August 14-16.
“If your loved one, your child, your husband, your brother – if your loved one is sitting there waiting for a cure, you’re hoping to God that they’re going to find a match, and the donor is willing to donate.”
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Feast of St Rocco Festival - Aug 13, 14, 15, 16
The Feast of Saint Rocco will take place in the parking lot of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin from August 13-16, but the Graci’s and their volunteers will be manning the booth from the 14-16, on Friday, from 6-10 p.m., Saturday, 12-10 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m.
Can’t make it to the booth? If you would like to find out more about signing up on the registry as a bone marrow donor, you can visit www.deletebloodcancer.org, email info@deletebloodcancer.org or call (212) 209-6779.
If you would like to sign up in Kristin Graci’s name, as part of the Feast of St. Rocco blood drive, ask for a kit, and when you submit it, enter GMF002 as the drive number on the registration form.
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold summer Open Houses for prospective students and families on Tuesday, August 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., on Wednesday, August 26 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin.
FSPA |
The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. Prospective students are also encouraged to try a complimentary class during the summer session, which runs through August 21.
Celebrating a milestone 30th anniversary season, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer and built upon the notion that arts experiences are an integral part of a well-rounded education, FSPA offers an extensive roster of classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction.
FSPA is also the home of the Little Music School, an innovative program teaching children as young as 18 months to play the piano. An unparalleled calendar of performing opportunities features all-student musicals, plays, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater showcases, performing troupes, dance companies, a classical ballet variations ensemble, and instrumental ensembles. Many FSPA students also participate, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows.
Fall registration is ongoing. For more information, including class schedule and catalogue, call (508) 528-8668 or visit online at www.FSPAonline.com.
Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation annouced its 9th Annual Radiothon to benefit the Olivia Fund for Cancer Care will take place from 6 a.m. 6 p.m. Aug. 24 on WMRC 1490AM.
It will broadcast live from the Milford Regional Golf Classic at The Franklin Country Club, 672 E. Central St.
The event will also stream online wmrcdailynews.com.To donate $10, text “Olivia” to 20222.Continue reading here (subscription maybe required)
While the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, historically the most active time for tropical storms and hurricanes in the Northern Atlantic is August to October. As such, it’s critical to prepare yourself, your family, your home, and your business for the season.
While the Commonwealth has been spared from a major hurricane in recent years, Massachusetts is still vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes. Even in a “slow” hurricane season, it only takes one storm to create devastating impacts. Additionally, it is important to understand that while tropical storms have lower wind speeds than hurricanes, they can still produce deadly storm surge and destructive flooding. Hurricane Sandy was downgraded to a tropical storm before making landfall, and it still caused major damage along the Eastern seaboard in 2012. In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene cut through Massachusetts, bringing heavy rainfall that resulted in significant inland flooding and damage.
Water, not wind, brings the deadliest impacts during tropical storms and hurricanes. In fact, storm surge and flooding from heavy rains are the leading causes of hurricane-related deaths.
satellite view of a hurricane |
Thompson Press building one of the sites covered by the proposed change in zoning |
Midlife Crisis Rock and Roll Band Concert - Aug 4, 6:00 PM |
Pam's run |
Neighbor Brigade |
The Town Council Wednesday will consider a measure for the November ballot that if approved would exempt local farmers from an antiquated excise tax on their animals and machinery.
Under state law, the town could levy a tax against “persons principally engaged in agriculture.” Their farm animals and equipment would be taxed $5 per $1,000 of assessed value, according to the Board of Assessors.
However, the town has not recorded the value of a farmer’s wares and beasts since 1990, so the tax has not been imposed. It was believed that the town opted to remove the tax, but did not go through the proper procedure. Now, a townwide vote is needed to make it official.Continue reading the article here
Akin Bak, one of three farms in Franklin that would benefit from this measure |
Kevin T Wolfe Band |
the community mural |
Sue Sheridan and Tina Guarino happily getting into their art work |
empty bowls for sale, some food safe |
Tony Fonseca leads the all hands drumming workshop |
dancers by the 'imagine' bench |
dancers at the two faces |
robot on display |
robot on display 1 |
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse |
Carolyn Waters |
Stefilia's Stone |
Jaime Barrett |
Jesse Hanson |
Kim Jennings |
Lydia Warren |
The "Taste of Franklin" |
ceramic bowls crafted by members of the Franklin Art Assoc. |
Robot on exhibit for Franklin Cultural Festival |