Sunday, November 8, 2015

S.A.F.E. Forum on Drug Abuse Warning Signs - Dec. 8



This is a special message from S.A.F.E. is to provide you with information on our next community event and to continue the conversation on substance abuse disorder.
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Forum on warning signs set for Dec. 8


The SAFE Coalition will present an interactive forum designed to educate on the warning signs of drug or alcohol abuse on Tuesday December 8, 2015 at 7 pm in the Franklin High School auditorium. The program will include tips on early intervention strategies and resources to help keep your loved one safe.

A panel of parents, substance abuse treatment providers, students, and educators has been assembled.  Warning sign kits that you can take home will be provided to each participant in the program. 

Katie Truitt from the Missin Matt Foundation and Kathy Getchell from S.A.F.E. will speak from the parent's perspective. Amy Leone from Community Impact and other experts will share methods of addressing the issue with your young teens and offer solutions for those that may indeed have a problem with addiction. And there will also be an update on the S.A.F.E. Coalition's upcoming programs and solutions.

Please save the date and plan to join us on December 8 as we continue our community conversation. You can view the Facebook event page for updates by clicking here.

In the meantime, please continue to spread the word about S.A.F.E. and encourage your friends to sign up for this newsletter by clicking here. And, most importantly, please do not hesitate to reach out if you or someone you know is in need. We'll do our best to get you on the right path.

SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE

LLearn to Cope has begun meeting on Monday evenings at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 262 Chestnut Street in Franklin at 7 p.m. The group offers support for families struggling with addiction and recovery. Its preserves anonymity and creates a safe place for people and families in crisis. For more information visit the website at http://learn2cope.org/, call Kathy Getchell at (774)893-3878, or email her at kathyg17@verizon.net


Community of Hope hosts a family support group meeting every Wednesday night in the Milford Regional Medical Center, Hill Building, Woman's Pavilion, 4th Floor, in Milford. The program features a 12 step Big Book workshop for those suffering from addiction. For more information, contact Katie Truitt at (774)248-4526 or by email at ktruitt3@gmail.com 

Big Book Workshop, 12 step meeting for recovery. Wednesday evenings, 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Community Impact, 211 Main Street Milford, MA 01757. For more information, contact Meghan Giacomuzzi at 508-933-4571.

Healing Hearts has begun meeting on Thursday evenings on the second floor of the Franklin YMCA at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin at 7 p.m. The group offers support for families struggling with addiction and recovery. Its preserves anonymity and creates a safe place" for people and families in crisis. For more information, call (508) 570-6996 or send an email to Healingheartscircle@gmail.com.


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Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Public Schools - Friday, Nov 13th

If you don't have your tickets yet, stop what you are doing and go to 

www.harlemwizards.com to order your tickets now 

because we are almost sold out! 

Food, drinks, raffle, Wizards merchandise, 

and a fantastic game await you! 

See you there!

Harlem Wizards
Harlem Wizards


HARLEM WIZARDS VS. FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (“TEAM FPS”)

A COMMUNITY BASKETBALL EVENT and FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT

FRANKLIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION


WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2015 @ 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6.

WHERE: Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Gymnasium,
Franklin, MA

WHAT: The Harlem Wizards will bring their team to Franklin to compete against “Team FPS” for a 2-hour tournament. The Harlem Wizards brand of “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops” entertainment basketball has been packing gyms across the globe for over 50 years! Their show includes amazing slams, world-class tricks, precision teamwork and humor.

WHO: “Team FPS” will include teachers and staff from Franklin Public Schools. We anticipate a crowd of 1,200 students, parents and children!

WHY: Since 1997, FEF fundraisers have raised over $300,000 which has been distributed to Franklin Public Schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org.

TICKETS: General admission tickets can be ordered online at www.harlemwizards.com. Adults $12; Students $10. General admission tickets will also be available at the door - Adults $14; Students $12.

FABULOUS RAFFLE ITEMS AND FOOD/DRINKS AVAILABLE! Win Patriots tickets and an Amazon Kindle! Pizza, popcorn, donuts are available – cash only.

GET COOL WIZARDS MERCHANDISE! Buy a Wizards shirt and other merchandise online and pick it up at the game. Wizards merchandise will also be available at the game! All kids with a Wizards shirt will be allowed to go on the court with the Wizards before the game.

For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

FHS boys soccer and volleyball teams playoff runs end on Saturday

Both the FHS boys soccer and volleyball teams ended their playoff run on Saturday. The soccer team dropped a 3-1 match against Brockton. The volleyball team fell to the #3 seed Natick 3-0. All results shared from Hockomock Sports.

The FHS girls field hockey team continue their playoff run today at 1:00 and the girls soccer team plays at 4:00 today.


Boys Soccer

D1 South
#7 Franklin, 1 @ #2 Brockton, 3 – Final

Brockton’s Rilton Carvalho shields Franklin’s Nick Parent in the first half at Marciano Stadium. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
Brockton’s Rilton Carvalho shields Franklin’s Nick Parent in the first half at Marciano Stadium. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

For a full write up on the boys soccer game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boxers-land-late-knockout-punch-against-franklin/



Volleyball

D1 Central West
#6 Franklin, 0 @ #3 Natick, 3 – Final


Franklin Public Schools: Preschool Screenings Available



Are you concerned about your preschooler?

Do family members complain that they cannot understand your child?

Do family members mention that your child cannot understand them??

Does something just not seem right?


The Franklin Public Schools offers developmental screenings for children 2.9 - 5 years old at no charge to families. These screenings are designed to identify children who may qualify for special education services. 

If you are concerned about your child's development, please call ECDC at 508 541-8166. You can discuss your concerns with an early childhood specialist and/or schedule an appointment for a preschool developmental screening.


Additional information can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index  or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.


Kelty Kelley, Principal
F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Phone:  508-541-8166
Fax:      508-541-8254

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

ECDC sign on Oak St
ECDC sign on Oak St

Book overdue? No problem, bring some food

The Franklin Public Library is doing a good deed this November. Beginning today and running through Sunday, November 29th, the Library will accept food instead of the overdue book fines. The food will be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.


This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/11/food-for-fines.html

For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry visit them on the web here
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

or on Facebook here  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry/

Dean College Winter Intercession Classes Offered to Public

The Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes. Choose from non-credit, 1-week, 2-week or 4-week credit courses in business, general studies, and other interesting subjects. Choose from in-classroom or online instruction. 

More information can be found on the School of Continuing Studies website, dean.edu/scs, or call 508-541-1941. 


Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes
Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes

Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes
Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes
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This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page

"dancing LED "open" signs don't attract customers"


The Franklin Downtown Partnership had its designs on signs during its Thursday morning meeting with Design Review Commission members. 
During a slideshow talk, Commission Chairman Mark Fitzgerald said he thinks his group's mission is to work with businesses to keep the town's look pleasant. 
"We don't want to be the sign police," he said. "We are business-friendly - we want to see business in town."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151107/NEWS/151106686/1994/NEWS