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Sunday, November 8, 2015
S.A.F.E. Forum on Drug Abuse Warning Signs - Dec. 8
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 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.
For a full write up on the boys soccer game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boxers-land-late-knockout-punch-against-franklin/
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) |
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.
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 |
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/
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.
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 |
Click here to download a registration form. |
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
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