Franklin Matters

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser on April 9

Next show is April 9th featuring Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser
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Billy Novick and
Guy Van Duser

April 9th, $20

"Guy...has practically invented a finger-picked guitar style, closer to jazz piano than guitar. Billy Novick, on clarinet, had he lived in the 30's would be a legend...."
-Boston Globe

Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, April 9th. "Elegant." "Riveting." "Soulful." "Classic mastery." These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe the unique and stunning swing-jazz music of acoustic guitarist Guy Van Duser and clarinetist Billy Novick. This concert is part of Guy and Billy's "I Can't Believe We've Survived" tour celebrating 40 years of performing together! They have performed in concerts, clubs and festivals all over North America and Europe. You also may have heard them as frequent guests of the Prairie Home Companion show, NPR's All Things Considered, or on one of the numerous film and television soundtracks they have been featured on.

Their music combines two perfectly suited musical personalities. It is based around Guy's innovative finger-style guitar wizardry, and his uncanny ability to play bass lines, chords and melodies all at the same time. With his daring imagination, breathtaking technique, and his wonderful musicality, Guy has become an inspiration for guitarists all over the world.

Novick's ever-inventive and soulful clarinet playing provides the ideal complement to Guy's guitar. With his vast knowledge of the classic jazz era, his dazzling improvising skills, and his entertaining vocals, Novick is able to both add a melodic and dynamic spark to Guy's guitar .

Their music sounds fresh and original, yet is also deeply rooted in the rich legacy of the classic jazz age. The duo can play any piece from their huge repertoire- an obscure Ellington tune, a Gershwin classic, a complex Jelly Roll Morton arrangement, or perhaps one of the their originals- and immediately have it sound their own. http://billynovick.com/id113.html

"Riveting echoes of an earlier jazz era..." -Washington Post

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $20. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Upcoming Shows

April 23 Forever Young - A Neil Young Cover Band
May 7 DALA with The Young Novelists
May 14 Jim Kweskin and Samoa Wilson

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Reminder: Franklin Police and Fire - St Patrick's 5K

The Franklin Police Patrolman Association and The Franklin Permanent Firefighters Association Local 2637 are teaming up to bring a 5K road race to Franklin.

The race is scheduled for the Saturday after St Patrick's Day, March 19, 2016. It is a fundraising event for the two Associations with proceeds going back in to the Community.

In the past we have donated to charities such as, Franklin Youth Sports, the Random Smiles Project, Special Olympics and many other great organizations.

Please show your IRISH on race day!

Event details and schedule

Parking at the EMC parking lots Constitution Blvd, Franklin

Elite runners check in will be 9:00am
Elite runners start time - 10:00am

Non Elite check in 9:30
Non Elite runners- 10:30am

There will be a 50/50 Raffle.

Come join us post race with friends and family at Coles Tavern. They have generously donated the downstairs function hall. We will draw the 50/50 raffle here. There will be a cash bar and chips and salsa will also be provided.

Franklin Fire and Police - St Patrick's 5K - March 19

Register online

http://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/franklin-police-and-fire-st-patrick-s-day-5k-2016

Facebook event page

https://www.facebook.com/events/977580025634012/

In the News: audit report to Town Council, Medway BOH asks about Exelon wells

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The town's finances are in order, according to an audit by the accounting firm Melanson Heath.

The results of the report - which covered 2015 - were discussed at last week's Town Council meeting. Accountant Frank Biron presented the findings.

"The bottom line is that the numbers really did not change very much," he said. "They were strong numbers a year ago, and they remain strong this year."

The most important number in the report, Biron said, is the town's unassigned fund balance - money not committed to other purposes - which was at $9,686,850."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160316/franklin-town-council-hears-positive-audit-report

For the Franklin Matters reporting on the Town Council meeting 3/9/16
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/from-financial-audit-to-mandatory.html

DelCarte playground closed at least until the end of April when repairs will be made

"The Board of Health will be sending a letter to the state Department of Environmental Protection asking that the department provide the town with assurance that a power plant planning an expansion will not draw down the town’s access to water.

The concern comes after the plant, Exelon, asked the Board of Health to sign off on a second well, that along with another well, could withdraw an annual average of 51,840 gallons per day.

Board member Jordan Warnick said the board is concerned that the two wells, combined with the potential use of 45,000 gallons of water per day from Millis, could upset the town’s aquifer."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160316/medway-health-board-questions-exelon-wells

Crossroads Clubhouse Pancake Breakfast - Mar 20

Crossroads Clubhouse is hosting its annual St. Patrick's Day Pancake Breakfast on March 20, 2016 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The event will be held at Crossroads Clubhouse which is located at 11 Williams Street in Hopedale. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for clubhouse members and children under 12. Breakfast tickets and raffle tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (508)473-4715 and will also be available at the door. The Clubhouse is wheelchair accessible.

Crossroads, a service of Riverside Community Care, is an employment and recovery community for individuals who have a history of mental illness that reside in the Blackstone Valley, including in the town of Franklin. The Pancake Breakfast is the community's biggest fundraiser and gives the public the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal while helping a worthwhile project. For more information on the Pancake Breakfast or Crossroads Clubhouse, please contact Val Comerford at (508)473-4715.

You can also RSVP on facebook.

Crossroads Clubhouse Pancake Breakfast

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

"This Changes Everything" - screening Friday, Mar 18th - 5:30 PM

Via Carolyn Barthel

The screening of Naomi Klein's book, THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING, in Millis this Friday is a great opportunity to introduce climate change as an issue that we can do something about, so invite some friends and neighbors to come with you!

Even if you've read her book and you know lots about climate change, go to this film. It will be a real kick in the pants to motivate you to DO SOMETHING

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016

Millis Public Library, 961 Main St. (Rt. 109)

5:30 PM refreshments

6:00 PM- 7:30 PM movie

poster for Thus Changes Everything

Good Friday ‘Cross Walk’ is scheduled on the Franklin Town Common

St Mary’s teen ministry is organizing a ‘Cross Walk’ procession on the Franklin Town Common beginning at Noon on Good Friday. Christians of all denominations and ages are welcome. Participants will gather on the Church Square end of the common.

Together, they will walk through and around the Franklin town common and back to St Mary's lawn, pausing along the way to reflect on Jesus’ great love for us. Teens from The Rock Youth Ministry of St Mary’s parish will read reflections and prayers at each stop. Anyone who wishes to may help share the burden of carrying the heavy cross during the procession.

All Franklin residents and their families and friends from surrounding communities are encouraged to take part in this meaningful procession on Good Friday to remember Christ's Passion.

Friday, March 25th – 12:00 Noon-1:00 pm

St Mary's Church, Franklin, MA

Sports, Exercise & Dance - Just In Time For Spring

Presents

Sports, Exercise and Dance For Spring

Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball is a great way to burn calories and have fun at the same time. So shoot hoops for fun and health!

This eight week course begins Tuesday, March 29

Badminton

Beginning March 29, Badminton is back and better than ever!

On Tuesdays and Thursdays you can take advantage of this fun sport.

Get ready to rally with these 10 week courses. Badminton is a racquet sport that can be played by either two people (singles) or four people (doubles).

Intermediate Coed Volleyball

Beginning March 28, Volleyball is back and better than ever!

This ten week course will provide a strong foundation in the basics of volleyball. The mechanics of passing, setting, and spiking will be the focus, as well as the importance of good positioning. A fun, competitive time is guaranteed for all!

Yoga, Yoga, Yoga

Beginning March 22, Yoga is back and better than ever!

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can ake advantage of three different types of Yoga.....AND we know one is just right for you.

This eight week course includes Hatha, Kundalini and Vinyasa Flow Yoga.

Zumba and Zumba Basics

A fusion of Latin and international music and dance

Zumba is a fun and effective way to tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps and the principals of interval training! Zumba will make you smile!

Country Line Dancing is Back

Beginning Thursday, March 31 for 8 weeks

Country line dance is a popular style of dance in which a group of people performs a sequence of steps in unison while facing each other in rows. Line dancers usually form a series of rows in the middle of the dance floor. Country line dance incorporates many common dance moves into several different combinations. Many people enjoy the relaxed nature of country line dance. Because dancers move independently to the music, the sometimes stressful act of finding a partner does not exist.

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