SOAR Performing Twice This Weekend

Out at Emerald Mall on Saturday, and you hear a band playing some good tunes, stop and give a listen. At least one of the band members if from Franklin!

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Hi Steve,

My son Tyler is in the School of Rock's House Band (named SOAR) and they will be performing this weekend (see below). School of Rock is a performance-based music franchise, based (loosely) on the movie "School of Rock".

If you are out and about shopping this Saturday near the Emerald Square Mall in Attleboro, they are performing in the mall out in front of Sears 2pm - 3pm. No Christmas music, but they will be playing songs by these artists​

• Amy Winehouse
• Guns N' Roses
• Journey
• Kinks
• Paramore
• Pat Benatar
• Pink Floyd
• Rolling Stones
• Rush
• Scorpions
• Van Halen

SOAR Performing Twice This Weekend

Second Warehouse Sale - Friday and Saturday

"We have a special treat in the mix - just in time for the holidays!
The Boston International crew is planning a SECOND Warehouse Sale this year!!

Our first sale this year was such a big hit, and we've received so many comments that we should have another ASAP!

Well folks, we listened!!

So join us again for great deals and great products on FRIDAY DECEMBER 9TH 3-6 AND SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH from 8 AM - 4 PM.

Share this event with friends and family - spread the good news!"

https://www.facebook.com/events/342447936117748/

https://www.facebook.com/events/342447936117748/

Where?
210 Grove St, Franklin, MA

Victims of Gravity at 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival (video)

Turning back time (or #TBT) to that Saturday in July when THE BLACK BOX had two stages going for a full day of musical performances.

“Vehicle” covered by Victims of Gravity on the Circle of Friends outdoor stage at THE BLACK BOX for the 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival.








For more about the Victims of Gravity
https://www.facebook.com/Victims-of-Gravity-325131732559/

Victims of Gravity (photo by Jake Jacobson)

The 3rd Annual Cultural Festival will be held in Franklin July 26 through July 29, 2017. Subscribe for email updates

"Collapse" the Chronicle show about honey bees features Ed Szymanski in one segment

via Ed Szymanski

"Collapse", the Chronicle show about honey bees (yes, I'm in it) will be re-aired this Friday night, Ch. 5, 7:30 PM. 

It's a great show talking about the troubles bees face and what is being done. 

Not just saying that because I'm part of it."

screen grab of the Chronicle intro

If you are out and about on Friday, here are links to view the video segments from the WCVB 5 archives

http://www.wcvb.com/.../chronicle-why-are-the.../41786964

http://www.wcvb.com/.../chronicle-theyll-take.../41787238

http://www.wcvb.com/.../chronicle-make-your.../41787062   (Ed is in this one!)

http://www.wcvb.com/.../chronicle-eat-candy-save.../41787050

screen grab of bees from the Chronicle show

For more about Neonicotinoids  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neonicotinoid

And "Beyond Pesticides"  http://www.beyondpesticides.org/programs/bee-protective-pollinators-and-pesticides/chemicals-implicated

For more about Ed  http://www.pchman.com/

FHS Walsh, Marshfield, Ronan, Morse, and Lounsbury recognized for Hockomock Field Hockey

2016 Hockomock Sports .com Field Hockey Awards were posted by Hockomock Sports .com. The Franklin High School students recognized are shared here. For the full listing follow the link at the bottom.

"Franklin sophomore Annie Walsh has been selected as the 2016 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Player of the Year. The forward was a dangerous threat every single game and led the Hockomock League in scoring in 2016. Walsh was also selected as a Hockomock League All Star by the coaches. 

Walsh finished the regular season with 14 goals and 11 points for a league-best 25 points. Her 14 goals were tied for second most in the league and her 11 assists were tied for the highest. Walsh was a big reason why the Panthers repeated as Kelley-Rex division champions. 

“Annie is a gifted offensive player with great speed and a nose for the net,” Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said. “Her instincts combined with outstanding fitness make her a dangerous and constant offensive threat for defenses to contend with.”

Continue reading the write up on Annie
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/field-hockey/2016-2/

2016 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Player of the Year (Hockomock Sports photo)

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM

Kayla Marshall – Franklin – Defense

Kayla Marshall – Franklin – Defense
(Hockomock Sports photo)

"Franklin senior Kayla Marshall helped guide the Panthers to their second straight Kelley-Rex division title in 2016. In her third year starting for the Panthers, Marshall was very effective from her role in the middle of the field. She also chipped in offensively with a pair of goals and one assist for three points.”A three year starter and senior captain, Kayla provided the type of leadership both on and of the field that we needed this season from her center midfield position by distributing the ball effectively to our offense and cutting off opposing players before they could counter attack,” Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said."

Cassi Ronan – Franklin – Midfield

Cassi Ronan – Franklin – Midfield
(Hockomock Sports photo)

"Franklin sophomore Cassi Ronan paced the Panthers to another Kelley-Rex division title this season. Playing both in the midfield and at forward, Ronan did a lot of the dirty work that didn’t show up in the box score. Ronan finished with 10 goals and seven assists. “She didn’t always get on the stat sheet, but was quite often the player creating offensive opportunities the rest of our team. Cassi was our ‘QB’ on offensive corners, often a key part of defensive corners, and constantly kept opponents off balance with her tricky stick work, speed, and passing,” Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said."

Annie Walsh – Franklin – Forward

Annie Walsh – Franklin – Forward
(Hockomock Sports photo)

"Franklin sophomore Annie Walsh followed up her stellar freshman campaign with an impressive 2016. After being named HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year a year ago, Walsh was named the 2016 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Player of the Year (see above). On the season, Walsh had 14 goals and 11 assists for a league-best 25 points. “Just a sophomore, she is learning to combine with her teammates more effectively every year which is helping to improve the whole team’s offensive output,” Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said."

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM SECOND TEAM

Kate Morse – Franklin – Defense

Kate Morse – Franklin – Defense
(Hockomock Sports photo)

"Franklin junior Kate Morse made life difficult for opposing offenses from her center back spot for the Kelley-Rex winning Panthers. While Morse sometimes worked her way up the field, finding the back of the net twice and notching four assists, she made the biggest difference defensively. She finished the season with four goal-saving stops herself after opponents had beat the goalie. “Just a junior, Kate took over the reins at center back this season and really anchored our defense along by making several key defensive saves behind our goalkeeper throughout the season,” Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said."

Caroline Lounsbury – Franklin – Midfield

Caroline Lounsbury – Franklin – Midfield
(Hockomock Sports photo)

"Franklin senior Caroline Lounsbury was truly a versatile option the Kelley-Rex division winning Panthers. Throughout the 2016 season, Lounsbury played all over the field – making an impact wherever she played. She recorded five goals and two assists on the season for Franklin. “A senior captain who played effectively and without complaint at midfield, forward, or back on defense depending on whatever the situation called for,” Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said. “Caroline was our most versatile and unselfish player.”

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/field-hockey/2016-2/

Library Book Sale: Saturday, Dec 10 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The monthly Franklin Public Library Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec 11 from 9:00 - noon buy 'books by the bag' sale

Library Book Sale: Saturday, Dec 10 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/12/book-sale-saturday-december-10-900-am.html

"I feel that if I do a little bit to help, others will do a little bit as well"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"To help homeless people in Boston, local charity Make Change for Change will deliver 100 backpacks filled with survival and comfort items during their first "Backpack Brigade" this Christmas Eve. 

On their trip to Boston, volunteers with Make Change for Change will first deliver backpacks to Rosie's Place, a homeless shelter for women in Boston. Volunteers will then deliver to other Boston homeless shelters, yet to be confirmed. The group will then end their trip handing out the backpacks to homeless people in Central Square. 

The filled backpacks cost about $50 each. According to Corey Nappa, a Franklin resident and board member of Make Change for Change, 75 percent of the donated items came from local anonymous donors, and 25 percent of the items were purchased by the charity."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161207/franklin-charity-donates-100-backpacks-to-homeless