FHS to hold Color Run for Mr K's Scholarship Fund - May 13

"Student Government has been working hard to plan a town wide event held for a great cause. 

On May 13th, 2017 community members of all ages will gather to participate in a Color Run right here at FHS! Register here! 

Registration will begin at 9 am and the actual run will begin at 10. There will be a gathering with a DJ after the race, just like an actual Color Run! 

All proceeds will be going directly to Mr. K’s Scholarship Fund. Gift cards to Elizabeth’s Bagels will be given out to every 50th high school student to register. Even better, FHS students could win a FREE COOKIE COUPON. To win, simply gather your sports team or club members. Then, go head to head with the girls vs the boys group of your sport/club! (For example, girls lacrosse vs boys lacrosse; softball vs baseball) 

How do I register my student group? (Read this) 

On the day of the event there will be a check in for sports teams/club members, and the group with the highest participation will win the Free Cookie Coupon. You definitely don’t want to miss out on this! Join us for memory making fun while raising funds for a great cause."

FHS to hold Color Run for Mr K's Scholarship Fund - May 13

Shared from Pantherbook
http://franklinpanthers.us/student-life/2017/03/31/mr-ks-color-run/ 

Vietnam War Veterans Exhibit - Franklin Municipal Building

Come on by to the Municipal Building to see our new Veterans Vietnam War Exhibit Courtesy of Dale Kurtz, Franklin's Veteran Officer. (exhibit available during normal office hours)

Vietnam War Veterans Exhibit - Franklin Municipal Building 1 

Vietnam War Veterans Exhibit - Franklin Municipal Building 2 

For additional information about veterans services 
http://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services

Take a chance to help the Safe Coalition

$20 per Chance for a $1000 Basket of Scratch Tickets*

Only 500 Raffle Tickets to be Sold

Take a chance to help the Safe Coalition

Drawing @ 1:30 pm, May 22, 2017†
SAFE Coalition 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Franklin Country Club, 672 E. Central St, Franklin, MA

To Purchase: Contact Rita Graci (bgraci@comcast.net)











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* Massachusetts State Lottery

SAFE Coalition Raffle

Mark your calendars for the Earth Day Celebration at Beaver Pond on April 29

Saturday, April 29, 2017

9 am– 12 pm

Meet at Beaver Pond parking lot and volunteer to clean up targeted areas around Franklin.

• Please bring your own gloves and rakes.
• Community service certificates will be issued.
• Free pizza and beverages for volunteers at 12:00pm at Beaver.
• Free T-shirts to the first 300 volunteers!
• Free dogwood and rose of sharon saplings to first 100 volunteers!

Earth Day Celebration at Beaver Pond on April 29

Senator Ross: March 2017 State House Update

Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, March 2017 View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website LinkedIn State Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham) proudly serving the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. State House Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email: richard.ross@masenate.gov Dear Friends, Spring has arrived, and with that the hope of an end to severe winter weather. This past month, my colleagues in the state senate and I have been busy touring the Commonwealth and listening to the concerns of residents across the state. If you missed the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit seminars that took place in the district this month, please take note that there is still time to apply. For more important information, you may click here. Please read/share my monthly newsletter for information on internship opportunities, constituent service resources, as well as upcoming office hours during the month of April. As always, please feel free to reach out to my office directly at 617-722-1555. Sincerely, Early Voting Cost Remedy According to a recent report by State Auditor Suzanne Bump, provisions of a 2014 state law requiring municipalities to conduct early voting constitute an unfunded mandate. Senate Republicans have aimed to address this problem with a bill that will require the state to meet its funding obligations for this more popular early voting elections process. Senate Republicans have proposed and recently filed a bill where communities across the state will have mandated expenses for the state's new election law. Republican members have consistently sought to address concerns about state laws which result in unfunded mandates to various communities. In recent findings, the State Auditor has confirmed that the early voting law did impose financial impacts which are unfunded state mandates. This bill will allow cities and towns to create an Early Voting Reimbursement Fund which would receive reimbursements from the state for expenses incurred as a result of compliance with the early voting law. While the new early voting program proved to be a valuable resource for voters, it also resulted in a financial burden to complying municipalities. This bill will ensure that our cities and towns no longer have to incur the high costs of these unfunded mandates – a responsibility the Commonwealth should undertake. Senator Ross Announces Office Hours in April Senator Ross and his staff will be holding office hours at locations throughout the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District to provide constituents with an opportunity to meet Senator Ross and discuss any matters of importance to them. Constituents may contact Senator Ross' office at (617) 722-1555 or by email at richard.ross@masenate.gov to register for a meeting in advance whether in the district or at the State House in Boston.          Tuesday, April 4th (Staff) Millis Town Hall, 900 Main Street, Millis 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, April 11th (Staff) Wellesley Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellelsey 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, April 18th (Staff) Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday, April 25th (Staff) Norfolk Town Hall, 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk 10:00am-11:00am Copyright © 2017 State Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, All rights reserved. This newsletter is a service to the people of the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District and for Informational Purposes only. Our mailing address is: Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email: richard.ross@masenate.gov

State Senator Richard J. Ross · State House · Room 520 · Boston, Ma 02212 · USA

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 3/31/17 - THU 4/6/17

FRIDAY 3/31/17
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library
7-11pm   Second Annual ‘Party for the Pantry’ @ The Black Box
7:30pm   Dean College presents: American Idiot @ Dean College
9pm   Comedy Night @ 3 Restaurant

SATURDAY 4/1/17
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Dean College presents: American Idiot @ Dean College
7-10pm   Costume Karaoke Fundraiser for Mustard Seed Communities @ Franklin Elks Lodge
7:30pm   Dean College presents: American Idiot @ Dean College
7:30pm   FSPA Ballet Conservatory presents: Cinderella @ The Black Box
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Brother Sun

SUNDAY 4/2/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1pm   FSPA Ballet Conservatory presents: Cinderella @ The Black Box
2pm   Dean College presents: American Idiot @ Dean College
4pm   FSPA Ballet Conservatory presents: Cinderella @ The Black Box

MONDAY 4/3/17
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 4/4/17
7pm   Franklin Garden Club: Pruning 101 - open to public and prospective members @ Franklin Senior Center

WEDNESDAY 4/5/17
7pm   Franklin Art Association meeting @ Franklin Senior Center
7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today (laughter yoga) @ FUSF

THURSDAY 4/6/17
8:30am   Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting @ Dean College
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm   Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email FranklinMAHappenigs@gmail.com and/or shersteve@gmail.com

Empty Bowls Dinner Promotes Hunger Awareness “Somewhere, Someone’s Bowl is Empty”

With more than 1,000 individuals seeking food assistance from the Franklin Food Pantry, a movement is underway to educate the community about the level and impact of hunger in Franklin. A dinner featuring a simple meal of soup and bread will set the stage for community members to learn more about the true effects of hunger.

These finished ceramic bowls were
given to Empty Bowls Dinner
attendees at last year’s fundraiser

The 2nd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner on May 2, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Franklin High School will remind guests of the many “empty bowls” that exist in the lives of those who experience hunger. The awareness and fundraising event, co-hosted by the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club and the Franklin Food Pantry, is a family-friendly event and caters to all ages.

“We hope attendees gain a better awareness of the impact of hunger in our community,” says Erin Lynch, executive director of the Franklin Food Pantry. “Reducing hunger leads to a healthier community. If you aren’t hungry, you can focus on helping your kids with their homework; you have more energy to look for a job; your kids do better in school. If we can work together to help our neighbors in need, our community will be stronger.”

Lynch said she is grateful for the partnership with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club. Students have been making ceramic bowls throughout the year to be used at the dinner. They have also hosted bowl-making events open to the community.

“Our students are excited to be part of such a meaningful effort,” said Brenna Johnson, FHS art teacher and advisor for the Empty Bowls Club. “In addition to making the bowls, they will volunteer the night of the event. They were a huge help at our first dinner held last year which was a sell-out success and attracted 250 people. We are thrilled to be able to accommodate 350 attendees this year!”

Event participants will choose a hand-painted, ceramic bowl to take home as a reminder that “somewhere, someone’s bowl is empty.” A silent auction will feature more elaborate pieces that have been created and painted by members of the FHS Empty Bowls Club and community members. Donations made via the Giving Wall will be used to purchase food for neighbors in need. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry and will be used to fight hunger locally.

Tickets will be available for purchase on April 1 and must be bought in advance online at www.franklinfoodpantry.org. Seating is limited to 350 guests so tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on advance ticket sales, tickets may be available at the door. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children and students.

Empty Bowls is an international grass roots effort to fight hunger and raise funds to support local pantries. The Franklin Food Pantry and the FHS Empty Bowls Club work together to support the cause locally. For more information on the dinner, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org or call 508-528-3115.