8th Anniversary of LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin

Celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Let's Laugh Today in Franklin with laughter and refreshments and feel like a little kid again! 

Boost your joy factor, lighten up, release happy chemicals and open channels of expression and well-being to source your natural aliveness! 

Experience the health benefits of joyful laughter on Wednesday, September 13th from 7:30pm to 8:45pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. They meet the second Wednesday of every month. 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. 

It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! 

New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. 

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. See other opportunities to laugh at www.letslaughtoday.com.

8th Anniversary of LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin

Franklin Almanac Episode 8 (YouTube)

Franklin Almanac Episode 8 With Host Polikseni Manxhari is available for replay on YouTube. The show was originally posted on Jul 5, 2017

• Intro - 00:00-00:42
• Strawberry Stroll - 00:43-06:30
• Interview with Nan Rafter - 06:31-14:52
• Plaque dedication for Harvey Nasuti - 14:53-20:00
• LED streetlights - 20:01-27:40
• Final Thoughts - 27:41-29:57

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 1

Announcement Regarding Tree Pruning for Aug-Sep-Oct

National Grid will have ABC Professional Tree Service in town for approximately three months starting August 23, 2017. They will be performing preventive tree pruning to their electrical lines throughout the town. 

If you have any questions you can contact Michelle Badolato at 508-482-1073.

Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/136063

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Announcement Regarding Tree Pruning for Aug-Sep-Oct

23rd Annual Backpack Drive

The St. Mary's Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to announce its 23rd annual collection of back-to-school supplies to help children prepare for a wonderful school year. If you would like to participate, please buy a school backpack, and fill it with back to school supplies. 

Please label the backpack either Grades K-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, or Grades 9-12. 

The backpacks should not be specific for either a boy or a girl. 

The backpacks may be dropped off in Sacred Heart Hall (lower level of the church) on the weekend of August 19/20 and on Monday, (August 21st) until noon. 

Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will deliver backpacks to families in town with school-aged children. We are also hoping to have enough backpacks to offer them to families living in area shelters. 

Last year, 132 children and teens benefited from your generosity. It is so important for children and youth to see the goodness in the world.

Suggestions for supplies may be found on our website. 
http://stmarysfranklin.org/media/1/19/2017%20BackpackDrive&List.pdf

Lists are also available at the front doors of the church.

23rd Annual Backpack Drive

Franklin Public Library: Teen Book Brunch - Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party

Two events are scheduled at the Franklin Public Library for Friday, August 18. The Teen Book Brunch, Friday, will be held at 10:30 AM and the Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party begins at 3:00 PM

Franklin Public Library: Teen Book Brunch

Franklin Public Library: Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpages
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/teen-book-brunch-friday-august-18-1030.html

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/summer-reading-wrap-up-party-friday.html

MassBudget is Hiring!

Job opening for Senior Policy Analyst or Policy Analyst

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. MassBudget is hiring a part-time Senior Policy Analyst or Policy Analyst! We're seeking a Senior Policy Analyst or Policy Analyst with experience in one or more of the following policy areas: MassHealth, public health, mental health, human services, and early education. The Analyst will lead our research in at least one of these policy areas and will help expand access to our analysis and data by building relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, delivering presentations, and more. This opening provides a great opportunity to join a group of people working to make life better for low- and moderate-income children and adults in Massachusetts through research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations. MassBudget conducts rigorous non-partisan policy research, always with an eye towards presenting our work in ways that are accessible to and easily used by the general public, grassroots organizations, policy advocates, policymakers, and the media. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about our mission; who have experience in policy research, preferably with a fiscal analysis component; and who can effectively communicate to a wide variety of audiences. A full job description and information on how to apply can be found HERE. We believe our work is better when we have a diversity of voices on our team. We strongly encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Harvest Festival - Aug 20

Meet your local farmers and sample cocktails and food made with locally grown produce, cheese, ice cream, and meats!

All food prepared by Chef Daniele Baliani of Waltham’s La Campania Ristorante.
Cocktails prepared by Palm Bay’s Corey Bunnewith.

Plus two local breweries and delicious organic and sustainable Italian wines.

Celebrate Local. Celebrate Small. Celebrate Delicious!

100% of your ticket will be donated to the Norfolk County Chapter of Mass Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund. Pour Richard’s will also donate a portion of sales. Big thanks to the farmers who donated product and made this event possible!

The Harvest Festival will be held this Sunday, Aug 20 at Pour Richard's at 14 Grove St, Franklin from 1 to 4 PM. Tickets $10 at door.

Harvest Festival - Aug 20