Friday, October 13, 2017

Opportunity for Sponsorships - Harlem Wizards to play Team FPS - Nov 17

WHEN: Friday, November 17, 2017 @ 7:00 PM

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 and 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: FEF fundraisers have raised over $350,000 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.

OPPORTUNITY FOR SPONSORSHIPS: This is FEF’s largest and most visible
fundraiser of the year. Your sponsorship will highlight that your business supports Franklin Public Schools and the larger Franklin community. We have numerous opportunities at various levels to support the fundraiser and promote your business to the Franklin community. The attached flyers provide more details about the event and sponsorship levels. Thank you for considering supporting FEF and FPS!

Opportunity for Sponsorships - Harlem Wizards to play Team FPS - Nov 17
Opportunity for Sponsorships - Harlem Wizards to play Team FPS - Nov 17






FHS field hockey tops Sharon 12-0

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Thursday, Oct 12.


Field Hockey = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 12 – Final
– Franklin freshman Natalie Stott scored her first two career goals to help the Panthers pick up a win. Senior Bella Trask notched her first points of the season with two assists and junior Emma Diphillipo recorded her first assist of the year.

Golf = Franklin, 168 @ King Philip, 165 – Final


For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-101217/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

"Anything Goes in THE BOX" - Saturday, Oct 14

Anything Goes in THE BOX

Saturday, October 14, 6:00 PM

THE BLACK BOX


It's not too late to get your tickets for the FPAC Gala!
We hope to see you Saturday night! For the first time ever we've gone online! Here is a preview of all the fabulous auction items, you can pre-bid on your favorites!
The online auction closes at noon on Saturday and final bidding happens at the event!






"Anything Goes in THE BOX" - Saturday, Oct 14
"Anything Goes in THE BOX" - Saturday, Oct 14

FYBO Board Nominations and Elections in November

Franklin Youth Baseball (FYBO) Board Nominations Night is 7:30 PM, Thursday, November, 2, 2017 @ East Coast Driving School

FYBO Board Elections Night is 7:30 PM, Thursday, November, 16, 2017 @ East Coast Driving School

Anyone wishing to run for a position on the board MUST first attend Nomination Night and be nominated for election. Election to the Board of Directors is determined by a vote of the general membership. 

All positions are open and newcomers are welcome.

Please refer to the Nomination and Election policy for more information or email franklinyouthbaseball@yahoo.com

Nomination and Election Policy (Downloads Word document)

FYBO Board Nominations and Elections in November
FYBO Board Nominations and Elections in November

Dean College presents "Six Characters in Search of An Author" - through Oct 15

"The Dean College School of the Arts in now playing its first theatre production of the year, Six Characters in Search of An Author. The show opens TONIGHT and will run through this Sunday, October 15, 2017.
Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to purchase your tickets TODAY!
Wondering what the performance is about? Well, we sat down with guest director Eric Parness to get the answers to your questions and take us on his journey of adapting this great work for the Dean College production."

Continue reading the Q and A with Eric Parness
http://www.dean.edu/dean_college_blog_now_playing_six_characters_in_search_of_an_author/


"Six Characters in Search of An Author" - Through Oct 15
"Six Characters in Search of An Author" - Through Oct 15

In the News: clothing donations accepted; info night for Distinguished Young Women

From Wicked Local Franklin, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Community members are invited to donate gently-used clothing and household items Oct. 13-15 at the First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF), 262 Chestnut St., Franklin. 
All goods collected through the FUNDrive are sold to Savers, the parent company to thrift stores like Value Village, Unique, and Savers. Savers pays the church by the pound for every qualifying donation received. In turn, these items help keep the stores freshly stocked. 
Donations can be dropped off Friday, Oct. 13 from 4-7 p.m. in the Dana Room (use side entrance); Saturday, Oct. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the FUSF parking lot, and Sunday, Oct. 15 from 9-10 a.m. in the FUSF parking lot

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171010/donate-clothing-household-goods-at-fusf



"The Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program is holding an information night on Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin. 
High school juniors from all area towns are eligible. 
The Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program is part of a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171010/franklin-young-womens-scholarship-program-slates-information-night

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Sign up for the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K - Thanksgiving morning

Mint Dental announces:
"We're very excited to be sponsoring the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K coming up next month on Thanksgiving Day! 
This is a very fun event for the whole family and first 150 registered runners get a free t-shirt and other goodies. 
All proceeds go to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. Details can be found at franklinturkeytrot.org.
Sign up today!"



Sign up or the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K - Thanksgiving morning
Sign up or the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K - Thanksgiving morning