Friday, October 13, 2017

Community Garden - Build Day - Sunday, Oct 15

The pre-build day was successful last Saturday. All the lumber was cut to the lengths required for further assembly.

We need gardeners and volunteers to participate in Build Day, Sunday, October 15 from 9 to finish. 

If you have teens you want to bring along, who would benefit from Community Service, please bring them along! 

Again, please reply to bonnie.kaiden@gmail.com.

Please remember to bring battery power tools. A generator will be on-site for re-charging tools.

Remember to wear work clothes and work shoes, boots or similar footwear.

Morning Refreshments will be served!

Thank you! We look forward to a successful Build Day!

Your Franklin Community Gardens Committee

assembly of the new garden beds
assembly of the new garden beds

assembly of the new garden beds 1
assembly of the new garden beds 1


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


Franklin SEPAC: October 2017 Newsletter


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October 2017

October Workshop
Learn how to build resilience in your child......

Franklin SEPAC presents renowned behaviorist, trainer and author:

Jeanine Fitzgerald
Helping Children Cope: Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again

Monday, October 16th at 7:00 PM
Horace Mann Auditorium
224 Oak Street, Franklin MA

This workshop will:
  • ​explore the importance of resiliency in children
  • provide hands on coping strategies for parents and professsionals to help build this resilience

We look forward to seeing you there. 


Parent Support Group
When: Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 PM
Where: Cole's Tavern, 553 Washington Street, Franklin

We will be providing monthly opportunities for parents/caregivers to get together in a relaxed environment to share stories, make connections and learn from one another.  


Mark your calendars!

It's time for some fun!!

The annual SEPAC Halloween Hayride!!

When: Friday, October 27 at  4:00 PM
Where: Tangerini's Farm, Millis


Come in your costume for a great afternoon at Tangerini's. We will go on a hayride, pick and paint pumpkins and visit the animals. Bring a flashlight to enjoy the haymaze.

Please let us know of any allergies or food sensitivities so that we can accomodate all needs.

This event is open to all special-needs students and their families at no cost. 


This event fills up quick!! 


RSVP to franklinsepac@gmail.com 

Hope to see you there! 
The mission of the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs.

We host monthly workshops educating parents on special-needs topics. We also hold support groups, fun meet-ups for the kids and donate educational supplies to the Franklin Public School Special Education programs. We are a volunteer-run organization and need donations to help alleviate the costs of the above-mentioned programs. We receive our primary funding through an annual "Evening of Comedy" fundraiser that we host in April.
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We are always looking for feedback and ways that we can help meet the needs of our community here in town.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at franklinsepac@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook at @franklinsepac, and now on Twitter at @franklin_sepac.
Stay updated about our workshops, support groups and events. Get social with us!




Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council
355 East Central St.
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
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FHS golf posts win over Milford, both soccer teams tie Sharon

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Wednesday, Oct 11.


Boys Soccer = Sharon, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Franklin took the lead in the first half but Sharon senior Tyler Goldstein pounced on a loose ball inside the area in the final minutes to net the equalizer.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Sharon, 1 – Final
– Molly Duncan scored the opening goal off an Emily Quaile assist to give the Panthers the lead midway through the second half, but Ally Filipkowski answered from the penalty spot with six minutes to play to earn the draw for the Eagles. Cat Robbins made three saves for Franklin in the draw. Sharon coach Brad Furnival said, “The team put in a great shift and I am pleased they had a positive result today after a few close games recently.”

Golf - Franklin, 165 @ Milford, 168 – Final
– Franklin senior Jason Collins shot a low-round of 39 to earn match medalist honors while classmate Bryan Woelfel shot a 40 to lead the Panthers to the win. Riley Lynch and Andrew Fauerbach each shot 41 for the Scarlet Hawks.


For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-101117/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Friends and Family CPR Course - Oct 18

The Franklin Fire Department, Professional Firefighters of Franklin IAFF l2637, and the SAFE Coalition will be hosting a Friends and Family CPR course at Franklin Fire Headquarters (West Central St) on October 18th, 2017. 

The Family and Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, and AED use. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. Family and Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card to meet a job requirement. 

This course is ideal for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. 

Three sessions will be offered and there will be a maximum of 15 participants per session. Please sign up for one session only!

https://signup.com/here




Friends and Family CPR Course - Oct 18
Friends and Family CPR Course - Oct 18

A Favorite Poem Project - Oct 25

The Franklin Senior Scribblers' Writers' Group is hosting A Favorite Poem Project. It is scheduled for October 25 at 10:00 AM at the Franklin Senior Center.

My Favorite Poem Project is dedicated to celebrating and encouraging poetry's role in the lives of Americans. Robert Pinsky, the 39th Poet Laureate of the United States, started the project in 1997. 

He believed that poetry needs to be read aloud. "Reading a poem silently is like staring at a sheet of music." The reader of the poem does not need to be the poet or a skilled performer. "One of the beautiful things about poetry," says Pinsky, "is that the medium is a voice, not necessarily the poet's voice. When you read a poem by Shakespeare, Dickinson or Langston Hughes, your voice is the artist's medium."

Robert Pinsky believed that contrary to stereotype, Americans do read poetry; that the audience for poetry is not limited to professors and college students; and that there are many people for whom particular poems have found profound, personal meaning. This project seeks to give voice to American poetry lovers.

In April 1998, the My Favorite Poem Project was launched with a series of public poetry readings. In Boston, twenty-five Bostonians read their favorite poem. The readers included the President of the Massachusetts State Senate, a homeless Boston resident and a third grader. The audience was packed into the Boston Public Library. The Library President dressed as a cowboy to read a cowboy poem. Some readers recited poems in Spanish, Vietnamese and American Sign Language. As you see, Americans do read poetry.


A Favorite Poem Project - Oct 25
A Favorite Poem Project - Oct 25
If you have a poem you would like to read, please contact Faith Flaherty at faithflaherty@verizon.net

For more information on the Favorite Poem Project  http://www.favoritepoem.org/index.html