Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 7/6/18 - THU 7/12/18

FRIDAY 7/6/18
9:30am   Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
12-6pm   Farmers Market due to 4th of July festivities @ Town Common

SATURDAY 7/7/18
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am   Baby Sensory @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Dragons Love Tacos Party @ Franklin Public Library

SUNDAY 7/8/18
8am   FREE Yoga at the Beach @ Chilson Beach, Beaver Pond
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15pm   Speaker Series @ Franklin Historical Museum
6:30pm   SOAR’n for Best Buddies with Chachi Loprete @ The Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro

MONDAY 7/9/18
10:30am   Jeannie Mack Concert @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Garden Storytime @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 7/10/18
All Day   Drop In Craft @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Easy Walks In Massachusetts - Marjorie Turner Hollman @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Monthly Meeting @ Franklin YMCA

WEDNESDAY 7/11/18
3pm   Lego Robotics Club @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Concert on the Common: Sharon Band, Kids Program: Bubble Man @ Franklin Town Common
6pm   Movie Night @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building
7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today - laughter yoga @ FUSF

THURSDAY 7/12/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Pre-K Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Franklin School For The Performing Arts To Host Open Houses - July 18, July 31

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will host summer Open Houses on Wednesday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance and drama. Prospective students are also encouraged to schedule a complimentary trial class.

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school offers classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. 

FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano. An extensive calendar of year-round performing opportunities features musicals, plays, ballets, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, musical theater and dance company showcases, and more. Many FSPA students are also cast, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows. FSPA TALENT offers management services for young performers who elect to pursue professional opportunities.

FSPA is also proud to offer FSPA Academy, an academic alternative for students seeking a challenging curriculum in a supportive, flexible environment that encourages their creative goals. Provided Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in partnership with TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA), the program builds upon TECCA’s state-approved online curriculum offering Music Theory, math tutoring, field trips and more. 

In addition to the Academy, FSPA also offers FSPA AfterSchool, an enrichment program for students in grades K-5, providing supervised recreational experiences, including games, crafts, and other creative arts activities. The program begins at the close of the regular school day, with transportation available from Franklin and Medway schools.

The FSPA summer session runs from July 2 to August 24, and fall classes begin on September 10. Registration is ongoing for all programs. Call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information, including the FSPA catalogue, summer brochure and fall class schedule.

Franklin School For The Performing Arts
To Host Open Houses - July 18, July 31

Teenage classic rock band SOAR to host fundraiser benefiting Best Buddies - July 8

SOAR wanted to make their July 8, 2018 show at the Foxboro Orpheum Theater (Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center) a bit more special, and decided to turn their show into a fundraiser with the goal of benefiting other kids. 

From June 8th through July 8th, SOAR is giving back to the community by performing at a number of fundraising events, including two Relay for Life events (fundraisers for American Cancer Society; Attleboro and Medway, MA) and a fundraiser for Gilly’s House (www.gillyshouse.com a residential program for young men struggling to recover from addiction). 

While SOAR is honored to provide entertainment for these great fundraisers, SOAR’n for Best Buddies is distinct because this event was conceived and organized by SOAR. The band discussed a number of potential beneficiaries for the fundraiser, but quickly decided on Best Buddies (www.bestbuddies.org) as one of SOAR’s band members has a sibling who benefited from the Best Buddies program while in high school. 

This fundraising event gives the band an opportunity to give back to an organization that has helped so many, including a band member’s sister.

About the Event

SOAR’n for Best Buddies will feature special guest host Chachi Loprete, longtime host of Boston’s Breakfast with the Beatles radio program. 

This is a concert fundraiser to benefit Best Buddies, featuring live classic rock music as performed by SOAR. The fundraiser is on Sunday July 8th; the music starts at 6:30 PM and the show will run for 2+ hours. 

In addition to being a fundraiser, the show is also intended to be a fun event for Best Buddies. To ensure that our Best Buddies guests can all enjoy the show, SOAR will not use any strobe lights and foam earplugs will be available at no cost.

The pre-show meet and greet pizza party with the band (and any special guests) starts at 5 PM. This event includes pizza and drinks (non-alcoholic); pictures with the band (and any special guests) and first-choice seating via early entry into the theater (see ticket information below).

Tickets

• Available from band members for $12
• Available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3490482 or www.orpheum.org (Note: there is a $1.41 service fee per ticket on-line)

Teenage Classic Rock Band SOAR to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Best Buddies - July 8

FHS Graduation 2018 (video)

Did you miss seeing the Franklin High School graduation on cable? Now you can view it on YouTube.

Senator Ross: Read my June 2018 Newsletter!

View this email in your browser 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, Summer has officially begun and we are busy wrapping up our legislative session at the State House. There is still so much to do, and my I am looking forward to continuing my work and representing the people of the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex district. The FY19 Senate Budget is currently being reviewed by the Conference Committee, and we are awaiting its release and forward movement towards Governor Baker's desk. Please review my Budget Round-Up which describes many things my constituents need to know. As always, please feel free to reach out to my office directly at 617-722-1555 or email Richard.Ross@masenate.gov. Sincerely, ON THE HILL

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Franklin 4th of July schedule for Wednesday, July 4 (closes down at 5:00 PM)

The schedule for the Franklin 4th of July celebration for Wednesday, July 4

• 12-5 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12-5PM - $30)
• 12-2 PM: Tyler Zajac (a singer-songwriter of rock, blues, funk, jazz and reggae)  
• 2-4 PM: Emma Newton (a harpist, pianist, and singer-songwriter)


Food Booths:
Democratic Party — Pizza and water
Knights of Columbus — Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and Gatorade
Republican Party — Corn dogs, nachos and root beer floats
Rod and Gun Club — Fried dough and French fries
Temple Etz Chaim — Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board
4th of July Coalition — Soda, seltzer water and ice cream


View the full schedule or download a copy (PDF) here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ruYRILk6bmkiq32hDsndMPOiQSA6vJbL/view?usp=sharing

Visit the 4th of July website for updates  https://www.franklin4th.com/
Consider contributing to the nonprofit volunteer based organization that does all the work to put this event together. There is a donation button on the webpage.

ticket booth for the amusement rides

automobile amusement ride

Census: Fast Facts for the 4th of July

"The following facts are made possible by the invaluable responses to the U.S. Census Bureau’s surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we continuously measure America’s people, places and economy. 

Did You Know?

2.5 million

In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation.

Source: Historical Statistics of the United States: 1789-1945

326 million  

The nation’s estimated population on July 1, 2017.

Source: Vintage 2017 Population Estimates  

56

The number of signers to the Declaration of Independence. It is also worth noting that:

• John Hancock was the first signer, and a merchant by trade. In 2015, 1.1 million business establishments with paid employees, like Hancock, were in the retail trade industry.Source: 2016 Geography Area Series: County Business Patterns, Table CB1500A11  

• Benjamin Franklin, who represented Pennsylvania, was the oldest of the signers at age 70. Franklin County, Pa., had an estimated population of 154,234 as of July 1, 2017, and York City, Pa., had a population of 446,078 as of July 1, 2017. 
• Edward Rutledge, of South Carolina, was the youngest at age 26. South Carolina had an estimated population 5,024,369 as of July 1, 2017.Source: Vintage 2017 Population Estimates 
• $368.6 million The value of fireworks sales by establishments classified as NAICS 453998, all other miscellaneous store retailers (except tobacco stores) in 2012.Source: 2012 Economic Census, NAICS: 453998

https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/2018/comm/july4.html