Friday, December 7, 2018

In the News: PEDC presents The Nutcracker; advances in cancer seen

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"With the explosive growth of the arts in the Franklin community, Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center is preparing to present "The Nutcracker" with three performances this weekend. 
Performances are on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 12:30 p.m. at Bellingham High School, 60 Blackstone St., Bellingham. 
PEDC has cast six girls as Clara, for the first time having three younger dancers portray young Clara and three older dancers portray mature Clara. Each set of dancers will perform for one show. 
Dancing the lead roles in the production are Samantha Robillard, Kaitlyn Auerbach and Andrea Gray as the Snow Queen; Bridgette Ginley, Elizabeth Rodriques and Emily Conroy as the Dew Drop Fairy and Isabella Lambros, Kaitlin Broyles and Alanna Huling as the Sugar Plum Fairy."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20181206/franklins-pedc-to-present-the-nutcracker


"The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine say they expect substantial advances toward treating cancer in the next several decades, although it is unlikely the disease could be eradicated. 
James Allison of the United States and Tasuku Honjo of Japan made the assessments at a Thursday news conference ahead of receiving the 9 million-kronor ($999,000) prize. 
They were named winners of the prize in October for their work in immunotherapy — activating the body’s natural defense system to fight tumors. 
“Soon we’ll get close with some cancers,” Allison said, citing progress against some forms including melanoma. But, he said, “the world will never be cancer-free.”
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https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20181206/nobel-laureates-despite-progress-cancer-wont-be-wiped-out/1

“The part that would help the most is the commute home”

From the Boston Globe, an article of interest to commuters on the Franklin Line:

"How often should trains run? How much should a ride cost? And who’s going to operate the trains, anyway? 
As state transportation officials chart the future of the region’s commuter rail system, four years before a new contract is awarded, they are asking a range of far-reaching and fundamental questions about the network’s mission. 
The 400-mile rail system, linking Boston to places as far-flung as Lowell, Worcester, Plymouth, and Providence, has for generations hauled suburbanites to work in the morning and home at night, with only occasional service outside rush hour. But activists believe it could support far more robust service, bringing something like the subway to dozens of cities and towns in Greater Boston — and taking thousands of cars off the highway."

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https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/12/05/mass-officials-have-big-ideas-and-big-decisions-for-mbta-commuter-rail/TmUqwBagkkg4FgarYa8gQO/story.html?

rolling out of South Station on the Franklin Line
rolling out of South Station on the Franklin Line

Encore's Music For Young Children - Open House Saturday, Dec 8

We invite you to visit Encore to sample an MYC class and enjoy a question and answer session with our faculty!
  • Saturday, December 8 at 12:30 PM
Where: 352 Village Street, Millis MA

For more info view/download the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczaXAtVVJfa1ZJMW1WcmFzNS1RaHBZa1ZpWS1z/view?usp=sharing

Or visit Encore on the web http://www.encoremusicacademy.net/




Encore's Music For Young Children - Open House Dec 8
Encore's Music For Young Children - Open House Dec 8



Thursday, December 6, 2018

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Thursday, Dec 6

The event listing for Today's Holiday Happenings coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

Thursday, Dec 6
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM:
Intermission, 36 (Rear) Main Street
- Serving holiday beverages & muffins

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM:
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)
 - Open House

3:30 PM to 7:00 PM:
The Spotlight Shop
- Spotlight Shop Trunk Show

4:00 PM to 4:45 PM:
Dean College
- Carols & Tree Lighting

4:00 PM to 9:00 PM:
The Rome
- Delicious Cheese Pizza for $5.00, Dine in only

5:00 PM:
Dean Bank
- Mount Saint Charles Academy Excelsior Bell Choir

 6:30 PM:
Franklin Public Library
- The Renaissance Brass Quintet



Thursday through Sunday's events can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Ndcl9U6s9jFPH-NKNNn0LYDUdLA1Ivv/view?usp=sharing

The full month of events coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership
https://drive.google.com/file/d/137vx-sBkoRV-nAzqhVzYK5TYpuUJGUAI/view

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Thursday, Dec 6
Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Thursday, Dec 6

Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019

Calling it a “great holiday gift for the family”, Lifelong Community Learning has announced a March 2 ski trip to Bretton Woods, NH. Participants will enjoy a day on the slopes without thinking about the driving. 

Transportation will be provided by a chartered motor coach departing Franklin High School parking lot at 5:30 AM and will depart Bretton Woods at 4:30 PM to return home. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, and to register, go online www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Community Learning-Special Events. You can also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480.

ABOUT US: Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.


NOTE: If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Brenda Reed at 508-613-1483 or email at reedb@franklinps.net.

Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019
Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019

"The teamwork and dedication is unbelievable for these young boys"

From a proud Franklin mother:
"My son Jack Murphy, grade 6 Horace Mann Middle School, is playing for the MASS ELITE FOOTBALL TEAM 6th Grade team. This past weekend all three teams 6, 7, and 8th grade won the Northeast Region and are heading to Naples, Florida on Dec 15 to play against teams from each region across the country for the National Title. Jack will be representing Franklin. 
He currently plays for our youth program here in town and has since he was 7. MASS ELITE had tryouts in November and for the 6th grade level they had close to 100 kids tryout out and only 32 made it. 
The kids that make up the MASS ELITE team are the best of the best in our state and are not just athletes but great students as well. Their practice schedule is weekly on school nights and these kids still manage to maintain their grades. 
I thought with all the negative that surrounds tackle football and the fact that our numbers are dwindling fast here in Franklin, maybe a article to show all the positives that come out of football as well. 
Many of these boys that play for MASS ELITE go off to D1 schools with full scholarships, these boys are from all over and none of them knew one another, but yet have meshed, bonded, and played as a team from the start. The teamwork and dedication is unbelievable for these young boys."



The 7th grade photo was tagged as such, the 8th graders are the older youth, so by process of elimination, this should be the 6th grade team

"The teamwork and dedication is unbelievable for these young boys"
"The teamwork and dedication is unbelievable for these young boys"

Music of the Promise - Dec 15 - 5:30 PM

Join us for an evening of songs, carols, and worship for Advent. 

This FREE EVENT features musical selections from Andrew Peterson's "Behold The Lamb of God," as well as other songs and carols to prepare us for the Incarnation!

Come early at 5:30 PM for a Dessert Reception. The Program begins at 6:30 PM. An Offering will be taken to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Franklin. All are welcome!



Hosted by:
Anglican Church of the Redeemer, Franklin MA
31 Hayward St, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Music of the Promise - Dec 15 - 5:30 PM
Music of the Promise - Dec 15 - 5:30 PM

Follow the Facebook event  https://www.facebook.com/events/1051863218318419/