Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Feb 8 - THU Feb 14

Friday, February 8

10:00am

 Knitting Group

3:30pm

 MindStorm Mechie Mayhem

7:00pm

 FPS: Jazz Cafe

Saturday, February 9

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:00am

 Enrollment Open House

10:00am

 Franklin Library: Children’s and Teen’s programming

2:00pm

 FSPA Presents "Bring it On The Musical"

3:00pm

 Teen Board Game Cafe

7:00pm

 FSPA Presents "Bring it On The Musical"

Sunday, February 10

7:30am

 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm

 2nd Sunday Speaker: Historical Memory

2:00pm

 FSPA Presents "Bring it On The Musical"

Monday, February 11

10:30am

 Move Along

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

3:00pm

 Monday Crafternoons

3:30pm

 Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

7:00pm

 Cultural District Partners Meeting

Tuesday, February 12

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

3:30pm

 Play S.T.E.A.M.

6:30pm

 Doggie Tales

7:00pm

 School Committee

7:30pm

 Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting

Wednesday, February 13

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

2:30pm

 Preschool Play N' Learn

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

5:30pm

 Hamilton Throwdown

6:30pm

 Teen Advisory Board

7:00pm

 Parent/Guardian Sleep Education Forum

7:00pm

 Town Council Meeting

7:30pm

 LET'S LAUGH TODAY

Thursday, February 14

 Valentine's Day

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

3:30pm

 Discovery Workshop

4:00pm

 Fandom Thursdays

5:30pm

 Single Pringles Mingle

6:00pm

 Volunteens

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Feb 8 - THU Feb 14

LiveARTS Concert - Three Centuries of Music for Cello - Feb 17

LiveARTS Concert - Three Centuries of  Music for Cello - Feb 17

Three Centuries of Music for Cello Aron Zelkowicz, cello Christina Wright-Ivanova, piano Music of Handel, Prokofiev, Cassado, Stutschewsky, and Piazzolla Sunday, February 17 3:00 PM First Universalist Society in Franklin 262 Chestnut Street Franklin, Massachusetts. Tickets $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, students 18 and under by donation Tickets available at the door or on our website – liveartsma.org The building is handicapped accessible. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Parking is free. For more information about LiveARTS, please call 774-571-7920 or visit our website. Copyright © 2019 LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts 283 Prospect Street Franklin, MA 02038

In the News: 34th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival; "Bring it on the Musical"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

34th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival 

"A Massachusetts bluegrass legend will be honored when a long-running musical festival returns to the city over President’s Day Weekend. 

The 34th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival will be back at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel next Friday until Feb. 17, featuring acts such as the Gibson Brothers, Seldom Scene, and Sister Sadie, as well as regional bands. There will also be opportunities for classes, lessons, and the Kids Academy where kids can learn about creating their own music. 

“Some people call it folk music on overdrive,” said Gerry Katz, of the Boston Bluegrass Union, on the genre. 

The festival’s namesake, the late Joe Val who was born in Everett, was recently inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Fame. Joe Val, a pioneering bluegrass musician, is credited with spreading the popularity of bluegrass in the Northeast. Throughout his career, he worked with big names in bluegrass, such as the Lilly Brothers, Joan Baez, the Charles River Valley Boys, and Bill Keith."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190207/bluegrass-festival-back-in-framingham

For more info about the Festival, schedule, tickets, etc.
https://www.bbu.org/events/joe-val-festival/schedule/

For more info about the Festival, schedule, tickets, etc.

“Bring it On The Musical”

1 The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Musical Theater Department will present “Bring it On The Musical” with an all-student cast this weekend at The Black Box in downtown Franklin. 

2 FSPA student productions are directed, choreographed and music directed by FSPA’s faculty, but “Bring It On the Musical” also required some outside coaching for the cheerleading stunts central to the musical’s plot. FSPA brought in alumna Brooke Collins to work with the students and turn a group of musical theater students into convincing cheerleaders.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190206/bring-it-on-musical-to-be-staged-in-franklin/1

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 13

You can bring more laughter into your life in 2019 by attending Let's Laugh Today on Wednesday, February 13 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

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 has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. 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! There is a $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. 

Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. 

See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 13

   
 

St. Mary Women's Faith Formation - Feb 16

Welcome women The St Mary Women's Faith Formation group invites all the women of St. Mary's and surrounding parishes to join us on a faith-filled journey as we seek to deepen our understanding and live our Catholic faith more fully.   As women, we often struggle to balance family responsibilities, work commitments and social obligations.  Where does our Catholic faith fit into the mix?  Has it somehow been set aside for future attention?  Have we gotten so busy that we've forgotten the grace and joy that come from living our faith as Catholic women today? On the third Saturday of each month we will meet from 9:00-10:00 am at newly renovated church HALL where we will join in lite refreshment, view selected segments of Bishop Robert Barron's Catholicism series, discuss our reflections, concerns and questions raised from the segment, and strengthen our common bond as women of faith.   Next Meeting is February 16 Please join us and give yourself the gift of taking a step back once a month from the busyness of your life to reconnect with the grace, joy and peace that is there waiting for you in the heart of your Catholic faith.

Deacon Guy St.Sauveur | 1 Church Square, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org in collaboration with Try it free today