LiveARTS: Benefit Concert - October 6

Presents Victor Romanul, Violin Lisa Romanul, Piano in a benefit concert supporting LiveARTS concert series and music in the community Performing works by Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, and Foote DON'T MISS THIS CONCERT! Sunday, October 6 3:00 p.m. An interview with violinist Victor Romanul and LiveARTS Board Member David Burnham David: You studied with Jascha Heifitz. What was it like to study with him? What was the audition like? Victor: Jascha Heifitz was my teacher in 1980-81 at his home in Beverly Hills, California. These were group lessons, held twice a week. There were 2 other students when I started, and 5 when I left. The audition consisted of him mentioning the middle of one piece after another, and I had to play from memory from the general repertoire, which was not announced in advance. David: What is it like to have Lisa as both your musical collaborator and your spouse? Victor: We have always played together, but we have begun playing together much more often now that our five children are grown. David: Tell us about performing and recording a work written by John Williams for you and Michael Zaretsky. Victor: John Williams came backstage after one of of my Duo recitals with violist Michael Zaretsky. Michael asked him to write us a violin and viola Duo. Several years later, the "Duo Concertante" arrived in the mail at Michael's house, and we subsequently performed and recorded it. Working on refining it at John's home with Michael was one of the highlights of my performing life. He remains a good friend. David: Why are you supporting LiveARTS by performing in this benefit concert? Victor: I love to perform solo. I do a lot of solo recital and concerto performing. It is exciting to bring a high level of performance to places outside of the big cities. I am very impressed by the time and effort people bring to build up these local concert series. It will be a great pleasure to perform at LiveARTS. First Universalist Society in Franklin 262 Chestnut Street Franklin, Massachusetts. Tickets $50 for adults, $40 for seniors, students by donation Tickets available at the door or on our website – liveartsma.org The building is completely 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 P.O. Box 678 Franklin, MA 02038

In the News: water plant close to coming online; Girls With Impact offers scholarships

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

There is a light at the end of the town’s summer-long water treatment plant repair tunnel that has kept the town on a full water ban since July.

Department of Public Works Director Brutus Cantoreggi said Wednesday via the department’s social media that the town has all the parts needed to get its main water treatment plant up and running.

The plant at 10 Public Works Way was shut down on July 7, along with the town’s two largest and oldest wells associated with it, as a result of a fire in one of the tanks.

“We finally have all the parts needed to fully restore the water treatment plant after the fire,” Cantoreggi reported. “Our crews are currently working to install the parts and we hope to have everything ready very soon.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190926/franklin-water-plant-repairs-nearly-done

"A nonprofit organization hopes to equip 100 teen girls from low- to moderate-income families with the skills needed to launch a business, nonprofit or community project.

Girls with Impact, a group that aims to supply next-generation leaders with a strong network for both the corporate and public sectors, announced recently that it will give 100 girls scholarships to an online academy where they can learn how to build a business or nonprofit.

The deadline to apply is Monday. Applications can be submitted online at girlswithimpact.com. Scholarships are made possible by support of Eversource Energy and Boston Scientific, according to a press release.

The live, online program is designed with Harvard University experts. It guides girls through ideation to a plausible business plan. Along the way, the girls learn about concepts such as competition, targeting customers, finances and marketing."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190926/teen-girls-sought-for-online-business-program

For more about Girls With Impact  https://girlswithimpact.com/

Girls With Impact offers scholarships

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: The Kennedys - Oct 5 with Crowes Pasture

Circle of Friends favorites The Kennedys return on October 5th

View this email in your browser THE KENNEDYS with special guests Crowes Pasture October 5 -  8 PM - $20 Circle of Friends favorites The Kennedys return on October 5th.  Even after more than ten years, over a thousand gigs and 500,000 miles of touring as a married, music-making couple, singer-guitarists Pete and Maura Kennedy still savor each instant in life and in each others company, and it shows in their music.  The Kennedys use a full palette of vocal and instrumental colors to bring their songs to glowing life. Maura's lead vocals range from comforting to yearning, from girlish to womanly, from exuberant to delicate. Multi-instrumentalist Pete provides a vibrant tapestry of chiming, jangling and twanging guitars, as well as mandolin, electric sitar, and ukulele, interwoven with Maura's sturdy acoustic rhythm guitar.  http://www.kennedysmusic.com/ The Crowes Pasture duo will open the show.  Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform original music and eye-opening covers that reflect a mutual passion, sense of discovery and celebration of life.  They were just nominated for a Boston Music Award.  https://crowespastureduo.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Oct 19        Windborne Nov 2         Freebo, Alice Howe, & Kirsten Maxwell Nov 16       Peter Mulvey Dec 7         Winterbloom Jan 4         Cheryl Wheeler Feb 8         Small Potatoes

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Bottle and can drive - Sat, Sep 28 - 8 AM to noon

Please help support the Franklin Panthers Boys Ice Hockey team at their bottle and can drive on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM in the Pirelli Veterans Arena parking lot. Just pull up and the players will unload our car for you.

Bottle and can drive - Sat, Sep 28 - 8 AM to noon

For additional updates follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/2457698257847287/

FHS golf team tops Mansfield 156-166

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019

Golf = Mansfield, 166 @ Franklin, 156 – Final
– Franklin had three golfers finish under 40 to pick up a big division win over previously unbeaten Mansfield. Brian Sandham earned match medalist honors, shooting a low round of 38 while both Jack Paterson and Quinten Faro finished at 39 for the Panthers. Nolan Norton chipped in with a 40 for Franklin. Mike O’Neil led the Hornets with a 40, Jason See finished with a 41, and Nate Morreale added a 42. 


For other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-25-19/

FHS golf team tops Mansfield 156-166

School Committee - Community coffee at the Dacey Fields - Sep 28

Members of the School Committee will be present at Dacey Field, Saturday, Sep 28 from 9 AM – 10 AM to answer questions, receive feedback and engage with the community. 

Lots of topics to discuss: school start time, homework, budget, Davis Thayer ....

What interests you?

School Committee - Community coffee at the Dacey Fields - Sep 28

For additional updates follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/494765191103719/
 

Franklin Police Assoc: 5K Foot Pursuit - Oct 26

The Franklin Police Association is once again sponsoring a 5k road race.

"A 5K Run and a free Kids Costume Run (kids 10 and under)
Registration opens at 9:30 AM at Franklin Police Department, 911 Panther Way, Franklin, MA. The 5K starts at 11:00 AM followed by the Kid's Costume Race.

Pre-registration is $20 until Sept 28, $25 thereafter, and $30 on race day. 5K runners 17 and under are $15 until Sept 28th and $20 thereafter and on race day. The Kids Costume Race is free for kids 10 and under

T-Shirts for the first 100 registered online for the 5K.
This is a fundraiser for the Franklin Police Association which in turn uses the funds to host an annual Halloween Party, No-Shave November donation, Christmas event, youth sports sponsorship, scholarships, etc."

Register online
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Franklin/FranklinPoliceAssociation5KFootPursuit

Franklin Police Assoc: 5K Foot Pursuit - Oct 26