Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere Earth Day spreads to the weekend and more

Wednesday, April 19

11:00am - Franklin Q&A (hybrid event) (Franklin Senior Center) 

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - "Where's the Toast?" memory café (Franklin Senior Center)

Noteable Blend

7:00pm - Creating a Compelling College Application (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - Spring Sing Fling - Free Concert from Noteable Blend  (Franklin Public Library)

Thursday, April 20

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)

10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)

10:30am - Rockabye Beats Concert  (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Artisan Fair (Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen)

Library book & bag sale

Friday, April 21

8:00am - Networking breakfast - Downtown Partnership (Dean College)

1:00pm - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Mobile Mini Golf  (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm - David Penza (67 Degrees Brewery)

Saturday, April 22

9:00am - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

Earth Day Clean up (Beaver Pond)

9:00am - Earth Day Clean up (Beaver Pond)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - Music at the Blissful Concert  (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am - Silent Saturday (free silent movie showing)

1:00pm - Bag Sale ($5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm - Elastic Five (Live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - Rotary Comedy Night  (fundraiser, ticketed event)  (Franklin Elks)

7:30pm - Confounded Bridge (live music) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, April 23

Earth Day - DelCarte

9:00am - Earth Day Celebration (DelCarte Open Space)

12:00pm - The Kenny Hadley Big Band Brunch (live music) (THE BLACK BOX)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Open Space and Recreation Plan - Senior Center Workshop - Weds, April 19 at 10:30 AM

Open Space and Recreation Plan - Senior Center Workshop

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Senior Center Library

Open Space and Recreation Plan - Senior Center Workshop - Weds, April 19 at 10:30 AM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/open-space-and-recreation-plan-senior-center-workshop

FHS girls and boys lacrosse teams posts wins on Tuesday in non-league competition

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 vs. Medfield, 2 – Final 

– Franklin jumped out to a four goal lead at the end of the first quarter, extended the advantage to seven by halftime, and never looked back in a runaway victory over Medfield. Jake Davis and Tyler Sachetti each had four goals and two assists to lead Franklin’s potent offensive attack while Jayden Consigli added three goals and one assist, and Eddie O’Brien scored twice and had one helper. Matt Corvi (six saves) and Mike Galvin (four saves) both played well in net while Jacob Alexander (one goal) won 14-of-17 faceoffs.

Post game recap by Ryan Martin -> https://twitter.com/RyanMartinPxP/status/1648475072053772293

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 15 vs. Bishop Feehan, 2 – Final 

– Franklin built a six-goal lead in a blink of an eye and never looked back in a rout of Bishop Feehan. Katie Peterson shined on attack for the hosts, potting a team-high six goals along with a pair of assists and seven draw controls. Jamie Tanner (two assists) and Emily Carney (assist) each had a pair of goals, Norah MacCallum had another strong defensive game with a pair of caused turnovers, and Ella Mahoney made four saves in the win.

Post game recap by Ryan Martin -> https://twitter.com/RyanMartinPxP/status/1648422131657752577

Softball = Franklin, 4 vs. Walpole, 14 – Final

For other results around the league

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-18-23/

FHS Panthers

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, April 20

Please join us for the next meeting of the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Thursday, April 20, 7:00-9:00 pm. 

This will be a HYBRID meeting: you can attend in person, or join on Zoom.  

Those of us who met in Franklin two weeks ago enjoyed the chance to come together. We hope others will do the same. 

• Location of the in-person meeting: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

• OPTION:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09

Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, April 20

As always, we will discuss 350 Mass' campaigns for 2023-24, and review local and statewide developments and opportunities in climate and energy advocacy. 

Here are a few additional items for your attention:

• 350 Mass Campaigns:  We are now focusing on two priority campaigns: Make Polluters Pay and Emissions Free Buildings. Learn more here.
• To organize the work for these campaigns, there will be an important Campaign Planning Workshop this coming Sunday, April 23, 5:00-7:00 pm on Zoom. Information and registration here.
• Read about other upcoming events in the 350 Mass Event Calendar, and in the Climate Weekly email (sign up for it here). 
• The Boston Globe has announced its schedule of virtual events for Sustainability Week, April 24-28. Information here.
• Earthday.Org has a series of new and archived videos and meetings showing this week. Information here.  

Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22. We can all think about actions we can take to serve the planet and all living creatures in these perilous times.

Please try to join us on Thursday. If you have questions or items for the agenda, you can contact the Node coordinators, carolyncbarthel@gmail.com and/or

ralph.halpern@comcast.net. We will send a reminder on Thursday.

Make a note: Our May meetings will be the first and third Thursdays, May 4 and 18.

Thanks. 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

Middle school graphic artist panel scheduled for May 13

"We are SO EXCITED to be partnering with the Franklin Public Middle Schools for our first ever Graphic Novelist Panel on Saturday, May 13 at 12:00 PM !!!!!

Join us as we welcome Scott Magoon, Matt Tavares, and Maris Wicks for a fun panel discussion, drawing, book signings and more!!

Check out their books today!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CrD-rfjuaqN/  and Twitter -> https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1646562125102317575

Middle school graphic artist panel scheduled for May 13

"Where's The Toast" Memory Café Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 1 PM (Franklin Senior Center)

Hello All,

We hope that you will join us tomorrow, Wednesday April 19th at 1pm for our monthly "Where's the Toast" Memory café at the Franklin Senior center. Mike Dardis will be entertaining us!   

"Where's The Toast" Memory Café Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 1 PM

Please see the attached flyer and share with anyone who may be interested in attending. 

The event is free but please let us know you are attending.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Ariel

--

Ariel Doggett

508-520-4945

Supportive Programming Coordinator

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Download the flyer to share with others -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K54O4-4xwkxIbyFcgNypS1231fONa9Ys/view?usp=share_link

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues monthly - next May 7 at 7 PM

Join us on the first Sunday of each month to learn and plan advocacy toward slowing Climate Change to save our planet, and for Climate Justice (mitigating the effects of Climate Change on poor and BIPOC communities) in Franklin and beyond. 

All young people and adult advisors are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation. 

Join us Sunday, May 7  at 7 PM at St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues monthly

Earth Day at DelCarte on Sunday, April 23 from 9 AM to 1PM

Earth Day at DelCarte on Sunday, April 23 from 9 AM to 1 PM

Earth Day at DelCarte on Sunday, April 23 from 9 AM to 1PM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/earth-day-delcarte-sunday-april-23-9am-1pm

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features my recent conversation with Ted McIntyre who helps me with "Making Sense of Climate"  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/starting-with-poetic-inspiration.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer point.

• Listeners of the show know Kim loves bubbly!  In this episode the "bubbly queen" talks about her trip to Champagne France   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/wonderful-world-of-wine-episode-235-kim.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features the recent Town Council Quarterbacking session condensing the Council meeting of April 12, 2023 to under 35 minutes https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/this-town-council-quarterbacking.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am     It Takes A Village: Dementia

8:30 am     Jake Auchincloss Town Hall

10:00 am The Black Box: Newsies

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00 pm     Eat Around the World: Greek

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

6:30 pm     FPAC Holiday Special: 'Tis The Season!

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Windborne

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am     FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

8:30 am     All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Westwood 04-14-23

2:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Hopkinton 05-20-22

5:30 pm     FHS Track and Field: v Attleboro 04-04-23

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Mansfield 05-18-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 04-12-23

12:30 pm OSRP 04-06-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 04-12-23

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin Q&A Wednesday; Town Officials Coffee Hour Thursday

Two opportunities to get your Franklin questions answered this week.

#1

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director, for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have

When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form or check with the Senior Center front desk:      https://forms.gle/FHEWSu3XjYXwhLjZ8 

Download this flyer as a reminder -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pA3PC7mfzdvn0gJ1pU2JEylr518IGwIm/view?usp=share_link

#2 

Please join our Town Administrator, State Rep, and Town Council Member for coffee and open office hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

When: Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 8:30 AM

Where: Franklin Senior Center (cafeteria)

 

Franklin Q&A Wednesday; Town Officials Coffee Hour Thursday

Vacation? Spend time at the Library with 1 or more of their programs this week!

• Tuesday April 18 @10:30AM

Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family laughing along!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/toe-jam-puppet-band-tuesday-april-18-1030am

• Tuesday, April 18, 2:00 PM

Angora Rabbits: Fluffy Bunny to Luxury Yarn

All ages welcome and please be extra mindful with young children!

Coming down from Winterberry Homestead meet some of the fluffiest bunnies around! Brush an angora rabbit and slip them a carrot while you’re at it! Spin angora fiber on drop spindles made from recycled materials then take home spindles and fiber to keep on spinning!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/angora-rabbits-fluffy-bunny-luxury-yarn-tuesday-april%C2%A018-200-pm

• Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 PM

Free Concert from Noteable Blend

Swing on down to the Library to put that April spring in your step! Enjoy 4-part a cappella renditions of show tunes including some ballads, up tunes, and songs from various movies and musicals!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/spring-sing-fling-free-concert-noteable-blend-wednesday-april%C2%A019th

• Wednesday April 19 @7:00PM (virtual)

Creating a Compelling College Application

A virtual seminar for all high school juniors and their parents. Join Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, from Stand Out For College, LLC. as they help you understand how to use the summer productively and what students should focus on to create a compelling college application. For the zoom link, email Bree at bcomeau@minlib.net.

• Thursday April 20 @10:30AM

Rockabye Beats Concert

Hands on learning through music, dancing, Spanish, and fun! No matter your age, this original music program is enjoyable for the whole family!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/rockabye-beats-concert-thursday-april-20-1030am

• Friday April 21, 1:00-4:00PM

Bring your friends and family and we'll provide the rest! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that's fun for all ages*!! *Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/mobile-mini-golf-friday-april-21-100-400pm

• Saturday April 22 @ 10:30AM

Music at the Blissful Concert

Join us for a fun, high energy music program for children and their grownups! Musician Evan Haller brings the energy to get the whole crowd up and dancing!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/music-blissful-concert-saturday-april-22-1030am

In case of updates, check the Library page => https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library

Vacation? Spend time at the Library with 1 or more of their programs this week!

Dean College Commencement Ceremony scheduled for May 6, 2023 at 11 AM

Dean College has scheduled the 157th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM in front of Dean Hall, along Awpie Way. 

Review the information here to learn more about the ceremony -> 

https://www.dean.edu/alumni/commencement/

Dean College Commencement Ceremony Details May 6, 2023

Boston Globe: "In Franklin, community and culture matter, and the result is sustained success for the girls’ lacrosse program"

"The day of a rivalry matchup at Franklin High, a hum of electricity flows through town. Youth players scribble on poster boards with crayons, writing messages to their favorite varsity lacrosse players. Parents dig through drawers of endless blue T-shirts, hoodies, and jackets searching for one fit for the occasion.

Franklin girls’ lacrosse players tie bows in their hair as fans — mostly residents of the 26-square-mile town — begin to fill the stands at Pisini Stadium.

“It’s just a really supportive town all around,” Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said. “Being in a sports town makes it even more fun.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)   https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/04/17/sports/franklin-community-culture-matter-result-is-sustained-success-girls-lacrosse-program/

 

“I have high expectations, and the girls know that. That culture year in and year out is what keeps us going,” said Kristin Igoe Guarino, Franklin girls' lacrosse coach. MARK STOCKWELL FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 78 - The Trump Indictment Part 2 (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent trial around Trump's Indictment; going over the details that have happened so far, what we know about the case, how the state of New York is handling it and more.

Audio file -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/more-perfect-union-78-the-trump-indictment-part-two

wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)

More Perfect Union - WFPR

Discussing American Politics and Current Events

Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Artisan Fair at Birchwood Bakery Thursday, Apr 20 from 4 to 7 PM

"Thursday, April 20 from 4-7 PM

Join us at Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen in Franklin for an Artisan Fair featuring Temple Etz Chaim artists!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CrITiwCNWmK/

Artesian Fair at Birchwood Bakery Thursday, Apr 20 from 4 to 7 PM