THE BLACK BOX schedule for December

Saturday, December 2: 

Viva Las Elvis: A Vegas Christmas

Tribute Concert

Viva Las Elvis: A Vegas Christmas

Saturday, December 9: 

The Rescignos: Franklincense

Take a walk in a twin-ter wonderland! For over a decade the Rescigno brothers have performed a brand new holiday comedy show in NYC, and this year they are bringing another new holiday show to Franklin!

The Rescignos: Franklincense

Get your tickets online at -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/

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Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023

The Downtown Partnership Holiday Stroll also occurs during the open hours for the businesses participating Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Friday, November 24

9:00am Fill the Cruiser at BJs

9:00am Fill the Cruiser at Marshall’s  

6:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Saturday, November 25

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Mrs. Claus visits & reads (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Post Thanksgiving Rail Trail Walk (Grove St entrance)

12:30pm Fill the Cruiser at the Raillery Pub

4:00pm Piano Steve (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Sunday, November 26

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

4:00pm Santa Arrives at the Town Common 

Tuesday, November 28

2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)

Wednesday, November 29

1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) (recording session at FranklinTV Studio)

Thursday, November 30

6:00pm Charlie Rock (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm New Thespian Showcase (ticketed event) Dean College)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

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

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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's Event Outlook: Nov 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023

Ellis Paul, December 2, 8:00 PM at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Ellis Paul, December 2, 8:00 PM View this email in your browser Ellis Paul w/ Radoslav Lorković and special guest Grace Morrison December 2, at 8:00 PM $25   Award winning performer Ellis Paul returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin on Saturday, December 2nd accompanied by Radoslav Lorković on keys. He doesn't just write songs; he's a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless. His new album "55" touches on the necessity of gratitude in a difficult era of the pandemic and divided political stances.  https://www.ellispaul.com/ Special guest Grace Morrison will open the show. Born and raised on the shores of Cape Cod, Grace's unique brand of "saltwater country" has established her as a confident, refreshing voice in country-pop. With performances at Nashville's Bluebird Café and co-writes with multi-Grammy winner Lori McKenna under her belt, Grace made a name for herself in 2022 at songwriter festivals from Massachusetts to Montana. https://www.gracemorrison.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. Tickets for this show are $25. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit https://circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information   Upcoming Shows Joe Jenks, The Nields, Matt Nakoa, Garnet Rogers, and Susan Werner!

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

Everyone wins setting a record turnout at the Franklin Turkey Trot 2023

Over 800 folks pre-registered to participate in the walk, run, stroll annual Franklin Turkey Trot fund raiser for the Franklin Food Pantry. With walk in registrations, it was reported to be a record turnout. Final numbers and fund raising totals will be available later. 

Franklin Turkey Trot 2023

In the meantime, almost 800 finished the Turkey Trot Thursday morning in cool but delightful weather to get some exercise in before the turkey dinner later. The event started and finished at the Church of Later Days Saints on Jordan Road. 

Lots of families and friends gathered for this event. Lots of smiles were around as folks reconnected while chatting and walking the course. Yes, there was also a number of speedy runners, current and past FHS runner names can be recognized in the finish listing. 

There should be consideration of a "pushing the carriage or stroller" category given the presence of as many as there were. It truly was a family oriented event.

Updated via a Facebook post by the Franklin Food Pantry:

"Wow! We are giving thanks for our amazing community who participated in this year's Turkey Trot and raised more than $48,000 for the Franklin Food Pantry!  

More than 1,000 people registered for the race and 60 organizations and individuals sponsored the event.  

So many volunteers made this run possible, but special thanks to Erin Campbell of LDS Franklin and Jen Johnson of The Pantry.  

Happy Thanksgiving!"

If you had not yet listened to my conversation with Erin Campbell, Franklin Turkey Trot organizer and with Jen Johnson, Franklin Food Pantry Major Gift Coordinator, you can do so by following this link ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/have-you-registered-for-turkey-trot.html

The Franklin Turkey Trot results -> https://www.secondwindtiming.com/result-page/?id=268767#1_7AAEAD

what the start looked like from the back of the pack

FREE Stop the Bleed Training - Dec 13, from 3 to 4 PM

The Town Of Franklin Health Department and Fire Department Present Stop The Bleed® Training

The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to Stop The Bleed®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques.

Take the Stop The Bleed® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.

Sign up online -> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-46154567-stop#/

Download the flyer as a reminder and/or to share ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/stop_the_bleed_dec_2023.pdf

FREE Stop the Bleed Training - Dec 13, from 3 to 4 PM

Holiday Stroll: Downtown Franklin, Fri, Sat, & Sun

Buy Local

Keep It Local Support Franklin Businesses Holiday Stroll Nov. 24 - 26 Franklin Historical Museum Bring the kids and enjoy the fun! Mrs. Claus will make her annual appearance at the Franklin Historical Museum Thanksgiving weekend.  Join us Sat, Nov. 25 from 10 AM to noon. Mrs. Claus will be reading The Night Before Christmas to enchanted children and of course will be available for a special holiday photo. Each child will also receive a holiday sticker craft.

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Additional vendors sought for Parmenter Holiday Shop scheduled for Dec 14

"Parmenter Elementary School is in need of vendors for their Holiday Shop! This year it is open to friends and family of Parmenter.  

There will be many young children, parents, grandparents and more! Please sign up for a table and share your artistic side!"

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Parmenter Holiday Shop looking for additional vendors

Holiday market at 67 Degrees scheduled for Dec 3

"Join us Sunday 3 December for a Holiday Market starting at 12 PM. 

Shop Local vendors and find something special for your loved ones!"

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Holiday market at 67 Degrees scheduled for Dec 3

Free COVID test kits are back: Here’s how to get yours

Free COVID test kits are back: Here's how to get yours By Colleen Tressler, FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education Starting November 20, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/11/free-covid-test-kits-are-back-heres-how-get-yours

Free COVID test kits are back: Here’s how to get yours

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Nov 24, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel         (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

9:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Raye Lynn Mercer

11:00 am Senior Connection: Sunshine Club

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Franklin Harvest Festival 2023

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

5:00 pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2023

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

8:30 am Mental Health: Ryan Pellecchia

10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Walpole 11-15-23

12:30 pm ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

1:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

3:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Needham 11-11-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-09-23

11:00 am  Economic Development: 11-02-23

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-09-23

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

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#LOVEfranklin // Emergency Shelter Humanitarian Aid UPDATE (as of 11/22/23)

The population at the Emergency Shelter in Franklin is stable. Here's the quick update regarding volunteer opportunities and donations.

The After-School Program has been on a two-week hiatus due to parent teacher conferences and school vacation. It is scheduled to resume next week. If you'd like to volunteer for this program, you must first be screened and trained. Please reach out to Rev. Kathy McAdams at rector@stjohnsfranklinma.org for more information.

Donation sorting and packing for distribution continues at the Franklin United Methodist Church. We have provided clothes and supplemental hygiene products to just over 100 people. We are going to do a major push next week to get donations out. The (ambitious) goal is to distribute to another 100 people next week! We have five packing days scheduled. All volunteers are asked to register. Due to the abundance of donations and the limited space in the rooms where items are being stored, we are limiting the number of volunteers per session to six people. You can signup to help by going to franklininterfaith.org/donation-sorting/. If you have any questions about the donation sorting/packing or would like to signup a group at a special time, please contact Pastor Jacob Juncker at jacob@franklinumc.org.

Below is the updated flyer. Our donation needs are shifting a bit. We are looking for donations of suitcases and large duffle bags. We are packing items in them (when we have them) for distribution to the hotel. Families keep the bags. We are also asking for new (in the package) socks and underwear (all sizes). Please note: we are not taking massive lots of clothes, furniture, or toys at this time.

#LOVEfranklin // Emergency Shelter Humanitarian Aid UPDATE (as of 11/22/23)

Thank you! What we are accomplishing together is impressive. Your generosity is inspiring. You are making a huge impact in the lives of the 90+ families placed in the Emergency Shelter. I really cannot say it enough: thank you for your continued support.

Download a (.pdf) of the flyer here and distribute as you see fit.

You can also find this update online -> https://franklininterfaith.org/lovefranklin-emergency-shelter-humanitarian-aid-update-5/#

Franklin Fire shares reminder on safe cooking - "Stand by your Pan!"

Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2023:

"Practice safe cooking this Thanksgiving and #standbyyourpan" https://t.co/jMcHIlCnUI

Shared from: https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1727354747211125207

Franklin Fire shares reminder on safe cooking - "Stay by your Pan!"

Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/24 - 11/26/23

Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/20-11/25/23

 Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/24 - 11/26/23

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-trashrecycling-schedule-1120-112523

Franklin Municipal Building Holiday Hours - November 23 & 24

The Franklin Municipal Building will close at 1pm on Wednesday, 11/22/23 and will be closed on Thursday, 11/23/23 & Friday 11/24/23.  We will reopen on Monday, 11/27/23.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-municipal-building-holiday-hours-november-22-23-24

Franklin Municipal Building Holiday Hours - November 23 & 24