Month: March 2013

First Annual Elks Care, Elks Share 5K Run and Walk

The Franklin Elks will be hosting a 5K road race and walk on Saturday, May 11. The road race will raise funds for two worthy causes: the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warrior Project. Franklin Elks The registration form is shown here: You can visit the Franklin Elks 5K website for more information and… Read more »



The art of asking

Don’t make people pay for music, says Amanda Palmer: Let them. In a passionate talk that begins in her days as a street performer (drop a dollar in the hat for the Eight-Foot Bride!), she examines the new relationship between artist and fan. “For most of human history, musicians, artists, they’ve been part of the… Read more »



Do you believe in healthy eating?

If you believe that eating healthy is a right not a privilege, then Healthy Futures Franklin is a cause to seriously consider: Join us for this meeting, Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Franklin Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located in the Rockland Trust parking lot in Downtown Franklin. The lights… Read more »



The power of play!

If you believe in the power of play, then Healthy Futures Franklin is a cause to seriously consider: Join us for this meeting, Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Franklin Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located in the Rockland Trust parking lot in Downtown Franklin. The lights will be on. We’ll… Read more »



Join Healthy Futures Franklin

Join Healthy Futures Franklin to create sustainable change in our community. We believe that it takes a village (or community) to energize, inspire, and spark change. We are looking for sparkplugs (volunteers to serve on subcommittees) in Franklin who also believe that: Play is powerful – Access to parks, outdoor recreation, and sidewalks is a… Read more »