Calendar

April 1

Congressman Jake Auchincloss Franklin Town Hall, 9:30 a.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin

Using our Voices for Positive Change: A Celebration of Empowered Female Musicians!

8 p.m., Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin First Universalist Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, doors open 7:30 p.m., free. 

The Franklin School of Performing Arts presents Spectrum, performed by the FSPA Ballet Conservatory, 7:30 p.m. and April 2 at 2 p.m. Under the direction of Cheryl Madeux, the students represent Gerald Arpino’s Viva Vivaldi, Western Revelries, Class Concert, and Contemporary works. 

April 2

The Franklin School of Performing Arts presents Spectrum, performed by the FSPA Ballet Conservatory, 2 p.m. Under the direction of Cheryl Madeux, the students represent Gerald Arpino’s Viva Vivaldi, Western Revelries, Class Concert, and Contemporary works. 

April 4

Gardening with Drought Tolerant Plants, sponsored by The Franklin Garden Club, 7 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin. Program presented by noted horticulturist Warren P. Leach, co-owner of Tranquil Lake Nursery, Inc.  in Rehoboth, Mass.

April 8

Share the Stage, 12-2:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, presented by UpFront Guitars.  We welcome single or small group (up to 3) players including teachers, students, and friends. Sign up for a 10-min playing time by visiting www.upfrontguitars.com/events.

Amy Fairchild, a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, 8 p.m., Niagara Coffee Haus, 8 Exchange St., Millis, Opening folk-rock quartet, Hobo Coat. Tickets at Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/585938516877 , sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank.

April 13

Bellingham Career Fair on April 13th, 8:30-11:30am., Bellingham High School

April 15

Bellingham Earth Day Cleanup, 9 a.m. at Town Hall, For more information or to volunteer please call the Board of Health at (508) 966-5820 or send an email to [email protected]. 

First Annual Ladybug Trail Walk, hosted by Franklin Downtown Partnership, stop by the Franklin Historical Museum or Escape into Fiction for a free trail map and ladybug surprise. The Museum is open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Escape Into Fiction is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m.

High and Dizzy (1920), 11 a.m., Silent comedy free showing, Franklin Historical Museum (free to public and open 10 a.m.-1 p.m.), 80 West Central St., Franklin

April 19

Spring Sing Fling! Free Concert from Noteable Blend, 7 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

April 22

Speedy (1928), 11 a.m., Silent comedy free showing, Franklin Historical Museum (free to public and open 10 a.m.-1 p.m.), 80 West Central St., Franklin

April 29

Bellingham Business Expo, 9 a.m. – Noon, Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, meet local businessees, learn about products and services, giveaways, food, music, prizes

StoryWalk® Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the Bellingham Town Common, 1 p.m. Bellingham author and illustrator Renee Kurilla, will be present, and her story, One Springy, Singy Day, will be on display through the month of May.

Blackstone Valley Amateur Ham Radio Demonstration, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham

Electronics Recycling Day, The First Congregational Church of Milford, 4 Congress St., Milford, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

April 30

Eid Celebration! 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin