Calendar of Events
September 2
Book Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
September 3
Massachusetts State Primary, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Bellingham High School Gymnasium
September 4
FPAC auditions for singers, guitarists, bassists, pianists, and drummers ages 10-16 to play the students of Horace Green in School of Rock, 4:30 p.m., 15 W. Central St., Franklin, prepare a brief cut of a song in the style of the show, questions to [email protected].
September 6
Concert on the Common: Too Human, 6 p.m., Bellingham Town Common, sponsored by Bellingham Public Library, supported in part by Bellingham Cultural Council,
No Book Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Love Your Shelf, 9 N. Main St., Unit 1, Bellingham, visit https://loveyourshelfusedbooks.square.site/events to sign up. Discuss what you’re reading.
September 7
Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, Register at redcrossblood.org
Cinema 80 Silent Film: Modern Times (comedy) – created by and starring Charlie Chaplin, 6 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, free
Electronics Recycling Day, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., First Congregational Church of Milford, 4 Congress St., Milford, Recycling fees $5 to $45 per item, portion of proceeds benefits church
Karaoke Night, 8-11 p.m., The Raillery, 280 Franklin Drive, Franklin
September 8
6th Annual Franklin Odd Fellows Cornhole Tournament, 1 p.m., Bellingham Sportsman Club, 360 Lake St., Bellingham, to benefit Mass. Arthritis Foundation, Register and prepay at https://franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole2024/
September 10
Yankee Quilters Guild first meeting of season, 7 p.m., Emma’s Quilt Cupboard, Horace Mann Plaza, Franklin, newcomers welcome to join in getting quilts to Dana Farber
Writing Group for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, positive feedback, 9 min. time limit to read what you’re working on, contact [email protected].
Virtual Author Talk by Bellingham Public Library, register at https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma,
2 p.m., Capturing the Human Drama Through History with Garrett Graff
September 12
Ladies of St. Anne meeting, 6:30 p.m., St. Blaise Chapel and Parish Hall
Cruise Night, Craftroots, 4 Industrial Rd., Milford, www.craftrootsbrewing.com
September 13
Magic of Three Meet the Artists Reception, 6 p.m., Lotvin Family Gallery, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, www.hopartscenter.org
September 14
Bellingham Senior Center Yard Sale, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham
Franklin Rotary Car Show, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., New England Chapel, 300 Central St., Franklin, to sign up or sponsor, contact Gary Convertino at [email protected]
or John Power at [email protected]. Free to spectators.
Cinema 80 Silent Film: Shorts by the tremendously innovative film maker D.W. Griffith, 6 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, free
Embrace Boston’s inaugural Embrace Massó “¡Con Salsa!” International Music Festival (EMCS), 1-7 p.m., Boston Common, headlined by Salsa & Latin Jazz Legend Eddie Palmieri and his Salsa Orchestra. Admission free, registration encouraged.
Karaoke Night, 8-11 p.m., The Raillery, 280 Franklin Drive, Franklin
September 16
Upcycled Wind Chime Craft Class for Adults, 6 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, visit www.bellinghamlibrary.org to register, which is required.
September 17
Charles River Chorale Open Rehearsal, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis, more info. at www.charlesriverchorale.com
September 18
Virtual Author Talk by Bellingham Public Library, register at https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma,
2 p.m., Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World with Nate Klemp, PhD
September 21
St. Blaise Vendor Fair & Grandma’s Attic, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., St. Blaise Parish, 1158 South Main Street, Bellingham, free, over 25 vendors, to rent space or for additional info., email [email protected].
Virtual Author Talk by Bellingham Public Library, register at https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma,
7 p.m., A Deep Dive in Character Development with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty
Cinema 80 Silent Film: Orochi – a 1925 Japanese film that tells the story of a troubled samurai, 6 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, free
Karaoke Night, 8-11 p.m., The Raillery, 280 Franklin Drive, Franklin
SAFE After Dark Sober Coffeehouse Series: 31 Hayward Street, Suite 2C, in Franklin, open mic 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. followed by The Elastic 5, 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., if interested in performing, email [email protected]
September 24
Milford Family and Community Network CFCE Playgroup info. session and sign-up for October session. 12:30-2 p.m., North Community Building, 2 Maple St., Bellingham
Charles River Chorale Open Rehearsal, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis, more info. at www.charlesriverchorale.com
September 26
4 Precious Paws Rescue, Inc. Fundraiser, 12-9 p.m., Ravioli’s Italian Cuisine, 45 River St., Millbury, meet cat rescue team, enjoy food, raffles, music
September 27
“Let it Be” A Musical Celebration of The Beatles, Dean College,109 West Central St., Franklin, more info.. at www.dean.edu/performance
September 28
14th Annual Bellingham Friends of the Poor Walk, Saint Blaise Catholic Church, 1158 South Main St., Bellingham. Registration at 8 a.m., followed by a 1.5-mile walk, starting at 9 a.m., www.saintblaise.org
Annual Night of Remembrance, 6-8 p.m., Bellingham Town Common, join others to remember loved ones who have passed on by lighting luminaries (which may be taken home at the conclusion of the event). Reserve your luminary by filling out a form at the Town Clerk’s office, the library or the senior center, or purchase ($5) the night of the event.
Franklin Downtown Partnership 21st Annual Harvest Festival, 12-5 p.m., over 150 vendors, live music, kids’ activities, crafts, food court, touch-a-truck at Fire Dept. with Sparky the Fire Dog, St. Rocco Feast display at Franklin Historical Museum
Franklin Federated Church Yard Sale, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., 171 Main St., Franklin, rain or shine
Karaoke Night, 8-11 p.m., The Raillery, 280 Franklin Drive, Franklin
Cinema 80 Silent Film: Man with a Movie Camera –a 1929 mesmerizing showcase of communist life by the Ukrainian Photo Cinema Administration, 6 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin
“Let it Be” A Musical Celebration of The Beatles, Dean College,109 West Central St., Franklin, more info.. at www.dean.edu/performance
Celtic Band Runa, 7:30 p.m., Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 252 Chestnut St., Franklin, $25, https://circlefolk.org
September 29
“Let it Be” A Musical Celebration of The Beatles, Dean College,109 West Central St., Franklin, more info.. at www.dean.edu/performance
