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August 1
Voice of Franklin Toastmasters meeting, 7:30 p.m., Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org 
Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street (Rte. 140), Franklin, Mass. If interested, contact Diane Padula, [email protected].
August 4
Franklin Farmers’ Market, 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. For info. visit www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com
Concerts on the Common, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Steve Poirier, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Frank Padula Band, 8 – 10 p.m. Movie: Back to the Future
August 5
The Highwaymen Concert, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers.
Ticia Low and Jay Tullio of Tigerlily, 8 p.m., Niagara Coffee Haus, 8 Exchange St., Millis, Yellow 45 will be opening band, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/669495518117
August 7
Movie Monday, Mondays, 6 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13), Popcorn Provided!
August 11
Franklin Farmers’ Market, 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. For info. visit www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com
Concerts on the Common, 3 – 5 p.m., Matt Zajac, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Pub Kings
August 12
Rainforest Reptiles! 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Live animals!
August 14
Seaside Escapes: The Art & Architecture of the New England Coast, 7 p.m., Virtual Program
We all know the New England shoreline is an inspiration. Let’s dive into the works of beloved American artists including Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper! 
Brought to you by Ashland Public Library, Belmont Public Library, and Franklin Public Library
Movie Monday, Mondays, 6 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Scream VI (R ), Popcorn Provided!
August 15
Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street (Rte. 140), Franklin, Mass. If interested, contact Diane Padula, [email protected].
Voice of Franklin Toastmasters meeting, 7:30 p.m., Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org 
August 16
Second Sunday Speaker Series presents “Massachusetts: The Library State,” a presentation by Alan Earls, about the history and cultural treasures across the Bay State’s hundreds of libraries. Doors open at 1 p.m., presentation at 1:15 p.m., 80 West Central St., Franklin, free
August 18
Robotics Showcase, 11:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, Come see ALARM Robotics’ robot Pinocchio in action. ALARM stands for A Lot of Awesome Robot Makers; a community high school robotics team from Franklin.
Franklin Library Book Sale 1-5 p.m., All books are just one dollar!
Franklin Farmers’ Market, 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. For info. visit www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com
Concerts on the Common, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Bus-14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Reminiscents 7:50-9:50 p.m., Movie: The Incredibles
August 19
Franklin Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to Noon, All books are just one dollar!
Cracking the Chains of Convention, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, From Historical Portrayals by Lady J, meet Frances Perkins! The first female cabinet secretary and Unsung Architect of the New Deal!
August 21
Movie Monday, Mondays, 6 p.m., Franklin Public Library, A Silent Voice (NR), Popcorn Provided!
August 25
Mobile Mini Golf, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! *Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.*
Franklin Farmers’ Market, 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. For info. visit www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com
August 27
Gilly’s House Summerfest, noon to 6 p.m., Wrentham Developmental Center complex, 131 Emerald Street, Wrentham, live music, food, restaurant tastings, soft drinks, kids’ activities, special guest appearance, $50 per adult, accompanying children are free, benefits young men’s sober home ounded by David and Barbara Gillmeister in memory of their son Steven.
August 28
Movie Monday, Mondays, 6 p.m., Franklin Public Library, The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG), Popcorn Provided!
Exsultet! Women’s Chorus Auditions, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston, MA, visit www.exsultet.us to download audition piece and learn more!