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 5

Franklin Newcomers Meeting, 7 p.m., Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Franklin, featured speaker Jamie Hellen, Franklin Town Administrator

Franklin Art Association meeting, 6:30 p.m. business followed by demonstration at 7 p.m., featuring Kim Morin Weineck, (www.kimweineck.com), Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, find Franklin Art Association at www.franklinart.org, on Facebook and Instagram

Mid-Week Reset Wednesday, 7 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, guided meditation, open to all.

April 8

National Poetry Month Celebrations: Workshops 12 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

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 15

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 18

Angora Rabbits: Fluffy Bunny to Luxury Yarn, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

April 19

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

April 20

Genealogy Club, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, DNA Surprises 

Tactics for Saving Money!  Prescription Medications Thursday, April, 20, 7 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, Patricia Prewitt of My Personal Rx Advisor explains options, tricks, and tactics for paying less in the complex world of Healthcare!

RSVP to join us online here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce2vrz0oG9yHtOsE7uz_URoopAZO-mGO

Franklin Open Space and Recreation Plan Focus Group, “Forests, Trees, Greenspace and Other Conservation Lands,” 6-7 p.m. in Town Council Chambers or on Zoom, www.franklinma.gov/conservation for latest information

Coffee Haus Community Open Mic Night, 7 to 9:30 p.m. (and every third Thursday through 2023) Niagara Coffee Haus, 8 Exchange St., Millis, Free admission. Hosted by Framingham keyboardist, Brian Roche. 

April 21

Franklin Library Book Sale, 1-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Franklin Open Space and Recreation Plan Office Hours, “Forests, Trees, Greenspace and Other Conservation Lands,” 10-11 a.m., Room 326A, Franklin Municipal Bldg. or on Zoom, www.franklinma.gov/conservation for latest information

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

Franklin Earth Day Cleanup, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Beaver Pond Parking lot, volunteers can go to the Recreation Department online registration (https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx) under

EARTH DAY 2023

Franklin Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Rotary of Franklin MA and Clear Path for Veteran’s comedy fundraiser 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St., Franklin, MA. Tickets $25 for Comedy Show only and $45 Buffet Dinner and Show, and can be purchased online at https://clearpathnewengland.formstack.com/forms/comedy_show_2023_franklin. 

Chocolate Talk & Tasting Saturday, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, brought to you by Therapy Gardens.

April 23

The Franklin Conservation Commission with the Department of Public Works, Department of Conservation & Recreation, and Franklin Agricultural Commission, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., DelCarte Reservation Area, 459 Pleasant Street, Franklin, (overflow parking available at 337 Pleasant Street and other side streets) The family event will include a woods walk, compost bin signup, vegetation ID, vernal pool exploration, turtle talk, pollinator information, stormwater information and invasive species control information. For information, [email protected] or (508) 520-4847.

April 25

Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin Book Club, 7 p.m., Book for discussion is The Plot, by Jean Hanff Korelitz.

Franklin Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Hearing, “Goals and Objectives for the 2023 OSRP,” Time and Place TBD, www.franklinma.gov/conservation for latest information

April 26

Franklin 2023 Critical Conversations, topic “school stressors,” presented by Franklin Public Schools Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force, 7 p.m., Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street, Franklin

April 28

Franklin Arts & Culture Listening Tour, 9-11 a.m. at Franklin Public Library meeting room, 118 Main St., Franklin, hosted by Franklin Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts & Cultural Initiatives

April 29

National Poetry Month Celebration: Reading Saturday, 12 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, choose a favorite published poem that you have long treasured or recently discovered. Read it for a recording celebrating National Poetry Month for later inclusion on the Franklin Matters’ podcast!

Little Jed and the Phat Daddies, intimate in-the-round Benefit concert for the homeless and unhoused with a portion of the proceeds going to Family Promise Metrowest. Tickets on sale at Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/588859072337 8 p.m., Niagara Coffee Haus, , 8 Exchange St., Millis, sponsored by Middlesex Bank

April 30

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