The
Franklin Downtown Partnership has set the dates for its 2018 events and
meetings, and a few of those events have new dates and times thanks to input
from members and Franklin residents.
The
annual Strawberry Stroll, which traditionally had been held on Thursday
afternoons, will be Friday, June 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“Residents
told us that holding the Strawberry Stroll on a Friday evening would make it
easier for them to come downtown and enjoy the event,” says Executive Director
Lisa Piana. “The feedback told us more families could spend time together
downtown without the Stroll competing with after-school activities and sports.
We think it will be a very positive change for families and for our downtown
businesses and restaurants.”
Thanks
to a member’s suggestion, the Partnership’s networking events are now monthly
breakfast meetings (instead of lunch) held in the Dean College dining center. The
first breakfast meeting in January drew 15 members who shared ideas and enjoyed
a meal for less than $6.
Future
networking breakfasts are scheduled for March 16 and April 20. Everyone is
invited to drop in between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. and join the discussion over a cup
of coffee or a delicious meal.
The
general public is invited to the FDP general meetings to hear the latest news
about events, downtown projects, town updates and member announcements. General
meetings are scheduled for the following Thursdays: April 5, June 14, September
6 and November 1. Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m., last one hour, and are usually
held in the Campanella Board Room in the Dean College Campus Center.
Downtown
Franklin’s annual Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to
Noon. Groups are encouraged to volunteer and community service hours are
available.
Eileen
Mason coordinates the effort for the FDP along with the Franklin Garden Club.
The
Harvest Festival will happen Saturday, October 13, with a rain date of Sunday,
October 14. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown.
Winter
Decorating Day will be Sunday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Organizer Eileen Mason will need volunteers for Sunday
and also on Saturday the 17th to help sort greens.
The
Holiday Stroll date is still under consideration by the FDP Board and will be announced
in a timely manner.
More information and a handy downloadable
event list can be found at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org, and on the FDP’s Facebook and
Twitter pages. Follow the Partnership for updates and notifications about
sponsorship and participation opportunities.
The
Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of more
than 240 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic
development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. Go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/ for more information.
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