What's Happening Around Franklin, MA This Weekend

"Test Drive The College Experience"

Thursday, January 28, 2010

7:00-9:00 PM 

Dean College Campus Center

135 Emmons Street  Franklin, MA 02038  

Dean College will host "Test Drive the College Experience" a seminar for families of high school aged college applicants on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Golder Room, Campus Center, 135 Main Street in Franklin.

                Featured speakers will be Renee Vachon Danho, Dean of Professional and Continuing Studies at Dean College and Paul Hemphill, college admissions coach from PreCollege Prep. 

                "Applying to a college can be a daunting experience," said Dean Danho.  "We are hosting this program for parents and high school students who are planning to apply to colleges, and we will highlight ways to enhance college applications, including taking a college-level course as a high school student."

                The program is free of charge and open to the public, but reservations are requested.  To reserve a place, or for more information please call 508-541-1624.

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Red Cross Blood Drive:  

Friday, January 29, 2010, 2-7pm

Perfect Shape Gym

124 Medway Road

Milford, MA 01757

Donation Types: Blood, Double Red Cell Donations

Online appointments are no longer being accepted for this drive, please call 800-GIVE-LIFE for availability.

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"The Rhythm Room"

Saturday, January 30, 2010

6:45-9:30 PM

Tickets online or at the door: only $15

First Universalist Society in Franklin

262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA 02038  Franklin, MA 02038  

Join the Rhythm Room live at First Universalist Society of Franklin on Saturday evening January 30th.  This is an exciting percussion ensemble based out of Southern Massachusetts. The Rhythm Room interweaves the energy and power of percussion with dynamic vocals to create an explosive, captivating show that sticks with the audience long after it's over.  Integrating world percussion, horns, drums, guitars, piano, and keyboard, the Rhythm Room creates a rich full flavored melodic sound that provides a visually-stimulating experience for audiences of all ages.