Norfolk & Wrentham September 2021
Norfolk & Wrentham September 2021
Norfolk & Wrentham September 2021
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<strong>September</strong> <strong>2021</strong> Find us on Facebook | <strong>Norfolk</strong> & <strong>Wrentham</strong> Town News Page 19<br />
Ready. Set. Bid.<br />
St. John’s Church to Host Virtual Silent Auction<br />
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin is getting<br />
creative and initiating their first Virtual Silent<br />
Auction for the public, which runs through<br />
<strong>September</strong> 10. People will have a chance to bid<br />
on merchandise from local and regional businesses.<br />
Select from a variety of goods and services:<br />
food, retail merchandise, electronics, kid<br />
and adult activities, sports, museums and outings.<br />
Access the auction three ways: 1) the auction<br />
link at https://www.32auctions.com/StJohns-<br />
Franklin in your browser; 2) St. John’s Church<br />
website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org; 3) on<br />
Facebook at St. John’s Episcopal Church.<br />
Just register your name and contact details<br />
and the list of items will be displayed. It’s easy to<br />
scroll through and make your bid. Check back<br />
often to update your bid! Bidding ends Friday,<br />
<strong>September</strong> 10 at noon. The highest bidder on<br />
each item will be contacted.<br />
“Last year was tough on everyone,” said Rev.<br />
Kathy McAdams. “We have continued to gather<br />
for worship in whatever way possible. We have<br />
continued to serve the community by growing<br />
food for the Franklin Food Pantry, providing<br />
lunch for Common Cathedral and its unhoused<br />
congregation twice, and installing a handicapaccessible<br />
restroom.”<br />
Funds earned from the silent auction will help<br />
continue outreach to the area, Rev. McAdams<br />
added. “Please participate in our on-line auction,<br />
as well as the Pumpkin Patch in October, so that<br />
we can continue to have a positive impact in the<br />
Franklin community and beyond.”<br />
The Virtual Silent Auction and Pumpkin<br />
Patch replace the church’s holiday fair this winter.<br />
The annual Christmas Fair has been a staple<br />
in Franklin and a source of income for St. John’s<br />
Church.<br />
Want more details? Contact Blanca DiGiacomo<br />
at 617-429-4676 or blancadigiacomo@<br />
verizon.net.<br />
Follow St. John’s Episcopal Church on Facebook.<br />
Visit www.stjohnsfranklinma.org or call<br />
508-528-2387 for more information about the<br />
church.<br />
For rates and info on advertising your business,<br />
please call Jen at 508-570-6544 or<br />
email: jenschofield@locaaltownpages.com<br />
LITERACY<br />
VOLUNTEERS<br />
NEEDED<br />
Attend a Tutor<br />
Training Orientation<br />
Monday, <strong>September</strong> 13, <strong>2021</strong><br />
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br />
Orientations in <strong>September</strong>/October; ESOL tutor<br />
training starts in October. Call for details.<br />
If you have the time and desire to help adult learners<br />
improve their literacy skills, we have an opportunity for you.<br />
All you need is a high school diploma and sensitivity to<br />
the struggles of adult students. Join us for the orientation<br />
session to learn more about this opportunity.<br />
COMMITMENT<br />
One orientation session plus ESOL tutor training<br />
LOCATION<br />
Orientations, trainings and tutoring sessions<br />
may be held online or in person at the library,<br />
as conditions change due to Covid; call for updates.<br />
PLEASE JOIN US!<br />
Literacy Volunteers at the Morrill Memorial Library<br />
REGISTRATION REQUIRED<br />
781-769-4599 email: lvamml@minlib.net<br />
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