Aug. 2, 2008 - A Week of the people 2008

The week long festivities are underway

This is what helped to make our town Money/CNN's  #5 of the 100 Best Places to Live.  The theme for this year's Week of the People celebration is "Franklin's Cultures in Harmony" that runs from Sunday, August 3rd through Saturday, August 9th.  This year's events includes more youth events including a basketball tournament and a music festival. Here is the schedule of events:

Aug 3 - The Bridge in the Gap (B.I.G.) Basketball Tournament, Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm,  FREE ADMISSION!! BRING LAWN CHAIRS   Venue: Naaman Williams Park, Matilda Ave., Somerset, NJ

Aug 4 - Taste of the Week (formerly A Taste of Franklin) will be held at the Senior Community Center. This is the only fee based event.  Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 12.  Up to 20 local restuarants are expected to participate.  Time: 6 - 9 pm, Venue: 505 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ

Aug 5 - National Night Out and Getting to Know Franklin. Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm FREE ADMISSION!! Venue: Municipal Complex & Public Safety Building, 495 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ

Aug 6 - An original play, "Yesterday I Died" performed by Khristi Adams (no relation) may be seen at the Franklin Middle School auditorium.  FREE ADMISSION!!  Time: 6:30PM Venue: Franklin Middle School Auditorium, 415 Francis St., Somerset, NJ

Aug 7 - No events scheduled

Aug 8 - A diversity leadership breakfast will be held at the Community/Senior Center.  FREE FOR BUSINESSES  Time: 8:30 – 10:30am Venue: Franklin Towship Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ

Aug 9 - New Dawn Music Fesival at Naaman Williams Park.  FREE ADMISSION!!  Time: 2:00 – 8:00pm Venue: Naaman Williams Park, Matilda Ave., Somerset, NJ BRING LAWN CHAIRS

For more information: Tel: 732-846-8888 Ex. 201, Email: idorsey@somersetcap.org