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10th Annual Franklin Fest

The Friends of Franklin Foundation is hosting a hybrid auction to benefit STEAM education at Franklin Elementary — and there are two easy ways to participate:

🏠 In person at Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant:
Sunday, May 3 | 2–5 PM | Adults 21+ only

💻 Online auction:
April 26 – May 3 via Auctria

You can also donate an item, volunteer, or purchase $20 tickets at the link below. Every dollar goes directly to STEAM programs for our kids.

FriendsofFranklinFoundation.org/news/franklin-fest-sunday-may-3-2026/

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