■Calling all polar bears! Plunge for Paws, a fundraiser for Franklin Animal Shelter, takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individual registration costs $35; a team of four cost $100. Take a leap from Griffin Beach at Webster Lake to support the shelter and volunteers. Dogs may participate, weather permitting. Enjoy dog demos, music, vendors and family-friendly activities, food and a bonfire! Contact Sharon at 273-2141 or fas_vol@yahoo.com or Tracy at 530-2379 or twood@metrocast.net.
■Senior Halloween Party at the TRIP Center will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. David Jenne will entertain with music followed by a lunch, raffle and Bingo. Best costume wins a prize. Sign up at the center and bring a friend.
■Tickets on sale for Newsies, presented by Franklin Teen Players from Nov. 7 to 10 at franklinoperahouse.org or call 934-1901.
■St. Gabriel Annual Angel Fair takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym at St. Paul Church. Raffles, theme baskets, baked goods, white elephant, crafts, gifts and more. Food and games and a visit from Santa.
■Franklin Opera House welcomes participation by volunteers as ushers, bakers, refreshment table and more. Call 934-1901 if you would like to be a part.
■Join a roundtable discussion to share your vision for downtown at the library on Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 8 a.m.
■Volunteers needed in Franklin and Laconia for the Income Tax Assistance Program. Intake specialists and tax preparers will be expected to complete standards of conduct certification and commit about 3 to 6 hours every or every other week from January until early April. For more info, contact Cary Gladstone at cary.gladstone@graniteuw.org or call 625-6939, ext. 128. In Franklin area, contact Brian MacKay at mvic2@yahoo.com.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmail .com