■Volunteers needed in Franklin and Laconia for the Volunteer 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 information, contact Cary Gladstone at cary.gladstone@graniteuw.org or call 625-6939 ext. 128. In Franklin area, contact Brian MacKay at mvic2@yahoo.com.
■A Pot Roast Dinner will be held at the Congregation-Christian Church on Saturday at 5 or 6 p.m. Cost $10 for adults; $5 for ages 5 to 12 and free to those under 5 years of age. Proceeds to the restoration of this historic church’s steeple.
■The Franklin Public Library announces a new Young Adult reading group which will meet once a month on a Friday at 3 p.m., beginning this week. The book for discussion will be chosen by the group. Snacks provided. Call934-2911 for more information.
■The Franklin Opera House Board of Directors meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the lower conference room of City Hall.
■The Franklin Outing Club Ski and Snowboard Races, as part of the 58 th Annual Winter Carnival, take place today at 1 p.m. Bring the family to view this fun activity. Visit Franklin Outing Club Facebook page for more information.
■Webster Lake/Griffin Beach is the site of the annual Winter Carnival Radar Runs (ski mobiles racing along the ice) today . Registration at 9:30 a.m. and racing begins at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy as a spectator as well.
■The Franklin VNA Walk in Grief Group meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
■The Foot Care Clinic at the Franklin VNA will be held Wednesday. Call for an appointment at 934-3454. Individual Bereavement Sessions are available at the Franklin VNA on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 934-3454 for an appointment.
JUDITH ACKERSON
934-2543
franklintowncrier@gmai l.com