■Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act continues through Dec. 15. Visit nh.gov/insurance/consumers/mp_plans.htm to enroll for the plan that is right for you. Plans become effective Jan. 1. If you are already enrolled, this is an opportunity to review and alter your plan if necessary.
■The Franklin Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Zoom meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Email dlewis@franklinnh.org to be sent the Zoom link.
■Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a COVID-19 safe Santa visit on Friday from 3:30-6 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center. Reservations are necessary by calling 934-2118. Masks, hand washing and temperature checks are mandatory. Santa will remain behind a barrier.
■The Festival of Trees, produced by the Franklin Opera House, returns for its eighth season for weekends of Dec. 4 and Dec. 11. Visit franklinoperahouse.org for details or call 934-1901. The event is free, however tickets will be required to reserve the time you wish to walk through and participate in the raffle. This guarantees social distancing. Masks must be worn. Many beautiful holiday items will be on display.
■The Recreation Center is sponsoring Boomer’s BBQ Toy Drive on Dec. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center. Please bring new unwrapped toys for boys and girls of all ages. Boomer’s offers a free meal to anyone dropping off toys. This drive is also sponsored by ClearChoiceMD.
■A special seasonal edition of Franklin Town Crier is posted on many Franklin Facebook sites, noting organizations to which you might make donations during the holiday season.
■Service Link can offer phone appointments for those wanting information on Medicare open enrollment. Call 228-6625 ext. 1207 to set an appointment with Wayne Blanchard.
■The Recreation Center has several programs for children and youths. Visit the Parks & Rec webpage at franklinnh.org for a full listing of what is available or call 934-2118.
■Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry needs are microwave mac and cheese cups, popcorn packets, instant oatmeal packets, and microwave pasta cups. Extra garden produce? Call the pantry at 934-2662, located at 1 Central Street , if you would like to donate. Email info.trifp@gmail.com to arrange for drop off. Monetary donations are always welcome. It is looking for volunteers at various times throughout the week.
■The Franklin Animal Shelter will remain open by appointment only until further notice. Visit franklinanimalshelter.com for info.
■The Franklin Public Library is open by appointment Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for 15 minutes of browsing to one party at a time. Virtual storytime available. Call 934-2911 for details.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com