■The first Monday meeting of Franklin City Council will be June 7 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
■City Council Special Budget Meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
■Franklin Animal Shelter’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament is June 21 at Lochmere Golf and Country Club in Tilton. Visit franklinanimalshelter.com to register and support our four-legged friends.
■NH Gives kicks off Tuesday at 5 p.m. and ends Wednesday at 5 p.m. The NH Charitable Foundations’ Ken and Ilene Stern Charitable Fund has donated $15,000 in matching funds. Visit nhgives.org/info/get-involved to participate. Our local food pantry is taking part; support it at nhgives.org/organizations/twin-rivers-interfaith-food-pantry.
■Parks and Rec Summer Camp registrations are still open. Visit franklinnh.org for information or call 934-2118.
■Donations to a scholarship fund for programs at Parks and Rec are greatly appreciated. You may send checks made out to Franklin Parks & Recreation, noting the scholarship, and mail to 12 Rowell Drive, Franklin, NH 03235. Call 934-2118 with any questions.
■The Franklin Transfer Station accepts glass and metal for recycling. This program generates money for the City of Franklin, as well as minimizing the amount of waste at the landfill. Visit franklinnh.org/municipal-services/solid-waste-recycling-division for more details on how you can contribute to a healthier environment.
■The Silver Circus Show featuring Andrew Silver, variety artist, returns to the Franklin Opera House to delight families. Tickets on sale for Saturday at 7:30 p.m., priced from $6 to $12. Visit franklinoperahouse.org to purchase tickets. Call 934-1901 with any questions.
■Franklin Historical Society Plant Sale fundraiser is today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 21 Holy Cross Road. Enjoy browsing and buying some of the many plants that have been donated. Cuttings to donate, call Annette at 934-8222. Save the date, June 19, for the Annual Winni River Days. Celebrate our beautiful outdoors with a full day of fun for the family.
■The Franklin Public Library is now open for walk-ins. Masks must be worn, and you can have up to half-hour of browsing time. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 934-2911 with any question.
■Peabody Home is revving up their volunteer program. Call Angela Mundy at 934-3718 or email Amundy@peabodyhome.org to learn about new programs.
■The TRIP Center distributes “Meals to Go” on Monday and Thursdays. Call Nancy at 934-4151 for more information.
■Red Cross Blood Drives available at many locations in the area. Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment and give the gift of life.
■Service Link, at this time, can offer phone appointments to answer questions regarding your Medicare or prescription drug coverage along with caregiver and long-term care needs. Call 228-6625.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com