■The Masons host their last breakfast of the season Dec. 12 from 7 to 10 a.m. Enjoy a delicious made to order breakfast and browse the indoor yard sale while you wait. The organization takes a mid-winter break and will return in the spring. They appreciate your patronage and look forward to seeing you in the spring.
■This is the last weekend to visit the 9th Annual Festival of Trees presented by Franklin Opera House. Free admission and a sheet of 25 raffle tickets costs $5. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. followed by raffle drawing.
■“Elf: The Musical” is sold out for this weekend! Thank you to all who have supported the efforts of Franklin Footlight Theatre.
■Franklin Middle School is again partnering with Mix 94.1 to collect non-perishable food items and cash this week until Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. Mix 94.1’s Fred Caruso will be stopping by to pick up! Students can bring donations with them to school on Tuesday or Wednesday, or you can drop them by the office Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or Wednesday 7 to 11 a.m.!
■The Franklin Democratic Committee meets Dec. 14 via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Contact rwhite4183@outlook.com for the link.
■Yankee Swap at the TRIP Center Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Gifts ($5 limit) will be swapped after lunch.
■The Franklin Rotary Club has a new meeting venue – the Episcopal Mission. They meet every Wednesday at noon, so mark your calendar ahead. Contact Jtilton.cca@gmail.com for more information. Visit www.facebook.com/FranklinNHRotaryClub for speaker info.
■Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry needs plastic, paper, or reusable bags. Please drop off at 2 Central Street, Lower Level, or call 934-2662 to make other arrangements. Also, used aluminum cans are welcome as they can be redeemed for cash to further support the Pantry.
■Keep Movin’, an exercise program for adults, is offered at the TRIP Center every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Come early and walk indoors or outdoors.
■Meals to Go are distributed at the TRIP Center on Mondays as well as home deliveries. Call Nancy at 934-4151 for information. Lunch is served regularly on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
■The CAP Weatherization Program offers a scientific audit of your home to see if you qualify for fuel assistance and meet income guidelines for weatherization. Call 225-3295 for more information.
■Register now at Parks & Rec for the Before and After School Program, the Kindness Club (ages seven to 10), and much more. The Junior Youth Group, (ages 11 to 13) meets Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rec Center. Contact Karen at (603) 770-1851 for more information.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com