■The start of the 60th Franklin Winter Carnival kicks off with a snowshoe walk, on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Veterans Memorial Recreation Area. Visit the Facebook page: Franklin Outing Club, the full schedule through March 5 is posted there. Registering will help organizers plan for guides and snacks after the walk.
■Portrait of a Graduate, #2 featuring our families and community, is available now at youtu.be/w9elEJo3hp4.
■City Council meets Monday at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Visit franklinnh.org to view the agenda and past minutes.
■Paul Smith School PTA meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the school.
■The Franklin Democratic Committee meets via Zoom on Feb. 8. Contact rwhite4183@outlook.com for the link.
■Franklin Area Lions Club meets Feb.7 at Pizza Chef at 5:30 p.m. Contact MylaEverett@gmail.com for more information.
■The Franklin Public Library Board of Trustees meets Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.. All are welcome. Call 934-2911 with any questions.
■The Franklin Opera House Board of Directors meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the lower conference room of City Hall. Park and enter in the back.
■The pantry needs drivers! Do you have time to help with food pick-ups at Hannaford or BJ’s or to take cardboard to the Transfer Station? If so, email or call Alison at info.twinrivers@gmail.com or (603) 934-2662.
■The Paul Smith School is gearing up for Kindergarten. If your child will turn five by Sept. 30 it is time to register for Kindergarten. To start the registration process, contact Pam McDonald at (603) 934-4144.
■Paul Smith School is preparing for a Preschool Program. If you have a four year old child or one who has reached five years old and is eligible for kindergarten in September, call Pam McDonald at (603) 934-4144 with your contact information.
■Get a jump on spring and sponsor one of many kayak planters that adorn our city. The cost is $50. Make checks payable to City of Franklin; 12 Rowell Drive, Franklin 03235 by May 1.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com