■Volunteers are welcome at the TRIP Center. As activities and special events increase, some friendly helping hands would be welcomed. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Nancy at 934-4151 for more information or stop by the center on Rowell Drive.
■The Franklin Animal Shelter has reopened to continue helping dogs and cats of the greater Franklin area. Cyr Lumber of Tilton, Sherwin Williams of Laconia and Capitol Paint & Wallpaper of Concord donated materials to help with the renovations. Surrendered cats and dogs are accepted only from Andover, Boscawen, Franklin, Hill, Salisbury and Tilton. Appointments are necessary. Call (603) 934-4132 for arrangements. Visit franklinanimalshelter.com for hours and other information.
■This week’s speaker at the weekly Wednesday Rotary Club meeting will be Jim Wells of the Franklin Lions Club, to acquaint you with the activities of that organization. Rotary meets at noon every Wednesday at the Episcopal Mission. Visit FranklinNHRotaryClub on Facebook or contact bettyarsenault@ymail.com for more information.
■Time to register your youngster for Kindergarten for the 2022 to 2023 school year. If you are a resident of Franklin and you have a child who will turn five years old by Sep. 30, your child is eligible. Call Pam McDonald at Paul Smith School, (603) 934-4144, with your child’s name, date of birth, parents’ names, address, and phone number.
■A cribbage group meets at the TRIP Center every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Drop by or call the center at 934-4151 for more information. Consider staying for a delicious lunch.
■Mark your calendar for a Spring BBQ at the TRIP Center on March 2 for $5 per person. Please call to sign up in advance at 934-4151.
■“A String Fling” at the Franklin Opera House on March 26 welcomes three superb New Hampshire homegrown players who join forces for an evening of sublime musical enjoyment. Audrey Budington on fiddle, Dan Faiella on guitar and Scott Keifner on bass. Visit franklinoperahouse.org to purchase tickets or call 934-1901.
■Free tax preparation through VITA tax group every Thursday at the TRIP Center, now until April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 211 to make an appointment.
■A new craft group will be starting at the TRIP Center. There will be group projects or bring your own project and enjoy the company of others. Donations of supplies are welcome as well. Call 934-4151 for more information.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com