■Guest speaker on April 13 at the Rotary will be a representative from Independent Financial Advisors. The Franklin Rotary Club meets at the Episcopal Mission every Wednesday at noon, so mark your calendar ahead. Contact bettyarsenault@ymail.com for more information, or visit facebook.com/FranklinNHRotaryClub.
■The Book Club meets at Franklin Public Library on April 14 at 1:30 p.m. The book for April is “The Book of Longings” by Sue Monk Kidd. This group meets the second Thursday of each month and will go through the summer.
■Paul Smith School PTA meets on April 13 at 6 p.m. at the school. A great way for new residents or parents of incoming students to get to know each other. Have you registered your youngster for kindergarten yet?
■The Franklin Opera House Board of Directors meets on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower room of City Hall. All are welcome. The meeting is also available via Zoom but call ahead at 934-1901.
■The Franklin Democratic Committee meets on April 12 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Contact rwhite4183@outlook.com for the link.
■The Franklin Public Library Board of Trustees meets on April 13 at 5:30 p.m.
■There will be a Meals-on-Wheels Fundraiser Breakfast on April 17 at the Elks Lodge, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. to support this important service. $9 per person/youth four to 10, $6/under three are free.
■The Masons offer a made-to-order breakfast on Sunday from 7 to 10 a.m. Enjoy the indoor yard sale as you wait for your breakfast.
■Hero Hustle, to support the Pemi Youth Center of Franklin will be held on May 14 at 8 a.m. Dress like a superhero and race down River Street Extension. The race is not officially timed, and awards will be given for best costumes. Visit runreg.com/pycfherohustle or register on the day of the race. Cash only please.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com