■The City Council meeting takes place on Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Three issues of note: information on existing conditions, and possible reuse options for Trestle Bridge; a resolution to accept pproximately $12,646.07 from Franklin Women’s Club for the purpose of setting up a scholarship fund; and a resolution appropriating $600,986 in one time highway block funding for roads and bridges. Provisions for persons with special needs made to (603) 934-3900 or mail City of Franklin, 316 Central Street, at least five days prior to the public hearing.
■Delicious made to order breakfast on Oct. 2 at The Masons, 58 S. Main St., from 7 to 10 a.m. Enjoy socializing, making new friends and browse the indoor yard sale while you wait for breakfast.
■A blood drive, hosted by the National Honor Society, is on Oct. 3 from10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Franklin High School. You must be 16 to donate, have an ID and parental permission. Donators over 17 just need an ID. The drive is open to the entire community. There will be a vampire theme and cookies, fruit punch and a $5 gift card for donors! Our area is currently undergoing a blood shortage, so donations are very much appreciated.
■The Harp Twins return to the Franklin Opera House on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. This talented, charming duo delighted audiences last year and returns by popular demand. Visit franklinoperahouse.org or call (603) 934-1901 to order tickets.
■The Franklin Rotary Club meets at the Episcopal Mission at 237 Central St., (next to Cumberland Farms) every Wednesday at noon, so mark your calendar ahead. Contact bettyarsenault@ymail.com for more information. Visit www.facebook.com/FranklinNHRotaryClub for speaker information.
■The Zoning Board meets on Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Franklin City Hall. Visit franklinnh.org for the agenda and minutes of previous meetings. Call 934-2341 with any questions.
■Did you know that you can rent the lodge at Veterans Memorial Recreation Area. It is a perfect venue for private events such as birthdays, wedding, family reunions and more. Visit https://www.franklinoutingclub.org/lodge-rental.html.
■The Franklin Makerspace Board of Directors meets on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Bessie Rowell Community Center. A Zoom option is available by contacting judith.ackerson@franklingearnh.com.
■The Franklin Historical Society, 21 Holy Cross Rd., meets on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. The program features “New England Foliage” with color slides of Jeannette Morency. All are welcome. Consider a membership to support this great organization. More on their Facebook page, as well. Call (603) 934-8222 with any questions.
■Franklin Parks & Recreation is hosting the fourth Annual Scarecrow Contest. Set up your scarecrow outside your business, home, Trestle View Park or Marceau Park beginning Oct. 8 and staying up until Halloween, when winners will be announced. Visit www.franklinnh.org – Franklin Fall Fest for details and a registration form. Forms are also available at City Hall or the Bessie Rowell Community Center.
■Time for businesses to register and for families to save the date for the Halloween Extravaganza Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat on Oct. 22, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. The event kicks off at the TRIP Center with its annual Halloween Party, followed by a parade downtown. Businesses will be sponsoring parked vehicles with open trunks along Central Street full of collected candies and goodies throughout the afternoon. Visit kalpers@franklinnh,org or call 934-2118 for more information.
■Odell Park (Memorial Street at City Hall and through the arch) is incredibly beautiful all year round. Enjoy a stroll along the river and bring your camera. Guaranteed to become a favorite walking path.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com