■Mason’s Breakfast on Oct. 30. Enjoy a made-to-order breakfast and browse the indoor yard sale while you wait. A great social event.
■Election Day Nov. 8, free transportation for all ages to your polling place in Franklin Wards 1, 2 and 3, is available on the TRIP Center van. Call (603) 225-1989 anytime now or before Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. This van is also available for appointments, shopping, or a ride to the TRIP Center. You must call at least 24 hours in advance.
■Medicare Open Enrollment runs now to Dec. 7. ServiceLink Resource Centers are available to help you navigate Medicare drug and health plans. Call 1 (866) 634-9412 to schedule a personalized appointment and meet with a representative at the TRIP Center here in Franklin.
■The 10th Annual Festival of Trees, presented by the Franklin Opera House, returns from Dec. 2 to 4. Donations (artificial, for fire codes) are welcomed from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. Also needed are volunteers. Visit franklinoperahouse.org to download an online registration form or a paper form to show at what level you would like to participate. Call (603) 934-1901 with any questions.
■The Nov. 2 Zoning Board meeting has been canceled.
■Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry welcomes volunteers. There are many areas in which to help: unload the truck once a week that comes from the Food Bank in Manchester, shelving items, distribution, etc.. Call (603) 934-2662 or email info.twinrivers@gmail.com to learn more. Donations of non-perishable items are always welcome, as well as monetary donations.
■The Franklin Historical Society meets on Nov. 3, at the Webster/Tay Historical Society, 21 Holy Cross Rd. This month’s program is “Remembering Ted Lepianka,” a slide show presentation in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11. For questions, call (603) 934-8222. Become a member of the Society for only $10 per year and learn a great deal about your community.
■Rescheduled Planning Board meeting to Nov. 9 at City Hall, at 6 p.m. Owner seeking site-plan review for a gas station with a convenience store at 901 Central St.
■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.
JUDITH ACKERSON
369-0574
franklintowncrier@gmail.com