First Thursday Dinner at St Paul’s Episcopal church will be on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5-7 p.m. Main St. and Institute St. On the menu this month is homemade soups and the famous dessert buffet for a free will donation. Eat in or take-out are available.
The Franklin Central School Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the cafetoria, 26 Institute Street.
The Franklin Planning Board will meet on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Town Garage, 12480 County Route 21.
Greater Franklin Food Pantry will be open by on Friday, Dec. 6 from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment, 574 Main Street. In this season of giving, the Greater Franklin Food Pantry provides food for members of our community who can use some help. NON-EXPIRED food donations and monetary donations are welcome. Please contact the Greater Franklin Food Pantry if you can help.
Faces of Franklin art exhibit by Bruce Goddard is at Good Taste Market, 438 Main Street. The exhibit will be up until Dec. 15, on Wednesdays through Sundays.
Find a good book at the Franklin Free Library. The hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays 2-8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Serious Side of Food, reading and discussion group will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Free Library.
Franklin Rotary will be delivering and installing Christmas trees on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9:45 a.m. Volunteers welcome - meet us at the Open Doors Methodist Church or find us on Main Street.
Franklin Winter Farmers’ Market will be held at the American Legion Hall on Sunday, Dec. 8 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 327 Main Street.
Blue Christmas “Quiet” Service at Open Doors Sunday, Dec 8 at 5p.m. 475 Main Street. This is
for anyone but especially those who are grieving or find joyful holidays difficult. All are welcome.
Village of Franklin Board Meeting, Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall, 141 Water Street. If you plan to attend by zoom, please contact Village Clerk Paula Niebanck at clerk@villageoffranklinny.us prior to the meeting for the meeting link.
Franklin Central School Board of Education meeting, Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. 26 Institute Street. Check out the FCS December sports calendar.
Coming up: Christmas Stroll and Holiday Market, Saturday, December 14. Holiday events will
be happening throughout Franklin on this day including a house tour, market, holiday stories at
the library and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. More details can be found here.
Hometown Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Saturday December 21. At 5:45p.m. there will be an organ prelude performed by renowned organist Al Fedak. At 6 p.m. the Catskill Brass will perform sacred and secular holiday music. This family tradition is in its 28th year. The second half of the program features carol singing by all attendees. The original oil lamps will be lit for this annual community concert which is sponsored by Tom Morgan and Erna
Morgan McReynolds in association with the Catskill Conservatory.
