November 2

CINEMA 80, Silent Films at Franklin Historical Museum: City Lights featuring Charlie Chaplin, 6 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin

Copley Cats Acapella Concert, 3 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin 

Bellingham Senior Center Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bellingham Senior Center, 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham

November 3

As Goes Franklin, a look at Franklin’s voting habits over the last 140 years, 1:15 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., Franklin, with local history educator, Jayson Joyce. Free.

November 5

Presidential Election, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. polls open at Franklin High School Gymnasium, 218 Oak St., Franklin

November 6

Franklin Art Association meeting, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, features Jerry Aissis, fine-art painter for demonstration on water-based.

Annual Taste of Bellingham and Food Drive, 6-8 p.m., Bellingham Senior Center, 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham, www.bellinghambusinessassociation.org 

November 7

Film screening, Recovery City by Lisa Olivieri, SAFE Coalition Office, 31 Hayward St, Franklin. Doors open 5:30 p.m., film screening at 6:30 p.m., followed by Q & A with Olivieri and the four women featured in the film who share their substance use recovery journeys. Ribbons for Recovery art installation will be on display. 

Knife Skills with Chef Tom, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

November 9

Franklin Newcomers 49th Annual Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin, $3 entrance for 12+ with funds going to community charities, juried craft fair, also accepting donations for Franklin Food Pantry at door

CINEMA 80, Silent Films at Franklin Historical Museum: The Big Parade, 6 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin

First Universalist Society of Franklin Chestnut St. Review Variety Show, 7-9:30 p.m., First Universalist Society, Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, FUSF.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”

November 10

Second Sunday Speaker Series: The Story of the Boston Floating Hospital, 1 p.m. doors open, presentation 1:15 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, with Franklin’s own John Kulig, MD MPH, Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus at Tufts University School of Medicine, free

November 15

Franklin Library Book Sale, 1-5 p.m. Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin  

November 16

Franklin Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin  

Diwali Celebration! 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, family program includes diya painting, dancing, kids’ activities, henna and a photo booth

November 17

“Third Sunday” Music at the Museum: Greenwich Bay Brass, doors open 1 p.m., presentation 1:15 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, free

Franklin Oddfellows Trivia Extravaganza, 2-4:30 p.m., Bellingham Sportsman’s Club, 360 Lake St., Bellingham, $15 pre-registration, $20 at door, https://form.jotform.com/242596749662170 

Ken Gloss: Book Antiques and Collecting, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

November 20

Winter Sing-Along with Dean College Vocal Ensemble, 4 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

November 24

Franklin Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Service, 7 p.m., First Universal Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Eight different faith communities combine for this service, all welcome. Any donations given to local fuel assistance fund. www.franklininterfaith.org

November 28

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

November 30

Santa StoryWalk at the Library! 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, 

Special indoor version of a beloved tradition! Follow the pages of a cozy winter story, enjoy crafts and activities as you make your way up to meet the big guy himself!

Crochet Fundamentals Refresh Saturday November 30th @ 1-3 p.m.

(Best for ages 16 and over), Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, materials provided, funded in part by Franklin Cultural Council, funded by Mass. Cultural Council