Franklin Fine Arts Council announces applications for the 2013 D. William Beith Arts Scholarship are now available for graduating students from Franklin & Rocky Grove High Schools and Franklin home school students, who will be continuing their education in the arts. Applications are on the City’s website, www.franklinpa.gov, or by calling 814.437.1619 x 123.

Free Tutoring Grades 7-12 • Tuesdays • 3:45-5 PM • First Baptist Church of Franklin, 1041 Liberty Street • Call Pastor Powell @ 814.432.8061 for full details.

NOTE: There will be no Kids’ Club or Teen Book Club in May.

Make-Up Days for all previous DGB CREATIVE GUILD workshops held at Diane’s Gift Boutique. Anyone who would like to make-up a class that they missed due to scheduling, call 814.671.0401. Make-up classes will be held: May 11 • 18 • 25, from 10 AM-1 PM. Classes will resume in the Fall!

SPIFIY (Show Pride In Franklin Its Yours) Clean-Up Day Downtown Franklin

Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association (POWA) will conduct their annual conference in the Oil Region this year. The Quality Inn & Conference Center, 1411 Liberty Street, will serve as its headquarters.

2013 PA Outdoor Writers Association (POWA) Conference ● The Quality Inn & Conference Center

*BCT ● Les Miserables  · In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. His world-view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean at last attains the peace he has sought for so long. 7:30 PM & SUN @ 2 PM ● $15

First Friday Dinner ● 5-9 PM ● Amazing Foods Cafè ● BYOB ● Reservations please @ 814.437.3663.

9 AM-3 PM ● Spring Yard Sale • Gameland Building ● Fabric Sale Log •  Cabin Classroom [4H Fairgrounds, Rte 62]

May Mart Weekend kicks off Monthly Sidewalk Sales @ Diane's Gift Boutique, 1261 Elk Street! 18 vendors!

American Girl Club • 10 AM • Franklin Public Library • Girls, ages 7 & up • Bring your doll

Writing Workshop • 1:30-3 PM • Bossa Nova Café

Y.E.S. Seed Giveaway ● The Young Entrepreneurs Society of Franklin will be holding a vegetable seed packet giveaway during May Mart at some of its member businesses to promote sustainable practices and locally sourced foods. Packets will only be available to the first 50 people to request them at each business. Maps will be available at the Gardener's Association booth and online @ www.YESFranklin.com

Writing Workshop • 1:30-3 PM • Bossa Nova Café

May Garden Mart

Annual Oil Region MS Walk ● 9 AM-3 PM ● Meet @ Bandstand Park

Greece-Virtual Odyssey Class ● 6 PM ●  Room 112, Frame Hall, Venango Campus ●  $20 ●  e-mail registration to: tbeach@clarion.edu ●  814.676.6591 x 1273.

FHS Spring Band Concert ● 7 PM ● Franklin High School Auditorium ● 246 Pone Lane.

Mental Health Awareness Penny Carnival ● 12 Noon-6 PM • Heart 2 Heart & back parking lot, 304-13th Street.

Rifle Raffle ● 2-5 PM ● Quality Inn & Conference Center ● sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club

*BCT ● Medical Musical Review ● 2 PM & & 7:30 PM

DeBence Antique Music World will be closed today for Mother's Day.

*BCT ● Mother's Day Concert ● Take your lady out for dinner at one of the many wonderful restaurants in the area, then check out the concert with Glass Harp and the Frank Feroz Band @ 7:30 PM!

Mother's Day Dining

Amazing Foods • 10 AM-2 PM • 1327 Elk Street • 814.437.3663
The Bricks in Franklin • 11 AM-9 PM • 135 N. 13^th Street
The Commons at Franklin "Brunch" • 10:30 AM-2:30 PM • 1340 Liberty
Dawndi’s Restaurant • 11 AM-4 PM • Lucky Hills Golf Course, 136 Warren Rd
Liberty Street Ale House, Quality Inn & Conference Center, 1411 Liberty
Lona’s Restaurant • 11 AM-4 PM • 1211 Liberty Street
Primo Barone’s • 11 AM-9 PM • 1564 Airport Road
Quality Inn Ballroom "Brunch" • 11 AM-3 PM • 1411 Liberty Street

Seneca Nation Journey of Perpetual Peace ● Noon ● Bandstand Park ● Indian Show @ 1 & 4 PM ● Dancing ● Drums ● Story Tellers

FHS Spring Choir Concert ● 7 PM ● Franklin High School Auditorium ● 246 Pone Lane.

Bookmarkers Book Club • Noon • Franklin Public Library • Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption, by Laura Hillenbrand. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Happy Days V Tour ● Antique Auto Club Vehicles arriving 12:30-1:30 PM ● departing 6 PM ● Parking on Elk Street & 12th Street around Fountain Park

Regional Business & Financing Workshop • Cross Creek Resort • 8:30 AM Registration • 9 AM-Noon Workshop • continental breakfast • Intended to inform businesses in the region about federal, state & local financing programs available. FREE. For more information or to register (required) Jo Cramer @ NW Commission @ 814.677.4800 x 113. Registration deadline is May 10.

Oil Region Alliance Entrepreneurial Business Plan Contest, "Get on the Trail!" for business development and expansion along the Erie-to-Pittsburgh Trail KICK-OFF • Munch & mingle 5:30 PM • Program, "Businesses Needed Along the Trails" 6-8 PM • National Transit Building, 206 Seneca Street, Oil City. Reservations [by May 10] call the Oil Region Alliance @ 814.677.3152. ● details

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting • 6:30 PM • Franklin Public Library • New members are always welcome!

RGHS Spring Choir Concert ● 6:30 PM ● Rocky Grove High School Auditorium ● Rocky Grove Avenue.

New York Times bestselling author Don Piper will be speaking at the First Annual Ecumenical Retreat in Franklin.  The event begins at 8 AM and will be located at Seneca Hills Bible Camp and Retreat Center, just outside of Franklin.  The one-day retreat, Waiting in Darkness, Longing for Light, is open to people of all faith communities and will focus on strengthening one’s relationship with God during times of spiritual struggle.  The cost of the retreat is $30, and includes all meals, local and guest speakers, and small group seminars focusing on a range of topics such as: dealing with depression, grief and loss, long term illness and care giving, and coping with addiction.  The day will conclude at 8 PM with an evening candlelight worship service.

Writing Workshop • 1:30-3 PM • Bossa Nova Café

Franklin Public Library Semi-annual Used Book Sale • books for adults, teens & children; games; puzzles; movies; recorded books & music • library hours • Closed on Sundays & Memorial Day.

*DeBence ● 1:30 PM ● "Mike Burkhardt" will serenade you on a Hammond X66 organ or on a Knabe Grand Piano. Donations appreciated.

Monday Evening Book Club • 6:45 PM • Franklin Public Library • The Swan Maiden, by Jules Watson. [Note: This is a week earlier than usual due to Memorial Day.] Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

FHS Spring Stage & Jazz Band Concert ● 7 PM ● Franklin High School Auditorium ● 246 Pone Lane.

River Ridge Tour ● $25 ● Full details & reservations call the Society @ 814.437.2275.

RGHS Spring Band Concert ● 6:30 PM ● Rocky Grove High School Auditorium ● Rocky Grove Avenue

Dove Chocolate Tasting Party with Denise Huffman, chocolatier  ● 6 PM ● Diane's Gift Boutique ● Bring a friend & win a prize! RSVP @ 814.671.0401.

*BCT • Maidens IV • Ohio-based all sister band. Their repertoire flavor is of Irish & Scottish traditionals with a spellbinding glaze of original & contemporary Celtic tunes by the band members themselves. Maiden IV’s high-octane, heartbeat shows share one celebratory purpose: to unite one and all in the merriment of Celtic music. 7:30 PM • $14

Miller Road Yard Sale

Pilates Classes • 8-9 AM • Riverfront Park • $5 • Bring your own mat  • sponsored by Impel Pilates Studio [In case of rain, the class will be canceled]

Memorial Service for Navy veterans ● 9 AM ● 13th Street Bridge
Memorial Service ● 9:30 AM ● Franklin Cemetery
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ● 10 AM ● Downtown Franklin
Memorial Service to honor local veterans who have died this year ● following Parade @ Bandstand Park

Finance for Seasonal Businesses, "FREE educational forum in conjunction with the Entrepreneurial Business Plan Contest." 6-8 PM • Venango College, Room 208, Frame Hall. Register by May 24 • Oil Region Alliance 814.677.3152.

DEADLINE to register for the 20th Annual Camp Good Grief ● 9 AM-8 PM ● Singing Hills Girl Scout Camp, near Two Mile Run Co. Park ● For ages 5-18, a therapeutic, fun experience in which campers learn more about grief and learn how to grow beyond their losses. Activities include swimming, campfire, workshops, memorial service & candle lighting ceremony. $10 (financial assistance available) Register @ 814.432.6555. Sponsored by the Visiting Nurses Association.

Talking about Herbs • Noon-1:30 PM • Franklin Public Library • Bring your lunch, ideals, questions & interest in medicinal and culinary herbs.

Thursday Night Concert-in-the-Park Series presents "Franklin Silver Cornet Band" ● 7:30 PM ● Bandstand Park

Pots in the Park ● 9 AM-5 PM ● Fountain Park

Miller Road Yard Sale · From 15^th Street @ the light: Turn onto Pone Lane, about a mile down the road West Park Rehab is on left, Miller Road is the next right. From Bully Hill: Turn right onto Congress Hill Road, @ the stop sign (church on right/playground on left) turn right. Miller Road is the next left.