FIRECRACKER FESTIVAL, 6 to 11 p.m. July 3, Indiana Masonic Home, 690 State St., Franklin, schedule of events: 6 to 7 p.m.: concert by the Franklin Community Band; 6 to 10 p.m.: food vendors; 6 to 9 p.m.: bounce houses, 6 to 9 p.m.: horse wagon rides, 6:30 p.m.; “Fastest Kid in Town” race; 7:15 to 9:45 p.m.: Blue River Band, 10:10 p.m.: Norman P. Blankenship Jr. Fireworks Celebration; franklinparks.org
TECH HELP: ONLINE TUTORIALS, 1 p.m. July 7, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, 15-minute presentation on online computer tutorials, followed by a question-and-answer session on any tech topic of your choosing; bring your own device or use the library’s computers. No registration required, greenwoodlibrary.us
PROJECT FOODIE, 6 p.m. July 8, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, DIY-themed event; cooking up some easy-to-make pantry staples. There will be samples and recipes for everything featured in the program, greenwoodlibrary.us
