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Centerville BBQ
Centerville Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Fireman's Day, Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. until sold out.
They will be selling BBQ pork and BBQ chicken plates, as well as combo plates, $10 each, eat-in or take out at Centerville Fire Department and take-out at the old D & J parking lot on Hwy. 56. Raffle tickets will be sold and there will be an auction at 2 p.m. at the fire department.

Louisburg sets budget meeting
The Louisburg Town Council will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 14, for a "budget strategic planning" session. The meeting is open to the public.

Epsom chicken plate sale
The Epsom Fire Department is planning a chicken plate sale for Friday, April 5, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Plates will include chicken, potatoes, green beans and dessert and will be available for $12 each.

Legion Post 52 hosts fish fry
The American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton will hold its annual Good Friday Fish Fry Fundraiser on March 29 at 40 American Legion Road from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Fish plates, including traditional sides, will be $10 each and dine in or take out is available.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 52 will be holding a bake sale in conjunction with the fish plate fundraiser. Various baked goods will be available for $1 - $3/each. Cash only, please.

Relay for Life Survivor dinner
A survivor curbside dinner is being planned by organizers of the Relay for Life organization in Franklin County.
The dinner will be from 3 until 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, in the parking lot of Maria Parham - Franklin, 100 Hospital Drive, Louisburg.
Register by March 10 to receive your 2024 survivor shirt prior to the dinner. Survivors can wear an old survivor tee-shirt or show off their purple on this day, organizers said. A survivor and their one guest will receive a dinner plate. Register by calling 1-800-227-2345, option 4; or RSVP to Mildred Cheatham, cheatham_mildred@yahoo.com

Flag ceremony
The Joseph J. Davis #537 UDC, Franklin Rifles #310 SCV, Popular Springs Grays #1700 SCV, are holding the 163rd Anniversary Flying of the First Flag Ceremony, 2 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at the Franklin County Courthouse.
It will be the 34th annual Flag Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Service. Speaker will be Mark Pace, historian from Granville County. The event is open to the public.

Gardening class
The Cooperative Extension Service is planning a class for gardeners that will be taught in three locations.
Vegetable Gardening in Franklin classes will be taught by Charles Mitchell, Franklin County Extension director and horticulture agent, from 3 to 5 p.m., March 26 at the Franklinton Library, 9 W. Mason Street, Franklinton; on April 3 at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Annex, 103 S. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg; and on April 17 at the Bunn Library, 610 Main St., Bunn.
All classes are free and open to the public.
Register online at go.ncsu.edu/vegetablegardeningfranklin.
For more information, visit https://franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/.

Easter egg hunt
The Bunn Cert Lions Club is planning a community Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30.
The event will be held at Walmart, 705 Retail Way, Louisburg.
The free event will begin with an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. with prizes to be awarded. There also will be bouncy houses and face painting for the kids.

Four County 4-H poultry show and sale
Registration is open for the 2024 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale. There will be two breeds available. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 28.
Rules, regulations and registration information are available at https://go.ncsu.edu/poultry-show-rules-regs-registration. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Office with any questions. For additional information, contact the Franklin County Center, 919-496-3344, Meg Wyatt, megwyatt@ncsu.edu.

Maude Fest slated for March 23
The sixth annual Maude Fest, a Louisburg Fire Department fund raiser to preserve a piece of local history, is slated for Saturday, March 23, at the Louisburg College JPAC.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m Tickets are $20 each.
Featured entertainment this year are the Larry Frick Band with guest Gary Braddy and Starlett and Big John with Clifton Perry.
Proceeds will go to benefit the restoration of Maude, Louisburg's 1921 American La France fire truck. The now-fully reconditioned truck, the first motorized fire-fighting vehicle in the county, makes frequent appearances in local parades.

Friendship/Special Needs Dance
The Cypress Creek Civitan Club is sponsoring a Friendship/Special Needs Dance on March 23, from 6-8 p.m., at the New Vision Building behind the Bunn Baptist Church, 205 E. Jewitt Avenue, Bunn, NC.
A DJ will provide the music. This is a free dance for all exceptional children (ages 10 & up), family members, and guests. Pizza and other refreshments will be provided.
RSVP with number of attendees by March 18 to Brenda Smithwick (252) 303-1127 or (919)514-0853; or Jane Keller (252) 478-4941 or (252) 382-0420.

Ag opportunities meeting set
The 2024 Franklin Region Agritourism Opportunities Conference which will cover such topics as farm stays, tiny houses and more will be conducted Thursday, March 28, at the Franklin Plaza meeting room, 279 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg (next to Tractor Supply). The all-day conference will begin with registration at 8:30 am. Guest speakers include Franklin County leaders, Roxanne Reed, of the Farm at Buzzard Rock in Yadkin County and Larry Land and Jason McLawhorn of McLawland Farms in Mecklenburg County.
Lunch is included with registration. Pre-register at go.ncsu.edu/franklin-region-agritourism-conference. Deadline to register is 5 p.m.Friday, March 22. For additional information, call 919-496-3344 or e-mail Martha Mobley, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu.


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