American Legion plans stew sale
The American Legion Post 52 at 40 American Legion Road in Franklinton will have their "Famous" Brunswick Stew fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 10, beginning at 11 a.m. until sell-out, hopefully around 2 p.m.
Only 325 quarts will be made. Walk-ins are welcomed, but to ensure your order is filled before sell-out, pre-order your stew by calling or texting Legionnaire Steve Ijames at (919) 727-0087 or email at stephen.ijames@gmail.com by giving your name, phone number, and the number of quarts you wish to purchase.
Cost is $12 per quart (cash or check) or $12.60 per quart with credit or debit card and payable at pick-up.

Pilot Lions plan blood drive
The Pilot Lions Club, located at 50 Pilot By-pass, will host a Red Cross blood drive Monday, Jan. 12. from 1 to 6 p.m.
Blood donors could win a trip to the Super Bowl by giving! For details, see RedCrossBlood.org. You can schedule your appointment or walk-ins are welcome.

Adult reading program scheduled
It's never too late to build your reading confidence.
An Adult Basic Reading Program designed especially for adults who want to build confidence and ability in reading will be held at the Concord Community Center, 645 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, which began Jan. 6.
The courses offered will be Basic Reading 1 and 2. There is no tuition fee. The cost of the book is $20. Participants who complete the 12-week program will receive a certificate at the end of the session.
The course will run consecutively with a two-week break in between. The classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (final time to be determined.) This class is for adults only.
To register and for more information, contact Diane at 856-834-5063 or email diane@needtosucceed.org. Information can also be obtained at needtosucceed.org.

Pancake supper
Franklinton Lions Club will have a pancake supper 5 p.m., tonight, Jan. 8, at 205 S. Chavis Street, Franklinton.

Tobacco and GAP meeting
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., at Franklin Plaza, 279 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, for the Upper Middle Belt Tobacco & GAP Meeting. Lunch will be provided. Two Hours Of NODX NCDA&CS Pesticide Credit. Soil Fumigation training will be offered following lunch.
Registration required at https://go.ncsu.edu/uppermiddlebeltgap2026
For more information, contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office 919-496-3344, Extension Agent Matthew Place.

Franklin Library's january programs
Enjoy needlework, crocheting, or knitting? Bring your work in progress and join fellow crafters for a relaxing, social time at the library's Sit and Stitch program for adults. This program will be at Youngsville on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m.; Bunn on Monday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.; and Louisburg on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m.
Also planned is the teen program, Fidget!, where teens will get the chance to make your own fidget toy, all supplies provided! It will be at 4 p.m. at Franklinton on Thursday, Jan. 8; Bunn on Tuesday, Jan. 20; Louisburg on Thursday, Jan. 22; and Youngsville on Jan. 26.
Starting Jan. 5, the library's weekly Family Storytime at 10 a.m. and Afternoon Adventure at 4 p.m. programs will return. Stop by Louisburg on Mondays, Youngsville on Tuesdays, Franklinton on Wednesdays and Bunn on Thursdays to check them out.

Town hall to feature candidates
A meet-the-candidates town hall event is slated for 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at the Louisburg Magnet High School auditorium, 201 Allen Lane.
Three candidates for Franklin County commissioner, Darin Wilder, district 2; Michelle Strong, district 4 and Miltrene Brodie-Newell, at large district 6, are scheduled to be there.
The event is open to the public.