Benefit hot dog
dinner planned
A dinner to feature "Fabulous Hot Dogs" is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday March 12, at Louisburg United Methodist Church 402 North Main Street, Louisburg.
It's a free dinner -- but all donations will go to the Scout Endowment in memory of the late Charles Fenske, a long-time local Scout leader.
The dinner will feature in addition to hot dogs, a fixings bar, baked beans, chips, dessert, drinks and grilled cheese/baked potato options.
The dinner will be hosted by the church and Boy Scout Troop 555.

Civitan plans a Friendship Dance
The Cypress Creek Civitan Club has scheduled its annual Friendship/Special Needs Dance for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14.
The dance is free -- with pizza and refreshments provided. All exceptional children ages 10 and up and their family members are invited.
The dance will be held in the New Vision Building behind the Baptist Church, 205 E. Jewitt Avenue, Bunn.
RSVP with number of attendees to: Shyrl 570-428-3204 or Nancy 607-349-9407.

Moose Lodge stew sale
The Louisburg Moose Lodge is planning a Brunswick Stew sale, take-out only, on Saturday, March 21, for $10 per quart. Pick up from 1 to 4 p.m.
To order, contact Johnny King at 919-496-8668, or E.H. Smith at 919-495-5390.

Perry's School project underway
The Perry's School Alumni Association is working to make the former Perry's High School of Centerville into a Community Center. The immediate goal is to restore the gym to make it available for a wide variety of activities from sports to community meetings, games, birthday parties, wedding receptions, reunions and many other activities.
Monetary donations, materials and labor are needed to reach the goal. Those wishing to help are asked to call 252-767-5817 or 919-853-2278. Donations may be mailed to Perry's School Alumni, P.O. Box 105, Louisburg. More information is available on the group's website: www.perrysschoolnc.com.

'Empty Bowls' fundraiser slated
A fund-raiser for Community Cares called Empty Bowls is being planned for 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement used around the world to raise money for food-related charities to feed the hungry in their communities.
This event is for Community Cares, a group which addresses food insecurity of students in Franklin County Schools.
The event will be at the Louisburg Fire Department at 102 Wade Avenue, Louisburg, and will be part of the Franklin County Firehouse Chili Cook Off.
Tickets will be $15 for chili and a hand-thrown pottery bowl to keep. Chili only is $10, $5 for a child-size chili and kids five and under eat free. There also will be entertainment and raffles.
For tickets or more information, call or text 540-220-2962.

Blood drive planned at Lake Royale
Cypress Creek Civitan is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Blood Connection bus will be in the Pineridge Realty parking lot, 2196 Sledge Road, across from Lake Royale
To signup and reserve a spot, go to: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/222097
Walk-ins are also welcome!
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Smithwick at 252-303-1127 or (252)903-5334, or kensmithwick1940@gmail.com.

Louisburg Library closing for update
Louisburg Library on North Main Street is closed for approximately two months for renovations which began March 2. The book drop is also closed during this time but due dates have been extended to May 16 and there will be no late fees.
Updates include fresh paint and carpet, a STEAM-themed mural, new educational play features and shelving in the children's area, a refreshed layout and a meeting space for in-person and virtual meetings, said Sarah Hefner, outreach librarian.
The library branches in Bunn, Franklinton and Youngsville will remain open and "we encourage patrons to visit them to return materials and participate in their regular programming," Hefner added.

Franklinton Lions planning pancake supper
The Franklinton Lions Club is planning a pancake summer at the club's Chavis Street location. The supper will be Thursday, March 5, and serving will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

Commissioners delay meeting ... again
The Franklin County commissioners have changed their March meeting date yet again. The board was scheduled to meet March 2 but that meeting was first delayed a week to Monday, March 9. But now the meeting is slated for 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, in the Franklin Plaza training room, 279 South Bickett Blvd., Louisburg.

GOP plans precinct meeting, convention
The Franklin County Republican Party will have precinct meetings starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Franklin County commissioners' meeting room (beside Tractor Supply) in Louisburg.
The county convention will follow at 4 p.m. Registration begins 2:30 p.m. Many candidates will be in attendance and delegates to the district and state convention will be elected.
If you have any questions, contact Ed Strickland, chairman, at 919-210-7629.

Food giveaway at Perry's School
Perry's School Alumni Association is hosting a Mobile Food Pantry on Tuesday, March 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Perry's School, 2226 Laurel Mill-Centerville Road, Centerville.
Advance Healthcare will also be on site with their medical clinic bus and will be doing blood pressure checks.
Everyone is invited to this free food giveaway.