Civitan blood drive slated
Cypress Creek Civitan is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Blood Connection bus will be in the Pineridge Realty parking lot, 2196 Sledge Road, across from Lake Royale.
Each blood donation can save up to three lives! Holiday season is normally a critical time for blood donation.
To signup and reserve a spot, go to: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/222097.
Walk-ins also welcome!
If you have any questions, contact Ken Smithwick at 252-303-1127 or (252)903-5334, or kensmithwick1940@gmail.com.
Adult reading program scheduled
It's never to 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, starting 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.
Alert Christmas parade slated
The 2025 Alert Christmas Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. This is a free event with no entry fees!
Line up starts at 1 p.m. It will be Alert's 35th Christmas Parade and there will be a Best Christmas Decorated Entry contest.
For more information, contact Larry Ayscue at 252-459-9216 or Melanie Bobbitt at 919-497-6081 or melanieb7724@gmail.com.
Farmers Market is open Fridays
The Franklin County Farmers Market will be open Friday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg. Collards, turnip roots, turnip greens, broccoli, cabbage, apples, tomatoes, fresh baked goods, local honey, pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken, lamb and farm-fresh eggs will be available.
For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.
Coats for Christmas drive underway
The annual Coats for Christmas drive is currently underway. You may drop off your new or good used clean coats, gloves and scarves at the local Farm Bureau office, 496 Redwood Lane, Louisburg.
All sizes are needed especially for kids. Donated items will be taken to Safe Space, the Senior Center and other places in Franklin County as needed. The coat drive has been going on for over 30 years.
For more information, call Wayne Champion at Farm Bureau, 919-496-2051.
Volunteer award nominees sought
Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the governor in 1979, recognizes North Carolina's most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, the award has been bestowed on thousands of North Carolinians who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local community.
Each county selects up to 10 individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one paid director of volunteers to be recognized for their contributions to their communities. One will be nominated for the Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, which is awarded to the top 20-25 volunteers in the state. A local committee evaluates the nominations.
Nomination forms are available in Franklin County at the Cooperative Extension Center and can also be found at www.volunteernc.org. Nomination forms are due by Feb. 6, to the Franklin County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension office, 103 South Bickett Blvd., Louisburg.
They can also be emailed to charles_mitchell@ncsu.edu. For questions, call Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.
Wreaths Across America, Franklinton
The Franklinton Woman's Club and The American Legion Post 52 are inviting the public to Franklinton Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m. for a wreath-laying ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony, wreaths will be placed on Veterans' graves at Fairview and Evergreen town cemeteries. This is a free event where children and adults of all ages are welcome.
FC Library announces baking programs
The Franklin County Library is planning a December program for adults called "Bake the Season Bright!"
The event will celebrate the season with the flavors of home with holiday baking books, favorite family recipes and trading some treasured homemade treats.
The two remaining programs will be at the Youngsville Library on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m., and Franklinton Library on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m.
Beef cattle producers to meet, eat
Area cattle producers are being invited to participate in a Beef Cattle Marketing dinner meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Franklin County Plaza conference room, 279 S. Bickett Blvd., (beside Tractor Supply), beginning with a meal at 5:30 pm, followed by the educational program. Updates on cattle trends and marketing information will be discussed. Guest speaker via zoom will be Dr. Derrell S. Peel, livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University. Cost $10. Registration is required by Tuesday Dec. 16 at go.ncsu.edu/2025-beef-marketing-dinner-meeting.
For more information contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office at 919-496-3344, or Ag Agent Martha Mobley, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu.
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. |
