Stew sale
The Louisburg Moose Lodge is planning a Brunswick Stew sale, take-out only, on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1 - to 4 p.m.
To order, contact Johnny King at 919-496-8668, or E.H. Smith at 919-495-5390.

GOP meeting scheduled
The Franklin County Republican Party will hold its monthly covered dish dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. for the dinner and with the meeting following at 7 p.m., Thursday Oct. 9 at the Youngsville Community Building, 115 East Main Street.
All Republicans are invited. Hot dogs and drinks will be served, covered dishes would be appreciated.
Contact GOP Chairman Ed Strickland, (919-210-7629, or email: edstrickland1@aol.com.

Farmers market open Fridays
The Franklin County Farmers Market is open Fridays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg. Turnip Salad, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, squash, zucchini, Fall grapes along with vine-ripe tomatoes, canned tomatoes and pickles are available as are sourdough bread and freshly-baked goods. There also will be handmade crafts from quilts to wooden wear and soaps. For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Scouting Round Up Night planned
Cub Scout Pack 510 and Boy Scout Troop 555 are joining together to have Scouting Nights on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Louisburg United Methodist Church on North Main Street
All boys ages 5 to 17 are invited to join Scouting.
For more information, questions or to sign up, visit BeAScout.org.
Or, contact Michelle Moser at 919-630-4228, dmmoser1978@ gmail.com or Larry Hunt at 919-696-1364.

Piedmont Forest Landowners' Summit
The Piedmont Forest Landowner's Summit will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., at the Chatham County Agricultural & Conference Center in Pittsboro
A diverse group of speakers will present on a variety of topics related to forestry, conservation and wildlife. The cost for the summit is $35 and includes a light breakfast and catered lunch.
Deadline to register is Oct. 2. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piedmont-forest-landowners-summit-tickets-1587615052359?aff=oddtdtcreator.
The group will be traveling in the Franklin County van, leaving from the Ag Center's parking lot in Louisburg at 6:15 a.m., returning after 6:30 p.m. To reserve a seat in the van, call the office, 919-496-3344, Martha Mobley.
For more information about these programs, visit franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/ or call Franklin County Cooperative Extension, 919-496-3344.

Pilot Lions plan golf tourney
The Pilot Lions, 50 Pilot By-Pass, Zebulon will host their annual tournament Friday, Oct. 10 starting at 1 p.m.
Sponsors and teams are invited. The Lions' renowned BBQ chicken dinner is included afterwards.
Call Jay Brantley, 252-813-7706 or Jerry Carlyle, 919-623-5639 or see any Lions members to sign up. All proceeds go to support local Lions projects.

Legion Post plans stew sale
The American Legion Post 52 at 40 American Legion Road in Franklinton will have their "Famous" Brunswick Stew fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. until sell-out, hopefully around 2 p.m.
Only 300 quarts will be made. Walk-ins are welcomed, but to ensure your order is filled before sell-out, please pre-order 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/qt. (cash or check) or $12.60/qt. (credit/debit card) and payable at pick-up.

BHS Reunion scheduled
Bunn High School class of 2010 will hold its 15-year class reunion October 24-25.
Friday Oct. 24: Happy hour at 5:30 p.m. at Rustic Roots in Bunn; reserved seating at Bunn v. Louisburg football game at 7 p.m. at BHS.
Saturday, Oct. 25: class reunion at 4 p.m. at Tar Banks Brewery in Louisburg.
Happy hour and the reunion are free to attend. Kids are welcomed. There is $10 entry for the football game.
For more details, email bunnhighschool2010reunion@gmail.com.

Bluegrass group to perform here
After releasing four Top Ten Billboard albums, Siler City, NC based Nu-Blu have established themselves as one of the top acoustic acts in the music industry.
They will perform on Friday, Oct. 17, at Louisburg College as part of the Allen de Hart Concert Series.
Tickets are available on-line at www.jpacarts.com, or by calling the Louisburg College Box Office at (919) 497-3300, M-F, 1 to 5 p.m. T
he show starts at 7:30, with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. All seats are reserved.
The Jones Performing Arts Center is located at 501 N. Main St. in Louisburg directly behind the Robbins Library, which is on the corner of Main and College streets.