Brunswick stew sale
American Legion Post 52 at 40 American Legion Road in Franklinton will have their "famous" Brunswick Stew fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. until sold-out.
Only 325 quarts will be made. Walk-ins are welcomed, but to ensure your order is filled before sell-out, please 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/qt. (cash or check) or $12.60/qt. (credit/debit card) and payable at pick-up. In addition to the stew fundraiser, the post is holding its first Tables of Honor event during the sale. Legionnaires will display memorabilia at the Tables of Honor, and also share their stories of service during the Korean War, Vietnam War and other military actions of the United States. No stew purchase is required.

Farmers Market open Fridays
The Franklin County Farmers Market in Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg, is open Fridays 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Late summer and early fall veggies are available most market days. Turnip salad, fall cabbage, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, fresh eggs, wildflower honey, fresh-baked sourdough bread, cookies, cinnamon rolls, pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken and handmade crafts are usually available.
For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Birdwatching club meeting info
The Franklin County Birdwatching Club meeting scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, has been rescheduled for October at a date has to be announced. For more information contact Lee Justice at 919-495-2516.

Finding the farm funds program
Learn about farm funding from local and regional experts. Topics will include grant funding eligibility, timelines, the application process and more.
Kerr-Tar "Finding the Funds" Farm Funds Program will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 27, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at the Ag Service Center Annex, 103 S. Bickett Blvd.
The cost $30 per person and a catered meal is included. Registration is required by Oct, 25, at go.ncsu.edu/finding-the-funds-farmers-meeting.
For additional information, contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office, 919-496-3344, Martha Mobley, Ag Agent, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu.

Library comes to Epsom
New library services are coming to Epsom. The Epsom Park Satellite Library Lockers became operational Oct. 14 and allows for 24/7 hold pick-ups. Combined with a book return, 24/7 wi-fi access, and the existing monthly visit from the library's bookmobile, Voyager, the library is expanding access to collections and services to the northern part of the county.
An adult program at the library will include the Daughters of the American Revolution presenting an overview of the masterpiece quilts in their collection.
The program will be at Bunn Library on Monday, Oct. 19; Franklinton Library on Tuesday, Oct. 20; at the Louisburg Library on Wednesday Oct. 21; and Youngsville Library on Thursday, Oct. 22. All these programs will begin at 4 p.m.

Moose Lodge stew sale
The Louisburg Moose Lodge is planning a Brunswick Stew sale, take-out only, on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $12 per quart.
To order, contact Johnny King at 919-496-8668, or E.H. Smith at 919-495-5390.

Silent Book Club to meet
Join fellow readers for Silent Book Club on Thursday, Oct. 15, 5-6:30 p.m. at Robbins Library on the campus of Louisburg College. Silent Book Clubs have sprung up all over the country and some refer to them as the "Introvert Happy Hour."
Refreshments are provided. All interested participants are invited to join a group discussion afterwards to share favorite books and authors. The SBC is open to all interested community members in Louisburg and Franklin County. Direct question to krichardson@louisburg.edu.

Commissioners to consider zoning change
The Franklin County commissioners will meet Tuesday, Oct. 20, to conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed self-service and/or outdoor storage facility located on Franklin County tax parcel 009749 (Peach Orchard Road).
The session will begin at 6 p.m. in the Franklin Plaza Senior Center Multi-Purpose Room, 279 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg. The agenda will be posted on the county's website.

Free breakfast for veterans, families
The Knights of Columbus, Fr. Emil J. Kapaun Assembly 3440, is hosing a free breakfast to honor all veterans.
Veterans and their immediate family are being invited to Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 2227 Highway 39/401 North in Louisburg. The breakfast will be served between 9 and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.
RSVP via text to 919-986-9171 no later than Nov. 1.

A No Kings vote early rally set
A No Kings Vote Early rally is planned in Louisburg on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Franklin County Courthouse, 102 S. Main St., Louisburg.
Organizers said this No Kings event will be different from previous ones. There will be festive activities, a political monster costume contest, music, inspirational speakers and more!
To support the local blood supply shortage, a Bloodmobile will be available for donations.
Contact indivisiblenc@gmail.com for more information.

Annual car show at Perry's School
The Perry's School Alumni Association is holding its annual car show on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Perry's School in Centerville. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. and the car show is from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. There will be cars, trucks and motorcycles. There is a registration fee and food will be sold.
For further information, call 252-767-5817 or 919-853-2278.

Quilt show planned in Louisburg
The Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers and the Lighthouse Quilters of Louisburg are planning their annual Quilt Show on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Historic Person Place on North Main Street in Louisburg.
This year's show is to benefit the Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke River and will feature many quilts on display made by the Lighthouse Quilters and others from around the quilting community in our area.
There will be a raffle of a handmade quilt and raffle tickets can be purchased at the show.
For more information or pre-show raffle ticket purchases go to the website https://quilttrailsenc.org/ or contact Diana Johnson via email admin@quilttrailsenc.org or call 727-430-9208. You do not need to be present to win; the winner will be chosen on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. and be contacted by phone after the show.

Franklinton Lions plan pancake supper
The Franklinton Lions Club is planning a pancake supper on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5 until 7 p.m. The supper is eat in or take out from the club's Chavis Street location.

4-H and FCS baking contest
Youth ages 5-18 are welcome to participate in the Franklin County 4-H & FCS Baking Contest.
In this contest, youth will try to use fall ingredients to create muffins, pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, bread, etc.
Deadline to enter is Friday, Nov. 13. Youth are required to drop off their baked item on Thursday, Nov. 19, between 1 and 4:30 p.m., at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, 103 S. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg.
Judging will take place on Friday, Nov. 20 and will be announced same day. Prizes will be given in each age category. For more information, contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office, 919-496-3344, Meg Wyatt, Dominque Simon or franklin.ces.ncsu.edu.