Farmers Market
The Franklin County Farmer's Market, located in the Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg is open Friday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Vine-ripe tomatoes, turnip salad, cabbage, fall apples, grapes, pumpkins, farm-fresh eggs, pasture-raised pork, beef, chicken, and lamb, as well as fresh baked goods and handmade crafts.
For more information contact Pat Ayscue, market manager with the Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.
Legion Post 52 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. 5, from 11 a.m. until sell-out, hopefully around 2 p.m.
Only 250 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 number of quarts you wish to purchase. Cost is $10/qt. (cash or check) and payable at pick-up.
Swap meet, farm show planned
An antique swap meet and farm show is being planned for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. until dark both days. It will be held at the Gold Sand Fire Department and Edward's farm, 2295 Person Road, Louisburg, next to the Gold Sand Fire Station.
Featured will be old cars, tractors, trucks, tools, hit and miss engines and an auction will begin at 12 sharp on Saturday.
Travis Marshall Conn will provide music on Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m.
Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available on Friday and Saturday and Saturday also will include chicken and BBQ plates.
Admission is $2 at the gate, children under 12 are free.
Primitive camp sites are available but there are no electric hookups.
For more information, contact Chris Edwards at 919-495-1814.
Upcoming shows
On Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.,15-time Grammy award winner Ricky Skaggs and his band, Kentucky Thunder will perform at the JPAC.
As an additional bonus, The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will perform at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16. They will present a program of traditional, contemporary and patriotic numbers designed to inspire the community. This show is free to the public, but tickets are required for admission.
Tickets are available on-line at www.jpacarts.com, or by calling the Louisburg College Box Office at (919) 497-3300. The Box Office is located in the Holt Lobby of the JPAC.
Chess tournament for kids
Louisburg Masonic Lodge 413 is planning a Chess Tournament for Kids on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Signups will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 10 a.m. There are two categories, one for children 12 and under and the other for teens 13 to 16. Hot dogs will be served after the tournament.
The lodge is located at 126 Jolly Street in Louisburg. For more information, contact Eddie Watson at 919-630-5231.
Pumpkin Contest planned
Franklin County 4-H is planning the 2024 Franklin County 4-H Pumpkin Carving, Decorating and Story Contest.
The contest is open to youths ages 5-18 (as of Jan. 1). Participants will create their pumpkin project at home using their own pumpkin and supplies. To participate, youth will complete a Google form registration at go.ncsu.edu/2024.franklincounty4-h.pumpkin.contest and upload up to three pictures of their pumpkin. All entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Oct. 25. Pumpkins will be judged and winners will be announced on Oct. 30.
For more information, contact the office 919-496-3344, Meg Wyatt, Franklin County 4-H Agent, meg_wyatt@ncsu.edu or visit their website at franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/
Pumpkin skin care workshop slated
N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent Dominque Simon is planning a pumpkin skin care workshop on Tuesdays, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. or Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Franklin County Center Annex, 103 S. Bickett Blvd., for a fun and interactive workshop. Learn how to make scrubs, bath tea and pumpkin soap from the season's favorite ingredient. Cost is $30. Registration Link: https://go.ncsu.edu/pumpkinskincare2024.
For more information or questions, contact the office, 919-496-3344, Dominque Simon or dominque_simon@ncsu.edu.
Stew sale
The Louisburg Moose Lodge is planning a Brunswick Stew sale, take-out only on Saturday, Nov. 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
To order, contact Johnny King at 919-496-8668, or E.H. Smith at 919-495-5390.
Franklin Forestry Mill Tour
Franklin Forestry Mill Tour will take place 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, beginning at Franklin Plaza, 279 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. The tour will include Toney Lumber Co. and Smokehouse Lumber Co./Louisburg Hardwoods. The tour is approved for two hours of Cat 1 CFE credits. Vans will be provided for transportation.
Register online by 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at https://go.ncsu.edu/franklin-forestry-mill-tour. Fee is $15.
For additional information, contact the office at 919-496-3344, Matthew Place, matthew_place@ncsu.edu.
Reunion save the date
Franklin County Training School/Riverside High School Alumni Reunion (1928 - 1969), is planning their reunion Nov 29 and 30, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Emperor Boulevard, Durham, N.C. Special hotel rates are available until Nov. 7, and can be booked by calling (919)941-5050.
Deadline for receipt of the- reunion fee is Nov. 1.
To request a registration form or for additional information, contact Robert Mann at (919) 496-0979 or email rbmann41@yahoo.com or James Davis at (919) 964-9538.
Dems' executive committee to meet
The Franklin County Democratic Party Executive Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Oct. 3. All local registered Democrats are welcome.
Meetings are held at party headquarters, 108 E Nash Street in downtown Louisburg.
Contact the FCDP at ncfranklindems@gmail.com or visit linktr.ee/franklincountyncdems for more info. |
