Church women
sponsor blood drive
Louisburg United Methodist Church will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, May 5, from 1 to 6 p.m.
This blood drive is a service project of the Louisburg Women in Faith. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Only 3 percent of the general population donates blood and there is a constant need for blood, organizers said.
Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.

4-H summer sessions planned
4-H and Franklin County Cooperative Extension are planning Sizzling Summer Sessions 2025 where there will be face-to-face opportunities for youth ages 5-18 to create summer memories through fun and hands-on activities. Camp times vary.
Registration opens Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m. Register online via Eventbrite for Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer sessions: https://go.ncsu.edu/2025sizzlingsummersessions. For more information, contact the local 4-H office at 919-496-3344 or meg_wyatt@ncsu.edu.

Spanish CPR and safety training
Spanish CPR and safety training for farm workers classes will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, May 9, at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Annex, 103 South Bickett Blvd, Louisburg.
This training will satisfy GAP Connections requirement, and cover workers' protection standards, green tobacco sickness, heat stress, CPR and will be conducted in Spanish. To register for the training, contact the Cooperative Extension office at 919-496-3344.
For additional information, call the office 919-496-3344, Ag Agent Matthew Place or email matthew_place ncsu.edu.

Spring plant sale in Bunn
The Bunn Garden Club will be having its annual spring plant sale on April 26 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 361 NC Hwy 98 West in Bunn. The garden club will also have various baskets for raffles and hot dogs and baked goods for sale.

Sheep shearing days planned
For those who have sheep or alpacas that need shearing, the Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, is planning to have a professional sheep shearer from West Virginia visit the county on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, to shear sheep for producers in the area.
If you would like to be included in their visit, contact Martha Mobley, Ag agent, at martha_mobley@ncsu.edu or call 919-496-3344, to schedule a time for your farm's visit. Price is based on a per head basis and each farm set-up fee.
A live demonstration of sheep shearing for the public will be held on Sunday morning, May 11, during the Fourth Annual 'Women in Ag' Local Food & Fiber Tour at one of the farm stops. Nine Franklin County farms will be showcased on this free tour.

New 'pint night' events planned
American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton is inviting all veterans and spouses/significant others to a new monthly event - Pint Night.
The event is a relaxed, social atmosphere away from the structured business meetings that are held at the Post, organizers said. It is a way for veterans of all ages to come together to share experiences, needs, and ideas on how veterans can be supported within our communities.
The event also helps recognize and patronize local small businesses that invest in our communities.
The next Pint Night is on May 7 at 7 p.m. at Yacht Club Beverage House in Youngsville. All veterans are welcome. You do not have to be a member of The American Legion to attend.

'No Pool' party is planned
The Franklin Chapter of Down Home NC will be hosting a "No Pool" Party on Saturday, April 26, at Franklinton Park, 99 Park Avenue in Franklinton, beginning at 11 a.m., in support of their campaign to demand a new county run, indoor pool facility. There will be food, a live DJ and, unfortunately, "No Pool" yet. For more information and to RSVP, please visit dhnc.info/nopoolparty.

Grant opportunity deadline extended
In an effort to promote business growth in Northeast Franklin County as well as Franklin County, NC in general, the Northeast Franklin Revitalization (NEFR) Group is offering a grant program to encourage new businesses and help expand existing small businesses under two years old and with a workforce of three or less.
The grant amount will be $650 each, awarded to 10 small businesses to start or expand a small business in Franklin County. Free entrepreneurial 4-week evening class attendance through Vance-Granville Community College is required, with classes beginning May 1. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Deadline to apply is now midnight, tonight, April 24. See www.NEFranklinRevitalization.org for more information.

Car and Truck show
Oak Grove Lodge #393 will have a Car and Truck Show, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at the former D&J Automotive, 1188 US 401 Hwy S., Louisburg. There is a $20 registration fee per entry, with trophies awarded.

White Level BBQ
White Level Fire Department will have their Pork or Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. until sold out, Saturday, April 26. Eat-in or take-out at the White Level Fire Department, 2465 White Level Road, Louisburg; or take-out only at the old D&J in Louisburg, Hwy. 56. The auction begins at 2 p.m.

Boys and Girls Club BBQ fundraiser
A barbecue plate fundraiser to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club is planned for Monday, April 28, at Johnny's Barbecue in Louisburg. Plates will be available from 4 to 7 p.m., drive through only, and will include barbecue, potato salad, slaw and hushpuppies. Cost is $12.
Tickets can be purchased at Blue Collie Coffee in Louisburg or from any board member.

LHS Class of 1975 50th reunion
The Louisburg High School Class of 1975 is organizing its 50th Class Reunion for Saturday, June 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Mayo Event Center, 303 Nash Street, Louisburg. If you were a member of the Louisburg High School Class of 1975 and would like to attend the reunion, call Willie Perry at (919) 809-2633 or email waperry57@aol.com for more information.