Justice Fire Dept.
BBQ Plate sale
Justice Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a plate sale on Saturday, April 18.
Plates will be $12 each and feature either barbecue pork or chicken with all the fixin's.
Sales will begin at 11 a.m. at the fire department or D&J in Louisburg.

'Burg Arts Fest
Collective Arts of Franklin County will have their 'Burg Arts Fest, 3 - 7 p.m., Saturday, April 25, in Downtown Louisburg on Nash and Main streets. There will be free games, a 50/50 raffle, paint and sip, and a paint and throw activity. For information, email: info@collectiveartsfc.org.

Relay for Life
Franklin County Relay for Life will hold its main Relay event Friday, April 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Franklinton High School Football/Track Stadium, 910 Cedar Creek Road, Franklinton. In case of rain, the event will be held in the gym.
The theme this year is "Cancer is No Match for Us." Dress as your favorite Superhero or Avenger character. The survivor walk is at 6:15 p.m.
The Relay team will be selling luminarias and torches to honor your loved one, while raising money for the American Cancer Society.
To donate or for team information, contact Danette Cheatham at (919) 906-5002.

Blood drive in Louisburg
Louisburg United Women in Faith will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 20, at the Louisburg United Methodist Church, 402 North Main Street.
Participants can park on Noble street for easy access to the fellowship hall, the site of the blood drive.
To set up an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find drive. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Home Builders offering a scholarship
The Franklin County Home Builders Association Craftsman Legacy Scholarship is designed to support students pursuing careers in the residential construction industry or skilled trades, including fields such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, masonry, and related technical programs -- and now is the time to apply.
Applicants must be a resident of Franklin County and desire a career in the residential construction industry or related skilled trades.
Applications are due by April 15. For additional information and the link to apply, email info@franklincountyhba.org.

Boys State candidates sought
The American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton is looking for two candidates for the June 21-27 Tar Heel Boy's State to be held at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, NC.
The $500 delegate tuition is paid by Post 52. Candidates are current High School juniors and public, private and accredited home school students are eligible.
Tar Heel Boy's State is a week-long program that will bring 200 boys from around the state to learn about the workings of state government by participating in creating a mock government with all position from governor, legislators, and event elected county officials. This is a real scholarship application booster and can be a beneficial credential for college applications and military academy appointment, organizers said.
Tar Heel Boys' State delegates can apply for the prestigious Samsung Scholarship that has awards of $10,000, $5,000, and $1,250 for each winner.
Learn more about Tar Heel Boy's State and the Samsung Scholarship visit https://tarheelboysstate.org/ and https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships/samsung-american-legion-scholarship. Parents that have a child interested should contact Commander Chris Smith at csmithforest@gmail.com to learn more information and how to apply.

Picnic in Park for teen parents
A Picnic in the Park event called Building Your Village is planned for Friday, May 9, in the Franklinton Park, 99 Park Avenue in Franklinton.
The event will provide health screenings, other resources, giveaways, fun and food between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
This is a free community event open to teen parents, their families and support systems.
Call 919-496-2533, extension 2355 for more information.

Food pantry and healthcare screening
Perry's School Alumni Association is hosting a Mobile Food Pantry on Tuesday, April 14, from 1 until 2:30 p.m. at Perry's School, 2226 Laurel Mill-Centerville Road in Centerville. Advance Healthcare will be on site with a medical clinic bus to do blood pressure and diabetes monitoring. Also, there will be a library bookmobile.
This food pantry is made possible through partnership with Sowing Seeds NC Inc. and the Franklin County Interfaith Church Council. Everyone is invited.

The Embers coming to Louisburg College
The Embers, North Carolina's official Ambassadors of Music, have traveled the country laying the groundwork for "beach music" in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast and every beach in between. The band has been creating lasting memories since its inception in 1958.
The Embers will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Louisburg College JPAC on Friday, April 17.
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 in the Holt Lobby of the JPAC.