Legion planning
barbecue fundraiser
The American Legion Post 52 at 40 American Legion Road in Franklinton will have their yearly BBQ chicken and pork plate fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. or until sell-out. Plates will include two Southern sides, bread, and a beverage if eating in.
The cost is $12/plate (cash or check). They accept Visa and Mastercard with an additional 60 cents convenience fee. Plates are eat-in or take-out. The Auxiliary Unit 52 will be selling desserts for $1 to $3 cash.
The event helps the post fund programs for veterans, youth and the community.

Bunn Lions plan golf tourney
The Bunn Cert Lions Club is planning a golf tournament fund raiser -- and needs 23 teams to register in advance for the event. The tourney is slated for 8 a.m. Sept. 27 at the River Golf Course, 170 Clear Water Road, Louisburg.
Call Will Smith at 919-495-7310 to register. Registration is $400 per team . Checks can also be mailed to the Lions Club at 8435 NC 56. Louisburg, 27549.

Local Democrats plan July meetings
The Franklin County Democratic Party has several meetings remaining this month, including:
•The Democratic Women will meet July 14; and the LGBTQ+ Democrats on July 15. All meetings are at 7 p.m.
•The Senior Democrats meet at 10 a.m. July 19.
All 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.

GOP meeting slated
The Franklin County Republican Party will hold its monthly covered dish dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. for the dinner and meeting following at 7 p.m., Thursday July 10, 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. For further information, contact GOP Chairman Ed Strickland @ 919-210-7629, or email: edstrickland1@aol.com.

Funds for farms to be topic
"Finding the Funds for your Farm: USDA Programs" is the subject of a meeting slated for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22.
State representatives from the USDA (NRCS/FSA), NC Forestry Service, and NC Soil & Water will present a program on funding availability for the coming year with discussions on programs they have available for the landowner, particularly the livestock producer, and benefits for individual farms, also the update on the USDA Farm Bill will be discussed.
A catered dinner will be followed by the program in the annex at the Agricultural Services Building, 103 S. Bickett Blvd, Louisburg. Cost is $20 per person. Registration is required. Register online by July 18 at https://go.ncsu.edu/finding-farm-funds-usda-programs.
For more information, call the Extension office, 919-496-3344 or Martha Mobley, Extension agent, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu.

Annual horse farm tour slated
Area horse owners and equine enthusiasts are invited to join the Franklin County Center for the 29th Annual Franklin County Regional Horse Farm Tour on Friday, Aug. 1, beginning at 7:30 a.m., and concluding around 2:30 p.m.
Participants will gather from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m., in the parking lot of the Ag Services Building,103 S. Bickett Blvd., in Louisburg, and carpool to three area horse farms in Franklin County followed by lunch and door prizes. Cost is $27 per person.
Registration is required by Thursday, July 30, at go.ncsu.edu/29th-annual-franklincountyregion-horsefarmtour.
For more information contact the office, 919-496-3344, or Martha Mobley, Extension agent, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu.