Legion planning a fish fry fundraiser
The American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 40 American Legion Road from 11 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. White fish plates, including traditional sides are $12 each cash or $12.60 with credit/debit card service fee. Dine in or take out is available.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 52 will be holding a bake sale in conjunction with the fish plate fundraiser. Various baked goods will be available for $1 until $3/each, cash only please.

Blood Connection blood drive set
Cypress Creek Civitan is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Blood Connection bus will be in the Pineridge Realty parking lot, 2196 Sledge Road, across from Lake Royale.
Each blood donation saves up to three lives, officials said. Donors need to be at least 16 years old (16 & 17-year-olds need a permission slip (which will be at the blood drive), weigh at least 110 pounds, bring their ID, and be in general good health.
To signup and reserve a spot, go to: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/222097. Walk-ins also welcome!
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Smithwick at 252-303-1127 or (252)903-5334, or kensmithwick1940@gmail.com.

Farmers market open Fridays
The Franklin County Farmers Market is open Fridays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg. Butterbeans, purple hull peas, local vine-ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, pasture-raised pork, chicken, lamb, beef and farm-fresh eggs as well as local honey are available as are fresh-baked sourdough bread, brownies, cookies, beautiful plants and unique crafts.
For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Pesticide recertifications planned
V Credit Recertification will be conducted at 9 a.m. Sept. 23 at Franklin County Extension Office Annex, 103 S Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg. To register for a training or for additional information, contact the office, 919-496-3344, or Ag Agent Matthew Place, mbplace@ncsu.edu.

Democratic women's golf tourney
The Democratic Women of Franklin County will sponsor its 23rd golf tournament fundraiser, Sept. 19 beginning at 11 a.m.. at the Olde Liberty Golf Course, 100 Commonwealth Dr., Youngsville 27596.
Registration is $80 per player. Checks may be mailed to 421 Long Mill Road, Franklinton 27525 For more information call 919-495-8869. In event of rain, the tourneywill be held Sept. 26.

LHS Class of 1985 plans reunion
All members of the Louisburg High School Class of 1985 are invited as the class celebrates its 40th reunion, a three-part event, the weekend of Sept. 26 to 28, in Wake Forest.
Contact Angela Wilkins Pierce at angelawpierce67@gmail.com for information on hotel accommodations, eventbrite ticket pricing and a time-line of events.

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.

Scouting Round Up Night planned
Cub Scout Pack 510 and Boy Scout Troop 555 are joining together to have Scouting Nights on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Louisburg United Methodist Church on North Main Street
A special Scout Round Up Night is planned for Sept. 29 at the same location.
All boys ages 5 to 17 are invited to join Scouting.
For more information, questions or to sign up, visit BeAScout.org.
Or, contact Michelle Moser at 919-630-4228, dmmoser1978@ gmail.com or Larry Hunt at 919-696-1364.

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, Sept.11, 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. Contact GOP Chairman Ed Strickland, (919-210-7629, or email: edstrickland1@aol.com.

Piedmont Forest Landowners' Summit
The Piedmont Forest Landowner's Summit will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., at the Chatham County Agricultural & Conference

Center in Pittsboro
A diverse group of speakers will present on a variety of topics related to forestry, conservation and wildlife. The cost for the summit is $35 and includes a light breakfast and catered lunch.
Deadline to register is Oct. 2. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piedmont-forest-landowners-summit-tickets-1587615052359?aff=oddtdtcreator.
The group will be traveling in the Franklin County van, leaving from the Ag Center's parking lot in Louisburg at 6:15 a.m., returning after 6:30 p.m. To reserve a seat in the van, call the office, 919-496-3344, Martha Mobley.
For more information about these programs, visit franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/ or call Franklin County Cooperative Extension, 919-496-3344.

9/11 Ceremony
The Franklin County Firefighter's Association is set to host a 9/11 Ceremony, in observance of the lives lost and heroism displayed by emergency responders during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
The event is slated for Thursday, Sept. 11, at noon on the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse, 102 S. Main Street, Louisburg.

Bunn Fun Day
Bunn Fun Day will be Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and will feature music, bounce houses, games, food trucks, vendors, basket raffles, and more. There is a free park and ride at Bunn High School, pick up by flag pole at gym side of building.
Fun Zone wrist bands will be available for $10 (all ages) to be able to bounce and play all day at the event in downtown Bunn, located between Railroad and Main streets.

Centerville BBQ
Centerville Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Fireman's Day Fall fundraiser, Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. until sold out.
They will be selling BBQ pork and BBQ chicken plates, as well as combo plates, $12 each.
Plates will be sold at the firehouse (eat-in or take-out) in Centerville and take-out at the old D & J parking lot on Hwy. 56.
Raffle tickets will be sold and there will be an auction at 2 p.m. at the fire department.

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