Adult reading
program scheduled
An Adult Basic Reading Program designed especially for adults who want to build confidence and ability in reading will be held at the Concord Community Center, 645 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, starting Jan. 6.
The courses offered will be Basic Reading 1 and 2. There is no tuition fee. The cost of the book is $20. Participants who complete the 12-week program will receive a certificate at the end of the session. The course will run consecutively with a two-week break in between. The classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (final time to be determined.) This class is for adults only.
To register and for more information, contact Diane at 856-834-5063 or email diane@needtosucceed.org. Information can also be obtained at needtosucceed.org.

Farmers Market is open Fridays
The Franklin County Farmers Market will be open Friday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg. Collards, turnip greens, cabbage, sweet potatoes, apples, pecans, sourdough bread, fresh-baked cookies, pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken and farm-fresh eggs as well as unique handmade crafts and soaps will be available.
For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Coats for Christmas drive underway
The annual Coats for Christmas drive is currently underway. You may drop off your new or good used clean coats, gloves and scarves at the local Farm Bureau office, 496 Redwood Lane, Louisburg.
All sizes are needed especially for kids. Donated items will be taken to Safe Space, the Senior Center and other places in Franklin County as needed. The coat drive has been going on for over 30 years.
For more information, call Wayne Champion at Farm Bureau, 919-496-2051.

FC Library announces baking programs
The Franklin County Library is planning a December program for adults called "Bake the Season Bright!"
The event will celebrate the season with the flavors of home with holiday baking books, favorite family recipes and trading some treasured homemade treats.
The two remaining programs will be at the Youngsville Library on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m., and Franklinton Library on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m.

Tobacco and GAP meeting
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., at Franklin Plaza, 279 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, for the Upper Middle Belt Tobacco & GAP Meeting. Lunch will be provided. Two Hours Of NODX NCDA&CS Pesticide Credit. Soil Fumigation training will be offered following lunch. Registration required at https://go.ncsu.edu/uppermiddlebeltgap2026
For more information, contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office 919-496-3344, Extension Agent Matthew Place.