Bunn Fun Day
Bunn Fun Day will be Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and will feature music, bounce houses, games, food trucks, craft vendors, log rolling, basket raffles, and more.
Wrist bands will be available for $10 per child to be able to bounce and play all day at the event in downtown Bunn, located between Railroad and Main streets.
Proceeds go to Bunn Community Park, Phase II.

Centerville BBQ
Centerville Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Fireman's Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. until sold out.
They will be selling BBQ pork and BBQ chicken plates, as well as combo plates, $10 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.

Duck Derby to aid Smart Start
The area's Smart Start program is planning its annual Duck Derby for 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
The event will be held at the corner of Garnett and Breckenridge streets in Henderson and proceeds from the event will go into the Smart Start programs in Franklin, Granville and Vance counties to aid young children.

Farmers Market
The Franklin County Farmer's Market, located in the Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg is open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20.
Turnip salad, vine-ripe tomatoes, squash, onions zucchini, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken, and lamb available. Also selling fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, fresh-cut flowers, and plants.
For more information contact Pat Ayscue, market manager with the Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

100 Women in Red event
The Perry's Alumni Association is sponsoring their 100 Women in Red event, 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 at Terrell Lane Middle School. There will be a guest speaker, music, prizes, a raffle and food. Cost is $15 per person. Buy your tickets from an Alumni member or at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Perry's School Community Center. For information, call (919) 853-2278 or (252) 767-5817.

Day of Service slated in Concord community
The Concord Community Center, Inc., 645 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, will have a community outreach Day of Service on Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be music, games, free food, free gifts, health education, a clothing give-a-way, back packs and school supplies. All are invited.

Join Scouting
Cub Scout Pack 510 and Boy Scout Troop 555 will have Join Scouting Nights on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Louisburg United Methodist Church. There will be a special Join Scouting Night on Sept. 30. All boys ages 5-17 are invited to join the adventure of Scouting. Join the fun and bring a friend. For more information and questions, sign up at www.BeAScout.org or call Charles Fenske at 919-496-2760.

Library book sale
Friends of the Youngsville Library, 218 US-1A Hwy. S, Youngsville, will have their Fall Book Sale Sept. 27, 28 and 29. Sale hours are 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28; and 12 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29.
Prices are $1 for hard backs and 50 cents for paperbacks. Jigsaw puzzles and DVDs available as well. Call (919) 556-1612 if questions.

Stew sale
The Louisburg Moose Lodge is planning a Brunswick Stew sale, take-out only on Saturday, Nov. 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
To order, contact Johnny King at 919-496-8668, or E.H. Smith at 919-495-5390.

Swap meet, farm show planned
An antique swap meet and farm show is being planned for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. until dark both days. It will be held at the Gold Sand Fire Department and Edward's farm, 2295 Person Road, Louisburg, next to the Gold Sand Fire Station.
Featured will be old cars, tractors, trucks, tools, hit and miss engines and an auction will begin at 12 sharp on Saturday.
Travis Marshall Conn will provide music on Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m.
Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available on Friday and Saturday and Saturday also will include chicken and BBQ plates.
Admission is $2 at the gate, children under 12 are free.
Primitive camp sites are available but there are no electric hookups.
For more information, contact Chris Edwards at 919-495-1814.

Franklin Forestry Mill Tour
Franklin Forestry Mill Tour will take place 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, beginning at Franklin Plaza, 279 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. The tour will include Toney Lumber Co. and Smokehouse Lumber Co./Louisburg Hardwoods. The tour is approved for two hours of Cat 1 CFE credits. Vans will be provided for transportation.
Register online by 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at https://go.ncsu.edu/franklin-forestry-mill-tour. Fee is $15.
For additional information, contact the office at 919-496-3344, Matthew Place, matthew_place@ncsu.edu.
Quilt show entries sought
The Quilt Trails of the Tar & Roanoke Rivers is seeking entries for the 2024 annual Quilt Show at historic Person Place in Louisburg. Submission deadline is Oct. 1. Download the Call for Submissions Guidelines and Entry Form at https://quilttrailsenc.org//events.aspx or email admin@quilttrailsenc.org.
The Quilt Trails of the Tar & Roanoke Rivers also is seeking donation of a quilt to be raffled off with proceeds supporting the Margaret Hilpert Scholarship fund. The scholarship will be awarded to a senior high school student in one of the seven counties where the Quilt Trails are located. Quilt Trails of the Tar & Roanoke Rivers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To donate a quilt, contact Ellen Queen at equeen@quilttrailsenc.org or 919-815-1614.
Quilt Trails of the Tar & Roanoke Rivers aspire to educate and provide history of this region. Each block features a quilt pattern inspired by its location. Their mission is to preserve the history and to promote tourism and economic growth in this region.
Quilt Trail brochures are available as a download at https://quilttrailsenc.org//quilt-trails.aspx and all North Carolina Welcome Centers.

Reunion save the date
Franklin County Training School/Riverside High School Alumni Reunion (1928 - 1969), is planning their reunion Nov 29 and 30, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Emperor Boulevard, Durham, N.C. Special hotel rates are available until Nov. 7, and can be booked by calling (919)941-5050.
Deadline for receipt of the- reunion fee is Nov. 1.
To request a registration form or for additional information, contact Robert Mann at (919) 496-0979 or email rbmann41@yahoo.com or James Davis at (919) 964-9538.

American Legion provides U.S. Flag disposal
The American Legion Post 52, located at 40 American Legion Road, Franklinton, has installed a U.S. Flag drop box for the community to respectfully discard unserviceable U.S. Flags.
The drop-box is located in the parking lot at the start of the sidewalk. Simply fold up your flag and put it in the drop-box opening. They collect unserviceable flags throughout the year and hold a disposal ceremony in June. The American Flag stands for freedom and sacrifice. The American Legion continues this time-honored tradition to show respect for what it stands for.