Health, resource
fair for veterans
A Health and Resource Fair for Franklin County Veterans is planned for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18 in the Franklin County Plaza's training room.
The fair, sponsored by Franklin County Veteran Services, will feature a number of agencies and groups that can be of service to veterans. Services will range from blood pressure checks, to help from United Way, various veterans groups, the library, social services, the American Legion, Amvets, the Raleigh Vet Center, Vance-Granville Community College and a host of others.
Veterans are asked to bring their military ID such as a DD214, NGB Form 22 or Veterans Administration ID card.
For more information, contact Brenda Wilkins or Frizi Yarborough at 919-496-1939.
LHS Class of '76 to reunite
The 1976 Class of Louisburg High School is planning its 50th reunion with the theme: "50 years of memories, friendship and legacy. Reconnect, reminisce and celebrate!"
The reunion is slated for 5 to 10 p.m. July 11 at 210 Nash Street, Louisburg.
For more information, contact Johnny Smith at 252-767-7993 or James B. Brown at 252-767-5817.
County schedule for July 4 holiday
Franklin County government hours for the July 4 holiday are as follows:
All branches of the library will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
The solid waste transfer station will be open Thursday and Friday, July 2 and 3, but be closed July 4.
All convenience centers will be open Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 but be closed Saturday, July 4.
The county airport will be open Friday, July 3, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
All other Franklin County government offices will be closed Friday, July 3.
Composting class to be in-person
Learn how to turn waste into a useful product for the farm and garden. The "Breakdown on Compost" program will be conducted in-person Monday, June 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Annex, 103 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg.
The presentation is free, with an option to make a take-home bin for $20 during the session. Registration required.
For more information, call the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office, Ag Agent Alejandra Martinez, acmartinez1@ncat.edu or 919-496-3344. To register visit the website, https://franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/
Charity golf scramble planned
The Cypress Creek Civitan Charity Golf Scramble will be held June 20 at the River Golf Course, 170 Clearwater Road, Louisburg.
Teams: Four person teams (Ladies and co-ed teams welcome!) Entry fee is $80 per person or $300 for a team. (Includes lunch, green fees, and cart)
Father's Day Special: $5 discount for fathers with a son or daughter playing on the team (Mulligan packages will be available). Senior tees for those 65 & over!
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed by a Shotgun start at 9 a.m. There will be prizes for first and second place teams, closest to pin and others.) Hit a hole in one on the designated par 3 hole and win a prize.
Sponsor a hole for $75 - and have your business name and logo on a sign.
Proceeds will help support Special Olympics, the Miracle League, and other community needs.
For more information, contact Ken Smithwick at 252-903-5334 or kensmithwick1940@gmail.com
Alert planning 23rd Fourth of July parade
The 2026 Alert Fourth of July Parade will be start at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Line up starts at 10:15 a.m. There are no entry fees.
There will be a Best Patriotic Decorated entry contest. This is Alert's 23rd annual Independence Day celebration.
The Alert Pentecostal Holiness Church will be having their annual hotdog sale.
Contact Melanie Bobbitt at 919-497-6081 or melanieb7724@gmail.com for more information or to enter.
Library's Summer Reading program begins
Summer Reading at the Library has officially begun with free, exciting programs for all ages all summer.
Be sure to check the online event calendar or stop by the library to make sure you don't miss out.
Up first, is storyteller Donna Washington who will bring tales to life from around the world, happening June 15-18 at all branches.
Teens can learn about and receive Henna Tattoos at 4 p.m. June 11 at Louisburg Library and June 17 at Youngsville Library.
For those interested in local history, there will be a follow up on the discoveries from the current excavation at the site of Hurry Scurry at Louisburg Library on Friday June 19 at 4 p.m.
Car, Truck, Motorcycle show planned
Oak Grove Lodge 393 is planning a Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, June 13 at the former D&J auto dealership, 1188 U.S. 401 Highway South in Louisburg. The event ill be from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Registration starts at 8 a.m. and there is a $20 fee per entry.
There will be trophies for best cars, trucks and bikes as well a certificates for all participants.
Food and drinks will be for sale.
Farmers Market open Fridays
The Franklin County Farmers Market in Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg, is open Fridays only 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken, farm-fresh eggs, sourdough bread, fresh-baked cookies, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, onions, blackberries, local wildflower honey are usually available as are plants, wooden wear, silver jewelry, soaps, candles and one-of-a-kind gifts.
For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.
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