Easter Food Distribution
There will be an Easter food distribution event, 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12 at the Blessings Resource Pavilion at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 928 S Main St., Louisburg.

Business grant
opportunity
In an effort to promote business growth in Northeast Franklin County as well as Franklin County, NC in general, the Northeast Franklin Revitalization (NEFR) Group is offering a grant program to encourage new businesses and help expand existing small businesses under two years old and with a workforce of three or less.
The grant amount will be $650 each, awarded to ten small businesses to start or expand a small business in Franklin County.
Free entrepreneurial 4-week evening class attendance through Vance-Granville Community College is required, with classes beginning May 1. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Deadline to apply is midnight, April 20, 2025.
See www.NEFranklinRevitalization.org for more information.

Justice Fire Dept. BBQ Plate sale
Justice Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a plate sale on Saturday, April 19.
Plates will be $12 each and feature either barbecue pork or chicken with all the fixin's.
Sales will begin at 11 a.m. at the fire department or D&J in Louisburg.

Car & Truck show
Oak Grove Lodge #393 will have a Car and Truck Show, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at D&J Automotive, 1188 US 401 Hwy S., Louisburg. There is a $20 registration fee per entry, with trophies awarded.

White Level BBQ
White Level Fire Department will have their Pork or Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m. until sold out, Saturday, April 26. Eat-in or take-out at the White Level Fire Department, 2465 White Level Road, Louisburg; or take-out only at the old D&J in Louisburg, Hwy. 56. The auction begins at 2 p.m.

Boys and Girls Club BBQ fundraiser
A barbecue plate fundraiser to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club is planned for Monday, April 28, at Johnny's Barbecue in Louisburg.
Plates will be available from 4 to 7 p.m., drive through only, and will include barbecue, potato salad, slaw and hushpuppies. Cost is $12.
Tickets can be purchased at Blue Collie Coffee in Louisburg or from any board member.

Women in Ag farm
tours slated
Discover local food, new winery, Tempest Cellars, flower and fiber farms here in diversified Franklin County! Nine countywide farms will be open to the public on Sunday, May 11, (rain or shine), from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Hardly Farm near Centerville will open at 1 p.m.
This year's 4th Annual Women in Ag "Local Foods" Tour is dedicated to the Franklin County Women in Ag group and its promotion of agritourism in Franklin County.
For more information about the tour, visit the website: https://franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/, call the Cooperative Extension office at 919-496-3344, or contact Martha Mobley, Agricultural Extension agent, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu.

Sheep shearing days planned
For those who have sheep or alpacas that need shearing, the Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, is planning to have a professional sheep shearer from West Virginia visit the county on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, to shear sheep for producers in the area.
If you would like to be included in their visit, contact Martha Mobley, Ag agent, at martha_mobley@ncsu.edu or call 919-496-3344, to schedule a time for your farm's visit. Price is based on a per head basis and each farm set-up fee.
A live demonstration of sheep shearing for the public will be held on Sunday morning, May 11, during the Fourth Annual 'Women in Ag' Local Food & Fiber Tour at one of the farm stops. Nine Franklin County farms will be showcased on this free tour.

Franklin County GOP meeting set
The Franklin County Republican Party will hold its monthly covered dish dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. for the dinner with the meeting following at 7 p.m., Thursday April 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.
Contact GOP Chairman Ed Strickland, (919)-210-7629, or email: edstrickland1@aol.com for more information.

Annual Good Friday Fish Fry
American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton will hold its annual Good Friday Fish Fry Fundraiser on April 18 at 40 American Legion Road from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Fish plates, including traditional sides, are $10 each. 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 to $3 each. Cash only please.

New 'pint night' events planned
American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton is inviting all veterans and spouses/significant others to a new monthly event - Pint Night.
The event is a relaxed, social atmosphere away from the structured business meetings that are held at the Post, organizers said. It is a way for veterans of all ages to come together to share experiences, needs, and ideas on how veterans can be supported within our communities.
The event also helps recognize and patronize local small businesses that invest in our communities.
The next two Pint Nights are: April 9 at 7 p.m. at Bleachers Sports Bar in Franklinton.
Also planned is a pint night on May 7 at 7 p.m. at Yacht Club Beverage House in Youngsville. All veterans are welcome. You do not have to be a member of The American Legion to attend.

'No Pool' party is planned
The Franklin Chapter of Down Home NC will be hosting a "No Pool Party" on Saturday, April 26, at Franklinton Park, 99 Park Avenue in Franklinton, beginning at 11 a.m., in support of their campaign to demand a new county run, indoor pool facility. There will be food, a live DJ and, unfortunately, "No Pool" yet. For more information and to RSVP, please visit dhnc.info/nopoolparty.

Louisburg Art Crawl scheduled
A Louisburg Art Crawl is planned for 3 to 7 p.m. April 19 in downtown Louisburg to showcase local artists, interactive activities for all ages and a festive atmosphere.
Local artists and makers are planning to set up inside participating businesses, offering a diverse selection of handmade crafts, artwork and one-of-a-kind pieces for sale.
Organizers said there will be family-friendly fun at Three Lions Pub Kids Alley, a designated space with activities and giveaways designed for children.
In addition there will be an Easter egg hunt and natural egg dying by the town's amphitheater brought to you by the Interfaith Council. Using natural dyes, participants will be able to create beautiful, eco-friendly Easter eggs while embracing traditional techniques. For more information, updates and artist announcements, visit collectiveartsfc.org.

Fayetteville State Alumni meeting
The Vance County Alumni Chapter of Fayetteville State University will meet at 5 p.m., April 13 at Tiffany's, 110 Garnett Street, Henderson.

Cancer Walk
Pink With a Passion organization will host their fourth annual Cancer Walk, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at the Warren County Sports Complex, 840 US-158 Bypass, Warrenton. The event will support all area (including Franklin County) cancer patients in remission and those currently in treatment. There will be a mammogram bus on site. All are invited. Contact Natoya Woodard for details, (252) 572-3320.

Personal finance course planned
The Franklin County Interfaith Council is planning a personal finance course kickoff for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.
Organizers said the course will meet for 12 weeks from 7 to 9 p.m. and will consist of small groups of 5 to 12 people.
The group will learn about, create and use a budget, organizers said, as well as how to build an emergency fund, create a debt elimination plan, learn to save for future expenses and plan for retirement. To register or for more information, call 828-316-1374.

Fish or chicken plate sale
Terrell Lane Middle School Athletics will have a plate sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 17 at the TLMS gym parking lot. Choose from fish or chicken. Includes sides and a drink. Cost is $12 per plate. All proceeds go to TLMS athletic department.