Brunswick stew sale
American Legion Post 52 at 40 American Legion Road in Franklinton will have their "Famous" Brunswick Stew Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. until sold-out.
Only 325 quarts will be made. Walk-ins are welcomed, but to ensure your order is filled before sell-out, please pre-order your stew by calling or texting Legionnaire Steve Ijames at (919) 727-0087 or email at stephen.ijames@gmail.com by giving your name, phone number, and the number of quarts you wish to purchase.
Cost is $12/qt. (cash or check) or $12.60/qt. (credit/debit card) and payable at pick-up. In addition to the stew fundraiser, the post is holding its first Tables of Honor event during the sale. Legionnaires will display memorabilia at the Tables of Honor, and also share their stories of service during the Korean War, Vietnam War and other military actions of the United States. No stew purchase is required.

Farmers Market open Fridays
The Franklin County Farmers Market in Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg, is open Fridays 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Late Summer and early Fall veggies are available most market days. Fall cabbage, grapes, butter beans, peas, snaps, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes also pasture-raised pork, beef, chicken, farm-fresh eggs, wildflower honey,and sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls, pecans, and cookies are usually available as are unique handmade crafts, goats milk soaps and candles.
For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Commission meeting rescheduled
The meeting of the Franklin County commissioners, originally slated for Nov. 2, has been rescheduled to Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be at the Franklin Plaza Senior Center multi-purpose room, Franklin Plaza, 279 S. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg.

Birdwatching club meeting info
The Franklin County Birdwatching Club meeting scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, has been rescheduled for October at a date has to be announced. For more information contact Lee Justice at 919-495-2516.

Finding the farm funds program
Learn about farm funding from local and regional experts. Topics will include grant funding eligibility, timelines, the application process and more.
Kerr-Tar "Finding the Funds" Farm Funds Program will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 27, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at the Ag Service Center Annex, 103 S. Bickett Blvd.
The cost $30 per person and a catered meal is included. Registration is required by Oct, 25, at go.ncsu.edu/finding-the-funds-farmers-meeting.
For additional information, contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office, 919-496-3344, Martha Mobley, Ag Agent, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu.

Library comes to Epsom
New library services are coming to Epsom. The Epsom Park Satellite Library Lockers will be operational starting Oct. 14 and allow for 24/7 hold pick-ups. Combined with a book return, 24/7 wi-fi access, and the existing monthly visit from the library's bookmobile, Voyager, the library is expending access to collections and services to the northern part of the county.
A ribbon cutting is scheduled at Epsom Park at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.