Tabletop gaming
featured at library
If you are you a teen interested in tabletop gaming, Backwoods Wizards is coming to the library to introduce the basics and tips for playing.
They will visit Aug. 10 at Youngsville Library, Aug. 11 at Louisburg Library, Aug. 12 at Franklinton Library, and Aug. 13 at Bunn Library. All the programs begin at 4 p.m.

4-H Livestock fun show planned
Franklin County youth, age 5 -18 years old, are invited to participate in the county's 14th Annual "FUN" Livestock Show, Thursday, Aug. 20, at Wildwynn Stables in Youngsville. Area youth who love animals and would like to be judged exhibiting their animals are encouraged to participate, organizers said.
The animals will be judged by two expert livestock volunteers and will be evaluated on showmanship, knowledge and skills along with animal husbandry for their species of animal. Youth must join 4-H in order to participate and the North Carolina 4-H showmanship rules and regulations must be followed. Rabbits, poultry, goats, cattle and sheep may be shown. Youth will receive ribbons along with monetary prizes and gifts from agribusinesses in the county.
Deadline for show registration is 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14. More information, registration forms and show rules and regulations can be accessed at franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/.
For additional information, contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office at 919-496-3344, Martha Mobley, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu, or Meg Wyatt, meg_wyatt@ncsu.edu, 4-H agent.

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.
Local watermelons, cantaloupe, blackberries, blueberries, tomatoes, squash, cabbage, butter beans and purple hull peas are usually available as are wildflower honey, pasture-raised beef, chicken, pork, farm-fresh eggs and sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies and unique handmade crafts and soaps.
For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Seed-starting workshop slated
Join Cooperative Extension Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a hands-on workshop to learn how to take your seeds from start to transplant!
Participants will learn how to make a seed starting mix and make their own tray of freshly planted seeds to take home. There is a $10 fee. To register go to go.ncsu.edu/seedstarting-workshop.
For more information, contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office, 919-496-3344, Alejandra Martinez, acmartinez1@ncat.edu or visit the website, franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/.

EMS rounding up
school supplies
Franklin County EMS is planning its "Stock the Truck" School Supplies Drive to help ensure students across Franklin County Public Schools have the supplies they need for a successful school year.
They are seeking additional support to help local students with donations of new school supplies.
The stock the truck school supplies drive will be Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Walmart in Louisburg. Suggested donation items include: pencils and pens, notebooks, folders, crayons and markers, scissors, glue sticks, backpacks and any other new school supplies.
A donation box also will be available at the Franklin County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 111 Industrial Drive, Louisburg, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Church women planning blood drive
The United Women of Faith of Louisburg United Methodist Church is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 24, from 1 until 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
To sign up, follow this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=27549&driveType=all
The American Red Cross has announced it is experiencing a severe blood shortage and recently declared its second-ever blood supply crisis after donations fell to a four-year summer low recently.
The Red Cross is now reporting that is has less that a one-day supply of type O blood.

Perry's Alumni
hosts food pantry
Perry's School Alumni Association is hosting a mobile food pantry Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 1 - 2:30 p.m at Perry's School, located at 2226 Laurel Mill-Centerville Road in Centerville.
This food pantry is made possible through Sowing Seeds NC Inc. Their mission is to provide food, hope and to strengthen the community. All are invited.

Brodie Family
Reunion
All descendants of the Brodie family will come together for a family gathering, Sept. 25 through Sept. 27.
Events include food, activities, prizes, games for the children, music, family heritage acknowledgement, and worship in unity on Sunday Morning at Perry's Missionary Baptist Church, 2269 Laurel Mill Road, Louisburg, NC (near Centerville).
For a complete itinerary and cost, contact Howard Brodie at hbrodie@brodiecon.com, Angela Wilkins Pierce at 919-670-0472 or Menetha Brodie Chavis at Menethachavis2014@gmail.com.

Centerville Days block party
The Centerville community will have Centerville Days block party, Saturday, Aug. 8, 12 to 9 p.m.
Activities include a dunking booth, pie eating contest, live music, local vendors, food, games and prizes.

Tourism 'drop in' sessions slated
Consultants hired by the Franklin County Tourism Development Authority are hosting public drop-in sessions, giving folks a chance to add input on how the county promotes tourism.
Destination by Design will host the informal, open-house style events, allowing folks to stop by at any time during the two-hour sessions to share their ideas.
Feedback will help form Franklin County's future tourism brand, marketing strategy, and website, ensuring they reflect the people, places, and experiences that make Franklin County's community unique.
The drop-in sessions are as follows:
• Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Charron's Deli, 120 E Main Street, Youngsville;
• Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Stables Marketplace, 11 S. Main Street, Franklinton.