The Franklin News-Post
P. O. Box 250
310 Main Street, SW
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
540-483-5113
Fax: 540-483-8013
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FRIDAY (SEPT. 3)
The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Boones Mill Christian Church from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 1-800-REDCROSS to confirm date and time before attending.
SATURDAY (SEPT. 4)
An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be held at Applebee's from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Meal includes sausage, juice, coffee and soft drinks. Cost is $5 and all proceeds go to We Care of Franklin County. Tickets can be bought at Pizza King on North Main St.
SUNDAY (SEPT. 5)
The Helms family reunion will be at the home of John Helms at 7156 Grassy Hill Road. Will meet at 11:30 with lunch to follow.
TUESDAY (SEPT. 7)
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
WEDNESDAY (SEPT. 8)
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital will provide free prostate screenings from 8 to 10 a.m. Pre-register by calling Carilion Clinic at 800-8482 or 540-266-6000.
Franklin County Chapter of AARP will meet at the American Legion Building at 10:30 a.m.
THURSDAY (SEPT. 9)
The Girl Scout Leader meeting will be held at the Rocky Mount Christian Church at 7 p.m.
The Crooked Stitch will host a "Sit and Stitch" from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Crooked Stitch Quilts and Knits. For more information, call (540) 420-7129 or visit www.crookedstitch.va@gmail.com.
Conner Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory will conduct a grief seminar at 7 p.m. Refreshments will follow. Please RSVP no later than Sept. 6.
(FRIDAY, SEPT. 10)
The Rocky Mount Community and Hospitality Center will host Footlights of the Blue Ridge from 7 to 9 p.m.
The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 1 to 7 p.m. Call 1-800 REDCROSS to confirm date and time before attending.
There will be a Fall Community Flea Market at the Red Valley Community Center from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (540) 483-4960 to reserve a spot.
SATURDAY (SEPT. 11)
There will be a cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. at Midpoint Chevrolet. Homestead Creamery ice cream, barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs, fish, & drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission.
The descendants of the late Charles Wesley Draper and Nannie Elizabeth Cheshire will meet at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville. Lunch will be at 12:15 p.m. For more information, call (540) 489-5035.
The Callaway Ruritan Club will host the Callaway Wide Yard Sale. Maps and snacks will be available at the refreshment tent at Auto Discount. Rain date is Saturday, Sept. 18.
The Chitwoods will have a family reunion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Franklin County Recreational Park. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish. There will be games also. For more information, call (540) 243-0222.
The Oak Level Ruritan Club will have a hamburger steak dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Menu will include hamburger steak, baked potato, salad, dessert and beverage. $8 per plate. Proceeds go toward college scholarship fund.
There will be a Fall Community Flea Market at the Red Valley Community Center from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (540) 483-4960 to reserve a spot.
SUNDAY (SEPT. 12)
The 43rd Jamison Mill community reunion will be held at the park on Philpott Lake. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic lunch for the 1 p.m. meal.
TUESDAY (SEPT. 14)
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
THURSDAY (SEPT. 16)
The Crooked Stitch will host a "Sit and Stitch" from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Crooked Stitch Quilts and Knits. For more information, call (540) 420-7129 or visit www.crookedstitch.va@gmail.com.
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold a child safety seat class from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information on classes, call 489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
FRIDAY (SEPT. 17)
The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at ﾠFurnace Creek Baptist Church from 1 to 7 p.m. Call 1-800 REDCROSSﾠto confirm date and time before attending.
TUESDAY (SEPT. 21)
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
THURSDAY (SEPT. 23)
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold a breastfeeding class from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
FRIDAY (SEPT. 24)
The Rocky Mount Community and Hospitality Center will host Footlights of the Blue Ridge from 7 to 9 p.m.
The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Lowe's in Rocky Mount from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 1-800-REDCROSS to confirm date and time before attending.
SATURDAY (SEPT. 25)
Farmers' Appreciation Day will be held at the farmers' market in Rocky Mount. "Yesterday and Today" books and souvenir items will be available.
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will have a child safety seat check from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rocky Mount Lowe's. Call 489-1800.
MONDAY (SEPT. 27)
The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Cool Branch Rescue Squad in Penhook from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 1-800-REDCROSS to confirm date and time before attending.
TUESDAY (SEPT. 28)
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
THURSDAY (SEPT. 30)
The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be a Ferrum College from noon to 6 p.m. Call 1-800 REDCROSS to confirm date and time before attending.
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold an infant care class from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
THURSDAY (OCT. 14)
There will be a diabetes risk management presentation at the Rocky Mount Public Library from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register at (540) 266-6000 or (800) 422-8482.
WEDNESDAY (OCT. 27)
There will be a cholesterol and blood pressure screening at the Rocky Mount YMCA from 7 to 9 a.m. The cost is $15. The blood pressure screening is free. Fasting is required 12 hours prior to the test. Register for the cholesterol screening by calling (540) 266-6000 or (800) 422-8482. |
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