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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MONDAY (MARCH 8)
A breast cancer support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Vicki Lionberger with Myriad Genetic Testing at the Discovery Shop.
The American Red Cross bloodmobile will visit Sandy Ridge Baptist Church from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to confirm drive date and time.
TUESDAY (MARCH 9)
Franklin County Relay for Life team captains meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Medical Office Building at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Committee members will meet at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Kenny Holcomb at 493-5368.
Beekeeper Joe Newbill of Franklin County will discuss honey bees and their struggle to deal with parasites, predators, disease and pesticides at The Phoebe Needles Center at 10 a.m. For more information, call 483-1518.
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 540-489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
The Rocky Mount Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Restaurant. For more information, call 483-5583.
The FCHS Concert and Symphonic bands will present a concert in the FCHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
The second farmers workshop sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Franklin Center. For more information call 483-5161.
WEDNESDAY (MARCH 10)
A prostate support group will meet with guest speaker Dr. Heath from Carilion Clinic at 6 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.
THURSDAY (MARCH 11)
Miracle Ear will be at the Franklin County Dept. of Aging Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free hearing tests and service on all brands of hearing aids is available. Call 1-800-937-6327 to make an appointment.
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold an infant care class from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 540-489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
The American Red Cross bloodmobile will visit Ferrum Rescue Squad from noon to 6 p.m. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to confirm drive date and time.
SATURDAY (MARCH 13)
The SML Sail and Power Squadron will present a safe boating course for operators of boats and personal watercraft from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the East Auditorium at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. To register, contact Art Cournoyer at 484-1675. There is no charge for the class.
A treatment option class for kidney disease will be at 10 a.m. at Fresenius Medical Care - Franklin County Dialysis Clinic. Contact Mary Kreider at 484-7050. Classes are free.
Redwood Ruritan Club will sponsor a dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. with music by Johnathan Dillon and Band. Admission is $5.
MONDAY (MARCH 15)
Life for One will meet at 11 a.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Bring a lunch/drink.
TUESDAY (MARCH 16)
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 540-489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
There will be a foster family information session from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Franklin Co. Department of Social Services on Court Street.
The Skelton 4-H Center will offer six guitar classes, starting March 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost for all classes will be $50. Contact Dennis Crowley at 540-721-2759, ext. 264, or www.skelton4hcenter.org.
The third workshop for farmers sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Franklin Center. For more information, call 483-5161.
THURSDAY (MARCH 18)
The Franklin County Dept. of Aging will have blood pressure screening by Carilion from 9 to 10 a.m.
Tax assistance will be available at the Franklin County Dept. of Aging from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 483-9238 to set up an appointment.
Rocky Mount Masonic Lodge meets every third Thursday with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m.
A cancer support group will meet at 4 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. Guest speaker is Dr. Linda Beahm from Carilion Clinic/Bedford Memorial Hospital.
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold a child safety seat installation class from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 540-489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
FRIDAY (MARCH 19)
Tax assistance will be available at the Franklin County Dept. of Aging from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 483-9238 to set up an appointment.
SATURDAY (MARCH 20)
The Applebee's Relay for Life Team is sponsoring a pancake breakfast at Applebee's from 7 to 10 a.m. to benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $5 each.
Ruritan Ruritan Club will sponsor a dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. with music by Friday Nite Bluegrass Band. Admission is $5.
MONDAY (MARCH 22)
The Franklin County Dept. of Aging will have blood pressure screening from 9 to 10 a.m.
TUESDAY (MARCH 23)
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 540-489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
The fourth farmers workshop sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Franklin Center. For more information, call 483-5161.
THURSDAY (MARCH 25)
Miracle Ear will be at the Franklin County Dept. of Aging Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free hearing tests and service on all brands of hearing aids is available. Call 1-800-937-6327 to make an appointment.
Tax assistance will be available at the Franklin County Dept. of Aging from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 483-9238 to set up an appointment.
The Girl Scout Leader meeting will be at Rocky Mount Christian Church at 7 p.m.
Diana Martin, RN, with Carilion Clinic/Bedford Memorial Hospital will discuss osteoporosis at 1 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. Must register at 540-721-4330 or 540-297-5530.
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold and infant CPR class from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 540-489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
FRIDAY (MARCH 27)
Tax assistance will be available at the Franklin County Dept. of Aging from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 483-9238 to set up an appointment.
Redwood Ruritan Club will have a dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. with music by Shallow Creek. Admission is $5.
TUESDAY (MARCH 30)
The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 540-489-1800 or visit www.fcpec.org.
The fifth farmers workshop sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Franklin Center. For more information, call 483-5161.
SATURDAY (APRIL 17)
The Applebee's Relay for Life Team is sponsoring a pancake breakfast at Applebee's from 7 to 10 a.m. to benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $5 each.
TUESDAY (APRIL 20)
There will be a foster family information session from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Franklin Co. Department of Social Services on Court Street.
THURSDAY (APRIL 22)
The Girl Scout Leader meeting will be at Rocky Mount Christian Church at 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY (MAY 15)
The Applebee's Relay for Life Team is sponsoring a pancake breakfast at Applebee's from 7 to 10 a.m. to benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $5 each.
TUESDAY (MAY 18)
There will be a foster family information session from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Franklin Co. Department of Social Services on Court Street.
THURSDAY (MAY 27)
The Girl Scout Leader meeting will be at Rocky Mount Christian Church at 7 p.m.
TUESDAY (JUNE 15)
There will be a foster family information session from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Franklin Co. Department of Social Services on Court Street.
SATURDAY (JUNE 19)
The Applebee's Relay for Life Team is sponsoring a pancake breakfast at Applebee's from 7 to 10 a.m. to benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $5 each. |
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