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 Friday, February 3, 2012
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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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Happenings around the area

FRIDAY (FEB. 3)

Healing Hearts spaghetti lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Cost is $6. All proceeds go to Healing Hearts Inc. to help mentor youth in the community. For more information, call 420-4319 or 420-8750.

SATURDAY (FEB. 4)

Redwood Ruritan Club will sponsor a dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Music will be by Friday Night Bluegrass Band.

SUNDAY (FEB. 5)

Carilion Clinic Life-Guard is hosting a free stroke education class at the Callaway Rescue Squad from 2 to 3 p.m. Instructors will be Joseph Amos and B.J. Joyce, both paramedics with Carilion Clinic Life-Guard.

MONDAY (FEB. 6)

Trinity Mission will host gospel singing with Bill & Tammy at 7 p.m.

Carilion Clinic will offer free blood pressure screening at the Rocky Mount YMCA from 7 to 9 a.m. For more information, call (540) 266-6000 or 1-800-422-8482.

TUESDAY (FEB. 7)

Trinity Mission will host The Shivelys at 7 p.m.

Dr. Richard LaBarbera will speak on spinal care at 7 p.m. at the Franklin County Library.

Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.fcpec.org or call 489-1800.

WEDNESDAY (FEB. 8)

Trinity Mission will host the Franklin County Ramblers at 2:15 p.m.

Franklin County Chapter of AARP will meet at the Senior Citizen Building on Tanyard Road at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Carol J. Jensen, a professional organizer. A covered dish lunch will follow.

THURSDAY (FEB. 9)

Country music artist Aaron Tippin will perform at 7 p.m. in a free concert at the Salem Civic Center as part of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs 2012 National Salute to Veterans. Contact the civic center for ticket information.

Dr. John Walker Dietitian and Anne Neussendorfer will present "Jumping Motivational Hurdles to Wellness" in the 3rd floor conference room at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital at 6 p.m. Call 540-266-6000 to register.

Trinity Mission will host singing with John Grisetti at 7 p.m.

Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will host an infant CPRᅠclass from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.fcpec.org or call 489-1800.

FRIDAY (FEB. 10)

Footlights of the Blue Ridge will feature Jeanette & Johnny Williams in concert at 7 p.m. at the community and hospitality center. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10.

Trinity Mission will host the J.B. Singers at 10 a.m and Larnell Starkey & The Spiritual Seven at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY (FEB. 11)

STEP will host a workshop for college students who need help filling out their FAFSA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a financial aid workshop available and a chance to win a $100 book scholarship. Bring your ID, W-2 forms and any tax return documents.

Redwood Ruritan Club will sponsor a dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Music will be by Dry Hill Draggers.

The American Red Cross will host a bloodmobile at Snow Creek Rescue Squad from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department will have a community breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $6 for an adult, children under 12 is $3. Carry out plates are available.

MONDAY (FEB. 13)

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital and the Franklin County Public Library will have an evening of Heart Art fun for children k-3 and their families at 6 p.m. For more information and to register, call 483-3098.

Trinity Mission will host Silver Chords with Tony and Rev. Nichols at 7 p.m.

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital will have a program "Heart Art for Kids" for children at 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Library in Rocky Mount.

TUESDAY (FEB. 14)

Trinity Mission will host Bethany United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.

The American Red Cross will host a bloodmobile at the Franklin County Family YMCA from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Time Travelers Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Library.

Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will host childbirth class #6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.fcpec.org or call 489-1800.

WEDNESDAY (FEB. 15)

The BRFAL Chapter of VA Master Naturalists will have their spring basic training, beginning Tuesday, March 6. Applications and registration fee is due today. For applications and more information, visit www.BRFAL.org or call 540-365-4613.

The Franklin County DSS Resource Family Information session will be held every 3rd Wednesday at 120 E. Court Street from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

THURSDAY (FEB. 16)

Trinity Mission will host the Blue Ridge Chapel at 7 p.m.

Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will host a child safety seat class from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.fcpec.org or call 489-1800.

SATURDAY (FEB. 18)

Redwood Ruritan Club will sponsor a dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Music will be by Friday Night Bluegrass Band.

Trinity Mission will host Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church at 10 a.m.

The American Red Cross will host a bloodmobile at the BRASCA Pigg River Community Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY (FEB. 22)

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services will be available at The Franklin Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss veterans benefits, pensions and compensations.

Trinity Mission will host singing with Samara at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY (FEB. 23)

Trinity Mission will host Garden City Grace Brethren Church at 7 p.m.

Judi Britt will teach a series of six beginning guitar lessons on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the SML 4-H Center. The cost is $50. For more information, call Dennis Crowley at 721-2759, ext. 264.

FRIDAY (FEB. 24)

Footlights of the Blue Ridge will feature the Bluegrass Brothers in concert at 7 p.m. at the community and hospitality center. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10.

Trinity Mission will host the United Gospel Singers at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY (FEB. 25)

Redwood Ruritan Club will sponsor a dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Music will be by 39 Holding Band.

Trinity Mission will host the Lighthouse Ministry at 10 a.m. and the Wirtz Assembly of God Praise Team at 7 p.m.

The SML 4-H Center is offering a course from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the shooting novice. The cost is $100. For more information, contact Peter Fisette at 540-400-1070.

MONDAY (FEB. 27)

The Girl Scout leader meeting will be held at Rocky Mount Christian Church at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY (FEB. 28)

Trinity Mission will host Carole Gaubatz at 2:15 p.m.

Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will host childbirth class #1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.fcpec.org or call 489-1800.

FRIDAY (MAR. 9)

Footlights of the Blue Ridge will feature Tim Massey & Friends in concert at 7 p.m. at the community and hospitality center. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10.

MONDAY (MAR. 26)

The Girl Scout leader meeting will be held at Rocky Mount Christian Church at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY (APRIL 13)

Footlights of the Blue Ridge will feature Mark Templeton & Pocket Change in concert at 7 p.m. at the community and hospitality center. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10.

MONDAY (APRIL 23)

The Girl Scout leader meeting will be held at Rocky Mount Christian Church at 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY (APRIL 27)

Footlights of the Blue Ridge will feature Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice in concert at 7 p.m. at the farmers' market. Admission is $10.

MONDAY (MAY 21)

The Girl Scout leader meeting will be held at Rocky Mount Christian Church at 7 p.m.

 
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