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 Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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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 (AUG. 10)

Staff members from Congressman Robert Hurt's office will meet with constituents who need assistance with federal agencies from 2 to 4 p.m. in Room B-75 at the Franklin County Government Center in Rocky Mount.

Trinity Mission with host J.B. Singers at 10 a.m.

SATURDAY (AUG. 11)

A cruise-in and car show, sponsored by the Relay for Life of Franklin County, will be held at the Franklin County High School parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The entry fee is a donation. The show will start at 10 a.m.

Midpoint will hold a cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Food available for purchase on site. For more details, call 540-483-5860.

The American Red Cross bloodmobile will visit the Crossroads Ruritan building in Ferrum from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MONDAY (AUG. 13)

Trinity Mission will host The SilverCords with Tony and Rev. Nichols at 7 p.m.

The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at First Church of the Brethren in Rocky Mount from 1 to 7 p.m.

The Franklin County RMA Fun Festival will begin at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Farmers' Market. Annual flat-footing contest overall winner to receive $250 prize.

TUESDAY (AUG. 14)

The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 489-1800.

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

WEDNESDAY (AUG. 15)

Cholesterol screening will be offered at the Rocky Mount YMCA from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The cost is $18. No food after midnight on the 14th. Black coffee, tea, water, and prescription meds may be taken. Registration not required. For more information, call 484-8569.

"Power of Parents," a free community event that addresses the teen health issues of distracted driving, driving under the influence and bath salts, will be held at Carilion Clinic Medical Office Building at 7 p.m. For more information, call 540-266-6000.

Trinity Mission will host Rockridge Missionary Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY (AUG. 16)

Franklin County Toastmasters Club will meet at the Franklin County Library from 12 to 1 p.m. For more information, call Leigh Prom at 484-5537.

The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will have a child safety seat class from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 489-1800.

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

SATURDAY (AUG. 18)

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

The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Quinn family reunion will be held at the Crossroads Ruritan Building with lunch being served at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish and drink. For information, call 365-2040 before 8 p.m.

TUESDAY (AUG. 21)

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

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

The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Redwood United Methodist Church from 12 to 6 p.m.

THURSDAY (AUG. 23)

A Miracle Ear representative will visit the Aging Services center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free hearing tests, as well as service on all brands of hearing aids, will be available. For an appointment, call 1-800-937-6327.

Franklin County Toastmasters Club will meet at the Franklin County Library from 12 to 1 p.m. For more information, call Leigh Prom at 484-5537.

The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold an infant CPR class from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 489-1800.

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

SATURDAY (AUG. 25)

Trinity Mission will host the Wirtz Assembly of God Praise Team at 7 p.m.

Franklin County Parks and Recreation will sponsor a bus trip to the matinee of "The New Musical: David" at the Barter Theater in Abingdon. The cost is $75 per person. For more information, call 483-9293 or 540-366-2888.

TUESDAY (AUG. 28)

The Franklin County Perinatal Education Center will hold childbirth class #6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 489-1800.

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

THURSDAY (AUG. 30)

A Miracle Ear representative will visit the Aging Services center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free hearing tests, as well as service on all brands of hearing aids, will be available. For an appointment, call 1-800-937-6327.

Franklin County Toastmasters Club will meet at the Franklin County Library from 12 to 1 p.m. For more information, call Leigh Prom at 484-5537.

FRIDAY (AUG. 31)

The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Boones Mill Christian Church from 1 to 6 p.m.

SATURDAY (SEPT. 1)

A flapjack fundraiser breakfast to support the Haley Clay Fund will be held at Applebee's from 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door. For tickets, contact Tonya Jackson at 814-0577.

SATURDAY (SEPT. 8)

Midpoint will hold a cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Food available for purchase on site. For more details, call 540-483-5860.

A pumpkin ball tournament to benefit the Glade Hill Fire Department will be held at Glade Hill Elementary School. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 5. To register, call 540-537-7727. The entry fee is $150 per team.

MONDAY (SEPT. 10)

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

WEDNESDAY (SEPT. 12)

The Moonshine Beekeepers Association will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Franklin Center. The public is welcome.

THURSDAY (SEPT. 13)

A Miracle Ear representative will visit the Aging Services center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free hearing tests, as well as service on all brands of hearing aids, will be available. For an appointment, call 1-800-937-6327.

SATURDAY (SEPT. 15)

The FCHS Class of 1982 will hold its 30th reunion. For more information, email FCHSClassof82@cox.net.

The FCHS Class of 1967 will hold its 45th reunion. For more information, call Janice Thurman at 540-719-1500.

SATURDAY (SEPT. 22)

FCHS will have a golf outing. For more information, call Tim Feazell at 293-5945.

THURSDAY (SEPT. 27)

A Miracle Ear representative will visit the Aging Services center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free hearing tests, as well as service on all brands of hearing aids, will be available. For an appointment, call 1-800-937-6327.

FRIDAY (SEPT. 28)

The FCHS Class of 1977 will have a cookout before the football game at Carolyn Furrow's office at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY (SEPT. 29)

The FCHS Class of 1977 will hold its 35th reunion. For more information, call Tim Feazell at 293-5945.

MONDAY (DEC. 10)

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

 
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