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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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.
FRIDAY (MARCH 12)
Francis of Assisi will host a spaghetti dinner. Lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Donation of $6. Call 483-9591 for free delivery.
A Crooked Road event, featuring blue grass gospel music, will be at the Crossroads Ruritan Club at 7 p.m. Special guests include the Steve Shively Band and The Ferrum Four Band. Food will be available at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department will host a breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Adults $6 and children under 12, $3.
MONDAY (MARCH 15)
Life for One will meet at 11 a.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Bring a lunch/drink.
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold its general membership meeting at 10:30 a.m. at Francis of Assisi Church. Guest speaker will be Rick Orange, pharmacist from Kroger.
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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