Franklin County, Virginia is one of the counties bordering Smith Mountain Lake, Va. It is arguably one of the faster-growing counties in the state and home to many wonderful businesses and community endeavors. Here you will find listed just a few of the interesting and worthwhile activities on the Franklin Co. calendar for March.
On Saturday, March 20th from 7 to 10 a.m. an ‘All You Can Eat Breakfast’ will be held at Applebees for only $5 per person. Benefits will go to Franklin County Relay for Life. Applebee’s is at 400 Old Franklin Turnpike in Rocky Mount, Va. For more info. contact Beth Simms at 276-732-5746.
On March 27th from 9 am. to 4 pm. you can develop your whittling skills by completing an old whittling project. Using just a knife, you create a ball in a box from a single block of wood! This workshop will be held at The Franklin Center in Rocky Mount, VA. Register Today! Call us at 276-656-5461 or check out http://www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY – A Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program. Meets Fridays at 6 p.m. Gogginsville United Methodist Church, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount. Call 540-483-3626 for more info.
If you own a farm and could use some basic information regarding farm ownership and production options, you will appreciate these classes:
*Tuesday, March 23. Gardening and fruit trees.
*Tuesday, March 30. Professional assistance from the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources & Conservation Service, the Blue Ridge Soil & Water District, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and others.
Each class will be from 6 pm. to 8:30 pm. at the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount, Va. The cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. To reserve your spot call 540-483-5161.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST – At Penhook United Methodist Church on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Donations will go to Helping Hands of Franklin County and Stop Hunger Now. For more info. call 540-576-1768.
BLUEGRASS JAM SESSIONS – On Wednesday nights at 504 Wrays Chapel Road in Rocky Mount, Va. you can be sure the house is rocking with regulars and newcomers, all there to have a good time making music.
FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY – Come and see pieces related to area history. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, except Wednesdays and Sundays. Donations welcome. 469 S. Main St., Rocky Mount. Call 540-483-1890 or email fchistory@swva.net.
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Oh, how I love animals. Business in the heart of a peaceful land. That’s kinda comforting.
-manny