It's Happening Here

Staff

Published Friday, September 26, 2008

Saturday

Republican campaign rally: A Republican campaign rally will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Fred’s Restaurant. There will be a lot of food and fun. Learn how to get involved and have your picture taken with John and Sarah. For more information contact Kenny Truitt, 556-7011.

Open house: The YMCA will have an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. There is no charge. America On The Move Walk will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Meet in front of the YMCA. Water aerobics will be held from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the indoor pool. Hip Hop from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Studio A. Body sculpt from 11:30 a.m. to noon at Studio A. Intro to spin from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Fitness for kids ages 4 to 12 at the small gym from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

applebee’s pancake breakfast: Franklin High School Senior Class (2009) will host an Applebee’s pancake fund-raiser from 8 to 10 a.m. It will be eat-in or take-out. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any senior at FHS. For more information, contact Rose Parker, senior class sponsor, 562-5187 Ext. 1323.

Car wash/bake sale: Franklin High School Band Boosters will sponsor a car wash and bake sale fund-raiser from 8 a.m. to noon at Sunoco on the corner of Armory Drive and College Drive. It is $5 per car for wash and rinse. Miscellaneous baked items will be on sale also. For more information, call 569-8033.

Bus tour: The Southampton County Historical Society is sponsoring a bus tour of Boykins and Branchville at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27. It is conducted by Kitty Lassiter, Rick Francis and Arthur Harris. The cost is $27 per person, which includes a buffet lunch at the Butcher Block in Boykins. To reserve a spot, send your check, made out to the Southampton County Historical Society, to Lynda Updike, 33335 Statesville Road, Newsoms, VA 23874. Include your name, address and phone number, as well as your cell phone number, with your check. For questions, call Lynda Updike, 654-6785.

Fish fry: Ivor Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a fish fry from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the fire house on Main Street. It will be catered by Leon Nixon Catering, dinners are $7 each and may be eaten in or taken out.

sunday

HYMN FESTIVAL: Franklin Baptist Church will host a regional Hymn Festival Sunday at 5 p.m. There is no admission charge for the Hymn Festival, but participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for Cooperative Ministry. Franklin Baptist Church is located at 208 N. High Street in Franklin. Please contact the Rev. Steven R. Gibson, 562-5135, for more information.

monday

back to school night/pta pizzaramma: Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School will hold a back to school night/PTA pizzaramma at 6 p.m. Monday.

wednesday

Stop foreclosure: Crisis Center 4 Hope, 280 College Drive, Franklin, will hold a free consultation through Dec. 23 to assist people at risk of foreclosure. To schedule an appointment call 419-0550.

Rose show: The Garden Club of Virginia 70th annual rose show, hosted by the Franklin Garden Club with Mary Nelson Thompson, co-chairwoman will be held Oct. 1 from 2 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Paul D. Camp Workforce Development Center. Flower arrangers from all of Virginia’s 47 clubs will compete in the artistic division of the show. Trophies will be awarded to the winners at the awards ceremony in both the artistic and horticultural classes at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Admittance to the show is free and the public is welcome. For more information, visit www.gcvirginia.org, call Mary Nelson Thompson, 653-2211 or Jane Beale, 562-5042.

thursday

Read for the record: A special “Read for the Record” Story Time will be held at Rawls Library in Courtland at 10 a.m. Oct. 2. Help us bring national attention to the importance of early childhood education by making Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Campaign the largest shared reading experience ever. It is a national campaign to break the world record for the number of adults and children reading the same book in a single day. The book will be Corduroy. It is free. For more information, call 653-2821 or visit www.blackwaterlib.org.

Southampton/Franklin habitat: Southampton/Franklin Habitat for Humanity will soon be taking applications for a minor home repair project. There will be a meeting to the public in order to discuss eligibility requirements for this rehab project. Those interested are encouraged to attend from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at Southampton County Office Center, 26022 Administration Center Drive, Courtland.

friday

ANIMAL BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC: The Animal Birth Control Clinic will be coming to Boykins. The ABC clinic offers low cost spay/neuter services, discount vaccinations, HW testing and preventative, microchipping, and more. The cost is $30 for each cat spay/neuter and $50 for each dog spay/neuter. The surgery is free to those that financially qualify. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-566-9768 or 622-7382 option 3.

saturday, oct. 4

Annual barbecue: Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 151 will have its fifth annual barbecue from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 at the American Legion Building. It is $6 per pound and is take out only.

TRACTOR PULL: The Newsoms Tractor Pullers will have a tractor pull at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Newsoms Track. For more information call Norman Porter, 654-6739 or 654-9246.

Fall fair: Nansemond River Pilot Club will sponsor a Fall Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Bethlehem Christian Church, 1549 Holland Road, Suffolk. Pansies and snap dragons will be pre-sold as will homemade pork barbecue and Brunswick stew. Barbecue sandwiches and Brunswick stew can be purchased for lunch. To purchase flowers or food, call 539-5403.

Antique show: Paul D. Camp Community College Foundation will host its first antique car, truck and motorcycle show Oct. 4. The show will take place on the PDCCC Franklin campus from noon to 3 p.m., followed by judging and presentation of trophy awards. Music will be provided, as well as dash plates/magnets for all entries. Proceeds from the fund-raiser will be used to provide scholarships and support college program initiatives. Entry fees call for a donation of $20 during pre-registration, and $30 the day of the event. Donations are tax-deductible. Pre-registered by Sept. 26 is recommended. It is limited to the first 100 antique vehicles registered. The PDCCC Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation organized to secure resources, which promote the continuing progress of the college. For more information, contact Patsy Joyner, 569-6791, or Herb DeGroft, 357-6210.

Family day/homecoming: Family Day/Homecoming will be held at the Wakefield Foundation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4. Parade at 10 a.m. (led by Sussex Central Marching Band and JROTC). Welcome at 11 a.m. Shiloh Grass Band with Kim Steele will perform at noon; R/S Cloggers at 1 p.m.; Kung Fu demo at 1 p.m. and Wakefield Dance Academy at 2:30 p.m. For more information call 899-2365.

Music fest: Aikens & Friends Fest — A Celebration of Songwriters returns for its second year in historic downtown Smithfield on Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. This non-profit festival is brought to you by Smithfield Music and Isle of Wight County. All proceeds benefit music in Isle of Wight County. For more information contact Terry, tthompso@isleof wightus.net or 357-2214.

monday, oct. 6

Athletic booster Club: The Franklin High School Athletic Booster Club holds its monthly meetings in the FHS library on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The club raises money throughout the year to support the athletes. Funds are used towards uniforms, equipment, referees, transportation, etc. There is an annual membership fee in the amount of $10 per family which provides funding for the FHS athletic program. All sports pass (first ticket includes booster membership) $65 each additional ticket $55 (these tickets are good for all home regular season games). Football season tickets $30 (includes all home varsity and jv football games). Infield parking pass $20 (for all home varsity football games only). You may purchase tickets at the high school or call Rachel Blythe at home, 5620-4953, work 562-4156 or Glenda Jervey at home 562-5591.

thursday, oct. 9

Senior health fair: “Looking Good, Feeling Good,” will be the theme of the Senior Health Fair Oct. 9 at the Smithfield Center. It is sponsored by the Isle of Wight Commission on Aging. Ben Garrett, outreach and education coordinator for the Virginia Department for the aging will be the guest speaker. A continental breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. There will be gifts, fashion show, show-dancing, music, flu shots (if available) screenings. There will also be a cooking demonstration, lunch will be available. Seating is limited. For more information, call Grace Keen, 357-5352.

friday, oct. 10

Grandparents as parents: Grandparents as Parents support group will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 10 at Western Tidewater Community Services Board, 200 East Second Ave. Franklin. The group meets every second Friday of the month.

saturday, oct. 11

Basket bingo benefit: A basket bingo to benefit the American Cancer Society is scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Courtland Ruritan Club with games beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door which entitles you to 10 regular games and additional cards can be purchased. Tickets are available at EVB-Main Street branch and The Peanut Patch in Courtland and at Designs by Sandra in Franklin. There will be door prizes and raffles and all prizes will be Longaberger products and can be previewed at 9 a.m. The Ruritan Club is located across the street from Southampton Academy on Old Plank Road. For more information, call Louise Harrup, 653-2668.

Smithfield 5K hog jog and walk: The seventh annual Smithfield 5K Hog Jog and Walk will be held Oct. 11 at Veterans Memorial in downtown Smithfield. In addition to the 5K race and walk, a kid’s fun run and post-race party will be held. Online registration for the event is available at www.active.com. Registration forms are also available for pick up at Smithfield/Isle of Wight Tourism Bureau and the Luter Family YMCA in Smithfield as well as Fine Lines Fitness in Carrollton. For more information e-mail the race event volunteers at smithfieldhogjog@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE/FUNDRAISER: A community yard sale/fund-raiser will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 at the Wakefield Foundation (100 Wilson Ave, Wakefield). Cost per 12’x12’ space is $10. For more information or to reserve a space call (757) 899-2365. It is sponsored by The Wakefield Foundation.

sunday, oct. 12

100th anniversary: The Franklin Music Study Club will hold an organ concert featuring the musical talents of Grace Holdren at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The free concert will be held in the sanctuary of Hunterdale Christian Church, Franklin.

tuesday, oct. 14

Woodmen of the world: The Woodmen of the World, Holly Lodge 18, Franklin, will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the lodge. This is a very special meeting as the lodge will be celebrating awards night for members with 25 and 50 years of service. Three other special awards will also be given. The lodge will furnish the entrée and members are asked to bring their favorite dishes. The lodge is located at 205 West Second Ave.

wednesday, oct. 15

Help for veterans: A veterans service representative will be available to help veterans file claims for state and federal benefits in Franklin . Visits are scheduled to the Martin Luther King Center in Franklin on the third Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The Martin Luther King Center is located at 683 Oak St.

Blood drive: The Wakefield community hosted by The Virginia Diner will have a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15.

saturday, oct. 18

100th anniversary: Ivor will celebrate its 100th anniversary beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 with a parade. There will be fireworks, a petting zoo, sky divers, craft booths, donkey softball and much more.

saturday, dec. 13

Smithfield Christmas parade: Smithfield Christmas parade will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 13. Space is limited, please get your applications in early. Contact Terry Thompson, 357-2214 or tthompso@isleofwightus.net.

ONGOING

Water color prints: High Street United Methodist Church fund-raising event for Franklin-Southampton Relay for Life is framed water color prints by cancer survivor, Ann Strickler, $35. Call Ann Jervey, 562-5047.

t-shirts: The Rack Pack Relay for Life team has T-shirts for sale, “I Wear Pink For My Wife,” “I Wear Pink For My Mother,” “I Wear Pink For My Daughter,” “I Wear Pink For My Grandma,” “I Wear Pink For My Friend,” “Get Your Mammies Grammed,” and “Save The Ta-Ta’s.” They are $10 each. Bumper stickers and fridge magnets are available of Get Your Mammies Grammed and Save the Ta-Ta’s. They are $3 each or two for $5. Contact John Racsumberger, 647-7583 or jonracs@charter.net

Spay and neuter clinic: Suffolk Humane Society along with Virginia Beach SPCA Neuter Scooter will sponsor a spay and neuter clinic on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Cat spay is $60; cat neuter is $40; dog spay Is $75 and up, depending on weight; and dog neuter is $70 and up, depending on weight. Vaccinations or vaccines will be provided on the day of surgery for a small fee. Heartworm testing preventative, flea preventative and microchip implant will be available as well. Call Suffolk Humane Society at 374-1476.

Bereavement support group: This is a confidential grief support open to all individuals who have lost a spouse. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Full Gospel Kingdom Church, 1368 Carrsville Highway, Franklin. (Old Airway Shopping Center). For more information contact Calveta Odom, facilitator, 657-6714.

CHAPTER & VERSE: The Chapter and Verse Book Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at Chapter and Verse, 28258 Southampton Parkway, Courtland at 1 p.m. A book should be read in full by book club date. We will be discussing the book over coffee. Call for book title and information 653-2806.

Grief support for all losses: Grief Support For All Losses meetings are held every Friday at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High St. For more information call 562-5135.

KIWANIS MEETING: The Franklin Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Fred’s Restaurant.

It’s Happening Here is published three times a week. Items for publication in the calendar must be submitted in written form by 3 p.m. Monday for the Wednesday edition, 3 p.m. Wednesday for the Friday edition and 3 p.m. Thursday for Sunday. Submissions should be e-mailed to happenings@tidewaternews.com or faxed to 757-562-6795 or hand-delivered to 1000 Armory Drive in Franklin.

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