Local Churches To Host VBS
A one-day Vacation Bible School, “Yee Haw: Celebrating God’s Greatest Gift,” for all children ages 3 to 12 will be held Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church in Franklin. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. followed by the program from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. A free will offering will be collected for flood victims.
“Unlocking the Fruits” is the theme of Vacation Bible School scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 28 through Aug. 1 at the First Baptist Church in Brandywine. A kickoff will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Anyone from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade is welcome to attend. A light supper will be served every evening. For questions, call 304-249-5202.
It’s party time at Franklin Assembly of God Church in Franklin. The church will host Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 29 – 31. All kids ages 5 to fifth grade are invited to come see what the fun is all about. There will be games, music, crafts, stories, prizes, food and much more.
Lane Closures Scheduled on Smoke Hole Road
County Route 2 (Smoke Hole Road) in Pendleton County will have lane closures from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning today through Monday, excluding the weekend, for paving.
Crews will begin paving at milepost 2.70, near Calen Lane, and end at milepost 5.48, near Shreves Store.
Emergency vehicles, school buses and United States Postal vehicles will be accommodated. All other motorists are to expect delays and/or seek alternate routes.
Senior Sponsored Meal Scheduled
Two secret Santas will be sponsoring a Christmas in July evening meal for seniors aged 60+ on July 31 at the Franklin Senior Center. The meal will be served at 5 p.m. Please contact the senior center at 304-358-2421 by 2 p.m. July 29 to reserve a meal.
Family Support Center in Franklin Sponsors Activities
The Pendleton County Strive to Thrive Family Support Center on Main Street is sponsoring a free pool day on Friday.
On Saturday, the organization will be teaming up with WIC to serve up some fresh fruit salsa from 9 a.m. to noon at the Farmers Market in Franklin. There will also be crafts for the kids.
For more information, call 304-538-7711.
