Calendar of Events – Franklin County Times

Franklin County Cattlemen’s Banquet
Jan. 25

The Franklin County Cattlemen’s annual banquet is set for Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. at the A.W. Todd Centre in downtown Russellville. The guest speaker will be Secretary of State Wes Allen. Association members will come together for a meal, updates on the cattle industry, reports from officers and an awards presentation. For information on becoming a member or attending the banquet, visit the group’s Facebook page.

Blood Drive: Terrace Manor Nursing and Rehab
Jan. 27, 2025

Terrace Manor Nursing and Rehab in Russellville, 390 Underwood Rd., will hold a LifeSouth blood drive Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by or make an appointment.  All LifeSouth donors receive a free appetizer card courtesy of Texas Roadhouse and a free 60 minute Calm session courtesy of Shoals Bliss.

Franklin County Partnership Awards
Jan. 30; March 13

Nominations open until Jan. 30; Banquet, March 13.

Nominations are open for the Franklin County Partnership Awards. The deadline is midnight on Jan. 30. To nominate award candidates, visit franklincountychamber. org/franklin-countypartnership-banquet.

This year’s awards banquet will take place at 6:30 p.m. March 13 at the A.W. Todd Centre. Tickets to attend the banquet cost $40 per person, or $300 per table of 8. After March 5, the ticket price will increase to $50.

The awards are presented by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Development Authority. Medley said everyone is encouraged to submit their nominee.

Being a member of the chamber or part of the Franklin County Economic Development Authority (FCDA) is not required. Forms are available on the chamber’s website at franklincountychamber. org, and on the chamber’s social media accounts.

BTCPA’s “Moon Over Buffalo”

Feb. 13-16 The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay will stage “Moon Over Buffalo” byKen Ludwig on Feb. 13-15 at 7 p.m. and on Feb.16 at 2 p.m. Play tickets are $10, and the meal is $20. Dinner is available for all performances and must be reserved in advance. The show is a revival production from around 15 years ago. For group sales, call Beth Hammock at 256-668-0045.

Fate has given actors one more shot at starring roles in “The Scarlet Pimpernel” epic, and director Frank Capra himself is enroute to Buffalo to catch their matinee performance. Will Charlotte Hay appear to run off with their agent? Will George Hay be sober enough to emote? Will Capra see Cyrano, Private Lives or a disturbing mixture of the two? Hilarious misunderstandings pile on a madcap misadventure, all of which are magnified by Charlotte’s deaf mother who manages the theater. One critic says, “This plan is nothing less than a love letter to live theater.”