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Submit community events for future issues of Franklin Living to alison.james@franklincountytimes.com. Requests must be received by the first of the month for consideration for the next edition. July 10 and Aug. 14

Rockin’ at the Roxy has returned to the stage after more than a of coronavirus year. The second Saturday night of each month at 7 p.m. is the monthly Kerry Gilbert Band concert at the Historic Roxy Theatre in Russellville. The KGB will be joined by a special guest for each show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for children younger than 6.

LifeSouth Blood Drives

July 27, Aug. 4, 12, 22

The LifeSouth bloodmobile will be in Russellville July 27 at O’Reilley Auto Parts from noon to 6 p.m.; Aug. 4 at Listerhill Credit Union, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Aug. 12 at Russellville Hospital, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Aug. 22 at North Highlands Church of Christ from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., as well as at the Watermelon Festival Aug. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information visit www.lifesouth.org.

Vina JulyFest

July 31

July Fest is an annual opportunity for friends and neighbors to enjoy a time of fun and fellowship, all while supporting the local Vina Rescue Squad/Volunteer Fire Department. Set for July 31, July Fest will start at 10 a.m. and feature live music along with a variety of vendors, including an expanded variety of food vendors and handcrafted items. Festivities will also include a car show – $20 registration fee. The crowd-favorite Draw Down returns this year and, to top it all off, a fireworks spectacular. Festivities will wrap up at 9 p.m.

Watermelon Festival

Aug. 20-21

The Franklin County Watermelon Festival began in 1981, and it has grown into the largest community festival in Franklin County. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the two-day festival offers non-stop music, contests and entertainment, as well as the pageant to crown the Watermelon Queen, arts and crafts, antique car and truck show, free watermelon and more in downtown Russellville.