C3 Church Raleigh to Relocate to North Raleigh Christian Academy

C3 Church is excited to announce the relocation of their Raleigh Campus. C3 Church Raleigh will be meeting at The North Raleigh Christian Academy, located at 7300 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27616.

The first service in the new location was held Sunday, July 12 in the Fine Arts Theatre at NRCA.

C3 Church is a contemporary church serving Raleigh and the Triangle Area with two campuses, Raleigh and Clayton.

For additional information on C3 Church Raleigh, visit the church website at www.c3church.com or contact the church office at (919) 934-3551.

Biblio-Bingo

This year the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield will have an Adult Summer Reading Program. Biblio-Bingo will be available for adults 18 years or older. Adults will be eligible for prizes when they achieve a bingo either across, up and down, or diagonal. Anyone interested may pick up the Biblio-Bingo card at the reference or circulation desk at the library in Smithfield. Cards must be turned in at the library at the reference or circulation desk by July 24 at 5 p.m. A drawing for prizes will be on Monday, July 27 at 2:30 p.m. You do not have to be present to win. For more information, please call Ruby Smith at (919) 934-8146 ext. 3 or e-mail rsmith@pljcs.org.

Free Sleep Apnea Support Group

This support group will be held Thursday, July 16 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at . Cornerstone Faith Fellowship, Meridian Center, 935 Shotwell Road, Clayton, NC. Quarterly Meeting of A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well & Keeping Energetic) in Johnston County sponsored by Active Healthcare. Everything you wanted to know about your CPAP, but were afraid to ask? CPAP Sleep specialists will be on hand to showcase the latest equipment and to provide educational resources. CPAP pressures checked. Meal Provided. For more info and to RSVP call Active Healthcare at (919) 870-8600 ext. 250 or e-mail sleep@activehealthcare.com.

Regional Artist Program Workshop Announced

The regional artist program awards grants to local emerging and professional artists in all disciplines who are in need of financial support to pursue projects beneficial to their development as professional artists.

Previously funded projects have included attendance at professional development workshops and conferences, purchase of art equipment to aid in the production of artwork, production of new works and production of promotional materials, such as a portfolio or demo tape.

Grants are made possible through a five-county partnership including:

Franklin, Vance, Warren, Wake and Johnston - in collaboration with the North Carolina Arts Council

Application forms will be available mid-July, and are due mid- September. To be eligible, an artist must be at least 18 years of age, have lived in the five county region for at least one year and not be currently enrolled in a degree program. Additional requirements and stipulations are explained in the application guidelines.

Since Regional Artist Project Grants are competitive, a workshop is held each July to assist artists in preparing for the grant application process. This year a workshop will be held on Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Johnston County Arts Council, 231 East Second St., Clayton.

If you have questions about the Regional Artist Project Grant Program or would like more information on the workshop, please contact the Johnston County Arts Council at (919) 553-1930. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek assistance with their applications.

VBS at Mount Zion United Methodist Church

Mount Zion United Methodist Church invites children three through Jr. High to attend SUNROCK Kid’s Camp Vacation Bible School. VBS takes place Monday July 13 – Friday July 19, 6:30 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. A light meal will be served from 6 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. each evening. Commencement will be on Sunday, July 19 at the 11 a.m. worship service, followed by lunch in the fellowship hall.

Children will be immersed in a Christian Camp setting filled with music, skits, cool crafts, delicious snacks and an opportunity to make new friends and learn about Jesus Christ.

Mount Zion is located at 15772 NC 50, ¼ mile south of the intersection of HWY 50 and HWY 42. For more information about VBS or other questions about Mount Zion, please contact our church office at 919-772-8415 or e-mail us at info@mountzion-umc.org. Also check out our website, www.mountzion-umc.org.

Kingdom of the Son -

A Prayer Safari

Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 yrs. - 5th grade will be held at New Hope Alliance Church near McGee’s Crossroads July 20-24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please e-mail jcochrane@nhach.org or call (919) 894-7034 for more information or to register your child for the fun!

Volleyball, basketball camps at Cleveland Middle

The Cleveland Middle School Volleyball and Girls Basketball camps are set for July 20 - 23. The Volleyball camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon each day and the Girls‘ Basketball camp will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day. To register go to the Cleveland Middle web site and click on sportszone or go to the following link. http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/education/components/sectionlist/default.php?sectiondetailid=6065.

Girls entering grades 6 – 8 are welcome to attend the camp. The camp will be held in the gym at Cleveland Middle School. Skill topics that will be addressed at the volleyball camp will include passing, digging, serving, attacking, setting, and volleyball positions and rules. Skill topics at the basketball camp will include shooting, dribbling, passing, and various defensive skills.

Staff members include Jenna Grimsley, the head volleyball and basketball coach at Cleveland Middle, and Duane Brown, the assistant volleyball coach at Cleveland Middle.

For more information please e-mail jennagrimsley@johnston.k12.nc.us or jamesmorris@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Come and join McGee's Crossroad Athletic Association

Fall Soccer registrations began June 19 and end July 26. Online registrations will go on during this time. Walk up registration dates are: June 27 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., July 11 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., and July 18 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The cost for fall soccer is: U4-U8 $55 and U10-U14 is $65.

We will also have a Soccer Summer camp Registration starts June 10 - July 15. Soccer camp dates are: July 20-24 beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. for ages 6-8.; July 27-31 beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. for ages 9-12. The cost of our soccer camp is $20. You can register for Fall soccer and our Summer Soccer camp at www.gomcaa.com. If you have any questions please e-mail mcaasoccer09@yahoo.

com.

FVAA Baseball 9u Predators try-outs

The 9 & under Predator team is looking for baseball players who are interested in playing on a competitive travel team. The team won 2 tournaments and was runner up 3 times this past spring season posting a 22 & 9 record. Tryouts will be held at Ballentine Elementary School Baseball fields, 1600 McLaurin Lane Fuquay-Varina July 25 from 1-4 p.m., July 28 from 6-8 p.m., and August 4 from 6-8 p.m. Age requirement for 9 U is a player must not turn 10 before May 1, 2010. Please contact Brian Webb at 567-2643 or at bwebb@cdcnews.com.

GCAA Rec Soccer Registrations Open

2009 Fall Rec Soccer Registrations at GCAA are now open at www.gcaasoccer.com. Registrations are for U04 (under age 4) through U15 (under age 15) age groups. Important dates, fees, and details of play for each age group are also on our website.

Registrations end July 25. Practices begin late August. Games start early September.

Don't forget to sign up to volunteer as a coach, assistant coach, or team parent. Remember, the GCAA is a community organization and run by all volunteers. With your help, we will have another successful season.

We encourage you to register now at www.gcaasoccer.com. We will offer one walk-in registration date at the Ag Building on the GCAA campus on Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Greater Cleveland Athletic Association provides a positive recreational soccer experience for children aged 3 to 15. We strive to maintain a balance between teaching soccer skills, citizenship, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. We have minimum participation rules in all leagues to ensure that all players, no matter their skill level, become a vital part of the team. For more information, check out www.gcaasoccer.com.

TDap Clinic and Diabetes Screening for Children

Do you have a child who will be starting 6th Grade next year? If your answer is yes…then listen carefully. All individuals entering 6th grade on or after August 1, 2009 must be given one booster dose of Tdap Vaccine if five years or more have passed since their last dose of Tetanus or Diphtheria. Tdap is a vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. In order for your child to enter the sixth grade, they must receive this vaccine. The Johnston County Public Health Department will be administering the Tdap Vaccine, free of charge, on August 18 from 2 - 7 p.m.

In addition to receiving the Tdap vaccine, free diabetic screenings for the rising 6th graders will be available as well. Diabetes is a complex disease which affects one’s pancreas, and if not controlled can cause major complications. The diagnosis of diabetes is on the rise, especially among the younger population. Almost 24 million people of all ages have Diabetes in the United States.

Mark your calendars for the FREE Tdap Clinic and Diabetic Screenings for your rising sixth graders… Tuesday, August 18 from 2 - 7 p.m. at the Johnston County Public Health Department. For more information call 989-5200.

Luncheon to benefit children of Johnston County

Outback Steakhouse and The Partnership for Children invite you to a very special Steak luncheon to benefit the young children of Johnston County.

Save the date for Wednesday, August 19 with two available seatings, 11:30 and 1 p.m. The menu includes Steak, Caesar Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cheesecake, Tea and Soft Drinks all for only $10. Outback Steakhouse will be donating all proceeds to The Partnership for Children. To purchase tickets call 202-0002.

South Johnston High School Class of 1979 reunion

The South Johnston High School Class of 1979 is having their 30th year reunion Nov. 28, 2009 at the Johnston County Country Club in Smithfield, N.C. from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

If you have any questions, or need additional information you can contact Cindy Johnson at (919) 662-0004 or Debbie Barbour at (919) 801-9497.

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