“Fight Like a Girl” In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Curves of Cleveland is selling the “Fight Like a Girl” tee shirts. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Breast Cancer is a leading cause of death among women. The NC Curves Co-op, consisting of clubs located throughout the Triangle has raised a whopping $30,000 for the annual Breast Cancer Walk that was held on Saturday Oct. 3, 2009. In April 2009, Health Magazine named Curves one of America’s Healthiest Gyms. There’s never been a better time to join Curves of Cleveland than during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The service fee will be waived. For more information, call (919) 661-9646.

‘Hee-Haw Salute’ at Benson Little Theatre Come on down to “Kornfield Kounty” as the Benson Little Theatre presents “Hee Haw Salute.” It is going to be the show of the season! “Hee Haw” is coming to Benson as a tribute to the original variety show and is written and directed by Richard Davis. This was the last of the successful variety shows on TV and by far the most successful country music show on television. You can relive that nostalgic slice of our country’s culture by attending the show on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. or Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. at the W. J. Barefoot Auditorium, 303 East Church Street, Benson. For ticket information call the Benson Chamber of Commerce at (919) 894-3825. Individual tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Season memberships with reserved seating are available but be sure to call early so that you can be a part of this exciting evening of entertainment. Special pricing of $8 per ticket is available for groups of 10 or more.

Introduction to Real Estate Investing.... A Free Workshop Saturday, Oct. 17 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Registration 8:45 a.m. 1700 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27605 Are you wondering if you should take advantage of this awesome buyer's market? YES! You can still get Investor loans in today's market! Come learn about how and what is negotiable in this market, what has changed, and how to locate and evaluate properties in terms of return on investment potential. We will talk about 1031 exchanges, how to put together a strategy/ plan that allows you to use Real Estate to produce multiple income streams and help you retire within your desired timeframe. Please join us for this free workshop. Preregistration required. You can register online at www.amybonis.com or call us at (919) 747-7927.

Rescues & Runways Fashion Show maurices at Clayton Town Centre, 933 Town Centre Blvd., will be hosting a Rescues & Runways Fashion Show on Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. Admission is free. The unique Rescues & Runways fashion show will feature models walking the runway with the latest fall looks from maurices, along with a pet that is available for adoption. The store is partnering with the Animal Protection League of Johnston County, so they'll be bringing in pets to showcase and also be on hand to answer questions people have about adoption or volunteering at the shelter or to learn about other ways they can help. Please visit www.rescuesandrunways.com for more information.

CPR class Want to learn CPR or need to re-certify? A beginner’s class will be from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 in room 1404B of the medical mall. A re-certification class will be from 1 till 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 in room 1404B of the Johnston Health Medical Mall. To register, call 938-7736. The fee for each class is $67 and includes materials.

Bloodmobile visit The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will accept blood donations from noon till 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. The bloodmobile will be parked at the north entrance of the Johnston Health Medical Mall. Please call 938-7736 to make an appointment.

Southern Regional GAP Support Group The mission of the Southern Regional GAP is to provide ongoing support not only to grandparents but all family members caring for other family members. • GAP meets once a month on the third Friday night of the month at 6:30 p.m. • GAP meets at the Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church at 310 N. Ennis St.; Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. (Downstairs meeting room/back entrance) • Sharing of resources and community support. • Informative speakers. • Bring a dish for a potluck dinner and join our group for a chance to gather useful information and talk with other family member just like you.Childcare provided. Meetings are: Oct. 16, Nov. 20, and Dec. 18. For more information please contact Ruth Cole at (919) 567-1017 or Debi Sikes at (919) 341-2914.

Financial workshop Money Strategies for ALL Times - Financial Workshop will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18 from2 - 5 p.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Join author Matt Bell for a practical, interactive workshop that will teach you how to apply seven timeless financial principles. The cost is $20/individual or $30/couple. Contact Rex Spivey at MtZion-Workshop@nc.rr.com or call 779-4209.

40/42 Library Association meeting The regular meeting of the 40/42 Library Association will be held Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Pizza Inn at 40 and 42. There is also a reading contest for grades K - 5. See www.4042library.com for more information. Any person interested in serving as a volunteer Board Member is welcomed to attend the meetings as well as contact any Board Member for information. All positions are unpaid and volunteer in nature. Persons interested in serving as a Board Member should contact Ann Blake at ablake@4042library.com or (919) 607-3767.

JCC plans spring trip to Mexico Johnston Community College is planning a seven-day trip to the Yucatan of Mexico May 19-25, 2010. The trip is open to students, employees, and the community. The trip has been packaged through Casterbridge Tours and includes stops in Merida, Uxmal, Kabah, Chichen-Itza, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and guided tours of Mayan ruins and museums. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due by Oct. 21. The remaining balance of the trip will be determined based on the number of participants and will be due in January 2010. The trip price includes round trip airfare, bilingual tour guide, some meals, hotel accommodations, private, first-class motor coach for traveling throughout the Yucatan, all excursion and admissions fees, gratuities and taxes. Travelers may pay by debit card, credit card, or check at the Business Office. Checks should be made out to Johnston Community College and mailed to JCC, c/o Heather Murphy, Student Services, P.O. Box 2350, Smithfield, NC 27577. For more information, visit http://www.casterbridgetours.com/Groups/johnsoncommcoll.htm or contact Heather Murphy at 209-2239 or Jessica Rieger at 209-2149.

Revival Pleasant Plains Baptist Church of Apex, NC will be holding an old fashioned revival with old time preaching and God honoring music at 7 p.m. nightly and 11 a.m. on Sunday from October 22-27 with participating ministers Bobby Roberson, Charles Ennis, Dave Varnell, Rick Freeborn, Russ Kessler, Bobby King and Tony Hutson. For more information, call (919) 362-5377 or visit www.pleasantplainsbaptist.com.

Johnston County Schools – Mentoring Conference Announcement Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a desire to build and improve the community in which you live? Then you need to attend the “Mentoring Matters Conference”! This invitation has been sent out to community agencies, businesses, local government, the Faith community, schools, etc. Anyone interested in mentoring and providing services for youth are welcome. The Exceptional Children’s Program in Johnston County Schools is offering a conference to provide information and training on how you can help our young people grow into successful citizens within our community. Details are below: Friday, Oct. 23 Registration: 8:30 a.m. Conference: 9 a.m. - noon 3rd Floor Team Room, Glenn Building 501 S. Second St. Come learn about mentoring as a means of helping struggling students in our county. Identify existing programs, as well as gaps in service throughout the county. Meet with other interested participants in your area of the county to develop strategies to support at-risk youth. Pre-registration requested by Oct. 16 to: nancydriscoll@johnston.k12.nc.us

Halloween Social Please join the BASS Lake Shag Club for our Halloween social on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Varina Sports Bar. Costumes welcome and prizes awarded for most impressive. Come from 6-9 p.m. to dance, mingle and have fun. Members are $3, guests are $5.

Johnston County Schools Technology Showcase The public is invited to attend the Ninth Annual Johnston County Schools Technology Showcase on Monday, Oct. 26. The event will be held in the Great Hall at Johnston Community College in Smithfield, NC and is scheduled to last from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The Technology Showcase is an opportunity for us to share with the citizens of our community, some of the things the students in our schools are doing with technology and technology resources.

Fall Fest scheduled Oct. 30 The public is invited to shop for gifts and other items at Fall Fest, a crafts fair sponsored annually by Johnston Health at the Johnston Medical Mall in Smithfield. The free event takes place from 11:30 a.m. till 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 in the main hallway of the mall. Vendors have until Oct. 16 to register for sales space. Fees are nominal. For more information, call Kim Thompson at 938-7736.

Holiday Bazaar Mt. Zion United Methodist Church invites you to its 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar to be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. You’ll be able to shop many displays of arts, jewelry, crafts and holiday gifts showcasing local, unique items. There will be a snack bar with drinks, snacks and desserts. Tables are still available and forms are available on our website. Mt. Zion UMC is located at 15772 NC 50 N, ¼ mile south of the intersection of Hwy 50 and Hwy 42. Mt. Zion welcomes visitors to its fellowship! For additional information, please contact the church office at 772-8415 or e-mail info@mountzion-umc.org

Veteran’s Day Celebration Johnston County Schools is pleased to be able to host the annual Veteran's Day Celebration on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Smithfield Selma High School. We are creating another DVD to showcase our veterans who are living and from Johnston County or currently live in Johnston County. If you have a family member or friend who is a veteran and they have NOT turned in a photo to Steve Purvis in the past, please ask them to send us a photo of themselves in uniform so we can honor them on video. Photos can be delivered to the Office of Public Information at the Evander S. Simpson Building on Hwy. 70 or at the Video Production Shop at Facility Services on Hwy 70/Hwy 210 in West Smithfield. Please call Terri Sessoms at 934-6032, ext. 241 with any questions.

Golf Tournament to benefit Cleveland Wildcats The 2009 Cleveland Wildcats Golf Classic will be held on Friday, Nov. 13 at Reedy Creek Golf Course. The day will begin at 11 a.m. with registration, followed by a 12 p.m. Shotgun start. A catered dinner will round out the day at 5 p.m. Players may enter individually or as a team. Sponsors are also being accepted. Entries must be mailed in by Nov. 6, but team entries will be accepted up to the tournament date provided there is room. Proceeds from the event will help the team pay for their Cooperstown 2010 Baseball Tournament. For more information, contact John Holt at 902-0485 or David Mundy at 369-8130.

Clayton High Class Reunion The Clayton High School Class of 1984 will hold its 25th class reunion on Nov. 14 at Pine Hollow Golf Course in Clayton. Events will begin with a social hour at 7; dinner at 8; followed by a DJ until 12. Cash bar will be available. The cost to attend is $20/person. Please send your money to Ramona Brady Robertson at 233 Goldfield Drive Garner, NC 27529 NO LATER than Oct. 31. After that, the cost will be $25/person.

Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene, Garner, NC, is registering now through Nov. 22 for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. This community-wide event is open for boys and girls in K5 - 6th grade. Registration forms are available at the church office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F. Please call the church office for more info at (919) 772-0515. Submit items by 5 p.m. Friday the week before publication to nchang@raleighsouthonline.com