Turkey and Ham Shoots at Clyde’s Chapel Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church near Archer Lodge will hold a series of turkey and ham shoots. The hours are 7-8:30 each night. A ladies shoot and a youth shoot are included. The cost is $5 per shot. Concessions will be available. The dates are Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 4-5. Proceeds will go to the church’s Relay for Life team and World Changers youth mission project. For more information visit the church’s web site at www.clydeschapel.org, e-mail clydeschapel@bellsouth.net or call 365-6969. Clyde’s Chapel is located at 16657 Buffalo Road, Wendell, at the corner of Turnipseed and Buffalo roads.
Harvest Day Dinner and Auction at Friendly Chapel Friendly Chapel PFWB Church invites you to join us for our annual Harvest Day on Saturday, Nov. 21. Chicken pastry dinner plates are on sale from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Harvest Day Auction will begin following dinner. Come join us for a sit down meal with friendly folks! Friendly Chapel PFWB is located at 11455 Hwy 50 N, Benson at McGee's Crossroads. For more information call (919) 894-5978. We hope to see you there!
Dec. 2 meeting of Cleveland Counts postponed There will not be a meeting of the Cleveland Counts!, township public meeting regarding the future plans of Cleveland Township on Dec. 2 at Golden Corral. Given the volume of fact finding there is to do, and with a desire to present factual information that will take longer to assemble than we planned, we are postponing the scheduled meeting. Please send your questions/comments to us at http://clevelandschool.webs.com.
Christmas in Cleveland The Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Annual Christmas in Cleveland celebration. This event will be held on Dec. 3 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Fit for Life Fitness Club parking lot off of Technology Rd. The event is filled with lots of entertainment for children of all ages. Michelle Samios, the Chamber President, will start off the evening with the official lighting of the Cleveland community Christmas tree. Santa Claus will be arriving in the Southern National Raceway Park’s Pace car. Brandi K Autry will be on site to take FREE photos of the kids, young and old with Santa. Our widely received toy drive is returning. Santa asks that you bring an unwrapped toy to help our military families.
A soldier from Fort Bragg will be on hand to accept the gifts and return them to the base for distribution.
Canned Food Drive during Festival of Trees Keep Johnston County Beautiful, Inc. will host its 6th Annual Festival of Trees from Dec. 3 through Dec. 9 at the Johnston Medical Mall in Smithfield. This year’s special feature will be a Canned Food Drive throughout the week where visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. Food collection bins will be located at the North and South entrances of the Medical Mall. Keep Johnston County Beautiful, Inc. will sponsor a “Food Tree” where food items may also be placed for collection. The Canned Food Drive will be a “Gift to the County” from Keep Johnston County Beautiful to alleviate hunger for Johnston County families during the holiday season. For more information visit the Festival of Trees web site at jcfestivaloftrees.com or contact Susan Woodard at 934-7156 ext.3.
The Colors of Christmas musical The Capital Church Choir will present its Christmas Musical: “The Colors of Christmas” Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. The Capital Church is located at 1308 Hwy. 70 West in Garner. The event is free.
Breakfast with Santa The Rhythm Savvy Pulse Clogging team will be hosting a fund-raising Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill , 1165 US Highway 70 W, Garner on Saturday, Dec. 12. The event will be from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance. The tickets cost $7.00 each. Santa will be on hand for photo opportunities. For more information or to purchase tickets call Monica Josupait at (919) 553-5926 or stop by Rhythm Savvy Dance productions located at 2331 Timber Drive, Garner after 5 p.m.
10U Tryouts NC Cleveland Indians 10U team is looking for dedicated and motivated boys to join us for our spring season ending in Cooperstown, NY in June 2010. New head coach Bill Lane will be holding open tryouts on Saturday, Dec. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Indians field located on Grill Rd. in Clayton. Please contact Bill Lane at 264-2492 or Indians10U@gmail.com.
GCAA Rec Soccer Registrations Open 2010 Spring 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 web site. Registrations end Jan. 16. Practices begin mid February. Games start beginning of March. 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 will offer one walk-in registration date at the Ag Building on the GCAA campus on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Greater Cleveland Athletic Association strives 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 become a vital part of the team. GCAA is a member of the NC Youth Soccer Association.
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