Ask-A-Lawyer Program scheduled for April 30 On Friday, April 30, volunteer lawyers from the Johnston County Bar Association will hold public “Ask-A-Lawyer” day at the atrium area of the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield from noon until 4 p.m. During this event, individuals with questions about legal issues or the legal system in general will be able to talk with lawyers on a one-on-one basis. All members of the general public are invited and encouraged to come to the event with any questions they may have. The program is a public service of the North Carolina Bar Association and Johnston County Bar Association and is provided at no cost to the public. For more information regarding this event, contact local coordinator Thomas S. Berkau at (919) 934-4634 or tom@berkaulaw.com.
Take 2 Kids Consignment Sale Take 2 Kids Consignment public sale will be held from April 30 - May 2 at the Clayton Civitan Building, 340 McCullers Street, Clayton. Consignors and volunteer helpers will be accepted right up until the sale and will get to shop April 29. Drop off will be April 28. Shop with us for great prices on gently used children's spring/summer clothing, toys, shoes, books, furniture, strollers, and much more! Also visit with several local vendors at the sale. Visit www.take2kidsconsignment.com for details or call (919) 422-4734. Thanks to our sponsor, Lundie’s Photography.
Pack 64 Cub Scout Yard Sale at Mt. Zion UMC Mt. Zion Cub Scouts will have a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 1 from 6:30 a.m. to noon. Items for sale will include adult & children’s clothes, baby supplies, furniture, books, movies, toys, household utensils and so much more! Mount Zion is located at 15772 NC 50 N, ¼ mile south of the intersection of Hwy 50 and Hwy 42. Mount Zion welcomes visitors to its fellowship! For additional information, please contact the church office at 772-8415 or e-mail info@mountzion-umc.org Additional information about Mount Zion can be found at www.mountzion-umc.org.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 116 Fish Fry The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 116 in Fuquay-Varina is hosting a Fish Fry Dinner for the community Saturday, May 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall at 6400 Johnson Pond Rd. Pre-sale tickets are $7.00 per adult and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Tickets at the door are $8.00. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the American Legion Lounge Mondays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Take-out plates are available also. Please come out and help the American Legion Auxiliary who helps those who have served and are serving in the military for our Great Nation!
Johnston County Arts Council Seeks Board of Directors The nominating committee of the Johnston County Arts Council is currently accepting nominations for service as a member of the Board of Directors. All director terms are for three years and you may not serve more than two consecutive terms. All persons chosen as directors of the Council shall be individuals who are representative of the demographic makeup of Johnston County, by virtue of their residence in the area, their involvement in business, art, science or other charitable organization or other agency operating in the county, or other interest in the welfare of the community. The slate of officers and new board members will be installed at the Annual Membership Meeting held in mid-May. Anyone interested in serving on the Johnston County Arts Council Board of Directors should contact the JCAC office by May 1 at info@johnstoncountyarts.org or (919) 553-1930.
Upcoming events at Johnston Health For new parents New parents are invited to childbirth and Lamaze classes on May 1 & 8 in room 1404B of the medical mall. The first Saturday session is from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. The second Saturday session is from 8 a.m. till noon. The fee for the classes is $80 per couple. Pre-registration is a must. Call 938-7736. Breastfeeding class Want to learn about the advantages of breastfeeding your baby? New parents are invited to a class from 7 till 9 p.m. on May 4 in the boardroom of the Johnston Medical Mall. Please call 938-7736 to register. The fee is $30 per couple. CPR classes Want to learn CPR or need to re-certify? A beginner’s class will be from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. on May 19 in room 1404B of the medical mall. The re-certification class will be from 1 till 4 p.m. on May 12 in the same room. To register for either class, call 938-7736. The fee is $71 and includes materials. Dine with a Doc “Good Bone, Bad Bone, Ugly Bone” is the topic for the next Dine with a Doc. Dr. Marc Stevens, an orthopedic surgeon, will talk about osteoporosis and osteoarthritis at 6 p.m. on May 18 in the auditorium of the Johnston Medical Mall. Afterward, guests are invited to a light dinner and a question-and-answer session. The event is free, but registration is required. To reserve a seat, please call 938-7186.
JCC Drama Camp auditions are May 5 Johnston Community College will hold auditions for this summer’s Drama Camp at 7 p.m. on May 5 in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium on the main campus in Smithfield. The camp will be held July 12-24. The JCC Drama Camp is an intensive hands-on approach to the art of theatre for individuals age 12-19. The students will design and produce a theatrical production during the two-week camp. Students can participate as an actor or as a stage technician. All participants will be required to attend the auditions on May 5. Actors should plan a 2-3 minute audition piece to demonstrate their talents in singing, dancing, and/or monologue. Technicians should plan on an interview the same day as auditions. The cost of the camp is $200. All camp activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium. For more information, visit www.jccperformingarts.com.
Men’s Breakfast featuring Bill Cobey Christian men in the greater Raleigh area are invited to a men’s breakfast on Saturday, May 8 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held at Potters Hand Bible Church, 3468 Apex Peakway in Apex. Reservations are encouraged, but the event is free of charge. Bill Cobey, graduate of Emory University and Wharton Business School, has been a loyal public servant for many years in North Carolina. In 2008 he was the North Carolina director of Mike Huckabee’s presidential campaign and has served as the chairman of the NC Republican Party. He will be joining the men’s breakfast to share his testimony and his strong spiritual convictions. For reservations, e-mail pottershandbiblechurch@yahoo.com or call (919) 274-7344.
“Biggest Loser” contestants bring story to HealthQuest Need a little inspiration to lose weight? Meet a newly wed couple who lost a combined 277 pounds—all while competing on a reality TV show. Heba Salama and Ed Brantley, contestants on season six of “Biggest Loser,” will appear at 11 a.m. on May 15 in the auditorium of the Johnston Medical Mall in Smithfield. The couple will talk about their experience on Biggest Loser Ranch and offer tips for healthful living. The event is free and sponsored by HealthQuest, the wellness center of Johnston Health. Please call 938-7192 to reserve a seat.
Color Me Healthy workshop Debbie Stroud of the County Cooperative Extension Service and Kimetha Elliot of the Johnston County Health Department are teaming up to provide a Color Me Healthy workshop on Saturday, May 15 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Johnston County Agricultural Center Auditorium located at 2736 NC 210 Hwy, Smithfield NC 27577. Childcare providers working with 4 and 5 year old children are eligible to register. Participants will receive all the materials needed to carry the program in their classroom. If you are interested in learning more about Color Me Healthy contact Debbie Stroud at (919) 989-5380 or debra_stroud@ncsu.edu. The registration fee is $3.00 and the deadline is May 10.
Smoking Cessation Classes If you are interested in kicking that nasty habit, please attend the American Cancer Society’s Freshstart Smoking Cessation Classes. You will be provided with essential information and strategies needed to direct you in an effort to stop smoking. Classes will be held on the following dates: May 18, May 20, May 25 and May 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Plan to attend all four classes! Classes are free and will be held at the Johnston County Public Health Department, 517 North Bright Leaf Blvd. in Smithfield. For additional information or to register, please contact Jaime Pearce or Kimetha Elliott at the Johnston County Public Health Department at (919) 989-5200.
2010-11 GCAA Challenge Soccer Tryouts Monday, May 24 U09 and U10 Boys/Co-ed Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Tryouts 6 - 7 p.m. U13 Boys / Co-ed Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. Tryouts 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 U12 Boys / Co-ed Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Tryouts 6 - 7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 27 U11 Boys / Co-ed Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Tryouts 6 – 7 p.m. Girls’ Tryouts Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. Tryouts 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. All girls are welcome to tryout for a co-ed team if they choose. Bring a soccer ball, water and wear your shin guards and cleats.
WJHS Marching Band hosts golf tournament The West Johnston High School marching band will host a golf tournament on Friday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at Reedy Creek Golf Course. The entry fee is $60 per player, $240 per 4 person team, or $300 for 4 person team and hole sponsor. The fee includes golf, cart, dinner and door prizes. For additional information call Keith at (919) 795-9540 or e-mail kmbeaman@aol.com
HealthQuest starts walk fitness program Looking for a safe, cool place to walk? HealthQuest is starting a program at the Johnston Medical Mall to encourage people to walk for their health. The wellness center is offering discounts, gifts and other incentives quarterly to mall walkers who complete the most laps. Participants will also get invitations to a quarterly breakfast, monthly blood pressure screenings and other special events. The mall is open from 5:30 a.m. till 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 5:30 a.m. till 8 p.m. Friday. Weekend hours are from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1 till 5 p.m. on Sunday. The program is free and open to everyone. To join, sign up at the front desk of HealthQuest. For more information, call 938-7581. The mall is located on North Bright Leaf Boulevard across from Johnston Medical Center-Smithfield.
Wake County Human Services WIC Program The WIC Program provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community resources. Services are available in Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Zebulon, Wake Forest, and Brentwood. Those eligible must *be a pregnant or postpartum woman, infant, or child under age 5, *live in NC, and *have a gross annual income under 185% of the Federal poverty guidelines. For appointment, please call (919)250-4720. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Sharing our stories Sharing Our Stories, an Amedisys Hospice grief support group in conjunction with Resources for Seniors meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Garner Senior Center, 205 E. Garner Road. All are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact Janet Harrison at 779-0122 or gsc@rfsnc.org or Ann Ritter at 773-4865 or aritter3225@amedisys.com.
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Tuesday OA is not just about weight loss, gain or maintenance; or obesity or diets. It addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. It is not a religious organization and does not promote any particular diet. If you want to stop your compulsive eating, welcome to Overeaters Anonymous. Overeaters Anonymous meets on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Sovereign King Church, 110 Donmoor Ct. in Garner. Rotating format: Speaker, Big Book, OA/AA 12&12, Traditions and OA stories out of Lifeline. Driving Directions: From Raleigh on 70: Turn left on Mechanical at light (just before Lowes), left onto Donmoor. From Garner on 70: Turn right on McCormick, left on Mechanical, right on Donmoor. Contacts: Dale M. (919) 630-2592 or Liz V. (919) 661-0183. For more information, visit the group’s web site at www.triangleoa.org.
AWANA program at Mt. Herman Mt. Herman Christian Church, located at 8925 White Oak Road, Garner, NC 27529 has an AWANA program for children aged 3 years through 8th grade every Sunday night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us if you are looking for an excellent Bible-based activity for your children. Safe-child policies in place.
Ava Gardner Museum seeks marketing intern The Ava Gardner Museum seeks a Marketing Intern to assist in the promotion of the annual Ava Gardner Festival. The duration of the internship will be 15 hours a week for eight weeks beginning in June 2010 and pays a $500 stipend. Any travel done by the intern on behalf of the Museum will be reimbursed at the IRS Standard Mileage Rate. This position is made possible through a grant from the North Carolina Museums Council. The prospective intern should be a self-starter with creativity, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. The intern should also have an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as graphic design programs such as Adobe’s InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. In the past, the Ava Gardner Museum has employed a variety of marketing strategies to promote the Ava Gardner Festival and the marketing intern will participate in planning meetings in regards to choosing strategies and design of promotional literature and advertising. Working closely with the Executive Director, the intern will develop and implement the festival marketing campaign. Primary responsibilities for the marketing intern: 1) Design and dissemination of promotional materials. 2) Creation of press releases and online copy to be submitted to press contacts, press release distribution sites, and online calendars. 3) Utilization of social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, and blogging, in an effort to build a grassroots interest If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to jessica@avagardner.org.
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