Chamber Monthly Breakfast There will be a Member Breakfast on Friday, May 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the Cleveland Draft House. Free hot breakfast sponsored by the Cleveland Draft House! Please bring your company information to place on display! Bring a guest!
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.
ABWA Meeting The Johnston Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will hold its May meeting on Monday, May 10, at the Greater Smithfield Selma Area Chamber of Commerce Yelvington-Lee House. Networking will begin at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and meeting at 7 p.m. Christine Yancey, Community Manager with the American Cancer Society will be the speaker. She has been with the American Cancer Society for over four years, working in both the Florida Division and the Great West Division in Colorado Springs. She and her husband came to North Carolina with the Air Force after being stationed in Germany. They live in Pikeville and she covers Johnston and Wayne counties. She manages the Relays for Life in both counties which are the two largest Relays in the state and ranked in the top 20 in the country. She is also responsible for developing and managing programs which help cancer patients in these counties. For more information on the ABWA or to make a reservation to attend the May meeting, please call Molly Parker at 934-1877 or email mparker@unitedwaytriangle.org
Breakfast to benefit Johnston County families First In Families of Johnston County will hold an Applebee's Fundraiser Breakfast on Saturday, May 15, from 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. The event will take place at Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 1260 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield. Tickets are $7 per person. Funds raised will go to help individuals and families who live in Johnston County and are affected by developmental disabilities. For tickets, call Mary Hales at 630-5796.
WJHS Band Yard Sale Are you in search of a bargain? We can help! The West Johnston Band Parents Association is holding our third annual yard sale on May 15 at Cleveland Road Super Storage, 11035 Cleveland Road, Garner from 7 a.m. until noon. Do you have some gently used treasures that you no longer need? Donate them to the yard sale and get a tax deduction! For more information or to make donations, contact Gwyn Johnson at gwynjohnson@embarqmail.com or visit www.wjhsbands.org
“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 and the deadline is May 10.
Foreclosure/Short Sale Tour! A tour will be held Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. beginning at 900 Ridgefield Drive, Suite 90 Raleigh, NC 27609. A tour suited for those interested in real estate investing... •Come join this unique experience and tour short sale & foreclosure properties • This month’s focus is the Raleigh area • Learn about the art of negotiating with banks for the best deals! • Learn about the pros and cons of buying already rented properties and rehabs • Learn the best way to finance rental properties • Q and A and tour some fantastic deals! All interested need to pre-register with a credit card- the tour fee is $10. Reservations needed. Call (919) 747-7935 or email us at support@amybonis.com or register online at www.amybonis.com. Call today, seating is limited!
Beach Ball Fundraising Kick-off The Partnership for Children of Johnston County and the Miracle League are kicking off a county-wide fundraising campaign with the Third Annual Partnership for Children Beach Ball on Saturday, May 15 from 7 – 11 p.m. at the Johnston County Agricultural Center. Tickets are available in advance only at www.pfcjc.org or by calling 202-0002.
Infinity Ballet Theatre at Garner Historic Auditorium Infinity Ballet Theatre presents “Magical Mystery Dances” on May 16 at 3 p.m. at the Garner Historic Auditorium. A diverse dance program in three parts, including “Fairytale Variations,” with excerpts of the classics; “Magical Mystery Dances,” inspired by songs of the Beatles; and “Strauss in the Park,” a fun loving and uplifting ballet with Guest Artist, Jhe Russell joining the cast of 80 dancers. Tickets may be purchased by calling (919) 303-1105.
BBQ Dinner and West Johnston Band Pops Concert Join us for delicious food and fabulous music presented by the West Johnston High School Band on Friday, May 21. Start with a delicious pre‐ordered BBQ lunch plate with your choice of BBQ pork, BBQ chicken or a combo plate with sides for only $7. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and we’ll make deliveries in the area! We will also be selling BBQ plates at dinner, beginning at 5 p.m. at West Johnston, followed by a fun, free concert of some old favorites on Friday night featuring the talented West Johnston High School Band. Dinner plates are eat‐in or carry out and will be available at the school. For more information on the BBQ lunch and dinner, please contact Cindy New cindyhugo@aol.com , Cindy Chapman cindy_chapman82@yahoo.com or Mary Ellen Harrison, meharrison@nc.rr.com or visit www.wjhsbands.org. Sponsored by the West Johnston Band Parents Association.
Upcoming events at Johnston Health 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. Offering support If you’ve lost a loved one or have been diagnosed with diabetes or cancer, you can find information and encouragement from others in a support group. The diabetes support group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on May 18 in rooms 1404A & 1404B of the medical mall. The grief support group will meet from 6 till 7 p.m. on May 25 in the interfaith chapel of the patient tower. “Finding Your Way” focuses on finding a new normal, slowing the flow of tears and remembering how to have fun. The cancer support group will meet at 6 p.m. on May 25 in room 1404B of the medical mall. Heidi Spicer, director of surgical services at Johnston Medical Center-Clayton, will lead visitors in making an arts and crafts item. Diabetes class Want to learn how to better manage your diabetes? A class for outpatients will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 25 in room 1404B of the medical mall. Participants must have orders from their doctors to attend and must contact the hospital’s scheduling department for an appointment. Insurance will be filed. Advanced Life Support classes Want to learn pediatric advanced life support or advanced cardio life support? A PALS class will be offered from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. on May 27 & 28 in the medical mall auditorium. An ACLS class will be from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. on May 24 & 25 in the same room. To pre-register for either class, call 938-7736. The fee is $200 and includes materials.
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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