Assistance for veterans So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned. There’s so much to know...and so many changes from one year to the next. That’s why the nonprofit D-A-V and the Harley-Davidson Foundation have teamed up to offer help. The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson, 928 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, North Carolina from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. This event is part of the nationwide Harley’s Heroes tour and is free to all veterans and members of their families. For further information, please contact NSO Ronald F. Hope at (336) 631-5481.
Tim Greene at Piney Grove Chapel Anointed evangelist, songwriter and Southern Gospel Music male vocalist, Tim Greene will be featured in a special worship service on Sunday, May 23 at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church. This exciting event will begin at 6 p.m. For more than two decades, Tim traveled with his popular musical family, The Greenes. Throughout those years the group achieved national and international notoriety, earning a Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association, as well as a Grammy Award. During that time, the talented songwriter penned more than 500 songs and ministered in churches, auditoriums and arenas nationwide. In 2000, Tim became paralyzed after being exposed to toxic black mold. This severe condition forced him to retire from the road and spend the next seven years in treatment for extended periods of time in various hospitals. Finally, in May of 2009, Tim experienced a miraculous healing, and over the past year has traveled nationwide sharing his story of that miraculous healing. Make plans now to be a part of this special evening, as Tim will share his story of God’s goodness and mercy through music and testimony. All those in attendance at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church on Sunday, May 23 will truly be blessed and encouraged by this inspiring story. No admission will be charged; however, a love offering will be received. The church is located just off Hwy 210, approximately five miles East of Angier on Piney Grove Church Road. For additional information or directions to the church, call (919) 639-2481 or visit pineygrovechapel.org.
Johnston County Arts Council annual membership meeting The Johnston County Arts Council Annual Meeting will be held this year on Sunday, May 23. The Annual Meeting will be held at The Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield and will begin at 5 p.m. The 2010-2011 Johnston County Arts Council Board of Directors and Officers will be installed at the annual meeting. Light refreshments will be served and attendees will be invited to tour the Ava Gardner Museum and view the newest exhibit, The Most Photographed Woman in the World. The Most Photographed Woman in the World is digitalized photography of the Ava Gardner Collection. This exhibit, which will open on May 20, marks the first time the Museum will present a multi-media exhibit. Arts Council members are encouraged to RSVP by calling Zilphia Adcock, Executive Director, at (919) 553-1930. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Johnston County Arts Council.
Johnston Health sponsoring free educational exhibit Want to take a virtual trip through a clogged blood vessel? Climb aboard the Artery Explorer, a movie trailer that uses a motion simulator and video to take participants through the winding, twisting path of the human circulatory system. The goal is to raise awareness about atherosclerosis--the buildup of plaque in the arteries, which can lead to heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular disease. The traveling exhibit, which is fun for children and adults, will visit from 2 till 6 p.m. on May 24 at Johnston Medical Center-Smithfield and May 28 at Johnston Medical Center-Clayton. The events are free.
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.
Upcoming events at Johnston Health Offering support 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.
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.
Spring Festival at St. Bernadette's The public is invited to a spring festival at St. Bernadette’s in Fuquay-Varina. The event will feature American, Italian, Portuguese and Mexican food, beach bingo, live music, super raffle, children and teen games, basket raffles and cake sale. Come join the fun on Friday, May 28 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 29 from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. St. Bernadette’s is located at 1005 Wilbon Road in Fuquay-Varina. For more information visit www.stbspringfest.info.
Chamber Golf Tournament The Second Annual Golf Tournament at Reedy Creek Golf Course is June 11. The Title Sponsor is Southeastern File Management Services, Inc. Contact the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce at (919) 773-8448 for more information. Lunch and dinner provided. Lots of prizes! Win a car! Free beverages! Be a sponsor! Visit www.GreaterClevelandChamber.com.
Triangle Caregivers Conference Resources for Seniors (RFS), Hospice of Wake County (HOWC) and Alzheimers North Carolina (formerly Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern NC Chapter) are teaming up to present The Triangle Caregivers Conference on Tuesday, June 22 at The McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The conference, designed for those who care for someone who is in some way incapacitated, will provide respite, resolution and resources. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees will have the benefit of a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, lunch, vendor booths, and pampering activities. Cost is $5 for caregivers, $25 for professionals and an additional $10 for professional CEU credits. To register, go to TriangleCaregiversConference.com.
Upcoming summer youth camps at JCC Johnston Community College will offer the following summer youth camps. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. Camp IMPACT Camp IMPACT, designed for rising sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, is a blended line-up of serious and lighter topics. The camp will be held June 21-24 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at JCC’s Cleveland Center. The registration fee is $40. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact the Cleveland Center at (919) 989-2128. The Nature of Science at Howell Woods This four-day program at Howell Woods offers students the opportunity to investigate the nature of science while participating in interactive learning experiences. Each day, students will utilize the natural habitats that Howell Woods provides and explore ecosystems, animal behavior and adaption, weather and atmosphere, and protecting our waters. The science camp is open to rising fourth and fifth graders and will be held July 19-22 from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. at JCC’s Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center. The registration fee is $65. To register, contact the Continuing Education registration office at (919) 209-2168. Musical Safari Come explore the depth and scope of music in our world. Begin with an adventure in World Drumming by learning traditional rhythms from West Africa in a collaborative drum circle. Complete the journey by discovering more about Western music theory and practice through creating musical compositions of your own. Instructors will include outstanding artists from the JCC faculty, who will challenge you to listen, imitate, sing, compose, improvise and perform! Musical Safari is open to rising sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The camp will be held July 19-22 from 9 a.m. – noon in the Graphic Arts Building on the main campus in Smithfield. The registration fee is $40. To register, contact the Continuing Education registration office at (919) 209-2168.
Drama Camp JCC’s Drama Camp will be held on July 12-16 and 19-23 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium on the main campus in Smithfield. Evening performances will be held on July 23 and 24. Participants will design and produce a theatrical production within two weeks. The drama camp is open to individuals age 12-19. Required auditions will be held on May 5 at 7 p.m. The registration fee is $200. Contact Shaun Braswell at (919) 209-2508 for more information. Comic Camp (art) – Boys Only Explore the frame by frame action and suspense of comic book art. This four-day camp will instruct you on how to design a cover, develop a character, a series of events, create line work, work with color, and carry through a sequential theme for the making of your own comic strip. Comic Camp is open to rising sixth, seventh, and eighth grade boys. The camp will be held August 2-5 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at JCC’s Cleveland Center. The registration fee is $45. To register, contact the Cleveland Center at (919) 989-2128 or the Continuing Education registration office at (919) 209-2168. Crazy Fun Art Collages & Watercolors – Girls Only Explore creative and inventive ways to make original works of art using collage and watercolor paints. Combine colored magazine paper, glue, paint pens, and matboard to make art mosaics that you will love to hang on your walls or give as incredible gifts to friends. Be ready to experiment and play with color and fun ideas. The art camp is open to rising sixth, seventh, and eighth grade girls. The camp will be held August 2-5 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at JCC’s Cleveland Center. The registration fee is $45. To register, contact the Cleveland Center at 919-989-2128 or the Continuing Education registration office at (919) 209-2168.
Calling All Book Clubs The sponsors of the Piedmont Laureate program are compiling an email list of contacts for book clubs in the five counties of Alamance, Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake. The email list will be used to send information about Piedmont Laureate appearances and other literary arts-related matters. The list will not be used for solicitation. If you are in a book club, please email the Johnston County Arts Council at info@johnstoncountyarts.org with your name and email address or the name and email address of the best contact for the club. Any questions concerning the Piedmont Laureate Program should be directed to the JCAC office at (919) 553-1930.
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.
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.
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