Upcoming events at Johnston Health Need a speaker? Doctors, health educators and other professionals at Johnston Health are willing and available to speak at meetings of civic clubs and community groups. Topics may include healthful living, affects of aging, surgeries, living wills and hospice care. For more information or to schedule a speaker, call 938-7103 or 938-7194. Camping with HealthQuest Looking for summer activities? HealthQuest, the wellness center of Johnston Health, is offering day camps for children (ages 5 to 12) from 7:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. through Aug. 20. Activities include swimming, fun games and healthy cooking. Parents may choose weekly or daily rates. For more information or to pre-register, call 938-7581. The center is located inside the Johnston Medical Mall.
13U Cleveland Wildcats Baseball Tryouts The 13U Cleveland Wildcats Travel baseball team, from the Cleveland community, is currently seeking dedicated families and players to fill a few spots on their fall roster. The team, which was formed in 2008 and has won numerous tournament championships, is coached by former State High School Player of the Year Shawn Moore and assistant coaches Dan Flores and John Holt. The Coaching staff has a combined 30 plus years of experience in helping kids develop their passion for baseball. If you have travel baseball experience and are interested in becoming part of a winning tradition please call Shawn Moore at (919) 820-2691, Dan Flores at (919) 614-0523 or John Holt at (919) 902-0485.
MCAA summer camps and soccer registration Registrations for our fall 2010 soccer season are now open. They will end on Aug. 8 with late registrations closing on Aug. 14. We offer U4, U6, U8, U10, U12 and U15 leagues. We will also be offering walk up dates. Walk up dates are July 31 at McGee’s Middle School soccer from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Aug. 2 and 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please visit our website at www.gomcaa.com for registration information. Each child’s registration will cover a shirt, shorts and socks. Your child will also need cleats and shin guards (not provided by MCAA). We will also be offering a summer camp. The cost of the camp will be $100. The ages for the boys are 5-12. NC STATE will be at the McGee’s Middle School Soccer Field Aug. 2 - 4 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The NC State Soccer Coach and his players will be hosting our camp. All details can be found on the soccer page of our website. We are also offering a girls summer soccer camp. The camp dates will be from July 26 - 30 at the McGee’s Middle School soccer field. The girl’s camp will be for ages 6-13. The cost will be $40. You can register for our fall season and our camps by logging on to www.gomcca.com. If you have any questions you can email mcaasoccer09@yahoo.com.
13U Cleveland Wildcats Blue holding tryouts The Cleveland Wildcats Blue 13U baseball team is looking for dedicated players and parents to complete our fall roster. Tryouts will be held on July 31 at 3 p.m. at the Cleveland Community baseball fields, located at 8994 Cleveland School Road, Clayton, NC 27520. Players cannot turn 14 prior to May 1, 2011 to be eligible. This team is planning a trip to Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida in the summer of 2011. Contact David Mundy, 369-8130 dmundy@sshopper.com or Chris Frederick 696-6061 fredricks.christopher@rnc.sysco.com to be placed on the schedule for the tryout or to answer any questions. Upcoming summer youth camps at JCC Johnston Community College will offer the following summer youth camps. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. 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 989-2128 or the Continuing Education registration office at 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. 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 989-2128 or the Continuing Education registration office at 209-2168.
Sports camps at Cleveland Middle Cleveland Middle School will be hosting summer baseball and basketball camps. Each camp is open to rising 6th – 8th graders. The baseball camp will be held July 26 – 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Campers should bring all baseball equipment needed to participate, as extra equipment will not be provided. The cost is $60. For more information, contact Chase Crocker at 553-7500, or email ChristopherCrocker@johnston.k12.nc.us The basketball camp will be held July 26 – 29 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Cleveland Middle. All campers need to have basketball shoes and appropriate attire. The cost of the camp is $60. Or, if your child participates in both camps, the cost is $100. For more information, contact Mark Keener at MarkKeener@johnston.k12.nc.us.
Up to $1,500 available to artists through grant Artists from Johnston County may apply for grants up to $1,500 through the Regional Artist Grant Program administered by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County to support projects that will further their professional and artistic development. United Arts is now accepting completed applications. Final deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Sept. 15. For complete guidelines and an application go to the ‘Grants to Individuals’ link at the United Arts website www.unitedarts.org . Johnston County Arts Council is also now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Johnston County Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Johnston County. The Grassroots Arts Program aims to enrich the cultural life of North Carolina’s communities through the support of local arts programming that provides opportunities for every resident to experience the arts. Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Johnston County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Grassroots funds are not generally awarded to arts organizations that receive funding through the North Carolina Arts Council’s General Support Program. Projects must occur between July 1, 2010– May 15, 2011. To be eligible for funding, non-profit organizations must be located within Johnston County. Programs will be evaluated for organizational stability, ability to generate 1:1 matching funds, audience development (size and cultural diversity), artistic quality, responsiveness to the community’s artistic needs and community outreach. Application forms and grant guidelines are available on the Johnston County Arts Council website at www.johnstoncountyarts.org. Johnston County Arts Council will also mail applications and guidelines upon request.
Wildcats 10U Tryouts The Cleveland Wildcats 10U Baseball Team will be holding try-outs for the upcoming season on July 31 and Aug. 7 If your child is 9, 10 or doesn’t turn 11 until after May 1, 2011, they are eligible to play so bring them out!! Place: GCAA (Field 3) 8994 Cleveland School Road Clayton, NC 27520 Time: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to start. Please wear your baseball attire, and bring your glove and bat ready to play. If you plan to attend, please call Jim Harlow (coach) 815-1470.
VBS at Garner Church of Christ Garner Church of Christ will be holding a “Hero Headquarters” Vacation Bible School August 1 – 5 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. Kids will discover they can make a difference with God's power at work. Come learn more! Garner Church of Christ is located at 1364 Benson Road in Garner. For more information visit www.garnerchurchofchrist.org or call 772-1534. Lucian Robinson, minister.
JC Republican Women host seminar The Johnston County Republican Women are hosting Loren Spivack the Free Market Warrior and his Economic Literacy Seminar. It will be held in Smithfield, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 4 and 5 at the Hibachi Grill at 1273 North Brightleaf Boulevard from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Loren is afraid for our country and wants to reach as many people as possible before our November elections. His desire is to equip us with a good understanding of economics and give us the tools we need to talk educate others. The seminars are free. There will be a jar for donations to help offset some of his expenses. This venue can hold 60 people, so come early to ensure you get a seat. Loren Spivack grew up in Massachusetts and studied history and political science at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He spent most of the last 20 years living in New York City and doing fundraising for different charities. Before founding Free Market Warrior, Mr. Spivack spent several years as a marketing and management consultant for various companies and non-profits. Currently, Mr. Spivack is a popular speaker at conservative groups and teaches study groups on classical economic theory. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and six children. He’s been seen and heard on FOX News Channel, Lou Dobbs Radio Show, Glenn Beck, and hundreds of other local, regional, and national and international media outlets.
Parenting Class 101 Parenting classes will be held for Johnston County parents with children ages birth to five years old. Classes will be held Aug. 4, 11 and 18 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. each day. Topics to be covered include dental health, car seat safety, discipline, CPR, first aid and more. Classes are held at the Johnston County Public Health Department. To register, call Kimetha Elliott at 989-5200.
Friendly Chapel VBS Friendly Chapel PFWB Church invites you to join us for a journey to the bayou during our "Crocodile Dock" Vacation Bible School Adventure! Each night is packed full of fun as we begin with the Sing & Play Swamp Stomp, do Crawfish Crafts, play Gator Games, visit the Bible Bayou, eat at the Snack Shack, visit the Dockside Drive-in and end with the Firefly Finale. Each night’s activities focus on our central theme - teaching fearless kids to shine God's light! Our Vacation Bible School Adventures will be on Sunday nights from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. starting Aug. 8 and will conclude with our Crocodile Dock Commencement Ceremony & Ice Cream Social on Aug. 29. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. You can register online at www.friendlychapelchurch.org. Friendly Chapel is located at McGee’s Crossroads at 11455 Hwy 50 North, Benson, 27504. Everyone is welcome! Come join us for our Crocodile Dock Adventures!
Mt. Herman hosts family fun, Awana Mt. Herman Christian Church is hosting an Evening Fun Family Event on Sunday Aug. 8 through Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. This will be a time where the whole family can take part in worship, games, and learning from God's word. For further information, you can contact the church office at 773-6155 or mhcchurch1@bellsouth.net Awana begins at Mt. Herman Christian Church on Sunday, Aug. 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Children aged pre-K through 12th grade are welcome to attend. Mt. Herman Christian Church is located in Garner at 8925 White Oak Road. Contact 773-6155 or mhcchurch1@bellsouth.net for information.
Hunter Safety Course at Mount Zion UMC Mount Zion United Methodist Church invites you to attend a NC Wildlife Resources Commission Hunter Safety Course to be held on Thursday, Aug. 26, and Friday, Aug. 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are no age restrictions, but children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult. On Saturday, you will need to bring your own brown bag lunch. Please call the church office at 772-8415 or email: info@mountzion-umc.org to sign up. There is no fee for this class. You must attend all three sessions. Additional information about Hunter Education can be found at www.ncwildlife.org. Mount Zion UMC 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.
Overeaters Anonymous Meets Mondays Overeaters Anonymous are people recovering from compulsive eating. We meet each Monday night at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is at the intersection of 70 and 50 (Benson Road) next to the Dollar Store in suite 527 at the Sovereign King Church. Contacts: Dale M. (919) 630-2592, Barbarra (919) 760-3661 or www.triangleoa.org.
Showers of Blessing services Showers of Blessing Community Church welcomes community members to join them during worship celebrations on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The church is located at 10 Technology Drive (right behind Dairy Queen at 40/42). For more information, call 779-7750 or visit www.showersofblessing.org. Rev. Gail I. Myers, Pastor. Submit items by 5 p.m. Friday the week before publication to nchang@raleighsouthonline.com.
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