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. 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). 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.
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.
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 Awana 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.
Next 2 New 4 Kids Fall and Winter Sale The fall and winter consignment sale will be held Aug. 25 – 29 in the Cleveland gymnasium, at 8994 Cleveland Road. Next 2 New 4 Kids specializes in the sale of gently used children items, including clothing of all sizes, shoes, maternity, infant accessories, toys, books, games and more. New consignors are always welcome, and volunteers are still needed. Shifts are three hours long and will allow you to shop first. This year, childcare is available while you shop, for ages 18 months to six years. The cost is $3 per hour per child. For sale times and more information, visit www.next2new4kids.com. You may also call 753-4642 or e-mail next2new4kids@hotmail.com.
Homeschooling Ministry We are excited to announce Proverbs22 Homeschooling Ministry of Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church. We are open to the community. Our goal is to provide interesting classes for the children and a support system for moms. Moms will be able to fellowship with each other and participate in a light book study. Fall semester starts Sept. 20 and ends Dec. 13. We will offer a nursery for children ages 6 months to 3 years, a two-hour Kindergarten class for pre-K and Kindergarteners, 4 and 5 year olds and two one-hour sessions for grades first through third and fourth through sixth on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We also will have field trips and socials to participate in. Registration for Proverbs22 is open now and will close Aug. 23. To guarantee a place for your child, you may register with a $25 deposit. To register and for more information, please contact Dana at FVBC, 552-4644.
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.
Prostate screening scheduled Johnston Health will hold its annual prostate screening from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the Mohamed & Lippitt Urology Center, which is located in the Medical Arts Pavilion of Johnston Medical Center-Smithfield. It’s recommended that men over age 40 get tested for the disease. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age and is more prevalent among blacks than other races. The fee will be $15. A representative from the hospital’s business office will be available to take money and file insurance paperwork. To schedule an appointment, please call 938-7736.
GSHS ’80 Class Reunion Classmates of 1980 are inviting fellow class members and others to join us for a class get together. Oct. 8 for a home football game and Oct 9 for a social at the Garner Civitan Club on Poole Lane at 6 p.m. Dinner, music and social time together are planned along with door prizes from local businesses. Find us on Facebook page as ‘Garner Sr High School Class of 1980’ for contacts and details. We need your immediate response in order to determine arrangements. Register with us so that we will continue to build our database.
Applications sought for mini-grants to benefit youth groups The N.C. Youth Advisory Council of the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office in the Department of Administration is accepting applications for mini-grants available to youth groups to conduct community projects. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 11. Up to $6,292 is available to North Carolina organizations composed of young people, ages 13 to 18, which implement programs to benefit their peers. The mini-grants will range from $100 to $500 each. Examples of projects that have received funding since the program started in 1977 include after-school tutorial programs, purchases of recreational equipment and orchestral music, an alcohol-free graduation celebration and publication of a newsletter. Requests for cost of food, entertainment, travel and salaries will not qualify for funding. The State Youth Council and the Youth Advisory Council will meet in November to review applications for awards and will announce recipients in December. For regulations or to download an application, visit www.ncyaio.com or contact Cynthia Giles of the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office at 807-4400.
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.
YFU USA seeking host families for international students Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA) is seeking local host families to host high school exchange students for the next school year. Host families provide a place to live and three meals a day plus the encouragement, advice and love to help their new family member through a semester or year in a new home. The students bring their own spending money and good health insurance plus the willingness to be a good family member, follow family rules and help out with family responsibilities. YFU provides local representatives who support the students and families to ensure a good experience for all involved. Call your local YFU Representative for more information to see if this might be right for you and your family. You can request profiles of students with interests similar to your own. Contact Craig Gaither at (919) 674-2093 or via e-mail at gaither@yfu.org. For more information please visit Youth For Understanding USA on our website at www.yfu-usa.org where families and volunteers can learn more about YFU USA programs and fill out an on-line application. American students will also find information there about how they can become a YFU USA exchange student for a summer, semester, or school year. YFU offers more than 100 programs to over 35 countries; including a 13th Year Abroad program for recently graduated high school students. YFU USA awards more than 300 scholarships each year. Adult volunteers are also sought who can serve as the primary YFU contact within the community. Volunteers support students, families, programs and other volunteers in a wide variety of ways. Submit items by 5 p.m. Friday the week before publication to nchang@raleighsouthonline.com.
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