Garner Deadlines Thursday by 12 p.m. (the week prior to publication date) is the deadline for submission of typed, faxed and handwritten items to be submitted for the following week's paper. They can be faxed to 552-7564. The deadline for e-mailed submissions is Friday by 5 p.m. Send email to kgriffith@raleighsouthonline.com. Submissions should be no longer than 150 words.
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 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.
Faith, Scripture, Anglicanism, traditional worship An inquirer’s class regarding faith, scripture, Anglicanism and traditional worship will be held Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 7 and going through Sept. 28. The class is sponsored by Raleigh Anglican Fellowship and led by Rev. John Lawrence Sharpe, PhD. The class will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. each week. Registration is free. The class will be held at the Comfort Inn at 1411 E. Williams St. in Apex. Please contact Robbie Broyles at 919-889-0288 or Linda Mason at 919-612-4567 for more information, or you may visit the Raleigh Anglican Fellow-ship website at www.raleighanglican.org/.
GSHS Class of 1985 The Garner Senior High School Class of 1985 is planning its 25-year reunion to be held Sept. 10-11, 2010. For more information, contact Joey Cagle at joeyc3@nc.rr.com or visit the GSHS Class of ‘85 group page on Facebook. Join your fellow GSHS Class of ‘85 Trojans Sept. 10 for a Friday night football game on Sept. 10, 2010, at the Garner High Stadium. Please arrive by 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. A section at the far end of the home side of the stadium will be reserved for the Class of ‘85. Bring the family and a bag lunch and beverage to Lake Benson Park Sept. 11 for an afternoon of fun from Noon - 3 p.m. Please RSVP to Joey Cagle so a picnic shelter can be reserved. Join your fellow graduates at the Rand-Bryan house for a night of reminiscing! Cost is $38/person or $75/couple. 7 p.m. to midnight. Please make checks payable to GSHS Class of ‘85 Reunion and mail to Joey Cagle, P.O. Box 1703, Garner NC 27529. The deadline for registering is Aug. 31.
Festival of Hope New Hope Church is preparing to open a Garner campus this September! Pre-Grand Opening events include a free family festival called Festival of Hope on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This festival is free and open to the community and will feature fun for all ages such as bounce houses, food, colossal slide, obstacle course, toddler playground, and climbing wall. The new campus will offer two identical morning worship celebrations each Sunday at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with exciting worship, relevant Biblical teaching, and great children's and student ministries. The offerings will mirror everything offered at the Durham campus. The church will open in the building formerly used by the small congregation of New Life Church located at 2967 Benson Road in Garner - members of New Life are joining with a group from the Durham campus to open New Hope Garner!
Heart of Carolina Romance Writers There will be a Heart of Carolina Romance Writers’ meeting Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Cameron Village Library in Raleigh. Karen Alarie, writing as Karen Anders, will speak on The Enneagram: A Cast of Thousands. Visit www.heartofcarolina.org.
Girl Scout Recruitment Event Girl Scouts Area 22 of Garner is holding a Recruitment Event for girls wanting to join scouting and adults who would like to be a leader. Come to the Event and sign up for a year of fun and adventure. It will be held Monday, Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Garner Church of God, 2208 Benson Rd. (Hwy 50), Garner.
International Food Festival Come to the International Food Festival Saturday, Sept. 25 at St. Ann Church in Clayton featuring foods of 14 countries, including Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, El Salvador, Hungary, Guatemala, Pol-and, Honduras, Colombia, Ireland, Philippines, USA and the ever popular International Desserts. International live entertainment will include the Mariachi band Amanecer Tapatio, Barrowburn Celtic band, the Wake and District Pipe Band, the bluegrass band Black River Express, a Filipino dance troupe and more. The festival is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and admission is free! Check out our website www.internationalfoodfestival.net or call 919-934-2084 for more information.
Take 2 Kids Consignment Sale Take 2 Kids Consignment public sale will be held from Oct. 1 - 3 in Benson at the old Holland Furniture Store off Hwy 301, (603 S. Wall Street, Benson, N.C.). Consignors and volunteer helpers will be accepted right up until the sale and will get to shop Sept. 30. Drop off will be Sept. 28 and 29. SHOP with us for great prices on gently used children's toys, shoes, books, furniture, strollers, fall/winter clothing and much much more! Visit www.take2kidsconsignment.com for all details or email us at take2kidsconsignmen@gmail.com or call 919-422-4734 with any questions.
HHC 30th Special Troops Battalion The fifth annual Craft Fair hosted by the Family Readiness Group (FRG) for the HHC 30th Special Troops Battalion will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the N.C. National Guard Armory (801 Stadium Drive in Durham). This event will feature the works of more than 60 North Carolina artists and crafters. Jewelry, pottery, glass works, paintings, wood crafts, candles, birdhouses and much more will be among the many items available to start the holiday shopping season. There will be activities for kids to enjoy including face painting and bounce houses. Concessions will also be on sale to benefit FRG sponsored 30th BSTB unit family activities. Admission and parking are free. There will be ample parking across the street from the armory at Durham County Stadium. The FRG team provides family support by giving comfort and information to guard members, their families and friends during periods of normal military life, but especially during times of separation due to schools, annual training, training exercises and mobilizations. As part of this organization, the FRG team is also responsible for fundraising that will go towards two annual events for soldiers and their families. Please contact Colleen Murray 619-869-2342, murraycm02 @yahoo.com or Gail Dawes 919-389-4822, gmdcnd1@yahoo.com or visit www.30frgcraftfair .com for more information.
Raleigh Drum Circle Drum for the Hoop Jam every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until dark (through October) at Pullen Park above the aquatics center. The event is free. Bring your instruments or borrow ours. Extra hula hoops are available too. Visit www.raleighdrumcircle.org for more information.
USS COLUMBUS Reunion USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2010 at Best Western Albany Airport Inn. Contact Allen R. Hope, President by mail at 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815-4505 or by phone at 260-486-2221 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). You can also fax Allen Hope at 260-492-9771 or email hope4391 @verizon.net for more information.
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 North Carolina, and have a gross annual income under 185 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines. For an appointment, please call 919-250-4720. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Calling Service Minded People The Garner Lions Club is expanding! Our club is looking for individuals who are interested in getting involved with their community and helping people in need. The Garner Lions club has helped over 20 individuals in the local area with assistance in getting an eye exam and getting glasses over the last year. We had a BBQ chicken fundraiser in late winter to raise funds to help local citizens in need. Our main goal is to assist those who are visually impaired. We help provide help for Camp Dogwood, a camp specialized for those who are visually impaired. We also help in funding Campaign SightFirst, an international effort to eradicate preventable blindness throughout the world. To find out more about our club projects or becoming a member, contact Ed Ketron at 662-5266.
Sharing Our Stories Grief Support Group Sharing Our Stories, a grief support group sponsored jointly by Resources for Seniors and Amedisys Hospice meets biweekly, first and third Mondays of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Garner Senior Center, 205 E. Garner Road. Those who have experienced loss are invited to join anytime. Contact Ann Ritter at 773-4865 or aritter3225@amedisys.com or Janet Harrison at 661-6894 for more information.
Volunteers Needed Can you spare one hour per month? If so, would you donate it to us? Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers who are willing to spare one hour of their time to deliver lunch to home bound citizens in the Garner area on weekdays only. Contact the Garner Senior Center at 919-772-5057 or visit 205 E. Garner Road between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays.
Bible Buddies New Life Wesleyan Church is offering Bible Buddies, a special needs class, for ages K-5th. Held every Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class focuses on music, sensory activities, art, snacks and one on one Bible teaching. Each child is prayed for every Sunday. All disabilities are welcome. Lots of fun for the kids and a chance for parents /caregivers to relax. Please call Lisa at 919-934-7497 for more information.
Southside Christian School Southside Christian School (near 40/42) is currently enrolling students. Low student/teacher ratio. Excellent ABeka curriculum. Degreed teachers. Join a Christian school for Christian families. Call 919-553-7652.
Military Families Connection This is a group of military families that live away from a base, who meet to learn from and lean on each other. It is very important to be with others that are going through the same thing that you are. We can help you through the difficult time when your loved one is in harm’s way, or will be deployed soon. We have classes, speakers as needed, and discuss problems and resources. Any-one is welcome to come. We meet the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Triangle Baptist Church at 9713 Old Stage Road. Childcare is provided. Please call 919-661-7755.
Scouts Needed Troop 397 meets every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of Church in Garner (1008 Vandora Springs Road). The Troop is looking for new members, but those interested must be in at least sixth grade. The Troop does a number of activities including camping, hiking, community service projects and much more.
Christian Academy Lighthouse Christian Academy NOW Enrolling Grades 1-12. A.C.E. Curriculum, We offer relaxed atmosphere, positive influence, smaller class sizes, Art, Drama, Key Club, Service Projects, History and Science Fairs, P.E., Tutoring and so much more! Call 427-8362.
Faith & Victory Church We are excited to announce the launch of Faith & Victory Church. We currently are meeting at The Hampton Inn at 40/42 hwy at 10:30 am. Children's Church and Coffee Provided! We have Lifegroups meeting Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. Please contact Pastor Rodney at 919-820-9332.
Trinity UMC Music Team Do you have a passion for worship through song? Have you ever wanted to be a member of "the band?" Are you ready to step up and lead the Trinity congregation in praise on Sundays? Would you like to be part of our team? We are looking for people like you to lend their talents and lead Trinity in worship on Sunday mornings by providing accompaniment and leading singing. You would be an excellent addition to our growing team of vocalists and musicians. Trinity UMC is located at 112 Butternut Drive (Hwy. 42 West) in Clayton.
Volunteers needed The North Carolina Emergency Reserves (NCER) has opportunities to get involved in most aspects of disaster-response. Membership is open to all state citizens age 18 and up. For more information, please call 919-269-3453 or email ncerpio@yahoo.com.
Jordan Lake Sudbury School Jordan Lake Sudbury School (JLSS) is a participatory democracy for students from kindergarten through high school. Operating in Cary but planning a move to the 64 corridor in the near future, this private school provides a vibrant community of mixed-age learners who initiate and pursue their own course of study in a way most appropriate for them. Enrollment is open and students are accepted year-round. Please visit www.jordanlakesudbury.org for more information.
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 eighth 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.
USS COLUMBUS Shipmates Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS COLUMBUS (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, contact Allen R. Hope, president by phone at 260-486-2221 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). Please email hope4391 @verizon.net for more information.
Needmore Ruritan Club The Needmore Ruritan Club holds its monthly dinner meeting the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1812 Bass Lake Road. Join us as we work to build a better America through fellowship, goodwill, and community service. Please call club President, Bruce Church, 919-422-8520 for more information.
Dixon Road Council Volunteer Needed Dixon Road Elementary has a vacancy on the School Advisory Council. This is a volunteer position. If you are interested in serving on the council and would like to learn more about the position please contact Tina Robinson at 894-7771.
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. For more information, please contact Dale M. at 919-630-2592 or Barbarra at 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, please call 779-7750 or visit www.showersofblessing.org. Rev. Gail I. Myers, Pastor.
Up to $1,500 available to artists through grant For assistance in applying for a Regional Artist Project Grant, a workshop is scheduled in Johnston County, Saturday, July 17, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Johnston County Arts Council, 231 E. 2nd Street, Clayton. RSVP to United Arts by emailing jmcintyre@unitedarts.org or by calling 839-1498, ext. 301. 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.
Class of 1975 The Fuquay-Varina High School Class of 1975 plans to hold its 35-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Bentwinds Golf and Country Club and is looking for classmates. A reunion committee has created a website (www.classcreator.com) where people may register and read their classmates’ profiles. The committee will primarily use the website and e-mail to provide details concerning the reunion. Classmates without Internet access may call Beth Ragan at 781-2527 and leave their name and mailing address. The class of ‘75 was the last class to graduate from the old Fuquay-Varina High School (now Fuquay-Varina Middle).