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 emails to kgriffith@raleighsouthonline.com. Submissions should be no longer than 100 words.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene in Garner is registering now through Nov. 22 for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. This community-wide event is open for boys and girls in K5 - Sixth grade. Registration forms are available at the church office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F. Please call the church office at 919-772-0515.

Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive The Sons of American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina will again be sponsoring the collection of can and dried food goods for the local Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry. The intent of the Pantry is to distribute emergency supplies to those in need in and around the Fuquay-Varina area. The collection began on Friday, Oct. 23 and run through Friday, Nov. 20. Once again the Recreation Room at Post 116 at 6400 Johnson Pond Road in Fuquay-Varina will be sued as the drop off area. Thank you for your support in providing a helping hand to those in need during this time of year.

GMHS Drama presents Arsenic and Old Lace The GMHS Drama Dept will present the classic comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace" Nov. 5, 6 and 7 in the school auditorium. Each show begins at 7 p.m. and admission is $5, with all proceeds benefiting the drama department. Come enjoy Ms. Prater's direction of your talented classmates!

24th Annual Bar-B-Que Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church of Willow Spring will hold its 24th Annual Bar-B-Que on Friday, Nov. 6. The Church will be serving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. You may dine in buffet style or take out. The menu will consist of whole-hog barbecued pork, with homemade boiled potatoes, slaw, hush puppies and dessert. Ice tea is included with dine-in meals. The cost of each plate is $7. Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church is east of Fuquay-Varina off N.C. Hwy 42 one mile east of Old Stage Road, at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Road and Mt. Pleasant Church Road. Call Dennis Adams at 919-639-4732 or 919-906-0044.

Brunswick Stew Sale Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church will hold its annual fall Brunswick stew sale Saturday, Nov. 7. Dinner plates (a half-chicken plus Brunswick stew) will cost $7, a quart of Brunswick stew $6. Children ages 6-12 eat for $3 and younger children eat free. Take-out service begins at 4:30 p.m.; dining in the Fellowship Hall begins at 5 p.m. An auction will be held after the meal. The church is located in Johnston County at 16657 Buffalo Road, at the intersection of Buffalo and Turnipseed roads, between Archer Lodge and Wendell. Call the church office at 365-6969.

Duke Children’s Hospital Benefit Horse Show Come watch Olympic style show jumping at the $30,000 Duke Grand Prix at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. This grand prix is the highlight of the Duke Children’s Hospital Benefit Horse Show, held Nov. 3 - 8, 2009, at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex, 4601 Trinity Road in Raleigh, NC 27607. Admission to the grand prix is $10 per person with children 10 and under admitted free. The box office opens at 6:30 p.m. Rocky the Trick Mule will perform also. Proceeds from the horse show and grand prix go to support the Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham, N.C. The horse show offers various levels of show jumping each day. Admission to the show is free except for Grand Prix night.

Holiday Bazaar Mt. Zion United Methodist Church invites you to its fifth annual Holiday Bazaar to be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. You’ll be able to shop many displays of arts, jewelry, crafts and holiday gifts showcasing local, unique items. There will be a snack bar with drinks, snacks and desserts. Tables are still available and forms are available on our website. Mark your calendar and plan to start your holiday shopping at Mt. Zion! Mt. Zion UMC is located at 15772 NC 50 N, ¼ mile south of the intersection of Hwy 50 and Hwy 42. Mt. Zion welcomes visitors to its fellowship! Contact the church office at 772-8415 or e-mail info@mountzion-umc.org.

Homespun Holidays Craft Fair Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Drive in Garner, is having their fifth annual Homespun Holidays Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be a wide variety of homemade and very unique crafts this year for your one-stop shopping. There will be no commercial vendors. A full service concession stand will be open all day serving BBQ, Hot Dogs, homemade Brunswick Stew, Chips, Candy and Drinks. Door prizes that are donated by our wonderful vendors will be given away during the fair – you could be a lucky winner! Plan to come out to Garner United Methodist Church, which is right off of Highway 70 on Methodist Drive (across from Hardees, behind Papa John’s Pizza). Bring a neighbor to have a great lunch, enjoy browsing through all the booths and find that perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your list. Proceeds go to our Youth Missions Work for their 2010 projects. The youth of the church will be assisting with all of the work involved in the Craft Fair. Please come to support them and enjoy our wonderful Homespun Holidays Craft Fair. Contact Patricia Suttle at Garner United Methodist Church – 772-2042.

Harvest Sale Plymouth Church Harvest Sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6104 Rock Service Station Rd., Raleigh. There will be crafts, cakes, homemade items, gift baskets, donations from local merchants and more. Proceeds from this fundraiser support mission projects and community outreach. Hotdogs, hamburgers and desserts will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m.

Thoughts From the Chicken Bus Join North Carolina author, Jenifer Bubenik, on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m., and ride along as she recounts the tales of her solo backpacking journey from Belize to Ecuador in her new release, “Thoughts From the Chicken Bus.” Armed with little more than hiking boots and pepper spray, the twenty-nine year old set out solo to Central America; with the goal to push her job and relationship out of her mind. What began as a three-week restorative breathing trip soon ended up as a three-month adventure through the back jungles, active volcanoes, and desolate beaches far beyond the safety-net of Belize. Bubenik is a graduate of Clayton High School. Bubenik will be at Aversboro Coffee & Gifts (1401 Aversboro Road in Garner). For more information, call 919-779-9337.

Love and loss during the holidays Amedisys Hospice is offering an opportunity to those who have lost loved ones to learn ways of coping through the holiday season and to share their stories. The meetings will be 10 consecutive Monday evenings, Nov. 9 to Jan. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Amedisys Hospice office, 220 New Fidelity Court (Yeargan Road and Hwy 70E). For information or to register contact Ann Ritter at 919-773-4865 or aritter3225@amedisys.com.

Mothers Unlimited of Johnston County Are you new to the area? Are you a mother or father looking for support from fellow parents? We'd love to meet you! We offer a wide range of activities for women, men, children and their families during daytime and evening hours -- and we also hold charitable events! Why not come to our next meeting and find out what Mothers Unlimited of Johnston County can offer you? We meet Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Screamin' Mimi's (813 Town Centre Blvd. in Clayton). Children are welcome! We are also hosting an Open House for the Garner area -- stop by and check us out while your kids play! The Open House will be Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at RightTime Kids (1411 Aversboro Road in Garner in the Aversboro Square Shopping Center). For more information about Mothers Unlimited, call Barbie Tew at 919-320-5099 or email BARBIE@mothersunlimited.com.

Chicken or Pork BBQ Fundraiser The American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina is putting on a “Chicken or Pork BBQ Fund Raiser” Friday, Nov. 13 at the post located at 6400 Johnson Pond Road in Fuquay-Varina from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. or when all plates are gone. All take out plates are $7 and the legion will deliver to businesses (please call your in orders at 557-5990). Please come out to help support your American Legion who help support our veterans and troops.

Southern Regional GAP Kincare Support Group The Southern Regional GAP (Grandparents as Parents) Kincare Support Group meets once a month on the third Friday evening of the month at 6:30 p.m. The mission of the Southern Regional GAP is to provide ongoing support not only to grandparents but all family members caring for other family members. GAP meets at the Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church at 310 N. Ennis St. in Fuquay-Varina. The downstairs meeting room can be accessed through the back entrance. Come share resources and community support and listen to informative speakers. Bring a dish for a potluck dinner and join our group for a chance to gather useful information and talk with other family members just like you. Childcare will be provided. Meetings will be held Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, 2009. Contact Ruth Cole at 919-567-1017 or Debi Sikes at 919-341-2914.

Second Annual Angel Gala On Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, Brittany’s Battle, Inc. will host Second Annual Angel Gala to be held at 1705 Prime in Raleigh. The Garner, N.C. non-profit organization, Brittany’s Battle, Inc. supports families battling cancer. The group also raises dollars for lung cancer research. This year’s event will feature a buffet dinner, dancing, door prizes and an on-line and silent auction. GMHS will collect donations for the UNC Children’s Hospital at their Oct. 30 game against East Wake. East Garner Middle will once again host their annual Penny Wars! Tickets can be purchased through www.etix.com or http://brittanysbattle.org/AngelGala.aspx. Individual tickets cost $30 prior to Nov. 15 and $35 after that. A reserved table costs $200. Please contact Tammy at 621-2721 for more information or to find out how to help.

SJHS Class of ‘79 The South Johnston High School Class of 1979 is having their 30th year reunion Nov. 28, 2009 at the Johnston County Country Club in Smithfield, N.C. from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Call Cindy Johnson at 919-662-0004 or Debbie Barbour at 919-801-9497.

South Johnston HS 1984 Class Reunion South Johnston High School Class of 1984 is planning their 25th year class reunion for later this fall. If you were part of the 1984 SJHS class, contact Pam Stephenson at 919 894-1748, pam.stephenson@embarqmail.com or Ronnie Lee at 919-818-4270, barnstormer1932@yahoo.com.

Garner Senior High School's Class of 1990's The 20th High School Reunion will be held Saturday Mar. 20, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the Raleigh Marriott City Center (located at 500 Fayetteville St. in Raleigh) Go to www.garner1990.my event.com/ to enter your contact information, RSVP, see details of events and purchase tickets.

Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group Memory Loss and Dementia Caregiver Support Group. Provides emotional support and practical information for family members and caregivers of those with memory loss and dementia. Meets at Sunrise Assisted Living of Cary second Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. Please RSVP to 919-462-9147.

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. For more information, please call 919-772-5057 or visit the Garner Senior Center at 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 9:30-11:30 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. Call Lisa at 919-934-7497.

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. Anyone 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. Call 919-661-7755.

Yes He Can Prayer meeting Yes He Can, a weekly prayer meeting, takes place every Sunday from 8 to 9 a.m. at East Garner Middle School’s auditorium. The prayer meeting is sponsored by the Kingdom Advancement and Empowerment Center. Call 919-772-8454 or visit www.Kingdom-Advance.org.

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.

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.

Red Hat Society Interested in joining a day-time Red Hat Society group? Our chapter is seeking a few new members -- congenial women 50 and older who want to have fun, meet new friends, lunch at a different restaurant each month, play RH bingo, ride to our outing in a limo, etc. We meet the first Friday of the month (subject to change for holiday months) at 11:30. Please contact the Queen Mum at 661-7368.

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.

Volunteers needed The North Carolina Emergency Reserves (NCER) has opportunities for all who wish to be involved in most aspects of disaster-response. Membership is open to all state citizens age 18 and up. Call 919-269-3453 or email ncerpio@yahoo.com.

Immunization Clinic Wake County Human Services offers an Immunization Clinic on Mondays and Fridays at the Wake County Southern Regional Center. The SRC is located at 130 N. Judd Parkway NE in Fuquay-Varina, directly across from the U.S. Post Office, and is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Appointments are recommended and can be made by calling 212-7000 and requesting an appointment at SRC. Fees are based on the type of vaccine used, but all children’s’ vaccines are free for all children 18 and younger.