Stop Hunger Now Packaging Event Help save lives in Haiti by joining surrounding area Rotary Clubs at a packaging event. The “Stop Hunger Now” packaging event will take place Jan. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rainbow Lanes Family Fun Center (850 NC 42W, Clayton, NC 27520). The Rotary Clubs of Garner, Cleveland and Clayton are joining together in support of Stop Hunger Now’s unwavering fight for disaster and hunger relief. Please consider a donation today and be a party of the efforts to quickly respond to the tragedy in Haiti. Leigh Hudson, Mike Sullivan, Chuck Killian and Jay Strickland, the four surrounding Rotary Club presidents, have set out to raise $10,000 and get 200 volunteers to help package 40,000 meals for those in Haiti. Every donation and set of hands will make a difference. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake has reportedly affected up to 3,000,000 people, and response time for the life-threatening crisis in Haiti is critical. To make a donation, please contact 919-427-0765 to speak with Leigh Hudson, President of Clayton Rotary Club.
Republican Club With joy and happiness Southern Wake Republican Club wishes all our members and guests a Happy New Year. Join us Jan. 28, we’re looking for many new conservatives. www.southernwakegop.org
Southern Gospel Concert Lighthouse Gospel Music Association will host a southern gospel concert Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Lighthouse Convention Center, 326 Tryon Road in Raleigh, featuring Vocal Reunion from Florence, S.C. and C3 Gospel Quartet from, Willow Springs. Admission is Free. A love offering to help with the expenses of the singers and the Center will be accepted. Doors and concession open at 6 p.m. with door prize drawings at intermission. For a complete concert schedule visit www.lgma.info, click on concert schedule, or call 919-661-6902.
Grief Support Group Grief Support Group will be offered eight consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 2. The group will provide an opportunity for education and support for all who have experienced a loss. Please join us at Amedisys Hospice Services, 220 New Fidelity Court, Garner (behind Garner TV and Appliance). Contact Ann Ritter at 919-773-4865 or aritter3225@amedisys .com for more information and to register.
Lifelong Learning Classes The Wake County Public School System will offer upcoming classes through its Lifelong Learning with Community Schools Program. For more information, please contact 919-850-1807 or visit the website http://cs.wcpss.net/lifelonglearning and click on the Expand catalog. The upcoming classes are: “Navigating IEP Season” Mondays starting Feb. 1 and going through May 3 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. The cost is $150. “World Percussions” Tuesdays starting Feb. 2 and going through Mar. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $115. “Dare 2 Dream: Passion Predicts Progress” Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $45.
Rape Defense Class for Women On Feb. 6, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Garner Police Department will be hosting a four-hour Rape Defense Class for Women (ages 12 and older) at the West District Police Sub-Station, 1809 Garner Station Blvd. To register for the class please call Troy Young at 772-8810. N.C. SBI reports that on average one completed rape occurs in North Carolina every four (4) hours, and the FBI reports that on average one completed rape occurs in the United States every 5.6 minutes. This Rape Defense seminar focuses on the fact that more women who resist an attack are less likely to be raped than those women who do not resist. Studies from Rape Crisis Centers, Law Enforcement Agencies and crime statistic gathering agencies in the United States and Canada conclude that 70 to 80 percent of women who resist their attacker with some type of psychological and/or physical resistance will avoid being raped. These agencies also conclude that in over 96 percent of the attacks where no resistance was offered the raped was not avoided. Participants of this class will be taught methods on how to be mentally and physically prepared to resist the attack and protect themselves and their families.
Heart of Carolina Romance Writers' meeting On Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, there will be at Heart of Carolina Romance Writers' meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at Cameron Village Library in Raleigh. New York Times bestselling author, Karen Hawkins, will speak on: Making Secondary Characters Sparkle. For more information, visit www.heartofcarolina.org/.
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.
AWANA Program 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 to 7:30 p.m. Join us if you are looking for an excellent Bible-based activity for your children. We will not meet on Mar. 14 or Apr. 4. Safe-child policies are in place.
Chairs of Hope Project The Vandora Springs Art Club and staff members are currently beginning to work on their annual Chairs of Hope Project. Over 20 wooden chairs will be transformed into one of a kind pieces of art to benefit the Garner-area Relay For Life and The American Cancer Society. This year's theme is Broadway Shows/songs. Please feel free to visit our website at www.chairsofhope.webs.com for more information. Our Silent Auction for chairs will be held on the evening of Apr. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Vandora Springs Elementary School's cafeteria. For additional information, please contact Jim Hunt at 662-2486, or by email-jhunt@wcpss.net.
Farmer’s Market The Garner Revitalization Association is planning a Farmer’s Market to showcase locally grown foods, crafts and other products from the area. This project will begin in the spring of 2010. If you are interested in helping organize the market or have products you would be interested in selling, please let us know. We want to hear from you! Please email your ideas to: downtowngarner@nc.rr.com or visit the web site at www.downtowngarner.com and click on “Contact Us.”
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. For further information, contact Ann Ritter at 773-4865 or aritter3225@amedisys .com or Janet Harrison at 661-6894. 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 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 9:30-11:30 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. For more information, please 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. For more information, please contact the church at 919-772-8454 or visit www.KingdomAdvance.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.
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! Contact the school at 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. Member-ship is open to all state citizens age 18 and up. Call 919-269-3453 or email ncerpio@yahoo.com.
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. Contact Pastor Rodney at 919-820-9332.
Trinity UMC Music Team Do you have musical talent? 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.
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. Visit www.jordanlakesudbury.org.
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