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.

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.

2010 Garner Relay for Life Fundraisers All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life! There will be a spaghetti dinner on Friday, Mar. 12 at Panther Branch Community Center, near the intersection of Ten-Ten Road and Benson Road (Hwy. 50) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available ahead of time at a discount. Plates will include spaghetti, garlic bread and a dessert. People will have a choice to add meatballs and Parmesan cheese. There will also be a car wash Saturday, Apr. 10 at the Southern Trace Pool, 1137 Southern Trace Trail from 8 a.m. to noon. This will coincide with the Southern Trace Spring Community Yard Sale. Basket Bingo will be held Friday, Apr. 23 at Garner Relay for Life at Lake Benson Park in Garner at 7:30 p.m. in the survivor’s tent. Each card to play bingo will be $10 and participant can play as many games as we have baskets.

Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Relay for Life Fundraiser The Relay for Life team at Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church is holding a homemade ham/sausage biscuit sale from 6 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, Mar. 12, for donations. Clyde’s Chapel is located near Archer Lodge, southeast of Wendell, at 16657 Buffalo Road (at the intersection of Buffalo and Turnipseed roads). For information call the church office at 365-6969, visit the Web site at www.clydeschapel.org or e-mail Pastor Josh Grizzle at pastorccbc@bellsouth.net.

2010 Missions Conference Join us at Mt. Herman Christian Church, 8925 White Oak Road in Garner, N.C. for our 2010 Missions Conference with special visiting missionary guests. Services will be held Friday, Mar. 12 at 7 p.m. There will be a Missions Banquet on Saturday, Mar. 13 at 6 p.m. Sunday morning, Sunday School will begin at 9:30 a.m. and there will be a 10:45 a.m. Worship service and Sunday evening service at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 919-773-6155.

Southern Gospel Concert On Friday Mar. 12, at 7 p.m., Lighthouse Gospel Music Association will host a Southern Gospel Concert at Lighthouse Convention Center (326 Tryon Road, Raleigh) featuring Faith Walkers4 from Asheboro, N.C. and Full Surrender from Timberlake, N.C. 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 more information, visit www.lgma.info or call 919-661-6902.

Equestrian Clinic Local riding instructor Allison Trill will be leading an Equestrian Advice clinic on Mar. 13. Trill encourages any riders looking for riding help and answers to come out - people who want to understand the "whys" of riding and bond with and learn how to communicate with their horse. Equestrian Advice is focused on providing high-quality training, advice, and customer satisfaction. Your relationship with your horse, understanding of your horse, and success is our main priority. The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cedar Grove Farm on Cleveland Road in Garner. The cost is $35 a ride. Each ride is individual and receives 100 percent attention from Trill. Paperwork needs to be completed by March 5. To download the forms, visit www.equestrianadvice.net. Contact Trill at 330-352-0325.

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.

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.

Clayton Teen Fest 2010 The Clayton Teen Fest 2010 will be held Saturday, Mar. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Clayton Civitan Football Field. The Christian youth conference and festival for teens is the senior project of Jordan Wing. There will be music, bands, speakers, entertainment, dramas, testimonies, games and a lot of rides.

Bluegrass Gospel Concert On Friday Mar. 26, at 7 p.m., Lighthouse Gospel Music Association will host a Bluegrass Gospel Concert at Lighthouse Convention Center (326 Tryon Road, Raleigh) featuring The Churchmen from Collinsville, Va. and Ted Jones & The tarheel Boys from Selma, N.C. 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 more information, visit www.lgma.info or call 919-661-6902.

Domestic/International Adoption Information Christian Adoption Services, Inc., a 30-year-old, fully licensed and accredited NC non-profit adoption agency, will be holding a free domestic and international adoption informational meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2010, 6:30 p.m., at Hope Cafe, 201 Tryon Road, Raleigh, N.C. Please call 704.847.0038 or email CAS@christianadopt.org to register and for more information.

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. Contact Jim Hunt at 662-2486, or by email-jhunt@wcpss.net.

Apex Chamber Golf Tournament The Apex Chamber of Commerce will host its annual golf tournament on Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010 at Crooked Creek Golf Club. The registration deadline is Apr. 13, 2010. To register or for more information, contact the Apex Chamber of Commerce at 919-362-6456 or visit us at www.apexchamber.com.

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. Please contact Ann Ritter at 773-4865 or aritter3225@ amedisys.com or Janet Harrison at 661-6894 for more information.

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. For more information or to RSVP, please call 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. 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. Call Lisa at 919-934-7497.

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.