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 to register.

Clyde's Chapel Spring Brunswick Stew and Barbecued Chicken Sale On Saturday, Mar. 20, Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church will hold its Spring Brunswick stew and barbecued chicken sale. Adult buffet plates (dine-in) are $7 for all the Brunswick stew and chicken you can eat. Children ages 6-12 eat for $3 and younger children eat for free. A quart of Brunswick stew is $6. Take-out service begins at 4:30 p.m. Dining in the Fellowship Hall begins at 5 p.m. For information call the church office at 365-6969. This is a fund-raising project of the Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Men. The church is located in Johnston County at 16657 Buffalo Road, Wendell, at the intersection of Buffalo and Turnipseed roads.

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. Visit www.lgma.info or call 919-661-6902.

The American Legion Post 116 Easter Egg Hunt The American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina will be having their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday Mar. 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. open to the public for kids ages 1 through 12. There will be live chicks and a bunny for all to see. The Easter Bunny will be giving out candy and will be eager to have your picture taken with him. Easter tattoos will be applied to all who wants them (even Mom and Dad). There will be a raffle for some BIG stuffed animals, too. Contact Diane Yager at 557-5316.

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.

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 Apr. 4. Safe-child policies are in place.

2010 Garner Relay for Life Fundraisers All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life! 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.

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 at 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, 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.

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. 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. Contact the church at 919-772-8454 or visit www.KingdomAdvance.org.

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. 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.

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.

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.