Southeast Wake Democrats Meeting A Southeast Wake Democrats Meeting (for House District 39) will be held at Applebee’s Restaurant from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17. The restaurant is located at 6609 Knightdale Blvd, Knightdale 27545. For more information, contact Sue Conroy at 412-2564.
Women Overcoming Obstacles The Justice Theater Project presents "Women Overcoming Obstacles" on Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (11401 Leesville Road in Raleigh). It will also be presented Saturday, June 19 at 4 p.m. at Poplar Springs Christian Church (6115 Old Stage Road in Raleigh). The event is free and open to the public. Call 919-264-7089 or visit www.thejusticetheaterproject.org and www.passagehome.org.
Southern Gospel Concert Lighthouse Gospel Music Association will host a southern gospel concert June 18 at 7 p.m. at Lighthouse Convention Center (326 Tryon Road in Raleigh) featuring Arise Quartet from Garner, N.C. and Glen Shelton from Madison Heights, Va. Admission is free. A love offering is received at intermission. Doors and concession open at 6 p.m. with door prize drawings at intermission. For a complete concert schedule visit www.lgma.info and click on concert schedule, or call 919-661-6902.
Garner Summer Concert Series Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy great music, food and beautiful scenery. Concessions will be available along with a variety of local groups that will perform during the preshow. While adults enjoy the sounds of summer, children can enjoy the nearby playground and open areas for running, throwing discs or just relaxing. Lake Benson Park (921 Buffaloe Road) provides the perfect setting for family and friends. Seating is on a grassy slope near the large picnic shelter. Concerts are free. For more information, please call our office at 773-4442 or visit our web site at www.GarnerNC.gov. The local talent preshow will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the featured artist from 7 to 9 p.m. The first concert will be performed by Marcus Anderson, the Capital Jazz Fest Challenge winner, on June 19. Sponsors include Foxy 107/103.9, WSHA, Garner Chiropractic & Wellness Center and The Garner Citizen News and Times.
Camp Invention The Garner Educational Foundation is pleased once again to bring Camp Invention, a week-long academic day camp to Garner. The camp for rising first graders through rising sixth graders will be June 21-25, 2010, at East Garner Magnet Middle School. The camp involves students in problem solving, creativity, and invention activities while they learn science concepts. Visit www.campinvention.org to learn more about the Camp Invention program. Registration is in progress NOW for the Garner location camp and can be completed online at www.campinvention.org or by phone at 800-968-4332.
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. Lake Johnson Jam will hold a Community Drum Circle on June 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Johnson Park boat house, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh. The event is rain or shine. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per family. No experience is necessary. Loaner drums are available; facilitated by Greg Whitt. Call the park at 919-233-2121 or visit www.raleighdrumcircle.org.
Southern Gospel Concert Lighthouse Gospel Music Association will host a southern gospel concert June 25 at 7 p.m. at Lighthouse Convention Center (326 Tryon Road in Raleigh) featuring special guest Naomi and The Segos from Centerville, S.C. and One Accord from Raleigh, N.C. Admission is free. A love offering is received at intermission. Doors and concession open at 6 p.m. with door prize drawings at intermission. For a complete concert schedule visit www.lgma.info and click on concert schedule, or call 919-661-6902.
Honeybeez & Co. sidewalk/craft show Local gift gallery, Honeybeez & Co. is looking for crafters for the June 26 sidewalk/craft show. The boutique offers space outside the store in the Garner TV and Appliance parking lot for shoppers to enjoy. Spaces are limited. Interested participants should email gifts@honeybeezandco.com.
Goldstar Soccer Club Fall Soccer Registration is now open! All Boys and Girls ages Pre-K (age 3) and up welcome. The season starts August and ends October. Cost is $65. Registration deadline is July 1. For more information and for secure on-line registration: www. GoldstarSC.org or call Mike at 919-302-2334. Summer Soccer programs arealso available. Se habla espanol.
Music on Main After Work Concert Series The Music on Main After Work Concert Series 2010 continues with The Fantastic Shakers on July 8 on Main Street in Downtown Garner. The concert series will be held Aug. 12 (Spare Change) and Sept. 9 (Craig Woolard). Bring your chairs, but please, no coolers. Visit www.downtowngarner.com or call 773-4402.
Host families needed Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA) is seeking local host families to host high school exchange students for the next school year. Host families provide a place to live and three meals a day plus the encouragement, advice and love to help their new family member through a semester or year in a new home. The students bring their own spending money and good health insurance plus the willingness to be a good family member, follow family rules and help out with family responsibilities. YFU provides local representatives who support the students and families to ensure a good experience for all involved. Call your local YFU Representative for more information to see if this might be right for you and your family. You can request profiles of students with interests similar to your own. Contact Craig Gaither at 1-919-674-2093 or via e-mail at gaither@yfu.org. For more information please visit Youth For Understanding USA on our website at www.yfu-usa.org where families and volunteers can learn more about YFU USA programs and fill out an on-line application.
USS COLUMBUS Reunion USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2010 at Best Western Albany Airport Inn. Please 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.
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.
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. To RSVP, call 9462-9147.
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. 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.
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 for more information.
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 for more information.
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 to get 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 for more information.
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. 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, please 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). Fax Allen Hope at 260-492-9771 or email hope4391@verizon.net for more information.
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