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.
Red Cross Blood Drive The next Red Cross blood drive will be on Friday, June 25 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of the Church (located at 1008 Vandora Springs Road in Garner). Please call Peggy Roberts at 779-4326 for an appointment or more information. Walk-ins are very welcome, and 16 year olds can donate with a signed permission form from a parent.
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.
Vacation Bible School Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church near Archer Lodge will celebrate the theme “Saddle Ridge Ranch” during Vacation Bible School programs Sunday, June 27, through Thursday, July 1. The VBS kickoff starts at 4 p.m. Sunday. A light supper will be served each night at 6 p.m., followed by classes for ages 9 to 12 and for adults from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information call the church office at 365-6969. Clyde’s Chapel is located at 16657 Buffalo Road, Wendell, at the intersection of Buffalo and Turnipseed roads. The church’s Web site is http://www.clydeschapel .org.
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.
American Legion Post 116 Community July 4 Celebration Please join us for an old fashion 4th of July celebration at our beautiful American Legion Post facilities at 6400 Johnson Pond Road in Fuquay-Varina, on Sunday, July the 4th. There were be plenty of free rides and games for the kids, local bands will be playing all day, food and beverages will be available, and even some fun games for the adults like horseshoes, corn-hole, putting contest and others. The festivities start at 2 p.m. and go through 8 p.m. Our mission at the American Legion is to support our active and retired military personnel and all of the proceeds will go towards that support. If you can, please bring an item to our donation drop-off booth to be shipped to our troops overseas. We look forward to seeing you and your families and thank you for supporting our troops!
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 for additional information.
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.
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. Visit www.raleighdrumcircle.org for more information about events.
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 for more information.
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 for more information.
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 for more information.
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 for more information.
Military Families Connection This is a group of military families that live away from a base that meets 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 for additional information.
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.
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