Updated: September 5, 2008
On Friday, September 5th, there will be a Benefit Meal, Raffle, & Auction at the Dunn Community Building at Tart Park to raise money for a handicapped van for Ester Ruth. For more information, call 910-891-2350.
The 14th Annual Run For Life to benefit Family Honor-Raleigh, a non-profit organization will be held at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary on Saturday, September 6th. The one mile fun run begins at 8:30am, 5k at 9:00am. For information call Kathy or Bob Klein at 815-1369.
North Carolina 4-H is marking 100 years of youth development in 2009. To kick-off the "We Are 4-H Celebration," Johnston County 4-H & Alumni Association would like to invite 4-H alumni & friends to a regional event, which will take place on Saturday, September 6th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at the Johnston County Agricultural Building, located on Highway 210, out of Smithfield. A BBQ Dinner will be served from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and activities will be available for youth ages 5 - 12 years. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for youth age 18 years and under.
On Saturday, September 6th, there will be a Fundraiser for the West Johnston High School Band to raise money for the trip to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. BBQ Plates will be sold for $7 each, available for eat in or take out. There will also be BINGO, a cake walk, and face painting. This begins at 6:00pm and will be held at West Johnston High School Campus.
The Johnston Soil & Water Conservation District's Board Of Supervisors Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9th at 7:00pm at the Johnston County Agricultural Building, located at 2736 NC Highway 210, Smithfield. The meeting is open to the public.
The following are events offered through the Johnston County Cooperative Extension and are free & open to the public. For more information, call 919-989-5380: Homebuyers Workshop Series - Wednesday, September 10th, Tuesday, September 23rd & Tuesday, October 7th, and Thursday, October 23rd & Thursday, November 6th; E Conservation Low Cost, No Cost Saving Tips -Thursday, October 16th, & Tuesday, November 18th; Budgeting 101 Surviving A Tough Economy - Wednesday, September 17th; and Credit Cents Making Sense Of Credit, Debt, & Identity - Thursday, September 11th, Thursday, September 18th, Thursday, September 25th, & Thursday, October 2nd (Held at Johnson Community College).
A Prayer Gathering will be held on Thursday, September 11th at 12:00pm at the Four Oaks Town Hall. The public is invited to come to pray for our communities, friends, family, and our nation.
The Neuse Little Theatre will present "The Miracle Worker" on Friday, September 12th - Sunday, September 14th. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 8:00pm and the Sunday performance will be at 3:00pm. Other performances will be on Friday, September 19th & Saturday, September 20th. All performances will take place at The Neuse Little Theatre, located at 209 South Front Street in Smithfield. For ticket prices, call 919-934-1873.
There will be a Benefit Horse Show for Harbor, Inc. at the Gor-An Farm Arena, located at 542 Gor-An Farm Road in Selma on Saturday, September 13th at 10:00am. All proceeds and contributions will benefit Harbor, Inc.
The Meadow Volunteer Fire Department will have their 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 13th. There will be a parade, beginning at 11:00am, followed by games & activities for everyone. There will also be an open house, beginning at 12:30pm and many agencies attending this event, including the NC Forestry Service and Duke & East Care helicopters. The evening will conclude with a concert at 6:00pm and fireworks at 8:30pm.
The Julia Faye Williams Storey Cancer Foundation will hold a Cancer Benefit Banquet on Saturday, September 13th at 4:00pm in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium Lobby on the campus of Johnston Community College. Special guests will be Calvin Suggs, The Spirit of Zechariah Mime Ministry, and the High Praize Mass Choir. Guest pastor will be Malcolm Johnson. The banquet will include a meal and tickets are $15. For more information, call 919-398-5530 or 919-333-4111.
The Clayton Area Chamber Of Commerce will be holding Auditions for the Clayton Idol Contest on Tuesday, September 16th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. To obtain a registration form, call 919-553-6352.
The Clayton Chamber Of Commerce will hold their Harvest Festival on Wednesday, September 17th - Sunday, September 21st. There will be a carnival area, rides, games, music, entertainment, food, a merchant auction, and a car show. For more information, call 919-553-6352.
Through the North Carolina Arts Council's Regional Artist Project Grant Program, artists from Franklin, Johnston, Vance, Wake & Warren counties can receive grant awards for projects that will further their professional development. Application forms are now available and completed applications are due by Friday, September 19th. For more information, call 919-553-1930. To be eligible, an artist must be at least 18 years of age, have lived in the five county region for at least one year and not be currently enrolled in a degree program.
The Down East ALS Support Group (Lou Gehrig's Disease) will meet on Sunday, September 21st at 2:00pm at 519 Channel Drive in Winterville. For more information, call 252-746-4221. Anyone from Eastern North Carolina is invited to attend if they have an interest in learning more about ALS. Meetings are free and open to all.
On Wednesday, September 24th - Saturday, September 27th, the Ava Gardner Film & Arts Festival will take place at the Ava Gardner Museum, located at 325 E. Market Street in downtown Smithfield. For more information, call 919-934-5830.
The Kiwanis Club Of Clayton will host their 2nd Annual Concert On The Square in downtown Clayton on Thursday, September 25th featuring The Switch. This is a free event held from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. All proceeds will benefit families at Christmas.
Benson Mule Days will take place on Thursday, September 25th - Sunday, September 28th in downtown Benson. There will be mule events, a BBQ cookoff, arts, crafts, rodeos, a street dance, and a concert. For more information, call 919-894-3825.
On Friday, September 26th - Saturday, September 27th there will be a NC Trappers Rendezvous at the Johnston County Livestock Arena in Smithfield. There will be trapping demonstrations, kids games, an auction, storytelling, and food. The event will be held both days from 8:00am - 5:00pm. For more information, call 919-801-2562.
The Faith Festival will be held on Saturday, September 27th from 5:00pm - 10:00pm at the Neuse River Amphitheatre on Front Street in Smithfield. This event is free and presented by the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation. For more information, call 919-934-0887.
On Friday, October 3rd from 3:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday, October 4th from 9:00am - 10:00pm, the Wendell Harvest Festival will take place featuring arts, crafts, food, and children's activities. On Saturday, the parade will begin at 10:00am.
The 33rd Annual Selma Railroad Days will take place on Friday, October 3rd - Saturday, October 4th at 305 North Pollock Street in Selma. There will be gospel music, a 5K run and family fun walk, a parade, model train displays, live entertainment, food, arts, and crafts. For more information, call 919-975-1411.
The 1976 South Johnston High School Graduating Class is planning a Reunion on Saturday, October 4th and they are seeking contact information on all graduates. For information, contact Brian at 919-894-2434.
The following is a list of performances of the Johnston Community College Country Music Showcase. Each performance will be held on a Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee, and a Saturday night. For more information, call the box office at 919-989-2099. On Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th: Let's Go To The Hop; and Thursday, December 4th, Friday, December 5th, & Saturday, December 6th: Christmas In Dixie.
The Archer Lodge Country Auction will be held on Saturday, October 4th at the Archer Lodge Community Building, located at 14009 Buffalo Road (at the park) in Archer Lodge. There will be lunch featuring their homemade brunswick stew, followed by an auction of cakes, quilts, handmade items, crafts, and more. Lunch begins at 11:00am.
The Fall Civilian Living History Program & Artillery Demonstrations will take place at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site on Harper House Road, out of Four Oaks, on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. For more information, call 910-594-0789.
A Heritage Quilt Show will be held on Thursday, October 9th - Saturday, October 11th at the Johnston County Agricultural Center on Highway 210, out of Smithfield. The event will take place on Thursday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Friday from 9:00am - 7:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. The event is free and for more information, call 919-989-5380.
The Wilson's Mills Parks & Recreation is now taking Vendor Applications for the annual Pumpkin Festival which will be held on Saturday, October 11th at the Town Hall. For more information, call 919-938-3844, ext. 3. The Pumpkin Festival will take place from 10:00am - 4:00pm with entertainment, pig races, a car show, an antique corner, arts and crafts, a kid's corner, and food. Beginning at 6:00pm, there will be a live DJ, karoke, and a street dance.
On Friday, October 17th, the Selma Masonic Lodge No. 320 is hosting their annual Golf Tournament for Masonic charities. This will be held at Cardinal Country Club near Pine Level. The cost is $65 per player and the format is 4-man superball with a shotgun start at 1:00pm. There will be pizza served at 11:30am and a putting competition will be at 12:00pm. A meal will be provided after the tournament. If you would like to play in the tournament or sponsor this event, please call Anthony Jones at 919-965-9102.
Sundown In Downtown will be held on Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30pm - 9:00pm at the Benson Singing Grove, featuring the Roy Roberts Band. For more information, call 919-894-3825.
The Selma East Coast Antique Show will be held on Friday, October 24th - Sunday, October 26th from 8:00am - 5:00pm in uptown Selma. For more information, call 919-965-9659.
Fall Heritage Day will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00am - 5:00pm at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum on Highway 301 in Kenly. There will be soap making, blacksmithing, pottery, quilting, basket making, a cake sale, and more. For more information, call 919-284-3431.
Howell Woodstock will take place at Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center, located on Devil's Racetrack Road out of Four Oaks, on Saturday, October 25th. There will be guided nature hikes, hayrides, and recreational activities for the whole family. For more information, call 919-938-0115.
The Johnston County Horse Show Series will take place at the Johnston County Livestock Arena, located on County Home Road out of Smithfield, on Saturday, October 25th beginning at 8:30am. For more information, call 919-934-1344.
Oak-tober Fest will take place on Saturday, October 25th, beginning at sunrise with "The Great American Yardsale" which will be town-wide. Festival events will be held from 11:00am - 3:00pm on Main & Railroad Streets in Four Oaks. There will be music, activities, and a sidewalk merchant sale. For more information, call 919-963-2581.
On Thursday, October 30th beginning at 7:00pm, there will be a Historical Ghost Walk. It will begin at the Riverside Cemetery, corner of South Second & Church Streets in Smithfield. For more information, call 919-934-2836.
The Salvation Army Family Store is in need of furniture. For more information, call 919-934-9102. The store is located at 306 North Brightleaf Blvd. in Smithfield.
The following is a list of classes that will be offered in the fall by Johnston Community College and the Johnston County Workforce Developement Center: Bio Work, Pharmacy Assistant, Aseptic Training, CRC Work Keys Testing, Teacher Assistant, Real Estate, Notary Public, OSHA Safety Courses, Industrial Maintenance, Career Development Classes, Computer Skills Training, Spanish, and Small Business Counseling. For more information, call 919-209-2593.
CIEE, a non-profit agency, needs volunteer host families for foreign exchange high school students. The students are 15-18 years old from countries all over the world, fluent in English and ready to become part of an American family. These students have their own medical insurance and spending money during the program. For more information, call Lynnette Goreman at 919-417-3743 or visit their website.
The Johnston Community College Continuing Education Division is offering a variety of Computer Training Courses. For more information, call Paula Parrish at 919-209-2108.
Volunteers are needed for Reins From Above, Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center. You must be atleast 12 years of age to participate. For more information, call 919-938-1556.
The North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem Program needs Volunteers to help with their program, which provides trained advocated to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court proceedings. For more information, call 919-457-0744.
To qualify for a fan, you must be at least 60 years old or disabled and live in Johnston County. There are a limited number of fans available and are limited to one per household. For more information, call the Council On Aging at 919-934-6066.
4-H Volunteers are needed to lead clubs with members ages 5-9 years. If you have a skill or interest that you would like to pass along, please call Teresa Byrd at 919-989-5380.
Chapter 990, Johnston County Vietnam Veterans Of America meets each third Monday night of the month at 7:00pm at the White Swan, Hwy. 301 South in Smithfield. Membership is open to all veterans, all services, who served during the Vietnam era. For more information, call 919-934-6428.
Caregiver Support Group Meetings will be held at Smithfield First Baptist Church every 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:30pm - 3:30p. Pre-registration is required. Contact Kathy at 919-934-6066, ext. 229.
Ride JCATS & reserve your seat. School, work, appointments, and more. JCATS is an affordable means of county wide transportation. $1 per ride in the county and $10 per ride out of the county. Call 24 hours in advance for availability. Some limitations apply. Call 919-202-5030 and ask for Crystal.
The American Legion Post #132 in Smithfield, meets the 2nd Thursday in each month at 6:30pm at the Post Home, located at 100 Pitchi Street. For more information, call 919-989-9312 or 919-989-4938.
Zebulon Shrine Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Shrine Club, located at Arrendall Avenue. For more information, call 919-934-8148.
Volunteers are looking for Dog Houses & Dog Kennels for rescued animals. Working in conjunction with many animal related organizations, such as AARF & JCAPL, these individuals provide shelter for rescued animals. For more information, or to donate a dog house or kennel, call 919-894-2957 or 919-961-8818.
The Council On Aging is in need of Volunteers to cut grass, trim hedges, and build ramps, among other odd jobs for the elderly in the county. For more information, call 919-934-6066, ext. 240.
The Johnston County Council On Aging is accepting durable Medical Equipment, such as lift chairs, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc. All must be in good condition. For more information, call 919-934-6066, extension 232.
Moms In Touch International is for mothers interested in meeting for one hour each week to pray for their children, schools, teachers, and administrators. For more information, call Anecia Lee at 919-894-4266.
A Grief Support Group will meet the third Friday of each month at the Johnston County Council on Aging, 1363 West Market Street, Smithfield from 10:00am - 12:00pm. For more information call 919-553-4350 or 919-934-6066.
Habitat For Humanity of Johnston County needs volunteers for a variety of tasks from clerical to building. The organization helps families to build affordable homes. For more information call Ned Walsh at 919-934-9331.
The Meadow Ruritan Club meets the second Tuesday night in each month at the Meadow Village Restaurant at 6:30 pm. They invite anyone interested in helping others to join them. For more information call 894-3360.
Project Linus, a volunteer non-profit organization, is accepting new, handmade washable Blankets For Children who are seriously ill. For more information, or to donate a blanket, contact Ann Sasser, Chapter Coordinator at 919-359-1304 or visit the Project Linus website.
The Carolina Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is in need of Volunteers to assist with Blood Drives in Johnston County. Volunteers provide a number of services at blood drives including greeting donors, helping them register and serving refreshments. Individuals and civic organization interested in volunteering can call Donna Whitmann, Chapter Executive, at 919-934-8481.
The Widowed Persons Organization will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at Rainbow Lanes on Highway 42 near Clayton. There will be a $5 attendance charge that will include food and drink. If you would like more information, call 919-553-7196 or 919-359-2547.
Harbor Incorporated is in need of dependable vehicles for clients. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, call 919-938-3566.