Updated: July 31, 2010
The McGee Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, August 1st at 1:00pm at the American Legion Building in Benson. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish & tea or drinks.
The Smithfield Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Smithfield Town Hall for the purpose of hearing public comments regarding the proposed curfew ordinance. Oral & written comments are welcome.
The Johnston County Republican Women will host Loren Spivack, the Free Market Warrior & his Economic Literacy Seminar on Wednesday, August 4th - Thursday, August 5th at Hibachi Grill on 1273 North Bright Leaf Blvd. in Smithfield from 6:00pm - 9:45pm. For more information, call 919-550-7767.
The Chamber Women's Business Network of the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce will have a Garden Party Networking Event on Thursday, August 5th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Anna Kate's Gifts & Monogramming in Smithfield. Wear your best hat for a Best Hat Contest and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and lemonade. Donations of $10 are requested and proceeds will benefit the CWBN Scholarship Fund. For tickets, or more information, call 919-934-9166.
The following dates are scheduled for the Johnston Community College Country Music Showcase with Friday performances at 7:00pm and Saturday performances at 2:00pm & 7:00pm: Friday, August 6th - Saturday, August 7th (Gospel Jubilee); Friday, October 1st - Saturday, October 2nd (Country Duets); and Thursday, December 2nd - Sunday, December 5th with Thursday & Friday shows at 7:00pm, Saturday shows at 2:00pm & 7:00pm and a Sunday show at 2:00pm (Santa, Elves, & Jingle Bells). For tickets and more information, call 919-209-2099.
The Clayton Youth Theatre will present "Fiddler On The Roof" on Friday, August 6th at 7:30pm - Saturday, August 7th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm at the Clayton Center. The Clayton Center is located at 111 E. Second Street.
The Grand Avery Family Reunion will be held on Friday, August 6th - Saturday, August 7th. For more information, call 919-464-4361.
The 50-210 Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary will have a Community Wide School Supplies Drive on Saturday, August 7th from 11:00am - 5:00pm at the 50-210 Community Volunteer Fire Department Station #1, located at 50 Greenleaf Road in Anger. All supplies collected will go to the following schools: McGee's Elementary School, Dixon Road Elementary School, McGee's Middle School, and West Johnston High School. Supplies needed include: crayons, bound composition notebooks, index cards, old magazines, play-doh, dry erase markers, glue sticks, bottles of white glue, tissue, hand sanitizer, kid's scissors, soap, wipes, construction paper, back packs, and 1GB flash drives. For more information, contact us at 50210ladiesauxiliary@gmail.com
Johnston/Lee/Harnett Community Action, Inc. will have three Workshops in August. Workshop #1 will be "Show Me The Money" on Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00pm at 1102 Massey Street in Selma. Workshop #2 will be "Show Me The Money" on Tuesday, August 24th at 10:00am at 1102 Massey Street in Selma. Workshop #3 will be "Becoming Aware Of Your Needs" on Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00am at 1102 Massey Street in Selma. For more information, call 919-934-2145, ext. 28.
Lighthouse Christian Academy, located at 2850 Old Fairground Road near McGee's Crossroads, will have an Open House on Sunday, August 29th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. There will be tours, entertainment, and games. For more information, call 919-894-4700.
There will be a South Johnston High School Alumni Association Annual Basketball Exhibition on Friday, September 3rd at South Johnston High School Gym. The Women's Game will begin at 7:00pm and the Men's Game will begin at 8:30pm. There will be a dunking contest, concessions, vendors, and a DJ. Admission is $5 for adults and high schoolers. All others can get in free. All proceeds will go towards the Endowment Fund of South Johnston High School.
The 50-210 Community Volunteer Fire Department & Ladies' Auxiliary will have Firemen's Day on Saturday, September 11th from 10:30am - 10:00pm. The fire department is located at 50 Greenleaf Road in Angier. BBQ Chicken Plates will be sold throughout the day for $7. There will also be hotdogs and drinks, available for eat in or take out. There will be a bounce house, a car show, antique tractors, reverse drawings and live music by the Hickory Grove Quartet beginning in the afternoon. At 6:00pm, the Ladies' Auxiliary will hold a Bake Sale & Auction. Fireworks will conclude the evening at 9:00pm. For more information, call 919-894-4763.
Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Inc. has received funds through the Weatherization Program American Recovery & Reinvestment Act to provide home weatherization services to residents who meet the 200% federal poverty guidelines and have been severely affected by the economic recession. Assistance is available to residents who live in the Johnston, Lee, and Harnett communities. Interested persons will need to provide the following information: proof of income, 12-month utility bill history of 12 months, proof of home ownership, and social security cards for all household members. For more information, call 919-934-2145 (Johnston County), 919-776-0746 (Lee County) or 910-814-8360 (Harnett County) and ask for the Weatherization Counselor.
The Salvation Army is in need of canned food of all kinds as well as used furniture. The store is located off Bright Leaf Blvd. in Smithfield just behind the Salvation Army.
The American Legion Post #270 in Smithfield has their Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Post Home, located at 807 Martin Street in Smithfield at 7:30pm.
The Smithfield Lion's Club is selling Cookbooks for $10 each. They are available at Magic Tunnel Carwash on South Bright Leaf Blvd. in Smithfield & Keith Peedin & Associates on West Market Street in Smithfield.
The Johnston/Lee/Harnett Community Action is now enrolling new clients for their Family Services Program. For more information, call 919-209-9770.
Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action's Head Start Program is now accepting Applications for the 2010-2011 year. Parents or guardians of children who will be three or four years can apply for children to be enrolled in program.
A Literacy Program for families with young children will feature Tots & Tales the second Thursday of each month at 10:30am at the Children Early Learning Resource Library at 918 Highway 42 West and on the second Friday of each month at 10:30am at the Selma Partnership For Children Early Learning Resource Library at 1406-A South Pollock Street in Selma. For more information, call 919-202-0002.
Grief Support Group Meetings will be held at the Council On Aging, located at 1363 West Market Street on the third Friday of each month from 10:00am - 11:30am. For more information, contact Jane Quinn at 1-800-260-4442.
The Council On Aging Of Johnston County is having an Evening Caregiver Support Group Meeting every 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Clayton Senior Center, located at 303 Dairy Road in Clayton. For more information, call 919-934-6066.
Johnston County REACT (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team) will have their Meetings on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10:00am in the Old Court Room of the Selma Visitor's Center on Anderson Street in Selma. For more information, call 919-936-4031.
Cleveland Library is seeking Volunteers to provide a free Public Library and its services to residents living in or near the Cleveland Area. Volunteers may come in on Saturday's from 9:00am - 6:00pm and Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. For more information, call 919-661-6565.
Liberty Commons of Benson is actively seeking volunteers to assist with activities for all care levels of residents. For volunteer questions, call 919-207-1717.
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 advocates to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court proceedings. For more information, call 800-982-4041.
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.
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 919-934-1350.
The American Legion Post #518 in Clayton, meets the first Monday of each month at Rainbow Lanes Family Fun Center (Meeting Room A) at 7:00pm. For more information, call 919-398-8938.
Zebulon Shrine Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Shrine Club, located at 1201 West Gannon 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 & Paw Prints Rescue, these individuals provide shelter for rescued animals. For more information, or to donate a dog house or kennel, call 919-634-8533 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.
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.
Harbor Incorporated is in need of volunteers to provide assistance to sexual assault victims in the area. For more information about volunteering, call 919-938-3566.