Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010

Community Notes

Genealogy class

The Johnston County Heritage Center will offer a short course titled "A Beginner's Look at Genealogy." Starting April 8, the class will meet from 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through April 29.

Also, the class includes a field trip to the State Archives in Raleigh. Michal Watts of the Heritage Center will teach the class, which costs $20. To sign up, call 919-934-2836.

Over 30 basketball

The Avery Street Recreation Center in Garner will close registration for its 30 and older basketball program on March 16. Games will be played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and possibly Monday nights. Registration for town residents is $60 and $80 for non-residents.

For more details, call the parks and recreation department at 919-772-4688.

Egg hunt

Garner's annual egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Lake Benson Park. Children 8 and under will be divided into three age groups to hunt for candy eggs and prizes. The egg hunt will begin at noon.

Participants should bring his or her own basket. The event will include the Easter Bunny, kites and inflatable amusements.

Republicans meet

The Southern Wake GOP will host its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at Devil's Ridge Golf Club, 5107 Linksland Drive, Holly Springs.

For more details, e-mail president@southernwakegop.org or go to southernwakegop.org.

Democratic women meet

The Democratic Women of Johnston County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, in the fellowship hall of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, S. 2nd St., Smithfield. For more details or directions, call Pat Branch at patkbranch@aol.com, or call the headquarters office at 919-550-4186.

Relay for Life fundraiser

A Relay for Life fundraiser for Karen Jacobi will be held from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Sonshine Learning Center, 13269 U.S. 70 W., Garner. The event will include music, food, inflatables, door prizes, a silent auction and more.

The cost is $10 for adults and $8 in advance.

For more details or to order tickets, call 919-333-9075, 919-616-0860 or 919-818-7837.

Democratic men meet

The Democratic men of Johnston County will hold their monthly meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Parkside Cafe, 2176 U.S. 70A, Pine Level. All Democrats are welcome.

For more details, call 919-550-4186 or go to jcdp.org.

Bark for life

Bark for Life will be held from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Clayton Community Park on Amelia Church Road. The event will include vendors, doggie contests, canine demonstrations and more.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

For more details, e-mail claytonbarkforlife@gmail.com or call 919-553-4466.

Pesticide disposal

Johnston County Pesticide Disposal Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at the Livestock Arena, 520 County Home Road, Smithfield.

For more information, call the Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service at 989-5380.

Retirees to meet

The Johnston County Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees will meet at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, March 10) at Golden Corral on North Bright Leaf Boulevard in Smithfield.