Wednesday, Jul. 28, 2010

Community Notes

food drive

The Clayton Farm and Community Market is asking local residents to participate in a food drive at the market on Saturday, July 31. People are urged to bring nonperishable food items and/or surplus produce from home gardens to the market between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The donations will go to the food pantry at New Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. The market is held on Clayton's Town Square in the 100 block of West Main Street. For more information, contact market board member Rick Mercier at rick.mercier@claytonnews-star.com or 919-553-7234.

Red hat society

The Red Hat Society, a meeting for women ages 40 and older, is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at Rainbow Lanes Family Fun Center, 850 N.C. 42 W., Clayton. The group meets the first Monday of every month. For more information, call 919-262-4865 or send an e-mail to oneloopysista@aol.com.

Corn hole tournament

A mid-summer corn hole tournament is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Characters Quarters, 1506 U.S. 70, Garner.

The event will include a double elimination doubles team format as well as a seven-bag-21 challenge. The cost is $10 per team. For more information, send an e-mail to Kevin at mydawgmax@yahoo.com.

'Idol' contest seeks singers

The Clayton Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking singers for the 2010 "Clayton Idol" contest. Auditions are scheduled from 6 till 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the chamber office, 301 E. Main St., Clayton. The finals will take place Saturday, Sept. 18, during the Clayton Harvest Festival. For a registration form, call the chamber at 553-6352 or send an e-mail to shirley@claytonchamber.com.

Black, White and Bling Gala

The Black, White and Bling Gala 2010, hosted by the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Foundation, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Grand Marquise Ballroom, 225 New Fidelity Court, Garner. The event is a fundraiser for the Backpack Buddies program and will feature dining and dancing. Title sponsors are Swift's Fine Jewelry of Knightdale and Grand Marquise Ballroom of Garner.

Attendees have a chance to win $2,500 and a 1.18-carat diamond donated by Swift's Fine Jewelry.

Additional gala proceeds will go to the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club's scholarship programs for Garner Magnet High School students.

"The goal of the gala is to raise awareness of the needs of local children, and raise funds to help meet those needs," said Julie Clark, gala chair.

Gala tickets are on sale now through Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club members. Tickets are $75 each For tickets, information or sponsorship opportunities, call Clark at 919-271-2618, or visit garnerblackwhiteandblinggala.org.

Working with electricity

An event titled "Electrifying Fun" is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Johnston County Cooperative Extension, 2736 N.C. 210, Smithfield. Participants will learn about the different electrical components that make up the project circuit, how to read and follow an electric schematic and how to safely use soldering equipment. Bring snacks and drinks. The event is for people ages 12 and older. The cost is $5. For more information, call 919-989-5380 or send an e-mail to angie_hampton@ncsu.edu.

American Legion meets

The Ernest E. Adams American Legion Post 518 meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Rainbow Lanes Family Center, meeting room A. The center is located at 850 N.C. 42 W., Clayton. For more information, call Commander Jerry Mangum at 919-602-5490 or send an e-mail to jmangum07@yahoo.com. Find the legion post onFacebook using the keywords: American Legion Post 518.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous, a group for people recovering from compulsive eating, meets at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Sovereign King Church, 527 Plaza Circle, Garner. The church is located next to the Dollar General store on Benson Road, near the corner of U.S. 70 and N.C. 50

For more information, call Dale at 919-630-2592 or Barbara at 919-760-3661 or visit triangleoa.org.

Hometown Heroes

The third annual Hometown Heroes Festival is scheduled from noon till 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, in The Village at Cleveland Springs in the Cleveland community. The festival will feature a family fun run, a chili and wing challenge, a corn hole tournament, hot dogs, hamburgers, live entertainment and activities for children.

Health survey

The Johnston County Public Health Department is asking Johnstonians to complete its Health Opinion Survey, designed to help the department learn more about the health of Johnstonians and their quality of life. The survey is online at johnstonnc.com/healthsurvey.

Flapjack fundraiser

A pancake breakfast is scheduled from 7:30 till 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1260 N. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield. The cost is $7 per person, with proceeds going to Special Olympics of Johnston County.

Help available with school, work

Are you 16-21 years of age and seeking school and job opportunities? The Yes I Can program will hold orientation and information sessions from 4 till 6 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 12 at Johnston County Industries, 1100 E. Preston St., Selma. Income verification for eligibility is required. A parent or guardian must accompany teens 16-17. For more information, call Harlan Daniels at 743-8708.

Retirees to meet

The Johnston County Retired and Active Federal Employees will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Golden Corral on North Bright Leaf Boulevard in Smithfield. U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge will speak.