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An open house is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Therapeutic Solutions, 1201 Aversboro Road, Suite H-201, Garner. Therapeutic Solutions provides occupational therapy and counseling services to people of all ages. Its servic...
State Sen. Dan Blue will hold a town hall meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Garner Senior Center, 205 E. Garner Road. Sen. Blue wants citizens to talk about their goals and priorities for state government in 2012.
The next Sundown in Downtown is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, in the Singing Grove on Main Street in Benson. A disc jockey will play music starting at 5:30 p.m. The Mighty Saints of Soul will take the stage at 6. Admission is free; bring a lawn chair.
A program titled “Language is the Key” is scheduled from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Southeast Regional Library, 908 Seventh Ave., Garner. The program is for parents who want to improve their preschoolers’ reading skills...
A program on fraud prevention is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 17 at Triangle Baptist Church, 9713 Old Stage Road, Raleigh. For more information, call 919-661-7755 or visit www.tribaptist.org.
A bluegrass gospel concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, at the Lighthouse Convention Center, 326 Tryon Road, Raleigh. Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road of Garner will perform, along with the Jim & Valeria Gabehart Band of Hamlin, W.Va. Admissi...
Auditions for “The Little Mermaid Jr.” are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 7-8, at the Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W. Garner Road, Garner. The show has roles for young people ages 12-18. People auditioning should...
The Strawberry Festival began more than a decade ago as a way to celebrate spring’s favorite fruit. But over the years, the event has grown to become a community showcase for local businesses.
JKO Karate will celebrate its fifth anniversary Saturday, April 28, at the school, 2327 Timber Drive, Garner.
The 2012 Epicurious Vino Challenge is scheduled from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Hinnant Family Vineyards near Pine Level. All proceeds will benefit a child or an adult with a medical, physical or mental disability.
A networking meeting for local artists and creative professionals is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W. Garner Road. After dinner and networking, a brainstorming and discussion session is scheduled from ...
A networking meeting for local artists and creative professionals is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W. Garner Road. After dinner and networking, a brainstorming and discussion session is scheduled from ...
“We’re very excited about the new season,” said board member Leslie Hubbard. “We have a diverse group of new and returning vendors joining us, with some returning vendors having expanded their farms and offerings to meet gro...
Plates of barbecued chicken will go on sale at noon Sunday, April 22, at First Presbyterian Church, 503 Lakeside Drive, Garner. The cost is $7 for adults. Children can get chicken nuggets for $3. Proceeds will go to the Garner Relay for Life.
“Women and Employment,” a workshop, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the Zanzibar Room at the Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. This event will focus on work and life balance, employment readiness...
The Johnston County Heritage Center is celebrating the 100th birthday of Girl Scouting with an exhibit that highlights Scouting’s Johnston County story.
Johnston Community College has scheduled the following summer camps. For more information, call 919-209-2128 or visit www.johnstoncc.edu/summercamps.
The Wake Democratic Men’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the Clarion hotel in downtown Raleigh. Two candidates for governor, Bob Etheridge and Bill Faison, will speak.
A Good Friday service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 6. The Festival of Hope is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7, on the Garner campus. The event will include outdoor games and an egg hunt that will begin at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Star...
