Updated: March 10, 2010
On Thursday, March 11th, the Johnston County Schools Exceptional Children Programs will be held with a session from 9:30m - 11:30am at the Public Library Of Johnston County & Smithfield, and a session from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Selma Elementary School. Childcare and dinner will be provided at the 6:00pm session. To register, call 919-934-4361, ext. 399. This will be entitled Family Adventure in Reading: A Workshop For Parents Of Exceptional Children. It will help children discover the exciting world of reading.
On Thursday, March 11th at 5:30pm, the Cooperative Extension Service will host a Free Educational Workshop where homeowners will learn about practices they can apply in the home to save energy. This will be held at the Cooperative Extension Service on Highway 210 out of Smithfield. The class is free. To register, call 919-989-5380.
There will be a Gospel Concert Fundraiser For Relay For Life on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00pm at Hickory Grove Church on Hickory Grove Church Road in Four Oaks. The concert will feature Janet Pashcal, Wesley Pritchard, & The Fayetteville Community Church Choir. Proceeds will benefit the Relay For Life (American Cancer Society). For more information, call 919-934-7996.
There will be a Government In Touch Meeting (District 3) on Thursday, March 11th at the Smithfield Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 305 East Market Street in Smithfield from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. The purpose of the meeting is to give citizens in the area an opportunity to meet their elected & appointed officials, to express ideas on how they would like for Smithfield to progress and grow, to review current town projects, and to provide suggestions for improvement.
The 2nd Annual David Johnson Scholarship Fundraiser Student-Teacher Basketball Game will be held on Friday, March 12th at 6:00pm at North Johnston High School. Admission is $5 and the school is located at 5915 US Highway 301 in Kenly.
The Smithfield Junior Woman's Club will have several upcoming events for 2010. On Friday, March 12th: Pamper Me Party Spa Event; Friday, April 30th: Annual BINGO Fundraiser.
Strickland's Crossroads Fire Department on Strickland's Crossroads Road out of Four Oaks, will have a BBQ Pork & Fried Chicken Meal on Saturday, March 13th from 11:00am - 2:00pm and 4:00pm - 8:00pm with plates available for eat in or take out for $7 per plate.
There will be a Benefit Gospel Sing For John Allen on Saturday, March 13th from 2:00pm - 9:00pm at North Johnston High School. Admission will be $10 and other donations will be appreciated. The bands to appear will be: John Allen & Friends, Roby Huffman & The Bluegrass Cutups, Samantha Casey & The Bluegrass Jam, Carolina Bluegrass Gospel Band, The Redeemed, Marshall Stephenson & Friends, Al Batten, Throne Of Grace, & Washboard Ray. There will be concessions available for purchase. For more information, call 919-300-3206.
On Sunday, March 14th at 2:30pm, author Margaret Maron will be giving a talk at the Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield. Afterwards, there will be light refreshments and time to meet the author.
Girl Scouts in the area are now selling Girl Scout Cookies through Sunday, March 14th. Varieties include: thin mints, peanut butter patties, peanut butter sandwiches, lemonades, thanks a lot, daisy go rounds, carmel deLites, and shortbread. Cookies are $3.50 a box and will support more than 32,000 girl scouts in 41 central and eastern North Carolina counties.
The Johnston County Democratic Women will have their Meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, South Second Street in Smithfield. For more information, call 919-550-4186.
A Community Blood Drive will be held at Thursday, March 18th from 3:30pm - 8:00pm at Hephzibah Baptist Church on Highway 70 East in Princeton. For appointments, call 919-965-6318. All donors will be entered in a drawing to win a $1,000 gift card.
There will be a Free Homebuyer Workshop on Thursday, March 18th at 6:30pm at the Johnston Community College Workforce Development Center on Bestwood Drive in Clayton. For more information, call 919-634-5206.
There will be a Relay For Life Fundraising Golf Tournament on Friday, March 19th at 12:00pm at Riverwood Golf Course in Clayton. Cost is $65 which includes golf, prizes, and dinner. The deadline for payment is Wednesday, March 10th. This is sponsored by the Road Runners Relay For Life Team. For more information, or registration, call 919-585-7107.
Charli Rosenburg, North Carolina's Outstanding Junior Miss, will be having a Children's Miracle Network Fundraiser on Friday, March 19th at 7:00pm at the South Johnston High School Auditorium. The 3AA Regional Championship Football Team will be competing in the South Johnston Darling Diva Womanless Pageant. Among other special guests will be Miss NC 2009 Katherine Southard, Miss Johnston County 2010 Brittany Crews and Johnston County's Outstanding Teen, Jessica Carter. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Miracle Network. For information, or tickets, call 919-291-2336.
Clayton's First Annual Bark For Life will be held at Clayton Community Park on Amelia Church Road on Saturday, March 20th from 9:00am - 1:00pm. This is fundraiser for Relay For Life and this event will honor the care giving qualities of our canine best friends. There will be concessions, vendors, doggie contest, Johnston County Canine demonstrations, photos, future dog park information and more. For more information, call 919-553-4466.
Clayton Teen Fest will be held on Saturday, March 20th at 4:00pm at the Clayton Civitan Football Field. This is a Senior Project of Jordan Wing of Clayton High School. There will be a Christian Youth Conference, along with bands, dramas, speakers, testimonies, games, rides, food, and more. For more information, call 919-218-2207.
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner (Senior Project of Danielle Lee) at Smithfield First Assembly Of God on Saturday, March 20th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Plates will be available for $6 each, eat in or take out. Proceeds will benefit Turtle Hospital of Topsail Beach.
Johnston County's Outstanding Little Miss Pageant will be held on Saturday, March 20th at Barefoot Auditorium in Benson. For additional information, contact 919-414-8926.
The Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site will conduct a Re-Enactment of the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville on Saturday, March 20th - Sunday, March 21st. For ticket prices and more information, call 910-594-0789. The site is located on Devil's Racetrack Road out of Four Oaks.
The Down East ALS Support Group (Lou Gehrig's Disease) will have their Meeting on Sunday, March 21st at 2:00pm at the Outpatient Regional Rehabilitation Center of Pitt County Memorial Hospital, located at 2310 Stantonsburg Road in Greenville. For more information, call 252-746-4221.
Kindergarten Registration will be held in the Johnston County Schools as follows: Thursday, March 25th- Benson Elementary 8:30am - 7:00pm, Cleveland Elementary 8:00am - 6:00pm, Cooper Elementary 8:00am - 12:00pm & 4:30pm - 7:00pm, Corinth Elementary 8:30am - 6:00pm, Dixon Road Elementary 8:00am - 6:00pm, East Clayton Elementary 9:00am - 3:30pm, Four Oaks Elementary 8:30am - 5:00pm, Glendale Kenly Elementary 9:00am - 3:00pm, McGee's Elementary 8:00am - 6:00pm, Meadow Elementary 8:00am - 6:00pm, Micro Pine Level Elementary 7:15am - 4:30pm, Polenta Elementary 9:30am - 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Powhatan Elementary 8:30am - 3:30pm, Princeton Elementary 8:00am - 8:00pm, River Dell Elementary 8:30am - 3:30pm, Riverwood Elementary 8:30am - 4:30pm, Selma Elementary 4:00pm - 7:00pm, South Smithfield Elementary 7:30am - 5:00pm, West Clayton Elementary 9:00am - 3:00pm, West Smithfield Elementary 8:30am - 4:30pm, Westview Elementary 9:00am - 3:30pm and 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Wilson's Mills Elementary 7:30am - 4:30pm. On Friday, March 26th- Cooper Elementary 8:30am - 12:00pm, Selma Elementary 7:30am - 4:00pm, and on Tuesday, March 30th- Glendale Kenly Elementary 9:00am - 3:00pm. Children must be 5 years old on or before August 31st, 2010 to enroll. Please bring the following items to registration: child's certified birth certificate, photo identification (to match parent's name on birth certificate), child's social security number, physical examination/immunization records, proof of residence (utility bill, land contract, etc.). Please note that a driver's license is NOT adequate proof of residence. For more information, contact Mr. Shelly Marsh at 919-934-6031.
The 2010 Walk To Defeat ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) will be held on Saturday, March 27th at the Town Commons in Greenville with registration at 9:00am, opening ceremonies at 9:45am, and the 3K walk at 10:00am. For more information, call 1-877-568-4347.
The Bethany Volunteer Fire Department will have a BBQ Chicken Supper on Saturday, March 27th from 11:00am - 7:00pm, available for eat in or take out. There will also be 50/50 Raffle Tickets for sale. The fire department is located at 8525 Old Beulah Road in Kenly. For tickets, or more information, call 919-284-4176.
There will be a Relay For Life Gospel Concert at Princeton High School Gym on Saturday, March 27th at 7:00pm. The concert will feature Walton & Robin Aycock, Jason & Jaime Cox, Jill Howell, Marty Gurganus, Traci Radford, and Michael Price. A Steak Dinner will begin at 5:30pm in the School Cafeteria for $10 per plate.
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, April 9th - Saturday, April 10th (Country Hall Of Fame); Friday, June 11th - Saturday, June 12th (The Comedy Of Country); 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.
On Saturday, April 10th from 9:00am - 12:00pm, there will be a Wake County Asthma Fair at the Andrews Conference Center (Raleigh Campus/Wake Med), located at 3024 New Bern Avenue in Raleigh. For more information, call 919-870-8600, ext. 21.
Now through Wednesday, April 14th, the Cooperative Extension Service is training for the Extension Master Gardner's Class, which will be held at the Johnston County Agricultural Center on Highway 210 out of Smithfield. The class will be held once a week for 13 weeks. The cost of the class covers the training manual, which is $65 on CD or $100 for a paper copy. For more information, call 919-989-5380.
The Four Oaks Bank Relay For Life Team will sponsor a Baby Photo Contest to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Applications can be submitted at any Four Oaks Bank location by Thursday, April 19th. Winners will be announced at the Relay For Life closing ceremony on Saturday, June 5th. For more information, call Cindy Blackwelder at 919-963-1146.
Johnston County 4-H is now inviting youth ages 8-14 years to attend Betsy Jeff Penn Camp the week of Sunday, June 27th - Friday, July 2nd. The camp fee for 8-12 year olds is $360 and for 12-14 year olds, the camp fee is $380. Camp fees include transportation, a t-shirt, and a store money order for drinks/snacks. For more information, call Teresa Byrd at 919-989-5380.
The Clayton Youth Theatre will present "Fiddler On The Roof" on Friday, August 6th - Saturday, August 7th at the Clayton Center. For more information, visit www.claytonyouththeater.com
Curves Of Cleveland is accepting Food Donations during March for Harbor, Inc., which is located in Johnston County and provides shelter and assistance to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. For more information, call 919-661-9646.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store is in need of Clothing of all sizes. The store is located off Bright Leaf Blvd. in Smithfield just behind the Salvation Army.
Relay For Life Team #91 is selling key chains & wrapaboutz for $10 each to raise money for the American Cancer Society. For more information, contact Cindy Sullivan at 919-631-2247 or Jenna House at 919-600-0116.
The West Johnston High School Relay For Life Team will be flock your yard with Pink Flamingos for the American Cancer Society. (12) Pink Flamingos are $20. For more information, call 919-934-7333.
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 Johnston County Chorale is inviting all Singers to join them for their Spring Concert. For more information, call 919-631-3277.
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.
Each Wednesday, "God & Country", a DVD Presentation & Discussion concerning our rights as American citizens, will be presented at New Life Church on Swift Creek Road out of Smithfield from 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
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.
Smithfield Rescue Mission is having a Baking With A Mission Fundraiser with all proceeds to benefit the Smithfield Rescue Mission. Cakes available for purchase are: Hershey Bar, Carrot, Yellow With Cream Cheese Icing & Blueberry Topping, Chocolate Eclair and Pies available are: Chocolate Chess & Lemon Meringue. There are also Peanut Butter Balls & Brownies too. For more information and to order, call 919-934-5628.
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.
The Salvation Army is in need of household items, especially appliances. Please drop off items at the Salvation Army on Bright Leaf Blvd. in Smithfield.
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.
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.
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.