Updated: February 8, 2010
The Johnston County Voluntary Agriculture District Advisory Board will have their Meeting on Monday, February 8th at 6:30pm at the Johnston County Agriculture Center on Highway 210 out of Smithfield.
The Johnston Soil & Water Conservation District's Board Of Supervisors will have their Meeting on Tuesday, February 9th at 7:00pm at the Johnston County Agricultural Building on Highway 210 out of Smithfield. The meeting is open to the public.
During the month of February, Johnston Community College has several events planned for Black History Month. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 919-209-2531. There will be a Documentary Film entitled "War Dance" on Tuesday, February 9th, a live Walk Through History Experience on Wednesday, February 17th, a Black Business/Health Expo on Wednesday, February 24th, and a Gospel/Arts Fest on Saturday, February 27th.
The Johnston County Republican Party will have their Meeting on Tuesday, February 9th at White Swan Annex on Highway 301 in Smithfield at 7:30pm. For more information, call 919-634-0015.
On Wednesday, February 10th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, the Friends Of The Public Library Of Johnston County & Smithfield, will sponsor an afternoon of Bridge in the second floor meeting room of the library. Suggested donations are $10 with proceeds to benefit the Friends of The Library. For reservations or more information, call 919-934-3487.
An Advanced Beekeeping Workshop will be held for anyone interested in learning about honeybees. All participants need to have some working knowledge of honeybees and beekeeping. The workshop will be held the following Thursday nights: February 11th, 18th, & 25th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the JCC Workforce Development Center, which is located at 135 Bestwood Drive in Clayton. A registration fee is $35 and will cover the cost of materials and facility. For more information, call Amie Newsome at 919-989-5380.
The Ms. Catastrophe Pageant will be held on Friday, February 12th at 7:00pm at The Clayton Center. The event is sponsored by the Clayton Kiwanis Club with proceeds to benefit the Children Of Clayton. Tickets are $10 is advance and $12 at the door. For tickets, call 919-553-1737.
The Neuse Little Theatre will present "You Can't Take It With You" at The Hut on Friday, February 12th - Sunday, February 14th, and Friday, February 19th - Saturday, February 20th. Friday & Saturday performances will be held at 8:00pm & the Sunday performance will be held at 3:00pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For reservations, call 919-934-1873.
On Saturday, February 13th from 9:00am - 12:00pm, a Knit Out & Crochet Day is scheduled at the Princeton Public Library located in the Princeton High School on Dr. Donnie Jones, Jr. Blvd. in Princeton. For more details, call 919-965-3627.
There will be a Grapevine Pruning Workshop on Saturday, February 13th at 10:00am at Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level with Connie Fisk, the muscadine grape specialist for Eastern North Carolina. To RSVP, call the Cooperative Extension Service at 919-989-5380. The event is free to the public.
The Clayton Youth Theatre will present "Pippin" on Friday, February 19th - Saturday, February 20th with the Friday performance at 7:30pm and the Saturday performances at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. This will be held at The Clayton Center on East Second Street. For tickets, call 919-553-1737 or www.claytonyouththeater.com. Ticket prices for adults are $11 and for students 18 and under, $6.
There will be a Fundraiser for Amber Holloman, an employee of Four Oaks Bank, on Saturday, February 20th from 6:00pm - 10:00pm at Branch Chapel Church on Highway 96 in Selma. There will be hotdogs and other food items for sale, along with raffle tickets for $5 with a chance to win a Buck Stove Grill, a $250 gift card, a $100 gas card, and a Mr. Heater & tank of gas. For more information, call 919-963-2177.
There will be a Benefit Concert for 6 year old Parker Lyles on Saturday, February 20th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Glendale Kenly Elementary School on Bay Valley Road in Kenly. The singers will be Marshall Stephenson, John Whitley, Elmer Jackson, Kenneth Glover, Frank Avery, Harold Norris, Roby Huffman, Al Batten, & Daniel and Samantha Casey.
The Miss Johnston County Scholarship Organization will have the 2010 Miss Johnston County Scholarship Pageant, the 2010 Johnston County's & 2010 Garner Outstanding Teen Pageants. Both pageants will be held on Saturday, February 20th at 7:00pm at the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium on the campus of Johnston Community College. The Miss Johnston County Scholarship Pageant is a Miss America preliminary to Miss North Carolina. The Outstanding Teen Pageants are America's Outstanding Teen preliminaries to North Carolina's Outstanding Teen. Contestants will compete in evening gown, talent, physical fitness, and interview. For additional information, contact MissJohnstonEd@aol.com
The Smithfield Junior Woman's Club will have several upcoming events for 2010. On Saturday, February 20th, they will have participation of the District Arts Festival in Morehead City; Saturday, February 27th: Prom Boutique (selling gently used prom dresses at a reduced price); Friday, March 12th: Pamper Me Party Spa Event; Friday, April 30th: Annual BINGO Fundraiser.
Four Oaks Civitan Spring Sports Registration will be held each Saturday morning through Saturday, February 27th at the Four Oaks Elementary School Gym.
There will be a free Tree Pruning Workshop with Forestry Agent Doug White on Saturday, February 27th at 10:00am at the Cooperative Extension Service on Highway 210 out of Smithfield. To RSVP, call 919-989-5380.
On Saturday, February 27th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm, there will be a Local Food Fair in Clayton. Visitors will have the opportunity to see "Fresh: The Movie" about supporting local farms. For more information, call 919-796-4947 or 919-508-7450.
On Saturday, March 6th - Sunday, March 7th at 9:00am, there will be a Spring Slam Fundraiser Men's Slow Pitch Softball Tournament for Relay For Life, sponsored by the Bethany Baptist Church Relay For Life Team. This will be held at the Benson Parks & Recreation Field. There will be concessions and raffles with money raised going to the American Cancer Society. For registration information, call 919-625-6596 or 919-625-3383.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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
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 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.