Updated: July 4, 2008
The Town Of Pine Level will have their Independence Day Celebration with an Invitational Softball Tournament at the Sam Godwin Park until 7:00pm. On Friday, July 4th, there will be inflatables for the kids, concessions, and the band "Kraze" performing at 5:45pm. Fireworks will conclude the evening at 9:00pm.
A Ringing Of The Bells Celebration will be held at the Coats Museum & Belltower on Friday, July 4th. The program begins at 11:00am with the Black Creek Singers followed by the ringing of the bells at 12:00pm. Entertainment will continue with Shelby & Linda Stephenson and you will have an opportunity to visit the Coats Museum & House. This takes place at 3317 Old Fairground Road in the McGee's Crossroads Community. For more information, call 919-894-4443.
On Saturday, July 5th beginning at 11:00am with a parade, the Blackman's Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department will have a 50th Anniversary Celebration. There will be games for the kids along with demonstrations by local fire departments and other medical units. Reno Station will perform at 7:00pm and there will be Fireworks at 9:00pm. This will be held on Highway 96 South of Four Oaks. For more information, call 919-894-3884.
On Tuesday, July 8th at 6:30pm, Mother's Unlimited of Clayton will have their Monthly Meeting at 308 West Main Street in Clayton. For more information, call 919-553-5138.
The Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service is offering free Home Buyer Workshops on Tuesday, July 8th & Tuesday, July 22nd at 4:00pm. Registration is required by calling 919-989-5380.
The Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service will have the following camps throughout the summer. For more information on any of the camps listed, call 919-989-5380. The camps are as follows: College Days #3 on Tuesday, July 8th; Chefs In The Kitchen on Tuesday, July 8th - Thursday, July 10th at the 4-H Office; Topiary 101 on Friday, July 11th at the 4-H Office; Make It Fun-Cloverbud on Tuesday, July 15th - Wednesday, July 16th; Dancing With 4-H on Tuesday, July 15th - Wednesday, July 16th at the 4-H Office; College Days #4 on Friday, July 18th; Bee Happy on Friday, July 18th at the 4-H Office; Chefs In The Kitchen on Tuesday, July 22nd - Thursday, July 24th at the 4-H Office; Biotechnology Discovery Camp on Tuesday, July 29th - Thursday, July 31st at the Workforce Development Center in Clayton; Electrifying Fun on Monday, August 4th at the 4-H Office; Money, Money, Money on Wednesday, August 6th at the 4-H Office; The Triple A Look For Less on Thursday, August 7th at the 4-H Office; and Sew With Purpose on Monday, August 11th - Thursday, August 14th at the 4-H Office. Cost & age applicable varies according to camp & workshop. Again, for more information, contact Lori McBryde at 919-989-5380.
The following are Workshops that are offered by the Johnston Community College JobLink department. For more information, contact Rosa Andrews at 919-209-2592: Effective Strategies For Your Job Search (Wednesday, July 9th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Clayton Corners; Wednesday, August 13th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Clayton Corners); Effective Resume Writing (Wednesday, July 2nd from 1:00pm - 4:00pm in the Elsee Building, Room 115; Wednesday, August 6th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm in the Elsee Building, Room 115); Re-Entry Workshop (Tuesday, July 15th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm in the Elsee Building, Room 115); other classes include Introduction To Computers, Step Up To A New Career, & Smart Money.
Johnston County Home Educators will hold their 11th Annual Book Fair & Homeschool Conference on Saturday, July 12th at Hocutt Memorial Baptist Church on Robertson Street in Clayton from 9:30am – 3:00pm. There will be workshops and vendors. Workshops begin at 10:00am, 11:30am, & 1:00pm. Admission is $1 per adult. For more information, call 919-553-3762.
There will be a Benefit Horse Show on Saturday, July 19th at Gor-An Farm Arena in Pine Level at 10:00am. There will be 40 classes which include halter, showmanship, hunt seat, jumping, and western classes. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and is sponsored by the team "Horsin' Around For A Cure." For more information, call 919-738-7770.
The Down East ALS Support Group (Lou Gehrig's Disease) will have their Meeting on Sunday, July 20th at 2:00pm at the Rehab Center at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Anyone from eastern North Carolina is invited to attend. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 252-746-4221.
The Selma Parks & Recreation Department is offering the following camps & opportunities: Art Camp from Monday, July 28th - Monday, August 4th for ages 5-12 years at Selma Parks & Recreation Department. Camps will take place from 1:30pm - 3:30pm and will cost $100; Selma Senior Citizens Day on Friday, May 9th at the Selma Fire Station beginning at 9:30am; 5th Annual All American Festival will be Friday, July 4th in uptown Selma. For more information, call 919-975-1411.
The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield will offer a Movie Card for $10 beginning in July. If one pays for 10 videos, they will get 4 free. When you use the card on Monday, you will get 2 movies for one punch on your card. For more information, call 919-934-3146.
The Oakland Volunteer Fire Department will have a Tractor & Truck Pull on Friday, August 1st & Saturday, August 2nd at 7:30pm at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Goldsboro. For more information, call 919-921-2074.
The Clayton Area Chamber Of Commerce will sponsor a Blood Drive on Thursday, August 7th from 11:00am - 3:00pm in the parking lot located at the corner of Main & Lombard Streets in Clayton. For more information, call 919-553-6352.
The following is a list of performances of the Johnston Community College Country Music Showcase. Each performance will be held on a Friday night, a Saturday afternoon matinee, and a Saturday night. For more information, call the box office at 919-989-2099. On Friday, August 8th & Saturday, August 9th: Gospel Jubilee; Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th: Let's Go To The Hop; and Thursday, December 4th, Friday, December 5th, & Saturday, December 6th: Christmas In Dixie.
Pharmacy Assistant, a 36-hour prep course, will be offered at the Workforce Development Center on Bestwood Drive in Clayton now through August 19th, each Tuesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. This course covers an overview of working in a pharmacy, assistant responsibilities, pharmacology, drug names, prescription analysis, inventory, and safety awareness. For more information call 919-209-2593.
Johnston Community College's Continuing Education Division will offer a Welding Class on Mondays, now through Monday, August 25th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm in the Britt Building on JCC's main campus. For more information, call 919-209-2042.
On Friday, September 5th, there will be a Benefit Meal, Raffle, & Auction at the Dunn Community Building at Tart Park to raise money for a handicapped van for Ester Ruth. For more information, call 910-891-2350.
The Clayton Chamber Of Commerce will hold their Harvest Festival on Wednesday, September 17th - Sunday, September 21st. There will be a carnival area, rides, games, music, entertainment, food, a merchant auction, and a car show. For more information, call 919-553-6352.
On Friday, October 3rd from 3:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday, October 4th from 9:00am - 10:00pm, the Wendell Harvest Festival will take place featuring arts, crafts, food, and children's activities. On Saturday, the parade will begin at 10:00am.
The Wilson's Mills Parks & Recreation is now taking Vendor Applications for the annual Pumpkin Festival which will be held on Saturday, October 11th at the Town Hall. For more information, call 919-938-3844, ext. 3.
To qualify for a fan, you must be at least 60 years old or disabled and live in Johnston County. There are a limited number of fans available and are limited to one per household. For more information, call the Council On Aging at 919-934-6066.
4-H Volunteers are needed to lead clubs with members ages 5-9 years. If you have a skill or interest that you would like to pass along, please call Teresa Byrd at 919-989-5380.
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 and ask for Crystal.
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 919-989-9312 or 919-989-4938.
Zebulon Shrine Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Shrine Club, located at Arrendall 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 & JCAPL, these individuals provide shelter for rescued animals. For more information, or to donate a dog house or kennel, call 919-894-2957 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.
Moms In Touch International is for mothers interested in meeting for one hour each week to pray for their children, schools, teachers, and administrators. For more information, call Anecia Lee at 919-894-4266.
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.