Community Calendar

Holly Springs

Deadlines

Monday by 5 p.m. (10 days prior to publication date) is the deadline for submission of typed, faxed and handwritten items to be submitted for the following week's paper, and they can be faxed to 552-7564. The deadline for e-mailed submissions is Thursday by 12 p.m. and they can be e-mailed to ncatrine@raleighsouthonline. com.

Call for Artists

Call For Artists - Western Wake Artists’ Studio Tour invites artists to apply for the 2010 tour to take place April 17 and 18, 2010. Applicants must be professional working artists with exhibition experience living inWestern Wake County including Apex, Cary, Holly Springs & Fuquay Varina and Morrisville. We strive for a well-rounded tour and seek quality work in all media. Applicants must have accessible studio space able to accommodate up to 100 people going through in one weekend. For application go to: www.WesternWakeArtistsStudioTour.com

Family Fun Fest

Family Fun Fest will be held Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. one block from CVS at 40/42.  This free event is family-oriented and includes games, inflatables, pony rides, crafts, prizes, and food.  For more information, call 773-3131 or visit www.cbministry.net

Garage Band 4 to perform

Garage Band 4 will perform Blues and Rock & Roll, Saturday, July 18, 4-8 p.m., at Aviator Brewing Tap House, 5633-C Piper Drive, Fuquay-Varina. Free admission.

Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group

Memory Loss and Dementia Caregiver Support Group.  Provides emotional support and practical information for family members and caregivers of those with memory loss and dementia.  Meets at Sunrise Assisted Living of Cary second Thursday of every month at 3 p.m.  RSVP to 919-462-9147

 Shaggin’ to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

Shaggin’ with Sunrise to Benefit the Eastern NC Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.  Join Sunrise Assisted Living as we shag the night away at TJ’s Night Life 4801 Leigh Drive, Raleigh, NC on July 22, from 5-9 p.m.  Free Shag Workshop with Shag Instructor- Don Bunn- will be held at 6:30.  All proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. 

 

 Pancake Fundraiser

There will be a pancake fundraiser at Andy’s Restaurant in Fuquay Varina, corner of Fayetteville Rd. and Hilltop Needmore Rd., Saturday, July 11, 7 – 9:30 a.m., hosted by Church Alive Missions Team.

Vacation Bible School 2009 Holly Springs Baptist Church 

The Holly Springs Baptist Church announces its Vacation Bible School for 2009, Sunday – Thursday, July 19-23 from 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. Registration is at 6 p.m. on the first night, Sunday, July 19.Commencement will be held Sunday, July 26 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 304 Raleigh Street in Holly Springs. For more information call (919) 552-2591.

Kids will uncover the treasures of God’s truth as they learn to obey His commands and understand that Jesus is the power by which we live.   “Bible Stories, Music, Crafts, Recreation, Refreshments, and much more!”

Preschoolers age three – five (must be potty trained)

Children first – sixth grade

We welcome your children and their friends! 

Visual Fine Arts Association

Artists - all levels. Our informal group meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 7 p.m. to plan activities such as painting/drawing sessions, museum visits, etc. Drop by or call George Howe ar 508-517-0507 for information.



Art after Dark

Art After Dark will be held the second Friday of the month (July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11). Art walk in Holly Spring and Fuquay-Varina, various locations including the Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs Art Council, Java Divine Gelato & Coffee Bar, The Nature of Art, and Ashley’s Art Gallery, The Chocolate Bean and the Shops of Varina Merchantile in Fuquay-Varina.    Details (919) 387-9448, www.TheNatureOf ArtFrameShop.com

Duncan Baptist Vacation Bible School

Duncan Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held July 12-15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The theme is It’s All About Jesus.

YLS Fall Lacrosse League

Registration is now open for the 2009 YLS Fall Lacrosse League at www.YLSlacrosse.com.  There will be a full season of lacrosse games in Holly Springs for boys in all grades starting Sept. 13.  Experienced coaches, referees, and competitive weekend games.  No weekday practices.  For questions, 247-6600 or directors@YLSlacrosse.com. 

Baseball Tournament

The FVAA will host an 8 and under machine pitch baseball tournament July 24-26 in Fuquay-Varina, double elimination format. There is a $150 entry fee. For more information contact Ed McCauley at 552-5465 or www.fvaa.org.

Joyner and Johnson Reunion

The Joyner and Johnson family reunion will be held July 11-12 at the American Legion Building on Johnson Pond Road in Fuquay-Varina. The fish fry will be held Saturday afternoon and the reunion will be held Sunday afternoon. There will be a church meeting Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at the American Legion. All family members and friends are asked to bring a picnic basket on Sunday. For more information call 552-2542.

Girls Lacrosse Camp

Registration is now open for the 2009 YLS Girls Summer Lacrosse Camp (July 20-23) at www.YLSlacrosse.com.   Any girls that will be in grades 1-5 are encouraged to register by the July 10 deadline.  No experience required.  Questions: directors@ylslacrosse.com or 577-2045. 

 Summer Lacrosse League

Registration is now open for the 2009 YLS Summer LAX League (July 9-Aug. 4, Tuesday/ Thursday evenings)  for boys that will be in grades 9-12.  Go to www.YLSlacrosse .com for complete information and registration.  Registration deadline is July 6.  Questions: directors@ylslacrosse.com, or 247-6600.

Southwest Wake Christian Women’s Connection

The Southwest Wake Christian Women’s Connection is joining the Raleigh CWC and will now meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch at the NC State University Club on Hillsborough St. in Raleigh. Bring a friend and hear an interesting feature and an inspiring speaker. The cost is $14.75 and there is a free nursery with reservations. Please call Essie at 761-8633 or rcwcreservations@yahoo. com .

Old Fashioned July 4

Start making plans to attend an “Old Fashioned Family Fourth of July” at the Fuquay Mineral Spring Park hosted by the Centennial Committee.  The event will be held on Saturday, July 4 from 2-7 p.m. 

You’ll want to make sure to gather the children and grandchildren for these fun activities:

· Children’s Parade (2 p.m.) 

·Live entertainment (2:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

· Old fashioned games, including marbles, horse shoes and many more, for the children throughout the day.

·There will be hotdogs at 5 p.m.  Lemonade, water and ice cream will be available.

·There will be dancing after dinner at 7 p.m.

·Make sure to bring chairs and blankets!

This Old Fashioned Family Fourth will be much like our fore fathers celebrated the 4th in 1909!  Come be a part of the history!

Sleep Apnea Support Group

Free Sleep Apnea Support Group. Thursday, July 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Cornerstone Faith Fellowship, Meridian Center, 935 Shotwell Road, Clayton. Quarterly Meeting of A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well & Keeping Energetic) in Johnston County sponsored by Active Healthcare. Everything you wanted to know about your CPAP, but were afraid to ask? CPAP Sleep specialists will be on hand to showcase the latest equipment and to provide educational resources. CPAP pressures checked. Meal provided. For more information and to RSVP call Active Healthcare at 919.870.8600 x250 or email sleep@activehealthcare.com

Mount Zion Vacation Bible School

Mount Zion United Methodist Church invites children 3 through Jr. High to attend Sunrock Kid’s Camp Vacation Bible School. VBS takes place Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. A light meal will be served from 6 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. each evening. Commencement will be on Sunday, July 19 at the 11 a.m. worship service, followed by lunch in the fellowship hall.

Children will be immersed in a Christian Camp setting filled with music, skits, cool crafts, delicious snacks and an opportunity to make new friends and learn about Jesus Christ.

Mount Zion is located at 15772 NC 50, ¼ mile south of the intersection of HWY 50 and HWY 42. For more information about VBS or other questions about Mount Zion, please contact our church office at 919-772-8415 or e-mail us at info@mountzion-umc.org. Also check out our website, www.mountzion-umc.org.

 

 Lighthouse Christian Academy

Lighthouse Christian Academy is accepting applications for enrollment, Grades K-12. This is an Accelerated Christian Education located on Old Fairground Road in Angier. Please contact Dianne Gilleland at 894-4700 for more information.

Looking For Vendors 

On Oct. 31, the Fuquay-Varina Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 7th Annual Day in Downtown in the historic Fuquay downtown business district on South Main Street.  The day will consist of an arts and craft fair, chili cook-off, Kids Korner, Business Expo, entertainment, food vendors.  The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Call 919-552-4947 for vendor information.  An application will be available online at  www.fuquay-varina.com Mid-August. 

Southern Wake Women

Southern Wake Women Connections Support, Educate & Connect with women in business. We gather twice a month and have special outings & events throughout the year. Join us online at http://www.swwcgroup.ning.com

Women’s Club

The General Federation Women’s Club of Holly Springs meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Holly Springs Cultural Center at 7 p.m. For membership information, contact Debbie at 387-3054.

Republican Women

Republican Women of Cary and Southwestern Wake invite you to our regular business lunch/meeting at Prestonwood Country Club on the first Thursday of each month.  Social begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon/program at noon.  The cost is $15 for the buffet. Please RSVP to Kathy Dusto at 303-5442. Visit our web site for more information:  www.RepublicanWomenofCaryandSW-Wake.org

Career Crisis Support Ministry

Mission Statement: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church is reaching out to our community to provide a Christian based ministry to offer a caring and encouraging support program for our church members, family, friends and surrounding neighbors going through career and / or income related crisis due to our challenging economic situation. If you or your spouse have lost a job, anticipate losing a job and / or your personal income has been adversely affected by our current economic situation, please attend our Career Crisis Support Ministry group. For more information and directions: visit our website: www, pleasantgrovebaptistonline.org or call Ricky Lamm (919) 552-9286. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church is at 1005 Lake Wheeler Road, Fuquay-Varina.

Enrich Your Life!

Are you searching for a rewarding experience, a venture that gives further meaning to life, another way to make a difference in the world?  Join our Kiwanis Club of fellow Holly Spring citizens the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.  It just takes a few hours of your time to realize the life-changing return. Our motto is Young Children: Priority One! We sponsor youth clubs and events that touch all facets of our kids, such as High School Key Clubs, Kid’s Appreciation Day, Happy Holly Days Parade and tutoring for at risk children. Interested? Please contact Joe LoFaro at 919-457-8487 or Brian Adornetto at 919-387-6563, or visit us at http://www.hollyspringskiwanis.org/.

Holly Springs Women’s Club

The General Federation Women’s Club of Holly Springs meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Holly Springs Cultural Center at 7 p.m. For membership information call Debbie at 387-3054.

Cultural Center seeks volunteers

The Holly Springs Cultural Center is seeking volunteers to assist at events as ushers, ticket takers and greeters. Please contact the Cultural Center by caling 567-4000 or by mail to don.briscar@hollyspringsnc.us

Bible Buddies

New Life Wesleyan Church is offering Bible Buddies, a special needs class, for ages K-5th. Held every Sunday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The class focuses on music, sensory activities, art, snacks, and one on one Bible teaching. Each child is prayed for every Sunday. All disabilities are welcome. Lots of fun for the kids and a chance for parents/caregivers to relax, take a class and enjoy the worship service. Call Lisa for more info: 919-934-7497.

Clothes Closet is open

The Clothes Closet at Saint Augusta Missionary Baptist Church is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. except for the third Saturday of each month. All clothing is free at the church located at 605 Bridge Street in Fuquay-Varina.

For more information, contact Velma Coleman through the church at (919) 552-3825.

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness

Multiple Sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, sometimes disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord). Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has a 50 state network of chapters. The North Carolina Eastern Chapter meets Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church on Woodrow Street.

Needmore Ruritan Club

The Needmore Ruritan Club holds its monthly dinner meeting the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1812 Bass Lake Road. Join us as we work to build a better America through fellowship, goodwill, and community service. For Information call club President, Joe Sanderson 552-3499.

Southern Wake Republican Club

The Southern Wake Republican Club is forming a new Republican group in Southern Wake County. Our goal is to engage and inform voters, foster loyalty and promote conservative principles as well as identify, recruit and support local candidates for election. Southern Wake Republican Club will meet at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center (Hwy 401 S & Judd Parkway) in Fuquay-Varina on the 4th Thursday of every month, 7 - 8 p.m.

Help Prevent Child Abuse

SAFEchild, a child abuse prevention agency in Wake County, needs volunteers to present a one hour, interactive and engaging presentation to first grade students in Wake County schools to teach them the skills they need to protect themselves from abuse. Daytime availability and a desire to keep children safe is required. Training, support and supervision provided. Volunteers particularly needed in Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and Garner. For more information contact Pilar Jennings at pjennings@safechildnc.org or by calling Pilar at 919-743-6140. Training to be held in January. www.safechildnc.org

 Volunteers needed

Interact’s Pass It On thrift store, 309 South Main St., Fuquay-Varina, is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to work as sorters and cashiers. Pass It On sells high quality, gently used women’s and children’s clothing at low prices. Proceeds from sales at Pass It On support counseling services for victims of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault at Interact’s Southern Wake Outreach Center. Contact Pass It On’s store manager at 919-557-8020, if you are interested in volunteering.

Newcomers Club

The Holly Springs Friends and Newcomers Club meets the first Thursday of each month, September through May, at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  For information contact Carol at 557-7503.

Holly Springs Community Band

Got an instrument packed away in your closet just collecting dust?  Ever want to... oh, you know, play it?  Good news!  We’re looking to add new members to the Holly Springs Community Band and would like you to join us! We practice on Thursday evening 7 pm at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center.  http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/dept/park/culture/schedule.htm#p

 MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of Fuquay Varina/Holly Springs is a local chapter that provides support for stay at home mothers and their children by offering monthly activities that include; playgroups, recipe club, Moms night out and local service projects. A general meeting is held monthly. For more information please contact Pamela at 285-4795 or email pcecich@nc.rr.com.

Moms in Touch

Holly Springs High School Moms In Touch would like to invite all interested moms to join us each Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m. at the Sunrise Methodist Church in Holly Springs.  It is located at  5420 Sunset Lake Road.  We will meet every Thursday morning that school is in session to pray for one hour for your child and the school. 

Red Hat Chapter

RED HAT chapter has openings.  Join the “Glitzy Daytime Dollies” for fun and frolic…(women over 50)…or be a Pink Hatter…(womenunder 50!) We meet on the second Thursday monthly during the day.  For more info. Call 362-3902 or write to avjeffer@bellsouth.net.  More info at redhatsociety.com and northcarolinaredhats.org.

Volunteers Needed

Tender Loving Care Hospice serves Wake, Durham and Johnston counties and is in great need of volunteers. We are looking for special people to be part of our hospice team. Volunteer opportunities include sitting patients in their homes or assisted living facilities, supportive phone calls and office work. We especially welcome those with musical or artistic talent to share their gifts with our patients and families. Thorough training is provided and only a two-hour commitment per week is needed when you are assigned a client. Please consider offering your time in this very rewarding way. For details and an application, please call Ann Ritter at (919) 773-4865.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Support Group

The Fuquay-Varina Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church, located at 301 N. Woodrow Street (corner of Church and Woodrow). This is an informal, open discussion meeting and everyone is invited to attend. We especially welcome those who are caregivers for persons having Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. For directions call the church at 552-4644. For information about the meeting and/or Alzheimer’s Disease, please call Frances at 363-2484

Holly Springs Civitan

Civitans are everyday citizens, just like you and me, who come together in communities throughout the world to make life better for their neighbors.  Please come and visit the newly formed Holly Springs Civitan Club.  

Let us share with you our plans to serve our community and promote youth citizenship. We will meet the first and third Thursday each month at Devil’s Ridge Golf Course at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and a meeting.  We will even buy first time attendees dinner! For more information please contact Chip Moore at 816-5165 or Sabrina Thompson at 422-9962.

Boy Scout Troop 413

Boy Scout Troop 413 meets every Tuesday evening 7 p.m. at Holly Springs Moravian Church, 104 Osterville Dr in Arbor Creek Commons.  Boys age 11 to 17 are welcome to join.  For more information contact Bill Piazza (bpiazza@nc.rr.com or 557-1490) or come to a meeting.

Volunteer Drivers Wanted

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving urgently needs active volunteers to provide daytime transportation to seniors and adults with disabilities in southern Wake County. Primarily for medical appointments. No fixed assignment; respond to requests you want. Volunteer uses own car (no trucks or SUVs, please). Background checks performed. Please visit our website (www.volunteercaregiving.org) or call Dorothy Tom 460-0567.

Business Networking Group

Triangle Business Exchange: business networking group for business owners and professionals. Share information, new contacts, leads and referrals.

Choose a location: first and third Monday at JC’s Bar & Grill in Cary 12 noon, second and fourth Tuesday at Devils Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs 12 noon, second and fourth Wednesday at the Golden Corral in Fuquay Varina 12 noon. Info and RSVP at www.TriangleBusinessExchange.com Nick Vourakis 577-6364.

Masonic Af&Am Lodge 115

Holly Springs Masonic AF&AM Lodge 115, chartered in 1847, holds regular meetings at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at historic building number 224 Raleigh St., Holly Springs. The public is welcome to inquire about this ancient fraternal organization. For further information please call Sam Prestipino, Lodge Secretary, at 919-810-1061

Support Group For Visually Impaired

A VIP Support Group is being formed for people who are visually impaired or blind. Spouses and caregivers are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Holly Springs Lions Club and with the support of Lions Clubs of Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Garner as well as the North Carolina Division of Services for the blind, the group will meet on the third Thursday of the month, at 10 a.m., at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs. For information contact Joanne Heron at 919-567-0839.

Southern Wake Women

Connections

Promote, educate & connect... that’s what we do! If you are a women who does business in Apex, Holly Springs or Fuquay-Varina, we need you.  SWWC meets at 12 noon on the 2nd Thursday and 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month at Southern Roast Coffee on Hwy 55 at Arbor Creek. Visit http://www.insidehollysprings.com/pages/swwc for more information or contact Andria Lake 919-612-4782 or by e-mail amlbiz@yahoo.com

Holly Springs Lion’s

The Holly Springs Lion’s Club Invite you to attend our dinner meeting the second Thursday of the month at 6:45 at the new Holly Springs Fire Station off of Holly Springs Road. For more information please call Charles Whitaker at 552-9641.

Mothers and More

Mothers & More Southwest Wake Chapter meets every 1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the New Horizons Annex on N.C.55 in Apex (826 E. Williams St. 27502). For more information, call Karla G. at 380-8133 or e-mail westernwakemothers@gmail.com. Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers’ needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do. www.mothersandmore.org

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) meets every Monday night, 7:30-9 p.m. at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, 110 SE Maynard Rd, Cary (Room 6A). Contact: Cindy (919) 367-0308. Triangle meeting info: (919) 406-9300.

Fibromyalgia Support

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets first Thursday monthly at New Horizons Fellowship, Hwy. 55, Apex (1-4 p.m.) More info call: 362-3902 or 269-2053.  www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com

Holly Springs Playgroup

Officials with the Holly Springs Playgroup invites the community to come out and participate in our weekly playgroup activities. The playgroup meets on Mondays at 10 a.m. at locations across the community. The playgroup is open to childrden birth-5 years old and their families or caregivers. For more information go to www.geocities.com/hollyspringsplaygroup. Interested participants can also email questions to hollyspringsplaygroup @yahoo.com.

Bingo

Adult Bingo is now being offered at the Bass Lake Retreat Center, hosted by Holly Springs Parks and Recreation, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Easy to read

Slide Cards are a dollar each. We play a variety of games including cover-all, four corners and postage stamp. Volunteers are also wanted, no experience necessary! Contact the park at 557-2496 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous (aa)

The Holly Springs AA Group meets every Saturday evening at 7 p.m. (open discussion) and Monday evening at 8 p.m. (Open Beginners’ Meeting) at the Holly Springs Moravian Church, 104 Osterville Drive (off of Bus. Hwy 55), Holly Springs.

Rotary Club

Holly Springs residents, business and community leaders have formed a Rotary Club in Holly Springs. Rotary membership is made up of men and women who work together to make their community a better place to live and work. If you are interested in learning more about Rotary, or becoming a member of Rotary, you are invited to attend a meeting. The Rotary Club meets every Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Devils Ridge Country Club, Sunset Ridge. Breakfast is served at each meeting followed by a 20- to 30-minute program. No reservation is necessary. For further information, contact Bob Myers at Crescent State Bank (552-7677) or Scoop Green at the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce (567-1796). For additional information about Rotary, go to www.Rotary.org.

Kiwanis of Holly Springs

Like working with kids? Want to be part of helping our children develop into future leaders? If so, then the Kiwanis Club of Holly Springs is where you want to be! Our motto is Young Children: Priority One and we sponsor youth clubs and events that help our kids, such as Middle Creek High School Key Club and Kid’s Appreciation Day. Come and be part of this dedicated group of citizens that put Holly Springs’ kids first. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church behind the Town Hall on Avent Ferry Road and the third Wednesday evening at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club. Interested? Please contact Todd Batchelor at 818-4370 for more information on how you can make a positive impact on the lives of Holly Springs’ children.

Send Community Calendar Items to Editor Janet Kangas at

jkangas@raleighsouthonline.com The Fuquay-Varina Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church, located at 301 N. Woodrow Street (corner of Church and Woodrow). This is an informal, open discussion meeting and everyone is invited to attend. We especially welcome those who are caregivers for persons having Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. For directions call the church at 552-4644. For information about the meeting and/or Alzheimer’s Disease, please call Frances at 363-2484

Holly Springs Civitan

Civitans are everyday citizens, just like you and me, who come together in communities throughout the world to make life better for their neighbors.  Please come and visit the newly formed Holly Springs Civitan Club.  

Let us share with you our plans to serve our community and promote youth citizenship. We will meet the first and third Thursday each month at Devil’s Ridge Golf Course at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and a meeting.  We will even buy first time attendees dinner! For more information please contact Chip Moore at 816-5165 or Sabrina Thompson at 422-9962.

Boy Scout Troop 413

Boy Scout Troop 413 meets every Tuesday evening 7 p.m. at Holly Springs Moravian Church, 104 Osterville Dr in Arbor Creek Commons.  Boys age 11 to 17 are welcome to join.  For more information contact Bill Piazza (bpiazza@nc.rr.com or 557-1490) or come to a meeting.

Volunteer Drivers Wanted

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving urgently needs active volunteers to provide daytime transportation to seniors and adults with disabilities in southern Wake County. Primarily for medical appointments. No fixed assignment; respond to requests you want. Volunteer uses own car (no trucks or SUVs, please). Background checks performed. Please visit our website (www.volunteercaregiving.org) or call Dorothy Tom 460-0567.

Business Networking Group

Triangle Business Exchange: business networking group for business owners and professionals. Share information, new contacts, leads and referrals.

Choose a location: first and third Monday at JC’s Bar & Grill in Cary 12 noon, second and fourth Tuesday at Devils Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs 12 noon, second and fourth Wednesday at the Golden Corral in Fuquay Varina 12 noon. Info and RSVP at www.TriangleBusinessExchange.com Nick Vourakis 577-6364.

Masonic Af&Am Lodge 115

Holly Springs Masonic AF&AM Lodge 115, chartered in 1847, holds regular meetings at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at historic building number 224 Raleigh St., Holly Springs. The public is welcome to inquire about this ancient fraternal organization. For further information please call Sam Prestipino, Lodge Secretary, at 919-810-1061

Support Group For Visually Impaired

A VIP Support Group is being formed for people who are visually impaired or blind. Spouses and caregivers are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Holly Springs Lions Club and with the support of Lions Clubs of Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Garner as well as the North Carolina Division of Services for the blind, the group will meet on the third Thursday of the month, at 10 a.m., at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs. For information contact Joanne Heron at 919-567-0839.

Southern Wake Women

Connections

Promote, educate & connect... that’s what we do! If you are a women who does business in Apex, Holly Springs or Fuquay-Varina, we need you.  SWWC meets at 12 noon on the 2nd Thursday and 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month at