Community Calendar

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.

Wooten’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Come and Explore Paul and The Underground Church at Wooten’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 9825 Sauls Road, Raleigh, Aug. 2-5, 6:30-8:15 p.m. For more information call: 919-779-7852

Day in Downtown

On Oct. 31 the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce will host its 7th Annual Day in Downtown in the downtown historic business district on South Main Street.  Come and enjoy arts and crafts, a business expo, a classic car show, a chili cook-off, Kids’ Kourt, entertainment and food vendors.  The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Call 919.552.4947 for vendor fees and information.  An application will be available online at www.fuquay-varina.com Mid-August, as well as more details and entertainment schedules.  Admission to the public is free.

 

 Southern Wake Republican Club

All are welcome to attend the Wake County School Board District 2 Candidate Forum; candidates Horace Tart, Cathy Truitt, John Tedesco & Arnie Osborne will be in attendance.  The meeting will be on Thursday, July 23, 7 - 9 p.m. at Needmore Ruritan Club, 1812 Bass Lake Road, Fuquay Varina (Parking Lot located directly across the street). www.southernwakegop.org

Village Church

The Village Church will present a night of worship featuring the Justin Teseniar Band on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center. The event is free and everyone is welcome.   For Information call 552-5500 or go to  www.justinteseniar.com

Western Wake Republican Club Meeting

 The next meeting of the Western Wake Republican Club (WWRC) is July 27.  Please attend and meet the candidates that have filed for the Board of  Education  and Municipal races.  Hear their views and ask questions. Dinner is available from 6-7 p.m.  Meeting is 7-8:30 p.m. at BENTLEY’S American Grill 2007 Walnut St., Cary, located across from Home Depot. The public is invited.  For further information about WWRC visit www.westernwakegop.org. and for Wake County GOP please visit www.wakegop.org.  Any additional inquiries please call Vinnie DeBenedetto at 919-363-1967

 

Photography Lecture Series

Bass Lake Photo Club’s Photography Lecture Series presents: “Dick Cicone - One Light Portraits” on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 7-9 p.m. at the Bass Lake Retreat Center, 900 Bass Lake Road in Holly Springs. The event is free and the public is invited. For more information call (919) 557-2496 or visit www.basslakephotoclub.com Mr. Cicone will present his tips and techniques for one-light portraits. The presentation will address/demonstrate lighting options - natural, artificial or combination - to create flattering portraits indoors or outside. Other portrait decisions to be addressed include background considerations, composition, attire, subject interaction and perspective. The program should help folks begin creating portraits with minimal equipment and enjoy a pleasant experience for photographer and subject. To learn more about Dick Cicone by visiting his website: www.dcicone.com

FVHS Class of 1999

You can now register for the FVHS Class of 1999- 10 Year Class Reunion on our class report web site: www.classreport.org/usa/nc/fuquay_varina/fvhs/1999/. The reunion is Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at Bentwind’s Country Club in Fuquay-Varina. The cost is $35 per person and you can pay on the class report website via Paypal. The event ticket includes the rental fee and a buffet dinner. There will be a cash bar (credit or debits cards only per Bentwind’s policy) and a DJ. Please contact Alison Chappell with any questions at alichapp@hotmail.com.

Holly Springs Crush Boys U11

The HSFC Holly Springs Crush Boys U11 team, is looking for a soccer player to participate in our fall league.  We practice in downtown Holly Springs, and play in the NC Champions League.  We play 8-10 regular season games plus tournaments.

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 at 508-517-0407 for information.

FVAA Baseball 9U Predators Try-Outs

The 9 & under Predator team is looking for baseball players who are interested in playing on a competitive travel team.  The team won 2 tournaments and was runner up 3 times this past spring season posting a 22 & 9 record.  Tryouts will be held at Ballentine Elementary School Baseball fields, 1600 McLaurin Lane Fuquay-Varina, July 25 1-4 p.m., July 28, 6-8 p.m., and Aug. 4, 6-8 p.m.  Age requirement for 9U is a player must not turn 10 before May 1, 2010. Please contact Brian Webb at 567-2643 or at bwebb@cdcnews.com.

 

 First Annual Fantasy Gamers Conclave

On Saturday, Aug. 1, the Knightly Order of the Fiat Lux will host the First Annual Fantasy Gamers Conclave – an exposé of fantasy themed role-playing games – at Hopewell Academy in Cary. Games will include Dungeons and Drag-ons, Munchkin, Warhammer, and more. Prizes have been provided by Steve Jackson Games, Wizards of the Coast, and the Men In Black! Entrance fee is $10, and proceeds will go to charity. The Knighly Order of the Fiat Lux is a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving the special-needs children community through interactive education, living history demonstration, fundraising, and volunteer work. Since our inception in 2005 we have been able to serve such worthy causes as TEACCH classrooms, the Autism Society of North Carolina, Special Needs Scouting, the Special Olympics, At-Risk Youth Outreach Programs, and Equestrian Occupational Therapy for Children with Disabilities.

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 Contact name to call if needed: Amy Hautman

Phone Number to call if needed: 919-363-5987

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

 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 (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.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com

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.

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.

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 and more.  The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is free.  Call 919-552-4947 for vendor information.  An application will be available on line at  www.fuquay-varina.com Mid-August, as well as more details. 

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 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. 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:  www.RepublicanWo-menofCaryandSW-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 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.

 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.

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.

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.