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Fireproof at Chalybeate Springs Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church, 238 Chalybeate Road, Fuquay-Varina, will show “Fireproof” on Valentine’s night, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. All married couples in the area are invited to attend this free showing of the movie that has touched the hearts and impacted the marriages of millions.Childcare will be provided.

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 –it just takes a few hours of your time to realize the life-changing return. Holly Springs Kiwanis sponsors youth clubs and events that touch all facets of our community’s kids, such as High School Key Clubs, Kid’s Appreciation Day, Happy Holly Days Parade and tutoring for at risk children. For more info, contact Joe LoFaro at 919-457-8487 or visit us at http://www.hollyspringskiwanis.org/.

Digital Photography Learn about “Digital Photography“ at Eva Perry Regional Library on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Professional photographer Ted Salamone, owner of 20/20 Photo & Video Studio in Raleigh, will talk about technical and artistic aspects of digital camera photography. Call 387-2100 to register. Eva Perry Regional Library’s Evareaders book discussion Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. is on Little Bee by Chris Cleave. This is a haunting novel about the tenuous friendship that blooms between two disparate strangers—one an illegal Nigerian refugee, the other a recent widow from suburban London. Call 387-2100 to sign up or stop by the Adult Services desk for a copy of the selection.

New School Montessori The New School Montessori Center, located at 5617 Sunset Lake Road in Holly Springs, will be hosting an Open House on Feb. 21 from 2-4 p.m. Staff will be available to provide tours and answer questions about the Montessori method. The New School is an associate member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). Educational programs include Toddler (12 months to 36 months), Children’s House (3 to 6 years), and Elementary (6 to 9 and 9 to 12 years). Visit www.montessoricenter.org or call 919-303-3636.

Amedisys Hospice Sharing Our Stories, a grief support group sponsored jointly by Resources for Seniors and Amedisys Hospice meets biweekly, first and third Mondays of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Garner Senior Center, 205 E. Garner Road. Those who have experienced loss are invited to join anytime. For further information, contact Ann Ritter at 773-4865 or aritter3225@amedisys. com or Janet Harrison at 661-6894.

Garden Club Wednesday, Feb 10 at 7 p.m. Lisa Treadaway of the Little Herb House will speak at the monthly meeting of the Holly Springs Garden Club, Bass Lake Community Center, 900 Bass Lake Rd., Holly Springs 27540. All are welcome.



Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Knights of Columbus, Fuquay-Varina, will hold a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebees in Fuquay-Varina on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 7:30 to 9:30. Ticket are $6 at the door. Proceeds go to St. Bernadette he Knights of Columbus Fuquay-Varina. There will be pancakes, sausage, and fruit.

MOMS Club Welcomes Mayors Mayor Dick Sears (Holly Springs) and Mayor John Byrne (Fuquay Varina) will be speaking at the MOMS Club of Fuquay/Holly Springs General Meeting at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 4. Please email or call the number below for meeting place. Mayors Sears and Byrne will be sharing the exciting things about living in Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina and the issues facing our communities. Moms living in Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and Willow Springs are welcome to come and join us. MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is an international support group for mothers who stay home with their children, including those who have home-based businesses and those who work part-time but are home with their children during the day. Our chapter’s activities include speakers, babysitting co-op, playgroups, time for tots, field trips, garden club and more for mothers and/or their children. The MOMS Club also performs service projects benefitting needy children in our community. For more information, contact Heather at 931-3333, momsclubfvhs@hotmail.com. Check out our website www.momsclubfvhs.webs.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the OA Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. OA is not just about weight loss, gain or maintenance; or obesity or diets. There are no dues, fees, weigh-ins. Meetings are held at the Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church, 1005 S. Judd Pkwy. SE Room 122 at 1 PM on Wednesdays. Contact 557-7712 or 771-1393.

Fun and Game Day The GFWC of Holly Springs is sponsoring a Fun and Game Day at the Cultural Center on Saturday, March 6 from 1-4 p.m. A $10 donation per person includes an afternoon of board or card game fun, refreshments, and prizes every half hour. Contact Marianna (557-3433) or Chris (577-6948) by March 1 to reserve your spot.

Grief Support Group Sharing Our Stories, a grief support group sponsored jointly by Resources for Seniors and Amedisys Hospice meets biweekly, first and third Mondays of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Garner Senior Center, 205 E. Garner Rd. Those who have experienced loss are invited to join anytime. For further information, contact Ann Ritter at 773-4865 or aritter3225@amedisys.com or Janet Harrison at 661-6894.

Lifelong Learning The Wake County Public School System will offer upcoming classes through its Lifelong Learning with Community Schools Program. For more information, please contact 919-850-1807 or visit the website http://cs.wcpss.net/lifelonglearning and click on the Expand catalog. The upcoming classes are: “Navigating IEP Season” Mondays starting Feb. 1 and going through May 3 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. The cost is $150. “World Percussions” Tuesdays starting Feb. 2 and going through Mar. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $115. “Dare 2 Dream: Passion Predicts Progress” Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $45.

Running Club Social running group starting in Fuquay-Varina. Monthly social runs, track workouts, training tips, nutrition ideas and newsletters just some of the perks. Members also receive discounts at local running stores. Running club t-shirt for signing up. Open to any and all ability levels. Cost is $30. Contact Mindy at 919-454-9693 or OPT4mg@gmail.com or www.OPTFitness.net.

Sophomore Planning Meeting Sophomore parents and students are invited to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m., in the Fuquay-Varina High School Auditorium. Topics to be discussed include: Graduation requirements, calculating your GPA, PSAT results and college entrance tests, promotion requirements, planning for junior year, meeting with your counselor, getting involved, and exploring careers. Please come prepared to ask questions and gain valuable information about making the best of your high school experience.

Fast Pitch 14 U The Triangle Lightning Fast Pitch 14 U team will be holding open tryouts on Sunday Feb. 7. For more details please contact Don Pegram at 919- 427-6289 or dpegram@embarqmail.com .

Herbert Akins Open House Herbert Akins Elementary will have Open Houses and tours of the building. These are designed for parents new to our school. All sessions will be held at 9:30, Feb. 11.

Newcomers & Friends Club The Holly Springs Newcomers & Friends Club is a non profit, tax exempt, social organization. Our purpose is to make friends, learn about our community and find ways to give back to our community through outreach and volunteer projects. Everyone is welcome regardless of how long you have lived in the area. For more information, please contact Linda Perna 552-4830.

Jordan Lake Sudbury School Jordan Lake Sudbury School (JLSS) is a participatory democracy for students from kindergarten through high school. Operating in Cary but planning a move to the 64 corridor in the near future, this private school provides a vibrant community of mixed-age learners who initiate and pursue their own course of study in a way most appropriate for them. Enrollment is open and students are accepted year-round. For more information and information session dates, please visit www.jordanlakesudbury.org.

New School Montessori Center The New School Montessori Center, located at 5617 Sunset Lake Road in Holly Springs, will be hosting an Open House on Jan. 17 from 2-4 p.m. Staff will be available to provide tours and answer questions about the Montessori method. The New School is an associate member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and has been providing quality Montessori education since 1984. Educational programs include Toddler (12 months to 36 months), Children’s House (3 to 6 years), and Elementary (6 to 9 and 9 to 12 years). For more information, please visit www.montessoricenter.org or call 919-303-3636.

Republican Club With joy and happiness Southern Wake Republican Club wishes all our members and guests a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Join us Jan. 28, 2010 we’re looking for many new conservatives. www.southernwakegop.org’

GFWC of Holly Springs Do you enjoy arts, promoting education, and conservation projects? The General Federation Women’s Club of Holly Springs is the place to be! The GFWC of Holly Springs is part of an international service organization. Our motto is “Enriching our community through volunteerism”. We are inviting women of all ages to join us in this endeavor. Please call Lois at 552-3687 for complete details.

Kiwanis Club call for Members and Volunteers 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 –it just takes a few hours of your time to realize the life-changing return. Holly Springs Kiwanis sponsors youth clubs and events that touch all facets of our community’s kids, such as High School Key Clubs, Kid’s Appreciation Day, Happy Holly Days Parade and tutoring for at risk children. For more info, contact Joe LoFaro at 919-457-8487 or Brian Adornetto at 919-387-6563, or visit us at http://www.hollyspringskiwanis.org/.

Southern Wake Quilters The Southern Wake Quilters meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 309 Ennis Street, Randsdell Hall (next-door to Thomas Funeral Home) Fuquay-Varina at 7 p.m. Our organization preserves the heritage of quilting, assist members in developing a high quality of excellence in quilting, is a source of information and inspiration, promotes and fosters the love of quilting. All levels of quilters are invited and anyone interested in learning to quilt is welcome. You may attend two meetings without becoming a member. For additional information, please call Diann Nelson at 567-2746.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group The Fuquay-Varina Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Eastern North Carolina Chapter meets the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Fuquay Varina Baptist Church in the church parlor at 301 N. Woodard St. in Fuquay Varina. For details, please call Mary at 919-552-7680 or the National MS Society Eastern North Carolina Chapter, at 1-800-FIGHT MS.

Southwest Wake Christian Women’s Connection The Southwest Wake Christian Women’s Connection is joining the Raleigh CWC and will now meet on the third 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 $15 and there is a free nursery with reservations. Please call Essie at 761-8633 or rcwcreservations@yahoo.com .

GriefShare GriefShare is a friendly and caring group of people who walk with each other through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to grieve alone. The group is led by someone who wants to help and who understands what you’re going through. You’ll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. In addition to the support from others, the weekly videos provide solid, reliable teaching from the best experts in the field. New Horizons Fellowship, 820 E. Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Terri Risdon at New Horizons Fellowship, 303-5266 x 200. Mothering Matters! Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets at Kennebec Baptist Church in Angier the second and fourth Monday of each month from 9:30-11:30am. MOPS is open to all mothers of children birth to age 5. Meetings are designed to encourage and equip mothers of young children. Childcare is provided. Email kennebecmops@gmail.com or call the church office at 639-4021 to register or find out more.

Southern Regional GAP (Grandparents as Parents) Kincare Support Group The mission of the Southern Regional GAP is to provide ongoing support not only to grandparents but all family members caring for other family members. GAP meets once a month on the third Friday night of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church at 310 N. Ennis St.; Fuquay-Varina (Downstairs meeting room/back entrance). Bring a dish for a potluck dinner and join our group for a chance to gather useful information and talk with other family member just like you. Childcare provided. Contact Ruth Cole at 919-567-1017 or Debi Sikes at 919-341-2914

Community Band The Holly Springs Community Band meets every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Holly Spring Cultural Center. Anyone who plays a musical instrument is welcome to join us. The Community Band is made up of adults of all ages who get together to have fun and make music. www.hollyspringsband. com, or they can email us with any questions at info@hollyspringsband.com

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

Art after Dark Art After Dark will be held the second Friday of the month. 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

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

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/.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.