Fashion Show at Shoppes on Main A Spring Fashion Runway Event will be held Saturday, March 20 at 2 p.m., hosted by The Shoppes on Main, 212 S. Main St., Downtown Fuquay-Varina. The fashion show will feature the new Spring and Summer children’s lines from Sweet Treat Boutique, a local children’s clothing designer. The preteen and teen designs will also make their debut at this event. Open to the public at no charge, this is the perfect event to find that special item for a little princess in your life while browsing the 11 unique stores that offer everything from handcrafted gifts to gourmet foods. For more information visit www.sweettreatboutique.com
Beauty and the Beast Please join Middle Creek High School’s Fine Arts Department for the 2010 Spring Musical: Disney’s Beauty and The Beast! The musical will be performed March 11 to 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. (Children, dress as your favorite Disney character!) at Middle Creek High School, 123 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex. Tickets cost $10 at door or they can be purchased now online to reserve seats! To order tickets, visit www.seatyourself.biz/middlecreekhs.
5K Training Group Want to run your first 5K or how about your best 5K? Join Fuquay’s only RRCA certified running coach and train for Fuquay’s own Run the Quay 5K. Training begins April 10 and continues until race day on June 5. There will be two groups - one for beginners and one for veterans. Cost is $80 or $70 if you are an OPT Running Club member. Contact Mindy at 454-9693 or opt4mg@gmail.com for more information or to join in the fun.
The American Legion Post 116 Easter Egg Hunt The American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina will be having their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 27, 2010 at 11:00A.M. open to the public for kids ages 1 through 12. There will be live chicks and a bunny for all to see. The Easter Bunny will be giving out candy and eager to have your picture taken with him. Easter tattoos will be applied to all who wants them (even Mom and Dad)! There will be a raffle for some BIG stuffed animals, too! If you have any questions please contact Diane Yager at 557-5316.
Are You Ready For Some Breakfast? The Fuquay-Varina High School Orchestra will be hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser at our local Applebee’s restaurant in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, March 13. The members of the orchestra will be serving up this delicious pancake and sausage breakfast from 7:30 – 10 a.m. Tickets are only $7.00 and may be purchased from any of the members of the Fuquay-Varina High School Orchestra or by emailing the orchestra’s director, Margot Holloman, at mholloman@wcpss.net
Christian Adoption Services Meeting Christian Adoption Services, Inc., a 30 year old fully licensed and accredited NC non-profit adoption agency, will be holding a free domestic and international adoption informational meeting on Tuesday, March 30, 6:30 p.m., at Hope Cafe, 201 Tryon Road, Raleigh. Please call 704.847.0038 or email CAS@christianadopt.org to register.
Dog Training Classes Dog training classes will be held at Hunt Community Center, Holly Springs. Six classes, $150 - April 12,19, 26, May 3,10 17. Basic Obedience and manners; learn heel, sit, down, stay and come, as well as what to do about behavior problems. Four classes, $100 - June 7,14, 21, 28. Skill Sharpening and Distractions; Dogs should already know the basic commands. Work on having your dog listen better with distractions and an optional CGC test (canine good citizen). Taught by Best Paw Forward Dog Education. Visit “www.bestpawonline.com” for registration, or call 557-2853.
Go Green with Edible Landscaping Improve your landscape and reap the bounty. The Garden Hut will help you get started with free classes. Registration is requested. Saturday, March 13 at 11 a.m. Edible Gardening, Trees & Small Fruits with Nelsa Cox Get more from your landscape with fruit trees, shrubs and brambles. Erin go Green! Wednesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. Composting talk with Shirley Phillips, Wake Co. Master Gardener. Boost your plants with “black gold” you create from scraps. Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Carol Stein’s Gardeners Forum “Vegetable Gardening” Learn the steps to grow your own vegetables and make good on your resolution to eat homegrown and healthier this year. The Garden Hut is located at 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. (919) 552-0590, www.NelsasGardenHut. com
Lions Golf Tournament The Fuquay-Varina Lions Club will sponsor its 14th annual golf tournament at Bentwinds Country Club on April 21 at 12 noon. Major proceeds from this superball tournament will go to covering the expenses of bringing the 21st Century Vision Van to Fuquay-Varina this year. This van will provide the opportunity for many local families to get vision health screenings at little to no cost. As always, 100 percent of the proceeds from the tournament go to help local and state charities. The Lions are currently contacting local businesses and individuals for their support. Last year we had over 125 individuals and merchants supporting our effort. Applications for teams and sponsorship can be had from any Lions Club member or calling Brian Kostek, 647-9859 or Larry Bennett, 552-4240. Team sponsorships are $375 which includes golf, lunch, dinner, prizes and mulligans. Other support can be provided through hole sponsorship and brochure advertisements.
Author Series Kicks Off Local author Oie Osterkamp will kick off InterAct’s 2010 Authors Series on Thursday, March 25, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at InterAct’s Pass It On thrift store, 309 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oie will share inspirational insights about life and relationships from his first book, Being a Sharefish in a Selfish World. InterAct’s Authors Series takes place quarterly and provides the community with the opportunity to hear from a local author, as well as learn about InterAct’s services for families impacted by domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. Contact: InterAct’s Main Line at 919-828-7501 or admin@interactofwake.org
New Church Pastor Randy S. James First Lady Rev. Sylvia N. James at Living By The Word Praise And Worship Center, located at the Johnathan’s House/Christian Academy 15 Randy Court Fuquay-Varina, are reaching out to hurting people everywhere, come and join us. 919-552-0354.
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. Call club President, Bruce Church, 919-422-8520.
Dance Concert On Saturday, March 13, Springs Dance Company presents their annual solo concert, Dance As If No One Is Watching, at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center at 2 and 7 p.m. and the profits benefit Relay For Life Cancer Foundation as well as the springs Dance Company.
Semi-Formal Ball The Greater New Sweet Springs Church presents the Inauqural Black & White Ball Semi-Formal on Saturday, March 20, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Billy Boy’s Old Smithfield road, Apex. Dinner will be served. Tickets $20 single, $35 percouple. Contact Information call 9195575798 or 9195529841
Newcomers 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. Contact Linda Perna 552-4830.
7 UP program Pastor Randy S. James of Living By The Word Praise And Worship Center located at Johnathan’s House Christian Academy is having a 7 UP program on March 13, at 6 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend come and be bless.
Holly Springs Lacrosse Club The Holly Springs Lacrosse Club will be starting a spring girl’s lacrosse program for both new and experienced girls in grades 3-5. Information and registration can be found online at www.YLSLacrosse.com, and any questions can be sent to Directors@YLSLacrosse.com.
Summer Day Camp 2010 All rising 1st – 5th graders are invited to attend Day Camp at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church and Camp Agape in Fuquay Varina June 21-25 or July 12-16 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Counselors provide a safe place to talk about being young in today’s world and share how Jesus Christ wants us to live. Kids will learn more about God’s love and how it leads us to serve others along with games, singing and other regular camp activities. This year’s theme is “Keeping the Earth” where we’ll be invited to go forth more hopeful and inspired to look for ways to “green” our homes and our congregations and more faithfully care for creation. Cost is $100 before May 1 (after, $115). All other children in immediate family, $75 ($90 after May 1). Contact Charlie Klusman, Director of Youth & Family Ministries, at 919-557-0060.
14uFastpitch softball The South Wake Storm 14uFastpitch softball team is looking for several experienced players (we have pitcher, and infielder openings) for the upcoming spring 2010 season. We play on an average of 2 tournaments a month (less than 2 hr drive). We are a second year team playing out of the Fuquay Varina area. We will be staying at 14u next season due to only a few girls moving up. South Wake Storm will be having open tryouts for their 14u team soon. Contact coach Bob at 919-291-1541 or Bobhillesland@gmail.com for more information.
Pine Straw Sales to support Camp Agape Purchase a 2.3 cubic foot bale of long leaf, clean Pine Straw and help support Camp Agape, a Christian summer camp for children south of Fuquay-Varina. On Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, March 20 pine straw will be on sale at $5 a bale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Buffaloe Rd, Garner. Proceeds will be donated to the Camp to support scholarships for local children as well as for maintenance and improvement of the facilities. There will be free delivery in the Garner area on orders of 15 or more bales. Customers purchasing fewer than 15 bales may pick up on site or have it delivered for an additional $5 fee. Weekday sales and deliveries are available from March 15-19 by appointment only. If you wish to pre-order or have questions, leave a message at 919 986 0960. Lord of Life Lutheran Church is next to Lake Bensen where Buffaloe road dead-ends at Aversboro road.
Bar-B-Que A Bar-B-Que will be held at Rawls Community Club, March 12, from 11a.m. to 7 p.m., $7 per plate pork or chicken, Rawls Club Road, Fuquay-Varina.
Equestrian Clinic Local riding instructor Allison Trill will be leading an Equestrian Advice clinic on March 13. Trill encourages any riders looking for riding help and answers to come out - people who want to understand the “whys” of riding and bond with and learn how to communicate with their horse. Equestrian Advice is focused on providing high-quality training, advice, and customer satisfaction. Your relationship with your horse, understanding of your horse, and success is our main priority.The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cedar Grove Farm on Cleveland Road in Garner. The cost is $35 a ride. Each ride is individual and receives 100 percent attention from Trill. Paperwork needs to be completed by March 5. To download the forms, visit www.equestrianadvice.net. For more information, contact Trill at (330) 352-0325.
Financial Peace University Fellowship Baptist Church is sponsoring Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University’s, biblically based, video-driven small group study that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth, and give like never before. This is a 13 week course on Thursday evenings starting March 18, from 7-9 p.m. The cost per family is $100. The course leader will be Clay Lowman. Call the church office to register at 919-552-1997. Fellowship Baptist Church is at 1701 Bud Lipscomb Rd. Willow Spring. For information and directions, visit the church web site:www.FBCNow.org
Golf Tournament Apex Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Golf Tournament Tuesday, April 20, at Crooked Creek Golf Club. The registration deadline is April 13. To register or for more information, contact the Apex Chamber of Commerce (919) 362-6456 or visit us at www.apexchamber.com.
Writers‘ & Poets‘ Open Mic Night Writers‘ & Poets‘ Open Mic Night will be held every third Thursday of each month, 5-7 p.m., at Cellar 101, 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. Local author Jan B. Parker and Pinehurst poet Malaika King Albrecht invite you to attend this free event that is open to the public. If you‘re a writer, come and read. If you‘re a reader, come and listen. Sponsored by Main Street Rag, Charlotte, NC. Contact Jan at www.writerjanbparker.com.
Celebration of the Arts The 7th annual Celebration of the Arts will be held on Saturday, June 5, in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina and attracts more than 10,000 visitors during the one-day event. The festival is open to all artists and fine crafts people producing original work. To download an application, go to www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com. Please call 919-552-0848 if you prefer an application be mailed to you. Applications are due no later than April 1.
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/.
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.
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 for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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