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.
Just 4 Ladies Sale Just 4 Ladies Sale will be held at Life Spring Community Church, 501 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina, May 11 10 a.m.-7 p.m., May 12 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (25 percent off sale), May 13 10 a.m.-7 p.m.(50 percent off sale) For more information visit www.just4kidsnc.com
Dog Classes Dog Training Group Classes at Hunt Community Center in Holly Springs. 4 classes at $100 - June 7,14, 21, 28 at 7 pm. Skill Sharpening and Distractions; Dogs should already know the basic commands. Work on having your dog listen better with distractions, learn some commands 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.
Herbfest Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel Herbfest. Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Tour the Page Educational Garden, watch herb cooking demos, listen to live music, stroll through the garden and visit booths selling a variety of herbs, crafts and garden products. Activities for the kids, too! http://www.friendsofpagewalker.org/Herbfest2010
Girls Lacrosse Camp Any girls in grades 1-8 that want to learn how to play lacrosse or already have experience are encouraged to sign up for the 2010 YLS Girls Summer Lacrosse Camp at www.YLSlacrosse.com. June 21-25 in Holly Springs. Registration deadline is June 4 for limited camp spots.
Glamorous Gems Artist Demos and Trunk Show “Glamorous Gems” Trunk Show is Saturday, May 8 from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nature of Art. Stop by and meet local artists Rocky Alexander, Veronica Samuel and Ruth McGregor. They will have precious metal clay jewelry in gold and silver with semiprecious stones on display. The artists will give jewelry-making demonstrations and there will be food to sample. Free. The Nature of Art is located in Sunset Lake Commons, 5229 Sunset Lake Road in Holly Springs. (919) 387-9448 or www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com
Goldstar Soccer Club Fall Soccer Registration is OPEN! All Boys and Girls ages Pre-K (age 3) and up welcome. Season starts August and ends October. Cost $65. Registration deadline is July 1. For more information and secure on-line registration: www.GoldstarSC. org or call Mike at 919-302-2334. ** Summer Soccer programs also available. Se habla espanol.
Magical Mystery Dances Infinity Ballet Theatre presents “Magical Mystery Dances” on May 16, at 3 p.m. at the Garner Historic Auditorium. A diverse dance program in three parts; including “Fairytale Variations”, with excerpts of the classics; “Magical Mystery Dances” inspired by songs of the Beatles and “Strauss in the Park”, an uplifting ballet with guest artist, Jhe Russell joining the cast of 80 dancers. Tickets may be purchased by calling 919-303-1105.
Walk for Breast Cancer Did you know that breast cancer kills one woman every 13 minutes? These are startling statistics and the S.O.U.L. team is walking to eradicate this disease. We are walking 39.3 miles in October 2010 in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Please come out and support us as we Kick-Off this journey. We will be sharing our stories and our enthusiasm. We will have information about the walk and how to sign up and tons of information about Women and Breast Cancer. This will be held Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center, 820 S. Main St. Light refreshments will be served. Contact 919-815-3104 for more info.
Shag Society Please join the BASSlake Shag Society on Sunday, May 23 at the Fuquay Varina Sports Bar. We will shag from 6-9pm. Members $3-guests $5. Contact Sonia snb78@hotmail.com or visit basslakeshagclub.com.
Drum Circle Raleigh Drum Circle: World Music, Participatory, Family Fun Drum for the Hoop Jam every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until dark (through October) at Pullen Park above the aquatics center. Free. Bring your instruments or borrow ours. Extra hula hoops available too. Lake Johnson Jam, Community Drum Circle on Monday, May 17 and June 21 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Lake Johnson Park at the Boat House, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh. Rain or shine. $5 Admission per person or $10 per family. No experience is necessary. Loaner drums are available; facilitated by Greg Whitt. For more information, call the park at 919-233-2121 or visit www.raleighdrumcircle.org Heartbeats Jam, Community Drum Circle on Sunday, May 23 and June 27 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Gifts with a Heart in the Swift Creek shopping center, 2867 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh. $1 suggested donation. No experience is necessary. Some loaner drums are available; led by Tony Griffin. For more information, visit www.raleighdrumcircle.org
BBQ fundraiser Sunrise United Methodist Church is having a BBQ fundraiser on Friday, May 7, to benefit our Home Improvement Ministry. We are cooking 70 pork shoulders on site and hope to feed 1200 folks in the Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina communities. Sides include green beans, potatoes, cole slaw, roll, and dessert. Plates are available for eat in, take out, or delivery. We will deliver with orders of 10 or more plates. Please call 303-3720 and get your orders in by Thursday, May 6, as we put together our lunch delivery schedule.
2010 Ride for Life - May 15 A community bike ride will hosted by the Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church Spiritual Spinners will take place on Saturday, May 15. Please join us for a day of cycling along the beautiful country roads of Wake, Harnett, and Chatham counties. The ride offers 3 distinct rides of 19 miles, 31 miles, and 62 miles. Net proceeds from this year’s ride will benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Eastern North Carolina, the United Cerebral Palsy Society, the American Diabetes Association, and the Jimmy ‘V‘ Foundation. In addition, the ride will benefit the missions of the Fuquay-Varina United Methodist church to help those in rural America and countries like Costa Rica and Bolivia. Same Day Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Fuquay-Varina UMC, 100 South Judd Parkway. 62 & 31 mile ride begins at 8:30 and the 19 mile ride begins at 9 a.m. Registration fee: $25 online until May 13. www.active.com or www.sportoften.com. (Search for 2010 Ride for Life) or $35 day of event. Contact: Kim King - bking15@nc.rr.com
Hawks annual physical night All HSHS Golden Hawk athletes (including rising 9th graders) are invited to attend the annual physical night to benefit the HSHS Sports Medicine Program on Wednesday, May 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. All student athletes are required to have a valid physical on file in order to participate in any sports program as well as any off-season training. Physicals are valid for one full year (365 days). The cost is $20 with physicals provided Carolina Family Practice and Sports Medicine. All participants need to bring their completed WCPSS High School Athletic Participation Form and payment of $20 (cash or check payable to the Golden Hawks Club) with them that night or they will not receive their physical. The form is available to download at www.wcpss.net under Forms or from the HSHS Sports Medicine Department. Fall athletes should report at 6:30 p.m., Winter athletes at 7 p.m. and Spring athletes at 7:30 p.m. Rising 9th graders should report at 7:45 p.m.
Plant Swap Harnett County Master Gardener Volunteers are holding a Plant Swap on Saturday, May 8, at the Harnett County Agriculture Building parking lot, 126 Alexander Drive, Lillington. Plant swapping will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Plant Swap is great way to add some different varieties of plants to your landscape. Bring healthy, non-invasive, labeled, potted perennials and annuals from your yard to swap for an equal number of plants provided by other plant enthusiasts. For only $5, you can swap as many plants as you want. The more plants you bring, the more you receive for your yard or garden. Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer your garden related questions. For more information, contact the Harnett County Master Gardeners at hcmgvinfo@yahoo.com or call (910) 893-7530. Hope to see you there rain or shine!
Holly Springs Lacrosse Camps The Youth Lacrosse System, L.L.C. (YLS) is ready to teach more lacrosse to new and experienced community kids! Go to www.YLSlacrosse.com to register for the 2010 YLS SUMMER 70 LACROSSE CAMPS held June 14-18, for rising grades 1-8 and July 12-16, for rising grades 9-12. Registration ends May 14. Limited spaces are filling. Contact directors@YLSlacrosse.com.
Jog 4 John 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser Jog 4 John 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser Sunday, May 16, 3 p.m. Start and finish at Holly Springs Learning Center on Holly Springs Road. All ages invited to come out and help John. Local Holly Springs resident, and HSHS student, John Demcovici was seriously injured in a car accident on March 17. He broke a vertebra in his neck and is currently in a physical rehabilitation facility in Atlanta, Ga., that specializes in spinal cord injuries. For detailed information on registration fees, route, starting times visit www.jog4john.org.
Yoga in the Park Yoga in the Park is back for its third year at the Mineral Springs Park on South Main Street. The weekly free outdoor yoga classes will be every Sunday through Sunday, Sept. 26. This free class is taught by volunteer yoga teachers from the surrounding area. You do not need to make a reservation to attend. Simply show up a bit before 8 a.m. when the class starts. Any yoga teacher interested in teaching a class may contact Charlotte Ranz, owner of Red Elephant Yoga, at 577-6623. Red Elephant Yoga sponsors this annual opportunity for the community.
Girls Lacrosse 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.
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. Contact Linda Perna 552-4830.
Kiwanis Club call for Members and Volunteers Are you searching for a way to give back, a rewarding experience? Join our Kiwanis Club of fellow Holly Spring citizens on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. 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/.
A Mother’s Wish Help MMIA grant a mother’s wish! MMIA will be collecting phone cards for the troops to help our service men and women call home for Mothers Day. Many of our troops are deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq away from their children and family. Help support these service men and women by donating prepaid phone cards so they may call home free on Mothers Day. Thank you for your support of these brave men and women who sacrifice for our freedoms. Drop off sites are: Patriot State Bank, 210 North Main St., Fuquay Varina; Zaxby’s, 501 East Jackson Boulevard, Erwin; Zaxby’s, 1341 North Main St., Fuquay-Varina; Assaggio’s Pizza, 941 E Broad St., Fuquay Varina; MMIA Office, 411-B North Judd Pkwy, NE, Fuquay-Varina.
Meals on Wheels available Meals on Wheels is looking for people 60 years old and up to join us for a hot meal, fellowship and activities. We meet weekdays at Pine Acres Community Center from 9:30 a.m. until 12 noon. We are located at 402 McLean Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Transportation to and from Pine Acres is available. If you have any questions or need transportation, please call 552-5825.
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.
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. Call 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.
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 din
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