Events for February 28, 2019

The Rare Disease Day Expo 2019, presented by Archer Lodge Middle School and sponsored by Grifols Plasma Center, will take place at the Johnston Medical Mall, featuring information about over 30 rare diseases that affect hundreds of thousands of Americans. Come out and learn more about rare diseases and how to become an advocate for rare disease awareness in Johnston ... Read More

Every Thursday morning, 70 service-minded people, representing all ages, genders and races, meet at Rainbow Lanes in Clayton. Breakfast is served at 6:45 a.m. and the hour-long meeting starts sharply at 7 a.m.

We are a year-round garden the provides fresh fruit and vegetables to nearby soup kitchens and food pantries. No gardening experience is required to volunteer and training is provided. For more information, please contact Tiffany at plantarow@yahoo.com.

Serving men and women 60 years and over. ARC provides a structured program with stimulating activities, socialization, a snack and lunch. For more information, contact Barbara Smith at 919-934-9771 or email arc@fbcsmithfield.org.

Central Johnston County Rotary meeting everyone Thursday and serve Smithfield and Selma Area of Johnston County.  

FOUR OAKS – The public is invited to learn more about an N.C. Department of Transportation project to replace the U.S. 701 bridge over I-95 and reconstruct the interchange’s ramps and adjoining intersection with N.C. 96/Devils Racetrack Road in Johnston County. People can see the preliminary design, ask questions and submit comments about the proposal during a meeting from 4 ... Read More

The 2019 Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is slated for Thursday, Feb. 28 at The Hall and Gardens at Landmark. To register, visit greaterclevelandchamber.com/member-registration.html.

Clayton Area Toastmasters is a public speaking club in affiliation with Toastmasters International. Meetings are 6:15 p.m. each Thursday at the JCC Workforce Development Center. For more, visit claytontm.com.

Join the Smithfield Running Club each Monday and Thursday evening at 6:30 to meet new people, get back in shape, train for races and explore the growing downtown area of Smithfield. For more information, find them on Facebook by searching for Smithfield Running Club or email smithfieldrunningclub@gmail.com.

NAMI Connection is a free, peer-led support group for adults 18 and over, living with a mental illness. You can gain insight and understanding from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who have been there. For more information, contact Marilyn Lundin at namijcnc@gmail.com or 919-817-6294.