Frank Creech Art GalleryFebruary 2023 Art Exhibit at theFeaturing the works of Priscilla Williams, Haywood Watson,Diana Fernandes, Betsy lucena, Adriana Ameigh,Shelia Blevins and Kristin SasserHosted by Johnston County Arts CouncilOpening Reception:Thursday, February 2, 20235:30 – 7:00 PMGallery Open:Sundays from 1-5 PM until March 5, 2021
Deep River Brewing Co., 700 W. Main St., Suite 102, Clayton, will host a blood drive Sunday, Feb. 26 from 1-6 p.m. A $20 charitable donation will be made for every donor. To register, visit donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/199572.
Successful marketing and a solid market plan are great ways to start your small business. Many small businesses will not take time for planning. This free, online webinar to be held Monday, Feb. 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. will help you get started with a plan that fits your small business. The program features how to easily […]
The Clayton Center will present The Isaacs Sunday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The Isaacs family band’s unique style showcases tight family harmony and blends their multi-genre musical influences of bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, country and southern gospel. Winners of nine Dove Awards and with numerous Grammy nominations, the Isaacs have performed with artists […]
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library will host Knit Night Wednesday, March 1 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. Do you love to knit or crochet, or are you just starting with these crafts? The library welcomes knitters and crochetiers of all experience levels to join this group. This program is for knitters and crochetiers of all levels. They share project […]
Please let me know if you need additional information, or if you’d like to connect with someone to learn more about the event or things happening in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. For a full calendar of all our spring events, visit the DistiNCtly Fayetteville website.-- Fayetteville Woodpeckers Spring Fling Season Opener Event– March 4, 2023Segra Stadium […]
Pine Level First United Methodist Church will hold its 2023 Prom Dress Closet Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. until noon. All ladies getting ready for prom are invited to browse their collection of gently used, most worn only once, prom dresses. RSVP is not required. Message them on their Facebook page for more information.
Stevens Chapel Baptist Church will host Better Together Sunday on March 5 from 8-8:45 a.m. This is a special Sunday where they are inviting all of those in their online community, near and far, to join them for a special time of worship together in-person. Children's worship will also coincide with the 10 a.m. worship […]
Join Benson Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church Sunday, March 5 at 9:45 a.m. for Survivor Sunday honoring cancer survivors and their families. They will have a soup and sandwich lunch afterward for donations. Those attending are asked to wear something purple to show support. For more information, call 919-894-7244.
The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield’s 2022-2023 Provisional Class has a goal to collect 3,000 jars of peanut butter for over 600 local students at 22 Johnston County Public Schools in the local Backpack Buddies Program, which provides children from low-income households with nutritious, kid-friendly groceries for the weekend when free school breakfasts and lunches are not […]
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service invites pesticide applicators to attend Paraquat training on Wednesday, March 8 at 11 a.m at the Johnston County Agricultural Center. Pre-registration is not required. Please call 919-989-5380 for more information.
The Clayton Center for Active Aging will host its Senior Craft Club Thursday, March 9 from 10-11 a.m. Join the Clayton Center for Active Aging and craft a new project each month. Crafting is a great way to improve sensory and hand/eye coordination. Participants will work together on a craft, while learning new skills and discussing helpful […]
Second Thursday of every month.Join local veterans at our monthly meeting of the American Legion Post 71. Come and meet other veterans and learn about veteran benefits, events, and how we support veterans in the local community. Visit our website at https://nclegionpost71.org/.
How do we get the robotics tournament added to your online calendar? Details: JoCo District FIRST Robotics CompetitionWhere: Clayton High SchoolFree and open to the public Thirty-three teams from across North Carolina will compete in this high school FIRST Robotics Competition Tournament. Four teams competing are from Johnston County. More information can be found: https://www.firstnorthcarolina.org/
North Carolina has more than 1,000 plants that are not native to our state. While many cause little or no harm to our natural communities and our lifestyles, there are some that do direct and indirect damage and require active control and management. Participants will learn how to identify and manage invasive species using integrated pest management. […]
Dailey & Vincent will perform at the Clayton Center Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. Grammy, DOVE and IBMA award winners Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent (and their world-class band) offer a unique and modernized spin on American music — “the best of country, bluegrass and gospel this side of heaven” (USA Today). Performing the very best […]
A performance of Fairytales on Ice featuring Beauty and the Beast will be held Sunday, March 12 at 1 p.m. at the Clayton Center. Direct from its sellout tour in Australia, the ice-skating spectacular "Fairytales on Ice" is touring the U.S. this year. Delight in the spectacular as award-winning skaters bring your favorite fairytale characters to […]
Clayton, NC. –A new book, Women Standing Strong Together Volume II, published this past weekend (Amazon), and Barnes and Noble feature two best friends since they were seven years old. Lauren Raguzin (Clayton resident.) and Nicole Walker (N.J. resident) as two of 14 co-authors. The two lifelong friends will host a book signing, with all book sales benefitting NAMI of Johnston County. And after losing a close friend […]
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library will host its Adult Coloring Club Monday, March 13 from 3-4:40 p.m. Join their group of local creatives and work on different coloring projects each month. Learn different techniques to color. Join them as they create in a fun, safe place to learn and grow with a welcoming community. Research has shown […]
Howell Woods will host an Owl Safari Monday, March 13 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join them as they search for the elusive Barred Owl. They will introduce raptors, visit the Birds of Prey exhibit, and then take a truck ride to search for these nocturnal creatures! The cost for this program is $5. For more information, […]
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library will host Knit Night Wednesday, March 15 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. Do you love to knit or crochet, or are you just starting with these crafts? The library welcomes knitters and crochetiers of all experience levels to join this group. This program is for knitters and crochetiers of all levels. They share project […]
Visit the Clayton Center for Active Aging Thursday, March 16 from 2-3 p.m. for Senior Book Club and get ready for a great book discussion. This month's book is "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave. Registration is requested at the Clayton Center for Active Aging. Book clubs are an important part of our community. They […]
The Army Aviation Association of America will hold its 2023 golf tournament Friday, March 17 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Riverwood Golf Club in Clayton. Register now to reserve a spot. To register or for more information, visit the AAAA Tarheel Chapter Facebook page.
Join Fainting Goat Brewing Company Saturday, March 18 from 1-4 p.m. as they gather to raise funds for children fighting cancer. In addition to our second annual Cornhole Tournament they will be having a chili cook-off. They are putting together a panel of judges for best overall chili and there will be a fan favorite […]
The Corinth Holders FFA Reverse Raffle will be held Saturday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. The meal will last from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the raffle will begin at 7 p.m. Each ticket will be good for two steak dinners. Tickets are $100 and only 200 tickets will be sold. Additional meals are $15 each and […]
The Lovesick Drifters will perform at the Rudy Theatre Saturday, March 18 at 7 p.m. The Lovesick Drifters is a Hank Williams Sr. tribute band with Garrett Newton, Lizzy Tobell, Steve Shannon, Alan Hicks and Dan O'Day bringing you a real class act in paying tribute to the one and only Hank Williams Sr. "Live […]
Hope Center Ministries will host "An Evening of Hope" at the Singing Grove on Sunday, March 19th, 4-8 p.m. The event will feature Rare of Breed Rare of Breed | Facebook as the group begins its 2023 Recovery Tour. In addition to the music over 15 organizations involved in the Recovery Community in Johnston County […]
Join Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Monday, March 20 from 5-6 p.m. for Monday Night Book Club. This month's book is "Death on the Nile" by Agatha Christie. Book clubs are an important part of our community. They spark interesting discussions and encourage life-long learning. Titles for book club are chosen in advance. The book club picks range from […]
The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield will host its Adult Fiction Book Club Tuesday, March 21 from 11 a.m. until noon. For more information, call 984-985-2665.
Teens, join Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Tuesday, March 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Teen Craft Makers. Come and hang out while making a new craft each month. Supplies and instruction included. No experience necessary. This month, participants will be playing around with watercolor salt painting. Email ptaylor@townofclaytonnc.org to reserve your spot or for more information or […]
The Small Business Center at Johnston Community College is holding an online webinar, "How to Find Your Customers Using Social Media," Thursday, March 23 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Customers are the key to building a successful business and your online reputation is crucial for finding customers. This fast-paced class teaches you where and how to […]
Spring Used Book Sale to benefit the Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library in Downton Clayton. The Friends of the Library use the proceeds to fund events and purchases for the Library. Friday hours !PM to 7PM; Saturday hours 8AM to 4PM
Skyfest North Carolina will be held at Johnston Regional Airport Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Skyfest is a community festival with aerial demonstrations, musical entertainment, static displays, kid zones and something for everyone. The Dogfather will be on hand to to make hot dogs people can't refuse. The event will include […]
The Fourth Annual Relay for Life Zumbathon will be held Saturday, March 25 from 1-4 p.m. at Four Oaks Fitness Center. The event is sponsored by Unity Advent Christian Church Team 43. All proceeds go to Johnston County Relay for Life. There will be multiple Zumba instructors. Door prizes will be awarded and donations will […]
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of McGee’s Crossroads Middle School with a family fun community event. Activities include food trucks, face painting, entertainment, bounce houses, photo opportunities, animals, trucks and equipment on display.
Gina Chavez will perform at the Clayton Center Friday, March 31 at 8 p.m. In an industry that looks to define artists, Gina Chávez refuses to fit into a box. From features on NPR’s Tiny Desk to Brené Brown to Colbert, this queer, bilingual, genre-bending musician has become a force to be reckoned with. Chávez […]
Discovery Church, 5586 Covered Bridge Road, Clayton, will host an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1 beginning at 10 a.m. There will be fun activities in addition to the egg hunt.
The Johnston Community College Small Business Center will offer a free online webinar, "Best Practices for a Business Website," Saturday, April 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. An online presence with an effective website is crucial for many small businesses. Learn strategies and best practices for creating and publishing a professional business website to lure in new customers and […]
James Bryan Creech Public Library, 206 W. Hatcher St., Four Oaks, will host an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1 beginning at 11 a.m. There will be two egg hunts, one at 11 a.m. for preschoolers, one at 1 p.m. for K-3. For more information, call 919-963-6013 or email jbcplib@yahoo.com.
