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Every Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Angels on a Mission Food Pantry Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 9856 Hwy 210, Four Oaks. This organization helps feed families in need in Johnston County. It is also in need of volunteers. For more information, contact John Jernigan at 919-320-7387. Every Tuesday 7 a.m Cleveland School Rotary Club Cleveland Draft House, Garner Cleveland School Rotary Club meets weekly and serves the citizens of the 40/42 area of Johnston County and Garner. First and third Tuesdays Tuesday Tastings Soap and Coffee Hut, 5533 N.C. Hwy 42 West, Garner The Soap and Coffee Hut will have a selection of tea and coffee to try throughout the day. From 3 p.m. until closing, they will have some special brews you won’t want to miss. It’s a free event, and for more information, call Melodie at 919-623-8933. Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Story Time James Bryan Creech Library, Four Oaks Come out for story time at the library each Wednesday morning. For more information, call 919-963-6013. Second Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prayer Cloth Crocheting Soap and Coffee Hut, 5533 N.C. Hwy 42 West, Garner Bring some supplies (yarn, crochet hooks, scissors and a needle) and learn all about prayer cloth crocheting. It’s a free event, and for more information, call Melodie at 919-623-8933. Every Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Write-In at Grapes & Grounds in Smithfield Johnston County Writers Group Socialize, write or critique over coffee with members of The Johnston County Writers Group. For more information, email Cindy at brookshire1014@verizon.net. Every Thursday, 9-11 a.m Plant a Row for the Hungry - Johnston County Johnston Community College Arboretum This is a year-round garden providing 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. Every Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Bible Study Soap and Coffee Hut, 5533 N.C. Hwy 42 West, Garner All are welcome, just bring yourself and your Bible (no particular translation, bring what you are most comfortable with reading). For more information, call Melodie at 919-623-8933. Every Third Friday, 6-9 p.m. Free Carriage Rides Downtown Smithfield The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation hosts free carriage rides, starting on the corner of Third and Market, around the beautiful, historic downtown area each month. Have dinner and drinks at one of our locally owned restaurants, catch a movie at the Howell Theatre and enjoy some small town charm! Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stepping into the Past series Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Kenly Each Saturday, enjoy demonstrations and displays of traditional arts, crafts and trades are featured on-site at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly. All activities are included with regular admission to the museum, annual passes are available. For more information, call 919-284-3431. March 1-31 Literary Programs Selma Pubic Library The Selma 150th anniversary committee has been working with librarian Phyllis Brown and members of the Johnston County Writers to plan literary events in honor of the Town of Selma’s 150th anniversary. Most events take place at Selma Public Library, 301 N. Pollock Street, Selma. Call 919-975-1411 for more details. March 1-31 Display of Local Authors Selma Public Library The library will host a display of books by local authors during the month of March. Register to win an Aspiring Writer Basket, donated by the Johnston County Writers Group. The group, facilitated by retired educator Gary Ridout, meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the library. No purchase is necessary, and the winner doesn’t have to be present at the drawing, to be held at noon on March 25 at the library. Wednesday, March 1, 1-3 p.m. Tax Implications for Starting a Small Business JCC Workforce Development Center This session covers the basics of North Carolina tax compliance ranging from withholding from, employees, sales and use tax requirements. Information provided will help small business owners understand the types of small business taxes as well as the deadlines. For more information, call 919-209-2015. Thursday, March 2, 6-9 p.m. Federal Taxes for a Small Business (IRS) JCC Workforce Development Center Are you unsure of how to manage the information, files, and the type deductions you need to support for your small business reporting to the IRS? This seminar is full of information to help your business thrive without the stress from thinking about taxes. Learn the types of small business taxes you will need to report, types of deductions, deadlines, and much more. Attendees should have computer skills, keyboard and mouse skills. For more information, call 919-209-2015. Friday, March 3, 6 p.m Benson’s First Friday Visit Downtown Benson for its monthly First Friday event! Participating shops will remain open until 9 p.m. Some shops will offer light refreshments (wine, beer, etc.) DIY projects, crafts or an exclusive First Friday sale. There will also be a food truck set up in Benton Square. Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m Clayton Farm and Community Market Main Street, Clayton Since April 2009, the Clayton Farm and Community Market has offered shoppers a chance to pick up locally produced fruits, veggies and plenty of other locally created goodies. Tuesday, March 7, 4-5 p.m. Open Mic Writing Workshop Selma Public Library Come out for an open-mic writing workshop for teens and adults and learn how to prepare your poetry, spoken word and flash fiction for performance. Tuesday, March 7, 6-7:30 p.m. The Basics of Business Banking JCC Workforce Development Center In this seminar, you will be provided a general understanding of banking for your small business. Topics to be covered include choosing your bank, the information needed to establish a relationship with the bank and the inner workings of your business accounts. An overview will be provided of business banking services, such as merchant services and remote image deposit. We will also discuss items to consider when you need a small business loan. For more information, call 919-209-2015. Wednesday, March 8, 9 a.m 2017 Auxin Training Johnston County Ag Center Due to the recent registration of 2, 4-D and Dicamba products that will be used on Xtend cotton and soybeans, several states, including North Carolina, have decided use a special local needs label. The producer, certified applicator, or person responsible for the application of this product on cotton or soybeans, in-crop, must attend an Auxin Herbicides - Best Management Practices training that is approved by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. For more details, call Tim Britton at 919-989-5380. 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