Divorce Care program at Hocutt Memorial Divorce Care for Kids will be held at Hocutt Memorial Baptist Church beginning Jan. 5, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. This night will be our registration night. Class will begin Jan. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and will continue for 13 weeks. This is a Christ centered support class for children, ages 5 – 12, who are experiencing a separation or divorce with their parents. Through Bible study, crafts, CDs, music, exercise and snacks, the children learn coping skills to help them through this most difficult time. Please call the church office at 553-6650 for more information.

McGee’s Crossroads Athletic Association Spring Registration Baseball & Softball T-Ball, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, & 17U Register online at gomcaa.com, or register in person at McGee’s Middle School Gym on the following dates: Saturday – Jan. 9 and 16 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday – Jan. 15 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday- Jan. 25 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Questions? Contact Ken Strickland at kenstrickland03@yahoo.com or Heather Krebs at hskrebs@gmail.com.

Johnston County Republican Party meeting The Johnston County Republican Party will meet on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at White Swan Restaurant Annex, 3156 S Bright Leaf Boulevard, Smithfield, at 7:30pm. Please contact Andrew Tyree, JCGOP Chair, at (919) 634-0015 for more information.

Water Conservation Board Meeting The Johnston Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at the Johnston County Agricultural Building located at 2736 NC Highway 210, Smithfield, NC. The meeting is open to the public. The Moccasin Creek Service District Board has canceled their board meeting scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.

GCAA Rec Soccer Registrations Open 2010 Spring Rec Soccer Registrations at GCAA are now open at www.gcaasoccer.com. Registrations are for U04 (under age 4) through U15 (under age 15) age groups. Important dates, fees, and details of play for each age group are also on our web site. Registrations end Jan. 16. Practices begin mid February. Games start beginning of March. Don't forget to sign up to volunteer as a coach, assistant coach, or team parent. Remember, the GCAA is a community organization and run by all volunteers. With your help, we will have another successful season. We will offer one walk-in registration date at the Ag Building on the GCAA campus on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Greater Cleveland Athletic Association strives to maintain a balance between teaching soccer skills, citizenship, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. We have minimum participation rules in all leagues to ensure that all players become a vital part of the team. GCAA is a member of the NC Youth Soccer Association.

Roberts Rules of Order and Meeting Management Jan. 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cleveland Campus Are you in a position of leadership and need to learn the basics of leading an effective meeting? Are you a board officer that needs a refresher in Robert’s Rules of Order and correct parliamentary procedure? This seminar will discuss essentials of meeting management and how to use parliamentary procedure to guide your meeting to its best results. This seminar is co-sponsored with the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. There is a fee of $20 which includes lunch. To register for the session, call the Chamber at (919) 773-8448 or send form attached with payment to GCCC - 5533 Hwy 42 West, Suite A4-1, Garner, NC 27529

ServSafe Food Handling Manager’s Certification Course The Johnston County Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with the Johnston Co. Environmental Health Department will offer the ServSafe Food Sanitation Course. This comprehensive course is appropriate for food service managers and supervisory staff in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, childcare facilities, and other food-handling establishments. The course will take place at the Ag Center Auditorium located at 2736 NC Hwy 210, on Jan. 19, 20, 22, 26, 27 and 28th, 2010 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on each date (you must be present on all six days). The exam will be given on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. after a review. If you would like to register for this course, please call Debbie Stroud at 989-5380. Certification will be provided by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association and will be based on successful completion of the course and by passing a written examination. A certificate, which can be proudly displayed in your business, will be issued to those receiving certification. Testing is optional, but certification will be issued only to those participants passing the written exam and attending all six sessions (16 hours). In addition, upon certification each participant is then eligible to receive an additional two points added to their sanitation grade by the Environmental Health Department. For complete registration information go to http://johnston.ces.ncsu.edu/content/servsafebrochure.

Republican Women meeting on Jan. 21 The Johnston County Republican Women will meet on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at McCall's BBQ and Seafood Restaurant on Hwy 70, Clayton, at 6 p.m. Zan Bunn, Capitol Region Vice President for the North Carolina Federation of Republican Women will install the newly elected 2010 JCRW Board members: Joy Paul, President; Teresa Grant, Vice President; Denise Rentz, Secretary; Dr. Patricia Brady Harris, Treasurer. Renee' Ellmers, Candidate for Congressional 2nd District, has been invited to attend the meeting to give Republican women in Johnston County the opportunity to meet her. Dutch supper and fellowship at 6 p.m., meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Joy Paul by e-mailing joywpaul@earthlink.net, if you would like more information.

Homebuying in the New Mortgage Market Thie free seminar will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Registration at 6 p.m. 900 Ridgefield Drive Ste 90 (Lower Lobby) Raleigh NC 27609 Don't miss this informative workshop.. time is running out! Are you wondering if you should buy now or wait? What exactly does the Stimulus package offer you? Come learn about what has changed in the new market and how can you take advantage of it… the steps from A-Z. Learn about the tax credit for existing homeowners and the tax credit for first time buyers! Learn about zero and low down payment loans, about what is negotiable in this awesome buyer’s market and what mistakes to avoid. This is a FREE educational workshop where we are not selling anything. Amy Bonis, Certified Mortgage planner is keynote speaker. Reservations needed - call (919) 414-4430 or e-mail us at amy@amybonis.com or online at www.amybonis.com Call today, seating is limited!

New church announces services We are excited to announce the launch of Faith & Victory Church. We currently are meeting at The Hampton Inn at Hwy 40/42 at 10:30 a.m. Children's Church and coffee provided! We have Lifegroups meeting Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Rodney at (919) 820-9332. Submit items by 5 p.m. Friday the week before publication to nchang@raleighsouthonline.com