Community Announcements
When your church, club or civic organization plans an event, let us know! We'll help you get the word out!
Please send your information as early as possible--at least two weeks in advance of the event. Remember to include the date, time, place, and cost of the event. Please include a phone number we can share in case anyone calls us with other questions. Send your community announcements to WCKB today!
Here are some of the upcoming events in our community...also check the Concert Update:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
...Gospel Tabernacle is hosting a conference, "Redigging the Wells of Revival," as part of the church's 100th anniversary celebration. Kent Christmas will lead the 7pm session. (2105 W. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-892-4011)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Hike for Your Health" beginning at 9am. Participants ages 12 and up should be able to hike 3 to 6 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly, and include steps; the route can be adjusted as needed. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Road Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...Gospel Tabernacle is hosting a conference, "Redigging the Wells of Revival," as part of the church's 100th anniversary celebration. Abner Suarez will lead the 10:30am session. (2105 W. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-892-4011)
...Cape Fear Friends of the Fine Arts will present the fall musical, "The Drunkard," at 7pm in Ellis Theatre in the Taylor Bott Rogers Fine Arts Building at Campbell University. (98 T.T. Lanier Street, Buies Creek, 910-893-1495)
...Gospel Tabernacle is hosting a conference, "Redigging the Wells of Revival," as part of the church's 100th anniversary celebration. Kent Christmas will lead the 7pm session. (2105 W. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-892-4011)
...Raleigh Little Theatre's Family Series will present the musical, "Grace for President," at 7:30pm in Daniels Auditorium. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
...Martial Artists & Acrobats of Tianjin will perform at Givens Performing Arts Center at UNC-Pembroke at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $21, with discounts for alumni, staff, and students. (1 University Rd., Pembroke, 910-521-6634)
...Salemburg will hold a town hall meeting at 8pm; the meeting is open to the public. (100 Methodist Dr., Salemburg, 910-525-5650)
...Cape Fear Friends of the Fine Arts will present Ensemble Chaconne. The performance will begin at 8pm in Scott Concert Hall in the Taylor Bott Rogers Fine Arts Building at Campbell University. (98 T.T. Lanier Street, Buies Creek, 910-893-1495)
...Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, and Suzy Bogguss will present "Chicks with Hits" at 8pm at the Clayton Center. Tickets are $42. (111 E. Second St., Clayton, 919-553-1737)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
...Gospel Tabernacle is hosting a conference, "Redigging the Wells of Revival," as part of the church's 100th anniversary celebration. Danny Meads will lead the 10am session. (2105 W. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-892-4011)
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Nature's Seedlings" at 10am. Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to explore the world of nature through games, exploration, interaction, and crafts; kids must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...Gospel Tabernacle is hosting a conference, "Redigging the Wells of Revival," as part of the church's 100th anniversary celebration. Mike Thornton will lead the 11am session. (2105 W. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-892-4011)
...Cape Fear Friends of the Fine Arts will present the fall musical, "The Drunkard," at 7pm in Ellis Theatre in the Taylor Bott Rogers Fine Arts Building at Campbell University. (98 T.T. Lanier Street, Buies Creek, 910-893-1495)
...Gospel Tabernacle is hosting a conference, "Redigging the Wells of Revival," as part of the church's 100th anniversary celebration. Hans Hess will lead the 7pm session. (2105 W. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-892-4011)
...Raleigh Little Theatre's Family Series will present the musical, "Grace for President," at 7:30pm in Daniels Auditorium. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
...The Selma Saturday Arts & Crafts Market will be held at the Gazebo, in the back parking lot of the town hall. Enjoy live entertainment and hand-crafted items by local artists. Vendors and entertainers are encouraged to apply. (100 E. Anderson St., Selma, 919-965-9841)
...Gospel Tabernacle will host a fall fair as part of the church's 100th anniversary celebration. The event will begin at 10am, including inflatables for the kids, food vendors, live music, and a live theatrical show by Avengers for Christ. (2105 W. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-892-4011)
...The Tobacco Farm Life Museum will host "Stepping into the Past" from 10am til 3pm, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and displays of traditional arts, crafts, and trades. Activities are included with regular museum admission; some materials may require additional costs. (709 N. Church St., Kenly, 919-284-3431)
...Raleigh Little Theatre's Family Series will present the musical, "Grace for President," at 1pm in Daniels Auditorium. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
...Carolina Ballet will present "Sleepy Hollow" at 2pm in Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
...Raleigh Little Theatre's Family Series will present the musical, "Grace for President," at 5pm in Daniels Auditorium. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
...Cape Fear Friends of the Fine Arts will present the fall musical, "The Drunkard," at 7pm in Ellis Theatre in the Taylor Bott Rogers Fine Arts Building at Campbell University. (98 T.T. Lanier Street, Buies Creek, 910-893-1495)
...Carolina Ballet will present "Sleepy Hollow" at 8pm in Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
...Gospel Tabernacle will conclude its 100th anniversary celebration. Randy Hill will speak during the 10am service. A Centennial Luncheon will follow. (2105 W. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-892-4011)
...Raleigh Little Theatre's Family Series will present the musical, "Grace for President," at 1pm in Daniels Auditorium. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
...Cape Fear Friends of the Fine Arts will present the fall musical, "The Drunkard," at 2pm in Ellis Theatre in the Taylor Bott Rogers Fine Arts Building at Campbell University. (98 T.T. Lanier Street, Buies Creek, 910-893-1495)
...Carolina Ballet will present "Sleepy Hollow" at 2pm in Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
...The Friends of the Cumberland County Library will host Elliot Engel's annual presentation at the Headquarters Library at 3pm. Tickets are $10 for the public, $5 for Friends members, and $2 for students. (300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, 910-483-7727)
...Raleigh Little Theatre's Family Series will present the musical, "Grace for President," at 5pm in Daniels Auditorium. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
...The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen will meet at 7pm in the Grady Howard Conference Room in the Municipal Building. The meeting is open to the public. (300 Ruth St., Spring Lake, 910-436-0241)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Hike for Your Health" beginning at 9am. Participants ages 12 and up should be able to hike 3 to 6 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly, and include steps; the route can be adjusted as needed. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Road Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...The Greater Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 Business Expo from 11am til 3pm at the Johnston County Agricultural Center. Admission is free. (2736 NC Hwy 210, Smithfield, 919-934-9166)
...Walker Memorial Funeral Home and Community Home Care & Hospice will sponsor a grief support group meeting at 1pm. The meeting will be held at First Choice Community Health Center. Please call if you plan to attend. (40 Autumn Fern Trail, Lillington, 910-892-7548)
...The Benson Board of Commissioners will meet at 7pm in the Benson Conference Center, at the back of the Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. (303 E. Church St., Benson, 919-894-3553)
...Cape Fear Friends of the Fine Arts will present pianist Nikita Galaktionov. The performance will begin at 8pm in Scott Concert Hall in the Taylor Bott Rogers Fine Arts Building at Campbell University. (98 T.T. Lanier Street, Buies Creek, 910-893-1495)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
..."Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience" will perform at Givens Performing Arts Center at UNC-Pembroke at 8pm. Tickets start at $21, with discounts for alumni, staff, and students. (1 University Rd., Pembroke, 910-521-6634)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
...Calvary Baptist Church will host a country buffet breakfast from 7am til 10:30am. Donations will be appreciated; take-out plates will be available for $5. (283 Hwy 55 E., Dunn)
...The Tobacco Farm Life Museum will host "Stepping into the Past" from 10am til 3pm, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and displays of traditional arts, crafts, and trades. Activities are included with regular museum admission; some materials may require additional costs. (709 N. Church St., Kenly, 919-284-3431)
...Carolina Ballet will present "Sleepy Hollow" at 2pm in Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
...Carolina Ballet will present "Sleepy Hollow" at 8pm in Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
...Carolina Ballet will present "Sleepy Hollow" at 2pm in Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Hike for Your Health" beginning at 9am. Participants ages 12 and up should be able to hike 3 to 6 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly, and include steps; the route can be adjusted as needed. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Road Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...CareNet Counseling and O'Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home & Crematory will host a grief support group at 6pm. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP for meeting location. (910-897-8930)
...Lanwood Chapel will host a testimony night at 7pm. Anyone is welcome to give testimony. (3056 Buffalo Rd., Smithfield, 919-262-6200)
...The Erwin Board of Commissioners will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall meeting room. The meeting is open to the public. (100 W. 'F' St., Erwin, 910-897-5140)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
...The Tobacco Farm Life Museum will host "Stepping into the Past" from 10am til 3pm, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and displays of traditional arts, crafts, and trades. Activities are included with regular museum admission; some materials may require additional costs. (709 N. Church St., Kenly, 919-284-3431)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
...Paradise Acres will host a cruise-in from 3pm til 8pm. Admission is free; cars, motorcycles, trucks, and tractors are welcome. There will be a playground, jumping castle, and train ride for kids; concessions will be available. (1965 John McMillan Rd., Hope Mills, 910-424-2779)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6
...The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9am in the meeting room of the Harnett County Administration Building; the meeting is open to the public. (102 E. Front St., Lillington, 910-893-7555)
...The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will meet at 10am at the Johnston County Courthouse. (212 E. Market St., Smithfield, 919-989-5100)
...The Harnett County Board of Education will meet at 6:30pm in the Lillington Education Center; the meeting is open to the public. (900 11th St., Lillington, 910-893-8151)
...The Fuquay-Varina Town Board will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. (121 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, 919-552-4947)
...The Sampson County Board of Commissioners will meet at 7pm in the County Administration Building. The meeting is open to the public. (435 Rowan Rd., Clinton)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
...Coats Christ Fellowship will host a Christian women's prayer fellowship at 10:30am. Participants are asked, but not required, to bring a snack or finger food. (396 Crawford Rd., Coats, 910-897-7880)
...The Harrells Town Hall meeting will begin at 6pm, and is open to public. (373 Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, 910-532-4040)
...The Smithfield Town Council will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall Council Chambers; the meeting is open to the public. (350 E. Market St., Smithfield, 919-934-2116)
...The Angier Board of Commissioners will meet at 7pm in the municipal board room; the meeting is open to the public.. (28 N. Raleigh St., Angier, 919-639-2071)
...The Clinton City Council meeting will begin at 7pm in the auditorium; the meeting is open to the public. (221 Lisbon St., Clinton, 910-592-1961)
...The Benson Planning Board will meet at 7pm in the Benson Conference Center, at the back of the Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. (303 E. Church St., Benson, 919-894-3553)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
...The Lupus Foundation of America, NC Chapter, will host a support group meeting at 6pm in the Wilson Parlor of First Presbyterian Church in Durham. There is no charge to attend for those living with lupus, their families and caregivers. (305 E. Main St., Durham, 877-849-8271 ext 2)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Hike for Your Health" beginning at 9am. Participants ages 12 and up should be able to hike 3 to 6 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly, and include steps; the route can be adjusted as needed. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Road Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...The Lupus Foundation of America, NC Chapter, will host a support group meeting at 6:00pm Holy Trinity Church. There is no charge to attend for those living with lupus, their families and caregivers. (2327 Clark Ave., Raleigh, 877-849-8271 ext 1)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
...The Tobacco Farm Life Museum will host "Stepping into the Past" from 10am til 3pm, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and displays of traditional arts, crafts, and trades. Activities are included with regular museum admission; some materials may require additional costs. (709 N. Church St., Kenly, 919-284-3431)
...VFW Post #7547 will host a steak supper fundraiser from 6pm til 7pm. (150 Veterans Lane, Clinton, 910-385-5582)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13
...The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen will meet at 7pm in the Grady Howard Conference Room in the Municipal Building. The meeting is open to the public. (300 Ruth St., Spring Lake, 910-436-0241)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
...Dunn Christian Women's Connection will meet at 9am at Triangle South Enterprise Center. The cost is $11 for lunch; reservations are needed. A free nursery is available by reservation. (600 S. Magnolia Ave., Dunn, brunch 910-892-4325s/nursery 910-892-4325)
...The Selma Town Council will meet at 6pm in the Selma District Court; the meeting is open to the public. (106 E. Anderson St., Selma, 919-965-9841)
...The Newton Grove Town Hall meeting will begin at 6:30pm, and is open to the public. (304 W. Weeksdale St., Newton Grove, 910-594-0827)
...The Garland Town Hall meeting will begin at 6:30pm, and is open to the public. (190 S. Church Ave., Garland, 910-529-4141)
...The Dunn City Council will meet at 7pm in the council chambers of the Dunn Municipal Building; the meeting is open to the public. (401 E. Broad St., Dunn, 910-230-3500)
...The Benson Board of Commissioners will meet at 7pm in the Benson Conference Center, at the back of the Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. (303 E. Church St., Benson, 919-894-3553)
...The Lillington Town Council will meet at 7pm at the Lillington Community Center; the meeting is open to the public. (607 S. 13th St., Lillington, 910-893-2654)
...The Coats Board of Commissioners will meet at 7pm at the Town Hall; the meeting is open to the public. (25 E. Main St., Coats, 910-897-5183)
...The Roseboro Town Hall meeting will begin at 7pm, and is open to the public. (101 W. Pleasant St., Roseboro, 910-525-4121)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Hike for Your Health" beginning at 9am. Participants ages 12 and up should be able to hike 3 to 6 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly, and include steps; the route can be adjusted as needed. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Road Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...The Johnston County Education Foundation will host its annual adult spelling bee at Smithfield-Selma High School. Check-in will begin at 5:30pm. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students and grants for teacher in Johnston County Schools. (700 E. Booker Dairy Rd., Smithfield)
...Salemburg will hold a town hall meeting at 8pm; the meeting is open to the public. (100 Methodist Dr., Salemburg, 910-525-5650)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Nature's Seedlings" at 10am. Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to explore the world of nature through games, exploration, interaction, and crafts; kids must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
...The 2017 Hawk Run 5K will be held at Triton High School. Registration will begin at 6:30am, with the run at 7:30am. Entry fees are $30; proceeds will benefit the Triton dance team and the Justin Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund. (215 Maynard Lake Rd., Erwin, www.runtheeast.com)
...The Selma Saturday Arts & Crafts Market will be held at the Gazebo, in the back parking lot of the town hall. Enjoy live entertainment and hand-crafted items by local artists. Vendors and entertainers are encouraged to apply. (100 E. Anderson St., Selma, 919-965-9841)
...The Tobacco Farm Life Museum will host "Stepping into the Past" from 10am til 3pm, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and displays of traditional arts, crafts, and trades. Activities are included with regular museum admission; some materials may require additional costs. (709 N. Church St., Kenly, 919-284-3431)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20
...The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 7pm in the meeting room of the Harnett County Administration Building; the meeting is open to the public. (102 E. Front St., Lillington, 910-893-7555)
...The Erwin Planning and Board of Adjustments will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall meeting room. The meeting is open to the public. (100 W. F St., Erwin)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
...The Fuquay-Varina Town Board will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. (121 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, 919-552-4947)
...The Autryville Town Hall meeting will begin at 7:30pm, and is open to the public. (215 S. Gray St., Autryville, 910-525-4567)
...The Turkey Town Hall meeting will begin at 7:30pm, and is open to the public. (51 Market St., Turkey, 910-592-7273)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
...Calvary Baptist Church will host a country buffet breakfast from 7am til 10:30am. Donations will be appreciated; take-out plates will be available for $5. (283 Hwy 55 E., Dunn)
...The Tobacco Farm Life Museum will host "Stepping into the Past" from 10am til 3pm, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and displays of traditional arts, crafts, and trades. Activities are included with regular museum admission; some materials may require additional costs. (709 N. Church St., Kenly, 919-284-3431)
...The Carolina Ballet will present "Carmen" at 8pm in Memorial Auditorium at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
...The North Carolina Symphony will present "Russian Nights" at 8pm in Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
...Benson Parks & Recreation Department will the Singing Grove Movie Night. "Sing" will be shown at dusk. Free popcorn will be provided. In case of rain, the movie will be shown at the Civic Center. (400 E. Main St., Benson, 919-894-5117)
...The Carolina Ballet will present "Carmen" at 8pm in Memorial Auditorium at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
...The North Carolina Symphony will present "Russian Nights" at 8pm in Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. (2 E. South St., Raleigh, 919-996-8700)
...Benson Parks & Recreation Department will the Singing Grove Movie Night. "Sing" will be shown at dusk. Free popcorn will be provided. In case of rain, the movie will be shown at the Civic Center. (400 E. Main St., Benson, 919-894-5117)