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Published: Oct 21, 2009 02:00 AM
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Computer Classes

The Riley Hill Technology Center, 5901 Riley Hill Road, Wendell will hold adult computer classes this fall. You can register at the center from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or you can call 365-4899 and leave your name and telephone number. Seats are limited. Hispanic students must be able to speak some English.

The Practical Internet class will start Nov. 5 and will be held every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. until Dec. 27.

School supplies needed

The Helping Hand Mission in Wendell is seeking used appliances. The agency is in need of such items as refrigerators, microwaves or other appliances which can be given to families in need. Donated material can be dropped off at the mission between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The mission is at 16 S. Pine Street, Wendell. Call Jane Coley at 365-0757 with questions.

Class reunion

The East Wake High School class of 1999 will hold its 10-year reunion Oct. 23-24. Go to www.ewhsreunion.com to register.

Golf tournament

The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce rescheduled its golf tournament at River Ridge Golf Club on Oct. 27. There will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

East Regional Library events

Halloween events include Howling Halloween Fun (3-6-year-olds) on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m., and Spooky Scary Stories (7-10-year-olds) on Wednesday, Oct 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Pajama Jammie Jam, a story time for children of all ages in which attendees can wear their pajamas will take place Nov. 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Gardening talks

The East Regional Library is holding a series of talks on gardening. On Tuesday Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., Anne Spafford, NCSU professor of Horticulture, will present a program on "Rain Gardens: A Beautiful Solution for Water Pollution." She also will be doing a book signing of her new book, "Rain Gardening in the South."

On Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m., Tom Harville, President of the Triangle chapter of the Native Plant Society, will present a program on "Gardening with Native Plants."

For further information or to register, call 217-5300 or stop by the library at 946 Steeple Square Court in Knightdale.

College planning workshop

There will be a college planning workshop sponsored by the College Foundation of North Carolina Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the East Regional Library. Call the library at 217-5318 to register.

Sewing group

The sewing group at the Eastern Wake Senior Center is seeking donations of printed and/or solid fabric pieces to assist in their efforts to make lap quilts for seniors in area nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Call 365-4248.

Quilt show and raffle

The Pins and Needles annual quilt show and raffle will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Riley Hill Family Life Center, 5901 Riley Hill Road in Wendell.

Proceeds from the event benefit breast cancer research. Admission is $3 and raffle tickets are $1 or six for $5.

For more information, call 365-6875.

Information and application

sessions

From now through the end of the year, Habitat for Humanity will host Information and Application Sessions at the Eastern Regional Center every other Monday from 9 a.m.-noon.

The remaining dates for 2009 are Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Nov. 30 and Dec. 14.

For more information, contact John McIntyre at 833-1999 ext. 249.

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