The town of Zebulon and Zebulon Chamber of Commerce December art exhibit features Raleigh artist Denise Sherman. Her art is on display at the town hall building, 1003 N. Arendell Ave. until January.

After School Camp

Wendell Parks and Recreation Center staff are running an after-school program from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday for elementary and middle school children. Camp costs $40 a week or $150 a month. Call 366-0515 for more information or email galbritton@clubztutoring.com. Parents can also register their children at the Wendell Parks and Recreation Center.

East Regional Library

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. See Spot read. Kids of all ages are invited to practice reading skills by reading to a calm, lovable dog. The library staff brings the dog, the child chooses the book.

Thursday 8-4 p.m. make a gingerbread house for the holidays. Bring a bag of candy to share for house decorations.

Colossal Cookie Cookoff at the East Regional Library, 2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 10. Author Nancy McDermott, "The Cookie People," and Knightdale Mayor Russell Killen are the judges. Prizes awarded for taste, creativity, and presentation and the audience votes for the crowd favorite. Email Bob Morrill at robert.morrill@wakegov.com to register.

Join professional makeup artist Natalee Goehrig, at the East Regional Library 2 p.m. Sunday to explore looking your best through the magic of makeup. Teens and adults welcome. Stop by the library at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale or call 217-5300 to register.

Free flu shots

Shepherd's Care Medical Clinic is offering free flu shots for anyone uninsured between 18 and 64. The flu shots will be given from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the clinic on Pony Road in Zebulon. Call 404-2474.

Classes

An eight-week pottery class is offered at Knightdale Recreation Center, 6-9 p.m. Mondays until Feb. 6 except during the winter holiday, Dec. 19-Jan. 9. This class costs $80 and includes 25 pounds of clay

Open Studio for enrolled students is 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays until Feb. 7, closed during the winter holiday. Cost: $24 for eight weeks; patrons must be enrolled in pottery class to participate in Open Studio. Call 217-2236 for more information.

There is a Notary Public Class 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, 207 Main St. Register online at knight dale chamber .org or call 266-4603.

Wendell Library

Cookie House Fun, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday. Build a cookie house and take it home with you.

Preschool storytimes are held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays

Animal antics with the N. C. State Parks, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Read to a child

Zebulon Middle School needs volunteers who are willing to read excerpts from their favorite books. Come read a book between 7:10 and 7:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. If this time isn't convenient there are others times possible. Reading a favorite book models "Reading is Fun." This community involvement promotes reading as a fun thing to do, which improves literacy. Stop by the guidance office any day to register as an official WCPSS volunteer and sign the "Reading is Fun" list.

The Wake Literacy Council conducts English classes at East Wake Education Foundation. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays. Space is limited so please call 366-5901 or stop by 16 East Fourth St., Wendell, to register.

Mondays: story and craft time and Song and Dance Tuesday: Ready, Set, Read class. This is a free preschool class open to the public.

Wednesdays: story and craft and Song and Dance.

Thursdays: Weekly in house field trips. These free activities start at 10 a.m. We are located at 16 East Fourth St. For more information, call 366-5901.

Networking

Come connect with other businesses in Knightdale at Applebee's, 6609 Knightdale Blvd., Knightdale, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday monthly. Eat, mingle, share a 30 second commercial, and get useful information.

Knightdale Chamber of Commerce's Professional Women's Networking Group meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the chamber office, 207 Main St.

Knightdale Business after hours is 5:30-7 p.m. at the chamber office, 207 Main St. Network, enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and win door prizes. For details on chamber events call 266-4603 or visit knightdalechamber.org.

Beekeepers meet

Beekeeper meetings are held from 7-8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Zebulon Community Center. For information, call Jerry Brantley at 269-9333.

Zebulon Community Watch

The Zebulon Community Watch meets from 7-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the Eastern Regional Center. Call Hilda Brantley at 269-9333 or Diane Lipscomb at 404-2521.

Historical Society project

The Wendell Historical Society needs photographs from Wendell's past. The photos will be archived and used for a special project. Donated photographs can be hard copies or images emailed to the society. Anyone with photographs can call Chris Smith at 365-5714. For more details about this project, visit wendellhistorical society.com.

Recovery programs

Celebrate Recovery meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Bethany Baptist Church, 3417 Rolesville Road, Wendell. Food and fellowship takes place from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and teaching and small-group discussions follow. Childcare is provided as needed. For more information, call Pastor Phillip Brantley at 266-3273. Another session meets at 5 p.m. Sundays at the New Fire Worship Center, 100 W. Barbee St., Zebulon.

The Triangle Inter-group of Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program dedicated to helping compulsive overeaters. For more information about this group, go to triangleoa.org or call 406-9300.