KNIGHTDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Lunch & Learn Seminar “Demystifying Website Design and Internet Marketing”; chamber office; Wednesday, May 21, noon-1:30 p.m.; presenter Delvin Vick of Timeless Web Designs; $7 members, $15 nonmembers; registration required.

Professional Women’s Networking Group; chamber office; Wednesday, May 28, 11:45-1 p.m.; $7 members, $15 nonbembers; reservations required. Membership appreciation “Picnic in the Park” celebration; Thursday, May 29, from 5:30-7 p.m.; RSVP required.

KNIGHTDALE RECREATION CENTER
American Red Cross Baby-sitting Certification class will be June 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 11-15. Fee is $40. RSVP by June 6. Call 217-2232/217-2235 for more information.

MEMORIAL BRICKS
The Hoe ’n Hope Garden Club is selling memorial bricks as part of its effort to improve the J. Ashley Wall Towne Square in Wendell. The bricks can be purchased in memory or in honor of people the buyer wishes to recognize. The bricks cost $75 and can be purchased by calling Mary Kathryn Phillips at 365-9073 or 812-7971 or Kathryn Brantley at 365-9150 or 622-5010 or by e-mailing them at mkphillips2@aol.com or kathryn.brantley@mediclick.com

ZEBULON PARKS AND RECREATION
The department is offering an early morning boot camp class. Boot camp is an exercise class that has a challenge for all fitness levels. Individuals can work at their own pace. It includes fat-blasting cardio and muscle toning exercises, along with a stretch at the end of class. Classes are held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 6-6:45 at the Zebulon Community Park and the Zebulon Armory. Cost is $25 for residents and $30 for nonresidents, and covers both Tuesday and Wednesday classes.

Monday night boot camp is a class comprised of aerobic exercise, muscle conditioning, and exercises for the upper and lower body. Each individual can work at their own level. Classes are at the Zebulon Armory from 6-7. Participants who are unsure about joining the class may sit in on the first class for free. Cost is $22.50 resident/$27.50 nonresident for seven classes.

30/30 shape up class consists of 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of Pilates. The cardio portion gives an overall aerobic workout while the Pilates works the core abdominal muscles, and is good for overall strengthening and lengthening exercises. Classes are held on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at the Armory. Cost is $22.50 resident/$27.50 nonresident for seven classes.

Karate classes are offered from 7-8 p.m. beginner and 8-9 p.m. intermediate at the Armory. Registration is ongoing. The cost is $35 a month and the instructor is Charles Mann. The department also offers a free walking group from 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Armory. A free preschool play along is offered Mondays from 10:30-11:15 a.m. for ages 3-4 at the Armory. 

LITERACY COUNCIL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The Literacy Council of Wake County’s family literacy program is recruiting volunteers from the community. The family reading workshops are Mondays from 10 a.m.-noon at the East Wake Education Foundation in Wendell. For more information or to volunteer, call Laurin Ariail at 787-5559.

WEIGHT LOSS
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship, 75 Liles Dean Road, Wendell. Call 374-2494 for more information or go to www.tops.org.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER
The speaker series featuring Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will be Wednesday, June 4, at Hill Ridge Farms in Youngsville from 9-10 a.m. (registration begins at 8:30). It is free to members. RSVP to Brenda Fuller at 496-3056 to atten

WENDELL LIONS CLUB
The Wendell Lions Club meets the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6:45 p.m. at the Wendell Lions Club building on Lions Club Road. Dinner is served. Visitors can attend the meetings and learn how to become a member of the club. Call 365-7000.

ZEBULON LIONS CLUB
The Zebulon Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Zebulon Lions Club building on East Lee Street. Dinner is served. Visitors are welcome. If you would like to attend a meeting or if you would like more information about the Zebulon Lions Club call 404-2333 or 269-9003.

WENDELL ROTARY CLUB
The Wendell Rotary Club meets each Tuesday at noon at the Samuel Thomas House. Visitors are welcome and anyone interested may call 365-6562.

LIBRARY NEWS
All libraries will have “Stamp On It!” June 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring a clean, light-colored T-shirt to make “buggy” for “Catch the Reading Bug!” summer programs. The libraries will also offer activities for kids Wednesdays at 4:30. 

EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
A workshop on acupuncture — improving how energy moves in your body will be May 21 at 7 p.m. Dr. Hightower brings 15 years of expertise in natural healing. To register, stop by the library at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, or call 217-5300.

WENDELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family storytime with art will be Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. from June 18-July 30. This storytime features flannel boards, songs, rhymes, books and an art project for the younger kids.

ZEBULON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The spring reading club will meet through June 14. All the events are at Zebulon Library, 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon. Call 404-3610 for more information.

KNIGHTDALE RECREATION CENTER
There will be a father/daughter dance for kindergarten-eighth-graders Friday, June 13, from 6-9 p.m. Cost of $15 per couple includes 5x7 picture, disc jockey and snacks. Doors open at 5:30. Call to RSVP by June 6, 217-2235 or 217-2232.

ZEBULON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A Lunch and Learn seminar sponsored by Olde Heritage Builders & Realty will be held May 21 at noon.

SOCCER PLAYERS SOUGHT
The Johnston County Soccer Association will hold tryouts for Challenge and Classic youth soccer teams for the upcoming fall 2008 and spring 2009 seasons. Challenge and Classic teams focus on player development beyond the recreational level with an emphasis on improving player performance and teaching the tactical side of the game. Tryouts are open to boys and girls ages 9-18 and will be held at Clayton Middle School May 27-30. For more information, detailed dates and times, and to preregister, visit www.JUSAsoccer.org or call Connie Walker at 631-5534. Just starting out in soccer? Be sure to visit the Web site for information on our Youth Recreation league for teams forming this summer for fall 2008.

SUPPORT GROUP PLANNED
Heartland Hospice Bereavement Services will offer a four-week support and resource group Tuesdays, May 27-June 17, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Heartland Hospice, 3117 Poplarwood Court, Raleigh. It is offered free of charge. For more information, call 877-9959.

EAST WAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Senior awards night is scheduled for May 22 at 7 p.m. in the south auditorium. This event is for all seniors and their parents from each of the four small schools. Parents should submit award letters for scholarships or grants to the student’s respective counselor. Tiana Reid is available for questions at 365.2640.

FLAG DAY SERVICE PLANNED
A Flag Day service will be held June 14 at 9 p.m. at American Legion Post No. 148 at 5100 Wendell Blvd. This is a special event that allows us to honorably retire flags that have become worn and tattered. Come and bring your children as we pay respect to our flag. If you have a flag that is faded or worn, bring it with you.

KNIGHTDALE BUSINESS EXPO
Knightdale Business Expo ’08 will be held Thursday, June 19, from 2-7 p.m. at Knightdale High School, 100 Bryan Chalk Lane. More than 100 exhibitors are expected. For more information or to reserve a booth space, visit www.knightdalechamber.org, call Knightdale Chamber of Commerce at 266-4603, or e-mail jennifer.bryan@knightdalechamber.org.

YARD SALE PLANNED
The Franklin County Arts Council is asking everyone to do their spring cleaning and get all their “junque” together to donate to the council’s yard sale Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m.-noon at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of Sunset and Church in Louisburg. For more information, contact the Franklin County Arts Council at 496-1191, or e-mail artsfcac@nc.rr.com.