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. 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. The Zebulon Lions Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting its annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Zebulon Lions Club building located on East Lee Street. Anyone interested in a booth or table for this event, should contact Wilma Lanier at 269-7239.

LIBRARY NEWS EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY The Brown Bag Book Club will welcome award-winning historical fiction author Suzanne Adair Friday, Nov. 7, at noon. She is a Revolutionary War re-enactor who writes a mystery and suspense series set in the South during the Revolutionary War, and is the author of “Paper Woman,” “The Blacksmith's Daughter” and “Camp Follower.” Colonial dessert samples will be provided. For more information or to register, call 217-5300 or stop by the library in Knightdale. ZEBULON PUBLIC LIBRARY The after-school program Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. will feature a Thanksgiving story and making a pine cone turkey. For adults, the Evening Book Club, Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. will discuss “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston. New members are welcome. Call 404-3610 for further information. WENDELL PUBLIC LIBRARY Nov. 6 will feature library bingo. The bookmark awards ceremony Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. will reveal the winning bookmarks from the contest.  Craft night for ages 13 and up is Nov. 18 from 6:30-7:30. Make a Christmas ornament from a wine cork. Bring a Christmas card for a bonus craft idea. Call or come by the library to sign up. Make a pine cone bird feeder on Nov. 20. Decorate a Christmas ornament on Dec. 4. On Dec. 11, build a cookie house.

SUPPORT MEETINGS HELD On the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, support meetings are held at Knightdale Baptist Church on Main Street conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Meetings are intended for family and friends of the mentally ill. Meetings are free and confidential, and start at 7 p.m. Call 601-3996 for additional information.

RED HAT SOCIETY Dazzling Gals of Zebulon and Wendell meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. Call Sandra Jenkins for more information at 269-8050.

KNIGHTDALE CHAMBER The first annual East Wake Partnership Network will be held Nov. 10 at Faith Baptist Church, 2728 Marks Creek Road. Complimentary dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and the event will start at 6. RSVP to 404-3915 or martha.barnes@co.wake.nc.us by Oct. 31. Business After Hours will be hosted by Camelot Chiropractic Centre, 4011 Village Park Drive, Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5:30-7 p.m. The Emerging Issues Forum — State of the Town, State of the County will be Thursday, Nov. 13, from 7:30-9:30 a.m., at Golden Corral, 4201 New Bern Ave., Raleigh. Guest panelists are Knightdale Mayor Russell Killen, Wake County Commissioners Chairman Joe Bryan and Wake County School Board member Lori Millberg. Cost is $10 for members, $15 nonmembers. Register online at www.knightdalechamber.org or call the chamber at 266-4603.   CRIMESTOPPERS Wakelon Crimestoppers meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. for one hour at the Eastern Regional Center. Call 404-2521 for more information.

SESSIONS PLANNED FOR VETERANS Wake County Veterans Services Office invites veterans seeking benefits or support to information sessions on benefits. Learn about disability, dependents and survivors, health care, education, home loans, and other services. New sessions will be held at the Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon. Call 404-3900 for more information.

JCC PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Follow the adventures of Junie B. Jones as she writes down the story of her life in her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal.” This new musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books. The show was nominated in 2006 for the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical. This 60-minute musical is recommended for audiences age 5 and up and will be Saturday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance and $12.50 at door. All performances are at Johnston Community College Paul A. Johnston Auditorium in Smithfield.

WENDELL CHAMBER On Nov. 11, the chamber will host its annual banquet and business meeting, with a 6 p.m. reception, music and wine tasting, and dinner at 7 at the Wendell Community Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Invitation is in the chamber newsletter and in event forms section on the Web site www.wendellchamber.com. Business After Hours will be Nov. 13 at Vardy Chiropractic, 2875 Wendell Blvd., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Holiday open house at Wits End on Main Street is Nov. 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Wendell Baptist Church handbell choir will play at 1 p.m. Other shops downtown will be having their open house also. 

WENDELL WOMAN’S CLUB The club meets the third Wednesday of each month in the club building at 10 Cypress Street. For more information, call 365-7273 or visit www.wendellwomansclub.com.

DIAMOND RAFFLE The East Wake Education Foundation is planning a raffle for a diamond necklace. Tickets cost $5 each or five for $20. Only 250 will be sold. Call 366-5901 or stop by the Foundation office at 16 E. Fourth St., Wendell to buy a ticket.

CALL FOR ARISTS The Wendell Chamber of Commerce and the Wendell Woman’s Club announce the first Wendell art exhibit titled the “Charms of Wendell.” Exhibit will showcase original fine art pieces that depict our people, landscapes, town views, unique buildings and the many interesting things in Wendell. It is open to N.C. artists over age 18. Work must be original, completed within the last two years, and focus on the theme “Charms of Wendell.” No photography, prints, crafts, 3D sculptures or pottery will be accepted. All work must be available for purchase, framed, ready for hanging and may not exceed 24 inches by 36 inches. Exhibit dates are Jan. 23-25, 2009. More details and an official entry form will be available after Nov. 5. Call 365-6318 or visit www.wendellchamber.com or www.wendellwomansclub.com for more information.

KNITTING CIRCLE A knitting and crochet circle will meet the first Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. and the third Thursday at 6:30. The circle will meet at Knightdale Baptist Church. For more information, call 217-2307.

RILEY HILL FAMILY LIFE CENTER On Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the Pins and Needles Quilt Group will have its annual quilt show. Quilts will be displayed and a quilt will be raffled. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research. Admission is $3.

JOBLINK CENTER OPEN A new employment services center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 952 Morphus Bridge Rd., Wendell. Call 365-0013 or 365-7292 for information.

RILEY HILL FAMILY LIFE CENTER The annual Christmas holiday bazaar will be Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors are needed; tables are $25 each. Call 554-3626, 365-6875 or 365-5277 for more information.

ZEBULON ELEMENTARY The fall festival will be Nov. 7 from 5:30-8 p.m.

ZEBULON CHAMBER The chamber is now accepting entries for the annual Christmas parade to be held Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. Commercial float sponsorships are also available. Call 269-6320 for entry form and sponsorship information or download form at www.zebulonchamber.org. The chamber will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Radio Shack on Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. The store is located at 877 East Gannon Avenue in the Wal-Mart shopping center.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER County Manager Angela Harris and Finance Director Chuck Murray will speak about how one can apply for and obtain government contracts. The discussion will be part of the chamber's Government Affairs Speaker Series Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 9-10 a.m. at Lake Royale. The chamber's reverse raffle and silent auction will be held at Arch Aluminum building, a Welsh Paper building, off Park Avenue (U.S. 1A) in Youngsville Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-9 p.m. Only 150 tickets will be sold, and a grand prize of $5,000 will be awarded at the end of the evening. A silent and live auction will be part of the evening. Tickets may be purchased by e-mailing Stephen Barrington at sbarrington@franklin-chamber.org.

FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL The FCAC is conducting its annual membership drive. Residents of Franklin County are invited to join the ranks of other members who are working hard to increase the arts experience in our county. In addition to new and renewing memberships, the FCAC is asking members to consider $30 for the 30th anniversary, an additional gift to the Arts Council to help carry out its mission.

BREAST CANCER EVENT Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Chi Rho Omega chapter is hosting its third annual spades tournament supporting the N.C. Triangle affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The event will be at The Little Gym of Knightdale, 5001 Village Park Drive, Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3-9 p.m. To preregister as an individual player or two-player team, contact Nadine Stewart at 880-0158 or nvstewart@thelittlegym.com. The cost per team is $20 and individual players are $15 each. Participants may bring children to The Little Gym during the event for a cost of $5 per child, age 3 years or older. The family-friendly event will raise funds to help end breast cancer.

VETERANS HONORED Two-Green Thumbs Garden Club will recognize veterans Sunday, Nov. 9, at 12:30 p.m. in front of the Blue Star Memorial in Knightdale (beside the caboose at First Avenue and Main Street). A short prayer and program with carnations given to veterans to lay at the memorial will be held. For more information, call Richy Narron at 217-2307.

FAMILY GAME “KNIGHT” The event will be Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6 until the last game is finished, at 15 Main St., Knightdale (look for the signs). Hot dogs, drinks and desserts will be available. There is no charge to participate. It is sponsored by Knightdale Baptist Church.

PECAN SALE The Wakelon Internal Medical Relay for Life team will be selling 1-pound bags of shelled half pecans for $8 for Christmas. To order, call 269-4600 and leave a message.

HELP WITH HEATING To help with heating bills, the Division of Social Services will make a one-time payment in February 2009 to households who apply and are found eligible for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. To apply, visit Johnston County Social Services between Nov. 3-14. For more information, call 989-5300.

HALLOWEEN EVENT PLANNED The Slaughterhouse Horror, a haunted house/walking and riding trail with live characters and detailed horror scenes, will be open from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1. Cost is $10 per person for haunted house/walking trail; $10 per person for riding trail; or both for $15 per person. Low scare for children is offered Oct. 29 with the cost $5 per child (one adult is free with one paying child). It is at 11864 N.C. 222 West, Middlesex (six miles from Five County Stadium in Zebulon). Proceeds are shared with local Cub Scouts of America. For more information, call 404-2769 or visit the Web site www.theslaughterhousehorror.webs.com.

WINE CLUB Oct. 30 is the first meeting of Wendell Wine Club featuring Italian wine tasting, hosted by fine wine merchant Joe Sparacia, 115 E. Academy St., from 6-9 p.m. Call-365-6216 or 366-2509 for reservations.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST PLANNED The Eastern Wake Senior Center in Wendell will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 7:30-10 a.m. The cost is $5 for all-you-can-eat pancakes, your choice of bacon or sausage, and coffee and orange juice. The cost for children under 6 years is $2. All proceeds benefit the senior center. For more information, call 365-4248.