Class reunion

The Garner High School class of 1967 is preparing for its 50th class reunion in 2017. Organizers are trying to reach everyone who started their freshman year at Garner High School in 1963. If you have not been contacted, call Gayle Hines at 919-772-2383.

Clinic cancelled

A rabies/microchipping clinic scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 was cancelled in advance of Hurricane Matthew. No makeup date has yet been set.

Participants sought

Garner officials are preparing for two of the town’s staple holiday events: Light Up Main and the annual Christmas parade. The town is seeking applications from performers and organizations who wish to provide children’s activities for Light Up Main. Applications are due Nov. 1. The event will be held Dec. 2 from 6-8 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 3 the town will hold its annual Christmas parade beginning at 2 p.m. Groups that want to enter may apply through Nov. 15. Applications for both events can be found at garnernc.gov/holiday or by contacting Jill McAllister at 919-661-4602 or by email at jmcallister@garnernc.gov.

Trick-or-Treat the Trails

Garner’s Trick-or-Treat the Trails event with community organizations and local businesses is 3-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Road.

Adults must accompany children and pets aren’t allowed. Parking is available across the street at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, and handicapped parking spaces are available at White Deer Park.

If your organization is interested in partnering with the town for this event, contact Kendrick Mayes at 919-773-4441 or kmayes@garnernc.gov.

Medicine drop

The Garner Police Department will host a medicine drop off event Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. - noon at the police station, 912 7th Ave., Garner. The service is free and anonymous. Liquids and syringes will not be accepted. Medications should be left in their original containers if possible. For more information call Sgt. Sophia Sandlin at 919-772-8810 ext. 5158.

Reception

The Frank Creech Art Gallery will host a reception for photographer Kyle Wilson from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Johnston Community College on College Road in Smithfield.

An exhibition of Wilson’s work will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 4.

Holiday sale

On the Mend’s sale and annual fundraiser will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Garner Senior Center, 205 E. Garner Road.

Johnston County Amateur Radio

The Johnston County Amateur Radio Emergency Service is looking for licensed amateur radio operators interested in providing auxiliary communications in times of disaster.

You do not have to be a resident of Johnston County to volunteer. ARES meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the American Red Cross office, 805-A S. Third St., Smithfield.

More information on ARES can be found at johnstoncountyares.com. Contact Michael Callam at mcallam@centurylink.net or 919-934-9623.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) has two chapters in Garner. One meets from 6-7 p.m. Mondays. Call Cindy Creech at 919-763-0123 for details. The other group meets from 2-3 p.m. Fridays. Call Mary Lou Meranda at 919-577-0709 for more information or visit tops.org. Both meetings are at the Garner Senior Center, 205 E. Garner Road.

The purpose of the group is to provide support, share information about healthy living and celebrate success with weight loss.

Johnston County MS Support Group

The Johnston County MS Support Group meets at 11 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month at The Church at Clayton Crossings, 11407 U.S. 70 W., Clayton. These free meetings are open to people with multiple sclerosis and their families.

Overeaters Anonymous

An Overeaters Anonymous support group meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at First Presbyterian Church of Garner, 503 Lakeside Drive. Park in the rear of the church and look for the OA signs. Call Sherylyn at 919-779-6392 or Regina at 919-614-3425 for more information.

Parenting workshops

Partnership for Children of Johnston County offers two programs for parents with young children.

Motheread is a 12-week self-paced program that combines teaching literacy skills with child development and family empowerment.

The Incredible Years parent program offers weekly group sessions for 14 to 16 weeks.

Participants learn to promote children’s academic, social and emotional skills.

For information on times and location, contact Erica Reid at 919-202-0002, ext. 258, or email ereid@pfcjc.org.

Southeast Regional Library events

Southeast Regional Library hosts free and inexpensive events to help educate local residents and promote literacy at 908 7th Ave., Garner. For details, go to WakeGov.com/libraries.