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Community Bulletin Board [The Sampson Independent, Clinton, N.C.]
[September 21, 2014]

Community Bulletin Board [The Sampson Independent, Clinton, N.C.]


(Sampson Independent, The (Clinton, NC) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Sept. 21--Garland Senior Center -- will host Brenda Brown from Fayetteville Social Security on Monday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.. The public is welcome, so please join us.

Sampson Soil and Water -- The conservation district will have its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 84 County Complex Road. FMI 592-7963 ext. 3.

Sampson County Branch of the NAACP -- will meet Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church,900 College St., Clinton to elect the Nominating Committee. Any member whose membership dues are current 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected. FMI 910-533-2117.



Democratic headquarters grand opening -- Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m., at its new location, 222 W. Elizabeth St., Clinton. FMI, call 910-299-0505.

Bluegrass music -- "Johnny McLamb and the Drifting River Band" will be at the Bellamy Recreation Center on Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m..


BCCCP's Pink Ribbon Campaign -- serves as a check-up reminder. Churches/Organizations are encouraged to call Sampson County Health Dept. to request your ribbons. 592-1131 ext. 4240 Jingle Mingle -- the Clinton High Market vendor registration is open. If you are interested in being a vendor or would like information about the event on Dec. 6 contact Christy Bullard at [email protected] or 592-2067 ext 6125.

Union High Class of 1974 -- meet and greet on Sept. 26, at 19th Street Kitchen, 919 College St., Clinton 6-8 p.m.. Join for dinner and work on creating an organizational structure for reunions and events.

Coharie Intra-Tribal Council -- Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the Intra-Tribal Council vhairperson. Deadline for submitting nomination forms is Sept. 26. Forms can be printed on-line at www.coharietribe.org or contact the Tribal office at 564-6909. Nominees must be a Coharie Tribe member.

Jane McCullen Bass Reunion -- at Plain View Church at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 27. Bring lunch and beverage. FMI 592-7204 Clinton High Alumni -- Class of 1975 class reunion planning meeting Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. at Lisbon Street Baptist, 401 Lisbon St., Clinton.

Holland Reunion -- will be held at Zoar Church, 740 Zoar Church Road, Salemburg on Sept. 28. Please bring old pictures you would like to share. Bring a covered dish for lunch and beverage. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. FMI 990-4791 or 525-4209.

NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet -- will be Oct. 4, 6 p.m. Deadline for ticket sales Sept. 29. FMI call 564-6941 or 564-4717.

46th Melvin Reunion -- Oct. 5 at White Oak Ruritan Building in White Oak. Doors open at 11 a.m. Covered dish at 1 p.m. All family and friends are welcome. FMI 910-366-3080 Shrimp Fest -- Clinton-Sampson Rotary Club's annual fundraising Thursday, Oct. 16, 5 7 p.m., Sunset Avenue School. For tickets or information, call 910-590-5860.

NCJA 5K Run/Walk --"Run like you're Guilty" on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. with proceeds for Concerns of Police Survivors. Registration: $20, includes t-shirt if registered and paid by Oct. 3. Sponsorships: $100, $250, $500 FMI ncja.ncdoj.gov/5K.aspx Lakewood High Reunion Class of 1984 -- reunion for 30 years in Wilmington Oct. 17-18. Fee of $75 needs to be mailed to Monica Tew Royal, 1001 Country Club Road, Salemburg NC 28385. Deadline is Oct. 2 FMI 850-8231 or 385-6501 Tai Chi classes -- have returned to the Center for Health+Wellness. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays through November from 11:15 a.m. until noon. Free to the public. FMI, call Angela Faircloth at 592-4653.

A 300 Minute Reading Challenge -- starting with the first day of school fathers and men encourage children to read to them for 30 minutes for 10 consecutive weeks with the Million Father March. Sponsored in part by The Black Star Project and Union Elementary. FMI, call Dr. Linda Jewell Carr, [email protected] or 910-532-2014 Narconon -- would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction get them the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. 800-431-1754 or DrugAbuseSolution.com Sampson County -- is conducting a voluntary Community Health Survey. To complete the survey online, visit www.scpfhc.org. All responses are confidential. FMI 592-1131.

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