Garner Deadlines Thursday by 12 p.m. (the week prior to publication date) is the deadline for submission of typed, faxed and handwritten items to be submitted for the following week's paper. They can be faxed to 552-7564. The deadline for e-mailed submissions is Friday by 5 p.m. Send emails to kgriffith@raleighsouthonline.com. Submissions should be no longer than 100 words.

Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive The Sons of American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina will again be sponsoring the collection of can and dried food goods for the local Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry. The intent of the Pantry is to distribute emergency supplies to those in need in and around the Fuquay-Varina area. The collection began on Friday, Oct. 23 and will run through Friday, Nov. 20. Once again the Recreation Room at Post 116 at 6400 Johnson Pond Road in Fuquay-Varina will be sued as the drop off area. Thank you for your support in providing a helping hand to those in need during this time of year.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Raleigh First Church of the Nazarene in Garner is registering now through Nov. 22 for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. This community-wide event is open for boys and girls in K5 - Sixth grade. Registration forms are available at the church office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F. For more information, please call the church office at 919-772-0515.

Love and loss during the holidays Amedisys Hospice is offering an opportunity to those who have lost loved ones to learn ways of coping through the holiday season and to share their stories. The meetings will be 10 consecutive Monday evenings, Nov. 9 to Jan. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Amedisys Hospice office, 220 New Fidelity Court (Yeargan Road and Hwy 70E). For information or to register contact Ann Ritter at 919-773-4865 or aritter3225@amedisys.com.

Turkey and Ham Shoots Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church near Archer Lodge will hold a series of turkey and ham shoots Nov. 20-21, Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 4-5. The hours are 7 to 8:30 each night. A ladies shoot and a youth shoot are included. The cost is $5 per shot. Concessions will be available. Proceeds will go to the church’s Relay for Life team and World Changers youth mission project. For more information, please visit the church’s Web site at www.clydeschapel.org, e-mail clydeschapel@bellsouth.net or call 365-6969. Clyde’s Chapel is located at 16657 Buffalo Road, Wendell, at the corner of Turnipseed and Buffalo roads.

Southern Regional GAP Kincare Support Group The Southern Regional GAP (Grandparents as Parents) Kincare Support Group meets once a month on the third Friday evening of the month at 6:30 p.m. The mission of the Southern Regional GAP is to provide ongoing support not only to grandparents but all family members caring for other family members. GAP meets at the Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church at 310 N. Ennis St. in Fuquay-Varina. The downstairs meeting room can be accessed through the back entrance. Come share resources and community support and listen to informative speakers. Bring a dish for a potluck dinner and join our group for a chance to gather useful information and talk with other family members just like you. Childcare will be provided. Meetings will be held Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, 2009. Contact Ruth Cole at 919-567-1017 or Debi Sikes at 919-341-2914.

Sunrise Celebrity Buffet Breakfast Passage Home, a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty in Wake County, will be holding a fundraising breakfast on Nov. 21 featuring Grammy nominee Cynthia Jones and Oprah contest winner LaShell Griffin. Key event details are below and a release can be found online or at the bottom of this email. For more information, please contact Erin Bergstrom at ebergstrom@passagehome.org or call 919-834-0666 x230. Please RSVP for the Sunrise Celebrity Buffet Breakfast for Passage Home by Nov. 18. The breakfast will take place at O’Charley’s on Fayetteville Road from 7 to 9:30 a.m. A $20 donation is requested.

Second Annual Angel Gala On Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, Brittany’s Battle, Inc. will host Second Annual Angel Gala to be held at 1705 Prime in Raleigh. The Garner, N.C. non-profit organization, Brittany’s Battle, Inc. supports families battling cancer. The group also raises dollars for lung cancer research. This year’s event will feature a buffet dinner, dancing, door prizes and an on-line and silent auction. GMHS will collect donations for the UNC Children’s Hospital at their Oct. 30 game against East Wake. East Garner Middle will once again host their annual Penny Wars! Tickets can be purchased through www.etix.com or www.brittanysbattle.org/AngelGala.aspx. Individual tickets cost $30 prior to Nov. 15 and $35 after that. A reserved table costs $200. Please contact Tammy at 621-2721 for more information or to find out how to help.

Fantastic Sams Food Drive Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, located on HWY 401 in the Wal Mart shopping center, will be holding a food drive for the Food Bank of Wake County. For any two cans of nonperishable food you bring in, $2 will be taken off of the regular price of a $15 haircut. For every four or more items you can receive $5 off any chemical service such as color or get 25 percent off any hair care products. The dates for this event will run from Nov. 22, 2009 through Dec. 20, 2009. So stop by today and help Fantastic Sams help others over the holiday season.

SJHS Class of ‘79 The South Johnston High School Class of 1979 is having their 30th year reunion Nov. 28, 2009 at the Johnston County Country Club in Smithfield, N.C. from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information, please call Cindy Johnson at 919-662-0004 or Debbie Barbour at 919-801-9497.

South Johnston HS 1984 Class Reunion South Johnston High School Class of 1984 is planning their 25th year class reunion for later this fall. If you were part of the 1984 SJHS class, contact Pam Stephenson at 919 894-1748, pam.stephenson@embarqmail.com or Ronnie Lee at 919-818-4270, barnstormer1932@ yahoo.com.

Garner Senior High School's Class of 1990's The 20th High School Reunion will be held Saturday Mar. 20, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the Raleigh Marriott City Center (located at 500 Fayetteville St. in Raleigh) Go to www.garner1990.my event.com/ to enter your contact information, RSVP, see details of events and purchase tickets.

Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group Memory Loss and Dementia Caregiver Support Group. Provides emotional support and practical information for family members and caregivers of those with memory loss and dementia. Meets at Sunrise Assisted Living of Cary second Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. Please RSVP to 919-462-9147.

Volunteers Needed Can you spare one hour per month? If so, would you donate it to us? Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers who are willing to spare one hour of their time to deliver lunch to home bound citizens in the Garner area on weekdays only. For more information, please call 919-772-5057 or visit the Garner Senior Center at 205 E. Garner Road between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays.

Bible Buddies New Life Wesleyan Church is offering Bible Buddies, a special needs class, for ages K-5th. Held every Sunday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The class focuses on music, sensory activities, art, snacks and one on one Bible teaching. Each child is prayed for every Sunday. All disabilities are welcome. Lots of fun for the kids and a chance for parents /caregivers to relax. For more information, please call Lisa at 919-934-7497.

Military Families Connection This is a group of military families that live away from a base, who meet to learn from and lean on each other. It is very important to be with others that are going through the same thing that you are. We can help you through the difficult time when your loved one is in harm’s way, or will be deployed soon. We have classes, speakers as needed, and discuss problems and resources. Anyone is welcome to come. We meet the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Triangle Baptist Church at 9713 Old Stage Road. Childcare is provided. For more information, please call 919-661-7755.

Yes He Can Prayer meeting Yes He Can, a weekly prayer meeting, takes place every Sunday from 8 to 9 a.m. at East Garner Middle School’s auditorium. The prayer meeting is sponsored by the Kingdom Advancement and Empowerment Center. For more information, please contact the church at 919-772-8454 or visit www.Kingdom-Advance.org.

SouthsideChristian School Southside Christian School (near 40/42) is currently enrolling students. Low student/teacher ratio. Excellent ABeka curriculum. Degreed teachers. Join a Christian school for Christian families. Call 919-553-7652.

Scouts Needed Troop 397 meets every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of Church in Garner (1008 Vandora Springs Road). The Troop is looking for new members, but those interested must be in at least sixth grade. The Troop does a number of activities including camping, hiking, community service projects and much more.

Red Hat Society Interested in joining a day-time Red Hat Society group? Our chapter is seeking a few new members -- congenial women 50 and older who want to have fun, meet new friends, lunch at a different restaurant each month, play RH bingo, ride to our outing in a limo, etc. We meet the first Friday of the month (subject to change for holiday months) at 11:30. For more information, please contact the Queen Mum at 661-7368.

Christian Academy Lighthouse Christian Academy NOW Enrolling Grades 1-12. A.C.E. Curriculum, We offer relaxed atmosphere, positive influence, smaller class sizes, Art, Drama, Key Club, Service Projects, History and Science Fairs, P.E., Tutoring and so much more! For more information, please call 427-8362.

Volunteers needed The North Carolina Emergency Reserves (NCER) has opportunities for all who wish to be involved in most aspects of disaster-response. Membership is open to all state citizens age 18 and up. For more information, please call 919-269-3453 or email ncerpio@yahoo.com.

Immunization Clinic Wake County Human Services offers an Immunization Clinic on Mondays and Fridays at the Wake County Southern Regional Center. The SRC is located at 130 N. Judd Parkway NE in Fuquay-Varina, directly across from the U.S. Post Office, and is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Appointments are recommended and can be made by calling 212-7000 and requesting an appointment at SRC. Fees are based on the type of vaccine used, but all children’s’ vaccines are free for all children 18 and younger.