Community Notes

Fundraisers

•  Ken’s Korny Corn Maze in Garner has teamed up with North Carolina’s Outstanding Little Miss Queens to host Family Fun Night Out 4-9 p.m. Sept. 28.

Mention Children’s Miracle Network when purchasing tickets and a portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to this charity.

•  The Sue Daniels Memorial Run/Walk for Backpack Buddies begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 13 at Wilson’s Mills Town Hall, 101 Railroad St. Register online at runtheeast.com.

•  The Rotary clubs of Clayton will hold their annual wine-tasting fundraiser at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at The Clayton Center, 111 E. Second St.

Proceeds support the clubs’ scholarship funds.

•  The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is holding its annual Outback Steakhouse fundraiser Oct.10 at the Smithfield Outback Steakhouse.

Two seatings are available, 11a.m. and 1 p.m. for $10. For tickets, call 919-202-0002 or come to the Partnership for Children Selma office, 1406-A S. Pollock St., Selma.

•  A Party in Pink Zumbathon marathon event is scheduled from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Riverwood Middle School gymnasium. Tickets are $5.

Contact Karrin Quinn at kdq@mindspring.com. Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity.

•  The Johnston Health Champions 5K Walk/Run will begin at 8 a.m. Oct. 27 at the front of Johnston Medical Center in Smithfield. Children 12 and under can walk with a parent or guardian for free.

Entry fees are $25 for the run or $20 for the walk.

Proceeds support a capital campaign to expand and renovate the hospital’s emergency department.

Registration forms are at the HealthQuest wellness center or at johnstonhealth.org.

Concerts

•  Clayton Town Square Concert Series dates are the third Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Town Square at 100 W. Main St.

Market open

•  The Clayton Farm & Community Market is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays on the Town Square at Main and O’Neill streets.

Classes

•  Johnston Community College offers free business seminars and counseling at the Workforce Development Center, 135 Bestwood Drive in Clayton.

Contact Shelley Gardner, 919-209-2591, swgardner@johnstoncc.edu.

The school also offers continuing education courses. Call Vic McCormick 919-209-2595.

Students also can find information and register online at johnstoncc.edu/sbcregistration.aspx.

•  The Clayton Parks and Recreation After-School program for kids in grades K-5 operates Monday-Friday from school dismissal to 6 p.m.

Call Wanda Tetterton at 919-553-1550 for information.