The East Smithfield Improvement Organization will meet at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 28) at Mitchener Memorial Baptist Church, 911 Blount St., Smithfield.

Retirees to meet

The Johnston County Chapter of the National Association of Retired and Active Federal Employees will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Golden Corral on North Bright Leaf Boulevard in Smithfield.

'Color Me Healthy'

A nutrition workshop for childcare providers is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center, 2736 N.C. 210, Smithfield. "Color Me Healthy" is for childcare providers working with children ages 4-5. The cost is $3, and the deadline to register is Nov. 2.

For more information, call Debbie Stroud at 919-989-5380 or send an e-mail to debra_stroud@ncsu.edu.

Clayton Newcomers

The Clayton Newcomers and Neighbors Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd St., Clayton. Clayton Mayor Jodie McLeod will speak. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 919-359-6003 or visit claytonnewcomers.com.

'Trunk or Treat'

"Trunk or Treat" is scheduled from 5:30 till 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Cleveland Fire Station on Cleveland Road in the Cleveland community.

Last day for market

The Clayton Farm and Community Market will celebrate its final day of the 2009 season on Saturday, Oct. 31. The last day will feature a costume contest for dogs at 10 a.m.; a costume contest for kids at 11 a.m.; and a pumpkin-carving contest at noon. Bring your own pumpkin; the market will provide decorations and carving utensils. The market will be open from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Burlington reunion

Employees of the former Burlington Industries plant in Smithfield will hold their reunion from 2 till 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Smithfield Middle School, 2455 Buffalo Road, Smithfield. The cost is $12.50 per person.

The deadline to register is Oct. 25. For more information, call 919-965-5685.

'HOLYween' in Clayton

A 'HOLYween' celebration is scheduled from 5 till 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at First Missionary Baptist Church, 304 N. Lombard St., Clayton. The event will feature pizza and games. For more information, call 919-553-5519 or 919-333-7402.

Parenting class

The Johnston County Health Department will offer a parenting class in November. Sessions are scheduled from 3 till 5 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18 at the Health Department, 517 N. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield. Topics includes infant health, immunizations, lead safety, infant CPR, first aid, choosing a day-care center, dental health, discipline and car-seat safety. To register, call 989-5200.

Contestants sought

Johnston County's Outstanding Little Miss Pageant is seeking contestants ages 3-12. The pageant is scheduled for Jan. 23, 2010, in the W.J. Barefoot Auditorium in Benson. For more information, call 919-414-8926 or send an e-mail to MissJohnstonED@aol.com.

Halloween in Clayton

Clayton will hold its Halloween parade at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The parade route begins at the large parking lot on Main Street and ends at 4 p.m. at the Town Square located at Main, Fayetteville, Second and O'Neal streets. For more details, call 553-1555.

Tool drive

A tool drive is under way to benefit the Fuller Center of Johnston County. The Fuller Center, a new housing ministry, will use the tools to stock a construction trailer. For a list of drop-off sites, or to make a donation, call 1-866-966-8476 or visit FullerCenterJCNC.org.

Cleveland Library

The Cleveland Library has dropped the fee requirement for library cards issued to patrons living outside of Cleveland Township. Johnston and Wake residents 5 and older may obtain a library card for free. The library is at 5533 N.C. 42 West in the Cleveland community.