 Business After Hours and Ham & Yam Sponsors Reception
Thursday, May 3, 5:30 - 7 pm, Bistro on Third
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28th Ham & Yam Festival
set for May 4-5 in Smithfield
Now in its 28th year, the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival will host free concerts at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5.
Legendary southern rock band, Molly Hatchet, will take the stage on Friday evening and country group, The Lost Trailers, will perform on Saturday. Craft vendors will line the streets on Saturday, May 5, along with entertainment on two stages and fun activities for the entire family.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, May 1
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Kiwanis Ham & Yam Supper
Thursday, May 3
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours & Sponsors Reception
Friday, May 4
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. What's That Yam Thing? Entries Accepted
6:30 p.m. Barbecue Cook-Off Chief Cook's Meeting
8:30 p.m. Free Molly Hatchet Concert at the Stevens Sausage Pavilion
11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Vendor Check-in and Set-up
Saturday, May 5
5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Vendor Check-in and Set-up
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Methodist Men's Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Barbecue Cook-Off Judging (On-Site Culinary, Blind Taste Culinary)
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. What's That Yam Thing? Entries Accepted
9:00 a.m. 2012 Ham & Yam Festival Begins
11:00 a.m. Yam Thing? Winners Announced and Prizes Awarded
11:00 a.m. Barbecue Cook-Off Judging (Showmanship)
1:00 p.m. Piglet Stampede Fun Run
2:00 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest
3:30 p.m. Hog Trot 5k
2:30 p.m. Barbecue Cook-Off Winners Announced and Prizes Awarded
5:00 p.m. Festival Closes
7:00 p.m. Rubber Duck Race
8:30 p.m. Free The Lost Trailers Concert at the Stevens Sausage Pavilion
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Boost Mobile on S. Bright Leaf has grand opening
Wireless World 1, Inc. dba Boost Mobile and Virgin Wireless celebrated its grand opening on April 20 and 21. The new store, located at 909 S. Bright Leaf Boulevard in the Food Lion Shopping Center in Smithfield, sells Direct TV, security cameras, phones and accessories as well as wireless service. The business is owned by Nick Dari, who also has a store in Kenly. Phone number for the Smithfield store is 919.934.9966.
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Chambers to name Teacher of the Year
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Johnston County's Teacher of the Year will be named on May 7 at the 19th Annual Flame For Learning Award Banquet at 6 pm at the Johnston County Agricultural Center. Speaker at this year's event will be Dr. Tom Williams, founder of Strategic Educational Alliances, Inc. and a former assistant superintendent with the Johnston County Schools.
In an effort to support and elevate the recognition level of local educators, the Johnston County Association of Chambers of Commerce initiated this internationally recognized program. Through the aid of business sponsors, the association secures funds to reward twenty outstanding educators for their innovation and creativity in the classroom - and one will be named the school system's Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013.
Join us at this annual countywide event as we celebrate our outstanding educators in Johnston County. For more information about sponsorships or support for this program, please visit the following lnk.
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CWBN Spring Tea will honor scholarship winners
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Tyronna Hooker |
The CWBN will name scholarship recipients at its 2012 Spring Tea Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, May 17 at the Holiday Inn Express in Smithfield. The speaker for the event will be Tyronna Hooker, North Carolina's 2011 Teacher of the Year.
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President's Surprise Patrol visits Pine Level
The Chamber's President's Surprise Patrrol recently made a stop at Parkside Cafe in Pine Level. Owner Connie Pennell receives some fresh homemade cookies, balloons and other goodies from Chamber Ambassadors Gretchen Reed (Doubletree Personnel), Rose House (Four Oaks Bank) and Chamber President Rick Childrey. The President's Surprise Patrol periodically makes brief unannounced visits to members of the Chamber to thank them for their support. Be on the lookout, your business might be next!
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Upcoming Events
May 1 - Chamber Marketing Committee, 3 pm, Chamber office.
May 3- Business After Hours for Ham & Yam Festival, Bistro on Third, 5:30 - 7 pm.
May 4-5 - Ham & Yam Festival, downtown Smithfield.
May 7 - Education Committee, 12 noon, Chamber office.
May 7 - Flame For Learning Award Banquet, Johnston County Agricultural Center, 6 pm.
May 8 - Beautification Committee, 12 noon, DeWayne's.
May 17 - Chamber Women's Business Network Spring Tea Scholarship Luncheon, Holiday Inn Express Smithfield, 11:30 am.
May 22 - Johnston County Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall at Johnston Community College, 7:30 - 9:00 am.
Oct 25 - SAVE THE DATE: Chamber Business Expo, Johnston County Agricultural Center.
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