The Garner Citizen

Help the Boy Scouts, show off your spelling skills this weekend

Here are some weekend events in or around Garner…

Boy Scout barbecue fundraiser on Friday: Troop 391 will host a barbecue fundraiser at Garner United Methodist Church (201 Methodist Drive) from 4 to 8 p.m. A barbecue plate dinner is $8, and includes pork barbecue with baked beans, slaw, hushpuppies and sweet tea. Pork barbecue by the pound is $8; Southern Brunswick Stew is $8 for one quart.

Spelling bee competition on Saturday at Crabtree Valley Mall (4325 Glenwood Ave in Raleigh): Macy’s is holding its fifth annual Spelling Bee competition in 29 store locations across the country, including Crabtree Valley. Registration will begin at noon, and the competition will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m.

More info: Our previous post or www.macys.com/spellingbee

Classic rock on Sunday at Locked and Loaded (1125 Hwy 70 West): Tony Mills (Garner High School Class of ‘84) and The New Dinosaurs (Mike Gardner, Kyle Garris) play from 2 to 6 p.m. (via Garner High School Alumni Facebook page)

More info: Locked & Loaded Grill, (919) 661-6688

Whatever you decide to do this weekend, make it a great one!

GUMC barbecue fundraiser, Easter egg hunt this weekend

Garner United Methodist Church is holding one of Garner Relay’s biggest — and arguably most delicious — fundraiser today.

The church is having its annual barbecue chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 201 Methodist Drive in the Christian Life Center of the church. Plates are $8, and delivery is available for parties of 10 or more. If you’re even considering getting a plate, here’s a bit of advice: go soon. Word is they sold out early last year.

On Saturday, children can meet the Easter Bunny, decorate and fly their own kites and play on inflatable attractions during the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Benson Park. Children 8 and under will be divided into three age groups to hunt for candy eggs and prizes. Participants should bring their own Easter baskets. There is no rain date for this event — if the weather is bad, candy will be handed out under the large shelter between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The egg hunt will be held at noon.

Also on Saturday, Garner Grows community farm garden will have its groundbreaking at 10 a.m. Garner Grows bring together people of all ages in an educational-agricultural environment by growing seasonal healthy foods sustainably. The organization has partnered with education, business, and local government groups and is funded through $20/year family memberships, grants, and donations. The land is located on Hwy 70 directly opposite Locked & Loaded Grill.