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November is packed with events to get you in the Holiday spirit - and celebrate the joys of living in Johnston County.

Friday November 7 - Saturday November 29 AMJ Christmas Show Take a nostalgic trip back to an innocent age when anticipation of Santa's visit made the holidays magical. Enjoy gospel favorites and the contemporary beat of hits like "Christmas in Dixie". Matinees 1:40pm or 2:10pm. Evening Shows 7:40pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839 or November Show dates: 7-8, 13-15, 20-22, 28-29 Location: Rudy Theatre, Selma. 300 N. Raiford St. P.O. Box 429 Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices & availability. Phone: Spook Joyner, 919 202-9927

Friday November 7 - Friday November 28 Country Tonight! Come hear the best country music from today and yesterday and comedy that will keep you laughing in your seat! Each week, Country Tonight offers a featured band that performs some of your favorite country songs. With a little family comedy added to the show, you have the ingredients for a night of fun! Show time: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. Additional November dates: 14, 21, 28 Location: Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets. 112 N Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices and this week's featured band or visit www.coun Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199

Saturday November 8 Princeton Veterans Day Celebration Come join the celebration and support those in service to our country past and present. There will be a parade, contests, entertainment, guest speakers and more! Event time 10am-5pm. Location: Center & Edwards Streets. Admission: Free. Phone: Kevin Doughtery, 919 965-5661

Saturday November 8 - Sunday November 9 Steel Guitar Jam Come hear the incredible sounds of the steel guitar from steel guitarists from a five-state area, including a presentation by well-know steel guitarist Joe Turner of South Carolina and Allyn Love of Nashville, Tennessee! Show times: Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Location: Corner of Webb and Waddell Streets. 112 N Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199 Friday

November 14 Country Tonight! Come hear the best country music from today and yesterday and comedy that will keep you laughing in your seat! Each week, Country Tonight offers a featured band that performs some of your favorite country songs. With a little family comedy added to the show, you have the ingredients for a night of fun! Show time: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. Location: Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets. 112 N Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices and this week's featured band or visit www.coun Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199

Friday November 14 - Saturday November 15 East Coast Gospel Music Association Convention Come hear your favorite Southern Gospel from the Ambassadors, Canaanland, Heavensent, Legacy, Master's III, Royal Descendants, Second Edition, Servants Heart, and Watchman Quartet. Show times: Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: $1.00 at door. Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099

Monday November 17 - Wednesday November 26 Lazy O Farm Turkey Dayz Bring your Thanksgiving feast to the farm. There are hayrides, farm animals, picnic areas and interactive fun farm education. Make a turkey to take home! Location: 3583 Packing Plant Rd., Smithfield 3583 Packing Plant Road Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for prices and appointment. Phone: Tami Thompson, 919 934-1132

Tuesday November 18 Let's Mix It Up Pam Beck, horticulturalist, columnist and author will discuss how to create a mixed border for your garden as well as aspects of making gardening easier! Event time: 7pm. Location: Arboretum, 1240 East Market St., Smithfield 1240 E. Market St. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for prices. Phone: Lin Frye, 919 209-2052

Friday November 21 - Sunday November 30 Meadow Lights The largest fantasy of Christmas Lights in this area! Enjoy an authentic manger scene, a carousel ride and more. Visit the old-fashioned candy store, ride the train and visit Santa! Times: Mon-Thur 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sun 5pm-11pm. Location: Seven miles south of Benson off Hwy 96 on Godwin Lake Road. 4546 Godwin Lake Road Benson, NC 27504 Admission: Free. Phone: Roy Johnson, 919 894-4370 Friday

November 21 The Wonder Bread Years A Salute to the Baby Boomer Generation, the Wonder Bread Years is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between stand-up and theater. Pat Hazell has developed a leisurely paced but effective extended standup comedy act built around the societal absurdities that bombarded his psyche while growing up during the baby boom years. Nostalgia Series. Show time 7pm. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099

Saturday November 22 Johnston County Horse Show Series This show series is dedicated to offering a fun and exciting horse show while still maintaining a down home atmosphere that encourages family participation. Open to riders and horses/mules from all riding levels, breeds & disciplines. Event time 8:30am. Location: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield. Admission: Free for spectators. Phone: Michele McLaughlin, 919 934-1344

Friday November 28 - Saturday November 29 Lights on the Neuse Come for family Christmas fun with a hayride filled with holiday lights and scenes. There is a candy shop and you can have your picture made with Santa! Event time: 6pm-10pm. www.lightsontheneuse.com. Location: 1620 Loop Road, Clayton. 1387 Loop Road Clayton, NC 27527 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Glenn Boyette, 919 553-0016

Friday November 28 - Sunday November 30 Midnight Madness & After Thanksgiving Sale Select merchants will open at midnight on Thanksgiving night for fantastic savings! Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all stores will open early and merchants will offer discounts for early-bird shoppers. Please call center for holiday hours. Location: Carolina Premium Outlets, Smithfield. 1025 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 905 Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: Crystal Yelverton, 919 989-8757

Saturday November 29 - Sunday November 30 NASCAR Weekly Racing - Whelen All-American Series This 2-day event of racing with Late Model Stock, Limited Late Model, Super Stock, Street Stock, 4 Cylinder Modified 4's, UCar, V-6 UCar. Winner of the 2007 race was Denny Hamlin! Event times: Sat 6:30pm, Sun 2pm. Location: 8071 Newsome Mill Rd, Kenly. 8071 Newsome Mill Rd. Lucama, NC 27851 Admission: Call for ticket prices Phone: Becky Dixon Boone, 919 284-1114