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Thursday July 1 2010 - Monday July 5 2010 July 4th Summer Sale Merchants offer special savings on all or specially priced merchandise. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7. Location: Carolina Premium Outlets, Smithfield. 1025 Industrial Park Dr., Ste. 905 Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: Crystal Yelverton, 919 989-8757

 Friday July 2 2010 Kenly's July 4th Celebration Bring a blanket and enjoy family fun and games, music ending with a fireworks display. Event time 7pm. Fire works will begin at dark. Location: Behind Days Inn at TA Truckstop, Kenly. 206 W. Second St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free. Phone: Veronica Williams, 919 284-2116

Friday July 2 2010 - Friday July 30 2010 The Country Tonight Music Show Great traditional country music in a down home rustic setting. Professional bands alternate each Friday night so each week the show is different. Show time: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. July show dates: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Location: Corner of Webb and Waddell Streets, Selma. 112 N. Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices or visit www.countrytonightmusicshow.com Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199

Saturday July 3 2010 4th of July Ringing of the Bells Celebration Come join the celebration 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Enjoy the ringing-of-the-bells and home-made ice cream. Everyone will get the chance to ring a bell! Enjoy a tour of the Coats Museum and House. Event time 11:30 am. Location: Coats Estate, 3317 Old Fairground Rd., Angier. Coats Estate 3317 Old Fairground Rd. Angier, NC 27501 Admission: Free. Phone: Alice Honeycutt, 919 894-4443

Saturday July 3 2010 Archer Lodge Family Fun Day There will be a road race, kids games, bingo, horseshoes, homemade ice cream, cake walk, a band, talent show, golf, pig cook off, all ending with a spectacular fireworks display. Event time: 8am-until dark. Location: Archer Lodge Park. Admission: Free. Phone: Natalie Norris, 919 553-5629

Saturday July 3 2010 Celebrate Cleveland - July 4th Event Parade, food, games, entertainment, walk on ballgame, street dance and fireworks. Event time: 10-9pm. Location: Community College Annex, Cleveland. Admission: Free Phone: Cookie Pope, 919 934-6187

Saturday July 3 2010 Independence Day Celebration Program will begin at 10am with opening remarks, the National Anthem, Flag Retirement Ceremony and readings. Kid friendly events include face painting, bouncy house and rock wall. Free ice cream and watermelon. 9am-3pm. Location: Clayton's Farmers' Market 439 E. Main St. PO Box 1452 Clayton, NC 27520 Admission: Free Phone: Detria Blount, 919-553-4700

Sunday July 4 2010 Benson's 4th of July Fourth of July Celebration with food, games, entertainment, and live music, raffle, and fireworks. Event time: 3pm - 9:30pm. Location: Singing Grove, Benson. 1204 N. Johnson St. PO Box 69 Benson, NC 27504 Admission: Free. Phone: Lisa Smith, 919 894-5117

Sunday July 4 2010 Selma's All American Festival Come celebrate our nation's birthday in Uptown Selma. There will be live entertainment, craft and food vendors, a children's area, and a fireworks presentation 9:15. Event time: 5-10pm. Location: 100 Block of Raiford Street. 100 N. Raiford St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Free Phone: Joe Carter, 919 975-1411

Monday July 5 2010 Pine Level July Fourth Celebration Amusements, kickball and softball tournaments, live entertainment, fire truck rides through out the day. Fireworks begin at 9pm. Location: Sam Godwin Park, Pine Level. Admission: Free. Phone: Connie Capps, 919 965-2284

Monday July 5 2010 Smithfield's Friends of the 4th The afternoon and evening festival will be filled with games, music by Ragged Company and Coco Logo, food, and lots of fun ending with a fireworks display. Event time 5pm, with fireworks at 9:30pm. Location: Town Commons, Smithfield. Admission: Free. Phone: Chris Johnson, 919 934-0887

Wednesday July 7 2010 Kenly Public Library Summer Program Be creative at Kenly Public Library Summer Program. Featuring Muddy the Mudcat. Event time: 10:30am. Location: Kenly Public Library 205 E. Edgerton St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free. Phone: Betty Pope, 919 284-4217

Wednesday July 7 2010 Music for the Lunch Bunch Free summer concert series focused on classical music featuring Nikki DoBell McCaslin on the trombone. Event time: 12:15pm. Location: First Presbyterian Church, Smithfield. Admission: Free Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930

Saturday July 10 2010 - Saturday July 31 2010 American Music Jubilee This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Matinees: 1:40pm, Evenings: 7:40pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839 or (919) 202-992. July Show dates: 10, 17, 22, 24, 31. Location: Rudy Theatre, Selma. 300 N. Raiford St. PO Box 429 Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for show times & ticket prices. Phone: Spook Joyner, 919 202-9927

Saturday July 10 2010 Bookfair and Homeschool Conference This event is open the public and will include 12 workshops and vendors of new and used educational materials. Additional info at www.jchenc.org. Event time 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Location: Wilson's Mills Baptist Church, 652 Swift Creek Rd., Smithfield. Admission: Free.

Saturday July 10 2010 Canaanland Anniversary Canaanland, a southern gospel trio from Princeton, NC who are best known for their spirit-filled anointed services! Special guest for the evening will be The Royal Descendants. Show time: 7pm. 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

Saturday July 10 2010 Tricks of the Trade: 19th Century Artisans The site will host a small scale 19th Century Sutler Fair that will include trades and crafts such as blacksmithing, pottery, spinning and weaving, natural dyeing, woodworking, candle making, and more. The participants will engage the public by discussing their techniques, tools, and the required skill sets for their particular trade. Event time: 10am-4pm. Location: Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Four Oaks. 5466 Harper House Rd. Four Oaks, NC 27524 Admission: Free. Phone: Megan Phillips, 910 594-0789

Sunday July 11 2010 Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center The Clayton Center and Ava Gardner Museum of Smithfield announce the Capital Bank and Parrish, Pulleyn & Young Wealth Management, Inc. Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center film series. The theme of the inaugural Summer 2010 series is Kids Courageous. This week's film: Spirited Away. Event time: 3pm. Location: The Clayton Center 111 E. Second St. PO Box 879 Clayton, NC 27528 Admission: Call for information. Phone: Heidi Stump, 919 553-1737

Wednesday July 14 2010 Kenly Public Library Summer Program Be creative at Kenly Public Library Summer Program. Featuring Judi Levy and her horses (carriage rides). Event time: 10:30am. Location: Kenly Public Library 205 E. Edgerton St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free. Phone: Betty Pope, 919 284-4217

Wednesday July 14 2010 Music for the Lunch Bunch Free summer concert series focused on classical music featuring violin duo Krista Cala and Sherry Lattin. Location: Johnston Community College Auditorium, Smithfield. Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930

Thursday July 15 2010 Arts in Healthcare Program John McFadden featured artist demonstrating jewelry making techniques. Event time: 11am - 1pm. Location: Johnston Health, Clayton Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930

Thursday July 15 2010 Plein Air Paint Out Artists gather for brief tour of location and use remainder of day to paint in the out-of-doors. Open to all artists and free of charge to participants. Event time: 9am. Location: Clayton Farmers Market, Town Square. Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930

Thursday July 15 2010 Sundown in Downtown Bring your family and enjoy a concert under the stars featuring Highway 50 South Band. Event time: 5:30pm-9pm. Location: Singing Grove, Benson Admission: Free. Phone: Loretta Byrd, 919 894-3825

Thursday July 15 2010 - Sunday July 18 2010 Tarheel League State Softball Tournament Come watch teams play for the title of Tarheel League State Softball Champion. All day event. Location: Smithfield Parks & Recreation, Smithfield Community Park. 600 Booker Dairy Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: charged. Phone: Gary Johnson, 919 934-2148

Friday July 16 2010 Third on Third Summer Concert Series Free concert featuring Sound Express, a 7-piece high-energy band that features dance hits from the '50s to Disco, Motown and current dance hits. Event time: 7-9:30 pm. Location: Corner of Third and Johnston Streets Admission: Free. Phone: Chris Johnson, 919 934-0887

Saturday July 17 2010 Ride for the Land 2010 On July 17, 2010, Triangle Land Conservancy will host its 5th annual bike tour, Ride for the Land 2010. The tour will bring attention to Triangle Land Conservancy's work to protect the water quality, farms and forests of the Triangle region. Location: Corinth-Holders School 3976 NC Hwy 231 NC Hwy 231 North & Flower Hill Rd. Middlesex, NC 27557 Admission: Registration: $40.00 Phone: Doug Nicholas, 919 833-3662 x102

Sunday July 18 2010 Bluegrass Sunday at Country Tonight! Bluegrass Sunday featuring "Samantha Casey & the Bluegrass Jam; Doors open at 2 p.m.; showtime 3 p.m. Location: Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets 112 N. Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices or visit www.countrytonightmusicshow.com Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199

Sunday July 18 2010 Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center The Clayton Center and Ava Gardner Museum of Smithfield announce the Capital Bank and Parrish, Pulleyn & Young Wealth Management, Inc. Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center film series. The theme of the inaugural Summer 2010 series is Kids Courageous. This week's film: Whale Rider. Event time: 3pm. Location: The Clayton Center 111 E. Second St. PO Box 879 Clayton, NC 27528 Admission: Call for information. Phone: Heidi Stump, 919 553-1737

Monday July 19 2010 - Friday July 23 2010 Lazy-O-Farm Rize and Shine Summer Farm Camp Week-long adventure includes barnyard activities, gardening and nature walks. Daily devotions, safety issues, stewardship and flag etiquette and featured crafts add to the fun. Also enjoy the weekends with entertainment for the family. Event time: Registration required. Location: 3583 Packing Plant Rd., Smithfield. 3583 Packing Plant Road Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for prices and appointments. Phone: Tami Thompson, 919 934-1132

Wednesday July 21 2010 Kenly Public Library Summer Program Be creative at Kenly Public Library Summer Program. Featuring Smokey the Bear. Event time: 10:30 am Location: Kenly Public Library 205 E. Edgerton St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free. Phone: Betty Pope, 919 284-4217

Thursday July 22 2010 - Sunday July 25 2010 North Carolina State Tournament NC State (East) 12U Baseball Tournament. Eight teams from Eastern NC. Location: Kenly Area Parks And Recreation Center (KAPARC) on College Avenue 406 S. College St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Call for info. Phone: Tim Narron, 919 284-9667

Sunday July 25 2010 Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center The Clayton Center and Ava Gardner Museum of Smithfield announce the Capital Bank and Parrish, Pulleyn & Young Wealth Management, Inc. Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center film series. The theme of the inaugural Summer 2010 series is Kids Courageous. This week's film: The Incredibles. Event time: 3pm. Location: The Clayton Center 111 E. Second St. PO Box 879 Clayton, NC 27528 Admission: Call for information. Phone: Heidi Stump, 919 553-1737

Wednesday July 28 2010 Kenly Public Library Summer Program Be creative at Kenly Public Library Summer Program. Featuring Kenly Fire Department. Event time: 10:30am. Location: Kenly Public Library 205 E. Edgerton St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free. Phone: Betty Pope, 919 284-4217

Wednesday July 28 2010 Music for the Lunch Bunch Free summer concert series focused on classical music featuring Julie Stewart, vocalist. Location: First Baptist Church, Smithfield. Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930 Thursday July 29 2010 Band of Oz/Town Square Concert Series Bring a blanket or sit on the grass and enjoy the music. Refreshments, including soft drinks, beer and wine will be available. Event time: 7pm-9pm. Location: Town Square - 100 W. Main St., Clayton. Admission: Free. Phone: Bruce Naegelen, 919 553-1545