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Granados: His Father’s Day gift – close, but no cigar

It’s Father’s Day, which, once again, means it’s time to try to find a present for the man who has everything.

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FAITH NOTES

Joy of Discovery Ministry focuses on outreach

Each Sunday, 25 members of the Joy of Discovery Ministry worship together in the Kappa House in Raleigh. But they haven’t let their small size and temporary location stop their congregation from making a difference in the community.
COMMUNITY

Community Notes, June 19

The Wake Forest Fourth of July Committee is seeking photos and memories of the town’s Independence Day celebrations from the years 1973 to 2012. The committee would like to share photos as it prepares to put on the 40th annual Wake Forest Fourth of July celebration. Send photos to wfjuly4th...
COMMUNITY

Volunteer Notes, June 19

Calvin’s Paws, a nonprofit organization focused on the rescue and adoption of cats and dogs, is seeking volunteers. Volunteers are needed for animal transport, adoption counseling, and administrative and fundraising activities. Foster homes and donations are also needed. For more information...
SCHOOL NOTES

School Notes, June 19

Julia E. Meder of Raleigh, a student at Sanderson High, was awarded the Horatio Alger North Carolina scholarship. Scholarship recipients were chosen based on commitment to education, dedication to community service and strength of character in overcoming personal obstacles.
ARTS NOTES

Arts Notes, June 19

The city of Raleigh is seeking artists or artist teams to provide site-specific public art for the Downtown Remote Operations Facility located near Capital Boulevard and Interstate 440. The facility will house units of the city’s Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments.
DAYBOOK

Daybook for June 19-25

This week’s local events. Send Daybook items to nrnews@newsobserver.com or midtownnews@newsobserver.com.
CLUBS, GROUPS, AND ORGANIZATIONS

Club Notes, June 19

Grief support group meetings will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday in classroom 1008 at the Wakefield High School Ninth Grade Center, 931 Durham Road, Wake Forest. Participants will be guided through a series of discussions as well as explore tools to assist them through the grieving process. ...
NORTH RALEIGH NEWS

Pet of the Week

Get to know her: Cotton Ball is an adult white female available for adoption from SAFE Haven for Cats. She is as white and fluffy as her name with strikingly beautiful eyes - one blue and one gold. She comes to SAFE Haven from a hoarding situation and was shy at first, but she is learning to trust...
COMMUNITY

Volunteer Notes, June 16

Calvin’s Paws, a nonprofit organization focused on the rescue and adoption of cats and dogs, is seeking volunteers. Volunteers are needed for animal transport, adoption counseling, and administrative and fundraising activities. Foster homes and donations are also needed. For more information...
SCHOOL NOTES

School Notes, June 16

Karyn Gloden, a teacher at Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy in Raleigh, has been selected to participate in the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute.