Activate Selma NC

06/03/2026

Selma! This Saturday June 6th. You will not want to miss this!

06/02/2026

Juneteenth Jam, Friday, June 19, 5 to 9 pm at Johnston Community College, Front Lawn beside Wilson Building parking lot. Come celebrate Juneteenth with us at an unforgettable event honoring freedom, culture, and community! This year's theme, TrailBlazing, brings together the rich traditions of the South in a fun, festive atmosphere packed with heart and heritage. Dress in your best country-inspired look, bring your family and friends, and get ready to celebrate in true Southern style.

Come celebrate Juneteenth with us at an unforgettable event honoring freedom, culture, and community! This year's theme, TrailBlazing, brings together the rich traditions of the South in a fun, festive atmosphere packed with heart and heritage.

06/02/2026

Youth Camps at Johnston Community College!

We still have openings in several exciting camps, but they are filling up quickly!

🎸 STEM Guitar Camp – Build a guitar while exploring engineering, design, and technology. Ages 13-17

👨‍🍳 Chef in Training – Learn kitchen skills, prepare delicious recipes, and discover the fun of cooking. Ages 10-11

📱 Digital Media Creators & Explorers – Explore photography, video, content creation, and digital storytelling while developing creative technology skills. Ages 9-11 & Ages 12-15

🎨 Palette Pioneers – Unleash creativity through hands-on art projects and artistic exploration. Ages 9-10 & Ages 13-14

✨ Polished Presence: Etiquette Camp – Build confidence, communication skills, and social etiquette that will last a lifetime. Ages 10-12 & Ages 13-15

These camps are designed to help kids learn, create, build confidence, and make new friends and memories.

Register today:
https://www.johnstoncc.edu/summer-camps.html

06/02/2026

A beautiful day in our "downtown living room" 😎. Come take a stroll!

06/02/2026

We hope to have an Activate Selma meeting at Hank E. Panky Farm when Ken & Lisa are ready for us - right now they're still building their new farm store on their property on Lizzie Mill Road. Follow their Instagram & Facebook social media to get Ken & Lisa's latest news. Please support their new venture by continuing to buy their great soap & products now and any time!

06/02/2026

The Johnston County NAACP will be walking in this year’s parade, and we would love for you to join us!

We will be passing out voting information and educational books for youth throughout the parade route. If you are interested in walking with us and supporting community engagement and education, please email us at:

[email protected]

We would love to have you join our team!

06/02/2026

Historic Smithfield Foundation and the Johnston County Heritage Center are proud to invite you to a historic celebration!

On Friday, June 19th at 11:00 AM for the Freedmen’s Schoolhouse Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. Built in the 1860's, this incredible landmark is the only known remaining freedmen’s schoolhouse in all of North Carolina.

We are thrilled to welcome Smithfield native, award-winning historian, and descendant of the school's original students, Dr. Crystal R. Sanders (Emory University), as our keynote speaker.

📍 Ceremony Location: First Missionary Baptist Church (Sanctuary), 403 Caswell Street, Smithfield
📍 Ribbon-Cutting & Tours: 308 N. Fourth Street, Smithfield (immediately following the ceremony)

This event is free and open to the public!

Learn more about the schoolhouse's history: https://www.johnstonnc.gov/freedmenschool/

06/02/2026

Spa & Pool Outlet, 49 Jr Road in Selma NC. You don't have to travel far to get everything you need for pool season!🐤🛟

Pool season has officially arrived! Let us help you to keep your pool in good order for the season. We're open 7 days a week. Come sese us soon!

06/02/2026

This is awesome event. Have some fun and have the best of JoCo