Community Corner
π± How Clayton honored 9/11 with stories, flags, and a final bell
Also, don't miss Marty Manous on the Clayton Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How Clayton honored 9/11 with stories, flags, and a final bell
Also on today's calendar: Bethel Christian Academy at Southside Christian and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Clayton holds annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony (johnstoniannews.com) — Clayton residents gathered at Municipal Park for the town's annual 9/11 remembrance, honoring victims and first responders with flags, reflections, and a solemn bell ringing. Local fire, police, and emergency services joined community members, runners, and students as speakers shared deeply personal stories and emphasized courage, compassion, and unity that followed the attacks.
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📸 Around Clayton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clayton
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★ Featured events ★
- Marty Manous →
The Clayton Center, 111 E Second St, Clayton
8:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Bethel Christian Academy at Southside Christian →
Southside Christian, 120 Discipleship Drive, Clayton
6:30 pm - Preschool Read & Play | Registration Required →
Clayton, NC Calendar, 100 S. Church Street, Clayton
10:30 am - Drag Bingo @ Elixir VI →
425 East Main Street, Clayton - Community Blood Drive →
Archer Lodge Community Center, 14009 Buffalo Road, Clayton
1:00 pm - Youth Mental Health First Aid (Day 1) - Clayton Parks & Recreation →
Clayton Parks & Rec, 715 Amelia Church Rd, Clayton
4:30 pm - Clay Handbuilt Tray or Dish →
Pottery Camp Studio, 12973 Clayton Blvd., Clayton
6:30 pm - Faux Stained Glass Workshop →
Pottery Camp Studio, 12973 Clayton Blvd., Clayton
6:00 pm - Fall Community Yard Sale →
Archer Lodge Community Center, 14009 Buffalo Road, Clayton
8:00 am - Intro to Fused Glass →
Pottery Camp Studio, 12973 Clayton Blvd., Clayton
2:00 pm - Revival Mobile Market →
411 North Fayetteville Street, Clayton - Charcuterie Resin Board Class →
Pottery Camp Studio, 12973 Clayton Blvd., Clayton
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
📣 Clayton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does this boy belong to anyone?
He has a slightly bushy tail. Hard to get a good pic, but he's so friendly. Clayton near Powhatan rd and Phillip wright community park. He has not… (Nextdoor Mill Creek of Wilson Mills) - Next planting season I am going all in!
I will have at least 10 containers with veggies (Nextdoor Clayton)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Part Time - Youth Library Assistant in Clayton. Apply here.
- MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc posted a job opening for Appointment Scheduler - Medical Office Coordinator in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Garner
- 104 Cucumber, Garner, NC 27529 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
- A North Carolina Farm Serving Fall Ice Cream Has More Than 20 Friendly Animals Waiting Outside (takingthekids.com)
Smithfield
- Johnston Commissioners Back Industrial Rezoning Despite Neighbor Concerns (jocoreport.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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