New-Student Yoga Class Special!

Purna Yoga East is running a new student yoga class special. New students can buy a 3-class pass for only $25.00 that's valid for 21 days. Purna Yoga East offers day and evening classes 7 days a week. Choose from 20 ongoing yoga classes and nine Yoga Alliance-Registered Yoga Teachers. Pick the class and time that's right for you. Students who have never done yoga before or are just beginning a yoga practice should attend the Level 1 and Level 1-2 classes. View the complete schedule and purchase your yoga class pass online at http://www.purnayogaeast.com/.
Purna Yoga East is Clayton's yoga studio located in the heart of downtown!

107 East First Street
Clayton, NC 27520
919-270-4892

Clayton Visual Arts August Exhibit

Visit the Clayton Town Lot Project Blog for more information and updates!

An "Incredible" Way To Spend A Lazy Sunday

The Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center film series closes this Sunday, July 25, at 3 p.m. with a showing of Disney Pixar's The Incredibles (PG). This 2004 animated action adventure follows a family of undercover superheroes who, while trying to live a quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world.

Admission is an INCREDIBLE $2.50. Popcorn, water, soda and other concessions will be for sale beginning 30 minutes prior to the movie. Concession proceeds benefit Clayton Youth Theater.



The Capital Bank and Parrish, Pulleyn & Young Wealth Management, Inc., Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center film series is co-presented by The Clayton Center and Ava Gardner Museum.

Work Near on Massive Street Improvements - Some in Downtown District

Work is expected to begin in a few weeks on the first phase of a massive resurfacing program that will mean better streets and more sidewalks all over town.

The second phase--which includes streets that also need new water lines, sewer lines or storm drainage--will be tackled later.

The Fred Smith Company was awarded a $854,412 contract this week to begin the Phase One work.

"We regret any inconvenience this might cause for our residents, but our streets have needed work for quite a while," said Mayor Jody McLeod. "We're happy that we're able to get this done at a time when we can get good value for our dollars."

The work is being financed through $3 million in bond money set aside for streets in a recent issue that also raised $4 million for parks. The bonds were approved by voters a couple of years ago, with the streets portion getting nearly 80 percent of the vote. The engineering part of the project is almost complete, and officials expect to put the project out for competitive bids later this month.

Town Manager Steve Biggs said streets that need simple resurfacing will be on "a faster track" than those that require utility upgrades as well. A few of the town's worst streets won't get help in this round of work, though. Public Works & Utilities Director Tim Simpson said rebuilding those streets "would eat up the budget" quickly and severely narrow the scope of the work. Instead, he said, the town's worst streets will be upgraded later as special projects.

For a complete rundown of which streets are included in the two phases of work, please click here: Phase One   Phase Two

For a look at streets with a rating of "Poor to Very Poor" that will be included in special projects later, please click here: Poor to Very Poor

Get Involved!

Do you or someone you know want to be more involved in the community? Then consider the opportunities serving on a Town board or committee could provide. The Clayton Town Council is looking for citizens to serve on the following advisory boards and committees:

Board of Adjustment

Downtown Development Association (also known as DDA)

Clayton Library Board

Planning & Zoning Board

Clayton Recreation Advisory Committee

Fire Advisory Board

Public Arts Advisory Board

Appointments are made by the Town Council when vacancies occur or when terms of service expire.

Information about the Town boards and committees and an application are available on the Town’s website at: http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/, and go to the Our Government tab.

If you do not have access to the Internet and would like additional information or an application, you may contact Town Clerk Sherry Scoggins at 919.553.5002.

Citizens wishing to be considered for an appointment to a Town board or committee are encouraged to return a completed application to the Town Clerk by close of business on Monday, August 9, 2010.

Fancy That! After Hours Pink Tag Sale & Jewelry Trunk Sale - Thursday!

On July 22nd from 5:30 to 8:00pm, Fancy That will be hosting an after hours PINK TAG Preview SALE and a Susan G. Williams JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW!!!

Come meet Susan, the designer and our very own local sales rep, Cindy Dray! Susan has been creating beautiful jewelry designs since 2003 and shares her creations with boutiques all across the country. Best of all, not only are her creations made in the US, but her company is based in Cary, NC! Susans designs range from casual pieces, to elegant evening wear. She also provides a selection of team spirit, cancer awareness and customized pieces for bridesmaids and flowers girls, as well as the bride!

Fancy That customers attending the trunk show will get to be the FIRST to get a SNEAK PEEK at her new Fall creations! Also, there will be a drawing for one lucky customer to WIN a necklace and ear ring set. Susan is offering a 10% discount on all purchases during the trunk show only. With your jewelry purchase you will also receive a special Fancy That coupon good for your next visit!

Attend the trunk show and be the first to get in on Fancy Thats first annual PINK TAG SALE!!! Two and a half hours of fun, drawings, Summer refreshments (Pink lemonade of course, and Fancy That Cheesecake by Sherrys Signature Cheesecakes) AND EXTRA SAVINGS throughout the whole store! Sale starts for the general public Friday, July 23rd.

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday!!!

Thank you for shopping at Fancy That, we truly appreciate your business!

Fancy That Gift Boutique

120 East Main Street

Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 550-2946

Clayton Police Will Move to Temporary Quarters July 24, 2010

The Clayton Police Department will be moving on Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 201 S. Barbour Street to a temporary headquarters at 9933 Hwy 70W Business. All telephone numbers and email contacts will remain unchanged.


Our plan is to close for business on Friday evening, July 23rd on Barbour Street and reopen for business on Monday morning, July 26th on Hwy 70. We will remain at the temporary headquarters for approximately 12 to 18 months until the new downtown station is completed at our permanent site.

Both before and after the relocation, the Police Department business office will remain open during normal hours (8:00 am until 6:00 pm – closed on weekends and holidays). However, there may be some reduced business services on Friday, July 23rd, as the telephones and computer systems are relocated by Information Technology personnel.

Of course, 24/7 patrol operations and 9-1-1 telephone services will continue as always, without interruption.

Central Park Band a Hit at Town Square Concert!

Nearly a thousand people showed up at the Town Square Concert last Thursday night to enjoy the music of the Central Park Band. For more pictures visit Facebook at Downtown Clayton NC

Next concert is Band of Oz on July 29 from 7 pm - 9 pm!

Town Square Concert Thursday Night!!

Clayton's own CENTRAL PARK BAND will perform at the Clayton Town Square Concert Series on Thursday, July 15 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm! DON'T MISS IT! 

Refreshments include beer, wine and water from the Downtown Development Association, pizza slices, hot dogs and more from Venero's Pizza; Domenic's Italian Ice, DD&J's Kettle Corn, homemade ice cream from the Clayton Historic Assocation and "Walking Tacos" from the DDA (ya gotta try it!). Also, doggie treats and water for our four-legged friends provided by Robinson Animal Hospital.

Several downtown restaurants offer pre-concert dinner specials, including The Flipside at 408 E Second Street, Clayton Steakhouse, 307 E Main Street, Mulberry on Main Italian Restaurant, 217 E Main Street as well as Festejos Mexican Grill, 905 E Main Street, Lucky Chicken Peruvian Restaurant, 226 E Main Street and Main Street Seafood Restaurant, 312 E Main Street.

Sponsors of the 2010 Town Square Concert Series are: The Town of Clayton, Clayton Downtown Development Association, Clayton Glass & Mirror, Time Warner Cable, Clayton News Star, Clayton Steakhouse, Four Oaks Bank and Hometowne Realty and Talecris!


Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this “free” public concert.