One of those things about me is that I like coffee. You, yes you, can buy me a coffee any time. Just say when and where in Johnston County, and I’m there.

So it was logical and symbiotic that I wander into Orchard House Booksellers today after paying, of all things, an overdue library fine. (Sorry library ladies) Nothing eases the pain of money paid for overdue books like the idea of dishing out even more money for a 20 oz cup of coffee - which is hot, so if you give me a second, I’ll let you know how it tastes.

In the meantime, you should know that Orchard House Booksellers sells much more than coffee. Oh wait, you probably already knew they sold books. I should really give you more credit.

Yes, they sell books right out of their Downtown Smithfield store at 117 N Third St, right across from the library parking lot. Orchard House sells books from “adult tastes to children’s classics” as well as local authors and bestsellers. If you can’t find a book, they can usually special order it and have for you within 48 hours.

Orchard House also has on display paintings consigned by local artists in the store’s very own art gallery.

Oh, and don’t forget the free wi-fi…I mean, c’mon, doesn’t McDonald’s charge for wifi? Get it free at Orchard House’s downtown Smithfield, NC hotspot - grab some coffee (which is darn good - I just tried it) and enjoy life.

They’re open 10am - 8pm Monday - Saturday with live music every Friday from 7pm - 9pm.

An when I say ‘coffee’ I really mean specialty coffees like lattes and mochas, along with hot chocolate, smoothies and ice cream.

Orchard House Booksellers: 117 N Third St. Smithfield, NC 27577

(919) 938-1511

2nd Annual Oktoberfest

Edelweiss Bakery and Café hosts this German-style street festival that features authentic German food and German beer. Enjoy the music of the 18 piece “Little German Band and Dancers”. Event time: 12 Noon-8pm.

Location:

Uptown Selma.

103 S. Raiford St.

Selma, NC 27576

Admission: Free.

Phone: Steve and Nicole Reed, 919 965-8170

Country Tonight!

Come for a family night of Country music, old and new, with Nancy & Tammy Dail and the Country Roads Band. Enjoy the comedian antics of Charles Meacomes as “Tater Roads.” Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 7:45pm.

Location:

Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets.

112 N Webb St.

Selma, NC 27576

Admission: Call for ticket prices.

Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Four Oaks

Interpreters dressed in period costumes demonstrate activities of the common North Carolina Confederate Soldier including small arms firing, close order drill, and the provisions issued to Civil War soldiers.

May 17,2008

Call (910) 594-0789 for more details.

10am - 4pm
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