Over 200 people attended Thursday night's "Beach on the Square" concert on the Town Square and organizer's say the concert was a success, although the weather played a role in limiting the amount of music and number of people participating.
A drizzle delayed the 5:00 start of the music by the Craig Woolard Band for about a half hour and although other areas of Johnston County received heavy rain and lightning downtown Clayton was sunny and dry until around 6:45 pm when the sky opened up. Fortunately, the band quit playing and everyone was able to seek cover just before the downpour!
Other than the limited event (music played about an hour or so) everyone seemed to have a good time. Children enjoyed "The Sandbox" with artist Kelly Sari showing the youngsters how to do stone rubbings and watercolors. Frankie Terrio did balloon sculptures and the Clayton Downtown Development Association were putting lei's on just about everyone who showed up and punching mini-beach balls all around the crowd! Hotdogs, corndogs and other refreshments were provided by "Hunger Pains Concessions" and event tee shirts were sold under the DDA tent. As a matter of fact, there are still a few t-shirts available for sale by calling 553-6813.
Overall it was a great effort by the DDA's Promotion Committee headed up by Bobbie Joe Turner with Beth Williams, Deborah Jones and Joyce Blackley. Downtown Development Coordinator Bruce Naegelen and Clayton Center Director Heidi Stump provided guidance and support. Assistance was also provided from town staff and employees in Public Works and the Electric Department and the Police Department and Clayton EMS during the event.
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