Today-Nov. 10
• Surry County Farm Bureau is collecting canned foods and other nonperishable items for the the local chapter’s food pantry. Surry County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program is helping feed Americans who face hunger every day. Items can be donated at the local Farm Bureau office, 112 N. White St., Dobson.
Oct. 16
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Pumpkin Faces.
• 10 a.m. to noon, Unlocking the Mysteries of Medicare Prescription Drug Plans will be held at The Elkin Center of Surry Community College with free food and gifts for everyone. Each participants will receive a key for a chance to unlock the treasure chest of prizes. Seats are limited. Call 336-401-8025 to register.
• 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Future Farmers of America at Elkin High School will hold its fall plant sale at the EHS greenhouse on West Main Street. Being sold are pansies, mums in pumpkin and ghost tins, multi-color mum planters, mums in hanging baskets, pansies in hanging baskets and fruit trees.
• 6 to 9 p.m., Roaring River Fire Department will host a turkey shoot at the shooting range at 700 Ranse Staley Road. It will be 12 gauge and 20 gauge shot guns with full chokes only. For more information, call David Key at 336-469-8988.
Oct. 16-18
• Virginia Trappers Association District 1 Rendezvous will be held at the Bland County Fairgrounds, Bland, Virginia. Demos will be provided by professionals, dealers, and there will be tailgating and primitive campsites. For more information, call Travis Bandy at 276-210-7105.
Oct. 17
• 8 a.m., the Historic Downtown Wilkesboro Merchant Association is hosting a town-wide sidewalk/yard sale. The event is rain or shine. Downtown business, merchants and nonprofit organizations will have their yard sale items set up in front of their locations on Main Street and the side streets of Wilkesboro. The Humane Society also will be having a yard sale at its location on Cub Creek Park in Wilkesboro.
• 10 a.m., the Blue Ridge Birders will host their fall meeting at Alleghany Public Library, 122 N. Main St., Sparta. It is for anyone interested in birding and wildlife. The program will be long-time Blue Ridge Birder John MacConnell of Ashey County presenting “A Cursory Look at the Landscape and Wildlife of Southern Africa.” MacConnell, a retired research chemist, has experienced birding trips to Costa Rica, Trinidad, Malaysia, China and Africa.
• 10 a.m., Benton Hall Center for the Arts will hold a benefit auction at Rotary Park in North Wilkesboro. The goal is to raise money for the restoration and maintenance of the old North Wilkesboro Elementary School building. Advance tickets for the barbecue lunch, catered by Brushy Mountain Smoke House, are available for $7 from Main Street Music and Pawn, NW Town Hall, McLean Floorcovering and Oakwoods Grocery. Auction items include a car, Merlefest tickets, ballgame tickets, massages, gym passes, vinyl records, sheet music, US flag flown over Capitol, gift cars, china, baskets and more. To see items visit auctionzip.com#16675.
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Horne Creek Living Historical Farm, Pinnacle, will host its 24th annual Cornshucking Frolic with live music, heritage demonstrations, hands-on activities, food available throughout the day for a nominal fee includes chicken stew, BBQ, ham biscuits, pintos and cornbread, fried pies, beverages, ice cream. There will be heirloom apples and apple trees for sale. Cost to enter the frolic is $6 per adult; $4 for children 6 to 12; and free for children 5 and younger. No pets are allowed.
• 11 a.m. until, Austin Fire Department will hold a BBQ chicken dinner.
• 2 to 4:30 p.m., a Civil War Authors’ Gathering will be held at historic Richmond Hill, 4641 Law School Road, East Bend, for a meet, greet, book sale and book signing.
• 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., Austin Fire & Rescue will host its second annual Carpmaster fundraiser at Spicer’s Fish Lake. Draw will be held at 5:30 p.m. and they will fish up to 24 spots. A $15 nonrefundable deposit will reserve a spot, and the cost is $57 per person ($42 if deposit is made). The price includes BBQ chicken plate, and extra plates will be available for purchase. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Nick Tharpe at 336-957-6069 or Larry Spicer at 336-957-3939.
Oct. 18
• 1 p.m., the 29th Prevette family reunion will be held at Thurmond Community Building, 1563 U.S. 21 North. Drinks, plates, etc. will be furnished. For more information, call Dottie Stanley at 336-874-9002.
Oct. 19
• 4 to 5 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host Poetry, Nonsense, and More with guest presenter Carrie Prevette.
Oct. 20
• 6 to 7:30 p.m., Home Instead Senior Care and Pruitt Health have partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association of Western Carolina to help those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related memory disorder through free seminars in the community. These seminars are for family members who may have a loved-one living with dementia, care partners and professional caregivers. Tri-county Dementia Education Seminars: “Effective Communication Strategies.” Communication is more than just talking and listening.” Seminars will be held at Pruitt Health, 560 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin. RSVP at 336-835-7802.
Oct. 22
• 10 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Book Babies program lasting 20 to 25 minutes each Thursday for children age birth to 24 months and their caregiver. They are free.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Surry Goes Pink/Dig Pink fundraiser will be held at the Betty Kay Vaughn Clock Tower on the Dobson campus of SCC to raise money for breast cancer research. Later that evening, a Dig Pink volleyball game will take place in the SCC gym, 630 S. Main St., Dobson.
Oct. 23
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Loving the Leaves.
• 1 p.m., a 100th-year celebration of Elkin Graded School will be held beginning with a program in the Dixon Auditorium for Elkin Middle and Elkin High School students as they learn the history of Elkin Graded School from speakers. The celebration will end at 1 p.m. with a closing ceremony at Elkin Elementary School as a special plaque honoring those who helped build Elkin Graded School will be placed on the Bell Tower. The closing ceremony is open to the community, who is welcome to place items of special mementos from the school on exhibit. Those interested in sharing ideas, artifacts, stories and more, call Noelle Wolfe, executive assistant to the superintendent, at 336-835-3135.
• 6 to 9 p.m., Roaring River Fire Department will host a turkey shoot at the shooting range at 700 Ranse Staley Road. It will be 12 gauge and 20 gauge shot guns with full chokes only. For more information, call David Key at 336-469-8988.
Oct. 24
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Starmount High School will benefit from a Flow Buick of Winston-Salem one-day test-drive event. For each person who test drives a Buick at the school, with no purchase necessary, the school will earn $10. If there are more than 100 test drives, Buick will donate $20 per valid test drive. Participants must be 21 or older, possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• 1 to 5 p.m., the 36th annual Sonker Festival will be held at the Edwards-Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, featuring old-time and bluegrass music, quilters, Civil War exhibit, flat foot dancing, sonkers and beverages. Admission is free with a $3 charge for each serving of sonker and $1 for beverages. Bring a lawn chair.
Oct. 26
• 4 to 5 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host Poetry, Nonsense, and More.
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host Halloween stories with Alan Hoal.
Oct. 27
• 4 to 5 p.m., Elkin Public Library will host a boys and girls LEGO time for children ages 6 to 10. The event is funded by the Elkin Public Library Foundation. To reserve a spot at one of the two LEGO time events, call 336-835-5586. A second event will be held Oct. 13 from 3 to 4 p.m.
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Surry Community College will have a Halloween Spooktacular for students, faculty and staff in the Grand Hall, Shelton-Badgett North Carolina Center for Viticulture & Enology with games and food tickets available for purchase. There will be a Spooky Haunted Trail and hayride, pizza, candy, soft drinks, costume contest, activities, games and prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project.
Oct. 29
• 10 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Book Babies program lasting 20 to 25 minutes each Thursday for children age birth to 24 months and their caregiver. They are free.
Oct. 30
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Monster Friends.
• 6 to 9 p.m., Roaring River Fire Department will host a turkey shoot at the shooting range at 700 Ranse Staley Road. It will be 12 gauge and 20 gauge shot guns with full chokes only. For more information, call David Key at 336-469-8988.
Nov. 5
• 10 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Book Babies program lasting 20 to 25 minutes each Thursday for children age birth to 24 months and their caregiver. They are free.
Nov. 6
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Scarecrows.
Nov. 12
• 10 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Book Babies program lasting 20 to 25 minutes each Thursday for children age birth to 24 months and their caregiver. They are free.
Nov. 13
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Getting Squirrely.
• 6:30 p.m., the Northwestern Regional Library will host a Mystery Dinner Theater fall fundraiser at First Baptist Church fellowship hall in Mount Airy. The play will be “Murder by Numbers,” a murder mystery by Vicky Town and will be performed by local actors. Tickets are $20 and available at all NWRL libaries, and seating will be limited. For more information, visit a local library or visit www.nwrl.org.
Nov. 17
• 6 to 7:30 p.m., Home Instead Senior Care and Pruitt Health have partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association of Western Carolina to help those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related memory disorder through free seminars in the community. These seminars are for family members who may have a loved-one living with dementia, care partners and professional caregivers. Tri-county Dementia Education Seminars: “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.” Communication is more than just talking and listening.” Seminars will be held at Pruitt Health, 560 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin. RSVP at 336-835-7802.
Nov. 19
• 10 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Book Babies program lasting 20 to 25 minutes each Thursday for children age birth to 24 months and their caregiver. They are free.
Nov. 20
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Let’s Give Thanks.
Nov. 21
• 5 to 8 p.m., The ARK will hold its major fundraiser, Cardboard City, at Elkin Municipal Park. Those who would like to volunteer to be in a box representing homelessness and raise $500 between now and Nov. 21 email director@thearkelkin.org or call 336-527-1637. The ARK provides shelter and services to those who find themselves homeless.
Dec. 3
• 10 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Book Babies program lasting 20 to 25 minutes each Thursday for children age birth to 24 months and their caregiver. They are free.
Dec. 4
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Soups On.
Dec. 10
• 10 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Book Babies program lasting 20 to 25 minutes each Thursday for children age birth to 24 months and their caregiver. They are free.
Dec. 11
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Christmas Goodies.
Dec. 17
• 10 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Book Babies program lasting 20 to 25 minutes each Thursday for children age birth to 24 months and their caregiver. They are free.
Dec. 18
• 10 a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds; 11 a.m. for 4- and 5-year-olds, Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, hosts its Preschool Story Hour each Friday. The theme is Singing with Santa.
Ongoing
• 6 to 8 p.m., each Monday, DivorceCare is a support group that meets at 147 Carter Mill Road, Elkin. It is designed for those hurting from the pain of separation and/or divorce. This group will begin meeting Aug. 17. For more information, call Gwen at 336-244-4682.
• 6:30 p.m., Alanon Family Group meeting is held each Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Elkin’s Rectory. For more information, call 336-468-0395.
• 6 p.m., a monthly Alzheimer’s support group will be held every second Tuesday at Chatham Nursing & Rehab Center, 700 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin. If area schools are closed due to inclement weather the group will not meet. For more information, call 336-567-7600.
• Noon to 1 p.m., the first Wednesday of each month, a free informational webinar is held for those interested in learning about the Guardian ad Litem program. These volunteers are court-appointed and serve as the judge’s eyes and ears on children going through the foster care system. To register or for more information, call Tammy Baity at 336-651-4465.
• 6:30 to 8 p.m., 4G Club – Girls Growing in God’s Grace, is held each Thursday at the Fairfield Inn’s Conference Room in Elkin. It is a meeting for girls 13 to 25 to come together and bond. Regular rap sessions are held about depression, fear, anger, jealously and other topics the girls want to discuss. They will learn about talents and how to help others by using what each is already gifted with. For more information, call Christy Martin at 336-514-9452 or Joyce Martin at 336-258-2338.
Area Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held with the following schedule:
• 10:15 a.m., every Sunday at 218 Rockford St., Andy Griffith Playhouse downstairs, closed speaker discussion. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 8 p.m., last Sunday of each month, at Mount Airy,(Granite City Group) Central United Methodist Church, North Main Street, closed discussion with an open speaker meeting. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 8 p.m., every Monday in Jonesville (Tri-County Group), 135 Bluff St., behind Starmount Crossing Shopping Center, N.C. 67, open speaker. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 8 p.m., every Monday in Mount Airy, (Mayberry Group) Old Train Depot, 580 Granite St., open speaker. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• Noon, every Tuesday in Jonesville (Tri-County Group), 135 Bluff St., behind Starmount Crossing Shopping Center, N.C. 67, open speaker. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 7 p.m., every Tuesday in Pilot Mountain (Pilot Mtn. Group), First United Methodist Church, N.C. 268 and Marion Street. Closed discussion. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 7:30 p.m., every Tuesday at Yadkinville (Serenity Group) at Methodist Church, 204 W. Main St. Downstairs beneath old sanctuary, closed discussion with open speaker meeting last Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 8 p.m., every Tuesday in Jonesville (Tri-County Group) 135 Bluff St., behind Starmount Crossing Shopping Center, N.C. 67, Closed 12 & 12 study. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• Noon, every Wednesday, in Mount Airy (Primary Purpose), at First Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Main St., fellowship hall at corner of South Main and Church steets. Closed big book discussion. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 7 p.m., every Wednesday, in Mount Airy (Mayberry Men’s Meeting), Rockford Street United Methodist Church, 520 Rockford St., closed discussion. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 8 p.m., every Wednesday in Jonesville (Tri-County Group), 135 Bluff St., behind Starmount Crossing Shopping Center, N.C. 67, closed big book study. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 8 p.m., every Wednesday in Mount Airy, (Mayberry Group) Old Train Depot, 580 Granite St., closed big book study. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• Noon, every Thursday in Jonesville (Tri-County Group), 135 Bluff St., behind Starmount Crossing Shopping Center, N.C. 67, closed discussion. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 7:30 p.m., every Thursday at Yadkinville (Serenity Group) at Methodist Church, 204 W. Main St., downstairs beneath old sanctuary, closed discussion. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 8 p.m., every Friday in Dobson (New Beginnings Group) at Dobson United Methodist Church, 204 S. Main St., building behind church, closed discussion. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• 8 p.m., every Friday in Jonesville (Tri-County Group), 135 Bluff St., behind Starmount Crossing Shopping Center, N.C. 67, closed discussion. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
• Noon, every Saturday in Jonesville (Tri-County Group) 135 Bluff St., behind Starmount Crossing Shopping Center, N.C. 67, closed discussion.
• 8 p.m., every Saturday in Dobson (Hope Valley Meeting) at Hope Valley, Prison Camp Road, open speaker. For more information, call 336-386-8003.
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