March 4
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Count to 10. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
• 5:30 to 8 p.m., Jonesville Elementary School will host its winter festival featuring games, prizes, food and a silent auction with more than 100 items. For more information and a list of items, visit www.facebook.com/jonesvillepto.
March 6
• 1 to 5:30 p.m., blood drive will be held at Slate Mountain Baptist Church blood drive, 3644 E. Pine St., Mount Airy. For an appointment, call 336-710-7917.
March 7
• 1:30 to 6 p.m., blood drive will be held at Surry American Red Cross building, 844 Westlake Drive, Mount Airy. For an appointment, call 336-786-4183.
• 6 to 8 p.m., the Surry Community College Small Business Center will host a seminar on basics of bookkeeping at The Yadkin Center, 4649 U.S. 601, Yadkinville. The speaker will be Chisa Pennix-Brown. To register or view a complete listing of offerings, visit www.surry.edu/sbc. For more information about confidential, one-on-one counseling and resource referrals contact Denise Brown at brownd@surry.edu or call 336-386-3685.
March 8
• 8 to 10 a.m., the Surry Community College Small Business Center will host a seminar on websites made easy at the Holiday Inn Express, Mount Airy. The speaker will be Chisa Pennix-Brown. To register or view a complete listing of offerings, visit www.surry.edu/sbc. For more information about confidential, one-on-one counseling and resource referrals contact Denise Brown at brownd@surry.edu or call 336-386-3685.
• 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., blood drive will be held at East Surry High School, 801 W. Main St., Pilot Mountain. For an appointment, call 336-368-2251.
• 1 to 5:30 p.m., blood drive will be held at Shoals Elementary School, 1800 Shoals Road, Pinnacle. For an appointment, call 336-325-2518.
March 10
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
• 3 p.m., Elkin Assisted Living, 500 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, will host a free educational seminar by Laura Hubbard of Wake Forest Baptist Health Care at Home on “Improving Quality of Life through Effective Pain and Symptom Management.” This includes hospice and palliative care services information. For more information or to RSVP, which is not required, call 336-835-6672.
• 6 to 9 p.m., the Surry Community College Small Business Center will host a seminar on Google case study at The Pilot Center, 612 E. Main St., Pilot Mountain, to learn about Google tools and website traffic. The speaker will be T.J. Glover. To register or view a complete listing of offerings, visit www.surry.edu/sbc. For more information about confidential, one-on-one counseling and resource referrals contact Denise Brown at brownd@surry.edu or call 336-386-3685.
March 13
• Noon to 4:30 p.m., blood drive will be held at Salem Fork Christian Church, 2245 White Dirt Road, Dobson. For an appointment, call 336-366-2031.
March 14
• 6:45 p.m., the Pulitzer Prize Book Club will meet at the Elkin Public Library to discuss “A Fable” by William Faulkner.
March 15
• 7 p.m., Surry Community College, 630 S. Main St., Dobson, will host a live broadcast conversation with Janice Bryant Howroyd, who was recently showcased in Forbes magazine and on NBC’s The Today Show as one of the country’s most successful self-made women. She is founder and CEO of ACT 1 Group, a global innovative workforce solutions company. It will be streamed live in the A Building auditorium.
March 17
• 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., blood drive will be held at North Surry High School, 2440 W. Pine St., Mount Airy. For an appointment, call 336-789-5055.
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
• 1 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host the Women’s Book Club featuring the book, “Breathing Lessons” by Anne Tyler.
• 6:45 p.m., the Nonfiction Book Club will meet at the Elkin Public Library to discuss “Dying to Be Me” by Anita Moorjani.
March 18
• 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at East Wilkes High School, 13315 Elkin Highway/N.C. 268, Ronda.
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Perfect Pizza. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
March 19
• 10 to 11:30 a.m., the Lupus Foundation of America will hold its March support group meeting in Surry County at the Mount Airy Public Library, 145 Rockford St., Mount Airy, in the multipurpose room.
• 10:30 a.m., the Saturday Morning Mystery Book Club will meet at the Elkin Public Library to discuss “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” by Arthur Conan Doyle.
• Noon to 2 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host open Chess time in an afternoon of friendly competition. No registration is required, and those participating can bring their own board or use one of the library’s. Tables will be reserved in the main reading area. For more information, contact Kasey Nowalk at 336-835-5586 or email knowalk@nwrl.org.
• 5 to 7:30 p.m., the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville, will host a Keep ‘em Rolling fundraiser including spaghetti dinner to benefit the Yadkin and Surry County Meals-on-Wheels program. Cost is $10 per person. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. including spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, dessert and iced tea or coffee. At 5:30 p.m., entertainment will be provided by Robbie and Betty Vance, who will be performing big band, ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more. Other events will include a raffle, silent auction and door prizes. To purchase event tickets, call 336-526-1087. Raffle prizes include a coach donated by Cornerstone Interiors, a quilt and an afghan donated by the Yadkin Valley Prayer Shawl group. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
March 21
• 1:30 to 6 p.m., blood drive will be held at Elkin Rescue Squad, 946 N. Bridge St., Elkin. For an appointment, call 336-526-6335.
• 6 to 8 p.m., the Surry Community College Small Business Center will host a seminar on marketing your business at The Yadkin Center, 4649 U.S. 601, Yadkinville. The speaker will be Chisa Pennix-Brown. To register or view a complete listing of offerings, visit www.surry.edu/sbc. For more information about confidential, one-on-one counseling and resource referrals contact Denise Brown at brownd@surry.edu or call 336-386-3685.
• 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host Knit Nights at the library the fourth Monday of each month. It will be an evening for new and experienced knitters as well as those who crochet, stitch, sew and more, to knit, socialize and share tips and patterns. All levels are welcome. Beginning instruction can be provided for those who wish to learn. Bring a project to work on. No registration is required. For more information, contact Kasey Nowalk at 336-835-5586 or knowalk@nwrl.org.
March 23
• 1:30 to 6 p.m., blood drive will be held at Rockford Elementary School, 719 Rockford Road, Dobson. For an appointment, call 336-374-6300.
March 24
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
• 5:30 to 7 p.m., Surry Community College Student Government Association will hold its annual Eggstravaganza on the main campus, 630 S. Main St., Dobson. The egg hut and organized games for children will take place outside the Knight’s Grill on the patio and courtyard. The event is free to the public. Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase. Door prize tickets also will be available for sale. All ticket money will be donated to the March of Dimes. For more information, contact Kasey Martin at martink@surry.edu or 336-386-3468.
• 6 to 8 p.m., the Surry Community College Small Business Center will host a seminar on managing your social media strategy at The Elkin Center, 1461 N. Bridge St., Elkin. The speaker will be Jessica Icenhour Roberts. To register or view a complete listing of offerings, visit www.surry.edu/sbc. For more information about confidential, one-on-one counseling and resource referrals contact Denise Brown at brownd@surry.edu or call 336-386-3685.
March 25
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Bouncing Bunnies. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
• 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., blood drive will be held at Northern Wellness and Fitness, 280 N. Pointe Blvd., Mount Airy. For an appointment, call 336-783-0399.
March 28
• Noon to 4:30 p.m., blood drive will be held at First United Methodist Church, 210 Marion St., Pilot Mountain. For an appointment, call 336-368-4889.
March 29
• 2 to 6:30 p.m., blood drive will be held at Salem Baptist Church, 430 Rockford Road, Dobson. For an appointment, call 336-374-9770.
• 6:30 p.m., Surry Community College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success is sponsoring March Madness: Students Versus Faculty/Staff basketball game in the SCC gym, 630 S. Main St., Dobson. SCC students will play against faculty/staff in a game to raise money to purchase care packages for U.S. troops. For more information, contact Tony Searcy at 336-386-3246.
March 31
• 8 to 10 a.m., the Surry Community College Small Business Center will host a seminar on how to deal with difficult customers at The Center for Public Safety, 1220 S. State St., Mount Airy. The speaker will be Denise Brown. To register or view a complete listing of offerings, visit www.surry.edu/sbc. For more information about confidential, one-on-one counseling and resource referrals contact Denise Brown at brownd@surry.edu or call 336-386-3685.
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
April 7
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
• Noon to 6 p.m., BizFest will be held at The Liberty, 222 E. Main St., Elkin, as a business expo hosted by the Surry County Economic Development Partnership in conjunction with the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce and sponsored this year by Surry Telephone Membership Corp. For more information, contact Emily Venable at 336-401-9900 or surryedp@surry.net.
April 8
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Pete the Cat. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
April 14
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
April 15
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Not Dressed Up. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
April 16
• The Habitat Hammer half marathon and 5K run/walk will be held at the Elkin Rec Center to benefit Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity. Registration and information are available at active.com, the Elkin ReStore and www.uyvhabitat.org.
• Noon to 2 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host open Chess time in an afternoon of friendly competition. No registration is required, and those participating can bring their own board or use one of the library’s. Tables will be reserved in the main reading area. For more information, contact Kasey Nowalk at 336-835-5586 or email knowalk@nwrl.org.
April 21
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
April 22
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Sandals & Socks. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
April 25
• 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host Knit Nights at the library the fourth Monday of each month. It will be an evening for new and experienced knitters as well as those who crochet, stitch, sew and more, to knit, socialize and share tips and patterns. All levels are welcome. Beginning instruction can be provided for those who wish to learn. Bring a project to work on. No registration is required. For more information, contact Kasey Nowalk at 336-835-5586 or knowalk@nwrl.org.
April 28
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
April 29
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Don’t Rock the Boat. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
May 5
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
May 6
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Bakery Shop. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
May 12
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
May 13
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Pond Play. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
May 14
• Noon to 2 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host open Chess time in an afternoon of friendly competition. No registration is required, and those participating can bring their own board or use one of the library’s. Tables will be reserved in the main reading area. For more information, contact Kasey Nowalk at 336-835-5586 or email knowalk@nwrl.org.
May 19
• 10 a.m. Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Book Babies with stories and songs for caregivers and babies ages birth to 24 months. The program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
May 20
• 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., Elkin, will host Preschool Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds at 10 and 3 and 4 year olds at 11 with the theme Sand & Sun. For more information, call 336-835-5586 or visit www.nwrl.org.
May 23
• 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host Knit Nights at the library the fourth Monday of each month. It will be an evening for new and experienced knitters as well as those who crochet, stitch, sew and more, to knit, socialize and share tips and patterns. All levels are welcome. Beginning instruction can be provided for those who wish to learn. Bring a project to work on. No registration is required. For more information, contact Kasey Nowalk at 336-835-5586 or knowalk@nwrl.org.
Ongoing
• Friendly Consignment Store, a not-for-profit consignment shop beside the Arlington Fire Department in Jonesville, provides new and gently-used items with proceeds donated to several local charities and groups. Hours are Monday and Wednesday noon to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 10 a.m., line dance class is being held each Monday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville, with Shirley Bell as instructor.
• 5 to 8 p.m., clogging classes are being held every Monday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville, with beginners from 5 to 6 p.m., intermediate from 6 to 7 p.m. and team practice from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost is $20 per month and it’s open to those 10 and older. Call teacher Janice Nixon at 336-835-4912 to sign up.
• 6 to 8 p.m., each Monday, DivorceCare is a support group that meets at 147 Carter Mill Road, Elkin. The new session starts Feb. 8. It is designed for those hurting from the pain of separation and/or divorce. 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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