April 13
• 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Surry Central High School, 716 S. Main St., Dobson.
• 2 to 6:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Elkin Elementary School, 135 Old Virginia Road, Elkin.
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.
• 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Medical Associates of Wilkes, 1919 W. Park Drive, North Wilkesboro.
• 1 to 5:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Sela Building, 1800 N. Bridge St., Elkin.
• 2 to 6:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 1997 Pleasant Ridge Road, State Road.
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.
• 6:30 p.m., a Bingo fundraiser will be held for The ARK homeless shelter at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo at 6:30 p.m. BBQ sandwiches, drinks and desserts will be available for purchase. Cost of games is $25 in advance, or $30 at the door and includes 20 games of Bingo, one coverall card, five door prize tickets and one dauber. For advanced tickets, call The ARK at 336-527-1637.
April 16
• 7 a.m., 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 will be held at the Elkin Municipal Park large picnic shelter, or registration and information are available at active.com, the Elkin ReStore, www.uyvhabitat.org or by calling 336-526-2277. A free kids’ family fun run will be held at 7:30 a.m. with the 5K and half marathon slated to start at 8 a.m. Registration is $30 for the 5K and $50 for the half marathon. There will be awards, door prizes, food, music, kids’ games, face painting, balloons and more.
• 9 a.m., the Wilkes County Democratic Party will hold its annual convention at the Wilkes County Courthouse, 500 Courthouse Drive, Wilkesboro. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Democrats will be electing delegates to the upcoming district and state conventions. The convention program will include remarks by Dr. June Atkinson, the N.C. superintendent of Public Instruction, and Charles Meeker, candidate for North Carolina commissioner of labor. All Democrats can attend, and elected precinct delegates can participate in the official business of the Wilkes Democratic Party.
• 10 a.m., the Yadkin County Democratic Party will hold its convention in the county commissioners room, 217 E. Willow St., Yadkinville. Registered Democrats can attend. For more information, call Larry Vestal at 336-468-1428.
• 10 a.m., the Blue Ridge Birders spring meeting will be held at the Alleghany Public Library, 122 N. Main St., Sparta, open to anyone who is interested in birding and wildlife. The program will be North Country Wolrd of Birds presented by Jim Keighton. The program presents a portrait of how life has changed in the last 40 years in the Minnesota north woods, lakes and marshes.
• 10 to 11:30 a.m., the Lupus Foundation of American will host its Surry County support group at the Mount Airy Public Library in the multipurpose room, 145 Rockford St., Mount Airy. The group meets the third Saturday of each month at no charge. For more information, email info@lupusnc.org, call 877-849-8271 ext. 2 or visit www.lupusnc.org.
• 11 a.m. until, Austin Fire & Rescue will host a BBQ chicken fundraiser at the fire department, 7170 Austin Traphill Road, with plates costing $8 and half for $4. For more information, call 336-957-2182.
• 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 17
• 12:30 to 5 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Bannertown Baptist Church, 1834 Westfield Road, Mount Airy.
April 18
• 1:30 to 6 p.m., a blood drive will be held at the Elkin Rescue Squad, 946 N. Bridge St., Elkin, sponsored by Duke Energy Retirees. For an appointment, call 336-835-3446, and bring a photo ID to give.
April 18-22
• The town of Elkin will holds its spring bulk item pick-up. No hazardous materials should be included in what is set out for pick-up.
April 19
• Noon to 4:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Surry-Yadkin Electric, 510 S. Main St., Dobson.
• 1 to 5:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Copeland Elementary School, 948 Copeland School Road, Dobson.
April 20
• 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Surry Community College, 630 S. Main St., Dobson.
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.
• 5 to 8 p.m., Elkin Presbyterian Church Preschool is hosting an Earth celebration for Earth Day at the church with food, vendors, crafts, games and bounce houses. Cost of $10 will be charged for children to play all games, bounce houses and do crafts. Adults are admitted free of charge. Proceeds benefit the preschool.
April 23
• 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Liberty Grove Baptist Church, 5899 River Road/Liberty Grove Road, North Wilkesboro.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a blood drive will be held at State Road Volunteer Fire Department, 1973 Old Hwy. 21, State Road.
• 5 p.m., Austin Fire & Rescue, 7170 Austin Traphill Road, will host a bingo fundraiser with food available at 5 p.m. and games starting at 6 p.m. Game cards cost 50 cents, $1 and $2, with prizes awarded and 50/50 games. For more information, contact Billy Vanhoy at 336-984-6308 or Nick Tharpe at 336-957-6069.
April 24
• 12:30 to 5 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 1432 U.S. 21, State Road.
April 25
• 2 to 6:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Wilkes YMCA, 1801 YMCA Blvd., Wilkesboro.
• 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 27
• 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at West Wilkes High School, 6598 Boone Trail, Millers Creek.
April 28
• The eighth annual Pfc. Adam Lee Marion Memorial Golf Touranment will be held at Cedarbrook Country Club, State Road, to benefit the Children’s Center of Surry, serving Surry, Yadkin, Stokes and Wilkes counties. For more information, contact Cedarbrook at 336-835-2320, or a member of the tournament committee.
• 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
• 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Forbush High School, 1521 Falcon Road, East Bend.
• 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.
• 10 a.m., Yadkin Valley Senior Games will have its opening ceremonies and events at Surry Community College, Dobson.
April 30
• 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 183 Rock Quarry Road, North Wilkesboro.
May 1
• 7 to 9 p.m., the Elkin Public Library will host open mic poetry night at Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 W. Main St., Elkin. The event is for those 16 and older, and to sign up for a spot at the mic to share an original poem visit the front desk at the library or email knowalk@nwrl.org. Limited space is available. Admission will be free, and already scheduled to be featured are Bill Blackley, Stacey Libbert, Bill Griffin and Jane Hazelman.
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
• 10 a.m., the Yadkin Valley Trailriders will host a benefit horse and wagon ride followed by a dinner at 5 p.m. to raise funds for the trail to Stone Mountain State Park. The event will take place at Henry Key Farm, 815 Mountain Park Road, State Road, with riders and wagons taking part in a 14-mile ride. Cost for riders is $25 in advance or $30 at the gate, and includes the pinto bean and chicken stew supper. Those wishing to eat only can do so for $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. A raffle will be held for a Henry 22 lever action rifle, with tickets costing $5 each or five for $20. For more information or to register in advance, call Larry Wagoner at 336-428-8545, Marty Garris at 336-466-3681, Becky Triplett at 336-469-9676 or Tommy Holcomb at 336-957-8937.
• 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.
• 1 to 8:30 p.m., Elkin Roots Music Fest will be held at Elkin Municipal Park, 399 N.C. 268 West, Elkin, with free admission. There will be bluegrass, old-time, blues and gospel musicians from across North Carolina performing. In case of rain, the event will be in the gym of the Elkin Rec Center at the park. There is plenty of space for lawn chairs and blankets. Vendors will be on hand with a variety of food and beverages, and parking is available on-site for a fee. For more information, visit foothillsartscouncil.org/elkin-valley-fiddlers or www.facebook.com/ElkinRootsMusicFest/.
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.
• 7 p.m., the Yadkin Valley Wine Auction and Gala will be held at The Liberty, 222 E. Main St., benefiting Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Foundation, with heavy hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. The auction and drawdown will be at 7 p.m., and there will be live entertainment.
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.
May 28
• 9 a.m., Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation will host the Duncan Dash, a family and pet-friendly fun fun/walk to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s dementia population at Elkin Municipal Park, Elkin. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with a balloon send-off ceremony at 9:45 a.m. at the starting line. The walk begins at 10 a.m. There will be several items raffled off, a hot dog cookout for donations, a bouncy house, face painting and more. Registration is free, T-shirts are $10. The Alzheimer’s Association will receive at least 75 percent of the proceeds collected.
June 11
• The Foothills 5K WetRun will be held at Elkin Municipal Park featuring various water elements soaking runners and then ending the course with a large blow-up water slide. Following the race will be a concert by Christian artists Michael Tait with Newsboys. Medals will be given out following the race as well. Runners can register at the event, or in advance at foothillswetrun.com. Proceeds benefit CauseLife and will be used to build wells, providing clean water in third-world countries.
June 20
• 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., a quarterly veterans coffee will be held at Sagebrush Steakhouse, 2000 Woodland Drive, Mount Airy. The event is open to veterans of all ages and military services and provide an opportunity for local veterans to connect with other veterans, share stories and enjoy free coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Government and nonprofit organizatiosn who provide support programs and activities for veterans are invited to attend the events to share information about their programs. For more information, call Don Timmons at 336-331-1309.
Sept. 19
• 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., a quarterly veterans coffee will be held at Sagebrush Steakhouse, 2000 Woodland Drive, Mount Airy. The event is open to veterans of all ages and military services and provide an opportunity for local veterans to connect with other veterans, share stories and enjoy free coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Government and nonprofit organizatiosn who provide support programs and activities for veterans are invited to attend the events to share information about their programs. For more information, call Don Timmons at 336-331-1309.
Dec. 19
• 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., a quarterly veterans coffee will be held at Sagebrush Steakhouse, 2000 Woodland Drive, Mount Airy. The event is open to veterans of all ages and military services and provide an opportunity for local veterans to connect with other veterans, share stories and enjoy free coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Government and nonprofit organizatiosn who provide support programs and activities for veterans are invited to attend the events to share information about their programs. For more information, call Don Timmons at 336-331-1309.
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.
• 11 a.m., quilting class is being held each Monday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 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.
• 10:30 a.m., exercise class is held each Tuesday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., weaving class is held each Tuesday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 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.
• 6:30 p.m., beginner shag 1 is held each Tuesday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 7:45 p.m., beginner shag 2 is held each Tuesday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 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.
• 7 p.m., the Stone Mountain chapter of Trout Unlimited meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Foothills Arts Council in downtown Elkin. For more information, visit www.smtu.org or the group’s Facebook page.
• 10 a.m., pickleball is held each Wednesday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 10 a.m., bingo is held each Wednesday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 12:30 p.m., prayer shawl group is held each Wednesday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 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.
• 9 a.m., sewing is held each Thursday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 10 a.m., bingo is held each Thursday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 2 p.m., cards is held each Thursday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Women In Sobriety, a new closed meeting, is held each Thursday at First Baptist Church of Elkin, 110 Gwyn Ave., Elkin. For more information, call Maureen at 336-258-2520.
• 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.
• 5:30 p.m., the Jonesville Historical Society meets the third Thursday of each month at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center.
• 10 a.m., Tribune news is held each Thursday at the Yadkin Valley Senior Center, 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville.
• 6 p.m., the Yadkin Valley Senior Center will host Art Party with Jan each first Friday of the month. The event is open to the public and cost of $35 includes all materials needed. Registration is required prior to the day of the art party by calling the center at 336-527-1087.
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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