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Aug. 22
• 8:30 to 9 p.m., LifeLine Pregnancy Help Center will host a special prayer vigil at the Homecoming Bed and Breakfast for the nation, the community and unborn children. Prior to the vigil, an invitation-only prayer dessert and planning meeting is scheduled at the Homecoming Bed and Breakfast.
Aug. 23
• 6 p.m., the Yadkin County Democrats will meet at the Yadkin Valley Seafood Restaurant in Yadkinville. A representative from the North Carolina Coordinated Campaign will be present to speak and answer questions.
Aug. 25
• 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Surry County Health and Nutrition Center, 118 Hamby Road, Dobson.
Aug. 26
• 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, 180 Parkwood Drive, Elkin.
• Noon to 4:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Lowe’s Home Improvement, 429 CC Camp Road, Elkin.
Aug. 27
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Jonesville Public Library will host its Back to School Bash with games, food, bounce house, prizes, crafts and more, free for all. The event is sponsored by the library, Smart Start of Yadkin County and Yadkin Valley Head Start. For more information, call Smart Start at 336-679-7833.
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Wilkes Art Gallery, 913 C St., North Wilkesboro, will host a soft pastel workshop taught by visiting artist Malia Bryngelson. This is an introductory workshop for those with little to no experience with soft pastels. Students will complete a small painting and all art materials will be provided. Students should bring reference photos, and some photos will be provided. There will be a half-hour lunch break, so students should pack a lunch. Cost is $470. Class is limited to 10 people. To reserve a spot, call the gallery at 336-667-2841.
Aug. 28
• 12:30 to 5 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 1432 Hwy. 21, State Road.
• 1 to 5:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Slate Mountain Baptist Church, 3644 E. Pine St., Mount Airy.
Aug. 30
• 2 to 6:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Copeland community, 975 Copeland School Road, Dobson.
Aug. 31
• 3 to 7:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at Mountain View Baptist Church, 8704 W. Pine St., Lowgap.
Sept. 8
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., kicks off Book Babies for the fall, featuring stories and songs for caregivers and their babies in a 20- to 25-minute program for those ages birth to 24 months. The program is held each Thursday.
Sept. 9
• 10:30 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds and 4- and 5-year-olds, with this kick off for the year being a special time for everyone.
Sept. 10
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stone Mountain State Park will celebrate the centennial of the North Carolina State Park system in conjunction with its 47th birthday celebration by hosting its annual old-fashioned day. Events will include displays and demonstrations on quilting, blacksmithing, looming, fishing lure tying, beekeeping, basket weaving, pottery and more. There will be food, music and games for the children. Those attending are encouraged to carpool as much as possible. There will be no pets allowed in the event area.
Sept. 12-Nov. 14
• 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., the Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat For Humanity will be sponsoring Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class each Monday at the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce office next door to the Habitat ReStore on Market Street. Rate is $50 per person or couple, and those interested should register by calling 336-526-2277.
Sept. 15
• 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Shaggin for Shelter and Dancing for Dollars with DIRTROAD Entertainment “spinning requests” will be held at The Liberty, 222 E. Main St., Elkin, to benefit The Ark. A shag contest will be held at 7 p.m. with a $10 entry fee and a grand prize Fairfield package. A $9 dinner and cash bar will be available throughout the night. For questions or to register for the shag contest, email director@thearkelkin.org or visit www.thearkelkin.org.
Sept. 16
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme All About Me.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme All About Me.
Sept. 16-17
• The Friends of the East Bend Public Library will host a community yard sale on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at the library on Flint Hill Road, East Bend. All proceeds benefit the library and its programs for children and adults. Items should be in good condition, with a wide variety and good prices. Rain date is Sept. 24-25. For more information, call Jan Hicks at 336-699-3286.
Sept. 17
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the 40th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival will be held in downtown Yadkinville with agricultural displays, artwork, vendors, musicians, food vendors and more. The Third Branch Cafe will be open as well, with entertainment and interactive exhibits set up on the stroll way and pavilion area. For more information, call the Yadkin Arts Council at 336-679-2941.
• 10 to 11:30 a.m., the monthly support group in Surry County for the Lupus Foundation of American North Carolina Chapter will meet at the Mount Airy Public Library, 145 Rockford St., Mount Airy, in the multipurpose room.
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 organizations 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. 24
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival will be held in downtown Elkin including vendors, food, crafts, and the pumpkin weigh-ins.
• 3 to 9 p.m., the inaugural Big Elkin BrewFest will be held at the Elkin Municipal Park, with live music, a host of North Carolina breweries, food and more. Tickets are available at the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Sept. 30
• 1 p.m., the Elkin Jonesville Shrine Club will hold its annual golf tournament at Silo Run Golf Club, Boonville, with a four-plyaer captain’s choice format. Entry fee is $240 per team ($60 per player), with cash prizes for the winning teams plus closest to pin and most accurate drive prizes. Lunch will be served for players from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Entry deadline is Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. For more information or to register, reach John Day, tournament chair, at 828-477-4031 or 4223 Edgewood Road, Jonesville, NC 28642.
Oct. 7
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Sweet Dreams.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Sweet Dreams.
Oct. 8
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Austin Fire & Rescue will host its Fire Prevention Day activities at the Austin Ballpark, 190 Roaring Gap Church Road. The day will feature bounce houses, fire safety house, kids obstacle course, fire trucks, games, live music, door prizes, face painting, food and drinks, cake walk and 50/50 raffle. Sparky the fire dog and Smokey the bear will be on hand. For more information, call Bill VanHoy at 336-984-6308 or Nick Tharpe at 336-957-6069.
Oct. 9
• 2 to 4 p.m., the Friends of the East Bend Public Library will celebrate their 35th anniversary and fifth birthday in the new building on Flint Hill Road. Event is rain or shine. Judy Taylor’s Dream Dancers will perform, and there will be an open house, refreshments and door prizes.
Oct. 14
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Road Work Ahead.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Road Work Ahead.
Oct. 15
• The 13th annual Yadkin Valley Grape Festival will be held in downtown Yadkinville, with more than 20 Yadkin Valley wineries committed to attend along with food, entertainment and specialty vendors. For advance tickets and more details, visit www.yvgf.com.
Oct. 21
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Pumpkin Patch.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Pumpkin Patch.
Oct. 27
• 11 a.m., Safe Kids of Surry and Wilkes counties will hold their first benefit golf tournament with a shotgun start at Cedarbrook Country Club, 222 Country Club Drive, State Road. The day will include a $10,000 hole-in-one contest, longest drive contest, closest to pin prizes, complementary range balls, free drinks and lunch. Registration opens at 11 a.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Cost is $65 per person, and it is four-person captain’s choice format. For more information, to register or to be a hole sponsor, contact David Carson at 336-990-0418.
Oct. 28
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Who’s Hooting?
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Who’s Hooting?
Nov. 4
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Apple Picking.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Apple Picking.
Nov. 18
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Harvest Time.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Harvest Time.
Dec. 2
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Dinosaur Stomp.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Dinosaur Stomp.
Dec. 9
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Goodies Galore.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Goodies Galore.
Dec. 16
• 10 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 2- and 3-year-olds with the theme Santa & Friends.
• 11 a.m., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Preschool Story Hour for 4- and 5-year-olds with the theme Santa & Friends.
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 organizations 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
• 3 p.m., a community drum circle is held each Sunday at Central Park in King. No experience is necessary and extra drums are available for use. Weather updates and additional information can be found on Facebook at Pinnacle Drum Circle. For more information, email pinnacledrumcircle@yahoo.com or call 336-368-3866.
• 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.
• 5 p.m., the Yadkin Valley Senior Center will host Weight Watchers meetings.
• 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., the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St., hosts Book Babies each Thursday, featuring stories and songs for caregivers and their babies in a 20- to 25-minute program for those ages birth to 24 months.
• 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 streets. 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.