Yadkin Valley Weekends

Yadkin Valley

Weekends

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Our location, close by to multiple vineyards, makes Frog Holler Cabins a perfect respite during your Yadkin Valley visit.

Ask about our In-Cabin Massage Therapy Our one-bedroom cabins are spacious with spectacular views of Big Elkin Creek.

Cabins are equipped with all linens, WiFi, satellite TV, complete kitchens, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, and hot tubs on the back deck overlooking Big Elkin Creek.

Everyone needs time for leisure and recreation following the workweek. Day-tripper or weekender, folks are visiting a site, trying out new local eateries, shopping and then returning home refreshed and renewed.

The Yadkin Valley offers lots of adventures with its wineries, museums, gardens, B&B’s, state parks/campgrounds, rivers, historic sites and trails, breweries, greenways and quaint entrepreneurial shoppes.

Plan for a weekend overnight or two to experience everything in one of our Yadkin Valley towns. We want to help you by listing kid and family events for you to enjoy. Once in awhile we’ll step out of our Yadkin Valley boundaries for our adventures, but it will be for a trip sure to make memories.

Our next printed Yadkin Valley Weekends arrives in Spring of 2017. Look for discovery packed three-day weekend stories of things to see, do and enjoy. Before then visit the new YadkinValleyWeekends.com for adventure ideas.

Stocked Fishing Pond Walking Trails • Peace & Quiet Just 15 minutes to Stone Mt State Park, Minutes to Elkin & Wilkesboro Over 30 Wineries within 30 minutes

Ask about our exciting NEW Frog Holler Wine Tours!

Group discount rates available!

For reservations & information

(336) 526-2661 froghollercabins.com

Saturday 7:30a to 12noon and Tuesdays 3:30p to 5:30p thru September at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace in downtown North Wilkesboro

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Opening Friday September 9, 2016 Hours: Thursday 4-9, Friday 4-9, Saturday 12-9 Sunday 1-6. thru November 5 Large covered shelter with picnic tables Full service kitchen and indoor restrooms

We are an ideal place for schools, church, scout groups, etc.

Call us to ask about group rates.

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September 8 Rotary Club of King Dinner fundraiser. Dinner for two, 6:00p, West Stokes High School, 1400 Priddy Road, King. Tickets are $100 for dinner and a chance to win $5,000! Contact Steve Carroll 336-983-4995.

Tour of Farmington September 10 New for 2016!

The Farmington Challenge is a “First Back to the Barn” optional challenge for those riding the 63-mile route. the 63-mile racers start at 9:00a.

Cyclists participating will pay $20 additional entry fee on the morning of the event that will be part of a 50/50 winning pot and a special “yellow jersey” for a year’s bragging rights!

Visit Active.com or contact Garry Steele, 336-244-1080, gasteel@yadtel.net or Allyson Sawtelle, 336-655-2700, sawtelle@yadtel.net All proceeds to benefit the Farmington Community Bicycle/Nature Trail.

Meet at the Farmington Community Center, 1723 Farmington Road, Mocksville, (27028) for the 7th Annual bike Event on September 10. Registration opens at 8:00a on site or register on Active.com Routes go from 13, 23, 43 to 63mile treks through Davie County. $35 includes free T-shirts for the first 150 riders, SAG support on each route, free breakfast and lunch. yad kinvalleyw eekend s .co m

Come to the Farmington Community Center, 1723 Farmington Road, Mocksville, (27028) for the 7th Annual bike Event The 5th Wilkes Amazing Race is set for September 10th from 11:00a to 6:00p,10 pit stops and challenges are throughout Wilkes County. Visit the website WilkesAmazingRace.com for more information on meeting location, race registration and photos from previous Wilkes Amazing Races.

September 15, The Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 S. Main St., Kernersville presents “Preserving Historic Design Intents at Biltmore” by Parker Andes, Horticulture Director at Biltmore Estate, 5:30p to 7:00p.

A/$30 includes hors d’oeuvre, beer and wine. Call 336996-7888 or cienerbotanicalgarden.org Friday, September 16th from noon to 6:00p and September 17, 7:00a to noon, check out The Huge Community Yard Sale at the East Bend Public Library. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the East Bend Public Library—very nice items for the best prices! Donations for the sale accepted on Friday, September 16th. Rain date September 24th.

Saturday, Sept 17th is Shine to Wine at 1p to 7p at the Yadkin Valley marketplace downtown North Wilkesboro. Live music from the Splash!

Band starts at 2:00p.

Tasting tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the gate.

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Civil War Authors’ Gathering at Historic Richmond Hill Law School Site, East Bend October 15 2:00p to 4:30p

-Pearson lecture by Michael C. Hardy (pictured here) -Book signings/sales by authors Clint Johnson, Chris Hartley and Michael C. Hardy -Period music/storytelling/Pamala Branscum -Reenactors of Commander Greg Cheek & the Yadkin Gray Eagles SCV Camp 1765, Yadkin Stars & Yadkin Boys of the 28th NC Troops will be on hand.

Admission is free; donations are always appreciated for continuous restoration at the 1860 National Register site.

*This event is presented through the courtesy of the YADKIN ARTS COUNCIL *Become a Friend of the Hill!

Enquire at the guestbook at house entry.

Charming Mayberry Days

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This year marks the tenth anniversary of B&L Jewelers and Brandt Scholtz production of a custom Mayberry Charm in honor of Mount Airy’s Mayberry Days.

Every year a new charm is the result of hours of design and prep work. How does Brandt decide on a theme for each year? He listens to customers for suggestions, the number of requests for a certain item, the relevance to the show and well, it’s a process. For instance, in the works for a future charm is one based on Barney’s Motorcycle and Sidecar. But after all the ideas and thoughts it comes down to some serious jewelry craftsmanship to get to the actual charm. But that’s next year, maybe.

This year, for the tenth charm, it’s (drum roll please) a slingshot. You know this episode! Andy makes Opie raise the young birds who have become motherless at the hands of Opie’s slingshot. There are so many parallels to raising your kids and becoming, pardon the phase, “empty nesters” that what parent can not help but love this story. To paraphrase, it all leads to a reluctant Opie releasing the birds to go out on their on, with words of sadness, “Paw, the cage sure does look empty,” to which Andy replies, “Yes son, but don’t the trees sound full.”

Yea, that slingshot! As in past years, the very first charm each year is constructed of 14 karat gold. That, at the request of one of the original Mayberry Days visitors.

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Above: The popular Sheriff Star Charm. Right: Brandt Scholtz, B & L Jewelers Lower right: Another Charm, Barney’s Bullet Brandt talks about how he looks forward to these first charms buyers Mayberry Days return visits as they’ve grow well beyond just being customers to become good friends. That means hours visiting and a Mayberry dinner out.

While you too can have a 14 karat gold version, most of the charms each year are made of sterling silver. Over the years, Brandt says the most popular charm has been the Sheriff ’s Badge.

If you are a fan of Mayberry Collectibles then a charm is certainly one to consider. The charms are released on the first day of Mayberry Days. While most are made for preorders, and supplies are limited, Brandt says, “We make sure we make enough for Mayberry Days visitors too!”

You’ll find Maybery Charms that can be used on a braclet or necklace exclusively at: B&L Custom Jewelers 401 North Main Street, Mount Airy 336-786-1100 • mtairyjewelers.com Tuesday - Friday 10:30 to 5:30 Saturday 10:30 til or by appointment

27th Annual Mayberry Days in Mount Airy September 21-25, 2016 Sponsored by Surry Arts Council More details at: Surry Arts Council 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy 336-786-7998 • surryarts.org

September 10, 9:30a to 6:00p and 11, 11:00a to 5:00p is the 42nd Festival on the Dan, Moratock Park in Historic Danbury.

Food, music, dancing, arts and crafts and history. Sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council, admission is free and open to the public.

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The 22nd Annual Mountain Heritage Festival in Sparta is on September 17th. The festival begins with the opening ceremonies at 10:00a and concludes at 4:30p with the crowning of the Possum Queen. Experience te heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains while celebrating the area’s unique music and crafts—a NC celebration

like no other! The festival is an exhibition of the rich history and culture of the Alleghany County area. There will be food and craft vendors, live music and many other attractions lining Main Street. Headline events for the Mountain Heritage Festival include the crowning of the Possum Queen, the Jubilee Dancers and a variety of musical

September 17 Community Festival, 9:00a to 2:00p with live entertainment, Kid's Tractor Pull, Local Singing Groups, Local Vendors, Services, Crafts, $1 ticket raffle/homemade Quilt, Country Store, Aunt B's Bakery, Frozen Casseroles, Chicken Pies, Yard Sale, Fish & Fries by Bethlehem AME Zion Church. Breakfast: scrumptious biscuits, country ham, tenderloin, sausage, bacon, eggs served 7:00a to 10:30a. Lunch from 11:00a to 1:30p serves up BBQ, hotdogs, fish & fries. 6274 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown, NC, 336-945-3029.

performances throughout the day. You will find something for everyone as the expertise of the craftspeople ranges from jewelry to woodcarving and the food vendors will be sure to satisfy a wide array of tastes. children will like the many treats on hand as well as the fun activities and rides planned to keep them entertained.

Join us at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 S. Main Street in Kernersville on Thursday, September 22, 2016, 6:30 pm for a Concert on the Lawn featuring Asheville, North Carolina’s award winning group, Town Mountain.

Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, visit our News and Events Page at www..cienerbotanicalgarden.org or call 336-996-7888.

40th Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival is on September 17th in downtown Yadkinville from 10:00a to 4:00p and will happen, rain or shine, for the usual 8,000 plus spectators. Admission is free.

Lots of new venues will greet you such as Mystic Sunshine, a new food vendor highlighting the scene with Caribbean food. Your sweet tooth will be happy, happy with vendor Green Mountain Maple offering maple syrup, maple candy and maple cream...yum!

R&D Amusements will be providing a combo bounce house, a Gyro, the Tub of Fun and a super trackless train for kids/parents to ride around the Festival and adults will like a new vendor called The Bustling Boutique. Farm, garden and preservation tips will be on hand from the NC Cooperative Extension Services, live, heritage craft demonstrations plus a BeerGarden and Yadtel Sports Lounge in the Front Yard Plaza...fun for all!

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The 4th annual Race More for Macemore 5K Run/Walk will meet in downtown Yadkinville to honor Austin Macemore, who passed away at the age of 19 after a courageous race against cancer. On his inspirational legacy and passionate spirit to help others, Big A Ministries was founded. Please make every effort to register early (by noon) on Monday, 9/12; or Sep.17 at Collide Church 7:30 to 8:30a. Pick up your race packet Friday evening, 5:30 to 7:00 at Collide, Main St. Registration for, 5K Run/Walk, 16+/$30; 15-/$25 includes an awesome newly designed Tshirt. Queries? call Rob Snyder 336679-3821.

Immediately following the race, stay and enjoy the Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival!

Ride the Tub O Fun at Harvest Festival

One of the vendors you’ll find at this year’s Harvest Festival The first ever Bark for Life Puppy Parade will start at 11:30a. Yadkin County Bark for Life has partnered with Relay for Life, American Cancer Society. The inaugural Bark for Life event is November 5th in the Lone Hickory Arena; 11:00a to 3:00p. A professional stage will host a lineup of live entertainment featuring Smitty and the JumpStarters performing at 11:00a to 12:15p; The Phase Band - 12:45p to 2:00p followed

by Lion Tracks Reggae Band - 2:30p to 4:00p. The Foothill Cloggers of Wilkesboro will perform twice on the plaza stage: 12:20 and 2:05.

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Downtown Elkin during Pumpkin Festival

September 24th marks the 20th Annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival in Historic Downtown Elkin. Traditionally the Festival begins with the annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off—part of the Nationally Sanctioned Southeast Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off brings in gigantic pumpkins and their cousins watermelons and gourds from up and down the East Coast with the weighing to be held at 10:00a on Standard Street. Some monsters will weigh-in at an excess of 1,000 pounds with hopes of placing in the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth top ten. Registration for weighing is from 8:00a to 9:30a.

Expect crafts of all kinds, antiques, non-profit organizations will be doing pumpkin related activities, a variety of food vendors so if you crave a chicken sandwich and the best milkshake around look for Chick-fil-A’s inaugural set up as well as local venues. Youngsters will enjoy mini-carnival rides and more.

Myra Cook, president of the Yadkin Valley Chamber invites you to enjoy the family oriented Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival, visit the unique shops and eateries of Historic Downtown Elkin on Main Street and to stay around for the inaugural evening BIG ELKIN BREWFEST at the Elkin Municipal Park.

For more information call the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce, 336-526-111 or yadkinvalley.org

The inaugural BIG ELKIN BREWFEST will be held on Saturday, September 24 in Elkin’s Municipal Park, 399 US Hwy 268 West from 3:00p to 9:00p. You can enjoy live music with Luke Mears Band 3:00p to 4:30p, Big Daddy Mojo 5:00p to 6:30p and Electric Darling 7:00p to 9:00p.

Sample the finest North Carolina craft beers and ciders, eat delicious food truck fare as well as local venues. As a sampling, 13 Bones, Mount Airy, will offer BBQ/ribs; Herrera from Dobson will have hamburgers/sandwiches; Putters of Dobson will have Brats/chicken.

General admission for non-tasters is $5. Kids 12 and younger are free. Tast-

ing tickets are $20 in advance through Eventbrite and $25 at the gate. Tickets include (15) 2-ounce beer tasting tickets and a special tasting cup with logo. Pints can be purchased for $5 at the event directly from each brewery. $50 VIP tickets include unlimited tasting, a tasting Fa ll 2 016

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$5 at the event directly from each brewery. $50 VIP tickets include unlimited tasting, a tasting mug with logo, special parking, BREWFEST t-shirt and signature commemorative pint glass.

At press time, the following confirmed breweries attending are Angry Troll, (Elkin); Skull Camp, (Elkin); Big Boss Brewing,(Raleigh); Westbend, (Lewisville); Foothills, (Winston-Salem); Lost Province,(Boone); Catawba,(Asheville); Hoots, (Winston-Salem); Four Saints, (Asheboro); 26 Acres Brewing Company, (Concord); Nickelpoint, (Raleigh); Sugar Creek, (Charlotte) and Bold Rock Hard Cider, (Asheville). Pure Intentions Coffee will also be on hand.

Jeff Yockel, Chairman of the BIG ELKIN BREWFEST, shared some history on the BEB committee first meeting in February. Elkin, known for the last 16 years for its annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in May, also is home to two breweries: Angry Troll and Skull Camp. “With the growing customer appreciation for Craft Beer in North Carolina, our state is now ranked #3 in the country for fastest growth in microbreweries. It just made sense for us to have a beer festival in September,” says Jeff.

The unique thing about the BEB is the participating breweries come from every corner of the State. “ In addition, we have mature, established breweries and ciders as well as three recent start-ups who have brewing experience and are introducing their brews to the public

Elkin’s beautiful Municipal Park will be home to the BIG ELKIN BREWFEST. in Elkin for the first time.”

Jeff says, In addition to the BREWFEST that day, Elkin is also hosting the annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival from 9:00a to 4:00p and a cruise-in. “We encourage and welcome all to enjoy a great day in Historic Downtown Elkin on September 24th!”

For more information and tickets for the BIG ELKIN BREWFEST, visit BigElkinBrewfest.com; Facebook or call the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce at 336-526-1111.

Come visit us for all your special occasions, the friendliest store in beautiful Downtown Yadkinville.

We have gold, diamonds, gem stones and silver jewelry designs.

We do repairs and watch bands.

Lay-away your purchases!

Free gift wrapping Come in and see Randy Abbott Nelly Stewart and Diane LeGue

featuring Handmade Pottery

by Dave Pardue

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M o n u w n o t t n A w o DNow is the perfect time to visit!iry 2016 Forsyth County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale is scheduled for September 23 and 24 from 9:00a until 2:00p each day. This year’s sale will be held indoors at the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Office at 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, so you can shop rain or shine for those hard-to-find native plants you’ve been wanting for your garden.

The sale also offers Herbaceous Perennials, Flowering Shrubs and Trees. Be sure to visit the Garden Boutique for some incredible buys on gently used garden accessories and tools.

This event is the major fundraiser for the Master Garden Program. Proceeds from your purchases help maintain the Extension Demonstration Garden and fund the “Forks on Friday” garden lecture series held in the spring and fall. Shop early for the best selection.

For additional information, call 336-703-2850.

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Free Seminars at Tanglewood Park’s Arboretum Office— register by email: coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2850 two weeks before the program.

September 21 is the Fascinating World of Ferns with Lisa Gould, ecologist, to discuss life cycle and natural history of ferns and those that do well in NC. October 5 is a Native Tree Identification and Forest Walk with Toby Bost, Bost Consulting, will discuss characteristics of native trees on the walk.

December

3 Downtown Sidewalk Sale 17 Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods Cruise In (1970s Theme) 21-25 27th Annual Mayberry Days Festival 14-16 50th Annual Autumn Leaves Festival 22 Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods Cruise In (Halloween Theme) 29 5K Zombie Run 29 Boo Bash (Old North State Winery) 31 Downtown Halloween Celebration 4 Public Art Banjo Crawl Auction and Concert 11 Ladies Night Out Downtown 26 Christmas Parade "Miracle On Main" & Small Business Saturday 1 Christmas Tree Lighting 3 Holiday Artwalk Holiday Open House Tour of Homes

Learn more about these fun events at:

www.mountairydowntown.org

Fall Lunch and Learns at Ciener Botanical Gardens in Kernersville October 13 is Gardening for Hummingbirds with Kim Brand, Bird-Friendly Community Coordinator, Audubon, NC at noon, $2, free to members.

Downtown Business Association November 10, also at noon, Spring Bulbs and Beyond

by Adrienne Roethling PJCBG Curator, $2, free for members.

Registration is required, bring your lunch and PJCBG will provide drinks: cienerbotanicalgarden.com

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September 21- Venison 101: Wild Game Prep with Debbie Cox

On Saturday, September 24th, rain or shine, the Extreme Reach the Peaks fundraiser co-organized by the Friends of the Sauratown Mountains, Hanging Rock State Park and the Stokes Arts Council will happen!

Reach the Peaks is a single day hiking challenge over the strenuous 11mile 5 Peaks in Hanging Rock State Park. Plan on using approximately half a day to complete the hike over the five major peaks of the Park: Moore’s Knob, Cook’s Wall, House Rock, Wolf Rock and Hanging Rock.

Sometime during your day, particularly 2:00p to 5:00p party and check out the Hanging Rock Visitor Center Gallery for music, food trucks and vendors in the parking lot area.

Meet for registration at 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury. The first 500 hikers sign up beginning at 8:30a, 9:00a and 10:30a. Advanced registration is $25 that covers a stainless steel water bottle and fruit. Day of registration is $35 per hiker. Hiker gets a hiking event T-shirt, trail map and on completion of the hike, an event patch, post-hike meal and trail comfort/hospitality.

If you feel extra well conditioned, try the timed running challenge. Check in starts at 7:00a. Registration fees are the same but NO dogs are allowed on the trail running portion of the Reach the Peaks Challenge Only well-behaved dogs are welcomed and ALL dogs are required to be leashed during the entire event. Registration is $15 per dog including a Reach the Peaks bandana.

For additional information contact: reachthepeaks.org, Stokes Arts Council at 336-593-8159, Hanging Rock State Park: 336-593-8480.

and Jim Cowden, NCECA and NC Wildlife officer D.J. Woods 6:00p to 8:00p.

Sample venison as sausage, jerky, sticks, BBQ plus take the recipes home! Free admission.

King Public Library is on 101 Pilot View Drive, King, 336983-3868.

Venison Jerky

Shane Williams' recipe for

2/3 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoon seasoning salt 2/3 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoon Accent 2 teaspoon onion powder For marinade mix ingredients together well. Place 3 pounds of venison strips in marinade and marinade overnight in refrigerator.

Shane’s father, David, another avid hunter, and nephew Devon Hodges make a different version of

Zesty Venison Jerky

that can be prepared in your oven or a food dehydrator.

1 pound boneless venison roast 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon salt Slice meat into long strips, 1-inch wide and 1/8-inch thick. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine seasonings. Place meat in bag and seal. Refrigerate overnight. Knead occasionally to evenly distribute marinade. Preheat oven to 160°F (70°C). Place a pan on the bottom of oven to catch drips, or line with aluminum foil. Place meat strips on a rack so they do not touch each other.

Dehydrate for 6 to 8 hours or until desired consistency is achieved.

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Clint Johnson is a native Southerner whose Scots-Irish and Welsh ancestors first settled in North Carolina in the 1730s and 1760s. One of those ancestors owned more than 100 acres on Manhattan Island, New York in the early 1760s, which he leased to the island’s government for 99 years.

When a grandson tried to reclaim the land for the family, those New York Yankees claimed their deed book had been lost in a fire and they would not honor the legitimate claim.

As late as the 1920s, members of Clint’s family were trying to sue New York City for the return of their property. Clint counts Confederate soldiers from Florida, Georgia and Alabama among his more recent ancestors.

A native of fish Branch, Florida, Clint knows his unmapped community of orange groves, cypress bayheads, cattle ranches, panthers, bobcats, alligators and friendly neighbors. Fish Branch is what Florida was before Walt Disney World. He now lives in the mountains of North Carolina with his wife Barbara.

As an American author, Clint has written nonfiction, primarily about the American Civil War—a topic he has been fascinated with since childhood and has compiled eight books on the subject as well as two corporate biographies and hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles on business, history and travel.

Clint says, “I’ve been studying the Civil War since my fourth grade teacher in Arcadia, FL, Miss Frances Pooser, told the class during Florida History Class the exciting story of the Battle of Natural Bridge. A force of old men in the Home Guard and teenaged boys from the West Florida Seminary joined a handful of regulars to beat back three regiments of trained Union troops. It excited every 10-year-old boy in the class. I’ve just kept that excitement for 50 years. I later wrote about that battle for some Florida newspapers. My first book was Touring the Carolinas’ Civil War Sites in 1996. I’m still looking for projects, but not working on anything right now.”

You can meet Clint and Chris and learn more about their writings at Historic Richmond Hill Law School and Nature Park’s 2nd Annual Civil War Authors’ Gathering on October 15, 4641 Law School Road, East Bend, NC 27018.

336-699-3921 or 336-473-1853.

Chris J. Hartley, Wilkesboro native, now residing in Pfafftown, west of Winston-Salem, Civil War historian, speaker, historical periodical writer and author will feature his books Stoneman’s Raid, 1865 and Stuart’s Tarheels: James B. Gordon and his NC Cavalry at the Civil War Authors’ Gathering at Historic Richmond Hill on October 15, Stoneman’s Raid, 1865 published by John F. Blair Publisher won the 2011 Willie Parker Peace Prize from the NC Society of Historians and was a finalist for the Ben Franklin Award in History from the Independent Book Publishers Association. His research took him to 34 repositories in 12 states, incorporat-

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ing more than 200 books and newspapers into his book.

Stuart’s Tarheels: James B. Gordon and his NC Cavalry received the United Daughters of the Confederacy’s Jefferson Davis Award.

Hartley grew up in the shadow of lots of historical markers denoting the largely-forgotten events and that gave rise to his passionate Civil War research since his youth. He is now working on a new study of General D.H. Hill, who organized NC’s first military instruction camp and saw a plethora of the Civil War’s famous battles to return home and pass from stomach cancer. He is buried in Davidson.

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Weaving deomonstration.

A.S.U’s Steely Pan Steel Drum Band performs at noon on the Baptist Church stage

September 24 brings us the 35th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts.

This one-of-a-kind, arts and cultural heritage festival on Church Road in Alexander County from 9:00a to 4:00p. Admission is free for this street festival featuring unique, family friendly arts and cultural heritage activities for all ages. Shop for fine arts, handmade crafts and jewelery, fiber arts, regional pottery, commercial and food vendors.Hands-on demonstrations are in the Celebration Folk Life Pavilion, Native American heritage with a Cherokee Pavilion, music and dance on four stages, tour the Lucas Mansion, watch Eddy Hoots, chainsaw artist.

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October 1 Join the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden staff for their Fall Plant Sale, 9:00a to 1:00p.

215 S. Main St., Kernersville.

Call 336-996-7888 or cienerbotanicalgarden.org

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Black Cat Station Over 700 feet of model HO scale railroad layout track; five tracks and 10 trains in continuous operation open for the public on the second Saturday each month, 10:00a to 2:00p and admission is free!

Naturally for continued growth the Black Cat Station graciously accepts donations. You will see steam and diesel, passenger and freight as well as two Thomas & Friends hands-on tracks for your youngest engineers.

Currently there are 36 dedicated Yadkin Valley Railroad Club of Wilkes County volunteers managing Black Cat Station.Try your luck on a handmade quilt with a railroad theme for $1/ticket or 6/$5. Black Cat Station is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Mark your calendar for a September 24th parking lot sale at 800 Elizabeth St., North Wilkesboro. ya d ki n va l l e yl iv i ng.com

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Black Cat is a terrific location for a birthday party or Scouting adventure.

An HO scale layout was created by this railroad club for the Wilkes Heritage Museum mainly depicting the town of Ronda in the 50s with track traveling from Elkin into Ronda and on to North Wilkesboro.

Want to join other Black Cat Station volunteers? Fees are $30/first family member; $10 for each additional member; $15 for students, $10/Junior membership (remit to: Yadkin Valley Railroad Club of Wilkes County, Inc., 181 Oakwoods Lane, Wilkesboro, NC 28697).

Work sessions are scheduled on weekdays and the Board meets quarterly.

Be sure to check blackcatstation.com, for special events as well as facebook.com email: blackcatstation@charter.net

The cast members of Woods of Terror, are you scared yet?

This Ain’t Your Grandma’s

Haunted House!

A very busy Eddie McLaurin, owner of North Carolina’s premier Haunted House talked with us about his Woods of Terror.

Q. If you’ve never been to Woods of Terror what can you expect to see?

A. You’ll see a Haunted House like no other. The days of the Jaycee haunted houses with black plastic—that’s not what is here. Here we have huge moviequality sets sitting on about 20 acres. Most of our buildings have 2 and 3-story facades and once inside the detailing is over the top.

What really sets it off is, I have some of the best actors around, easily the best actors in three states. On top of that, on October 13, we’re bringing in from Texas what I consider to be the best haunted house actors in the United States.

With the quality of actors and movie sets, you’re just going to be blown away if you’ve never seen it.

Q. There 10 different sets or venues that visitors move through?

A. My show is linear so I give it to you in the order I want you to receive it.

Once you start, you’ll go from show to show. You start with Arachnophobia which is spider based. Once I get you inside, you are in pretty much a black maze. All kinds of air scares—wiggly things are touching your arms.

You go through the corn field to the Vampire House. Every attraction has its own show; its own eight to ten actors, music, costumes and make-up.

Q. Your cast members make-up looks so incredible—do you have a make-up staff?

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How’s this for incredible make-up? came back to teach the other members of the crew. I have four supervisors on make-up since there is so much training over the year. But we do all the make-up and costumes in house.

We go to a big trade show in Saint Louis and another in Ohio, with seminars and training classes every year.

The industry constantly comes out with better products that go on faster and last longer. Most make-up is made for the movies, not for haunted houses.

photos courtesy of Evil Light Photography/JWL & Woods of Terror on Church Street We put all that together—it’s organized chaos. We have 100 actors—60 of those in make-up and they get ready in about an hour. They come in at 5:30p and we’re starting the parade at 7:00p, so they have to roll!

Woods of Terror on Church Street Haunted Theme Park 5601 North Church Street Greensboro, NC woodsofterror.com

A family-oriented festival in a beautiful natural setting Free admission, free parking, and most activities are free.

Saturday, October 1 • 10am to 5pm King Central Park, 302 Kirby Road, King, North Carolina

Live music at two Music Stages Fun activities include heritage craft demonstrations, horseshoe competition, a cruise-in classic car show, inflatables, ballon artists, McDonald’s Kid’s Olympics, and many other features to provide a day of family entertainment. Plenty of food!

Ride the Express Train sponsored by Allegacy Federal Credit Union.

For more information call the King Chamber of Commerce at 336-983-9308 or visit kingnc.com ya d ki n va l l e y w ee ke nd s .co m

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Good reasons, as far as the eye can see to attend the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival on October 1 in Downtown North Wilkesboro.

The 39th Brushy Mountain Apple Festival on October 1 is an award-winning, largest one-day arts and crafts event in the Southeast. The festival is owned, organized and managed by the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club.

This free admission event if the club’s largest fundraiser with all proceeds donated to the community and the event goes on, rain or shine!

Enjoy the free open-air music stage Friday night at the Apple Jam on the corner of 10th and Main streets in downtown North Wilkesboro at the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club’s Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Park. Bring your own chair!

Over 100 civic, church and other non-profits engage in the day’s festivities starting on Saturday along with over 425 arts, crafts, 100 food vendors, four music stages of bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, Appalachian Heritage, clogger, folk dancers, rope skippers and square dancers.

Of course, there are loads of la pomme, la manzana the apple, found in all manner throughout the event, the likes of apple cider, dried and a variety of fresh apples.

Bring your camera to enter the Snapshot Contest for photos the Festival can use for PR in 2017. Prizes to be awarded for color photos. First place prize/$100; 2nd/$50; 3rd/$25; 4th, 5th, 6th/$15 each. Check the website or call 336-921-3499 for more information.

Entry deadline is November 15th. Winners will be notified by February, 2017.

To learn more visit: applefestival.net or call 336-921-3499

Whispers & Wings “...Be silent to hear the whispers of God”

237 E. Main St., Yadkinville, NC 336-677-1202 whisp-wings@yadtel.net 10-6 Monday-Friday, 10-3 Saturday Like us on Facebook!

Annabell & Clara’s • Redbud Primitives

We’re extremely excited to announce the addition of embroidered merchandise ot our amazing inventory!

Buy from us or bring in your own items for us to embroider.

Connie's Closet, Fine Ladies' Consignment Clothing—our quality/prices can not be touched!

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We’re really good at helping keep your family comfortable all year long!

October 15 Yadkin Valley Grape Festival Downtown Yadkinville It’s that time of year when the streets of downtown Yadkinville come alive for its one-of-a-kind Yadkin Valley Grape Festival touting the delicious wines of over 20 Yadkin Valley wineries and their products.

The annual Grape Festival will include wines poured by a new vineyard: Piccione Vineyards, of the Swan Creek AVA in Ronda. The event is on Saturday, October 15 from 11:00a to 5:00p, rain or shine.

Admission is free to the Festival grounds. For wine tasting tickets, a photo ID is required. Advance tickets are $20; tickets are $25 at the entrance gate the day of the Festival.

Groups of 10 or more are offered a special discount for tickets purchased in advance. Call the Yadkin Chamber to make group arrangements, 336-679-2200.

Retired and active military personnel with appropriate ID get a ticket discount at the gate for $20.

All tickets include a complimentary souvenir wine glass. To order tickets visit yvgf.com or call toll free 1-877-492-3546.

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Beautiful fall weather will soon give way to cold, windy winter days. Don’t be disappointed when you turn on the heat that first cold morning.

Scheduling a BI-ANNUAL TUNE-UP for your heating and cooling system is a easy as calling K&V Heating and Air Conditioning today at 336-699-2088.

A little money spent in preventative tune-ups can save you big money and stress for emergency repairs when temperatures soar and dip.

Our services also include: UV Lights Digital Thermostats Air Filtering Systems Humidifiers Duct Balancing

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Saturday, October 17th is the 22nd Annual Hillbilly Comedy & Variety Show at 7:00p in the Alleghany Community Auditorium. Located at 450 N. Main Street in Sparta, call 336-372-7284 for more information or visit on Facebook. ya d ki n va l l e y w ee ke nd s .co m

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Grove Park Inn: A Perfect Place to Chill What is it about Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn that puts a stay there on so many people’s wish lists? My husband, son and I visited for the first time and found the answer to be simple and malleable. The simple part owes itself to the inn’s stately beauty and heritage, to say nothing about the property’s lovely surroundings with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Where things become illusively pliable is that this place magically morphs into the individual’s perceived form of perfection.

Built in 1913, some people come for the history—both of the place itself as well as its storied visitors. The main inn was finished in just under a year by 400 men who worked six days a week, 10 hours a day (for a tidy $1 each, which was twice as much as workers were paid for the same amount of labor at the Biltmore House construction site).

Edwin Wiley Grove, known as the “Father of Modern Asheville,” was the inn’s visionary. Working in pharmaceuticals, Grove formulated a tasteless quinine to prevent malaria, a life-threatening disease that permeated the South in the 19th century; by the late 1890s, Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic sold more bottles than Coca-Cola. Suffering from bouts of bronchitis and exhaustion, his doctors recommended Asheville’s clean mountain air for rest and recovery…and this inn became a place for his rejuvenation as well as countless guests through the years.

“The Omni Grove Park Inn is rich with over a century of history and unparalleled grandeur,” says Tracey Johnston22

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written by Emily-Sarah Lineback Crum, the inn’s director of public relations and community outreach. “Personally, I find the history and majestic appearance of the inn intoxicating. I can easily get lost in story after story of our past …”

“I’m beyond intrigued with all the people who have walked these halls over the decades,” says Mary Joines, who as a local has popped in throughout the years to enjoy the onsite restaurants, shops, and spa. “I stayed here with my late husband several times, and each visit built on the previous one while giving me this tradition that still makes me smile.

For me, the magic lies in the total package of this spectacular place and also being able to choose what strikes your fancy in the moment.”

The moment’s fancy for her on the day we talked was an impromptu meal at EDISON craft ales + kitchen, an inventive bar and restaurant within the inn that focuses on a local food vibe amid expansive indoor and outdoor seating featuring breathtaking mountain views. It’s one of five restaurants, three bars and a café, all available without leaving the property. (Be sure to enjoy the Art of Breakfast. It’s the most outstanding and varied breakfast buffet we have ever experienced. Two large rooms are filled with a huge array of options, including a yogurt bar, doughnut buffet and tasty gluten-free choices.)

“The EDISON was named after Thomas Edison,” Joines tells us in a lowered voice, as though she’s sharing a secret piece of history not widely known. Thomas Edison and his yad kin valleylivin g. com

“vagabonds” (Edison, Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford) were frequent visitors back in the day; guests can still walk by signage and an antique automobile that make the past seem not quite so far away.

While some guests get swept up into historical fancy, others come squarely for the present. I suggest you treat yourself to a visit at the subterranean spa, which features a sauna, steam room and terrace, although what you might remember most—besides the pampering—is the cavernous rock walls, arches and tunnels. The setting makes the spa itself feel luxuriously secretive, as if you’ve stumbled upon hidden treasure. Two therapeutic waterfall pools immediately slows a hurried pace to one of more peacefulness and gratitude. One of the coolest features is its lap pool that sports 6,500 fiber-optic stars and the sounds of crystal-clear underwater music. It’s easy to see why Conde Nast Traveler named it one of the “Top Resort Spas in the U.S.” in 2014. For those who want to take their wellbeing more into their own hands, a gym is available as is a separate indoor heated pool. (This was one of our son’s favorite places during our stay.)

One of my own favorite spots is The Great Hall with its enormous 36-foot wide stone fireplaces, complete with strategically placed rocks that offer up wisdom. Grab a rocking chair and sip on a drink or wander outside and take in the views that make anything seem possible.

And perhaps that is exactly why so many people include a visit to the Omni Grove Park Inn on their life bucket lists: When you’re there, you absorb the magnificence of the setting and all who have roamed its halls, and as a result, the unmistakable belief that your dreams are also doable sinks into your pores. The end result is the absolute knowledge that life is indeed sweet— and, as it was for Edward Grove, it might be your destiny to help make life better not only for yourself, but also for others.

To plan your stay, visit www.omnihotels.com/hotels/Ashevillegrove-park or call 1-888-444-OMNI.

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"For those who want to take their wellbeing more into their own hands, a gym is available as is a separate indoor heated pool. (This was one of our son’s favorite places during our stay.)" That's him in the background.

be sure to see our huge selection of

Mayberry Collectibles ...many exclusives you just won’t find anywhere else!

128 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 336-789-2260 www.specialtygifts.com just across from Snappy Lunch

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Quick trip adventures—impromptu or planned, a short trip with a meal in mind, can be something special to remember and talk about for months.

John and I want to share our short, fun and relaxed jaunts across the Yadkin Valley and its neighboring areas...

The 1776 Log House Restaurant On our first trip to Wytheville,VA we were anxious to find the 1776 Log House Restaurant but it was easily recognizable, a statuesque house nestled on the top of a knoll in downtown Wytheville. Old it is, with exposed wall logs as wide as 12” in our dining area. It’s rustic, some would say rickety, and eclectic at the same time but with enough atmosphere to make you think of a return trip soon. Ample parking leads to a brick sidewalk flanked by every type of flower you could name.

Allow plenty of time for your meal—everything is cooked fresh—(a reservation for evening dining is helpful) for indoor or outside dining. Outside you’ll see caged doves, rabbits, lots of diverse gardens and two gift shops offering unique gifts.

My “Surprise” open-faced sandwich was served with chips, $6.99. Its pumpernickel roll had a first layer of a blue cheese spread, next was deli ham (or you can choose turkey) and then topped with asparagus wrapped in provolone, served heated and delicately melted. John had a cold ham and Swiss cheese, also on a pumpernickel roll spread with a Dijon mustard, labeled as spicy and it did have a bite! Dessert is made fresh and is different daily. Our treat was a Buttermilk Custard pie drizzled with a red raspberry fruit sauce.

520 East Main Street, Wytheville, VA (276) 228-4139 • Monday-Saturday 11a-3p • 4-10p

Chastity Jones, Hostess

It’s a good day for a...Cornshucking Attend the 25th Annual Cornshucking Frolic at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm in Pinnacle. Saturday, October 15th (from 10a to 5p) will be a fun-filled day for young and old alike that showcases the site at its very best.

“From the settlement of the colonial frontier to the middle of the twentieth century “cornshuckings” or “huskings” were held annually on family farms throughout North Carolina’s Northwest Piedmont region,” said Site Manager Lisa Turney. “Cornshuckings accomplished a given task and provided an opportunity for rural families to socialize.

As shucks and ears of corn were separated, folks shared gossip, began courtships, ate plates of chicken and dumplings and other good food and listened to tall tales and fiddle tunes.

Horne Creek began the Cornshucking Frolic as a means of paying homage to an activity which was once considered a highlight of the traditional farm year, but has disappeared due to advances in corn harvesting technology. We have also expanded it to showcase a number of herya d ki n va l l e y w ee ke nd s .co m

itage skills from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.”

So, just what can you expect to see at the 25th Annual Cornshucking? How about molasses making, quilting, blacksmithing, cooking on a woodstove, shucking, shelling, and grinding corn, crosscut sawing, plowing and an additional 40 or so demonstrations.

The Model A Restorers Club of the Piedmont will also have 10 to 12 antique cars on display.

If you like Traditional, Bluegrass or Gospel music, we've got that covered too. Two of six music groups returning this year are Carson Peter's Band and Zephyr Lightning Bolts. Bring a lawn chair, kick back and relax or put those dancing shoes on and dance a reel or two. Need some food? How about chicken stew, pintos and cornbread, fried pies, BBQ, hamburgers, hotdogs and roasted corn?

Once you're charged back up, go check out the Wildlife Rehab folks. You just might encounter a hawk, barn owl or any number of other interesting crea-

tures. Your children will be fascinated by them. Need to run off some of their energy? We've got games from the 1900era to keep them busy.

Before leaving the site, stop by and look at the wonderful goods available in the Horne Creek Farm Country Story or the items offered by our vendors.

There is something sure to please everyone. And finally, don't forget to become a "Friend of the Farm" and help support educational programs at the site.

Sound like a good day? You bet it’s going to be!

Fee: $8 Adults/$5for Children Small fees for parking and some craft activities •No pets allowed, other than service animals.

•Cancelled in the event of heavy rain.

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Counties’ Fall Fairs:

Nothing Could Be Finer!

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Or more fun for that matter when it comes to North Carolina fairs. We are fortunate to have both small, local fairs and their much bigger sisters, the multi-day fairs. It makes no difference. the size or length, almost all the usual fair fare can be found in your own backyard or neighboring county.

Sep. 2-10

Sep. 9-18 Sep. 10-17

Sep. 13-17

Sep. 19-24

Sep. 20-24

Sep. 23-Oct. 1

Sep. 26-Oct. 1 Sep. 27-Oct.1

Sep. 30-Oct. 9 Oct. 13-23

Iredell County Agricultural Fair, Kiwanis, Statesville NC Mountain State Fair, Fletcher Surry County Agricultural Fair, Mount Airy Stokes County Agricultural Fair, King Davidson County Agricultural Fair, Lexington Lenoir County Agricultural Fair, Fairgrounds Rowan County Agricultural & Industrial Fair, Salisbury Rocky Mount Fair, Rocky Mount Wilkes Agricultural Fair, North Wilkesboro Dixie Classic, Winston-Salem NC State Fair, Raleigh

Advertise your B&B, event, restaurant or destination in Yadkin Valley Weekends Now at YadkinValleyWeekends.com and beginning next Spring in a Free standing print publication.

Call 866-280-4664 to learn more.

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Shop Early for Best Selection!

Christmas Open House Sale Furniture Makers Showroom

November 4 Friday 9am-4pm • November 5 Saturday 9am-4pm

After Open House Factory Store will be open limited hours Friday & Saturday 9-4 thru 12/23

Come see Shaker & antique reproduction furniture & accessories made in the shops beside our Log Cabin Showroom Store

All of our furniture is handmade in the USA! New Finishes • New Designs

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Carolina Country Furniture 4017 Friedberg Church Rd Clemmons One mile north of Mrs. Hanes’ Moravian Cookies

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Mark Your Calendar NOW For Our Annual

with Us Come Celebrate wship Good Food, Fello s and Festivitie

Friday, November 4th 9am–7pm Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in

Bring in 5 cans of food and receive A FREE Christmas Rose Canned food to be donated to Local Charities

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 5th 9am–3pm

FREE Balloons & Refreshments Register for Door Prizes Each Day Every Customer Receives a Gift

Personalized Christmas Ornaments Available

Visit with artist Barbara Terwilliger and view her keepsake jewelry on display made with your flowers from that special occasion.

Vote for your favorite Christmas Tree

Come see our beautiful floral showroom overflowing with holiday decorating ideas & lights

Talley’s Flower Shop 322 South Main Street • King (336) 983-9265 Mon-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-3

Teleflora

Serving and Delivering to: East Bend, Tobaccoville, Pilot Mt. King, Winston-Salem, Pinnacle, Pfafftown, Rural Hall & surrounding areas

www.talleysflorist.com

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Opening its 50 year, the October 14-16 Autumn Leaves Festival will once again amaze you with over 200 artisans and craftspeople, Food for the Soul consisting of ham biscuits, collards, cornbread, BBQ, ground steak, Amish donuts, pretzels and more from local civic and service groups. This is a music festival also with double digit bands performing bluegrass, old-time and gospel favorites on the downtown stage every day, all day.

Event hours for the Autumn Leaves Festival in America’s Hometown of Mount Airy are 9:00a to 9:00p on Friday and Saturday; noon to 6:00p on Sunday.Admission is free.

Shuttles run all three days, every 15 to 20 minutes.

Sponsored by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, if you need more information call: 336-786-6116, EXt. 204 or 800-948-0949

Here are more fun Downtown Mount Airy Events in October...

22 Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods Cruise In (Halloween Theme) 29 5K Zombie Run 29 Boo Bash (Old North State Winery) 31 Downtown Halloween Celebration

October 29 St. Paul/Mountain Grove Bazaar and Quilt Show is 9:00a to 2:00p. St. Paul UMC Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary on 2708 Buck Shoals Road, Hamptonville.

More info: Pastor Claudia Harrelson, 336-468-4548 or email: charrelson@wnccumc.net The Bazaar consists of handmade items, baked goods and a canteen for hot dogs at lunchtime. The quilts are only for exhibition and are not for sale. Most of the quilts, 50 in 2015, were made by women who have attended St. Paul and Mountain Grove or by their relatives.

Learn more about these events at:

www.mountairydowntown.org DowntownMountAiry

Casino Night is October 29th at Holy Family Church in Clemmons to benefit Active Minds Charity—a mental health advocacy college campus group with 12 chapters in NC educating students on mental disorders, heightens awareness of professional resources available, conducts seminars, speakers, panel discussions, stress relief activities and suicide prevention workshops.

Located at 4820 Kinnamon Road, Family Center doors of Holy Family open at 6:30p and tables open at 7:00p. Tickets are $35/adult in advance; limited tickets at the door are $40.Included are heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, soda, wine, beer.

Casino games, door prizes, raffles, silent auction items, how much more fun could it be?

Tickets: casinonight9499@gmail.com or 336-662-7397.

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