Submissions to the community calendar need to be in writing and arrive or be brought into The Mount Airy News office before 5 p.m. at least five days before the event should appear in the newspaper. Be sure to include the full name and address of the event; the time, day and date of the event; and a contact phone number in case our staff has any questions. Information may be mailed to: The Mount Airy News, 319 N. Renfro St., Mount Airy, NC 27030; faxed to 789-2816; or emailed to aeldridge@mtairynews.com.

Ongoing

n Every Saturday night, Dobson Rescue Squad Inc. hosts bingo with cash prizes. The bingo is at the Dobson Rescue Squad at U.S. 601 and Rockford Road. Early birds start at 5 p.m. Regular pack begins at 7 p.m. The late bingo depends on the number of players. The regular pack is nine games for $20. The players game is $5. A child pack, for children 13 and under, is $5. Concessions are sold on site by Dobson Rescue. For more information, call 374-4100.

n Jamming in Jamsburg in Lambsburg, Va., is held every Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Community Center. Bluegrass, old-time, gospel and other types of music will be playing. Situated at the foot of the Sugar Loaf Mountain and surrounded by the mountains makes a beautiful backdrop for the jam. There’s plenty of space indoors and outdoors. There are concessions with the clean entertainment for the whole family. All musicians and music lovers are invited to come play, dance or just listen and enjoy. Admission is free, and concessions are available.

n The Surry Arts Council presents free fiddle, guitar and banjo lessons downstairs at the Andy Griffith Playhouse every Thursday evening. Master musician Jim Vipperman teaches fiddle at 5:30 p.m., and guitar and banjo at 6:15 p.m. No sign-up required, instruments are available for use during the lessons. For more information, call 786-7998.

n A Jam Session will be held every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m., free at the Andy Griffith Playhouse.

n A Jam Session will be held every Saturday from 9 to 11 am, free at the Downtown Cinema Theater.

n WPAQ 740 AM presents a live radio broadcast every Saturday from 11 am to 1:30 p.m. at the Downtown Cinema Theater.

n Every Thursday evening, the American Legion Post 123 hosts Bingo at the American Legion Hall at Veterans Park, 691 W. Lebanon St. in Mount Airy. Cash prizes total up to $2,400 being paid. Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m. and regular games start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Free coffee is offered and drinks and snacks are sold. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 710-7322.

n If you or a family member is struggling with substance abuse, help is a phone call away. Twin City Area Narcotics Anonymous Helpline is available 24 hours a day at (800) 365-1035 or at www.teana.org. Call or visit the Web site for meeting schedules and additional information. This is a 12-step recovery program.

n Catch a tribute to “The King” on the second Saturday of each month at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Professional tribute artist Jimmy W. Johnson brings a unique Elvis performance. Showtime is 3 p.m. Prices for the shows are as follows: first 10 rows are $25, last 10 rows are $20, balcony seats are $15. Contact the Surry Arts Council to reserve tickets at 786-7998.

n The Ararat Ruritan Club, Va., has dances every Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call (276) 251-5436.

n The Disabled American Veterans meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the National Guard Armory in Mount Airy at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to all members and their families.

n Join the Foothills Arts Council for The Artists Forum on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. This is an informal artists group for anyone interested in exploring their creative side. These discussions are presented free at the FAC building, 129 Church St., Elkin. For more information, call 835-2025.

n The Woman’s Club of Mount Airy meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The club is seeking new members. The Woman’s Club of Mount Airy is a member of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs of North Carolina. It is a service organization which gives back to the community in many ways including scholarships for local students and projects around Surry County. Anyone interested in attending a meeting should contact Wendy at 786-5747.

n Clayworks is having open studio for ceramics in Elkin on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon on Front Street. This is for adults who would like studio time to work on their own projects with or without instruction. The cost is $145 for 12 sessions. Start any date, work on the project of your choosing. To register, call the Yadkin Valley Craft Guild at 835-2717. For more information, visit www.yadkinvalleycraftguild.org.

n Every Thursday, the Mount Airy Public Library will have Game Night at 6 p.m. The library will have games like Scrabble, Boggle, Uno, Life, Sorry, Yahtzee, Trivial Pursuit and other games available to play.

n The Beulah Ruritan Club will have a dance every Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Children under the age of 12 are free. For more information, call 352-3383.

n The town of Historic Hillsville, Va., has announced the expanded summer concert and classic car cruise-in series. These events are all free of charge. Events will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Jailhouse Square. Music, food, beverages, children’s activities and dancing will all take place. Schedule is Aug. 29, Mixed Emotion and Craig Woolard Band; and Sept. 12, The Embers. For more information, call Larry South at (276) 728-2128, ext. 16, or email hillsville@embarqmail.com.

n The Granite City monthly cruise-in will be held behind Quality Inn and Arby’s on U.S. 601 the fourth Saturday of each month, Aug. 22 and Sept. 26. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold by White Plains Ruritan Club. Drink proceeds will go to the Children’s Christmas Fund. Cruise-ins will be held from 5 p.m. until. Door prizes and a 50/50 drawing will take place at 8 p.m. New members are welcome. See a club member for more information.

n Downtown Elkin will have the 4th Friday Celebration every fourth Friday of the month through October from 6 to 9 p.m. Live bluegrass music by The Mitchell River Band, and shops, restaurants, winery and galleries will be open late. For more information call 835-9857.

n Meetings will be held each Thursday at Bojangles from 6 to 8 p.m. for those healing from a broken marriage.

n The Mount Airy Public Library will be showing movies on Mondays on the back lawn of the library. Movies will begin at dusk. These events are free and open to the public. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. The movie schedule is July 27, “City of Ember.”

n The Lambsburg Cruisers will be at the Lambsburg Community Center, Lambsburg, Va., on Aug. 15, Sound Factory; and Sept. 19, Philip Smith Band, from 5 to 8 p.m. There is no admission fee. All cruise-in events are open to all vehicles and motorcycles. Bring a chair, enjoy food, music and fun. There will be a 50/50 drawing for cash. Other events are scheduled for Oct. 17 Fall Festival.

n Town Hall in Hillsville, Va., will have “Musical Styles on the Crooked Road” exhibit up through out the month of July.

n The Gallery Group and Art Studio, 162A W. Pine St., Mount Airy, is offering adult art classes this summer. Pike Sullivan will be instructing a watercolor class every Tuesday from July 14 through Aug. 18. Richard Zagurski’s acrylic painting class is every Thursday from July 23 through Aug. 27. Arlene Daniel will be conducting an oil painting class every Wednesday from Aug. 5 through Aug. 26. All classes are from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee is $100 per class. Deadline for entry is one week before the class starts. Class sizes are limited. For more information or to register, call the Gallery Group at 786-0057.

n The Gallery Group, 162A W. Pine St., Mount Airy, will be having Tots of Art for toddlers being offered July 27, 28 and 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For $45 per day, the students will experience great artists like Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso. In addition, snacks will be provided and each participant will receive a free T-shirt. For more information, call the Gallery Group and Art Studio at 786-0057.

n The Surry Senior Center is now offering basic computer classes exclusively to adults’ age 50 and better. The classes will take place on Fridays beginning July 31 and ending Aug. 28. Two class times are being offered, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay by calling 786-6155 ext. 225.

n The Galax Recreation Center will offer a new session of Carolina Shag classes beginning July 29. Classes for beginners and seasoned shaggers will be taught by Bruce Leonard and Kay Weddle. The beginner class will cover the basic shag step, female turn, male turn and start position. The beginners II class will introduce the belly roll and pivot step. Advanced students will learn more advanced steps, turns and basic variations. All classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. Individuals and couples are welcome. Class sessions last for five weeks and are held in the Galax, Va., Municipal Golf Course Banquet Room, Country Club Lane. The five-week session is $40 per person. Register through July 29. For more information, call the Galax Recreation Center at (276) 236-3218 or Kay Weddle at (276) 233-8764.

Today

n A meeting of the Carroll County School Board will be held at 7:30 a.m. on the third floor of the Carroll County Government Complex, Hillsville, Va. The purpose of the meeting will be for consideration of personnel and any other business matters that come before the board. For more information, call the Carroll County School Board Office at (276) 728-3191 or (276) 236-8145.

July 30

n The Mount Airy Public Library’s Summer Reading Program presents “Express Yourself” starring the library’s own Dewey Decimal Players. This play is written by Brack Llewellyn and directed by Angela Llewellyn.

July 31

n The Surry Senior Center will host a trip to Shatley Springs. The trip will include breakfast at Shatley Springs, a tour of the trail and the Eagle Museum and shopping at the new Goodwill store in Wilkes County. A $30 fee includes transportation, meal, tax and tip. This is open to all ages. Pick-up in Mount Airy will be at 7:30 a.m. To sign-up, call the senior center at 786-6155, ext. 225.

July 31 and Aug. 1

n The Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention will be held at Ashe Park in Jefferson. A competition will be held with bluegrass and old time musicians in band and a dance competition for all ages. Prize money totals at over $3,600. Bring a chair or blanket and a sweater. Limited camping is available. Tickets are $10 for each night or $15 for a weekend pass. Children 12 and under are free.

Aug. 1

n A benefit motorcycle ride, sponsored by the Bannertown VFD Ladies Auxiliary, will depart from Bannertown VFD, 124 Reeves Mill Road, at 9 a.m. Sign ups begin at 8 a.m. Cars are welcome to ride. Riders are $10 and passengers are $5. These fees include lunch. For lunch, participants will have the choice of two hot dogs or one hamburger with chips, drink and watermelon. Proceeds go to benefit Angela Flippin, a Lymphoma cancer patient and member of the auxiliary. To preregister and for more information, call 789-4330 after 7 p.m. and ask for Sheila.

n A community yard sale will be held at the Charles H. Stone Library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring articles to sell and rent a space for $10. Set up will begin at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds will go to the Charles H. Stone Library for public use, computers, maintenance and upgrades. The rain date for this event is Aug. 8. For more information, call Nancy Downs at 369-1225, Cheryl Pruitt at 368-4050 or the library at 368-2370.

n New River Trail State Park, Foster Falls, Va., is having a canoe excursion starting at 10 a.m. along a five-mile stretch of the river. Pack a lunch, a fishing pole and plenty of water. Children are welcome to come over the age of 6. A fee of $15 per person is required for the trip. For more information, call the Foster Falls office at (276) 699-6778.

n Nothing Fancy Farm Bullride, 210 Country View Lane, Ararat, will start at 7:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, children 6-11 are $5 and children 5 and under are free. No drink is allowed at this event. For more information, call 374-3128.

Aug. 4

n The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1021 will have its monthly meeting at the blue metal building beside Goobers at 6 p.m. All Vietnam Veterans are welcme to attend. For more information, call Tom Parman at 789-7277.

Aug. 6

n The Peach Festival Gospel Music and Singing will be held at the Patrick Springs Fire House, Patrick Springs, Va., hosted by the JEB Stuart Volunteer Rescue Squad from 6 to 8 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Admission is free.

n Carroll County Public Schools will hold an open house for grades prekindergarten through ninth from noon to 6 p.m. This will give parents and students the opportunity to receive information about the school year, meet teachers and tour the school. Textbooks will be provided for students at no charge. An instructional materials fee of $5 will be collected from all students in addition to certain curriculum area fees. Fees are payable on this date for students K-7 and on the first day of school for students 8-12.

n Carroll County High School, Hillsville, Va., will be holding an open house from noon to 6 p.m. Junior class orientation will be at 1 p.m. with class pictures being made after. Sophomore class orientation will be at 4 p.m. with class pictures being made after.

Aug. 7

n The Virginia State Peach Pageant will be held at the Historic Star Theatre, 318 Patrick Ave., Stuart, Va., at 6 p.m. Admission is $3.

Aug. 8

n The fifth annual Staci B. Wertman Golf Tournament will be held at the Olde Mill Golf Course. Check-in will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lunch will be provided from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Shotgun start will be at 1:30 p.m. The format is 18-hold Captain’s-Choice. The cost is $60 per golfer or $240 per team. Cash prizes will be given away. Deadline is set for Aug. 4. All proceeds made will go to the Staci B. Wertman Scholarship. For more information, call Janet Banks at (276) 728-2048.

n The fifth annual Folk Fair in Meadows of Dan, Va., will feature mountain music, heritage demonstrations, food vendors, craft shows and Belgian horse and wagon rides. This event will be from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

n The Peach Festival, Stuart, Va., will be held at Rotary Field and include bands Sunset Drive, Upland Express and Downtown Boys. The gates will open at 3 p.m. and the music will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children 12 and younger are $5. The ticket price does not include food cost. Advanced family packages are $30, which includes two adult tickets and four child tickets. Various food, crafters and exhibits will be available. This event will go on rain or shine.

n The National Park Service will holding the annual Brinegar Celebration at the Brinegar Cabin on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There will be workshops and crafts and this event. Reservations are required and there is a small fee. For more information, call (336) 372-1947 and talk to Amanda Carter-Sheahan.

Aug. 9

n The 31st annual Beasley reunion will be held at the Laurel Rescue Squad Building in Carroll County, Va. , beginning at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at 12:30 p.m. Bring a well-filled picnic basket. Plates, cups, napkins, forks, spoons, coffee and Kool-Aid will be provided. Homemade door prizes will be given away.

n The Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties will have a research meeting at the Register of Deeds Office at the Stokes County Government Center in Danbury from 2 to 5 p.m. This research meeting is open to members and non-members. Help from the board will be available.

Aug. 10

n The Surry County Genealogical Association will meet at 6 p.m. at the Register of Deeds Office in Dobson. The office is open one night a year for the SCGA Society. The meeting is free and everyone is invited. For more information, call 755-9462 or email Esther Draught Johnson, president of the Surry County, N.C. Genealogical Association, at epdj1@embarqmail.com.

Aug. 11

n Sandy Level Community Watch will be holding a meeting at 7 p.m. at Franklin Ruritan Club. This is an opportunity to meet neighbors and obtain good informatoin on the community watch. For more information, call Tom or Lynne at 789-7277.

Aug. 13

n The fifth annual Greater Granite Open, a benefit for the United Fund of Surry, will be held at Cross Creek Country Club. Registration is at 8 a.m. and tee off is at 9 a.m. Immediately following the tournament will be a luncheon and awards presentation. Payment and registration form must be turned in before Aug. 5. Several cash prizes will be given away.

Aug. 15

n A spaghetti dinner will be held at East Surry High School in the cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per plate. Proceeds will go to the Pilot Mountain Cardinal football and cheerleaders. State football tickets will be raffled off.