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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 for kids 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 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 Meetings will be held each Thursday at Bojangles from 6 to 8 p.m. for those healing from a broken marriage.
n Jam sessions will be held every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Willis Gap Community Center. Jammers of all skill levels are invited to attend. Enjoy a night of fun, food, friends and fellowship while hearing bluegrass, old-time, country and gospel music. Admission is free.
n The Wings of Glory Christian Bikers Ministry will meet the first Monday night of each month at Prime Sirloin in Mount Airy. Fellowship will begin at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. Anyone who rides a motorcycle or who would like to join with helping is invited to attend. For more information, call Brent Wall at 374-0830.
n The Mount Airy Public Library will have “Wii Wednesdays” beginning at 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday. In order to play, players will have to have a library card in good standing. Thursday nights are “Game Night” at the library starting at 6 p.m.
n The Surry Arts Council presents clogging workshops and classes taught by Samantha Wilhelmi. These clogging lessons are perfect for all ages and dance abilities, from beginner to advanced. Workshops will be held before the monthly Old-Time Dances in the Old-Time Music Hall, below the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, 218 Rockford St., from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The workshop is free with the purchase of a dance ticket. The dance starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $5. Popular old-time dance band The Slate Mountain Ramblers will provide the music for the dance. The Old-Time Dance and Clogging Workshop are held on the first Saturday of every month. Also, Wilhelmi is teaching clogging classes every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Surry Arts Council dance room. This class is perfect for all beginners as well as more advanced students, and all ages are welcome. The cost of the class is $25 a month. For more information, call the Surry Arts Council at 786-7998 or visit www.surryarts.org.
n The Surry Arts Council presents The Andy Griffith Museum. The museum is adjacent to the Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Eng and Chang Bunker, the world famous pair of conjoined twins, lived most of their lives and raised their families in Mount Airy. Dozens of Bunker descendants still reside in the area. The Surry Arts Council operates an exhibit on the renowned Siamese Twins. The collection is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is a minimum donation of $3 per person. For more information, contact the Surry Arts Council at 786-7998.
n Copeland Seniors meet the second Wednesday of each month at the Copeland Ruritan Building, across from Copeland School, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a covered-dish meal.
n Pilot Mountain VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members meet the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post Home on N.C. 268. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and is followed by finger food.
n The Photography Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Each meeting will have a brief presentation, addressing areas in which the group members have expressed an interest. Following the discussion, there will be an opportunity for questions on the presentation or other topics. There will also be time to show photographs. Email to be placed on the email list for meeting information and topics, Robert Merritt at merritt.rob@gmail.com or Hobart Jones at summersetva@aol.com, or call Hobart Jones at 710-0139. Meetings take place in the downstairs classroom of the Andy Griffith Playhouse at 7 p.m.
n Mother’s Community Connection is for parents with concerns in education, discipline and family fun. Learn about nutrition, healthy living, raising a family on a budget and more. Group sessions are held every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Surry SCAN. For more information, call Heather Hunter at 789-0111 ext. 221.
n Join the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History the first Friday of every month for fun and fantasy as stories related to the museum’s exhibits are read. Explore history and nature through books, activities and more.
n Voice of the Blue Ridge is held every third Saturday at the Downtown Cinema Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 and children 12 and younger free. For more information, contact the Surry Arts Council at 786-7998.
n The town of Historic Hillsville announces an expanded summer concert and classic car cruise-in series, all free of charge. This year’s schedule will include five events, all beginning around 5:30 p.m. and concluding around 9:30 p.m. Jailhouse Square will be home to beach music, food, beverages, children’s activities and dancing while the Historic Downtown area will house the ever-growing “Classic Car Cruise Ins.” This year’s band schedule is: Sept. 11, Mark Roberts and Breeze. The concerts begin around 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Larry South at (276) 728-2128 ext. 16 or email hillsville@embarqmail.com.
n Mayberry Ballroom Dance will be having dances at Pro Health Fitness Center, 280 N. Pointe Blvd., Mount Airy, on Sept. 11. Lessons will be from 7 to 7:45 p.m. and the dance will be from 7:45 to 10:30 p.m. Visitors are $8 and USA Dance Members are $5. Youth, full-time students, are $3. Dress casual and bring a snack. Beverages will be provided. For more information, call the Mayberry Ballroom Dance Committee at 374-2712 or (276) 755-3072.
n The 2010 Summer Arts Series is ongoing at the Blackmon Amphitheatre. The Surry Arts Council sponsors the summer series with events every Friday and Saturday from May through September. For more information, call the SAC at 786-7998 or visit www.surryarts.org.
n Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise-In will have cruising, music, food, shopping, 50/50 drawings and door prizes every fourth Saturday of the month April through October, except September, from 3 p.m. until. This event is sponsored by Mayberry Cruisers and Mount Airy Downtown Business Association.
n The N.A.A.C.P. meets every third Sunday of the month at Spencer Funeral Home.
n The Lambsburg Community Center will be hosting cruise-ins from 5 p.m. until dark on the grounds of the former elementary school in Lambsburg, Va. Bring old cars, trucks or bikes and join in the fun with food, music, dancing and fellowship. Music will be provided by Sounds Now and Then, Sept. 18. A 50/50 drawing will be held during the event. There is no admission and all proceeds will go toward the maintenance and restoration of the Lambsburg Community Center. For more information, call Phillip Berrier at 648-2078 or email pberrier@hughes.net.
n Veterans of Foreign Wars meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park.
n The Gilmer-Smith Foundation will have music every fourth Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Robert Smith Memorial Park. Performing is Melva Houston and the Bobb Trio, Aug. 22. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on and relax to an evening of music. Admission is free.
n You, Me & Diabetes classes will be held on Sept. 15 at Reeves Community Center in Mount Airy from 11 a.m. to noon; Oct. 13 at Cooperative Extension Center in Dobson from noon to 1 p.m.; Nov. 10 at Reeves Community Center in Mount Airy from 11 a.m. to noon; and Dec. 1 at Cooperative Extension Center in Dobson from noon to 1 p.m. For more information and to register, call 401-8025.
n The Surry Arts Council is holding a summer clothing sale with thousands of pieces of brand new children’s clothing. These items have original tags with sizes ranging from youth S-XL for $1. Samples of products will be on display for purchase Monday through Friday throughout the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Surry Arts Council office, lower level of the Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford St. For more information, call 786-7998.
n The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History will host the 2010 Quilt Show by the Surry Quilter’s Guild from now through the beginning of October. Twenty to 30 quilts are on exhibit on the third floor of the museum.
n The Dan River Farmers Market, Dan River Park, Ararat, Va., will be held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
n Through Sept. 25, Foothills Food Pantry will be having a canned food drive sponsored by the Pilot Mountain Flea Market, 612 E. Main St. Help reach the goal of 1,000 pounds. With every three items donated, receive one entry form on a chance to win a gift card or item donated by local businesses. All donations must be made at the flea market. Drawing for prizes will be on Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. Participants do not have to be present to win. For more information, call Carl or Debbie Craddock at 368-7101.
n The House of Recovery Faith and Hope will have a community feeding every Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
n The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History will have “Century of Service: 100 Years of Boy Scouting” displayed now through mid-January 2011. The exhibit is a collaboration with the National Boy Scout Council and the Old Hickory Council, Raven Knob Scout Museum, and will feature an interactive journey through the past, present and future of the Boy Scouts of America. It focuses on the service aspect and local traditions of boy scouting in Northwest North Carolina.
Aug. 26
n The Surry County Historical Society will dedicate the slave cemetery on the grounds near the Edwards-Franklin House, 4132 Haystack Road, adjacent to Fisher River, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will include a brief history of the cemetery, the names of many of the slaves, a litany, a prayer of dedication and songs by Evelyn Gentry Howie. The scout involved with this project will be recognized. Dessert and beverages will be served at the Edwards-Franklin House following the service. For more information, call Emma Jean Tucker at 789-4304.
Aug. 27
n The Belles of Mayberry Red Hat Society is sponsoring a Longaberger basket bingo at Victory Baptist Church in the gym, 2120 Riverside Drive, Mount Airy. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games to start at 6:30 p.m. There will be lots of nice baskets and door prizes. Concessions will be available. For more information, call Vicki Scearce at 789-6405 or Janice King at 789-8165.
n 31 bingo will be held at Grace Moravian Church, North Main Street, Mount Airy. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for 20 games. Bundles with raffle tickets and coveralls will be available. Concessions will be available. 31, Longaberger, Mary Kay, home decor, Just Jewelry and more will be door prizes. Proceeds will go to the Childrens Center of Surry, local scout troops and other non-profit organizations. For more information, call Michelle at 401-3881 or Meredith at 786-5459.
n Items donated by actor George Lindsey will be unveiled in a public ceremony at the Andy Griffith Museum at 11 a.m.
Aug. 28
n The Dan River Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon at the Dan River Park, Ararat, Va. For more information, call Janet Epperson at (276) 251-1182, Jeannie Puckett at (276) 251-8287 or Mary Dellenback Hill at (276) 251-9906.
n Carroll County High School Class of 1990 will have its 20-year reunion at Carroll County Recreation Shelters off I-77 exit 14 in Virginia at 11 a.m. Bring a covered dish. Drinks, plates, napkins, utensils and cups will be provided. Donations will be appreciated. Dinner will be held at Olde Mill Golf Course Restaurant. The cost is $40 per person. For dinner details and payment, visit www.takingstockpm.com/1990Reunion.html. For more information, contact Andy Stockner at (276) 608-7705 or email astockner@gmail.com.
n Basket bingo will be held at the Old Beulah School in the cafeteria. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and games will start at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 for 60 cards. There will be two special games. Play three cards per game, except for the special game. Ground steak sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, drinks and desserts will be available. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each for a chance to win a $100 and $50 gift card to Wal-Mart. Participants do not have to be present to win. A 50/50 drawing also will be held. Proceeds will go to the Children’s Miracle Network. For more information, call Sandra Newman or Kim Bare at 719-230.
n A poker run, sponsored by the American Legion Riders, will start at Veterans Park at 11 a.m. Registration will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. There will be live music, a 50/50 raffle and hot dogs will be served after the ride. The cost is $10 for singles and $15 for double. The best three hands will win $100, $75 and $25. Proceeds will go to Wayne Willard, an ALR member who was injured in a benefit ride last July. For more information, call Gary Willard at 345-7388, Franklin Danley at 710-0728 or visit www.alrpost123.com.
n The Joseph Roy Kirkman Teacher Scholarship will have its 4th annual Joe Fest at Fisher River State Park, Dobson, from 2 to 10 p.m. Featured musicians will be the Bo Stevens, Joe’s Jammin’ Band, Punk Floyd Project, Buster Gnome and J. J. Blue. Admission is free. Fireworks will begin after dark. For more information, visit www.teachfundfest.org.
Aug. 29
n North Surry High School Class of 1963 will have a reunion at 5 p.m. at Prime Sirloin.
n Meet author Steve Cushman from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pages Bookstore where he will be signing his lastest novel “Heart with Joy.”
Aug. 31
n The Ararat Ruritans’ Open Jam will be held at the Ararat Ruritan Building in Ararat, Va., at 7 p.m. For more information, call Mike and Margaret Noonkester at (276) 251-5436 and Mary Dellenback Hill at (276) 251-9906.
Sept. 4
n There will be a Labor Day weekend yard sale at the Mount Airy Elks Lodge from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lodge parking lot. Rent a space for $15. Extra spaces are $15. Food will be available. Breakfast will be sold from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Hot dogs and ground steak sandwiches will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Horseshoe and corn hole tournaments also will be going on. There will be entry fees for the tournaments and prizes given away. Proceeds will go to benefit veterans committee projects. For more information, call 786-2061.
n The Albert Hash Memorial Festival will be held at Mt. Rogers Combined School, 11337 Highlands Parkway, Whitetop, Va., rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $8 and children 12 and under are free. Whitetop Mountain Band, Heather Berry and Dominion Grass, New Ballard Branch Bogtrotters, Dalle Jett and Hello Stranger, Crooed Road Ramblers, Wayne C. Henderson and Friends, Roan Mountain Hilltoppers, Sheets Family Band, Zephyr Lightning Bolts, Elizabeth Laprelle, Master Fiddlers Workshop and Possum Runners Dance Group will all be performing. For more information, call (276) 579-4322, email alberthashfest@hotmail.com or visit www.alberthashmemorialfestival.com or www.myspace.com/alberthashmemorialfestival.
Sept. 6
n The Mount Airy Elks Lodge will have Labor Day food and fun at the pool from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hot dogs, ground steak sandwiches and drinks will be sold. Enter the cornhole and horseshoe tournaments for a small fee. Prizes will be given away. Proceeds will go to benefit the ongoing projects by the Veterans Committee. For more information, call 786-2061.
Sept. 10
n Basket bingo will be held at St. Paul School by SPS Library Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Food will be served.
Sept. 11
n Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. at Fisher River Park in Dobson. This is a free event to promote agriculture and to salute farmers in Surry County. There will be food, music, kids’ activities, a corn maze, corn sheller, tractor train ride, bounce rides, dignitary showdown, free watermelon and more. This event is hosted by North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Surry County Center. For more information, call 401-8025.
n The Elks End of Summer Bash will be held at the Mount Airy Elks Lodge, outdoors. Tickets are $50 for singles and $60 for a couple. Tickets entitle you to admittance and dinner for two, concert with DAM-FI-NO, enter a cash drawing and door prizes. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The raffle will begin at 7 p.m. Participants must be present to win. The concert will start at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call the lodge at 786-2061 or Shannon Sutphin at 325-0339.
n A pork BBQ supper will be held at the Union Cross Ruritan Building from 5 to 8 p.m.
Sept. 12
n The annual Gammons family reunion will be held at Westfield Friends Meeting, 3161 Old Westfield Road, Pilot Mountain, at 1 p.m. Bring a favorite dish, any photos, stories and family history to share. Paper plates, cups, silverware and napkins will be provided from last year’s donations. For more information, contact Rayford Gammons at 786-8111 or email rgammons@triad.rr.com.
Sept. 18
n “Zumba to the Rescue” will be held at the Mount Airy Rescue Squad, Frederick Street, Mount Airy, across from Mayberry Mall, from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $7 per person and includes one door prize ticket. Additional tickets will be sold for $1 each. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All proceeds from this event go to the Mount Airy Rescue Squad.
n The East Surry High School Class of 1970 is planning a reunion. If anyone has not received an invitation, or know of someone who hasn’t, call Lynn Jessup Arrington at 320-2400.
n “Walk for the Animals” will be held at the Carter Pines Shelter near the Carroll Wellness Center, Hillsville, Va., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Walkers must raise $25 to particpate, but walkers raising a minimun of $50 that pre-register by Aug. 30 will receive a free t-shirt. Proceeds will go toward the spay/neuter assistance and other animal welfare programs. For more information and to register, call (276) 728-3203, email tchs01@embarqmail.com or visit www.twincountyhumansociety.org.
Oct. 1
n The Surry, Davie and Yadkin County cooperative extensions will be hosting a Heritage Skills Day at the Yadkin County Senior Center in Yadkinville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration deadline is Sept. 3, and there is a $12 non-refundable fee. Classes include chrismon, chair weaving, oblong bread basket, hand quilting and jewelry making. For more information, call the Surry County Cooperative Extension at 401-8025.
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