Elkin Public Library Fall Schedule : Oct. 19, Perfect Pumpkins, Oct. 26, Itsy bitsy Spiders. For more information Call 336-835-5586.

Ongoing: 10:15 a.m-Book Babies with Miss Wendy will be at the Elkin Public Library on Thursdays. Featuring stories & songs for you and your baby. The program last for 20-25 minutes. Age 0-24 months and their caregiver.

Children’s Story Hours: The Elkin Public Library • 10:15 a.m. Fridays is Story Hour for 2 and 3 year olds • 11:15 a.m. Fridays is Story Hour for 4 and 5 year olds.

Ongoing: The Yadkin Valley Senior Center & Jonesville Nutrition site, serves lunch everyday Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. Many activities are planned daily, bingo, coupon swap, quilting, sewing, mental health games, prayer shawls, blood pressure check, scrap booking, crossword puzzles, Zumba, Tai Chi, ENP Shopping, Fire Safety, Etc. You may call 336-526-1087 for more information.

Ongoing: Thursdays at 10:30, Boonville Community Public Library will have Preschool storytime for ages 2-5 year olds. This will consist of stories, songs, and crafts. Call 367-7737.

Ongoing: 6.p.m. every third Tuesday of every month The American Business Women’s Association(ABWA)-Carolina Tri-Way Charter Chapter meets at Matty’s restaurant in Elkin on North Bridge Street. The ABWA brings together business women of diverse occupations and provides opportunities to grow personally & professionally through leadership, education, networking & national recognition. Call Laurette Leagon 336-366-9122.

Ongoing: Scheduled events for Stone Mountain State Park.

Oct 20

1:00 p.m. Mammals of Stone Mountain. Meet a park ranger at the Group Camp to learn about the mammals at Stone Mountain. Program is about 30 mins. Long.

Oct. 21 at 2:00 p.m. Meet at Lower Lot Display Case with a ranger to learn about the Signs of Fall.

Oct 19

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Unlocking the mysteries of medicare prescription drug plans will be at the Elkin Center of Surry Community College. Each participant will receive a key for a chance to unlock the treasure chest. Call to register seats are limited 401-8025. Free food and fun, fellowship for everyone.

Oct 25

5:00 pm. -7:00 p.m. The Foothills Arts Council at 129 Church St. will have a Chamber Business after hours. Call 835-2025.

Oct 26

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Unlocking the mysteries of medicare prescription drug plans will be at the Human Services Building, off Hwy 601 in the old Lowes Hardware Building in Mt. Airy. Each participant will receive a key for a chance to unlock the treasure chest. Call to register seats are limited 401-8025. Free food and fun, fellowship for everyone.

Oct 19 & 26

8:00 p.m. The Reeves Theatre in Downtown Elkin will present In The Raw, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. $5.00 admission. Cash prizes for the best costume.

Oct 20 – 25-26-31 The Reeves Theatre Downtown Elkin will have will have Haunted Theatre. $5.00 admission. All proceeds go to benefit the restoration of the Reeves.

2:30 p.m. The Yadkin County Historical society will present a program on the graduates of Yadkin County High School, 1943 – 1967 at the Yadkin County Senior Center, 207 East Hemlock Street, Yadkinville. For 28 years the Yadkin County High School in Boonville was the only one for students of color. It produced over 400 graduates, Margie Williams of Yadkinville will lead the discussion. The program is free and is open to the public. The Society invites graduates and other people connected to the school to attend and share their school memories. Call 336-849-4138.

Oct. 27

2:00 p.m. Batoween. Meet a ranger at the Visitor Center to discuss the different bats in the park. There will be a craft and kids of all ages are encouraged to wear their own bat costumes. Program is about an hour long.

Oct 1 – 25

• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Skills for Employment in a Retail Store class will be held at Surry Community CollegeCa ll336-366-3244 for more information.

Oct 20

• 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Cruising For Carmen’s Cure, Registration 9:00. Ride at 10:00. Rain Date Nov. 3rd. Join the ride to help out a fellow biker that needs your support. Money will go to pay for medial bills for Carmen Headen who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Starting at Nate’s Place 216 East Elm St, Yadkinville. Ending at Farmers Market at 1141 TN St, Yadkinville. DJ, door prizes, silent auction, food & vendors after the ride, open to the public. $20 for single rider, $30 for double, Vehicles $20. Call 336-466-2424 or 336-244-3225.

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Celebration of the exceptional Child, Resource Fair at the Elkin Municipal Park 399 Hwy 268 W., Elkin. The fair and family fun event is sponsored by the Surry County Health and Nutrition Center and Innovative Approaches. Target towards children with special healthcare need in Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin counties(including Habitat). Special appearances by the Chik-Fil-A cow and the Wendy’s Girl and more. Call 336-526-2277.

• 4:00 pm. Mountain Park Volunteer Fire Department will host a benefit for the Carrie Elmore Family. Chicken stew and hot dogs at the fire department.

Oct 26 & 27

Dark-until the last victim is taken! A Field of Screams presented by the Dobson Rescue Squad will be held at Fisher River Park in Dobson. Admission is 47.00. VIP Admission is $20.00, One night of unlimited attempts and go to the front of the line!

Oct 27

• 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. The Elkin High School Cheerleaders will have a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at the Elkin High School Grissom Stadium. All proceeds go the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Concessions will be available.

Oct 28

• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fall Rabies Clinic at the Yadkin County Animal Shelter at 1141 Tennessee Street, Yadkinville, $10/shot & 1 year vaccination only. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier. Pets must be 3 months of age. If your pet is getting the 3 year vaccine you must bring paperwork to the clinic. Rabies tags ARE NOT proof.

Oct 29

Early Voting for Elkin will be at the Elkin Rescue Squad.

Oct 30

• 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free Flue Shots for Veterans at the Elkin Public Library, 111 N. Front St. Administered by the VA Medical Center of Salisbury. Please bring your DD-214 and a valid photo ID. For questions call the Salisbury VA Medical Center, 800-469-8262 or 4958 or 4960.

Nov 2 & 3

Dark-until the last victim is taken! A Field of Screams presented by the Dobson Rescue Squad will be held at Fisher River Park in Dobson. Admission is 47.00. VIP Admission is $20.00, One night of unlimited attempts and go to the front of the line!

Nov 2

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Unlocking the mysteries of medicare prescription drug plans will be at the Pilot Center of Surry Community College. Each participant will receive a key for a chance to unlock the treasure chest. Call to register seats are limited 401-8025. Free food and fun, fellowship for everyone.

Nov 3

• 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fall Rabies Clinic at Yadkin Veternary Hospital/Dr Holt 5532 Hwy 601 N, Yadkinville. $7 Shot 1 & 3 Year vaccination.

Nov 10

• 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fall Rabies Clinic at Grandview Animal Hospital/Dr. Robbins 6043 Old Hwy 421, East Bend. $7 Shot 1 & 3 year vaccination.

• 8:00 a.m. - until American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fundraiser. Sponsored by Yadkin Medical Associates 305 E. Lee Avenue (Parking Lot) Yard Sale Vendors Needed. $10 per vendor space. Call 679-2661.

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