Ongoing: 10:15 a.m-Book Babies with Miss Wendy will be at the Elkin Public Library on Thursdays, featuring stories and songs. 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 story time 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: Live music at Fiddles Pub -Historic Downtown Elkin on Friday & Saturday nights. Nov 9, Almost Irish Band, Nov 10, TBA, Nov 16, Little Stevie Blue Shoes, Nov 17 & 13, Tribe, Nov 23, Larry Wishon, Nov 24, Sam Tayloe solo, Nov 30, Wayne Smith.

Ongoing: Olde Mill Winery & vineyards is pleased to announce “Deck The Halls” event has begun. A new wine called Epiphany dedicated to the memory of Doug Hamilton has been released. The event will continue on to January 13, 2013. 336-374-6533.

Dodge City Steakhouse is donating 10% of their proceeds to Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity. North Bridge St. Elkin, So come out and help build a house without using a hammer! Call 336-526-4663 Donations pick-up available.

Nov 8

• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Local author Sara Martin Byrd will sign and chat about her new novel, “The Color of My Heart”.

Nov 9

• 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Bake Sale in the Yadkin Valley Bank Branch in Historic Downtown Elkin. Proceeds to benefit Christian Hurt Medical Needs.

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.

Nov 9, 10, 11

A 3 day event to honor and remember all veterans who took the Oath and served our country will start with a motor cycle rumble (more than 1000 motor cycles will participate, stretching for more than a mile) at Tilley’s in Statesville at 11:30 a.m. This will be done for an 11 county region. Please check the website www.TheBoatOnline.com for more information.

Nov 13

• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Community Health Fair in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Room at HCMH (park in parking deck and enter beside the ER).

• 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. A Free Credit Class, sponsored by Upper Yadkin Valley Habit for Humanity & First Citizens Bank will be held at the Elkin Center of Surry Community College. This will be an informative discussion about the complexities of credit, lending, and how they affect you. Call 336-526-2277 for more information.

Nov 14

• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Toys for Tots applications for families needing assistance for Christmas 2012 will be taken at KFC in Elkin. Toys for Tots provides Christmas toys for children that would not otherwise have a Christmas. Donations of NEW toys can be made at Feed Sak in Dobson, Dollar General Store in Boonville or Jonesville, and Joshua’s Angel Center (1228 Lightning Cross Road, Boonville, Coordinator for toys for tots).

• 10:00 a.m. Open House for Century 21 Hudspeth Properties.

Nov 15

• 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Elkin Recreation & Parks wants your input. Come by and provide your opinion on the future of your recreation & parks department. Snacks & Drinks provided. Complete a survey and enter a raffle to win a free monthly pass, picnic shelter rental and other prizes. If you can’t attend you may complete a survey on line. www.surveymonkey.com/s/elkinrecreationsurvey.

• 7:00 p.m. In room 106 at The Elkin Center of Surry Community College, Elkin Valley Trails Association is holding a Community Meeting. This meeting is to update everyone on current trails projects. Trail development including E & A Rail-Trail, mountain bike loops, a vineyard loop, historic trails, Yadkin River Trail and linking Elkin to Stone Mountain and Pilot Mountain will be discussed. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring ideas and an interest in getting involved. Please contact Bill Blackley at wjblackley@gmail.com or visit www.elkinvalleytrails.org. For more information.

Nov 17

• 10:00 a.m. Yadkin, Surry, and Wilkes counties first fully competitive Allstar Cheerleading team “Extreme Spirit Allstarz” will hold its first annual “Showcase” at Elkin High School. Everyone is invited to come out and show your support. Other local high school, middle school and recreational cheer teams will be performing. If you have a cheerleading team that would like to perform call owners April and Neil Holleman at 336-428-8452. Admission is $5.00 per person.

• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US conduct a food drive. The William J. Jones Post 7794 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Elkin is conducting its annual Thanksgiving food drive. VFW members will be accepting non-perishable food items at grocery and discount stores in Elkin & Jonesville. All donations will be used by Tri-C-Ministries to help local families this holiday season.

Nov 20

• 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evenings, The Grace Clinic at 170 Claremont Dr. will hold an Eat Smart, Live Well(on a budget) program, sponsored by the NC Cooperative Extension and The Grace Clinic . 336-835-1467 or 336-401-8025.

Nov 22

• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Buffet at Cedarbrook Grille. Traditional Holiday Foods will be served. Adult Plates $12.99, Seniors 65 and up $11.95, Children ages 6-12, $7.99, Children 5 and under eat Free. For reservations call 835-2320 ext. 2.

Dec 1

• 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dobson Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Christmas tree.

• 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 52 Annual Community chorus of Elkin, Christmas Concert at First Baptist Church in Elkin. Rehearsal Dates: Nov. 8, 15, 29 from 7 – 9 p.m.

Dec 7

• 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Light Up Night and Open House in Historic Downtown Elkin. Buggy rides, music, shopping spree drawings, refreshments and carolers will be the attractions.

Santa will be at Fairfield Inn & Suites.

Dec 7

• 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Foothills Arts Council will hold The Open Air Market. Fine arts show with artist from across the state under the big tents and market lights continuing our Art in the Garden series. The Open Air Art Market is a new spin on an old world market with fire pits, S’mores making station, live music, three Yadkin Valley Wineries, food, a children’s craft station, “Home Is Where the Heart Is” quilt show in the gallery, fresh greenery. The perfect event to get in the holiday spirit and find unique gifts for those on your list!

Dec 8

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Foothills Arts Council will hold The Open Air Market. Fine arts show with artist from across the state under the big tents and market lights continuing our Art in the Garden series. The Open Air Art Market is a new spin on an old world market with fire pits, S’mores making station, live music, three Yadkin Valley Wineries, food, a children’s craft station, “Home Is Where the Heart Is” quilt show in the gallery, fresh greenery. The perfect event to get in the holiday spirit and find unique gifts for those on your list!

• 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fairfield Inn & Suites will have a Wine & Crafts Christmas Shop.

Dec 9

• 3:00 p.m. Elkin Christmas Parade. Theme is “A Christmas Wish List)

Dec 13

• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party at Fairfield Inn & Suites.

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