Auditions
POPS CHORUS: The Winston-Salem Pops Chorus is now accepting new members. The chorus performs four-part arrangements of a variety of secular music, including Big Band standards. For information, email Kay Shelton at ktshelton2@aol.com.
GLEE AUDITIONS: By appointment only at Spring Theatre, 1005 Burke St. GLEE Performance Groups are specialized teams who entertain audiences with a combination of song and dance. For information, call (336) 283-8688 or visit www.SpringTheatre.org.
WINSTON-SALEM GIRLS CHORUS: Auditions are now open at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. Fifth St. Winston- Salem Girls Chorus invites girls ages 8-18 to audition for our 2015-16 inaugural season. Contact Anne Saxon to schedule an audition or for chorus information. Call (336) 922-4073, email wsgcsing@aol.com, or visit www.wsgirlschorus.org.
Call for Participants
SHEPHERD’S CENTER CLASSES: Beginning this month, the Shepherd’s Center of Winston-Salem offers a number of classes at different locations for a minimum donation of $2 a class. The classes are: Beginning Yoga, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Restorative Chair Yoga, Tai Chi for Well-being, and Chair Chi (tai chi in a seated position). For information, call (336) 748-0217 or visit www.shepherdscenter.org.
ARTS GRANT APPLICATIONS: The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is continuing its Community Enrichment Mini-Grant initiative for a second year. This initiative provides community groups and individuals access to small-project grant funds up to $500 that promote creativity and use art as a means to bring people together. The deadline is Monday, for projects taking place Oct. 1, 2015, through Jan. 30, 2016. For information, call Dara Silver at (336) 747-1426 or email dsilver@intothearts.org. An application can be downloaded at www.intothearts.org.
GFELLER RUN REGISTRATION: Registration is open for the 7th Annual Matthew Gfeller Memorial Doughnut Run on Nov. 14. The run will begin at R.J. Reynolds High School. The entry fee is $25 for adults and $20 for students who register by Oct. 31. The race also has a “Sleep and Support” for those who may not be able to participate on race day. For information, visit www.matthewgfellerfoundation.org/doughnutrun.
Car Shows
HIGH POINT CRUISE-IN: 6:30 p.m. today at 1628 Main St., High Point. For information, visit www.facebook.com/LetsTalkCarsOfHighPointnc.
GOOD OLE VOLKS: 6–9 p.m. today at Herbie’s Place, 3136 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. All VWs or VW-powered vehicles are invited. For information, visit www.goodolevolks.com.
BETHANIA CRUISE-IN: 6 p.m. Friday at Bethania Moravian Church, 5545 Main St., Bethania. Classic cars and food (Chicken pie, green beans, apples Moravian slaw). Final show. For information, call (336) 922-1284.
JDRF CAR SHOW: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Advance Auto Parts, 947 S. State St., Yadkinville. All donations go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Raffles, prizes, and food. For information, email joytotheworld35@live.com.
4TH ANNUAL ALL CHEVY CHARITY CAR SHOW: 8 a.m. Saturday at Hendrick Motorsports Complex, 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd., Charlotte. All proceeds go to Hendrick Marrow Foundation. Register to tour The Heritage Center and see Rick Hendrick’s 200-car collection. Limited to first 150 registrations received. For information, call (704) 575-9826 or visit www.queencitycorvette.com.
3RD ANNUAL PAUL’S CHAPEL CRUISE-IN COMMUNITY DAY FUNDRAISER: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at 2791 W. Center St. Ext., Lexington. Classic cars/trucks/motorcycles. Entertainment, food, vendors, silent auction, cornhole tournament, and more. All proceeds go towards medical expenses for infant Lyda Hawn and Crisis Ministries of Davidson County. For information, call Roger Lawson at (336) 240-3975 or (336) 731-2281.
6TH ANNUAL BETHLEHEM DAY FESTIVAL CRUISE-IN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem community, 157 Shiloh Church Road, Hickory. Live music all day, activities for children, vendors of all kinds. Classic car cruise-in from noon to 4 p.m. For information, call (828) 495-1057 or visit www.visit alexandernc.com/event/bethlehem– day-festival-cruise-in.
CARS COFFEE CRUISE-IN: 8-10 a.m. Saturday at 1560 Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro. Lots of cars, so get there early. For information, visit www.facebook.com/carsandcoffeegreensboro.
RANDLEMAN CRUISE-IN: 3-7 p.m. Saturday at 102 Commerce Square, Randleman. For information, call (336) 495-1100.
THOMASVILLE CRUISE-IN: 3-9 p.m. Saturday on Main Street at the Big Chair, Thomasville. For information, call (336) 803-6583.
LIBERTY CRUISE-IN: 3-8 p.m. Saturday on North Fayetteville Street, Liberty. Last one for year. For information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Liberty-NC-Cruise-In.
MAYBERRY COOL CARS RODS CRUISE-IN: 4-8 p.m. Saturday in downtown Mount Airy. For information, call (336) 786-4511 or visit www.facebook.com/MayberryCoolCarsandRods CruiseIn.
HILLSVILLE, VA CRUISE-IN: 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday on Main Street, Hillsville. Final show. For information, call (276) 728-9181 or visit www.carrollcruisers.com.
CRUZIN SPARTA: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday on Main Street, Sparta. Fundraiser for the Sparta Alleghany Volunteer Fire Department. All vehicles welcome. Final show. For information, call (336) 572-2777.
YADKINVILLE CRUISE-IN: 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Courthouse Square, Yadkinville. Bring canned food donations. For information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Yadkin-Valley-Cruisers.
MOCKSVILLE CRUISE-IN: 5:30 p.m.-dark Monday in downtown Mocksville. Piedmont C.A.R.S. Association show. For information, visit www.piedmont- cars.com.
Cinema
MOVIES BY MOVERS FESTIVAL: 7 p.m. today through Sunday at Appalachian State University, Boone. More than 40 shorts from around the world and one full-length film are on the schedule, with screenings highlighting a variety of cinematic and choreographic styles. Free, open to the public. For information, visit www.TCVA.org/calendar.
SUNSET FLICKS: 7 p.m. Sunday at Winston Square Park, 310 N. Marshall St. A film and food festival hosted by the Arts Council, Coffee Park Arts, and Aperture Cinema. Opening band: Aquatic Ceremony. Movie: “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Food trucks will be on site. Free. For information, visit www.facebook.com/sunsetflicks.
Dance
MORE MOVEMENT RESEARCH WORKSHOP: 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Salem College dance studio, 601 S. Church St. “Natural Movement — the Body’s Intrinsic Intelligence,” with alban elved and Karola Luettringhaus. Free, open to the public. For information, visit www.karolaluettringhaus.com/calendar.
LINE DANCE CLASSES: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan. Registration is open for line-dance classes. Cost: $7.50 a class for ages 16 and older. Instructor: Dane Joyce. For information, call Lauren at the recreation department at (336) 548-2789.
BALLROOM DANCING: 2-4 p.m. Thursdays and every third Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m., Georgia Taylor Ballroom Dance Club, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. Visitors are welcome. Call (336) 650-7695 or (336) 712-4165.
CLOGGING LESSONS: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Andy Griffith Playhouse, lower level dance classroom, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Intermediate level lessons are at 5:30 p.m., and beginner lessons are at 6:15 p.m. Classes are $25 a month or free for TAPS participants. Call (336) 786-7998 or email wingnut2000clogger@hotmail.com.
SHAG LESSONS: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Kernersville Library, 130 E. Mountain St. Beginner’s class is at 7 p.m., intermediate class is at 8 p.m. The cost is $30 per person for four one-hour classes. Call (336) 209-6079 or email dancingman17@yahoo.com.
ROCKIN’ COUNTY BAND: 7-10 p.m. Fridays, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1134, Arcadia, 9497 N.C. 150. Dance each Friday night. Admission $6 for adults, children 12 and under, free. Line dancing lessons 4-6 p.m. every fourth Friday for beginners to advanced. Cost $5, does not include dance admission.
WINSTON-SALEM SHAG CLUB: 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays, Legends Sports Bar at Quality Inn Suites Hanes Mall, 2008 S. Hawthorne Road. A DJ will play shag and beach music; $5, $3 for members. Call (336) 407-9725.
DANCING TO LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC: 8-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, JR’s Country Palace, 190 Howard Black Road, Lexington. Family atmosphere. No alcohol, no smoking inside. Admission is $6. Call (336) 596-1220.
OLD-TIME DANCE: 7:30 p.m. first Saturday of each month, Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy. With music by the Slate Mountain Ramblers. Admission is $5, free for children 12 and younger. Call (336) 786-7998.
SWING DANCE: The second Saturday of each month, Vintage Theatre, 7 Vintage Ave. One-hour introductory lesson begins at 7:30 p.m. $10, $8 for members of the Piedmont Swing Dance Society, $8 students. Visit www.piedmontswingdance.org.
TRI-CITY SINGLES DANCE: 8 p.m.-midnight fourth Saturday of each month, Elk’s Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Featuring ‘70s/’80s rock ‘n’ roll, shag music, top 40 and country, along with cash bar and door prizes. Admission is $12. Email Peggy at peggy15311@yahoo.com.
DANCING AT ROCKY ACRES MUSIC BARN: 6:30-10 p.m. Mondays, 479 John Lookabill Road, Lexington. With gospel and country music by Kickin’ Kountry Band. Bring a covered dish to share. Gospel music at 7 p.m., dancing at 7:30 p.m. No alcohol, casual dress, family atmosphere. Tickets are $6. Call (336) 746-6312.
LINE DANCE LESSONS: 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St., $5 per class. For information, call instructor Brenda Holcomb at (336) 816-5544.
LINE DANCE LESSONS: 6 p.m. beginner lessons and 7 p.m. regular lesson Tuesdays; 6 p.m. Thursdays regular lessons, at the Thomasville Recreation Center, 1 E. Main St., Thomasville. $5 per class. For information, call instructor Brenda Holcomb at (336) 816-5544.
FIDDLE AND BOW CONTRA DANCE SOCIETY: Clemmons Civic Club, 2870 Middlebrook Drive. Newcomers dance lesson beginning at 7:30 p.m.; dance 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Tickets are $8, $5 for students, free for children under 12. Visit www.feetretreat.com.
BEGINNER’S SHAG LESSONS: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Sedge Garden Recreation Center, 401 Robbins Road, Kernersville. The cost is $30 per person for four one-hour classes. For information, call (336) 209-6079 or email dancingman17@yahoo.com.
FOOTLOOSE FRIENDS: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Farmington Community Center, 1827 Farmington Road, Mocksville. Country-couples circle and line dancing. No partner required. Tickets are $4. Call (336) 413-5204 or (336) 972-2659.
WESTERN SQUARE DANCE CLUB: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. Open to experienced mainstream and plus dancers. No partner required. Sponsored by the Salem Squares. Call (336) 969-9842.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Guilford Grange, 4909 Guilford School Road, Greensboro. The Scottish Country Dance Society invites square and country dancers to join the group throughout the school year. Society dues begin at $25 per semester for the weekly dances and other events. Call (336) 282-6507 or (336) 725-2760 or visit www.gsoscds.org.
BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sedge Garden Recreation Center, 401 Robbins Road, Kernersville. The cost is $30 per person for four one-hour classes. For information, call (336) 209-6079 or email dancingman17@yahoo.com.
LINE DANCING: 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Andy Griffith Museum, lower level, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Tickets are $5, free for Surry Arts Council members and those with special needs. Call (336) 786-7998.
BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS: Lessons for beginners, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. For non-beginner students, lessons are 8:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. All lessons are taught at South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Partner not required. Allen Berryhill is the instructor. $20 for four weeks. Call (336) 659-4305.
Environment
CONTAINER GARDENING: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Rural Hall Branch Library, 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall. Container gardens are options for people with limited garden space and/or limited time and physical activity. Wallace Williamson, an extension master gardener volunteer, will discuss why you should do a container garden. Find out what fall vegetables grow well in containers and what kind of containers work best. Free, but registration is required. For information, call (336) 703-2970 or (336) 331-2564.
CLEAN WATER MEETING: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday at First Friends Meeting, 2100 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. “Uniting Community Voices for Healthy Water, Democracy, and Justice” will be an afternoon of lively presentations on a range of North Carolina environmental justice issues. Refreshments will be served. For information, visit www.cwfnc.org.CEMENT LEAF CASTINGS WORKSHOP: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village. Create representations of leaves using cement and imagination. Leaf castings are wonderful garden decorations and are durable enough to display outside year round. Registration required. Cost: $55 general admission, $45 for WFU faculty, staff, students and Friends of Reynolda Gardens. For information, call (336) 758-3485 or visit www.reynoldagardens.org.
FORSYTH AUDUBON CHAPTER MEETING: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Historic Bethabara Park Visitor’s Center, 2147 Bethabara Road. Nathan Gatto of Wright’s Backyard Birding Center presents “Pelagic Birds off Cape Hatteras.” For information, call Phil Dickinson at (336) 659-2474 or email dickens@gmail.com.
WINSTON-SALEM ROSE SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brookstown, Inn, 200 Brookstown Ave. Robert Myers and Jack Page will present “Building Raised Beds for Roses.” For information, email Margaret.Wooten@ncdps.gov
FALL VEGETABLE GARDEN: 11 a.m. Sept. 24 at South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Wallace Williamson, an extension master gardener volunteer, will discuss how to plan and implement a fall vegetable garden. Discussion will include a look at plants that do well in the fall and winter garden and what varieties work well in the area. Free, everyone welcome. For information, call the community center at (336) 659-4304.
GARDEN RESTORATION: on Oct. 1-3 at Old Salem Museums Gardens, 900 Old Salem Road. “Learning from the Past: Planting for the Future.” Open to the public. Cost: $360, including all program sessions, conference materials, admission to Old Salem Museums Gardens, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts and Reynolda House Museum of American Art, and some meals. For information and to register, call (800) 441-5305 or visit www.oldsalem.org/landscape conference.
Festivals
HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL: 6-9 p.m. today at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road. Food trucks, lawn games, and live music by The Genuine. Tickets: $15, $10 for students and members of the museum. Reynolda After Hours pass holders get in free. Advance purchase is suggested and available online at www.reynoldahouse.org.
N.C. MOUNTAIN STATE FAIR: from today through Sunday at Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher. The Mountain State Fair celebrates the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including agriculture, music, crafts, art, food, entertainment, display of livestock, and competitions. For information on hours and admission charges, call (828) 687-1414 or visit www.mountainfair.org.
9TH ANNUAL HOPPIN’ JOHN OLD-TIME BLUEGRASS FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION: 7 p.m. today, 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Pittsboro. A three-day event for musicians, dancers and music lovers to come together to celebrate the traditions of old-time and bluegrass music. Camping available. For information, visit www.hoppinjohn.org.
DAILEY VINCENT LANDFEST: 2 p.m. today, noon Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Denton Farmpark, 1072 Cranford Road, Denton. Artists include The Gatlin Brothers, The Grascals, The Cleverlys, The Isaacs and more. For information on schedule and ticket prices, call (336) 859-2755 or visit www.daileyvincent.com.
APPLE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Enjoy apples, crafts, music, food, Hogway Speedway: The Official Racing Pigs, games for children and much more. Free. For information, call (336) 924-8191.
SHINE TO WINE FEST: 1-7 p.m. Saturday at Yadkin Valley Marketplace, CBD Loop, North Wilkesboro. 11th Annual Shine to Wine, Brew and Spirits Fest featuring live music from Mark Roberts. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Food vendors, arts and crafts on hand as well. For information, call (336) 667-7129, email tourism@north-wilkesboro.com or visit www.shinetowine.com.
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. Saturday along Main Street in Sparta. An exhibition of the rich history and culture of the Alleghany County area with food and craft venders, live music and many other attractions, including the crowning of the Possum Queen. For information, visit www.sparta-nc.com/mountain_heritage_festival.php
AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF MICROTONAL MUSIC: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the New Winston Museum, 713 S. Marshall St., Sept. 25 at Green Street Church, 639 S. Green St., and Sept. 26 at Wake Forest University Brendle Hall. Under the direction of Johnny Reinhard and co-produced with Aaron Matthew Bachelder, three concerts feature an eclectic group of local and visiting musicians playing music that uses a wider vocabulary of intervals. Free. For information, visit http://www.afmm.org.
Food
10TH ANNUAL FESTA ITALIANA: 11 a.m. Saturday at Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery, 450 Groce Road, Ronda. In their biggest event of the year they celebrate all things Italian. $20 per person includes all-day parking and entertainment, a wine tasting, commemorative wine glass, live Italian music, DJ, Italian supercars and entertainment. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. No pets, outside food or outside alcohol. For information, call (336) 526-1078 or visit www.raffaldini.com.
ALLEGHANY CHILI COOK-OFF: 11 a.m. Saturday at 90 S. Main St., Sparta. Fundraiser for Alleghany Fairgrounds with first-, second-, third- and “People’s Choice” prizes to be awarded. Judging starts at 11, with the tastings starting shortly thereafter. For information, call (336) 372-2942.
FARM-TO-TABLE TRAINING SERIES: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 24 at Surry Community College, 630 S. Main St., Dobson. This session: Business Planning. The series will prepare people to farm for profit. Free, but pre-registration is required. Participants may take one class or all classes. For information and to register, call (336) 386-3618.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY: 6-9 p.m. every Friday at the corner of Fourth and Broad streets. A rotating line up of food trucks with burgers, tacos, wings, BBQ, Italian ice, cupcakes and more. For information, visit www.facebook.com/dtwsftf.MARKET SQUARE FARMER’S MARKET: 7 a.m-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 303 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Accepts SNAP/EBT and has a Fresh Bucks program. For information, call (336) 349-1099.
HIDDEN CREEK MARKET: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October at Hidden Creek Farm, 1000 Friedberg Church Road. Local farmers with fresh produce, local honey, jam, pickles, cheese, country ham and other country fixins. For information, call (336) 764-2030.
REYNOLDA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET: 8-11:30 a.m. every Friday at Reynolda Village, 2201 Reynolda Road. This is a vendor-produced market. Goat cheese, meat, flowers, and baked goods are among the many items for sale. A new feature this year is yard art. For information, call (336) 784-0339 or (336) 758-5584.
COBBLESTONE FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Nov. 21 at Old Salem Museum Gardens, 600 S. Main St. A fully vetted, sustainable-producers-only market with 30 to 35 vendors. For information, visit www.oldsalem.org/events/event/old-salem-cobblestone-farmers-market.
COBBLESTONE ON TRADE: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Mary’s Gourmet Diner, 723 N. Trade St. For information, visit www.facebook.com/CobblestoneFarmersMarket.
LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at the Historic Rail and Freight Depot, 29 Railroad St., Lexington. Locally grown bedding plants, early vegetables, strawberries, herbs, vegetable starts, annuals, cut flowers, delicious baked goods, farm-raised meats and eggs, plus a variety of crafts. Also open on Wednesdays. For information, call (336) 242-2085 or visit www.lexingtonncfarmersmarketnc.com.
WINE TASTINGS: 4-7 p.m. Fridays, noon-6 p.m. Saturdays, Total Wine More, 551 S. Stratford Road. Free. For information, call (336) 245-0388.
DIXIE CLASSIC FARMERS MARKET: 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays throughout the year, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St. Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, flowers, plants, hand-crafted items and more. Free. Call (336) 727-2236.
WINSTON-SALEM FOOD TOURS: 1:30 p.m. Saturdays beginning at Foothills Brewing, 638 W. Fourth St. Walking tour and samples of food from downtown or West End restaurants. Tickets are $41-$42.50. Call (919) 237-2254.
TOUR DE FOOD: 1:45 p.m. Gourmet food tours in downtown Winston-Salem the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Walking tours through Winston-Salem history, meeting chefs, restaurant owners, artisans and sampling a dish at each stop. For information, call (336) 406-6294 or visit www.tourdefood.net.
Fundraisers
BBQ CHICKEN FUNDRAISER: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday at Nazareth Lutheran Church, 460 Rural Hall-Bethania Road, Rural Hall. Chicken provided by Port-A-Pit. Tickets: $9 a plate, which includes half a chicken, slaw, baked beans, roll and dessert. Take out or eat in. All proceeds will benefit The Living Well Senior Center in Rural Hall. For information, call Robin Shamel at (336) 969-0411.
CASINO ROYALE: 6:30-11 p.m. Friday at Cross Creek Country Club, 1129 Greenhill Road, Mount Airy. The annual fundraiser for the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, with casino-style gaming, music, a draw-down grand prize and a silent auction. To purchase tickets, call (336) 786-4478. For information, visit www.northcarolinamuseum.org.
HAZY RIDGE BLUEGRASS BAND: 6 p.m. Friday at Farmington Community Center, 1723 Farmington Road, Mocksville. Concert will raise money for the center’s operation. Concessions will be available. For information, call (336) 998-2912 or visit www.farmingtoncc.org.
YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Crews United Methodist Church, 4150 Reidsville Road. For information, call (336) 723-0237
THE HOME MAZE PUMPKIN PATCH: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Oct. 31 and noon-6 p.m. Sunday-Nov. 1 at The Children’s Home, 1001 Reynolda Road. Activities include sorghum maze, pumpkin patch, cow train, pumpkin chunker, and more. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 kids ages 4-11 and seniors, free for kids 3 and under. For information, email TheFarmTCH@gmail.com or visit www.ChildrensHomeFarm.org.
PICKIN’ FOR JIMMY: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday at Between the Rows, 401 Tobacco Road, Madison. Spend an afternoon and evening listening to some of the area’s best bands; proceeds will help Jimmy Simmons fight cancer. Tickets: $25 at the gate. For information, visit www.between-the-rows.com.
HUGE YARD SALE: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at East Bend Public Library, 420 Flint Hill Road, East Bend. All proceeds benefit the East Bend Public Library; tax receipts available for donated items. For information, call (336) 699-3890.
MEET SHARON RANDALL: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Salemtowne Retirement Community, 190 Moravian Way Dr., and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Forsyth Country Club, 3101 Country Club Road. Hear syndicated columnist Sharon Randall speak at two events. The VIP Evening is $75 a person; the luncheon, a fundraiser for Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, is $65 a person. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com.
RUN/WALK FOR AUTISM: 7:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at UNC Greensboro, 1400 Spring Garden St. 5K race and 1K run/walk to celebrate autism awareness and acceptance. Proceeds will fund local programs of the Autism Society of North Carolina. For information and to register, call (336) 971-3685 or visit www.greensbororun walkforautism.com.
CHARITY GOLF TOURNEY: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Lexington Golf Club, 200 Country Club Blvd., Lexington. High Rock Lake River Rats fundraiser for its Christmas children’s charity. $60 a player, includes golf cart, green fees, adult beverages, soft drinks/water/snacks. Mulligans $5 each, limit 2 a player. For information, call (336) 240-8081 or visit www.highrocklake riverratsinc.com.
Health/Fitness
LIVING HEALTHY WITH CHRONIC DISEASE: The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is hosting a workshop that will help you take control of your ongoing health condition rather than letting it control you. For people with diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, COPD, fibromyalgia or any other chronic disease. Runs once a week from Sept. 28-Nov. 2. Orientation/registration meeting Monday. For information, call (336) 748-0217.
LEWISVILLE WELLNESS FAIR: Preregister now with Novant Health for free screenings from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday at the community center, 131 Lucy Lane, Lewisville. For people 50 and older; sponsored by the Shepherd’s Center as part of the Lewisville Senior Program. To register, call (336) 277-1880 or email communitywellness@novanthealth.org.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon is for adults; Alateen is for ages 13-19. Meetings daily throughout the area. For more information, call (336) 723-1452 or visit www.winstonsalemalanon.org.
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES WORKSHOP: 1 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at the Senior Center, 107 White Road, King. Learn how to plan for the care you would want if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. To register, call (336) 768-6157, ext.1622, or visit www.gotplans123.eventbrite.com. For information, visit www.gotplans123.org.
COMING OUT SUPPORT: 7-8 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at North Star LGBT Community Center, 930 Burke St. The group accepts members 18 and older regardless of where they are on their coming-out journey or for what reason they are coming out. For information, call (336) 893-9053 or visit www.northstarlgbtcc.com.
LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP: For those living with lupus, their families and caregivers. The group meets 2:30-4 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month. There is no charge to attend, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc.org or at (877) 849-8271, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org. Highland Presbyterian Church activity building, 2380 Cloverdale Ave.
PARKINSON POWER MOVES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Medical Plaza — Miller (formerly CompRehab), 131 Miller St. Exercise class for people with Parkinson’s disease led by a LRT/CTRS Certified PWR!Moves instructor. Cost: $10 a class. Must fill out an application. For information, call Julie Bradwell at (336) 716-8007 or email jbradwel@wakehealth.edu.
PARKINSON’S FORWARD: 1 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Senior Services Building, 2895 Shorefair Dr. A support group for Parkinson’s disease patients and care partners. For information, contact Nancy Grandoff at (336) 983-0419 or ngrandoff@roadrunner.com.
ANXIETY DISORDERS/OCD SUPPORT GROUP: A group for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder and/or anxiety disorders and their friends meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at New Philadelphia Moravian Church on Country Club Road. For information, call (336) 816-2531.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Knollwood Baptist Church, 330 Knollwood St.; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green St.
GUIDED MEDITATION CIRCLE: 12:15-12:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, Golden Flower Center, 612 N. Trade St. No experience necessary. Donations appreciated. Call (336) 727-1131 or visit www.goldenflower.org.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: TOPS meets every Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Polo Park Community Center, 1850 Polo Road. National and local dues, but first two visits are free. Information, myrnamac@triad.rr.com.
PFLAG SUPPORT GROUP: 7-8:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at the Highland Presbyterian Church activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Ave. For parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for support, education and advocacy. For information, call (336) 448-4250 or visit pflagws.org.
Kids
ART FOR KIDS: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Saturday of the month at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive. A family-oriented event where kids can make art based on current exhibitions and watch classic cartoons and films. Free. For information, call Meghan Parsons at (336)-725-1904 or email meghan.parsons@ncdcr.gov.
4-H HORSE CLUB: 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Hunter Hills Equestrian Center, 1400 Chickasha Drive, Pfafftown. No prior experience needed and horse ownership is not required. Free 4-H membership. Riders from other stables are welcome. For information, call Angie Redding at (336) 413-1861.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: 11-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays every month at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. Program by Central Library’s Children’s Room staff for preschool-age children. Free and open to the public. For information, call Nan LaRosee at (336) 703-3041 or email laroseal@forsyth.cc.
HOMESCHOOL/SMALL GROUP DAY: 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays at SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road. Special programs for home-educated children and other small groups. Group admission rates apply, and pre‐registration is required. Call (336) 714-7105 for more information or to register or visit www.sciworks.org.
FREE YOUTH MUSIC LESSONS: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Old Time Music Heritage Hall at the Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Fiddle lessons at 5:30 p.m., guitar lessons at 6:15 p.m. with Jim Vipperman. No registration is required and instruments are available during the lessons. See www.surryarts.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: 11 a.m. Fridays at the Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville. Call (336) 753-6038.
MUSIC, MOMMY AND ME: 10 a.m. Fridays, Andy Griffith Playhouse, lower level, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Infants and preschoolers are welcome. $50 per term, $5 per class for guests. Register with instructor Megan Johnson at (336) 710-5537 or (336) 374-2603.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: 5:45-9 p.m. the third Friday of each month at the Sawtooth School for Visual Art, 251 N. Spruce St. Children 5 and over explore different activities each month, such as drawing, painting, collage, mosaics, paper crafting, printmaking, sculpture and clay. Fee is $45; discounts available for multiple children. Advance registration required; visit www.sawtooth.org or call (336) 723-395, ext. 209.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Lewisville Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to join. There will be book reading, finger plays, songs and arts and crafts. Free. Call (336) 703-2940 or visit www.forsyth.cc/library/Lewisville/default.aspx.
TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Lewisville Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join. There will be book reading, finger plays, songs and arts and crafts. Free. Call (336) 703-2940 or visit www.forsyth.cc/library/Lewisville/default.aspx.
CHILDREN’S STORY TIMES: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) and Thursdays for preschoolers (3 to 5 years) at the Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Join us for great books, finger plays, songs and crafts. For information, call (336) 703-2920 or visit www.forsythlibrary.org.
Lectures/Literary
BOOK SIGNING: 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Barnes Noble Booksellers, 1926 Hampton Inn Ct. Antwain Goode will discuss his book, “Bet the Farm,” which shows how leveraging our relationships can help improve individual bravery. For information, call (336) 971-0385 or email Antwaingoode@Tateconsulting.org.
ARCHITECTURE TALK: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Carl H. Russell Community Center, 3521 Carver School Road. Heather Fearnbach, the author of “Winston-Salem’s Architectural Heritage,” will give a presentation about the growth of the Northeast Ward. For information, call (336) 747-7063.
SOCIAL JUSTICE COLLOQUIUM: 3 p.m. Sept. 24 at Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St. The first Tannenbaum-Sternberger Colloquium of 2015-16, with the Rev. Robert Brewer, assistant professor of religion and the campus chaplain, speaking on “The United Methodist Church and Heralding Our Commitment to Justice and Dignity: A Call to Social Justice.” Free, open to the public. For information, call (336) 272-7102 x5398 or visit www.greensboro.edu.
COOKBOOK RELEASE: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Gateway Gallery, 1006 S. Marshall St. “The Enrichment Center Culinary Delights Cookbook” features hors d’oeuvres and appetizer recipes prepared and taste-tested by the center’s culinary arts students. Live music will be provided by the Enrichment Center Percussion Ensemble. For information, call (336) 837-6832 or visit www.enrichmentarc.org.
OPEN MIC: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Milton S. Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. Writers read five-minute excerpts from their prose and poetry to a friendly and receptive audience. Free. Visit www.wswriters.org.
BOOK LOVERS’ CLUB: 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month (unless the date falls on a holiday), Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road. September’s book: “Factory Man” by Beth Macy. For information, call (336) 703-2920.
TUESDAY AT TWO BOOK CLUB: 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month, Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road. Free. Call (336) 703-2940.
FRIENDS BOOK CLUB: 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road. Free. Call (336) 703-2940.
CLEMMONS COOKIN’ BOOK CLUB: 12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road. Come in and choose a recipe from a preselected book. Bring in the finished dish on meeting day to share. Expand your palate by tasting all the recipes, connect with people who enjoy cooking, and discuss the recipes. Next meeting: August 19. For information, call (336) 703-2920.
THIRD WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB: 2 p.m. third Wednesday each month. Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St. Free. To be discussed: “In the Heart of the Sea,” by Nathaniel Phillbrick, the “On The Same Page” local libraries’ book choice for 2015. Coming in October: “Thunder Dog,” by Michael Hingson. Call (336) 760-6303.
BOOKS BEYOND BORDERS: 3:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Coffee Park, 251 N. Spruce St. For information, call (336) 703-2940.
“MO BETTER BLUES” OPEN-MIC POETRY: 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays, Jomo’s Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, 3301 N. Liberty St. Admission is $5. Call (336) 986-3726 or (336) 793-8888.
Theater
CHERRY ORCHARD THEATRE: 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Levering Orchard, Orchard Way, Cana, Va. “Brilliant Traces” is a two-character drama set in a cabin in Alaska one snowy night, directed by John Gulley. Tickets: $15 at the door. For information, call (276) 755-3593 or visit www.leveringorchard.com.“THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES”: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sept. 25-26 and 4 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 27 at Cupid’s Park Theatre, Historic Körners Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. A harmonizing girl group will take you back in time, first to the 1958 high school prom and then to their high school reunion 10 years later. Tickets: $21 for adults, $19 for seniors. Advance reservations are required for all shows and can be made by contacting the Kernersville Little Theatre office at (336) 993-6556.
“THE ADDAMS FAMILY”: 8 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd. Wednesday Addams is in love, so what are Gomez, Morticia and the rest of the family to do? Tickets: $18 adults, $16 students/seniors. For information, call (336) 723-7777 or visit www.wstheatrealliance.org.
“IS HE DEAD?”: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sept. 24, 25 and 26, and 2 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 27 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Dr. A comedy adapted by David Ives, based on the play by Mark Twain. Tickets: $25. For information, call (336) 725-4001 or visit www.twincitystage.org.
Social
“SHALLOWFORD SHARES”: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 1200 Lewisville-Clemmons Road. A festival of food, music and llamas. Activities include: petting zoo, free hot dog lunch, children’s games, Muddy River Dixie Land Band, Let’s Sing Barbershop Quartet, adult workshops on canning and butterfly gardening. For information, call (336) 766-3178.
SONGS S’MORES: 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Recreation Center, 4550 Shattalon Dr. Local Girl Scouts invite everyone to join them for a fun evening of roasting marshmallows, singing silly songs, and eating s’mores. For information, call (336) 407-0890 or email rebecca25hannah4@gmail.com.
NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS: 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton St. Coffee and social featuring Cynthia Doxey Green, an expert in family history and genealogy. Visitors welcome. Membership is open to women who are new or established residents of Winston-Salem. For information contact Jean at wsnandn@aol.com.
CANASTA PLAYERS WANTED: 1-4:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lexington Senior Center, 555-B W. Center St. Ext. The Senior Dynamics’ Canasta group is looking for new members. Free; open to adults 55 and older. For information, call (336) 242-2290 or email Stefanie.Poore@davidsoncountync.gov.
SECOND SUNDAYS ON 4TH: 3-6 p.m. every second Sunday on Fourth Street between Cherry and Marshall streets. Free family-oriented event with music, kids’ games and more. Opening act, Silver Sedans; headliner, The Donkeys. Aperture Cinema will show vintage cartoons at 2 p.m. for $5 a person. Featured non-profit: Second Harvest Food Bank. For information, visit www.sso4.com.
VETERANS COFFEE: 8:30-10:30 a.m., every Thursday at one of four locations. First Thursday — Sagebrush Steakhouse, 1562 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; second Thursday — Outback Steakhouse, Four Seasons Town Center, Greensboro; third Thursday — Outback Steakhouse, 505 Highland Oaks Dr.; fourth Thursday — Town Country Restaurant, 627 S Main St., King. A place for veterans of all ages to have coffee and pastries, visit with old friends and meet new ones. There is no formal agenda, but organizations with veteran-support programs will be invited to attend. For information, call Don Timmons at (336) 331-1309.
THE WINSTON-SALEM SKI AND OUTING CLUB: 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month, a year-round skiing, outdoor activities and social club. Visit www.wssoc.org for meeting location and membership information.
NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF WINSTON SALEM: 9:45-11:30 a.m. every fourth Thursday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton St. Monthly interest groups include books, lunch bunch, bridge, day and evening cards, dinner and wine. Free initial meeting. $35 annual dues. For information, email Beth at wsnandn@aol.com.
DAVIE CIVITAN CLUB: 7 p.m. every fourth Monday at Hillsdale Baptist Church, 4815 U.S. Hwy 158, Advance. For information, call Charles Markland at (336) 998-4233 or visit www.facebook.com/pages/Davie-Civitan.
Music
”JELLY, RAGS, MONK”: 7:30 p.m. today at Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. An evening of jazz presented by the Secrest Artists Series, with pianist Cyrus Chestnut and the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet. Tickets: $5 to $18. For information, call (336) 758-5757 or visit www.secrest.wfu.edu.
“THE PRESIDENT’S OWN”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Winston-Salem State University’s Williams Auditorium, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. The United States Marine Band will perform works by Persichetti, Thomas Knox, Shostakovich, Herbert L. Clarke, Richard Rogers and others. Free, open to the public. Tickets limited to four per request. For information, call the ticket office at (336) 750-3220.
BLUE RIDGE MUSIC: 7 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Road, Galax, Va. Paul Brown, Terri McMurray, Alice Gerrard and Kay Justice, plus De Temps Antan, will perform. $15. For information, call (866) 308-2773, ext. 245 or visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.
GLENN BURLEIGH CONCERT CHOIR: 4 p.m. Sunday at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road. The Glenn Burleigh Concert Choir of Greensboro, directed by Sheryl McAdoo will perform. Will “EJ” Furches (The Minister of Mime) will be the guest. Free, open to the public. A reception will follow the concert. For information, call Rudolph V. Boone Sr. at (336) 767-4087.
ORGAN RECITAL: 4 p.m. Sunday at Kernersville Moravian Church, 504 S. Main St., Kernersville. Concert with Henry Tysinger on organ and Anita Cirba on trumpet. For information, call (336) 993-3620.
MUSIC MISSION KIEV: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. Fifth St. Ukrainian musicians from the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (KSOC) will perform. Free, but donations will be accepted. For information, call (336) 724-6311 or visit www.centenary-ws.org.
SALEM BAND FALLFEST CONCERT: 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at Salem Square in Old Salem, 900 Old Salem Road. It’s a “John Williams Spectacular,” featuring the music of favorite movies scored by this legendary American composer. With special guests Darth Vader and his Storm Troopers from the 501st/Carolina Garrison. Free, open to the public. Hot dogs, drinks, and gelato available for purchase from Wild Willy’s Wiener Wagon and Twin City Gelato. For information, visit www.salemband.org.
AGGIE HOMECOMING CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. The all-star lineup will feature performances by Future, Wale, Fetty Wap, Rae Sremmurd and a surprise special guest to be announced. For information and tickets, visit www.greensborocoliseum.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
WSSU HOMECOMING CONCERT: 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Joel Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy. RB icon Charlie Wilson will perform at Winston-Salem State University’s homecoming concert. The concert will also feature Raheem Devaughn and Leela James. Tickets: $39 and up. For information, call (800) 745-3000.
OLDIES MUSIC NIGHT: 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 5220 Silas Creek Pkwy. Oldies Night was inspired by the number of excellent local musicians who get together on a regular basis to “jam” but rarely have an opportunity to play in public for people who love old-time country music, bluegrass and the “Good Time Music of the ‘40s-‘70s.” Musicians jam from 6-7 p.m. Free. For information, call (828) 719-7234, email bruce.lande@gmail.com or visit www.oldiesmusicnight.com.
HIGH POINT BEACH MUSIC BLAST: 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Mendenhall Transportation Terminal, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Today: The Embers featuring Craig Woolard. Tickets: $7 at gate. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. No coolers or pets. All proceeds raised will benefit Children’s Home Society. For information, call 1-800-632-1400 or visit www.chsnc.org.
WEEKLY JAM SESSIONS: 7 p.m. Thursdays and 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, Old Time Music Heritage Hall at the Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Free on Thursday; $5 on Saturdays (includes admission to Merry-Go-Round). Visit www.surryarts.org.
MERRY-GO-ROUND: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Old Time Music Heritage Hall at the Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Performances are broadcast live on WPAQ 740-AM. Tickets are $5, free for children 12 and under. See www.surryarts.org.
OPEN JAM SESSIONS: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive. Country music, bluegrass music and more for all instruments and skill levels. Call (336) 723-7408.
EPIPHANY OLD TIME AND GOLDEN OLDIES MUSIC: 8 p.m. every Tuesday at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 5220 Silas Creek Parkway. Listen, dance and enjoy music from the 1940s to the 1970s performed by local musicians. No cover charge. New musicians always welcome. For information, email bruce.lande@gmail.com.
GOLDEN NOTES: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Andy Griffith Playhouse, lower level, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Informal choral group open to those 55 and older. Under the direction of Sylvia Lowry. Newcomers and visitors are welcome. Free. Call (336) 786-7998.
ESCOLA DE SAMBA (SAMBA SCHOOL): 7-8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month, Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road. Oseiku Danel, a percussionist, will teach the rhythms of samba with the goal of creating a band. Donation of $5 is requested. Call (336) 926-5829 or email drumsphere@yahoo.com.
Volunteers
EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS ORIENTATION: 10 a.m. Wednesday and Sept. 24 at Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village. Volunteers help connect children with nature by leading school field trip groups on walks in the gardens, greenhouses, and woods one or two mornings a week. For information, call (336) 758-3485 or visit www.reynolda gardens.org.
H.O.P.E OF WINSTON-SALEM: H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Eat) needs volunteers every week to distribute 600-800 bag lunches to kids and more than 1,000 pounds of produce to their families. Volunteers (young and old) are needed to help make sandwiches and put together lunch bags on Saturday mornings and distribute the meals and produce on Sundays. For information, visit www.hopews.org.
FAITH IN ACTION: The Shepherd’s Center seeks individuals help to address the problems of isolation and lack of social support through the Faith In Action Care Program that includes home visitation, respite care, minor home repair and transportation services for homebound older adults. For information, call Drea Parker at (336) 748-0217 or email dparker@shepherdscenter.org.
PARKINSON POWER MOVES: In need of adult volunteers to assist with Parkinson Power Moves exercise class Medical Plaza — Miller, 131 Miller St. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. Will need to complete a Wake Forest Baptist Health volunteer application. For information, call Julie Bradwell at (336) 716-8007 or email jbradwel@wakehealth.edu.
WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH: Volunteers serve a vital role with enhancing patient- and family-centered care. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities in patient care as well as non-patient care areas at the medical center’s main campus and nearby off-site locations. Davie Medical Center and Medical Plaza — Clemmons are also in need of volunteers. For information, call (336) 713-3514 or visit www.wakehealth.edu/volunteer.
Other
EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER DAY: 12:30-2:30 p.m. today at Manchester Plaza, 1834 Wake Forest Road. A celebration of the life and work of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics, hosted by Best Buddies of Wake Forest. For information, call (724) 961-9030 or email demanj14@wfu.edu.
WINSTON-SALEM FASHION WEEK: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Elberson Fine Arts Center, Salem College, 500 E. Salem Ave. “Ready for the Runway! Fashion and Art!” will showcase the talents of artisans, fashion designers, make-up artists, models and photographers in the Triad. Tickets: $35 general admission ($20 student); $60 two-day VIP. For information, visit www.ws fashionweek.com.
AIR NATIONAL GUARD MOBILE EXPERIENCE: 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Smith Reynolds Airport, 3801 N. Liberty St. The Air National Guard Mobile Experience is a free interactive experience that provides attendees an opportunity to participate in simulated challenges that replicate the real-life experiences of Air Guard men and women. Part of the Winston-Salem Air Show. For information, visit www. GoANG.com.
HEAVEN ON EARTH HOLY CONVOCATION: 6 p.m. Sunday at Greater Higher Ground Ministries Worldwide Inc., 4175 Moat Dr. Honoring the legacy of the late Apostle John H. Heath with a series of events through Sept. 26. For information call (336) 725-1125, email heartofplatinum@ymail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ghgministries
HEROES FOR THE HOMELESS: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bridger Field House, 499 Deacon Blvd. Celebrate the success of Bethesda House at a buffet-style breakfast. Keynote speaker is Susan M. Cameron, CEO of Reynolds American. Tickets: $35. For information, visit www.bethesdacenter.org.
“MARCH OF THE CONFEDERACY”: 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Surry Community College, 630 S. Main St., Dobson. The Southern Cross MVC will host the march along Main Street that will end on Atkins Street in front of the statue at the old Court House. Veterans from all wars invited to attend. This march is for the rights and freedoms that so many have fought and died for. For information, call Eddie Davis at (336) 352-3495 or (336) 428-6325 or email southerncross_pr@yahoo.com.
PINNACLE DRUM CIRCLE: 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Sunday through October at 1095 Surry Line Road, Pinnacle. The drum circle is a celebration of Mother Earth. Drumming is relaxing and meditative and can relieve stress and depression. Open to drummers, dancers and listeners. Some extra drums available. Bring a chair and refreshments. No alcohol. Free. For information, call (336) 368-3866 or email trish@mybeautiful wedding.com.
KNIT CROCHET CLASSES: 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday at Covenant Baptist Fellowship, 3681 Wyandotte Ave. Learn how to knit and crochet with Barbara Lail and Sylvia Lanier. Free, for ages 12 and up. No child care provided. For information, call (336) 788-2142.
SJ BOUTIQUE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Saturday at St. James AME Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave. Free clothes closet, open to the public. For information, contact Michelle Johns at (336) 995-1464.
CLEMMONS KIWANIS CLUB: Meets first and third Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Trinity Elms Health Rehab facility, 7449 Fair Oaks Dr. Call 703-2921 for information.
WINSTON-SALEM KIWANIS CLUB: Noon on the first, third, and fifth Thursdays at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. Fifth St. For information, call (336) 768-0900.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 55: 111 Miller St.; Zumba classes at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, $5. Trivia Night, Thursday. Bike Night 6:30-11 p.m. second Friday of each month. Entertainment and food. Call (336) 724-0660.
INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, 1700 Ebert St. Call (336) 748-0217.
DEBTORS ANONYMOUS: 7:30 p.m. each Thursday, Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly Road, Greensboro. Program for people with money and debt problems. Email dagreensboro@yahoo.com.
PUPPY YAPPY HOUR: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. first and third Saturdays of the month, Mount Tabor Boarding Grooming, 4138-B Robinhood Road. Social time for dogs. Free. Call (336) 765-7102 or visit www.mtbdgm.com.
BEANBAG TOSS: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays outdoors (weather permitting), 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays in the gym at the Lexington Senior Center, 555-B W. Center St. Extension, Lexington. Free for Davidson County residents 55 and over; for information, call (336) 242-2290 or email stefanie.poore@davidsoncountync.gov.
THE TWIN-CITY CRIBBAGE CLUB: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Polo Park Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Road. Open to all ages. Call (336) 682-2921 or visit twincitycribbageclub.com.
ARTIST TRADING CARDS CLASSES: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Miller Park Recreation Center, 400 Leisure Lane. A series of low-cost art workshops with all supplies included. Artist trading cards are miniature works of art about the same size as modern baseball cards. Register by calling (336) 727-2831.
Museums and Galleries
SLAVE DEEDS EXHIBIT: at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, 134 S. Elm St., Greensboro. An exhibit of historical documents by the Guilford County Register of Deed, “Bills of Sale: Slave Deeds of Guilford County” chronicles the history of slavery and human trafficking in Greensboro and surrounding areas and runs through Oct. 31. For information, call (336) 274-9199 or visit www.sitinmovement.org.
“NEW VISIONS” ART SHOW: at Davidson County Community College, 297 Davidson Community College Road, Thomasville. Exhibit by eight area artists at B.E. Mendenhall Jr. Building. Free, open to the public. For information, visit www.davidsonccc.edu/news.
DARKER SIDE OF MAYBERRY: 7-8 p.m. Fridays through October at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main Street. Murder, mayhem, and moonshine are just some of the tales trained guides will tell, and no names have been changed to protect anyone. Tickets: $11 a person; Tours are $11 per person. Prepaid reservations required. For information, call (336)-786-4478 or visit www.northcarolinamuseum.org.
SENIOR SERVICES GALLERY: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr. For information, call (336) 725-0907 or visit www.seniorservicesinc.org.
GALLERY HOP: 7-10 p.m. first Friday of the month, Downtown Arts District, Sixth, Trade and Liberty streets. Galleries, shops and restaurants will be open. Free. For information, see www.dadaws.org.
ANGELINA’S TEAS: 125 S. Stratford Road, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (336) 722-9532.
APPLE GALLERY: Stokes County Arts Council, 500 N. Main Street, Danbury. An exhibit of works by local artists Bill and Carole Bryant. Free. For information, call (336) 593-8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org.
ARTWORKS GALLERY: 564 N. Trade St. Through Sept. 26, exhibitions by James Gemma (“Abstractions in Shape and Color”) and Lea Lackey-Zachmann (“Tree Translations”). Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Call (336) 723-5890, visit www.artworks-gallery.org.
DELTA ARTS CENTER: 2611 New Walkertown Road. “Punto de Vista — Latino Perspectives,” the fourth exhibit in the Hispanic Arts Initiative’s series. Exhibit runs through Oct. 31. Free and open to the public. Center hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Call (336) 722-2625. Visit www.deltaarts center.org.
DIGGS GALLERY: O’Kelly Library, Winston-Salem State University, Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “Golden Lady,” an exhibit by Mario Moore, and “Flawlessly Feminine: Women Who Graced the Cover of JET Magazine,” a collection of magazine covers as well as works by Willie Cole, are on display through Dec. 2. For information, call (336) 750-2458 or visit www.wssu.edu/digs.
EAST BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY: 420 Flint Hill Road. On loan from the N.C. Office of State Archaeology: Native American artifacts, featuring selected pieces from the Earl Norman collection of the local Native American historic record. Free. Call (336) 699-3890 or visit www.nwrl.org.
ELBERSON FINE ARTS CENTER: Salem College, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
GATEWAY GALLERY: 1006 S. Marshall St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 5-7 p.m. Sept. 25, the opening reception for “Life Through MY Lens,” featuring photographs by Danny Wilson and guest artist John Golden. Runs through Nov. 6. Call (336) 837-6832 or visit www.enrichmentarc.org.
HIGH POINT MUSEUM: 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call (336) 885-1859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.
INTER_SECTION GALLERY AND ART SPACE: 629 N. Trade St. Visit www.intersectiongallery.com or call (336) 817-1248.
KARMA SALON AND GALLERY: 206 W. Sixth St., Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday; Saturday and Monday by appointment. Call (336) 682-2671.
KÖRNER’S FOLLY: 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. Historical house museum. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Guided group tours are available by appointment. Admission charged. For information, call (336) 996-7922, email info@kornersfolly.org or visit www.kornersfolly.org.
MOUNT AIRY MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY: 301 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, call (336) 786-4478 or email Amy Snyder at aesnyder@north carolinamuseum.org or visit www.northcarolinamuseum.org.
NEW WINSTON MUSEUM: 713 S. Marshall St. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Winston-Salem’s Wheels of Change” opens Saturday. Museum hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Call (336) 724-2842 or email info@newwinston.org or visit www.newwinston.org.
“NORTH CAROLINA MORAVIAN LANDSCAPES, 1790-1890”: J. Blum House, Old Salem, artist landscapes of early Salem, through Dec. 31. Admission included in the Old Salem all-in-one ticket, $23 for adults and $11 for children 6-16. Visit www.oldsalem.org.
THE OLIO: 918 Bridge St., a glassblowing studio. Visit www.theolio.com or call (336) 757-2060.
NORTH TRADE STREET ARTS: 604 N. Trade St. Featuring guest artist Fowler Ruffin. Open during Gallery Hop until 10 p.m. Hours: Thursday-Monday noon to 5 p.m. Call (336) 782-9209.
PIEDMONT CRAFTSMEN: 601 N. Trade St. “Relics / Reminders,” a solo exhibit by artist Penny Truitt of Santa Fe, N.M., runs through Sept. 26. Call (336) 725-1516 or visit www.piedmont craftsmen.org.
REYNOLDA HOUSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART: 2250 Reynolda Road. Museum admission: $14; free for students, members, and WFU employees. Call (336) 758-5150 or visit www.reynoldahouse.org.
SALEMTOWNE GALLERY: 190 Moravian Way Dr., www.salemtowne.org. Exhibit of works by Nick Bragg and David Kessler. Exhibit runs through Nov. 8 in the CONNECTOR Gallery.
SAWTOOTH SCHOOL FOR VISUAL ART: 251 N. Spruce St. “Artist Altered Books,” in the Davis Gallery, features art created from altered and repurposed books; and “Illuminated Letters,” in the Corridor Gallery, features gilded letters by Susan Davis and Bible versals (ornate capital letters) by the Encore Group. Through Nov. 14. Visit www.sawtooth.org or call (336) 723-7395.
SCIWORKS: 400 W. Hanes Mill Road. Admission: $11 adults, $9 youth and seniors; free for children under 2 and SciWorks members. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. Call (336) 767-6730 or visit www.sciworks.org.
STUDIO 7: 619 N. Trade St. In the McNeely Gallery: “Eclectic Visions,” the works of Mary Bailey Thomas. In the Hall Gallery: works by the Library Artists. Open noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call (336) 408-9739 or email studio7ws@gmail.com. Visit www.studio7ws.com or www.themcneelygallery.com.
STUDIOS@625: 625 Trade St. In the Center City Frame Gallery, works by Lisa Rache Brown and Erica Arnold and photographs by Ryan Gustman. Call (336) 829-6903 or visit www.CenterCityFrameGallery.com.
THE SOUTHEASTERN CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: 750 Marguerite Drive. SECCA presents “Devin Leonardi: Figure at Dusk” through Oct. 4. Call (336) 397-2108. For information, visit www.secca.org.
THEATRE ART GALLERIES OF HIGH POINT: 220 E. Commerce Ave. Gallery hours noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Visit www.tagart.org or call (336) 887-2137.
WFU MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY: Wingate Drive, Wake Forest University. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Call (336) 758-5282 or visit www.moa.wfu.edu.
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY Z. SMITH REYNOLDS LIBRARY: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 30: “Bags of America” is a large, handmade artist’s book containing a suite of twelve drawings of cereal-bag liners by Leigh Ann Hallberg. General hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Call (336) 758-5755 or visit www.zsr.wfu.edu.
WEATHERSPOON ART MUSEUM: 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays; 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays; and closed Mondays. Call (336) 334-5770.
WILKES ART GALLERY: 913 C Street, North Wilkesboro. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, visit www.WilkesArtGallery.org.
YADKIN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER: 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville. The 5th Annual Eye of the Artist Juried Art Show in the Welborn Gallery. Call (336) 679-2941 or visit www.yadkinarts.org.
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