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November 20, 2009 Light Up Downtown
Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro kicks off the Holiday Season with the lighting ceremony soon after dusk. Main Street is filled with the Lights, Joys, Smells, and Sounds of Christmas. Santa can be found in the lobby of Wilkes Towers ready for photos with the little ones. Local community groups take part in in providing hay rides, live entertainment, food, crafts, kids activities and such. 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Main Street, North Wilkesboro
November 21, 2009 Chess Tournament
9:00-5:00, hosted by the local Chess Club.
Location: Wilkes Public Library
November 21, 2009 Christmas Mini-Photography Sessions
11am to 4pm. 15 minute photography session includes 1 8x10, 2 5x7s, and 8 wallets with holiday background. Cost is $20 per session, option to purchase additional prints and christmas cards. Please call 336-469-6653 for more information or visit www.mistybordersphotography.com and submit info.
Location: Hollywood Video
November 21, 2009 NWHS Reunion - Class of 1999
There will be a reunion for the North Wilkes High School Class of 1999 beginning at 6:00pm. Please contact Amanda Molesa at 336-844-4177 or email nwhs99@gmail.com. Please RSVP by November 7th. 
Location: Elks Lodge
November 21, 2009 Pet Adoption Fair
The Humane Society of Wilkes will hold a Pet Adoption Fair from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm. Dogs that are currently being fostered will be available for adoption. Adoption fees include vet exam, worming, rabies shot and spay or neuter. Pet related items will be for sale. For more information and to see some of these special animals, visit www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org.
Location: Lowes Home Improvement
November 24, 2009 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Transport Preregistration
Your pet will be transported to the clinic, have their surgery, be monitored overnight, and returned the next day. Offered through the SNIP Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic. Specializing in Spay/Neuter surgeries, SNIP is able to offer their services at a reduced rate. Required Pre-registration: 6pm-7pm. Transport Date: Dec 7. Payment for services is due at registration and reserves your pet's appointment. Proof of current Rabies is required, or your pet will receive another vaccine at time of surgery. Please call 336-984-0227 if you have any questions!
Location: Wilkes County Public Library
November 30, 2009 Christmas Concert
6:30-7:45. Performed by the Sign Choir. Join the choir as they sign in the holiday season. This is a great program for all ages.
Location: Wilkes Public Library
December 1, 2009 Artist Studio Gathering
The Wilkes Art Gallery and The Unique Artists of Yadkin Valley are coordinating an effort to encourage artists in Wilkes County to work together. Artists, from beginning to professionals, are invited to paint each Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until 12:30. Bring your own materials and whatever project you are working on and share the creative energy. Tables and chairs are in the classroom, but if you choose to use an easel you will need to bring it. There is no fee for seniors (55 or older). Those under 55 will be asked to make a minimal donation of $1.00 to the gallery. Membership is not necessary, but preregistration is. To register, visit the Wilkes Art Gallery or call Bonnie at 336-838-8598 for more information.
Location: Wilkes Art Gallery
December 1, 2009 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Transport Preregistration
Your pet will be transported to the clinic, have their surgery, be monitored overnight, and returned the next day. Offered through the SNIP Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic. Specializing in Spay/Neuter surgeries, SNIP is able to offer their services at a reduced rate. Required Pre-registration: 6pm-7pm. Transport Date: Dec 7. Payment for services is due at registration and reserves your pet's appointment. Proof of current Rabies is required, or your pet will receive another vaccine at time of surgery. Please call 336-984-0227 if you have any questions!
Location: Wilkes County Public Library
December 2, 2009 Story Time!
Begins at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy Christmas stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more in this 30 minute program.
Location: Wilkes Public Library
December 3, 2009 Music & Movement
Last one for 2009! Ages 3 & under begins at 10:00 a.m., and ages 3 & up begins at 11:00 a.m. Have fun with Maria and Trish playing with musical instruments, scarves, parachutes and more.
Location: Wilkes Public Library
December 4, 2009 Wilkes Democratic Women Christmas Dinner
The Wilkes County Democratic Women have planned an evening of fun and fellowship to ring in the Christmas season! We invite all Wilkes County Democrats to the North Wilkesboro Elks Lodge at 6:30 pm. We will be eating from the always delicious buffet, and remember: this is Dutch Treat.
Location: Elks Lodge
December 5, 2009 Annual Christmas Parade Melody Square - BB&T Wilkesboro

Location: It’s an Old Fashioned Christmas Parade through the downtowns, with all the local trimmings and of course Santa will be there riding the Fire Truck! Begins Melody Square, North Wilkesboro at 1pm, and ends at BB&T, Wilkesboro.
December 5, 2009 Christmas Boat Parade
Begins at 5:00pm at the cove in Blood Creek Overlook (near the HWY 268 Bridge) at W. Kerr Scott Dam. Decorated/lighted boats tour the lake to kick off the holiday season. Enter your decorated boat or come and enjoy the boats of others! Dress warmly! No reservations needed. Sponsored by The Friends of W. Kerr Scott Lake. Please direct questions to wksboatparade@yahoo.com
Location: Blood Creek Overlook
December 5, 2009 Vineyards of Swan Creek Holiday Open House
Join the five Vineyards of Swan Creek as we celebrate the holidays. Tour all five vineyards and enjoy holiday music complimentary seasonal refreshments, wine tastings, great gift ideas and more. Give the gift of wine for the ones you love. For the latest info, visit http://swancreekvineyards.com/events.html
Location: Five Vineyards, Five Miles Apart
December 6, 2009 "Snow for Christmas" ballet
Studio 68 students will be presenting a full length ballet at 2 and 6. The ballet and was originally performed by students of Margie Canipe for many years to elementary school students in Wilkes and surrounding counties. Tickets are $5 for children 3-11, $7 for ages 12 and up, and may be purchased from any Studio 68 company dancer, at Studio 68, and The Dancer Store in Melody Square. Call 838-0068 for questions or information.
Location: Stone Center
December 6, 2009 Be a Winemaker - Bella Blending Trials

Location: Sat & Sundays in Nov, Dec 5 & 6 1pm-3pm. $15 per person, includes light refreshments. Each session is a two-hour educational wine experience led by Jay Raffaldini in the Barrel Room! Guests will taste five single-varieties of red wine, examine the flavors and characteristics of each varietal and determine the best blend to become the 2008 Bella Misto. Please email us to make your reservation, or visit: our website for more info.
December 6, 2009 Santa for Samaritans FoodRaiser
Help Feed the Hungry of Wilkes. The need is greater than ever, with your help we can feed the hungry. Santa will be at Bridal Traditions to have his picture made with all the kids. Family and couple portraits are also available. Get a FREE 5X7 print of your choice when you make a non-perishable food donation and a minimum $15 picture purchase. No appointments necessary. Pay in full with cash or check at time of order. 2p - 5p
Location: Bridal Traditions Wedding and Prom Attire
December 8, 2009 Bookmobile
Wilkes County Public Library Bookmobile visits from 6-7:00pm. The Bookmobile offers books, music CD’s, audio books and movies to folks of all ages to check out. If you don’t have a library card, don’t worry, you can apply for one on the Bookmobile. All Bookmobile services are free. For more information, call 838-2818.
Location: Ronda Town Hall
December 8, 2009 Bookmobile
Wilkes County Public Library Bookmobile visits from 6-7:00pm. The Bookmobile offers books, music CD’s, audio books and movies to folks of all ages to check out. If you don’t have a library card, don’t worry, you can apply for one on the Bookmobile. All Bookmobile services are free. For more information, call 838-2818.
Location: Ronda Town Hall
December 9, 2009 Story Time!
Begins at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy Christmas stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more in this 30 minute program.
Location: Wilkes Public Library
December 10, 2009 Santa Visits the Library
11:00am at the Wilkes Library, then 4:30 at the Traphill Branch Library. Children of all ages are invited to visit Santa and to make Christmas Ornaments. Parents please bring your own camera to take your child’s photo with Santa.
Location: Wilkes Public Library
December 13, 2009 "The Ornament" musical drama
8:30am & 11:00am, and Monday, Dec 14, at 7:00pm. Warmth, humor, and special musical moments are woven into this thought-provoking and spiritually insightful musical-drama. The story of a modern-day family and their joys and struggles at Christmas-time is told by a 44-voice choir, twelve-member dramatic cast, and a children’s choir in addition to multi-media elements. There is no admission charge for this event. For more information call 336-838-4446.
Location: Millers Creek Baptist Church
December 22, 2009 Christmas Party
3:00-5:00 p.m. The Friends of the Wilkes County Public Library will be serving Christmas cookies and punch to children in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. All children are invited to attend this fun program to celebrate the holiday season. For more information, contact the Wilkes County Public Library at 838-2818 and ask for the Youth Services Dept.
Location: Wilkes Public Library
January 19, 2010 CFNC Financial Aid Workshop
Ms. Hall Regional Representative will present a free financial aid workshop for all high schoolers and their parents. Begins at 6:30pm.
Location: Wilkes Library
April 24, 2010 Battle of the Bands!
Come to the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands! With up to 20 rock bands from all over the Eastern United States, performing on 2 stages, this is THE rock event of the year! Amateur bands compete first, from 4pm until 6:30, and then the Pro bands take the stage from 7pm until ???
Location: To Be Announced



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