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Saturday
Mar 13, 2010

Chicken Que
10:30 AM. Arbor Grove Church Rd, Purlear. Turn right, at the flashing light just past West High on Old 421 N. Plate includes: A half a chicken, Cole slaw, Baked beans, and Cake for $ 7.00. (336) 973-3733
Location: Arbor Grove United Methodist Church

Saturday
Mar 13, 2010

Chicken Que
Traphill Fire Dept. is having a Chicken Que at 10:30am $6.00 per plate.
Location: Traphill Fire Dept.

Saturday
Mar 13, 2010

Friends Of NRA Banquet and Auction
Friends Of NRA Banquet and Auction to be held at the Holiday Inn on March 13th begining at 6:00PM. For further information email travelingavel@aol.com.
Location: Holiday Inn

Saturday
Mar 13, 2010

Republican Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
Wilkes County Republican Lincoln-Reagan Dinner6:00pm. Guest Speaker Senator Richard Burr. $35.00 per person. Call 838-5610 838-8732
Location: North Wilkesboro Elk's Lodge

Sunday
Mar 14, 2010

The Italian Cooking Demonstration
The Italian Cooking Demonstration with Whole Foods. 1:00pm-3:00pm, $35.00 per person. Join us for am afternoon of food and wine as we invite Winston Salem Chef Kevin Fisher as he prepares a traditional Italian winter meal for you to sample. Enjoy a light antipasti course, hearty winter soup, fresh baked focaccia bread and dessert, one glass of red wine and one glass of white wine, while you learn the secrets of the Italian kitchen. Take home a recipe card at the end of the day and recreate the experience at home. 336-835-9463, eventplanning@raffaldini.com, Raffaldini.com. Rescheduled from January 31.
Location: Raffaldini Vineyards

Monday
Mar 15, 2010

Wilkes County Commissioner's Meeting
Wilkes County Board of Commissioners regular meeting. Public Concerns starts at 11:50am. Meeting is called to order at 12:00pm. Agenda includes: Budget Amendments & Budget Transfers; Road Petitions; Scattered Site Community Development Block Grant; Outstanding Volunteer Services Awards; Airport – Dove Air Lease Amendment.
Location: County Office Building

Tuesday
Mar 16, 2010

Traphill Library’s 2nd Birthday Party
4:30-5:30 p.m. Join Maria for Irish and St. Patrick’s stories, crafts, and more. There will be refreshments offered in celebration of Traphill Library’s Birthday. All ages are invited.
Location: Traphill Library

Wednesday
Mar 17, 2010

Story Time
11:00 a.m. Story Time. Join the Youth Services Staff for fun stories, puppets, songs, activities and more in a fast paced 30 minute program for all ages.
Location: Wilkes County Public Library

Thursday
Mar 18, 2010

Music & Movement
10:00 Music & Movement for ages 3 & Under and at 11:00 a.m. for ages 4 & Up. Join Maria, Larissa and Trish for 30 minutes of stretching, dancing, moving around playing with musical instruments, scarves, parachutes and more.
Location: Wilkes County Public Library

Thursday
Mar 18, 2010

Romeo and Juliet
Wilkes Playmakers production of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" opens for four performances only beginning Thursday, March 18th. Showdates are March 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors and may be purchased online at www.wilkesplaymakers.com or by calling 336-838-7529. Benton Hall is located at 300 D Street in North Wilkesboro.
Location: Benton Hall

Thursday
Mar 18, 2010

Women’s Concert Choir & Bell Ensemble
The Women’s Concert Choir & Bell Ensemble of Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, IL will be in concert starting at 7:00 PM. The Bell Ensemble is an auditioned choir of 13 women from the choir who play hymn arrangements and original music on almost six octaves of English handbells. For concert information, contact Millers Creek Baptist Church at 336-838-4446. 5100 Boone Trail, Millers Creek, NC 28651.
Location: Millers Creek Baptist Church

Friday
Mar 19, 2010

Romeo and Juliet
Wilkes Playmakers production of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" opens for four performances only beginning Thursday, March 18th. Showdates are March 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors and may be purchased online at www.wilkesplaymakers.com or by calling 336-838-7529. Benton Hall is located at 300 D Street in North Wilkesboro.
Location: Benton Hall

Saturday
Mar 20, 2010

Benefit for Mikki Bryan
A benefit for Mikki Bryan recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) starting at 5:00pm. This event will have food, bingo, and auction.
Location: East Wilkes High School Cafeteria

Saturday
Mar 20, 2010

Celebration of Spring
Raffaldini Vineyards invites you to celebrate the arrival of Spring with us! Join us for a walking tour of Raffaldini Vineyard's beautiful spring gardens hosted by our very own Paula Shores. The tour will culminate on the Piazza with a poetry reading by guest poet Joseph Robert Mills, author of Angels, Thieves and Winemakers. Tours will be held at 1pm and 3pm. Admission is free but reservations are recommended as space is limited.
Location: Raffaldini Vineyards

Saturday
Mar 20, 2010

Romeo and Juliet
Wilkes Playmakers production of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" opens for four performances only beginning Thursday, March 18th. Showdates are March 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors and may be purchased online at www.wilkesplaymakers.com or by calling 336-838-7529. Benton Hall is located at 300 D Street in North Wilkesboro.
Location: Benton Hall

Sunday
Mar 21, 2010

Romeo and Juliet
Wilkes Playmakers production of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" opens for four performances only beginning Thursday, March 18th. Showdates are March 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors and may be purchased online at www.wilkesplaymakers.com or by calling 336-838-7529. Benton Hall is located at 300 D Street in North Wilkesboro.
Location: Benton Hall

Tuesday
Mar 23, 2010

2nd Annual Literary Crawl
Authors will be featured at numerous locations. Author, Sheryl Monks, Wilkes County Public Library; 11 am, Author, Scott Owens, WCC Mays Pit Auditorium; 1: 15 pm; Wanda Hutchinson book signing, Wilkes County Heritage Museum; 3 pm; Wilkes Community College will have a reading of student creative writing, Talia's; 3:30 pm, Author, Scott Owens, Wilkes County Public Library; 6:30 pm. All events FREE.
Location: Wilkes County

Wednesday
Mar 24, 2010

Story Time
11:00 a.m. Story Time. Join the Youth Services Staff for fun stories, puppets, songs, activities and more in a fast paced 30 minute program for all ages.
Location: Wilkes County Public Library

Thursday
Mar 25, 2010

Music & Movement
10:00 Music & Movement for ages 3 & Under and at 11:00 a.m. for ages 4 & Up. Join Maria, Larissa and Trish for 30 minutes of stretching, dancing, moving around playing with musical instruments, scarves, parachutes and more.
Location: Wilkes County Public Library

Friday
Mar 26, 2010

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
ADMISSION: 5 yrs. & younger: FREE, Over 5 yrs: $5.00 Performance Dates & Times: MArch 26th @ 7:00 pm March 27th @ 7:00 pm March 28th @ 4:00 pm The Stone Center For The Performing Arts (The Board of Ed. Bldg).
Location: The Stone Center For The Performing Arts

Saturday
Mar 27, 2010

Great Music & Hot Dog Supper
"Come Join Us for a Life Changing Experience." featuring Dirty White Lies and The Horseman. 6:00pm - until. 1241 School Street, Wilkesboro. There is no charge for this event. Love offering will be accepted.
Location: Wilkesboro Civic Center

Saturday
Mar 27, 2010

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
ADMISSION: 5 yrs. & younger: FREE, Over 5 yrs: $5.00 Performance Dates & Times: MArch 26th @ 7:00 pm March 27th @ 7:00 pm March 28th @ 4:00 pm The Stone Center For The Performing Arts (The Board of Ed. Bldg).
Location: The Stone Center For The Performing Arts

Saturday
Mar 27, 2010

Storyteller Claire Ramsey
Storyteller Claire Ramsey appearing at 2:00 p.m. Claire is an outstanding storyteller and tells fun stories for the whole family. She appeared this fall in Brevard, NC at the NCSG Storytelling Festival at the Transylvania County Library. For more information about Claire Ramsey, visit http://www.storieswithclaire.com/index.htm. Claire’s performance at the Wilkes County Public Library is part of Smart Start’s “Raise A Reader” program. All ages are welcome to attend this outstanding family program.
Location: Wilkes County Public Library

Sunday
Mar 28, 2010

5th Annual INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
The 5th Annual INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL for Central District families from around the world will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. This year’s festival will include door prizes, games for the children, and a talent show. Students must be accompanied by parents. Parents need to bring covered dishes of food- enough for their family and to share. The talent show will begin promptly at 3:00 pm. Join us in the FREE food (while it lasts) and fun activities. Come and meet new people from your own culture and cultures from around the world. For questions, donations, or comments, E-mail baileyge@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Location: Central Wilkes Middle School Cafeteria

Sunday
Mar 28, 2010

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
ADMISSION: 5 yrs. & younger: FREE, Over 5 yrs: $5.00 Performance Dates & Times: MArch 26th @ 7:00 pm March 27th @ 7:00 pm March 28th @ 4:00 pm The Stone Center For The Performing Arts (The Board of Ed. Bldg).
Location: The Stone Center For The Performing Arts

Wednesday
Mar 31, 2010

Story Time
11:00 a.m. Story Time. Join the Youth Services Staff for fun stories, puppets, songs, activities and more in a fast paced 30 minute program for all ages.
Location: Wilkes County Public Library

Sunday
Apr 4, 2010

Artist's Day with John Furches
11am-5pm. Free Admission. Admire and support the work of a local artist, hailing from Elkin, NC. John will be on-hand to discuss his work. You may even find the perfect piece for your home!
Location: Raffaldini Vineyards

Monday
Apr 5, 2010

American Red Cross Bloodmobile
American Red Cross Bloodmobile at Millers Creek United Methodist Church. Located on 16N just past the old 421 intersection. From 2 - 7pm
Location: Millers Creek United Methodist Church

Saturday
Apr 10, 2010

Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner Spring 2010
6pm-9pm. $75+tax per person, all-inclusive. Please call 336.835.9463 to be added to our guest list. Please join us for our next seasonal wine tasting dinner held at Villa Raffaldini. The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and will feature four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita.
Location: Raffaldini Vineyards

Saturday
Apr 10, 2010

Gospel Singing
Begins at 7pm. Unity Baptist Church features Key City Boys,The Bledsoes, New Wine and The Wishons. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information contact 921-2363 or 838-1166
Location: Wilkes Central High School

Thursday
Apr 15, 2010

Jason L. Green Book Signing
Join first-time author Jason L. Green for a book signing of his new southern fiction novel, The Weeds Are Always Greener. The book signing will be held at the Wilkes County Public Library on April 15, 6-7:45 pm. The author will also do a reading from his book at 7p.m. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event, with 10% of all profits to benefit the Wilkes YMCA's Partner With Youth campaign.
Location: Wilkes County Public Library

Saturday
Apr 17, 2010

Ronda Round-A-Bout Celebration
Event is being held 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Parade starts at 9:00a.m. This will be a day filled with fun for the entire family including: Cruise In at Ronda First Baptist Church; Games for adults & children; Musical Entertainment; Food & Refreshments; Crafts; War between States live history demonstration. Everyone is welcome to come & join the fun.
Location: Ronda Town Hall

Saturday
Apr 24, 2010

Artist's Day
11am-5pm. Free Admission. Admire and support the work of North Carolina artists as we host Artist’s day at Raffaldini Vineyards. Chat with artists and peruse their impressive collections in a variety of genres. You may even find the perfect piece for your home.
Location: Raffaldini Vineyards

Saturday
Jun 5, 2010

Wilkes Amazing Race
The Wilkes Amazing Race combines physical and mental challenges with a host of fun and wacky team competitions. Teams of two will enjoy a county wide adventure, while visiting many of our tourist destinations, with the hopes of winning the ultimate prize! We will end the day with a fun social gathering of food and entertainment. Proceeds go to Samaritan’s Christian Ministry of Wilkes. Their mission is to “feed the hungry in Wilkes County” Starts at 11:00am. For more information go to: www.WilkesAmazingRace.com.
Location: Wilkes County