The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission presents the Noah's Ark Corn Maze at Alpha Acres Farm in Yadkinville! The maze will run from Monday, September 1st to Saturday, November 15th. In addition to the Corn Maze, enjoy hay rides, a pumpkin patch, a little tot play area, and the Indian Village. The maze will be open Monday-Saturday, 9:30AM until dusk. Proceeds from the Corn Maze will support Alpha Acres, a ministry of the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission. For more information on this or other Rescue Mission projects, please contact Mike Foster, Development Director with the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission at (336)723-1848 x 121 or check out wsrescue.org.
The Triad Stage’s UpStage Cabaret will begins its 2008-2009 Season with the Return of Dracula. The show will run from September 25t –November 1st. Performances will take place at the Triad Stage's UpStage Cabaret on the top floor of the Pyrle Theatre (232 S. Elm St.) in Downtown Greensboro. Tickets for all seats are $18 and seating is general admission. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Triad Stage Box Office, charge by phone at (866)579-TIXX, or online at www.triadstage.org.
"Art and Alight, Reunite!" a Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser will take place throughout the month of October at the Heart of Living Home Gallery (320 S. Elm St.) in Greensboro. A portion of the proceeds from all artwork sold during the month of October will benefit local breast cancer patients and their families. A special opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 2nd from 5:30-9PM. For more information, call (336)662.0023 or check out www.heartofliving.net.
The Dixie Classic Fair, the second largest agricultural Fair in North Carolina, will take place from Friday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 12th at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds in Winston Salem! Enjoy carnival rides, games, musical performances, rodeo bull riding, demolition derbies, tractor pulls, livestock competitions, educational booths, arts & crafts, antiques, cooking competitions, horticulture exhibits, and fair food! For more information, check out www.dcfair.com.
Infinity Day Spa of Mount Airy will hold an open house on Tuesday, October 7th from 6PM-8PM. Enjoy wine, light hors d’oeuvrse, and door prizes. For more information, call (336)719-1633 or check out www.infinitydayspama.com.
10/7/2008 The Benny Parsons Racing Museum Race Against Hunger Golf Tournament
The Benny Parsons Racing Museum Race Against Hunger Golf Tournament will take place on Tuesday, October 7th at the Cedar Brook Country Club in Elkin. Tournament will have a 4-man Captain's Choice format. Price is $60 per golfer. Muligans will be available for $5 a piece (limit 2). Lunch will take place at 11:30AM and shotgun start at 1PM. In addition, there will be a hole in one contest, longest drive contest, and closet to the pin contest. Proceeds will benefit the Friends Feeding Friends Food Drive. For more information, contact Steve Mahaffey or Keith Huffman at (336)667-7388.
The inaugural Harvest of Hope Gala benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will take place on Thursday, October 9th! The “Denim and Diamonds” gala & live auction will be take place at Linbrook Hall (5297 Snyder Country Rd.) in Trinity. A cocktail reception will begin at 6PM and will be followed by dinner, a live auction, and music from the Charlie Daniels Band. Tickets are $250. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (704)554-7710.
10/11/08-1/4/08 Healthier Ever After at the Children's Museum of Winston Salem
"Healthier Ever After", a new traveling exhibit for children will be at the Children's Museum of Winston-Salem from Saturday, October 11th to Sunday, January 4th! This interactive fairytale forest exhibit will encourgae children to live a healther lifestyle. For more information, visit www.childrensmuseumofws.org.
10/11/2008 Palomino Mountain Ranch Jr. Rodeo "Fall Round Up"
The Palomino Mountain Ranch Jr. Rodeo "Fall Round Up" will take place on Saturday, October 11th. Enjoy bull riding, mutton busting, calf roping, team roping, bronc riding, barrel racing, calf riding, & clowns. The event will begin at 1PM and admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and children under 6 are free. For more information, call (336)352-4335.
The Gears & Steers Benefit Concert featuring Tracy Byrd & Rockie Lynn will take place on Friday, October 17th at the Jerome Davis Ranch Arena (5615 Elmer Beeson Rd.) in Archdale! In addition to great music, enjoy NASCAR show cars and children's activities. Proceeds will benefit the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and teh Bobby Labonte Foundation. General admission seats are $30 and floor seats are $40. For more information, click here.
The Start! Tanglewood Heart & Stroke Walk will take place on Saturday, October 18th at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons! Registration begins at 8AM and proceeds from the event will benefit the American Heart Association. For more information, call (336)662-1354 or check out starttanglewoodnc.org.
The Music Center Mosiac Concert will take place on Saturday, October 18th at the Historic Carolina Theatre in Downtown Greensboro. The concert will begin at 7:30PM and will feature the works of Greensboro composers as part of Greensboro's 2008 Bicentennial Celebration. Performing ensembles will include the Choral Society of Greensboro, the Gate City Horizons, the Greensboro Big Band, the Greensboro Concert Band, the Greensboro Philharmonia, the Greensboro Youth Chorus, the Love Restoration Choir, the Piedmont Youth Jazz Orchestra, and the Triad Pride Men’s Chorus. General Admission tickets are $10 for Adults, and $8 for Students, Seniors & Military (a $1.50 Restoration Fee will be added to the price of each ticket). For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
10/25/2008 The 25th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival
The 25th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival will take place on Saturday, October 25th in Downtown Lexington! Enjoy live music, rides, games, a kid's carnival area, "Pig Themed" sand sculptures, arts & crafts, a car show, bike stunt show, pig races, lumberjack sports show, blood drive, & the best barbecue in the world. Entertainment schedule will be released in early October. For more information, call (336)956-1880 or check out barbecuefestival.com.
The Lewisville Area Arts Council will present the 3rd Annual "A Day in the Village" on Saturday, October 25th at the new Village Green (adjacent to Clemmons Elementary School). The event will take place from 11AM-5PM and will feature "The Merchants of Clemmonsville," artisans, craftsmen, non profit organizations, music and dance. In addition, the event will have a new twist this year and will feature a themed Race/Walk half hour, each in support of a different organization or non profit for a total of eight different events. For more information, visit www.thelaac.com and check out the link for "A Day in the Village".
11/08/2008 "2008 Fun Day Fund Raiser for MS Awareness"
The "2008 Fun Day Fund Raiser for MS Awareness" will take place on Saturday, November 8th at the Old Town Community Center (4550 Shattalon Dr.) in Winston Salem! Enjoy a silent auction, bake sale, craft fair, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. The silent auction will have over $6,500 worth of unique items to bid on and 20 craft fair/merchant sale tables will feature a variety of one of a kind hand made items. This free event will take place from Noon-6PM. For more information, call Theresa Sabbagh (336)924-2707.
Senior American Idol will take place on Saturday, November 8th at the First Christian Church in Kernersville! The competition will begin at 7PM and cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners. Auditions will be held on September 14th, 25th, & 28th. Participants must be age 55 or older and live in the Shepherd's Center of Kernersville's service area (Kernersville, Colfax, Walkertown, Oak Ridge, Union Cross, Belews Creek, or Sedge Garden). Proceeds will benefit the Kernersville Senior Enrichment Center. For more information or to register to audition, call (336)922-3180.
The city of Greensboro is celebrating 200 years 2008! Several events and activities will take place through out the Spring to celebrate Greensboro's Bi-Centennial. Click here for information and a list of celebration events & activities!
DVDs4Vets is a Non-Profit Charity that arranges for the collection and donation of new and used DVDs for the benefit of military Veterans, many of whom are unable to obtain these on their own. All DVDs are sent to Veteran's hospitals, Vet centers, clinics and State Vet homes. For more information, please visit www.dvds4vets.org.
Wake Forest Universtiy Baptist Medical Center sponsors free screenings & seminars!
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center sposors free screenings & seminars each month at BestHealth in Hanes Mall! Most screenings & seminars require pre-registration. To register, call Health On-call at (336)716-2255 or 1-800-446-2255. Check out besthealth.com for a complete list of screenings & seminars.
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