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| Events for May 2013 |
| Wilkes Chamber of Commerce |
| May 09 - Jun 27 |
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Wilkes Community College art exhibit |
| Cultural Arts Council sponsors art exhibit of Wilkes Community College Fine Arts & Advertising & Graphic Design students in Town Hall Wilkesboro. |
| Date: |
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May 9, 2013 - June 27, 2014 |
| Time: |
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08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Website: |
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http://www.cacWilkes.org |
| Location: |
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Town Hall Wilkesboro |
| Contact: |
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Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes |
| Email: |
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cacofwilkes@wilkes.net |
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May 9, 2013 through June 27; Monday through Friday 8am-5 pm. |
| Fees/Admission: |
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FREE |
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| May 23 |
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Wilkes Chamber Foundation Annual Golf Tournament |
Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament
Oakwoods Country Club
May 23, 2013
11:30am-1pm-Lunch & registration
1pm- Tee Time
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| Date: |
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May 23, 2013 |
| Time: |
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11:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Website: |
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http://www.wilkesnc.org |
| Location: |
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541 Clubhouse Road, Wilkesboro |
| Email: |
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jlakey@wilkesnc.org |
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May 23, 2013
11:30 am to 1pm Lunch and Registration
1pm tee time |
| Fees/Admission: |
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$100 per player or $400 per team
$500 per team with hole sponsorship
$150 per hole sponsorship |
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| May 24 |
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Cinema & Raffaldini |
Enjoy a delicious open Italian buffet while watching the sunset from Villa Raffaldini. Follow dinner with a showing of 'Panne e Tulipani' in traditional al fresco style as you sit on the piazza or bring your blanket and relax on the lawn, all while enjoying Raffaldini Vineyards' award-winning wines. Refreshments will be avaialble for sale during the movie including soft drinks and snacks. Tickets are $45 + tax per person includes movie admission, dinner, and a glass of Raffaldini wine. To reserve tickets visit us online at www.raffaldini.com, email us at info@raffaldini.com, or call us at 336.526.1078. *Cancellations with a full refund are accepted up to 7 days prior to the event. The week of the event, your seat must be re-booked in order to receive a full refund. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK.
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| Date: |
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May 24, 2013 |
| Time: |
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07:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
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http://www.Raffaldini.com |
| Location: |
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Raffaldini Vineyards
450 Groce Road
Ronda, NC 28670 |
| Contact: |
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336-526-1078 |
| Email: |
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info@raffaldini.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
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May 24, 2013, 7pm-10pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
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$45 +tax per person |
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| May 25 |
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Restaurant and Raffaldini |
| Taste a food sample from a local restaurant paired with one of the Raffaldini Vineyards' award-winning wines! |
| Date: |
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May 25, 2013 |
| Time: |
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12:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| Website: |
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http://www.Raffaldini.com |
| Location: |
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Raffaldini Vineyards, 450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670 |
| Contact: |
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336/835-9463 |
| Email: |
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info@raffaldini.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
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05/25/2013 , 12-5
Three Time Choices 12pm, 2pm, 4pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
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Free Admission |
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| May 26 |
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Vino e Pittura |
"Join us at Raffaldini Vineyards for our first ever wine and painting event! This two hour instructional workshop will be held outside of our picture-perfect ‘Villa Raffaldini’ where local artist Kathy Shively of Merlot & Van Gogh of Winston-Salem, NC will instruct the group to paint Raffaldini’s breathtaking Tuscan-style Villa and light-drenched landscape. Throughout the class enjoy award-winning Raffaldini wine as your inner artista is inspired to create gorgeous, unique artwork for you to take home and display for all to see.
Light refreshments will be provided for your enjoyment. Tickets are $45 + tax per person and include 2 hour course, 2 glasses of Raffaldini wine, light snacks, and your artwork to take home. This event is for guests aged 21 and over only. To reserve tickets or for more information, visit us online at www.raffaldini.com, email us at info@raffaldini.com, or call us at 336.526.1078. *Cancellations with a full refund are accepted up to 7 days prior to the event. The week of the event, your seat must be re-booked in ordered to receive a full refund.
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| Date: |
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May 26, 2013 |
| Time: |
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01:00 PM - 03:00 PM |
| Website: |
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http://www.Raffaldini.com |
| Location: |
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Raffaldini Vineyards
450 Groce Road
Ronda, nC 28670 |
| Contact: |
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336-526-1078 |
| Email: |
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info@raffaldini.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
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May 26, 2013, 1pm - 3pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
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$45 +tax per person |
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| May 27 - May 28 |
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BURN 24 Challenge Mountain Bike Endurance Race |
12th Annual BURN 24 HOUR CHALLENGE
May 27-28 2013
Annual Memorial Day Weekend Mountain Biking Event. Cycling on the Dark Mountain Trails of W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir.
The BURN 24 Hour Challenge is the Southeast’s Premiere 24 Hour Mountain Bike Solo & Team Relay Race featuring an amazing trail system, electronic timing, kid’s races, great prizes, the infamous Alien Abduction, and free BURN Energy Drinks throughout the event.
Register online or at race.
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| Date: |
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May 27, 2013 - May 28, 2013 |
| Website: |
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http://www.burn24hour.com/ |
| Location: |
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W.Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, Dark Mountain Trail, Wilkesboro |
| Contact: |
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Brushy Mountain Cyclist Club |
| Email: |
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eddie@55nineperformance.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
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| May 27 |
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Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society-Monthly Meeting |

Regular monthly meeting and jam session-including Old Time, Blue Grass, Acoustic Folk, song and dance.
Everyone is invited to attend and don't forget to bring your instruments!
WAFS meets the fourth Monday of each month at the Watson Stage on the Campus of Wilkes Community College April thru September.
October thru March the meetings are held at the Wilkes Heritage Museum.
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| Date: |
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May 27, 2013 |
| Time: |
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07:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
| Website: |
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http://www.wilkesfolks.org |
| Location: |
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Watson Stage Wilkes Community College &
Wilkes Heritage Museum |
| Contact: |
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336.957.6442 |
| Email: |
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info@WilkesFolks.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
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Free admission |
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| May 28 |
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Wilkes Humane Society |
Volunteers from the Wilkes Humane Society are here every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 7pm to sign pets up for low cost spaying and neutering. Please bring proof of income, personal ID. Payment is taken at the time of registration.
Please call the library for more information. |
| Date: |
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May 28, 2013 |
| Website: |
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http://www.arlibrary.org |
| Location: |
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Wilkes County Public Library
215 Tenth Street
North Wilkesboro, NC
Lower Level |
| Contact: |
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336.838.2818 |
| Email: |
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JMurray@arlibrary.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
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Every Tuesday
6-7 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
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Reduced animal spay or neuter fee paid at time of registration |
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| May 28 |
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Preschool Storytime at the Library |
Preschool Storytime at the Library for 3 to 5 year olds.
Preschool Storytime is scheduled each week of the year on Tuesdays, may be suspended 1 month during the summer, patrons will be notified.
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| Date: |
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May 28, 2013 |
| Time: |
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Website: |
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http://www.arlibrary.org/index.php?page=8 |
| Location: |
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Wilkes Friends of the Library Meeting room.
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| Contact: |
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Wilkes Public Library 336-838-2818 |
| Email: |
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JMurray@arlibrary.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
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Each Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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| Fees/Admission: |
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Free to the public, no admission
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| May 31 |
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Rose Glen Village-Wilkes County Alzheimer's Walk Planning Committee Meeting |
| A planning meeting for the Wilkes County Alzheimer's Association Walk in October. Meeting will start at noon. Please RSVP to Rose Glen Village at (336) 667-2952. |
| Date: |
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May 31, 2013 |
| Time: |
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12:00 PM - 01:30 PM |
| Location: |
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Rose Glen VIllage |
| Contact: |
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Laurie Laucks-Travis |
| Email: |
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rogv.adm@meridiansenior.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
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05/31/13 Noon |
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| May 31 |
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Women's Health Luncheon |
Women’s Health Series Luncheons will be in the Friends of the Library Meeting at the Wilkes County Public Library. The guest speaker will be Jerri Mayberry MED, RD, LDN of the Wilkes County Diabetes and Nutrition Center. She will be discussing, " Mindful Eating: Your Diet with Fewer Restrictions."
Mindful eating is something that we do as children but forget as we become adults. Getting back to mindful eating requires time and patience, but the benefits of mindful eating are worth the effort. It helps you to savor, enjoy and crave healthy food. Learn the latest information regarding digestion, satiety and how to improve eating behavior.
Lunch is sponsored by Brame Huie Pharmacy
Catered by Dean Catering
Lunch will be provided for the first 30 registrants
Registration is Required. Please call 336-838-2818 ext 232 or 236 to register. |
| Date: |
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May 31, 2013 |
| Time: |
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12:30 PM - 01:30 PM |
| Website: |
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http://www.wilkeslibrary.com |
| Location: |
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Wilkes County Public Library
Friends of the Library Meeting Room |
| Contact: |
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336-838-2818 ext 232 or 236 |
| Email: |
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JMurray@arlibrary.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
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May 31, 2013 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
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Free Admission |
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