Events for May 2013
Wilkes Chamber of Commerce
May 09 - Jun 27   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:   May 9, 2013 - June 27, 2014
Time:   08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Website:   http://www.cacWilkes.org
Location:   Town Hall Wilkesboro
Contact:   Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes
Email:   cacofwilkes@wilkes.net
Date/Time Details:   May 9, 2013 through June 27; Monday through Friday 8am-5 pm.
Fees/Admission:   FREE
May 23   Wilkes Chamber Foundation Annual Golf Tournament
Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament
Oakwoods Country Club
May 23, 2013
11:30am-1pm-Lunch & registration
1pm- Tee Time
Date:   May 23, 2013
Time:   11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Website:   http://www.wilkesnc.org
Location:   541 Clubhouse Road, Wilkesboro
Email:   jlakey@wilkesnc.org
Date/Time Details:   May 23, 2013
11:30 am to 1pm Lunch and Registration
1pm tee time
Fees/Admission:   $100 per player or $400 per team
$500 per team with hole sponsorship
$150 per hole sponsorship
May 24   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.
Date:   May 24, 2013
Time:   07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website:   http://www.Raffaldini.com
Location:   Raffaldini Vineyards
450 Groce Road
Ronda, NC 28670
Contact:   336-526-1078
Email:   info@raffaldini.com
Date/Time Details:   May 24, 2013, 7pm-10pm
Fees/Admission:   $45 +tax per person
May 25   Restaurant and Raffaldini
Taste a food sample from a local restaurant paired with one of the Raffaldini Vineyards' award-winning wines!
Date:   May 25, 2013
Time:   12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Website:   http://www.Raffaldini.com
Location:   Raffaldini Vineyards, 450 Groce Road, Ronda, NC 28670
Contact:   336/835-9463
Email:   info@raffaldini.com
Date/Time Details:   05/25/2013 , 12-5
 
Three Time Choices 12pm, 2pm, 4pm 
Fees/Admission:   Free Admission
May 26   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:   May 26, 2013
Time:   01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Website:   http://www.Raffaldini.com
Location:   Raffaldini Vineyards
450 Groce Road
Ronda, nC 28670
Contact:   336-526-1078
Email:   info@raffaldini.com
Date/Time Details:   May 26, 2013, 1pm - 3pm
Fees/Admission:   $45 +tax per person
May 27 - May 28   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.
Date:   May 27, 2013 - May 28, 2013
Website:   http://www.burn24hour.com/
Location:   W.Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, Dark Mountain Trail, Wilkesboro
Contact:   Brushy Mountain Cyclist Club
Email:   eddie@55nineperformance.com
Fees/Admission:  
May 27   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.

Date:   May 27, 2013
Time:   07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Website:   http://www.wilkesfolks.org
Location:   Watson Stage Wilkes Community College &
Wilkes Heritage Museum
Contact:   336.957.6442
Email:   info@WilkesFolks.org
Fees/Admission:   Free admission
May 28   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:   May 28, 2013
Website:   http://www.arlibrary.org
Location:   Wilkes County Public Library
215 Tenth Street
North Wilkesboro, NC
Lower Level
Contact:   336.838.2818
Email:   JMurray@arlibrary.org
Date/Time Details:   Every Tuesday
6-7 pm
Fees/Admission:   Reduced animal spay or neuter fee paid at time of registration
May 28   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.


Date:   May 28, 2013
Time:   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Website:   http://www.arlibrary.org/index.php?page=8
Location:   Wilkes Friends of the Library Meeting room.
Contact:   Wilkes Public Library 336-838-2818
Email:   JMurray@arlibrary.org
Date/Time Details:   Each Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Fees/Admission:   Free to the public, no admission
May 31   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:   May 31, 2013
Time:   12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Location:   Rose Glen VIllage
Contact:   Laurie Laucks-Travis
Email:   rogv.adm@meridiansenior.com
Date/Time Details:   05/31/13 Noon
May 31   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:   May 31, 2013
Time:   12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Website:   http://www.wilkeslibrary.com
Location:   Wilkes County Public Library
Friends of the Library Meeting Room
Contact:   336-838-2818 ext 232 or 236
Email:   JMurray@arlibrary.org
Date/Time Details:   May 31, 2013 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Fees/Admission:   Free Admission