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2011 Calendar of Events
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Sunday,
February 27 |
"Samson and Delilah: From Pulpits to Pop Stars" A talk by Billy Stevens on the influence of Negro spirituals on American music at the Elkin Public Library. 4 p.m. |
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Saturday,
March 5 |
“Make and Take,” at the Yadkin Valley Craft Guild Shop, 122 W. Main, Elkin. $5 per person. Call 336-835-2717 to reserve a space. |
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| Sunday, March 6 |
“Mardi Gras” banquet at First Baptist Church of Elkin, 128 Gwynn St. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 11 and under. Go by the church office for tickets during business hours. |
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| Friday, March 11 |
Annual Photography Competition, Images, at Foothill Arts Council, 129 Church St., Elkin. Go to www.foothillartscouncil.org for information. |
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| Saturday & Sunday, March 19-20 |
“Guys and Dolls” musical presentation by Elkin High School’s Class of 2011. Tickets are $8. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. |
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| Monday, April, 11 |
Storytelling Workshop for adults by Vicky Town at Elkin Public Library, 111 Front St. at 1:30 p.m., followed by a storytelling performance for all ages at 3:30 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, April 12 |
Cold Blooded Encounters with reptiles for all ages at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Elkin Public Library, 111 Front St. |
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| Saturday, April 30 |
Habitat Hammer 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run at Elkin Municipal Park, 7 a.m.
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Saturday, April 30
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Taste of Home Cooking School, Dixon Auditorium at Elkin High School. Sponsored by The Tribune. Call 336-835-1513 for information and tickets. |
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| Saturday, May 21 |
10th Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, Elkin Municipal Park. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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| Saturday, May 21 |
UNDER THE STARS ON MAIN - Historic Downtown Elkin for an evening of local food and music 4 – 9 p.m. |
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Saturday, June 25
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Downtown Elkin: "Our Music" — Graybird Band 7 pm, RG Absher Band 8 pm. Food, wine and beer available.
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June 21-July 29
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Summer programs for all ages every week at Elkin Public Library, 111 Front St.
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| Saturday, July 2 |
Start your weekend on Saturday July 2 in Historic Downtown Elkin with a Children’s and Pet Parade starting at 10:00 AM, the parade will be followed by live music and bounce houses and pony rides for kids. Bring you classic or modern car to display on Standard Street or celebrate the E&A Railroad Centennial with walking tours of the old E&R Rail Trail through downtown. Many shops will be offering specials and more fun activities are being planned. All Events in on this day are FREE. |
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| Saturday, July 9 |
Kids fest Foothills Arts Council 11 - 3
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Saturday, July 16
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Downtown Elkin: "Our Talent" — 7 pm. Cheer on local talent, enjoy great food and beverages with your family and friends. Prices 14 below and 15 above. Winner gets expense paid trip to American Idol auditions in Aug. in Texas! Auditions held: Th 6/16, Tyes 6/21 & Sat 6/25 from 5 to 7 pm at the Reeves (Royalls rain back up). Sign up at Diana's Bookstore on Main St. |
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Friday, September 9
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Art for Homes auction and celebration, Habitat Home Shoppe, 102 E. Market St., Elkin, 7-9 p.m. Call Claire Sellars, 336-526-2277 for information. |
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Saturday, September 24
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Annual Pumpkin Festival Weight-in & events – Hugh Chatham Bridge – 9AM
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Saturday, September 24
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Greater Yakin Valley Pumpkin Festival – Historic Downtown Elkin – 8:45 am – 5pm
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Sept. 24,
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28-31 |
Haunted Reeves, 11 pm on the dates listed to the left. Scarier than ever! |
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| Oct 29 |
Zombie 5K Walk/Run, 4 pm registrations. 5 pm walk/run. Pasta dinner and Haunted Reeves admission included. Costume contest with prizes for winners. Register at Diana's Bookstore. Go to www.reevestheater.org for more information on events. |
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Friday, December 2
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Light up Night - Open house Downtown Elkin
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Sunday, December 11
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Christmas Parade 3- PM Parade line- up in Jonesville
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Farmers Market - Every Saturday from approx. May through September. 9 am–Noon at the Elkin Town Hall Parking Lot. More info: www.farmersmarketonline.com |
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