Community Calendar — Sept. 27
Published 12:00 am Thursday, September 27, 2018
Clemmons Branch Library
Events for week of Sept. 27
For more information on these and other programs, check the online calendar of events at www.forsythlibrary.org or call 336-703-2920. The Clemmons Branch Library is located at 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons.
Children’s story times:
Children’s Story times: Join us for great books, finger plays, songs and crafts! Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers (18 months to 3 years), Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers (ages 3-5).
Adult programs:
What Is Dementia?: Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. for a community training session on dementia. Presented by the NC Geriatric & Adult Mental Health Specialty Team.
Book Lovers’ Club: The Clemmons Branch Library’s Book Lovers’ Club meets every first Monday of the month (unless the date falls on a holiday). Join this dynamic group for a great discussion of a selected title. Free and open to the public. The next meeting will be on Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. with a discussion of Camino Island by John Grisham.
Clemmons Cookin’ Club: If you enjoy cooking, come join the Clemmons Cookin’ Club. Come in and choose a recipe from a pre-selected book and we’ll make a copy for you. Bring in the finished dish on the day of the meeting to share with other members. Expand your palate by tasting all the recipes, connect with people who enjoy cooking, and discuss the recipes. Call 703-2920 if you have questions. It will last about one hour. Our next meeting is on Wed., Oct. 10, in the auditorium, 3554 Clemmons Road and will feature fall foods. Visit or call the library for more information.
Free fellowship meal
A free fellowship meal will be served at Centenary United Methodist Church of Clemmons, 5280 Hampton Road, on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at noon. Following the lunch there will be a time for working on crafts. You are encouraged to bring a project to work on or to teach others, or to stay and learn a new craft. All are invited.
Prayer for world peace
Fall bazaar and yard sale
Clemmons United Methodist Church will be having a fall bazaar and churchwide yard sale on Friday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Clemmons Presbyterian hosting afternoon Grief Share program
Clemmons Presbyterian Church is hosting a Grief Share series on Sunday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the church parlor, from Sept. 9 to Dec. 9. Grief Share is a Biblical, Christ-centered teaching on grief topics associated with the loss of a loved one. This is a 13-week program, but each session is standalone — interested parties will benefit from each meeting even if unable to attend all of the sessions. The meeting consists of a video, discussion and a personal workbook. This is a warm, caring environment and one that you may come to see as an oasis on the long journey through your grief. Confidentiality is an utmost concern. These groups are encouraging and supportive. No registration is necessary. The workbooks are $15. Child care is available. Call the church office with any questions at 336-766-4631.
GriefShare program at Clemmons UMC
Clemmons United Methodist Church will have a series of GriefShare, a grief support group every Monday night at 7 p.m. in the Ministry Center. If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, you are invited to join. For more information, call Nancy at 336-971-7275 or Ann at 434-251-0343. Clemmons United Methodist Church is located at 3700 Clemmons Road.
Forsyth County Republican Women to meet
The Forsyth County Republican Women will hold its September meeting on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Providence Restaurant at 5790 University Parkway in Winston-Salem. An optional meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. for $15. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The speakers will be candidates for local office — Eric Henderson and Reggie Reid. Also speaking will be Michele Nix, vice chairman of NCGOP. Please RSVP for the meal at ProgramsFCRW@gmail.com . Please bring snack items that will be donated to the Hospice Home.
Suicide prevention workshop
A Suicide Awareness and Prevention Workshop will be held Friday, Sept. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 9010 at 4675 Hampton Road in Clemmons. It is sponsored by the VFW Post 9010 Auxiliary and will be led by Leslie Mulligan of the NC Vet Center.
Good Neighbor Port-a-Pit Barbecue
Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Advance will be having its annual Good Neighbor Port-a-Pit Barbecue on Friday, Sept., 28, at the church, located at 321 Redland Road in Advance, beside Nature’s Way on 801 S. and Steelman’s Ace Hardware on Hwy. 158. Pre-sold lunch orders may be picked up between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the church. The 801 site will be open from 11 a.m. until sold out with sandwiches, plates and by the pound. Barbecue sandwiches are available beginning at 11 a.m. at Ace Hardware on Hwy. 158. Free delivery is available for orders of four or more. Supper is from 4–7 p.m. at the church. Plates will include ½ port-a-pit chicken or barbecue, slaw, baked beans, roll and dessert. The cost for lunch or dinner will be a donation of $10 per plate, $5 per sandwich or $15 per pound (includes barbecue with four buns and pint of slaw). Proceeds from this barbecue assist people in our community. Please come out and enjoy great food and support a worthwhile cause.
West Forsyth Class of 1983 reunion
The West Forsyth Class of 1983 is holding a reunion on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Village Square Tap House starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person prior to Sept. 30 and $25 per person after. Please visit the Facebook page for West Forsyth Class of ’83 Reunions. Class of ’82 and ’84 are also invited.
Lewisville Recycle Committee meeting date change
The Lewisville Recycling Committee has changed its regular meeting date from Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. to Monday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The regular agenda will be followed.
Victory on the Frontline Church
Kiwanis Club
The Clemmons Kiwanis Club meets at the Trinity Elms Health & Rehab facility at 7449 Fair Oaks Dr. in Clemmons. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. Meeting lasts one hour. Call 703- 2921 for any other information.
Clemmons Civic Club
Clemmons Civic Club, one of the areas oldest community organizations, is now open to both men and women interested in serving the Clemmons community. Meeting are held in the civic club building on Middlebrook Drive the fourth Thursday of the month beginning with dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by an informative program. Your first meal is complimentary. RSVP to Garland Layton, president at 336-462-6074.
Rotary Club of Clemmons
Clemmons Rotary Club meets from 7–8 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Village Inn Event Center, 6205 Ramada Dr, Clemmons. Contact Daniel Ballard at 336-608-9122 or d.p.ballard@gmail.com, or visit www.rotaryclubofclemmons.com for more information.
Chamber of Commerce
The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce meetings are held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Historic Broyhill, 3540 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Lunch is $10 for members and guests. Please RSVP to 336-970-5100 or email lewisvilleclemmonschamber@gmail.com.
Lewisville American Legion Post 522
Join a community post that supports our veterans and the town of Lewisville. Responsible for the veteran’s memorial and Memorial Day event at the Shallowford Square in Lewisville. Post also assists in veteran’s funerals. Meets every first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. At the G. Galloway Reynolds Community Center directly behind Lewisville Library. For more info. call Larry at 945-9529.
Clemmons Food Pantry
The Clemmons Food Pantry, now located at 2585 Old Glory Road, Suite 109, Clemmons, is open Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. People may receive services or drop off donations at these times. www.clemmonsfoodpantry.org
Cross Stitching at Shiloh Lutheran
If you enjoy needle crafting, knit, cross-stitch, crochet and non-sewing blanket projects, consider joining the Busy Hands Group, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Located at Shiloh Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 703 Lewisville-Vienna Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023. Items donated to sick, needy and shut-ins.
