Community Calendar — Nov. 29
Published 12:00 am Thursday, November 29, 2018
Clemmons Branch Library
Week of Nov. 29
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 in Clemmons.
Children’s programs:
Children’s Story times: Join in for great books, finger plays, songs and crafts. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years), Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers (ages 3-5 years).
Teen programs:
Tech Thursday: Check out all the cool technology the library has to offer at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29. Build and code with Ozobots and Cubelets. What can you create? For teens in grades 6-12.
Adult programs:
Dementia: Accepting the Challenge: Join in at the Clemmons Branch Library on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. for a community training session on dementia, focusing on physical approach and contact. 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 at a restaurant on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. with a discussion of “The Hush” by John Hart.
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 a copy will be made 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. The program will last about one hour. The next meeting is on Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the auditorium at 3554
Clemmons Road and will feature finger foods and appetizers. Visit or call the library for more information.
Christmas Candle Tea
Ardmore Moravian Church will have its annual Christmas Candle Tea on Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tours will start every 15 minutes beginning at 5 p.m. Such traditional Moravian crafts as candle making, cookie making, tin ware and Moravian star making will be demonstrated. A Putz displays the Nativity story. Learn about the many symbols seen throughout the city every day and especially during the holiday season. One of the largest Moravian stars in the Southeast will be hanging in the church sanctuary where the tours begin. Baked goods, chicken pies and crafts, including Christmas and Moravian items, will be sold to support the Candle Tea. Admission is free. For information, call 336-723-3444 or go to www.ardmoremoravian.org. Ardmore Moravian is located at 2013 W. Academy St., on the corner of Academy Street and Hawthorne Road.
Evening service
Shiloh Lutheran Church will be hosting evening services on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Come at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship and light refreshments, service starts at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Shiloh Lutheran is located at 703 Lewisville-Vienna Road in Lewisville. For more information, call the church at 336-945-5255.
Christmas Treasures Sale
The eleventh annual Christmas Treasures Sale will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon at Clemmons Moravian Church Fellowship Hall. All gently used items will be holiday related including ornaments, lights and many other decorations. The proceeds will be shared with Clemmons Food Pantry and Clemmons Moravian Church. Call 336 766-9739 for information or if you have items you would like to donate. Clemmons Moravian Church is located at 3535 Spangenburg Avenue, Clemmons.
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.
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.
