Community Calendar — July 25

Published 12:00 am Thursday, July 25, 2019

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 Clemmons Branch Library

Events for the week of July 25

For more information on these and other programs, go to the online calendar of events 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-3 years), Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers (ages 3-5 years).

Story time note: The Clemmons Branch Library will be taking a break from story times in August. There will be no story times from Aug. 5-29. Story times will return starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Chess Club: Come join in at the Clemmons Branch Library to play the game of kings. Chess sets will be provided so bring your moves. Open to beginners and players with all levels of expertise. For to ages 7-17. The next meeting will be on Monday, July 22, at 4 p.m.

Clemmons/Lewisville Teen Lock-In

Lock-In: The Clemmons and Lewisville branch libraries will team up in Lewisville on Friday, July 26, for a teen lock-in. Activities include pizza, space-themed games and making alien slime at the Lewisville Branch Library from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Science fiction/space-inspired costumes welcome. For rising sixth-12th graders. Registration is required. Visit or call the Clemmons Branch at 336-703-2920 or the Lewisville Branch at 336-703-2940 for more information.

Adult programs

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 Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. with a discussion of “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens.

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 336-703-2920 if you have questions. The program will last about one hour. The next meeting is at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.  21, in the auditorium at 3554 Clemmons Road. Visit or call the library for more information.

Teacher training and free yoga class

Sunrise Yoga will host a teacher training and enrichment program info session and free yoga class with Valerie Kiser 9-10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. Kiser is director of Sunrise Yoga’s teacher training programs. 
 
The teacher training is a program for people who want to deepen their yoga practice or are interested in becoming a yoga instructor and takes place over the course of several months. Sunrise Yoga offers a 200- and 300-hour teacher training program.
The enrichment program is an opportunity to deepen your practice in learning more about yoga in a small class environment that takes place over the course of two full weekends.
 
Download the app or go to www.sunriseyoga.net for more information or to register and sign up for a class. Space is limited.

Sunrise Yoga Studio is located 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court, Suite 1 in Clemmons. Contact Sunrise at 336-778-1233.

Free clothes giveaway

There will be a free clothes giveaway at the Centenary United Methodist Church Clemmons on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m.-noon. There are no restrictions and everyone is welcome to participate. Clothes and shoes for kids, teens and adults will be available.  Donations can also be dropped off at this time. Those with emergency needs for clothing should call the church at 336-766-5987.     This is a ministry of the Interfaith Alliance of Clemmons and Lewisville. Centenary United Methodist is located at 5280 Hampton Road in Clemmons.

Free cardiovascular screening

A Novant Health cardiovascular screening including blood tests will be hosted by Unity Moravian Church on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This event is free to anyone 18 and older. Advanced registration is required by calling 336-277-1880 or emailing CommunityWellness@novanthealth.org. Unity Moravian Church is located at 8300 Concord Church Road in Lewisville.

Newcomers and Neighbors meeting

Newcomers and Neighbors of the greater Winston-Salem area holds its monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Coffee and social time is at 9:45 a.m. with meeting to follow. The meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem. For membership information, email wsnewcomers@gmail.com or go to
www.newcomers-Winston-Salem.com.

Jam sessions

Farmington Community Center at 1723 Farmington Road in Mocksville hosts a country music and gospel only jam session every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The center also hosts a bluegrass jam session every Monday night from 7-9 p.m. Bring whatever instrument you play and join the fun. Cover charge for listeners $2, players are free.

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 David Barson at info@clemmonscivicclub.org .

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 3:30-5 p.m. and 6-7:30 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.