•4 p.m.-6 p.m.-Yadkin Farmers Market, Opening May 8 on every Tuesday Evenings and Saturday morning from 8-12 in Yadkinville! Off US 601 North Take a right on Tennessee Rd. beside the Yadkinville Community Park. The Yadkin Farmers Market will be on the left behind the park. Selling fresh in season produce, plants, honey, baked goods, homemade crafts, eggs, goat dairy products, molasses, herbs, flowers, etc.

• 10:30 a.m.—Preschool storytime for ages 2-5 will be held at the Boonville Community Public Library every Thursday. This will consist of stories, songs, and crafts. For more information, call 367-7737.

•10:30 a.m.-A Great way to start of the new year, by joining TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss program meets every Friday weigh-in at 11:00 am. Meeting at your local Boonville Community Public Library. Any Questions please call 336-367-7737

•8 a.m.-New Horizons Adults Day Services is taking donations for their thrift shop, 1917 Old Hwy 421 W. Yadkinville. For more information call 677-1385

•9 a.m.- 3 p.m.-IRS Certified Volunteers Providing Free Tax Preparation at the Yadkin County Public Library at 233 E. Main Street Yadkinville, Wednesday & Thursday,9-3, and Saturdays 9-1 at the Yadkin Christian Ministries in Yadkinville, sponsored by Yadkin Christian Ministries volunteers. First come, first served. (For families whose income is less than $50,000). What to bring: For married filing joint, both spouses must be present. All forms W-2 and 1099’s. Information for other income. Information for all deductions/credits. A copy of last year’s tax return. Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (voided check). Social Security cards or individual taxpayer identification notices/cards for you, your spouse, and or dependents. Proof of identification for yourself and your spouse. Total paid to day care provider and their tax ID number. Birth dates for you, spouse and or dependents on the return. Proof of foreign status if applying for ITIN.

•6 p.m.-Bingo every Tuesday at the Yadkin Moose Lodge.

Friday, April 13

•11 a.m.-2 p.m.-RELAY FOR LIFE ,HOTDOG LUNCHEON/JAIL-A-THON BENEFIT at the GOP BUILDING , $5.00 ,2 HOTDOGS WITH ALL THE FIXINS CHIPS & DRINK , PLUS YOU GET TO SEE SOME OF YADKIN COUNTY’S FINEST LOCKED UP AND TRYING TO MAKE BAIL!!! SPONSORED BY THE YADKIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Saturday, April 14

•7 a.m.-2 p.m.-Community yard sale at the Masonic parking lot in Yadkinville. Proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) in honor of Dakota Davis who needs a life-saving heart transplant. All proceeds will be used for transplant-related expenses. To learn more visit; www.COTAforDakotaJamesD.com. Rain date will be April 21, 7 -2 .

•8 a.m.-1 p.m.- The Friends of the Jonesville Public Library are sponsoring a Junk in the Trunk Community Yard Sale. This is a opportunity to get rid of items that you may no longer need or want and we are also inviting any person with a business to set up in a space for a donation of $10.00 for each space in the parking lot of the Jonesville Public Library. Any money you make at your space is yours to keep. You can use your vehicle and or/bring a table to set up on! Registration forms and information packets are available at the Jonesville Public Library or you can email bgilpin@nwrl.org to be emailed a packet. The rain date will be April 21. The Library is accepting donations of items to be sold on our sell tables. All of the proceeds will also go to the Library Building Fund. All donations are tax-deductible.

•9 a.m.-1 p.m.-There will be a Pet Adoption at Lowes Food in Yadkinville

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m.-Grace Bible Church, 5100 US Hwy 601 N. , Yadkinville, Rummage Sale fundraiser for the FPA! All proceeds will benefit foster children in Yadkin County! Contact us for more info, or to donate items for the sale, (336)679-8344.

•12 p.m.-6 p.m.-Boonville United Methodist Women will be having a Port-A-Pit Chicken Dinner at Boonville United Methodist Church Hut, $8.00 per pate. All proceeds go to Womens Missions.

•10:30 p.m.-KFC in MOCKVILLE N.C . RASING MONEY FOR RAMP ,10% PER OF SALE GO TO HELP NAVY SEALS,,,, HELP US WITH,RAMP FOR CENTER GOING UP APRIL 21, For JOSHUA S ANGEL CENTER OF THE CAROLIANS

Thursday, April 19

•9 a.m.-3 p.m.-CALVARY MORAVIAN FRIENDS (CMF) of Calvary Moravian Church, located at 600 Holly Avenue, downtown Winston-Salem, NC invites you to join us for a visit to Mount Airy Museum of Regional History. After visiting the Museum, we plan a short trip to visit our sister Church of Grace Moravian, hosted by the Reverend Tony Hayworth. Both of these locations are in Mount Airy, NC. Please note there is a fee of $2.00 per person, if we have a group of 10 or more. If the group is less than 10, there is a fee of $3.00 per person. Contact Joeann Settle (336-993-4985) or Bill Burke (336-765-1799) if you plan to join us, so we will have you on our “attendance list” and provide directions and/or other information.

Saturday, April 21

•4 p.m.- Yadkin Valley Cruisers “Cruise-In”! Come out and see the old classic cars gathered around the courthouse square. You will see 60 - 70 classic cars, hear great music, door prizes and lots of fun! Visit www.yadkinvalleycruisers.com for more information.

Thursday, April 26

•6 p.m.-Yadkin County Chamber Hosts Candidates Forum. The Chamber will sponsor a Forum for candidates for Board of Education. House of Representatives and Senate candidates will be invited to address the audience in attendance as well. The Forum will be held at the Yadkin County Courthouse, with House of Representatives & Senate candidates and 6:30 p.m. with Board of Education candidates. Audience members will be asked to submit additional questions for the candidates during the event. Those questions that are deemed relevant will be asked by the moderatRor. The Chamber sponsors the Forum to give the voters an opportunity to learn about the candidates and their feelings on various issues facing education in Yadkin County. For more information on the Forum, contact the Yadkin County Chamber (336) 679-2200

Saturday, April 28

•8 a.m.- Relay for Life , Benefit Ride . Registration 8:00a.m. till 9:45a.m. Ride leaves out at 10:00am , Donation of $20.00 per vehicle , $5.00 per passenger . There will be a meal served and gospel singing after the ride. Anyone who does not wish to participate in the ride may purchase a ticket for the meal. Any & all street legal vehicles welcome to participate ,So bring your motorcycle, classic ride, new car, trucks or whatever you drive & come cruise with us. Ride begins and ends at Union Grove Baptist Church 2401 Nebo Rd. Yadkinville, NC 27055.Anyone that wishes to pre-register can contact Tina Gooden, Rita Anthony or Mandy Collins At (336) 679-4217.Ride sponsored by: Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office Relay for Life Team

•9 a.m.-1 p.m.- Yadkin County Health Expo and Healthy Kids Day to be held at the Yadkin Family YMCA. There will be fun child safety activities, family yoga, family zumba, games, bounce house, face painting. Screenings offered will include checking your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body mass index, bone density and lung function from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Contact Cancer Services at (336) 760-9983 for more information.

•11 a.m.-12 p.m.- VACCINATE YOUR PET! SPRING RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS, $7.00/SHOT, DR. ROBBINS – GRANDVIEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL, 6043 OLD US 421 HWY. EAST BEND and SATURDAY, MAY 5th, FROM 9:00 to 11:00, DR. HOLT - YADKIN VETERINARY HOSPITAL, 5532 HIGHWAY 601 NORTH, YADKINVILLE, SATURDAY, MAY 19th, FROM 9:00 to 10:00, DR. ARNOLD - HARMONY HEIGHTS, 220 POLLY WOOD LANE, YADKINVILLE. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier. Pets must be at least three months of age. If your pet is getting the 3 yr vaccination, you must bring paperwork to the clinic. Rabies tags ARE NOT proof Sponsored by: Yadkin County Health Department and Yadkin County Humane Society. If you have questions, please call the Humane Society at 463-4990 / 244-3225 or Yadkin County Environmental Health Department at 679-4244.

•5 p.m.-Boonville Black and Gold Homecoming at Boonville Elementary School. Special Tribute to former coach/teacher Ed Lakey. Everyone is invited.

Sunday, April 29

•3 p.m.-6 p.m.-Landon Parker, 17-year old Yadkinville, NC native and rising country star, will perform in a Breast Cancer Awareness concert! Landon will bring friends and sing for the first time in his hometown! Concert is rain or shine! Bring lawn chairs or blankets! This is a family event. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted. All vouchers are $10. Proceeds directly benefit Wendy Miller, a Boonville, NC native currently battling breast cancer. Yadkinville Community Park- Hwy 601 and Tennessee Avenue in downtown Yadkinville. Donation vouchers are $10 each and all proceeds will be given to Wendy Miller! Please email klcarter44@yadtel.net to find out where to get donation vouchers near you. Thank you so much for your support

•3 p.m.-BSA Troop 685, sponsored by Enon Baptist Church, will be hosting an American Flag Retirement Ceremony at Enon Baptist Church. If you have an American flag that needs to be retired you can bring them by the church before Apr 29 or the day of and you are also invited to attend if you would like. Enon Baptist Church is located at 6321 Old US 421 East. 336-699-3122”

Saturday, May 12

•9 a.m.-3 p.m.-Spring Craft Fest, Lots of vendors and plenty of food! Make plans to come and join us rain or shine. Mizpah Moravian Church (336) 924-1661 www.mizpahmoravianchurch.org, Located in the Village of Tobaccoville, 3165 Mizpah Church Road, Rural Hall, NC 27045

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