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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Winston-Salem Writers anthology contest (Literature)
Time: 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: entries accepted online
Feb. 1 through March 31, Winston-Salem Writers will accept entries for its 3rd annual anthology contest. First, second and third place winners in each category will be published in the 2013 Anthology, Taking Flight. Judges are Terri Kirby Erickson, poetry; Curtis Smith, flash fiction; Susan Woodring, short story; and Dr. James Etim, memoir, essay, and creative nonfiction. Fee for each work submitted is $10 non-members or $5 members. For complete rules, see website.
MTHS Hall of Fame (Community Event)
Location: Mount Tabor High School
Mount Tabor High School Hall of Fame NominationsDo you know of someone who has made significant contributions to Mount Tabor High School? Nominations for the Mount Tabor High School Hall of Fame are due by April 1, 2013 to Ed Weiss, principal of Mount Tabor. The Parent – Teacher – Student Association and Administration of Mount Tabor High School established the Spartan Hall of Fame to recognize and honor individuals whose outstanding contributions have enriched the academic, artistic, and athletic programs and brought honor to the school through their leadership, character, achievement, and service. The nomination form can be found at http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/mths. For more information contact Ed Weiss or Sandra McMullen MTHS Hall of Fame Chairperson
The PAAD Study : Physical Activity and Alzheimer's Disease (Health/Exercise)
Location: UNC Greensboro
UNCG is offering a free 8-month exercise program for people who qualify to take part in aresearch study. Interested individuals must be between 50-65 years of age and have a family history ofAlzheimer’s disease. If interested, they should go to the website for the Physical Activity and Alzheimer’sDisease study which is at www.paadstudy.org
Pine Needle Sale (Fund Raising Event)
Location: Hopewell UMC - Trinity, NC
Hopewell UMC will be selling Pine Needles again this year! They will beavailable at the church beginning Saturday, March 23. If you would liketo order some bales, please call the church office (336-431-9507). Theprice will be $5 per bale. Checks should be made out to "HUMC BuildingFund." (The pine needles will be delivered within a reasonable distancefrom the church.)Hopewell United Methodist Church is located at 4540 Hopewell Church Roadin Trinity. The church's phone number is 336-431-9507.
Community Yard Sale (School Event)
Time: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Carter High School Parking Lot
The schools of Kennedy Campus (Carter High, Kennedy High, and the Career Center) are hosting a community yard sale. Tables are available for $10. There will be live music and food available as well. All are invited to sell and shop. For more information, please contact Marguerite Hutchison-Rhodes at 336-703-4119.
March Pine Needle Sale (Fund Raising Event)
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church
Clean, quality pine needles will be sold each Saturday in March by the St. John’s Lutheran Youth Group. Youth will be available to sell, load, and spread pine needles if desired. Drivers will be available for delivery to your home or business.Long Leaf Pine Needles available pre-order only.Prices are as follows:If picked up at St. Johns 4.50 /bale 5.00 /bale Long LeafIf delivered (within 15 miles of St. Johns) 6.00 /bale 6.50 /bale Long LeafIf delivered and spread 8.00 /bale 8.50 /bale Long Leaf
Community Shred Event (Church Community Event)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church
A Community Shred Event will be hald March 23 from 9 AM until 12 Noon at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem. Bring your personal and confidential information to be shredded by the mobile truck, "THE BLAST." Monetary donations will be accepted. Sponsored by Circle 5 of the United methodist Women to benefit food programs serving children in Forsyth County.
Community Shred Event (Church Community Event)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
MTUMC Circle 5 will host a community shred event on Saturday, March 23, from 9 AM until 12 NOON. Anyone can bring your personal and confidential papers to be shredded by the mobile truck, "THE BLAST." Monetary donations will be accepted to benefit food programs serving children in our community.
Community Shred Event (Church Community Event)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church
Mt. Tabor United Methodist Women will hold a Community Shred Event on Saturday, March 23, from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. Bring your personal confidential papers to be "eaten"/shredded by the mobile truck, "The Beast." There is no charge but monetary donations will benefit food programs serving children in Forsyth County. Mt. Tabor address is 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem. For more information, contact Mt. Tabor UMC at (336)765-5561 or mttaborumc.org.
Celebrating 50 Years of the Museum of Anthropology (Exhibit)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
As the MOA commemorates its 50th year, this student-curated retrospective exhibit showcases the Museum’s history through a detailed timeline featuring photographs from the institutional archives and artifacts from around the world. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free.
This Beautiful World (Exhibit)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
This touring exhibit features the work of photographer and world traveler Robert Radin. It contains images of the people and landscapes of six continents, a presentation of Radin’s life work selected from more than 6,000 photos. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free.
Chinese Ceramics from the Changsha Kilns (Exhibit)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
MOA’s new permanent exhibit provides an overview of the ceramics produced by families at the Changsha Kilns during the Tang Dynasty more than one thousand years ago. The exhibit puts Tang ceramics into their historical, geographic, and cultural context. The Tang Dynasty was a time of peace, prosperity, and acceptance in China, during which Changsha ceramics and other goods were traded to reach as far away as western Asia and Africa. The exhibit features more than 100 spectacular ceramic objects from the MOA’s Lam Collection. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free.
MOA Turns 50! A Birthday Party & Family Day (Festival)
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
This exciting event for all ages will feature birthday cake, Chinese dance performances, and crafts activities from cultures around the world as the Museum celebrates its 50th birthday. Join us for an afternoon of educational fun! Admission is free.
Community Easter Celebration (Church Community Event)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Westfield Elementary School Pilot Mt. , NC
Community Easter Celebration Free Easter Egg HuntCrafts, music, prizes, refreshmentsFor ages 0-and up
Free Tennis Lessons for Kids (Community Event)
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Parkland High School
The Kimiberly Park Tennis Club offers free tennis lessons to kids ages 5 to 18. Practices are held at the Parkland High School tennis courts each Saturday at 3pm This is a year long program and winter practices are held at the Wake Forest University Indoor Tennis Center. The program is free. For more info call 336-995-9799
BOW THE KNEE EASTER PRESENTATION (Church Community Event)
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Location: TRIAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Triad Baptist Church of Kernersville invites you to attend the 2013 Easter Presentation of the dramatic musical, “Bow the Knee.” Witness the story of a Roman Centurion, committed to Caesar but after his encounters with Jesus becomes conflicted with his loyalties. This is the story of one man and one choice. Will he remain loyal to the crown of Caesar or will he follow the cross of Jesus? “Bow the Knee” will be presented on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, March 22-24, at 7:00pm. Admission is free (non-ticketed event) and a nursery will be provided for children up through 3 years of age. Triad Baptist Church is located just off of Business 40 on South Main St., across from Wal-Mart and Chick-fil-A in Kernersville. For more information call the church office at 336/996-7573 or go to www.tbcnow.org.
