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November 9, 2005

Please pass this information along; it is accurate.

 Last night on Channel 12 News there was a report on the high gas prices in Wilkes County. The reason given was the gas suppliers say “WE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE EXTRA COST”. The National average today is 2.36 9/10; the cheapest price I saw today is 2.52 9/10. If we go out of Wilkes and boycott for a couple of weeks these high prices will come down. If you must have gas just buy enough to get you out of Wilkes. To find a good price near you use this web-sitehttp://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=28601&src=LeftNav and enter the zip code for the location you plan to buy gas. The local gas suppliers can not sell gas if they do not have a market.

 

Channel 12 also listed a phone number to report this gouging 1-877-5NOSCAM.

 

Below are a few areas and the fuel prices today.

 

Elkin 2.35 9

Lenoir 2.35 9

Hickory 2.37 9

W-Salem 237.9

Mt Airy 2.38 9

Morganton 2.33 9

 

 

 

 

 

February 7, 2004

Addison Inn 

2003 Renovations Complete!

Our extensive renovations that began in 2002 are now complete.  The Addison Inn is very excited about this refurbishment project that included new wall coverings, carpeting, tile bath flooring, solid surface vanities and tub surrounds, bath fixtures and hardware, beautiful furnishings, lighting, pictures, bedspreads and window treatments.  Our professionally decorated rooms are sure to please the most discriminating tastes!

 

February 25, 2002

Cornerstone Church 

Cornerstone Church is proud to present Team Impact.  This event will be hosted at Cornerstone's new facility at 418 Wilkesboro Blvd. on April 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7.  7:00 pm nightly.  All are welcome, and admission is free."

Team Impact is a group of world-class athletes that use feats of strength to convey a world-class message. Team Impact includes some of the strongest men in the world who travel the globe performing and speaking in venues to hundreds of thousands each year.

These men have collectively performed in thousands of schools across the globe where they capture the young peoples attention with amazing feats of strength and then once they have their attention, they give a highly motivational anti-drug, anti- alcohol message with an emphasis on academic excellence and achievement.

Team Impact appears regularly on television programs around the world, viewed by millions.

www.team-impact.com

 

 

January 15, 2001

The Wilkes County Public Library Chess Club continues to meet Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. in the Friends of the Library Meeting Room. Chessboards will be provided, and the club is free and open to all levels of players. 

TOPS Take off pounds sensibly. Join us every Monday at 5 p.m. at St. John’s Church Education Building located on C.C. Wright School Road. For more information, call Margaret at 696‑2442.

 A child passenger safety seat check by Certified child safety technicians takes place the third Wednesday of each month between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. at the Wilkes County Health Department. No appointment is necessary. You must check in with the front desk receptionist. For more information, call 651‑7478

The Family To Family Support Group of Wilkes, a support group for families of those with mental illness, meets at 7 p.m. each second Tuesday of the month at New River Behavioral Health Center. For information, call 973-3382. 

Oakwoods Baptist Church is offering a ladies Bible study on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. For more information, call 667-7838.

Mobile Expanded School Health will be at West High on Mondays, North High on Tuesdays, Wilkes Central on Wednesdays, East High on Thursdays and the Career Center as scheduled on Fridays.

A Tobacco Cessation Support Group will meet at The Wilkes County Health Department education room on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from noon - 1 p.m. Call 651‑7478 for more information. 

A Caregivers Support Group is being held at St. John’s Catholic Church the second Saturday of each month from 2-3 p.m. Call Jane to learn more at 696-4874.

Wilkesboro Baptist Church will begin a Ladies Bible Study in the book of Mark and parallel gospels on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 3. Call 667-1271 to learn more.

The Alleghany Public Library in Sparta, NC will have a Peterson quilt display through January 31. The exhibit includes a collection of award winning quilts, wall hangings, table runners, etc. 

Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Moravian Falls will hold a gospel singing on Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m. Performing will be The Believers. The public is invited to attend.

There will be a singing at Traphill Baptist Church in Traphill, NC on February 2 at 7 p.m. featuring the groups, Rejoice and Gateway. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Rev. Jesse Miles at 336-957-3744.

North Wilkes High School will be hosting their annual Financial Aide Night on Thursday, January 24. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Media Center. The speaker will be Alan Whittington, the financial aide director at Wilkes Community College. For more information, call Wendy Eckenrod at 957-8601.

New Damascus Baptist Church is sponsoring a memorial Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Reflections of the Dream” on Sunday, January 20 at 2 p.m. The choirs of the church will provide Music. The public is invited to attend.

 Fountain of Life Church on Brushy Mountain Road in Wilkesboro will have an authentic Italian spaghetti dinner complete with candlelight and music on January 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. Eat in or take out. Plates are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2.50 for children under 10. For more information, call 838-8055.

 Hospice of Wilkes will be holding their next volunteer training sessions for the first three Monday and Tuesday evenings in February. The meeting will be held at Wilkes Regional Medical Center boardroom located on the first floor. A free meal will be available for participants at the hospital cafeteria before training. For more information, or to register, call 903-7700.

The United Way of Wilkes will be holding their annual meeting and campaign celebration on January 22 at 11:45 a.m. at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church. A spaghetti dinner will be served. Price per plate is $5. RSVP to Karen Reynolds at 651-7801 by January 17.

Rachel Baptist Church, Shepherds X Road, Roaring River will hold a spaghetti dinner in the Fellowship Hall on January 19 starting at 4 p.m. Proceeds will go for Judy Swaim-Cothren, medical expenses. The dinner is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, call 957-8329.

C. C. Wright Elementary School on Hwy. 115, North Wilkesboro will be holding Fun Time on February 12 at 6 p.m., March 12 at 6 p.m. and April 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the school gym. Preschool screening for upcoming kindergartners will be held March 28.

 

 

 

 


EVENT  : Cultural Exchange

START DATE : Feb. 6,2001

END DATE : March 2, 2001     
   

ADDITIONAL INFO :  Darlene Wood-Harvey is a native of Wilkes County. She has traveled extensively as a Naval officer and while living in Japan became interested in this art form. She practices Japanese ink painting, which is showing at the gallery now. The next exhibit will be called "Cultural Exchange". This will be held for the month of February with four different artists and different techniques to express themselves.  Pac McLaurin and wife, Susan use their experiences in Cuba and express themselves quite differently. Pac creates beautiful photographs of the Cuban people in there everyday lives. Susan does artwork which she creates from her impressions of this life also. We will have the folk art of Theresa Gloster. An African American artist from Lenoir who brings her insight from her daily life and childhood.

 



EVENT                         : Youth Art Month

START DATE                   : March 6, 2001

END DATE                      : March 31, 2001     


Youth Art Month is an annual event that showcases artwork by students from every school in Wilkes County.  Each week features a different set of schools and the Gallery also hosts a reception each week.  The schedule of receptions and exhibitions follows:

March 6-10 West High, Millers Creek Primary & Intermediate, Mt. Pleasant, and Union.  Opening Reception is Tuesday, March 6 from 5:30-7:00.

March 13-17 East High, CB Eller, Roaring River, and Ronda-Clingman.  Opening reception is Tuesday, March 13 from 5:30-7:00.

March 20-24 Wilkes Central High School, Woodward, Boomer-Ferguson, Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Moravian Falls, and C.C. Wright.  Opening reception is Tuesday, March 20 from 5:30-7:00.

March 27-31 North High School, Mulberry, Traphill, Fairplains, and Mountain View.  Opening reception is Tuesday, March 27 from 5:30-7:00.


COMING IN APRIL: NORTHWEST ARTIST LEAGUE EXHIBITION.

This annual event showcases the talents of local artists in four categories: Paintings/Drawings/Original Prints, Miniatures, Sculpture/Pottery/Fibers, and Photography.  This exhibition is juried and awards many prizes.  Entrants must be current members of the Northwest Artist League.  For more information on joining or entering, please contact the Wilkes Art Gallery at 667-2841.

 

July 2, 2000

In need of your help ...

 My four year old son, Has a kidney disease called nephritic syndrome with minimal change disease. He is having a hard time with this disease at this time. He has been in Brenner children's hospital for the last nine day's in the Pediatric intensive care unit. They let us come home for the weekend he's going back in the morning. This is not only hurting us emotionally but also financially, for I stay with him. We are going to have to do a lot of driving back and forth for his care. If you could help us with this in anyway, prayers, money, get my car in shape for all the driving,etc. We really could use the help, and be Thankful. God Bless

First Name               : regina
Last Name                : griffith
Street Address           : 1168 armory rd     
City                     : north wilkesboro
State                    : nc
Zip Code                 : 28659
Type Of Request          : Other
Day-time Phone           : 336-667-5118
Evening Phone            : same
E-mail                   : mgrif62539@aol.com

 

 

January 21, 2000

Astronomy Club forming in Wilkes / Surry area! Astronomy Club forming in Wilkes / Surry area! No equipment or astronomy background necessary. All ages welcome. The direction of the club is yet to be determined, though I imagine there will be meetings approx. monthly, with presentation and/or demonstrations and observing sessions. (This is your opportunity to shape the direction of the club). An organizational meeting will be held at a yet to be determined date in February. If interested, please contact me for more information. Mark (336) 957-2139 astroclub_2000@yahoo.com

Rental Propety Type Of Request : Rental Property Day-time Phone : Evening Phone : 336-851-1319 E-mail : cbl@datamasters.com Request Details : I'm interested in accomodations for a party of 12 for Merle Fest. We usually stay at Leatherwood Mountain but their cabins are already booked. I've called Powderhorn and they don't book until March 1st. Do you have access to any other vacation homes/cabins in the area? E-mail : cbl@datamasters.com

November 24, 1999

Wilkes Art Gallery will sponsor a book signing with Ward Nichols and his limited edition book "The Realism of Ward Nichols" at 7pm on 11/30/99 call 667-3841 for more details.

November 8, 1999

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers starring Gary Burghoff, Saturday, Nov. 13 - 8pm at the John A. Walker Community Ctr. $22-Adult

PASTEL WORKSHOP - Saturday, November 13, 1999 - 9am to NoonNo experience or materials required...just a desire to learn! Workshop fee: $15.00 members, $20.00 non-members. Join us at the Wilkes Art Gallery!

 

October 20, 1999

HUMANE SOCIETY OF WILKES will be having their 3rd annual Dog Show Saturday October 23 at 1 PM at River's Edge Soccer Field (where the old airport runway use to be). Rabies vaccination certificate required at registration.

 

The Wilkes Playmakers present the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz, November 4-7, 11-14, 18-20 at Benton Hall (Old North Wilkesboro School, 300 D Street). Come see your friends and neighbors perform, including a cast of dozens of children (Munchkins). Tickets are $12 adults, $8 children. Call 838-PLAY, Mon, Wed, Fri between 10 and 2.

 

September 25, 1999

I would like to let the Wilkesboro community know about a brand new church that will be meeting in the Inn at Wilkesboro Sunday October 3rd at 9:30 a.m. We are a casual church in dress and approach.  If you are looking for some place where tradition is not an issue and YOU can belong...THEN CELEBRATION BAPTIST IS PLACE FOR YOU....

Thanks,

Richard Koons

Senior Pastor

 

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