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May 1
Hope du Jour 7am-10pm, Participating restaurants in Hope du Jour. Hope du Jour is Crisis Control’s signature event and one of its largest fundraisers. Participating restaurants agree to donate 10% of their sales on May 1st to support the mission and programs of Crisis Control Ministry. Contact Judie at 724.7875. Visit www.crisiscontrol.org.
16th Annual Cause for Paws 6:30-9:30pm, WinMock at Kinderton. Auction, raffles and door prizes at this wonderful event to benefit the Humane Society of Davie County, a non-profit, no-kill adoption center located in Mocksville, NC. $35 per person which includes hors d’oeuvres and drink tickets. Call (336) 751-5214 or go to www.davienchumane.org for more information and to order tickets.
Twin City Soccer Fall 2012 Recreation Registration now to Aug 1. Ages u4 to u12. www.twincitysoccer.com or 998.4277
May 3-5
25th Annual Shepherd’s Center Used Book Sale 9am-9pm on 3rd and 4th, 8am-1pm on 5th, Education Building of Dixie Classic Fairgrounds. A collection of more than 125,000 books and associated media available at unbeatable bargains. Devoted volunteers have spent countless hours sorting donations to benefit the ministry’s programs and services for older adults in the community. Admission is free. Call 748.0217 or visit www.shepherdscenter.org for more information.
May 4
Novation: 7 Emerging Artists Opening Reception 6-8pm, Salem College Fine Arts Center. A collaborative showcase of works by the graduating studio art majors at Salem College. The show will run from Friday, May 4th through Saturday May 19th. Free event. Contact Shannon at 608.9705.
Hope on the Inside 7pm, St. Peter’s Church and World Outreach Center, 3683 Old Lexington Road in W-S. Featuring professional football Hall of Fame member, Deion Sanders. Visit www.forsythjpm.org. Call 759.0063.
May 4-13
Twin City Stage presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 8-10pm, Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Perhaps Broadway’s greatest farce, this show is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave tries to gain his freedom as a reward for his struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan for his young master. Tickets: $18-22. Contact Leigh at 748.0857. Visit www.twincitystage.org.
May 4-19
Senior Thesis Exhibit Exhibit hours are 8:30am- 5pm M-F and 1-5pm Sat-Sun. Mary Davis Holt, North Corridor and June Porter Johnson Galleries, Salem Fine Arts Center. Salem’s interior design and studio art senior students exhibit their senior thesis projects. Free and open to the public. Contact Jennifer at 721.2831 for more information.
May 5
Susan G. Komen NC Triad Race for the Cure 8:30am Salem Academy and College
We Zumba for Lisa 9:30am, East Davidson High School, 1480 Lake Road in Thomasville. Lisa has cancer, and we want to help her family by holding a Charity Event. Zumba is the latest Fitness craze, fun and easy for any one. $8 per person; all ages welcome. Sponsored goodies and door prizes.
Downtown Greensboro Home Tour 10am-4pm, Triad Stage, 232 South Elm Street in Greensboro. Experience a “behind-the-scenes” tour of private residences and exciting model homes. This all-day tour includes luxury condominiums, well-appointed apartments unlike anything in the area, townhouses, a penthouse, a unique work/live home and a Bed and Breakfast. $12.50 per person. Includes restaurant and shop discounts, free shuttle and reception. Call 272.0160 for ticketing information. Visit www.downtowngreensboro.net.
Cinco de Mayo Block Party 10am-3pm, June DeLugas Interiors. June DeLugas Interiors teams up with Truth Broadcasting for an on-location Remote Broadcast! Join us for special deals, free food, performances, laser tag and race cars! Businesses included: Lime Lollies, Lindsay Tire, Optimal Health Chiropractic, Shop 601, Time to Eat and Visual Changes Hair Studio. Free event. Visit www.junedelugasinteriors.com or call 778.1030.
Community Day: A Shakespearean Pageant 12-3pm, Reynolda House. Enjoy a spring day of poetry, dance, food and games in the spirit of the pageants and outdoor dramas that took place on estates in the Country Place Era.
2012 Bike MS: Gears and Cheers Grove Winery and Vineyards. Presented by Grove Winery and benefits the National MS Society. The 44-acre farm features a small artisan winery and estate vineyards which are located on sloping, mineral-rich land in the Haw River Valley. Cyclists have their choice of routes winding through beautiful Guilford, Rockingham and Caswell Counties. Upon returning to the winery, participants enjoy lunch, wine-tasting and live music. Registration: $40. Contact Derrick at 299.4136. Visit gearsandcheers.org.
Book Signing with Author Peter Behrens 5-7pm, Barnhill’s Books, 811 Burke Street. Author of The Law of Dreams and Night Driving will discuss and sign his new book, The O’Briens. Call 602.1383 to reserve a signed book if you are interested in purchasing one. Event is free. Visit www.onlyatbarnhills.com.
May 6-7
Spring Student Choreography End of the Year Celebration! 2pm on the 6th, 7:30pm on the 7th. Drama Workshop, Salem Fine Arts Center. Join Salem dance students as they celebrate their achievements in dance choreography training through performance. Students are free, general admission $5. Sponsored by the Salem College Dance Company. Contact Jennifer at 721.2831 for more information.
May 7
Creating an Effective Grocery Budget 6-7pm; FREE Brenner FIT class. To register call 713.2348
BOOKMARKS PRESENTS Charlaine Harris with Support from Salem College Salem College, Hanes Auditorium. Charlaine Harris, a New York Times bestselling author, is the prolific writer of The Sookie Stackhouse urban fantasy series, which serves as the basis of the wildly successful HBO series True Blood. Pre-registration is recommended. Cost: $22. Visit www.bookmarksbookfestival.org or call Ginger at 460.4722 for more information.
May 7-14
May 9
May 10
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5 pm…until! The Old Fourth Street Filling Station, 871 West Fourth Street. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Fantastic half-price appetizer and $5 martini specials! Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Sponsored by Forsyth Woman Magazine, Forsyth Woman Engaged! and The Old Fourth Street Filling Station. See you there!
May 11-12
May 12
3rd Annual Consignment Shop Hop 8:30am-5:30pm. Two busloads of women plus nine shopping destinations equals one day full of fun! Reserve your spot today…only a few spaces left! Cost: $20. Email consignmentshophop@forsythmags.com for more information and to register.
Old Salem Cobblestone Farmer’s Market Opens 9am-noon; OldSalem.org or 721.7350
Bethabara Highland Games 10:30am-4:30pm, Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road in W-S. Celebrate the Celtic contribution to Colonial Bethabara with food, music, dancing, athletic events, Border collie sheep-herding demonstrations, a Scottish fiddle competition and more. Children are welcome to borrow kilts and other accessories, as well as participate in Colonial and Highland games. Free event. Visit www.BethabaraPark.org or call Jennifer at 924.8191.
2nd Annual Arts Smart Festival North Davie Middle School. Includes many exciting activities and performances that will be taking place during the festival. Showcases the talents of student artists and the importance of art in education. Free admission. Email RobertsD@davie.k12.nc.us for more information.
May 13
Family First Solar Print Workshop 2pm, Reynolda House. Take a stroll through the springtime Reynolda landscape, gathering objects from nature to make prints using just sun and water. For elementary school-aged children accompanied by an adult. Registration required; cost is $7. Call 758.5599.
Twin City Soccer Challenge and Classic Tryouts now to June 1. Ages u11 to u18. Register before May 1 for discount. See online schedule for exact dates. www.twincitysoccer.com or 998.4277
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May 19
Josh’s Jog 5k Race and Fun Run/Doggie Jog 9am; Rich Park in Mocksville, NC
Old Salem Spring Festival and Pottery Fair 9:30am-4:30pm; OldSalem.org or 721.7350
The 5th Annual Bike Safety Day 10am-1pm, Children’s Museum of W-S, 390 South Liberty Street. In memory of Joshua Palomares-Beckles, this event is geared toward educating children about bicycle safety and the importance of wearing properly fitted helmets to reduce head injuries. Bring your bike to the FREE outdoor Bicycle Rodeo with the WSPD Downtown Bike Patrol Unit. FREE helmets while supplies last! Visit www.childrensmuseumofws.org or call 723.9111.
May 20
Sunday in the Park @ SciWorks 2-5pm, Join us for this fun family festival as we celebrate the opening of our NEW outdoor Science Park! Inflatables, ice cream, rocket launch, raffle prizes, animal encounters and more! www.SciWorks.org or 767.6730
Rockin for Wheels 2-6pm Fundraising concert at Ziggy’s to benefit Addison Hannah and The Special Children’s School . 4 bands and one DJ for $15! Visit Rockin For Wheels’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RockinForWheels




