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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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Beading Basics Class 6-8pm, Bubbling Well Bead and Tea Bar. This class is for anyone who has no experience,  wants to improve their basic skills or just have fun! Learn to design a bracelet, necklace and earrings. $28 per person which includes a $12 bead budget and some stringing materials. Contact Julie at 293.6542. Visit www.bubblingwellbeadandteabar.com.

Kids’ Morning Out 10am-12pm. Grab a friend and the little ones for a morning of fun at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Plaza in Clemmons, Corner of Lewisville-Clemmons and Peacehaven Roads, Plaza 2311. FREE activities including Mother’s Day crafts and photos for kids, healthy snacks, face painting, magician, Brenner Fit activities, chair massage for adults and tours of the new facility, plus each adult receives four tickets for our fabulous prize board drawings!

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!

Marco Bicego Trunk Show 10am-6pm, Deva Fine Jewelry. Come pick mom up a beautiful handmade piece of jewelry for Mother’s Day. Contact Deborah at 723.4022 or info@devajewelry.com. Visit devajewelry.com.

Declan’s Dash 5K Run/Walk and Kids ½ Mile Fun Run Harmon Park, 152 South Main Street in Kernersville. An out and back course that starts and ends at Declan’s Playground at Harmon Park. This scenic course winds through the neighborhoods in Downtown Kernersville. The race will help to fund a newly constructed playground in Kernersville at Beeson Park. Great food, prizes and fun for the whole family! Registration for adults is $30 April 15th – May 11th; $35 on race day for 5K; $15 for Kids Fun Run. Register at www.precisiontimingsystems.com. Visit www.declansfoundation.org.

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.

Happy Mother’s Day Museum hours, Children’s Museum of W-S, 390 South Liberty Street. All moms receive free admission, and join us for storytime! Visit www.childrensmuseumofws.org or call 723.9111.

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

Forsyth Piecers and Quilters Meeting 7pm, Parkway Presbyterian Church, 1000 Yorkshire Road. The program will feature a trunk show and lecture by Beth Stewart Ozark. She will describe her quilting journey from beginner to art quilter and designer. Free event, visitors welcome! Visit  www.forsythquilters.org or contact Carrie Pippins 767.0848.

My Kids Are Driving Me Crazy 12 noon to 1:15pm; FREE Brenner FIT class.  To register call 713.2348

Twin City Soccer Youth Academy Evaluations Ages u8 to u10.  Register before May 1 for discount.   www.twincitysoccer.com or 998.4277

Things to Do 4-5pm, Forsyth County Public Library. Children’s book author, Michele M. Manderine, will be reading from and signing copies of her book, Tristan, The Maine Coon Cat.” Free event. Visit www.maincooncat.webs.com or call 778.1290.

North Carolina Button Society’s 2012 Annual Show 9am-5pm, Holiday Inn at Greensboro Airport, 6426 Burnt Poplar Road. Button dealers from around the country will have thousands of buttons for sale! This show is for antique and vintage clothing button/buckle/clasp collectors and those who are interested in the artwork and history of these items including their manufacture, design and material makeup. Cost: $2. Visit www.ncbuttonsociety.com, or call June at 910.791.9024.

2nd Annual Walk 4 Our Kids 8–11:30 am; Kids of Childhood Cancer Fundraiser at 4th of July Park, Kernersville

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.

Star Wars Day 1-5pm, Children’s Museum of W-S, 390 South Liberty Street. Join us in a galaxy not so far, far away for an exciting day!  Create Darth Vader masks and Yoda puppets. Meet interesting characters from the Star Wars universe, practice your light saber skills and take an exciting ride down the 20 foot inflatable super slide!  The first 200 children receive a glow in the dark surprise to take home. No registration required; the museum is only open for this special event. Special pricing for Star Wars Day is $8/members and $10/non-members. Visit www.childrensmuseumofws.org or call 723.9111.

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

Sesame Street Live! War Memorial Auditorium at the Greensboro Coliseum; www.SesameStreetLive.com or 800.745.3000

Fresh Music Festival 7-11pm, Greensboro Coliseum. Visit freshmusicfesitival.com or email Gary at gary@imreadyproductions.com for more information.  

Birthday Celebration and Customer Appreciation Week at Hand Picked Consignments 10am-6pm, Hand Picked Consignments located in Reynolda Manor Shopping Center. This event is for all of our customers.  We celebrate together as Hand Picked Consignments turns 3 years old.  We will have many sales, and we will also have gifts with purchase on surprise days!  (Shhh it’s a surprise!) Mention this event, and receive 5% more off your entire purchase. Visit www.handpickedconsignments.com or call Paige at 924.3755 for more information.

SPEAK OUT! Teen and Adolescent Support Group 6-7pm, Best Health in Hanes Mall. Free adolescent support group for teens ages 13-17 with any mental health issue. 768.3880 or email andy@triadmentalhealth.org. Parental/guardian permission is required. Parents are highly encouraged to contact Best Health at 713.2378 to register children in advance.

Newcomers and Neighbors of Greater Winston-Salem 10am, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street.  Monthly interest groups include Book Group, Lunch Bunch, Bridge, Day and Evening Card Groups, Crafts, Dinner and Wine Groups.  Cost is free. ptitus@triad.rr.com or 771.4422.

Child Safety Seat Check 2:30-4:30pm, Downtown Health Plaza, 1200 North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Have your child’s safety seat checked by a certified technician and learn proper installation. Call Donna Joyner 716.0649.

FORSYTH MAGAZINE’S SHOWCASE: A CELEBRATION OF EVERYTHING WOMEN LOVE 11am-5pm, Old Salem Visitor’s Center (James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium and Southern Concourse), FREE. Join us for a day designed to celebrate every phase of a woman’s life and meet vendors that provide products and services that women love! First 200 visitors receive a free tote bag!

Bridal Show at the BB&T Ballpark 1-5pm, BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way in Winston-Salem. Reserve your space for the Bridal Show at the Ballpark, co-hosted by Forsyth Woman Engaged! and BB&T Ballpark. It will be the one-stop solution for brides and grooms as they plan their big day! Email Denise@ForsythMags.com for more information! $25 per couple (registration strongly recommended). Visit www.ForsythWomanEngaged.com or call 888.892.3204.