2011 Calendar of Events

Sep. 6 - Nov. 1

Photography exhibit featuring works by Carol Canter and Dr. Gordon Burns, Town Hall, Wilkesboro. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. FREE

Sep. 15

Author Randy Johnson will discuss his books HIKING IN NORTH CAROLINA and HIKING THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY at the Wilkes County Public Library, 5:30 pm. FREE

Sep. 15

Reader's Theater, Family Central/Old Lincoln Heights building, N. Wilkesboro, 7-9pm. Cozy setting for a read around. Suggested passages for reading will be available or bring your own. FREE

Sep. 17

River Walk with RG Absher. Begin at the old Coffee Tavern, N. Wilkesboro, 9am. A 1 1/2 hr. walk on the Yadkin Greenway to discuss environmental issues from SAINTS AT THE RIVER as related to the Yadkin River. FREE

Sep. 29

Reader's Theater, 3rd floor multi-purpose room at Rose Glen, Wilkesboro, 2-4pm. FREE

Sep. 29

Elkville String Band, Wilkes Public Library, 7-8pm. FREE

Oct. 1 - Oct. 31

Photography exhibit, Friends of the Library meeting room, Wilkes Public Library. FREE

Oct. 6

Jon Swaim, Mayes Pitt Auditorium; noon. Fly fishing teacher and river guide Jon Swaim will discuss the impact of environmentally dependent business on the rivers of NW South Carolina which inspired Ron Rash's novel SAINTS AT THE RIVER. FREE

Oct. 6

Seniors on Stage concert "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou," Wilkes Heritage Museum, 7-8pm. Admission $2.00

Oct. 8

River Walk and Talk along the Yadkin River with a park ranger, focusing on the Kerr Lake ecosystem, history of W. Kerr Scott Dam and water safety. Marley Ford Canoe Access off Hwy 268W, 2pm. FREE

Oct. 11

Creative Writers' group host Caroline Czerkawski with the topic "My Father's Writing" and a discussion about creative writing in journalism. Wilkes Public Library, 9am. FREE

Oct. 12

Book Discussion led by Mary Wilson, Wilkes Senior Center Library, Fairplains School Road, N. Wilkesboro, 2pm. FREE

Oct.12

Book Discussion, Wilkes Senior Center, 2 pm. FREE

Oct. 20

Author Ron Rash will discuss his novel SAINTS AT THE RIVER, Mays Pitt Auditorium, Wilkes Community College, 2pm. FREE

Oct. 20

Author Ron Rash will discuss his novel SAINTS AT THE RIVER, Wilkes County Public Library, 6pm. FREE