Community Calendar — Jan. 24 - clemmonscourier

Community Calendar — Jan. 24

Published 12:00 am Thursday, January 24, 2019

Public meeting of the Lewisville Beautification Committee

The Lewisville Beautification Committee will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday in the second-floor conference room of Town Hall to replace the meeting that was canceled in December due to inclement weather. Items to be discussed are an update on the replacement of trees along Shallowford Road, an update on proposed memorial plantings in Jack Warren Park and a report on the Williams Road Gateway Project.

Handicapped persons requiring special accommodations may contact Lewisville Town Hall at 945-5558 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request assistance.

‘How to Grow More Food with Less Work’ class

The North Carolina Extension will present “How to Grow More Food with Less Work,” an adult education class from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 6 at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. Save time and improve your harvest from the garden with properly timed action to support plant health. Attend this overview to help you as you develop your own plan. Mary Jac Brennan, Extension horticulture agent, will be the speaker. The program is free but registration is required. To register, email coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2850 no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited. The Arboretum Office at Tanglewood Park is located at 4201 Manor House Circle in Clemmons.

Forsyth Republican Women to meet

The Forsyth County Republican Women will hold their January meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Mi Pueblo Restaurant at 644 South Stratford Road in Winston-Salem. Those planning to eat should arrive at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Mitch Kokai who is director of communications for the John Locke Foundation and a reporter for News 14 Carolina. He will provide an overview of the legislative focus in Raleigh for the coming year. Members and guests are encouraged to attend.

Salem Band to present ‘Bernstein Birthday Concert’

The Salem Band will present a “Bernstein Birthday Concert” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Hanes Auditorium in the Elberson FAC at Salem College in Winston-Salem. This is a free event.

Join Salem Band for an evening of music by Leonard Bernstein for the celebration of 100 years of this great American composer. The program includes Bernstein favorites such as “Selections from ‘West Side Story,’” “Slava!,” “Overture to ‘Candide,’” “Make Our Garden Grow,” music from “Wonderful Town” and “Fancy Free,” and “Simple Song,” as well as music from “Gypsy,” “Into the Woods,” and “A Copland Tribute” by Bernstein’s friends and influences, Stephen Sondheim and Aaron Copland. Featuring vocal soloist and Salem College Professor Cristy Brown singing “I Feel a Song Coming On.”

Introduction to West Forsyth High

Rising freshman in the class of 2023 who will be new to West Forsyth are invited to attend “Explore the Possibilities,” an introduction seminar for new students. Come and learn about the offerings West has in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities. The event will be Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. in the Anderson Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Parents of current and rising students are encouraged to attend a school-wide meeting on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. to hear registration information particular to West Forsyth. This meeting will also be held at the Anderson Performing Arts Center Auditorium. If you have questions, call 336-712-4403.

GriefShare program at Clemmons UMC

Clemmons United Methodist Church will have a series of GriefShare, a grief support group every Monday night at 7 p.m. in the Ministry Center. If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, you are invited to join. For more information, call Nancy at 336-971-7275 or Ann at 434-251-0343. Clemmons United Methodist Church is located at 3700 Clemmons Road.

Victory on the Frontline Church

Coffee, juice and pastries are served every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Children’s and adult Sunday school starts at 10 a.m.

Worship service with Pastor Michael Duffield begins at 11 a.m. Gospel music performed by Lonnie & Faye Maines and the Victory Singers. Wednesday evenings is the “Just As I Am” casual and family service. Dinner is served at 6:20 p.m., followed by a Bible study led by Pastor Mike from 7-7:45 p.m. All people of Christian faith are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the church at 336-577-2873 or mktvfl@att.net . Victory on the Frontline Church and Event Center, 4307 Welcome-Arcadia Rd., Lexington.

Kiwanis Club

The Clemmons Kiwanis Club meets at the Trinity Elms Health & Rehab facility at 7449 Fair Oaks Dr. in Clemmons. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. Meeting lasts one hour. Call 703- 2921 for any other information.

Clemmons Civic Club

Clemmons Civic Club, one of the areas oldest community organizations, is now open to both men and women interested in serving the Clemmons community. Meeting are held in the civic club building on Middlebrook Drive the fourth Thursday of the month beginning with dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by an informative program. Your first meal is complimentary. RSVP to David Barson at info@clemmonscivicclub.org .

Rotary Club of Clemmons

Clemmons Rotary Club meets from 7–8 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Village Inn Event Center, 6205 Ramada Dr, Clemmons. Contact Daniel Ballard at 336-608-9122 or d.p.ballard@gmail.com, or visit www.rotaryclubofclemmons.com for more information.

Chamber of Commerce

The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce meetings are held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Historic Broyhill, 3540 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Lunch is $10 for members and guests. Please RSVP to 336-970-5100 or email lewisvilleclemmonschamber@gmail.com.

Lewisville American Legion Post 522

Join a community post that supports our veterans and the town of Lewisville. Responsible for the veteran’s memorial and Memorial Day event at the Shallowford Square in Lewisville. Post also assists in veteran’s funerals. Meets every first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. At the G. Galloway Reynolds Community Center directly behind Lewisville Library. For more info. call Larry at 945-9529.

Clemmons Food Pantry

The Clemmons Food Pantry, now located at 2585 Old Glory Road, Suite 109, Clemmons, is open Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. People may receive services or drop off donations at these times. www.clemmonsfoodpantry.org

Cross Stitching at Shiloh Lutheran

If you enjoy needle crafting, knit, cross-stitch, crochet and non-sewing blanket projects, consider joining the Busy Hands Group, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Located at Shiloh Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 703 Lewisville-Vienna Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023. Items donated to sick, needy and shut-ins.