Events for the week of June 20

For more information on these and other programs, check the online calendar of events at www.forsythlibrary.org or call 336-703-2920. The Clemmons Branch Library is located at 3554 Clemmons Road in Clemmons.

Children’s programs:

Children’s Story times: Join in for great books, finger plays, songs and crafts. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers (ages 18 months-3 years), Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers (ages 3-5).

Chess Club: Come join the Clemmons Branch Library on Monday, June 24, at 6 p.m. to play the game of kings. Chess sets will be provided so bring your moves. Open to beginners and players with all levels of expertise. Open to ages 7-17.

Summer reading programs:

Galaxy Slime: On Saturday, June 22, at noon, learn how to read recipes, measure and mix and experiment with trial and error while making ooey-gooey slime to take home and enjoy. All materials will be provided. This program is for ages 10-17 and registration is required. Register at the library circulation desk or by calling 336-703-2920.

American Indian Astronomy: On Wednesday, June 26, at 3 p.m. learn how different Plains Tribes relied on the sun, moon, and stars every day. Then use native symbols and a variety of materials to create a decorative pouch. Presented by the Museum of Anthropology. This program is for ages 10-17 and registration is required. Register at the library circulation desk or by calling 336-703-2920.

Star Boy – A Blackfoot Legend: The Museum of Anthropology will be at the Clemmons Branch Library on Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. Using objects from the museum’s collection, children will learn about why the sun, the moon, and the stars are so important to the Blackfoot tribe and other Plains groups. With a variety of materials, children will create decorative tipis. This program is for all ages and registration is required. To register, visit or call the library at 336-703-2920.

Adult programs:

How NASA Put Man on the Moon: On Friday, June 28, at 10 a.m. learn about the early days of NASA, including the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo projects from NASA Solar System Ambassador Annette Horsley.

Book Lovers’ Club: The Clemmons Branch Library’s Book Lovers’ Club meets every first Monday of the month (unless the date falls on a holiday). Join this dynamic group for a great discussion of a selected title. Free and open to the public. The next meeting will be on July 1 at 6:30 p.m. with a discussion of “Kingdom of the Blind” by Louise Penny.

Clemmons Cookin’ Club: If you enjoy cooking, come join the Clemmons Cookin’ Club. Come in and choose a recipe from a pre-selected book and a copy will be made for you. Bring in the finished dish on the day of the meeting to share with other members. Expand your palate by tasting all the recipes, connect with people who enjoy cooking, and discuss the recipes. Call 336-703-2920 if you have questions. The program will last about one hour. The next meeting is at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, in the auditorium at 3554 Clemmons Road. Visit or call the library for more information.

Community Health Fair

The Community Health Fair will be Saturday, June 22, at 9 a.m. to noon in the St. Peter’s Family Life Enrichment Center and will have screenings and information, along with food and activities for children as well. For more information, call the church at 336-650-0200. St. Peters Church and World Outreach Center is located at 3683 Old Lexington Road in Winston-Salem.

Bethlehem United Methodist hosts Independence Day celebration and picnic

The Young at Heart ministry at Bethlehem United Methodist Church will host its annual Independence Day celebration and picnic on Thursday, July 4, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The community is invited. The event will be at the church picnic shelter, but in the event of inclement weather will move to the Family Life Center. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and paper products will be provided, but everyone attending should bring a covered dish and dessert. Volunteers are also needed to make homemade ice cream. There will be a patriotic program as well as bluegrass music by a local band. For more information, call 336-712-9946. Bethlehem United Methodist Church is located at 321 Redland Road in Advance.

Community Clothes Closet

Newcomers and Neighbors meeting

Newcomers and Neighbors of the greater Winston-Salem area holds its monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Coffee and social time is at 9:45 a.m. with meeting to follow. The meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem. For membership information, email wsnewcomers@gmail.com or go to
www.newcomers-Winston-Salem.com.