Local Happenings - Rural Hall

Here are some Local Happenings for the Rural Hall area from Rural Hall Messenger

On Monday nights: A knitting club meets at the Rural Hall Library at 7 pm. A facilitator is on-site to help beginners and to share tips and techniques with more advanced knitters. Take a project and join the group for inspiration and and good conversation. Call 703-2970 for more information.

Every Monday and Friday: Chair Exercise, a program of exercise designed to increase strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health is held at 10am at the Rural Hall Library, led by a staff member of the Forsyth County Health Department. To learn more, call 703-2970.

First Monday of each month: The Lifespan Center holds its regular board meetings from 5 pm until 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. For further information, contact Mrs. Zelner Miller at 969-5104.

Every fourth Monday: The "Garden Spot of the World" Club meets in the basement of Rural Hall Moravian Church at 7 pm. Approximately 30 members including men, women, and families who love any type of gardening and want to beautify RH through the use of plants. Guest speakers and refreshments are offered. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

On Tuesdays: The Living Well, Rural Hall Center for Lifelong Learning will be open every Tuesday morning from 9am until 12 noon for fellowship, fun and a cup of coffee or cold drink. Make new friends and meet the old friends.

First Tuesday of each month: The Rural Hall Senior Citizens Club meets at 11:30 am the first Tuesday of every month for a pot luck lunch, fellowship and a program. Everyone over the age of 55 is invited to attend. Contact Dot Patterson at 969-6156 for more information.

First Tuesday of each month: The Rural Hall Book Club meets at the Rural Hall Library at 7 pm for lively discussions of favorite books. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 703-2970 for more information.

First Tuesday of each month: Everyone is welcome to the tatting workshop for beginners held at the Rural Hall Library at 3pm. Sue Miller, a lifelong tatter and a member of the NC Regional Lacers Association will present the workshop. All supplies will be provided. For more information, call 703-2970.

Third Tuesday of each month: The Rural Hall Area Business Association meets at the Mayflower Seafood Restaurant at 12:30 pm. Each meeting consists of an organized program and/or speaker. Cost is $10 for non-members and free for members! First-time business visitors eat free. A great way to get your business involved with your community, colleagues, and local government.

Third Tuesday of the month: Join the Rural Hall It's Sew Fun Sewing Club from 6pm until 8pm at the Rural Hall Library. Bring your sewing machine and a project you need help with or come to share ideas with other creative sewers. Beginners and more advanced sewers are welcome.

Third Tuesday of the month: Club 66, a community senior citizen group, meets at 10:30 am the third Tuesday of each month at Providence Moravian Church. The meeting also includes a potluck meal and entertainment. For more information, contact Frances McGee at 767-3724.

On Wednesdays: Enjoy the company of other quilters and share ideas at the Rural Hall Library from 10am until 1pm during the Quilting Club time. Everyone is welcome.

On Thursdays: The Rural Hall Branch Library presents a preschool story time from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. Kids ages 18 months to 5 years are invited to the library for stories, songs, crafts, and fun!

Tuesday, December 13: A program, "Choosing and Caring for Trees" will be held at 6pm at the Visitor Center at Historic Bethabara Park.

Tuesday, December 13: Come "Celebrate Christmas" with The Living Well from 9am until 12noon. Meet old friends or make new ones during this time of fun and fellowship. The Living Well is located in the lower level of First Baptist Church of Rural.

Tuesday, December 13: Santa will be visiting the Rural Hall Library! The party kicks off with food and fun at 6pm, and Santa will be coming around 7pm. So bring the kiddies and your cameras, and join us for a jolly old time.

Thursday, December 15: Join the Rural Hall Library as they make holiday ornaments out of KUDZU beginning at 3pm! Add something a little different to your Holiday tree this year. Registration is required. Please call 703-2970 to register.

Friday, December 16: Help decorate the sanctuary of Nazareth Lutheran Church beginning at 6pm. There is plenty to do and many hands make light work! When the work is done, play Christmas Cookie Bingo. Bring several dozen cookies wrapped in small batches of 4 to 6, depending on size. The cookies will be the Bingo prizes.

Saturday, December 17: Rural Hall Moravian Church will host its 2nd Annual Angel Breakfast from 8:30am until 10am. Church members, family, neighbors and friends with children between the ages of 3 years old up to the 5th grade please register by calling 283-0614, or for more information, call Myra Perryman at 969-6541.

Sunday, December 18: Truman Capote's much-loved story, A Christmas Memory, is performed by Robin Voiers in an original adaptation. The play, a heartwarming view of the holidays in simpler times, will mark its 25th anniversary at Reynolda House this year at 3pm. Members/students $8, non-members $12.

Tuesday, December 20: The Living Well, Rural Hall Center for Lifelong Learning will host caroling and refreshments from 9am until 12 noon. The Living Well is located in the lower level of First Baptist Church Rural Hall located on Broad Street next to the library.

Wednesday, December 21: Meet at Nazareth Lutheran Church at 5:15pm to go Christmas Caroling to the church's shut ins.

Saturday, December 24: Nazareth Lutheran Church will hold its Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship at 7pm. The church is located at 460 Bethania-Rural Hall Road.

Sunday, December 25: There will be no Sunday school, but Worship will be held at 10am at Nazareth Lutheran Church located on Bethania-Rural Hall Road at the intersection of Tobaccoville Road.

Tuesday, December 27: Bingo will be held at The Living Well on Broad Street from 9:30am until 11:30am.

Sunday, January 1: A pot luck breakfast will be held at nazareth Lutheran Church beginning at 9:30am. Worship will begin at 11am.