Celebrate Valentines here at the vineyard with roasting marsh mellow's over a bonfire, dance the night away, play fun games, enjoy a delicious three course meal . $25 a person . Please call for reservation at 704.781.5035. For more information call 704.781.5035.

Winter Moonlight Lovers'
Dance at the Stanly County Fair Grounds

February 11, 2012 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Winter Moonlight Lovers' Dance Sponsored by American Legion Post 76 Saturday February 11, 2012 at 7PM. Prepare for a night of romance filled with dancing and hors d'oeuvres. DJ Scooter will be playing special requests to make your night truly magical. Cost is $10.00 per person. The Stanly County Fair Grounds is located at 24302 Hwy 52 South Business, Albemarle. For more information please call 704.983.2913.

Falling River Gallery Presents Jewelry Show and Sale

February 04, 2012 - February 18, 2012
Falling River Gallery Presents Jewelry Show and Sale. Falling Rivers Gallery is located at 119 West Main Street Albemarle. For more information please call 704.983.4278

A Time for Brides

February 19, 2012 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Dennis Vineyards in Albemarle, NC is hosting a Bridal Show on February 19th called, "A Time for Brides". They will have over 40 different Vendors showcasing everything from the Cake to the Dj! There is always a great turnout so if you're planning a wedding, this is the place to be! For more information please contact 704.982.6090.

Star Systems Regional Dance Competition at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center

February 17, 2012 - February 19, 2012
Star Systems Regional Dance Competition at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center February 17-19. For more information please call 704.986.3666, 24-hr Coming Events Hotline: 704.986.3816

JERSEY BOYS
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Thursday February 23, 2012 $110 per person, due at time of registration Deadline to RSVP and Cancel: Friday, December 30 A Tony Award winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy Devito and Nick Massi. JERSEY BOYS tells the phenomenal story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history!
This trip includes:
Orchestra seating at the Belk Theater at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Char-lotte NC,
roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation, standard taxes, driver gratuities and fees.

Pamela Sullivan
Program Coordinator
Stanly County Senior Services
283 N. Third Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704)986-3769
(704)986-3776 Fax
pallen@co.stanly.nc.us

Senior Center Trips

JERSEY BOYS

Thursday February 23, 2012
$110 per person, due at time of registration

A Tony Award winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy Devito and Nick Massi. JERSEY BOYS tells the phenomenal story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.
This trip includes:
Orchestra seating at the Belk Theater at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte NC, roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation, standard taxes, driver gratuities and fees.

The following is Activity Information from the Stanly County Senior Center 283 N. Third St. Albemarle, NC 28001 For More information call Pamela Allen at 704/986- 3781

Senior Center trips are open to the public; there are no age requirements. If you have never traveled with us, we invite you to join us! All trips are taken on a deluxe motorcoach. For individuals who have never been on this type bus, you have a captains chair, often times a foot rest, reclining seat, TVs to play movies and the bus does have a restroom. Visa, Mastercard & Discover are accepted.

Stanly County Museum

Feb23/Presentation by Roger Martin on the Bronze bust of the Duke of Albemarle at 7pm in the Community Room of City Hall. Free Event. This slide presentation will cover the complete process of creating a fine art bronze casting. Roger will also discuss the research involved including historical information about the Duke of Albemarle and how the City of Albemarle got its name. Call the Stanly County Library to register 704-986- 3755

Stanly County Winter Wine Festival

February 25, 2012 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Stanly County Winter Wine Festival Saturday, February 25th 2012 Market Station Noon - 6:00pm. For more information please contact: Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation 704.984.9415

"Let's Hang On" Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute

February 26, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm - "Let's Hang On" Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Sunday, February 26, 2012 4:00. Lets Hang On pays tribute to the 60s icon, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Like the Broadway hit The Jersey Boys, Lets Hang On features a band and four talented, professional performers who duplicate the 60s heart throbs and have the trademark moves of the legendary artists. The rhythms, dancing, fashions, and talent result in one of the most in demand tributes in America. Tight harmonies, that famous falsetto, and classic hits (Big Girls Dont Cry, Stay, Cant Take My Eyes Off of You) keep audiences singing along and tapping their toes! HANG ON! For more information please call 704.986.3666
The Stanly County Agri-Civic Center is located at 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.

The Talent Company presents Little Shop of Horrors

March 16, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Talent Company presents Little Shop of Horrors at the Albemarle High School Auditorium. A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon Audrey II grows into an ill-tempered, foul- mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!

The 208th Army Band at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center

March 24, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm -
The 208th Army Band at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Saturday, March 24, 2011 7:30 PM. The 208th Army Band history began in 1956 when the band was activated as the 100th Division Band. In 2008 the band was assigned as a separate unit under the 81st Regiment Support Command and relocated to Concord, N.C. CW3 Timothy J. Lyden, Commander/Bandmaster, earned a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Youngstown State University, and he currently has 26 years of military service. The band performs concerts and military marches for active duty troops and the civilian population. Selected musicians are members of combo and jazz ensembles within the band. The mission of the 208th Army Band is to build morale and community relations throughout North and South Carolina and to serve active duty troops wherever deployed. For more information please call 704.986.3666 or visit www.stanlyconcert.com. The Stanly County Agri-Civic Center is located at 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Stanly County Partnership for Children presents a production of the The Commedia Cinderella

Stanly County Partnership for Children presents a production of the The Commedia Cinderella by the Tarradiddle Players on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the Central Elementary School Auditorium located at 250 N. 3rd St., Albemarle. Tickets are $5.00 per person and may be purchased at the Partnership office, First Bank locations or at the door the day of the show. In this funny, fast-paced show, the Tarradiddle Players put a slapstick spin on one of the worlds most famous fairytales. Beautiful Cinderella is forced to work as a kitchen maid by her mean Stepmother and two ugly Stepsisters, but thanks to a little help from her Fairy Godmother, she still has a chance to win the hand of the handsome Prince. With roots in the humorous, physical acting style of Italian Commedia dellarte, this production is a lighthearted treat.

For more information, please call 704-982-2038.

Tammy H. Albertson, Programs & Outreach Coordinator
Stanly County Partnership For Children
1000 North First Street, Suite 8
Albemarle, North Carolina 28001
704-982-2038
704-983-8981 - fax

Wagfest

May 05, 2012 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

Wagfest is an event to help raise awareness for homeless pets. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Stanly County. This is the 5th annual event and is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 · 9:00am - 1:00pm at the YMCA Cannon Memorial Park in Albemarle NC. For more information please call 704.984.2771

City Lake Canoeing Tour

May 05, 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Come out and enjoy the scenery and weather with Albemarle Parks & Recreation as they tour the beautiful venue of City Lake Park from the water. This canoe expedition will meet at City Lake Park on May 5th at 2:00 pm. Groups will paddle to the City Lake dam and/or up into Long Creek. Boats will be available. The deadline for registration is April 27. The cost is $5.00. Enrollment is limited to 20 people. For more information please call the Albemarle Parks and Recreation at 704.984.9560.

SummerDaze Band @ Locust Cruise-In

May 20, 2012 - 5:00pm - 10:00am
The City of Locust host a Summer Concert Series and Summer Movie Series in their beautiful Downtown. On May 20th the band "SummerDaze" will perform. The concerts are always on the same days as the Locust Cruise-In. All performances start at 6:00pm. The Locust Cruise-In starts at 5:00 in the Locust Town Center. The concert series and Cruise In is a great time to get outside and enjoy wonderful music and unique cars in a beautiful setting. For more information please contact Locust Town Hall at 704.888.5260

Stanly Parents of Twins and Triplets

When: 7:00 PM - Second Tuesday of each month

Where: Locust Presbyterian Church Stanly Parents of Twins and Triplets are...

* Parents that help promote interest in and knowledge through the exchange of ideas about delivering and caring for their children

* Parents who listen to your concerns, share your experiences and offer hints and suggestions

* Parents who become friends by sharing the joys and trials of parenting multiples.

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. We meet at the Locust Presbyterian Church. The church is located on Hwy. 24/27 in Locust. All mothers of multiple births are invited to attend. We have members from Stanly, Montgomery, Cabarrus, Union and Rowan counties. Meeting topics vary from speaker to support group sessions. When you join SPOTT, you will have a built in support network. We also have a lending library available for members. You will receive our monthly newsletter "THE SPOTT- SPOTLIGHT". When you join, your dues include membership in our State and National Organization. Our National Mothers of Twins Club sends out bi-monthly publication, "Notebook". Some of SPOTT events held throughout the year include:
* Monthly Meetings
* Moms Night Out
* Play Dates (Bring all your children)
* Fall and Spring Clothing and Equipment Sale
* Couples Valentines Dinner
* Family Outings
* Christmas Party
* State and National Conventions

History of SPOTT

Stanly Parents of Twins was founded January 16, 1996. The club has been a member of the National Organization of Twins Clubs, Inc. (NOMOTC) since September 1996. The club has been a member of North Carolina Mothers of Multiples (NCMOM) since January 1997. In 2002 we added Triplets to our name.
The National Organization of Mothers of Multiples was founded in 1960 and includes over 475 clubs from across the country. NOMOTC has a wonderful website full of great information (www.nomotc.org). The annual convention is held the last week in July, in different locations each year. North Carolina Mothers of Multiples was founded in 1985 and includes 13 member clubs. They also have a website full of local information (ncmom.org). The annual convention is held the first weekend in November in various cities in NC. For more information email: spottnc@gmail.com

Stanly County Museum

Stanly County Museum, 245 E. Main St., Albemarle - Museum includes Snuggs House, 112 N. Third St. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Call for more info. 704-986- 3777.

MEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE
This mens service group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 6 pm at the E.E. Waddell Center. The group is dedicated to making a positive difference in the South Albemarle Community.

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