Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986- 3776

Jim Quick and Coastline perform on the Union Power Stage in Downtown Oakboro

8:00pm - 11:30pm July 02, 2009 - Jim Quick & Coastline was formed out of Wilmington, NC. They perform a mix of Blues, Soul, and R&B. Fans love their unique southern sound, they perform over 300 shows a year. Bring your lawn chair, you won't want to miss them!

JULY LADIES LUNCH BUNCH

The LLB will gather on July 9 at Log Cabin at 11am. Please RSVP to 704/986-3769 by Thur., July 2. All ladies are welcome to join the group.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986-3776

Firefighter Competition sponsored by Efird-Quality Gas

6:00pm - 8:00pm July 02, 2009 - Watch local fire department teams compete in various events for the title in downtown Oakboro

JULY BOOK CLUB

The club meets the first Wed. of each month at 2pm. The book that will be discussed in July is Prodigal Summer.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986-3776

NEW TRIP***SALISBURY TRIP

Fri., July 10

Deadline to Register and Cancel: Fri., June 19

$61 per person, due at the time of registration Join us as we have a fun filled day in Salisbury! For over 250 years Downtown Salisbury has been recognized for its beauty and considered as one of the best places in N.C. for shopping, sightseeing and relaxing. Our diversity of shops, restaurants, antique stores, living history and cultural attractions promise an extraordinary experience! We will have a guided tour of Salisbury, Lunch at the Wrenn House, Visit the NC Transportation Museum where we will have a guided tour and train ride, then its off to historic downtown Salisbury for some shopping! Deluxe Motorcoach transportation, step on guide gratuities, lunch, driver gratuities, tickets to museums and train ride are all included in the price.

Stanly County Senior
Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986- 3776
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday- Friday

Wally Germany & Dave Butler Soft Rock-Acoustic Guitars

7:00pm - 9:00pm July 11, 2009 - July 11, 2009
Wally Germany & Dave Butler Soft Rock-Acoustic Guitars Sponsored by Partners in Health. The concert will take place in front of Locust City Hall. Rocky River Vineyards will be offering wine tasting during the concert; food vendors will be available. For more information please contact Dan Sullivan at 704-781-0028

First Annual Gold Festival at Cotton Patch Gold Mine

July 11, 2009 -
Well have a MINERS SWAP MEET & Family Festival where you and your friends, organization or club can buy, sell, trade or even barter some of your excess goodies that you just dont use anymore. Bring your dredges & high bankers, trommels, pans, shovels, dust, nuggets, specimens, your proven methods and/or swap war stories or grab a bargain or three. GPAA groups get your members together as a group and have a table for $25.00. There'll be vendors with just about everything imaginable set up in our shady sites, gems, gold, food, mine tours, panning and lots more. Tentatively weve got the Coal Hollow Brothers and their fun filled road kills cooking. They are specialists in Dutch Oven Cooking on charcoal. See their web site at mysite.verizon.net/vzeutd8h/ There will be shaker tables, crushers, washers and more available for you to use. Bring you black sand and run across the table, crush- pulverize your rocks. Also Reeds Gold Mine & Mint Hill Hist. said theyd come. Please be kind to your pets, leave them home. For more information please call 704- 463-5797

SID LUCK POTTERY CLASSES

Potter Sid Luck of Seagrove will instruct this class, which will meet on July 14 at the E.E. Waddell Center. Three classes are offered that day (Noon-2 pm; 3-5 pm; and 6-8 pm). All classes are for ages 5 and up. The cost is $10 for residents and $20 for non- residents. Register at the Albemarle Parks and Recreation office at Rock Creek Park. Call 704-984- 9560 with questions or for further information.

Cruize Control

7:00pm - 9:00pm July 16, 2009
Cruize Control Sponsored by: Tarheel Auto SalesThe concert will take place in front of Locust City Hall. Rocky River Vineyards will be offering wine tasting during the concert; food vendors will be available. For more information please contact Dan Sullivan at 704- 781-0028

VETERANS CLUB-

The club will meet Thurs., July 23 at 9am. Breakfast will be served for a $2.00 donation. Please RSVP by Fri., July 17.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax- 704/986-3776

Motivation for a Murder at Dennis Vineyard

6:30pm - 10:00pm July 18, 2009 - July 18, 2009
Welcome to an inspirational and motivational evening with the world-renowned motivational speaking team of Will N. Lighten and Knowie N. Lighten. You will be uplifted and encouraged as you hear their message of positive thinking and generous giving. As in any successful business, there are many people behind the scenes who help bring it all together. You'll want to meet Wiley Foxx, the administrator of N. Lighten Enterprises; accountant Booker B. Slick; Simplicity Simons, assistant to Will; and Will's sister and Image Consultant, Scarlett Hughes. It has come to our attention that Detective Frank Earnest is also in attendance, so if you've got anything to hide, you may not wish to seek him out! Motivational speakers talk a lot about harmony with others and feeling good about yourself...tonight, however, you may notice discord and ill will which lead to murder! It will be up to you and your table of fellow sleuths to discover who the killer is. So, think of a clever name for your table, er, detective agency, and listen carefully for clues. At the designated time, your agency will be asked to formulate a question that your delegated chief detective will ask a suspect. Once all tables have completed their questioning, each detective agency will submit a solution sheet indicating "who done it" and why. The agency to determine the most correct motive and culprit wins. Stories and Characters © 2006 It's A Mystery This Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is put on by "It's A Mystery" from Raleigh. These seasoned actors act out the whole play and then you get to ask questions and solve the mystery. They have already done nine performances here over the last two years to sold out crowds. So if you want to come, please call. Only 140 tickets available! Advanced tickets only. Call 704-982-6090 or 1-800-230- 1743 to order tickets with a credit card or stop in our shop Monday through Saturday from 10 AM until 6 PM or Sunday from 1 to 6 PM. Wine Club Members Price $36 (Tax Included) Non Wine Club Price $40 (Tax Included) Sorry no refunds on tickets sold! Prices include the full play as well as dinner of: Tossed Salad, Fried Chicken, Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans with ham, Bread, Pound Cake and Tea. Wine will be available for sale to those over 21 years of age (we do check ID's)

BINGO!-

Thanks to Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center! They will be offering Bingo and supplying all the prizes at the Sr. Center on Mon., July 27 at 2pm. Please RSVP by Mon., July 20.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax- 704/986-3776

JULY SINGLES SUPPER CLUB

The Singles July gathering is July 24 at Milanos at 6:30pm; RSVP to 704/986-3769 by July 17. All single individuals are welcome to come join the fun.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986-3776

Uwharrie Players Spring Production "The Sound of Music" at The Stanly County Agri Civic Center

7:30pm - 9:30pm July 24, 2009 - July 26, 2009
"Let's start at the very beginning... a very good place to start." This final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for religious life, she is sent to serve as governess for the 7 children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing love and rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy. The family's narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. Based on a true story, it has become a favored stage musical and remains the most popular movie musical of all time! For more information please visit www.uwharrieplayers.org

Legends Show with Patsy Klein, Roy Orbinson, Johnny Cash & Elvis at Rocky River Vineyards

7:00pm - 10:00pm July 31, 2009
Legends Show with Patsy Klein, Roy Orbinson, Johnny Cash & Elvis 7-10pm Single Show Price $20.00 "Singles" Season Pass $80.00 "Couples" Season Pass $140.00 Wine Club "Singles" Season Pass $50.00 Wine Club "Couples" Season Pass $100.00

Includes: Admission, one glass of wine per concert & appetizers "Catering to You" will provide dinner before each concert from 6 - 6:45 RSVP by the Wednesday before each concert $15.00 Per Person includes :Salad, Roll, Entree, Dessert & one glass of wine per person . For more information please call 704-781-5035

Movies in the Park presents Kung Fu Panda

8:00pm - 10:00pm July 31, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Movies Nights start at sunset. We will be offering a Pre-Show and this year we will have vendors where you can have a meal while you are watching a movie. There is no cost to the public to attend these events. The movies are something the whole family can enjoy! All movies will take place in the Athletic Complex on Field #4. For more information please call Dan Sullivan at 704-781-0028

MATTER OF BALANCE

Special Fall Events

(MOB)- Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. MOB is an award-winning, evidence based program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals to increase activity, make changes to reduce falls and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend: anyone concerned about falls, anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, any who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. This class will be Tuesdays and Fridays at the Sr. Center beginning Aug. 4 from 10am-Noon. Refreshments will be provided. Please call to RSVP. Space is limited

***NEW TRIP***CHARLOTTE CITY TOUR

$64 per person, due at the time of registration

Thur., September 3

Trip Opens: Tues., July 7

Deadline to Register and Cancel: Fri., Aug. 7

Join us as we travel back to beautiful downtown Charlotte. This exciting day outing to the queen city offers you the opportunity to take an inside, behind the scenes look at Charlottes finest sports arenas and its banking system. On three, separately guided tours you will have the opportunity to tour the Bank of America Stadium, Time Warner Cable Arena (if touring is allowed that day, the Arena does not book tours until 30 days prior) and Federal Reserve of Charlotte. The trip includes: Roundtrip deluxe motor coach transportation, city tour, driver and step on guide gratuities, all tickets, fees and taxes.

Stanly County Senior
Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986- 3776
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday- Friday

FAUX FASHION SHOW STITCHERS-

If you are interested in making costumes for a faux fashion show the Senior Center is interested in having, please call and let us know.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax- 704/986-3776

Flowers Family Band

7:00pm - 9:00pm August 13, 2009 - August 13, 2009
Flowers Family Band (Bluegrass Music) Sonsored by: TBA.The concert will take place in front of Locust City Hall. Rocky River Vineyards will be offering wine tasting during the concert; food vendors will be available. For more information please contact Dan Sullivan at 704-781-0028

Concert/Street Dances
Locust Parks and Recreation 2009 Spring and Summer Events

(Thursdays @7pm)

July 16 Band: Cruize Control (Beach, Oldies, Rock) Sponsored by:

August 13 Band: Flowers Family Band (Blue Grass) Sponsored by:
Starting this spring will be offering dances/concerts in front of City Hall, (161 Ray Kennedy Dr.) down in Town Center. The plan is do have a wide variety of music so keep you eyes open for advertisements in the near future. We plan to have food vendors and have things for kids to do while the events are going on. (Music we plan to bring in: Rock N Roll, Bluegrass, Beach, Oldies, & Christian Contemporary)

Hip Cats at Rocky River Vineyards

7:00pm - 10:00pm August 14, 2009 - Aug 14 Hip Cats 7-10pm
Single Show Price
$20.00 "Singles" Season Pass $80.00 "Couples" Season Pass $140.00 Wine Club "Singles" Season Pass $50.00 Wine Club "Couples" Season Pass $100.00 Includes: Admission, one glass of wine per concert & appetizers "Catering to You" will provide dinner before each concert from 6 - 6:45 RSVP by the Wednesday before each concert $15.00 Per Person includes :Salad, Roll, Entree, Dessert & one glass of wine per person . For more information please call 704.781.5035 or visit www.rockyrivervineyards.com

***NEW TRIP***VETERANS CLUB PRESENTS: FORT BRAGG

$39 per person & $4.25 cash for lunch

Thurs., October 1 Trip Opens: Fri., July 24 Deadline to Register and Cancel: Fri., Aug. 21

We will return to Fort Bragg to see the sights we missed! We will have an in depth tour of the military base. Some items we may get to do are: attend Golden Knights video/Q&A/briefing session, attend XVIII Airborne Corps Capabilities briefing, view off-size jumps by parachute demonstration teams, tour chapels, tour fire station, tour barracks, motor pool and parachute packing shed, view range activities, view battle simulation center, view UH-60 Blackhawk simulator, or visit 41st Squadron Life Support Demonstration. Individuals will need a picture ID as proof of US Citizenship. Full details for this trip are forthcoming.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986- 3776

THURSDAYS AT THE STATION

8pm at Market Station every Thursday in downtown Albemarle. Please bring comfortable seating. No charge but all donations collected at the concert go to the band. Concessions are available.

2009 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

July 2... SINGING AMERICANS... Patriotic Choral

July 9... TAPESTRY... Pop

July 16... KEITH & COMPANY... Gospel

July 23... ABUNDANT LIFE... Gospel

July 30... OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD... Bluegrass

August 6... IRONIC DISTANCE ... Pop

August 13... NO CONCERT

August 20... No. 1 UNO ... Bluegrass

August 27... THE TESTIMONIANS... Gospel

Movies in the Park-

Movies are at Locust City Athletic Complex on Field #4

June 26- Fireproof- Sponsored by: New Life Church

July 31- Kung Fu Panda- Sponsored by: Clinical & Consultant Solutions & Medical Pharmacy of Locust

August 28 Bedtime Stories- Sponsored by: Blue Baboons Funtime Events

September 25 (make-up date)

Last year we avg. about 175 people per every Movie Night. This event is free to the public as long as we get a sponsor for the event. Movies begin as Sunset and usually we do a pre-show at 7pm. The Movie Night was a great success. The cost to run the movie night is $1000.00 per movie. If you find a business that would like to sponsor but says they cant afford it then see if they would CO-Sponsor the event w/ someone. In these economic times it is cool w/ me if (4) businesses get together and sponsor an event.

CROCHETING-

Beginning in Sept., the Crochet group invites you to come and learn to crochet! They will take two new individuals each Thurs. in Sept. and you must RSVP. They meet Thur.s at 10am.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986- 3776

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE EE WADDELL CENTER

We will be hosting an ice cream social at the EE Waddell Center Sept. 2 at 2pm. Please RSVP.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986- 3776

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE EE WADDELL CENTER

We will be hosting an ice cream social at the EE Waddell Center Sept. 2 at 2pm. Please RSVP.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986- 3776

ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE EE WADDELL CENTER

We will be hosting an ice cream social at the EE Waddell Center Sept. 2 at 2pm. Please RSVP.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986- 3776

Kellie Pickler, Taylor Swift at Time Warner Cable Arena

Taylor Swift Saturday, Sep 5 - 7:30p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC
Taylor swift's 2009 North American fearless tour will stop at Time Warner Cable Arena Saturday, September 5th.. One of the most anticipated musical experiences of the year, Taylor Swift's fearless tour will feature an incredibly theatrical presentation of graphics, sets and visual elements designed by Taylor herself.

Price: $22.00 - $51.50
Age Suitability: None Specified
Tags: There are no tags.

Taylor's good friend, American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler, will join Taylor as a featured artist on all of the dates.
Kellie's current single, "Best Days Of Your Life", is a revenge song that she co-wrote with Taylor, who lends background vocals on the album as well. Gloriana represents an exciting new and vibrant force in country music. The group consists of four uniquely talented and enthusiastic young musicians joining forces to create a fresh, one-of-a-kind sound with soaring four-part harmonies and an electric stage presence.

ART CLASSES-

Faith Alexander will be back with us this fall to instruct another session of Art Classes. The class will be Tuesday nights Aug. 4 Sept. 8 from 6pm-8:30pm. The cost is $15 per person and space is limited. The class will consist of instructions in drawing, colored pencils, pastels and will focus primarily on watercolors.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax- 704/986-3776

Right Turn Clyde

7:00pm - 9:00pm September 10, 2009 -
Right Turn Clyde
(Rock,Oldies,Cover band) Sponsored by: Bank of Stanly, Home Savings Bank, Rocky River Vineyards, & Tiger Lily.The concert will take place in front of Locust City Hall. Rocky River Vineyards will be offering wine tasting during the concert; food vendors will be available. For more information please contact Dan Sullivan at 704-781-0028

What is Rubber Stamping?-

Rubber Stamping is a beautiful and exciting craft that allows you to make greeting cards, scrapbook, and make all kinds of useful projects. On September 15th at 7pmwe will have a demonstration on different stamping techniques, and you will be assisted as you do a make and take project. Products will be on display and may be ordered. Be sure to look for the samples on our bulletin board in the lobby of the senior Center. And then when we have you hooked on stamping, we invite you to join us every month with the group called Inky Fingers that meets at the Senior Center to stamp and share ideas. Please RSVP by Thurs., Sept. 10. If you are a seasoned stamper you are invited to come too. Please call to sign up or speak with Olivia if you have any questions.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax- 704/986-3776

***NEW TRIP***ITS A MYSTERY

$74 per person, due at the time of registration

Tues., October 20 Trip Opens: Fri., July 24 Deadline to Register and Cancel: Fri., Sept. 11

Join us as we travel to ??? for a spectacular mystery day trip you will never forget. Upon arrival, we will stop at the ??? Outlet. While there, you will have lunch on your own. After lunch we will sample some ??? potato ??? at a ???. We will learn about ??? and go to ??? for a pig of a time. Then we are off to the ??? Museum where we will tour and have dinner and a movie, popcorn included. Afterwards we will depart for home. Hint: Famous North Carolinian. Price includes all ticket costs, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all taxes and fees.

(Think you know where were going? Come to the Sr. Center and fill out an contest form on where you think were heading, date your entry and drop it in the box in the lobby. The first person who guesses correctly wins a prize. You must be on the trip to participate).

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986-3776

2009 Cruisin- Downtown Albemarle Schedule:

(Third Friday of each month)

June 19th
July 17th
August 21st
September 18th
October 16th

Oakboro Fire & Rescue Presents: The Big Lick National Truck & Tractor Pull

7:00pm September 26, 2009 - Oakboro Fire & Rescue Presents: The Big Lick National Truck & Tractor Pull September 26 & 27 2008 7:00 PM Both Nights.Located at 640 South Oak Ridge Rd. (Hwy 205) in Oakboro at Big Lick Festival Park. Truck Classes: 2 Wheel Drive Blown Modified Diesel 4 x 4 Super Street Diesel. Tractor Classes: Hot Farm Heavy Super Stock Super Farm Multi- Engine Modified Gates open at 5:00 PM Sponsored By: Oakboro Tractor & Equipment www.oakborotractor.com Southern Truck & Tractor Pullers Association www.stpahome.com Hinsons Auction www.hinsonauction.com. For more information please visit www.hinsonauction.com

***NEW TRIP***CARL HURLEY & JEANNE ROBERTSON

$59 per person due at the time of registration

Tues., November 10 Trip Opens: Fri., July 31 Deadline to Register and Cancel: Fri., Oct. 2

Join us as we travel to Winston Salem, NC to see Carl Hurley and Jeanne Robertson in Comic Dynamite a comedy show.  Carl Hurley, drawing from his roots in the tradition of such other American humorists as Andy Griffith and Garrison Keillor, delights audiences with his reflections on life as viewed by a native Appalachia with singular sense of the absurd. Jeanne Robertson is originally from Graham, NC. (She) specializes in hilarious humor based on her life experiences. Speaking to thousands of people annually, she utilizes her positively funny style to illustrate that a sense of humor is much more than a laughing matter. There will be early registration for those who come to see Carl Hurley DVD on Tues., July 21 at 10am. Please RSVP. Popcorn and drinks will be sold.

Stanly County Senior Services Department
283 N. Third St.,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986-3776

KID'S MOVIE NIGHT

This program for ages 5-11 is held the first Friday of each month, and will feature a family-friendly movie and refreshments. Call 704-984- 9569 to register.

2009 Schedule for Oakboro Cruise-in & Burnout

OAKBORO - The 2009 schedule has just been released for the Oakboro Cruise-in & Burnout.

The event is always held on the fourth Friday of the month.

The dates are: June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov/ 27. The December event will not be held as it falls on Christmas Day.

The small town of Oakboro has become recognized for hosting the monthly events where thousands of people flock to town to see shiny classic and street rod cars. They also get to socialize and listen to squealing tires during the burnout. Cruise-ins begin at 5 p.m. and the burnout starts at 9:30 p.m.

Oakboro is located on NC 205 just off NC 24/27 between Charlotte and Albemarle.

More information is available call Jerry Crayton at 704-467-4992.

KID'S MOVIE NIGHT

This program for ages 5-11 is held the first Friday of each month, and will feature a family-friendly movie and refreshments. Call 704-984- 9569 to register.

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. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday. 704-986- 3777.

MEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE
This mens' service club provides assistance to families and mentoring for youth in the South Albemarle community. The group meets at the E.E. Waddell Community Center on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.

YOUNG WOMEN IN ACTION
This womens' service club gives young women ages 9 to 18 the opportunity to learn through mentoring with positive role models. No registration or dues is charged. The group meets every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 at the E.E. Waddell Community Center.

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