Ongoing

• 10:30 a.m.—Preschool storytime for ages 2-5 will be held at the Boonville Community Public Library every Thursday. This will consist of stories, songs, and crafts. For more information, call 367-7737.

•10:30 a.m.—A Great way to start of the new year, by joining TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss program meets every Friday weigh-in at 11 a.m. Meeting at your local Boonville Community Public Library. Any questions, please call 336-367-7737.

Friday, Jan. 6

• 5:30 p.m.—Winter Heat, an exhibit of oils and collages by Karen McEachin Breit—Guaranteed to warm you up during the coldest month of the year Miami native Karen McEachin Breit’s vividly colored nature-themed oils and contemplative collages will put the heat back into your world. The artist’s unique color sense captures nature’s subtle changes, moods and rhythms. Live orchids and tropical plants contribute a tropical touch to the opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6^th. The public is invited. The exhibit runs from Jan. 6 through March 3.

Friday, Jan. 13

• 6:30 p.m.—Calling all writers! Start out the New Year with a reading at Writer’s Open Mic at the Third Branch Cafe, 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville. Presented by the NC Writers Network and the Yadkin Arts Council. Questions? Email suzyb3@gmail.com to register.

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