2025 Calendar of Events

Every Second Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group 

Every Third Mon. 6-8:30 p.m. | Bluegrass Country Music Jam 

Last Thursday each Month | Writers' Group 

Select Saturdays in Summer | Carolina Explorers 'Adventures in Nature' Science Program, ages 8-12 

11 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: James (Percival Everett)

27 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

11 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: The House on Mango Street (S. Cisneros)

27 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

8 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: The Women  (Kristen Hannah)

24 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

13 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: Britt-Marie Was Here (Frederick Backman)

29 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

10 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: An Unfinished Love Story (Doris K. Goodman)

26 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

8 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: A Seal Called Andre  (Harry Goodridge & L.Dietz)

31 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

12 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: Flight Behavior (Barbara Kingsolver)

28 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

9 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: God of the Woods (Liz Moore)

25 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

14 Tues. 4:15 p.m. | Book Discussion Group: The Sequel (Jean Hanff Korelitz)

30 Thurs. 7 p.m. | Writers' Group

Book Discussion Groups:

The discussion group is open to anyone  interested in participating and discussing literature.  No need to sign  up – just come! 

Writers' Group:

Welcome POETS, short story WRITERS and NOVELISTS! Participants meet on the last Thursday of every month (dates are contingent on at least 4 people expressing interest).

The goal of our time together is to share and enjoy our written works, as well as to kindly offer constructive feedback at the writer's discretion. If interested in a date listed on the above calendar, please email Nikki at  zigjoy@zoho.com and include your name in the email. 

Carolina Explorers Adventures in Nature: 

Carolina Explorers “Adventures in Nature” offers fun and free programs for families. Certified NC Environmental Educator and Blue Ridge Naturalist Tamara Randolph leads participants in learning about plants, animals, fungi, rocks, weather and other cool things in nature that make this area such an amazing place to explore! Programs feature adventures at Tate-Evans Park exploring along the greenway. Learn more at www.NCexplorers.com.

Volunteer at the Book Exchange!

Volunteer for a future slot, or to be a substitute. Being a substitute is an easy way to see if you like it!  Direct volunteer questions to Dusty Ross, dkross@uncg.edu.  

It's a small town, but there's lots to do!  You may enjoy these other organizations' offerings also:

• Mayland Community College: Continuing Education Schedule for Spring 2025
• Ensemble Stage Theatre at the Historic Banner Elk School
• BE Artists Gallery at the Historic Banner Elk School
• Banner Elk Body Shop at the Historic Banner Elk School 
• Greater Banner Elk Heritage Foundation
• Lees-McRae Summer Theatre