Anson County Chamber of Commerce

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Community Calendar 2010

To add an event to the Calendar, call the Anson County Chamber of Commerce
at 704-694-4181 or e-mail to Chamber

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2010

Handmade quilt being raffled off to benefit Relay for Life

     A batik "Sunburst" handmade quilt is being raffled off by the New Beginnings Cancer Support Group to benefit the 2010 Relay for Life event, May 21-22. Tickets for the 80-inch by 90-inch quilt are $1 each; and are available at Lacy's H.W. Little Hardware, Fancy Crafts, Anson Bank & Trust and New Beginnings members. The drawing will be held at the Relay for Life ceremony on May 21.


Distribution meetings set for hearing loss equipment

     Pre-registration is underway for group meetings at the Hampton B. Allen Library, 120 S. Greene St., Wadesboro, that will determine eligibility and provide assistance with an application for hearing loss equipment.
     The program is available for low income North Carolinians who are deaf, hard of hearing, those with vision and hearing loss, or with a speech impairment -- and includes either an amplified telephone or a hearing aid. The service is free.
     To register for the upcoming information sessions, call the Charlotte Regional Center of the N.C. Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing at 704.568.8558 or toll-free at 800.835.5302. Those who register for the session will be given more details, including a list of documents needed to provide eligibility for the program.

Donations sought for Prom Night 2010 dresses

     "Please help us make Prom Night, a special night for so many young people, happen for our young ladies," asks Nichole Cox, a Prom Night coordinator. "We are asking for gently worn dresses or monetary donations to give as many girls as possible the chance to attend the Spring 2010 Anson High School Prom Night in style."
     Donated dresses and/or donations may be dropped off at the high school; or mailed to Anson High School, 96 Anson High School Road, Wadesboro, N.C., 28170. For more information, call Cox at 704.690.0615 or e-mail cox.nichole@anson.k12.nc.us.


Library offers help with computer skills

     Hampton B. Allen Library's Me-Wow Computer Bus will be in the Anson County Department of Social Services parking lot from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each month to offer assistance with computer skills, resumes, e-mail addresses and looking up information on the Internet. For more information, call 704.694.5177 or visit www.srls.info.


HOLLA!-sponsored '100 Reasons to Achieve' project begins

     HOLLA! (Helping Our Loved ones Learn and Achieve) has announced the "100 Reasons to Achieve" project will end on May 26. Students who attend class and have not chosen a Step 4 from the beginning to the end of each nine-week period will qualify to receive HOLLA! awards -- that may be in the form of cash, certificates or other incentives.
     For more information, visit www.wadesboro.com.


Free tax preparation, e-filing offered

     New Ventures Business Development Inc., located in South Piedmont Community College's Lockhart-Taylor Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro, is offering free tax preparation and e-filing.
     Certified tax preparers will be available to assist with tax preparation from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment, call 704.272.5457.
     Documents needed to file 2009 tax forms include: a valid driver's license or state-issued I.D.; Social Security cards and birth dates for all individuals on the tax return; wage and earnings statements from all employers (W-2, W-2G and Form 1099); interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099); Tax Year 2008 federal and state returns (if available); Tax Year 2009 tax package (if received); other revelent information about income and expenses; all receipts (if itemizing deductions); and banking documents (for direct deposit of refund).

Pre-K, kindergarten registration dates announced

     The Anson County School System has announced the following dates for pre-K and kindergarten registration:

  • Morven Elementary -- 9:00-11:00 a.m., March 12 (for pre-K and kindergarten)

  • Peachland-Polkton Elementary -- 9:00-11:00 a.m., March 29 (kindergarten only)

  • Wadesboro Primary -- 9:00-11:00 a.m., April 1 (kindergarten only)

  • Lilesville Elementary -- 9:00-11:00 a.m., April 23 (kindergarten only)

     Children must be registered in the school district in which they reside. To attend kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before Aug. 31, 2010; to attend pre-K classes, a child must be four years old on or before Aug. 31, 2010.
     Documents and/or information needed for pre-school registration include: a certified birth certificate, shot record, Social Security card for the child, health assessment (if already completed), and at least two proofs of residence showing a 911 address.
     For more information, call the school nurse at the school in the child's attendance area.

Clubs and organizations meetings

  • Wadesboro Rotary Club, each Thursday at 12:15 p.m., at Twin Valley Country Club.

  • Wadesboro Civitan Club, each Friday at noon, at the Scout Hut.

  • Kilwinning Lodge No. 64, AF&AM, the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the Lodge.

  • Anson County Sons of Confederate Veterans (Camp 860), last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Hardison-Bradley Room at Hampton B. Allen Library.

  • Anson County NAACP, every third Sunday at 5:00 p.m., in the Hardison-Bradley Room at Hampton B. Allen Library.

  • VFW Post 10403 Auxiliary, the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

  • Domestic Violence Support Group, each Monday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Anson County Domestic Violence Coalition office, Wadesboro.

  • Caregiver Support Group, the second Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m.at First Presbyterian Church, Wadesboro. For info, call 704.694.3156 or 704.695.3233.

  • The Pee Dee North Chapter of Compassionate Friends, the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Training Room at Pee Dee Electric. For info, call 704.692.2425 or 704.826.6063.

  • New Beginnings cancer support group third Monday at 6:00p.m. at First United Methodist Church (except June, July, August). For info, call 704.693.5211.


MARCH

March 11 -- The North Pee Dee Chapter of COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Training Room at Pee Dee Electric. Richard Tamura will be the guest speaker. For more information, call 704.694.8774.

March 11 -- New Ventures Business Development Inc. and South Piedmont Community College will conduct an OPEN HOUSE from 5:00-6:30 p.m. to showcase the new Anson Community Kitchen. Guests may tour the kitchen, have questions answered, learn the equipment functions and their capacities, and obtain an application with guidelines. The Anson County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m. and refreshments will be provided by Anson-based caterers. The commercial kitchen is located adjacent to the Ingram Room at SPCC's Lockhart-Taylor Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro. For the kitchen contract, guidelines and other information, visit www.ansonkitchen.org or call 704-272-5457.

March 12 -- The Anson County Chamber of Commerce's MARKETING COMMITTEE will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

March 12 -- The Wadesboro Civitan Club will hold a LUCKY HOTDOG lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Scout Hut, located on North Washington Street, Wadesboro. The $5 lunch will include two grilled, all-beef hotdogs, potato chips and dessert. Dine-in, pick-up or rapid deliveries will be available. For deliveries, call Betty at 704.694.4854 before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Proceeds will help support the Anson County Special Olympics.

March 14 -- The Anson County Arts Council will hold a "MEET and GREET the Artists" reception from 2:00-4:30 p.m. at the arts council's gallery, 110 S. Rutherford St., Wadesboro. Featured artists will include woodcrafter Joe Madaras, illustrator Chris Calvin and watercolorist Melody Dupre. The reception is free. The event is planned for the second Sunday of each month. For more information, call 704.694.4950.

March 15 -- The Brown Bag Book Club will be looking for a POT of GOLD at noon at the Hampton B. Allen Library, 120 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. A potluck lunch will be offered. The public is invited. For more information, call 704.694.5177.

March 15 -- The Anson County Partnership for Children's EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Partnership, 117 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4036.

March 16 -- The Anson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

March 16-18 -- A class for school BUS DRIVERS will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Anson County Board of Education office, Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.2925.

March 17 -- The Anson Women's League will sponsor a Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 208 S. Greene St., Wadesboro.

March 18 -- The Anson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

March 18 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will hold a BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

March 19 -- The Anson County 4-H and 4-H Youth Promise will hold its annual CLOVER CRAWL from 7:00 p.m. until midnight at the G&G Ballroom in Polkton. The cost is $25 per person (this is an age-21-and-over event). Tickets are available at the Anson County Cooperative Extension Center, 501 McLaurin St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.2915.

March 21 -- All candidates in the May Primary have been invited to attend a MEET and GREET event at 5:00 p.m. in the Little Theater at the Hampton B. Allen Library, 120 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.848.4412 or 704.694.6749.

March 22 -- The Hampton B. Allen Library will offer a FREE MOVIE, "Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love," at 10:00 a.m. in the Little Theater, 120 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. Adults are invited to attend. For more information, call 704.694.5177.

March 23 -- The LEADERSHIP ANSON Class of 2010 will meet. For more information, call the Anson County Chamber of Commerce at 704.694.4181.

March 24 -- Grace Senior Center will offer a FREE MOVIE, "Evan Almighty," at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 704.694.6616.

March 25 -- The Anson County Partnership for Children's BOARD of DIRECTORS will meet at 9:00 a.m. at The Partnership, 117 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4036. or visit www.ansonsmartstart.org.

March 27 -- A fly-in or drive-in WINGS & WHEELS DAY will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Anson County Airport. Airplane rides and a flight simulator will be available for attendees, plus a car show and blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings. For more information, call 704.292.2920 or e-mail thamilton@pfgnc.com.

March 27 -- The Miss Greater Pee Dee SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT will be held at 6:00 p.m. The winner will represent the Greater Pee Dee region in the Miss North Carolina Pageant in June. For more information, call 704.694.3552.

March 28 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will meet at 3 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org or e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org.

March 29 -- The Anson County BOARD of EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Ansonville Elementary School. After the meeting is called to order, a closed session will be held. The regular, public meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 704.694.4417 or visit www.ansonschools.org.

APRIL

April 5 -- The following Anson County municipalities will hold meetings:
  • ANSONVILLE Town Council at 7:00 p.m. at the water department. For more information, call 704.826.8404.

  • LILESVILLE Town Council at 7:00 p.m. at town hall. For more information, call 704.848.4711 or visit www.townoflilesville.org.

  • McFARLAN Town Council at 7:30 p.m. at town hall.

  • MORVEN Town Council at 7:00 p.m. at town hall.

  • PEACHLAND Town Council at 7:00 p.m. at town hall. For more information, call 704.272.7781 or visit www.townofpeachland.org.

  • POLKTON Town Council at 6:30 p.m. at town hall. For more information, call 704.272.7463 or visit www.polkton.org.

  • WADESBORO Town Council at 5:00 p.m. at town hall. For more information, call 704.694.5171 or visit www.cityofwadesboro.org.

April 6 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Anson County Government Center. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

April 6 -- The LEADERSHIP ANSON Class of 2010 will meet. For more information, call the Anson County Chamber of Commerce at 704.694.4181.

April 9 -- The Anson County Chamber of Commerce's MARKETING COMMITTEE will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

April 13 -- The South Piedmont Community College BOARD of TRUSTEES will meet at 5:00 p.m., in the RayeBoardroom, L.L. Polk Campus, Polkton. For more information, call 704.272.5300 or visit www.spcc.edu.

April 14 -- The Anson County TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Authority will meet at noon at the Szechuan Restaurant, 800 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on tourism in Anson County, visit www.discoveranson.com; or e-mail info@discoveranson.com

April 15-- The Anson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

April 15 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will hold a BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

April 16 -- The annual Chamber Open GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held at Twin Valley Country Club. Details to be announced. For more information, call the Anson County Chamber of Commerce at 704.694.4181.

April 17 -- The Second Annual Carolinas WRITERS CONFERENCE will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at South Piedmont Community College's Lockhart-Taylor Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Admission is $30 for adults ($20 if registered by Feb. 26) and $6 for students (with an I.D.). A boxed lunch will be available for $8. For updated information on participating writers and a schedule of workshops and sessions, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org.

April 19 -- The Anson County Partnership for Children's EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Partnership, 117 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4036.

April 20 -- The Anson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

April 20 -- The LEADERSHIP ANSON Class of 2010 will meet. For more information, call the Anson County Chamber of Commerce at 704.694.4181.

April 23 -- An Anson County CAREER CONNECTIONS FAIR will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at South Piedmont Community College's Lockhart-Taylor Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro. Fair participants will be able to attend professional workshops, get information on community resources, learn about educational and training opportunities, and meet with local employers. The Fair is sponsored by SPCC, Anson County Department of Social Services, Anson County Chamber of Commerce, Employment Security Commission and Vocational Rehabilitation. For more information, call Kristi Phifer at 704.272.5460 or visit www.spcc.edu.

April 24 -- The Anson County Arts Council will hold a SILENT AUCTION and GALA to benefit the Ansonia Theater. Details to be announced. For information, call 704.694.4950.

April 25 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. For more information, e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org; or visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org.

April 26 -- The Anson County BOARD of EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the media center at the Central Office, 320 Camden Rd., Wadesboro. After the meeting is called to order, a closed session will be held. The regular, public meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 704.694.4417 or visit www.ansonschools.org.

MAY

May 1 -- South Piedmont Community College will stage its third annual BATTLE of the BANDS in the Helen Goodman Amphitheater on the L.L. Polk campus, Polkton. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual campus-wide Spring Fling. Bands will begin the competition at noon. Admission is free. The winning band will earn $500, second place $300 and third place $200. The top individual performer will win $100. For more information and/or to apply, call John Ratliff at 704.272.5375 or e-mail jratliff@spcc.edu.

May 6 -- Relay for Life's annual SURVIVORS DINNER will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro. Details to be announced.

May 11 -- The South Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will meet at noon in the Raye Boardroom on the L.L. Polk Campus, Polkton. For more information, call 704.272.5300 or visit www.spcc.edu.

May 11 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Anson County Government Center. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

May 12 -- The Anson County TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Authority will meet at noon at the Szechuan Restaurant, 800 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on tourism in Anson County, visit www.discoveranson.com; or e-mail info@discoveranson.com

May 14 -- The Anson County Chamber of Commerce's MARKETING COMMITTEE will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

May 17 -- The Anson County Partnership for Children's EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Partnership, 117 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4036.

May 18 -- The Anson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

May 20-- The Anson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

May 20 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will hold a BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

May 21-22 -- Relay for Life will be held. Details to be announced.

May 23 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org or e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org.

May 24 -- The Anson County BOARD of EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the media center at the Central Office, 320 Camden Rd., Wadesboro. After the meeting is called to order, a closed session will be held. The regular, public meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 704.694.4417 or visit www.ansonschools.org.

May 27 -- The Anson County Partnership for Children's BOARD of DIRECTORS will meet at 9:00 a.m. at The Partnership, 117 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4036. or visit www.ansonsmartstart.org.

JUNE

June 1 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Anson County Government Center. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

June 4 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will sponsor a SUMMER JAM. Details to be announced. For more information, call 704.695.1644.

June 8 -- The South Piedmont Community College BOARD of TRUSTEES will meet at 7:00 p.m., in the Creech Boardroom, Old Charlotte Highway Campus, Monroe. For more information, call 704.272.5300 or visit www.spcc.edu.

June 9 -- The Anson County TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Authority will meet at noon at the Szechuan Restaurant, 800 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on tourism in Anson County, visit www.discoveranson.com; or e-mail info@discoveranson.com

June 11 -- The Anson County Chamber of Commerce's MARKETING COMMITTEE will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

June 15 -- The Anson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

June 17-- The Anson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

June 17 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will hold a BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

June 21 -- The Anson County Partnership for Children's EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Partnership, 117 S. Greene St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4036.

June 27 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org or e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org.

June 28 -- The Anson County BOARD of EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the media center at the Central Office, 320 Camden Rd., Wadesboro. After the meeting is called to order, a closed session will be held. The regular, public meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 704.694.4417 or visit www.ansonschools.org.

JULY

NO MEETINGS IN JULY -- Anson County Writers' Club.

July 2 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will sponsor a SUMMER JAM. Details to be announced. For more information, call 704.695.1644.

July 12 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Anson County Government Center. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

AUGUST

August 3 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

August 6 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will sponsor a SUMMER JAM. Details to be announced. For more information, call 704.695.1644.

August 11 -- The Anson County TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Authority will meet at noon at the Szechuan Restaurant, 800 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on tourism in Anson County, visit www.discoveranson.com; or e-mail info@discoveranson.com

August 13 -- The Anson County Chamber of Commerce's MARKETING COMMITTEE will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

August 17 -- The Anson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

August 19-- The Anson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

August 19 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will hold a BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

August 22 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce. This will be the first meeting for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org or e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org.

SEPTEMBER

September 3 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will sponsor a SUMMER JAM. Details to be announced. For more information, call 704.695.1644.

September 7 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

September 8 -- The Anson County TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Authority will meet at noon at the Szechuan Restaurant, 800 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on tourism in Anson County, visit www.discoveranson.com; or e-mail info@discoveranson.com

September 10 -- The Anson County Chamber of Commerce's MARKETING COMMITTEE will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

September 16-- The Anson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

September 16 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will hold a BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

September 21 -- The Anson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

September 26 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org or e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org.

OCTOBER

October 5 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Anson County Government Center. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

October 8 -- The Anson County Chamber of Commerce's MARKETING COMMITTEE will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

October 9 -- The 27th Annual PEOPLE FEST will be held. Details to be announced.

October 13 -- The Anson County TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Authority will meet at noon at the Szechuan Restaurant, 800 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on tourism in Anson County, visit www.discoveranson.com; or e-mail info@discoveranson.com

October 19 -- The Anson County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

October 21-- The Anson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

October 21 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will hold a BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

October 24 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org or e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org.

NOVEMBER

November 6 -- The annual ANSONVILLE HOMECOMING Celebration will be held. Details to be announced.

November 6 --The fifth annual Discover Anson BIKE RIDE will be held in conjunction with the Ansonville Homecoming Celebration. Details to be announced.

November 8 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Anson County Government Center. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

November 10 -- The Anson County TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Authority will meet at noon at the Szechuan Restaurant, 800 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on tourism in Anson County, visit www.discoveranson.com; or e-mail info@discoveranson.com

November 12 -- The Anson County Chamber of Commerce's MARKETING COMMITTEE will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber office, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. For more information, call 704.694.4181.

November 18-- The Anson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Corp. will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

November 18 -- Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will hold a BOARD MEETING at 5:00 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro.

November 26-27 -- The 13th annual BIG-GAME HUNT Tournament will be held. Details to be announced. For information about Anson County, call 704.694.4181; visit www.ansoncounty.org or www.discoveranson.com.

DECEMBER

NO MEETINGS IN DECEMBER -- Anson County Writers' Club.

December 7 -- The Anson County COMMISSIONERS will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Anson County Government Center. For more information, call 704.994.3201.

2011

JANUARY

January 23 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will meet at 3 p.m. at the Anson County Chamber of Commerce, 107-A E. Wade St., Wadesboro. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org or e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org.

FEBRUARY

February 17 -- The Anson County WRITERS' CLUB will hold its 22nd annual Awards Ceremony for winners of the 2010 Contests in Prose and Poetry at 3 p.m. at the Little Theater, H.B. Allen Library. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org or e-mail info@ansoncountywritersclub.org.


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