Ruritan members all bundled up for Trash Pickup on Nov. 1.
Ruritan members Marla Perdue, Lorria Bullins, guest Patty Best Anders and Ruritan members Carolyn Craig and Deborah Ellington at the November 1 Food Drive.
Brothers Charlie and William Haizlip, grandsons of Lorria Bullins, having a ball at the Ruritan and Fire Department Halloween Trunk or Treat.
Ruritan members all bundled up for Trash Pickup on Nov. 1.
Ruritan members Marla Perdue, Lorria Bullins, guest Patty Best Anders and Ruritan members Carolyn Craig and Deborah Ellington at the November 1 Food Drive.
Brothers Charlie and William Haizlip, grandsons of Lorria Bullins, having a ball at the Ruritan and Fire Department Halloween Trunk or Treat.
Join us this Saturday at 7 p.m. for our last Bingo of 2025. Doors open at 6. This is a Christmas-themed fundraiser for the Sandy Ridge Community Center, with all proceeds going toward upkeep and maintenance of the building. Enjoy great bingo prizes and door prizes — perfect for holiday gift-giving! Bring a friend and help support your community.
There will be a community blood drive Saturday, November 22, from 9 am to 1:30 p.m. at the community center. Every donation helps save lives — thank you for giving! To make an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website or call Kaye Isbell at 336-871-4204.
The Sandy Ridge Ruritans will meet Thursday, November 20, at 7p.m. at the community center. Everyone is welcome to attend and get involved in local projects.
The November 1st Food Drive was outstanding — 990 pounds of food were collected for the Northern Stokes Food Pantry, possibly a record! Four Ruritans and guest Patty Best Anders participated.
The Halloween Trunk or Treat, co-hosted by the Ruritans and the Fire Department, was a huge success with 240 children attending. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, set up displays and donated candy.
On Saturday, November 1st, Ruritan members collected 10 bags of trash along the road from the community building to Delta Church. Six members and guest Lisa Tutterow took part — great job keeping our community clean; thank you!
Northern Stokes Food, Fun & Friends is back with its Fall/Winter Schedule! Mark your calendars for November 18th, and December 2nd and 16th. All gatherings will be held at Lawsonville Community Center, located at 4589 NC, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy free dinner, fellowship, and activities in a caring environment that encourages our youth to grow morally, socially, and spiritually. Bring your Pre-K-6th graders for food, fun, and friends this season.
Sandy Ridge Ruritans & The NE Stokes Volunteer Fire Department Stuff the Truck Toy Drive is underway and will continue for the entire month of November. Unopened toys will be accepted to help fill a fire truck! Oak Ridge Baptist Church will then distribute to kids in our area who need a gift for Christmas. Items needed are new, unwrapped toys for children 0 — 17, new clothes, all sizes and new shoes in various sizes for kids. If you wish to donate, you may stop by the fire department Mon — Fri from 9 am to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. If no one is at the fire department, you may drop off at Red Top Café.
On Dec. 6, a Benefit Bingo will be held at the American Legion (located at 1308 Amostown Road) for Darlinda Finch, sister of Ruritan member Andrea Finch. Darlinda’s only kidney has failed, and she is currently on the Duke Medial transplant list. Doors open at 5 and Bingo starts at 6. Please come out to show your support.
Sandy Ridge’s own Joshua Ray Hudson will appear on Military Makeover, Season 44, with Purple Heart Homes. Episode 1: November 14, Episode 2: November 21, Episode 3: December 5 and Episode 4: December 12. The series airs on Lifetime at 7:30 p.m. and features the Linn family’s home renovation in Hampton, New Jersey. Congratulations, Joshua, on representing our community and our veterans.
The Sandy Ridge community extends their sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of William Joseph Tucker, age 61, who passed away Tuesday, November 4.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
TRIED AND TASTED RECIPE:
Classic Thanksgiving Turkey Dressing
1 large pan of cornbread (about 8 cups crumbled)
6 slices day-old white bread, torn into small pieces
1 stick unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 — 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 — 3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 — 4 cups chicken or turkey broth
1 1/2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. poultry seasoning
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly butter a 9 x 13” dish. Combine breads in large mixing bowl and set aside. Melt butter and sauté onion and celery about 8 — 10 minutes. Add to bread mixture. Stir in seasonings. Pour in beaten eggs and 3 cups broth. Stir gently until well combined. Add more broth if needed. Texture should be moist but not soupy. Pour into dish and bake for 45 — 55 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center. For extra flavor mix in a cup of shredded turkey or sausage before baking.
Chance of Rain: 1%
Sunrise: 06:58:01 AM
Sunset: 05:13:26 PM
Humidity: 41%
Wind: WSW @ 6 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
A clear sky. Low 43F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 3%
Sunrise: 06:59 AM
Sunset: 05:12:46 PM
Humidity: 51%
Wind: WSW @ 8 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
A few clouds. Low 57F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 11%
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 05:12:08 PM
Humidity: 43%
Wind: WNW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Mainly clear. Low 38F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 07:01 AM
Sunset: 05:11:32 PM
Humidity: 28%
Wind: WNW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Partly cloudy. Low 37F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 32%
Sunrise: 07:01:59 AM
Sunset: 05:10:58 PM
Humidity: 49%
Wind: S @ 5 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Mostly cloudy. Low 43F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise: 07:02:59 AM
Sunset: 05:10:25 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Mostly cloudy skies. Low around 45F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 20%
Sunrise: 07:03:58 AM
Sunset: 05:09:54 PM
Humidity: 69%
Wind: SE @ 4 mph
UV Index: 2 Low
Showers in the evening with some clearing overnight. Low around 50F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
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