Sandy Ridge Veterans were honored on Nov. 8 with a meal at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant.
Sandy Ridge Veterans were honored on Nov. 8 with a meal at Mayflower Seafood Restaurant.
There will be a community blood drive this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the community center. Every donation helps save lives, and each unit collected could save up to three people. To make an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website or call Kaye Isbell at 336-871-4204.
The Sandy Ridge Ruritans honored local veterans with a special meal at the Mayflower Seafood Restaurant on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event had a wonderful turnout. Following the meal, Mayo Christian Church generously provided a van so the veterans could ride in the parade in downtown Madison. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor our veterans and we thank you for your service.
Northern Stokes Food, Fun & Friends is back with its Fall/Winter Schedule! Mark your calendars for 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 Nov.. 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 pm and Saturday 9 am to 12 noon. If no one is at the fire department, you may drop off at Red Top Café.
On December 6, a Benefit Bingo will be held at the American Legion (located at 1308 Amostown Road) for 57-year old Darlinda Finch, sister of Ruritan member Andrea Finch. Darlinda’s only kidney has failed, and she is currently on the Duke Medial transplant list. She states, “CKD is a long journey. I was able to start Peritoneal Dialysis last month. In my journey to dialysis, I’ve had to be off work (without pay). I am blessed that my family and the Sandy Ridge Ruritans for holding this benefit for me. Any participation is greatly appreciated.”
Doors open at 5 and Bingo starts at 6. Please come out to show your support.
The Sandy Ridge community extends their sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Macario Alvarado, Sr., age 80, who passed away Sunday, Nov. 9 and Bobby Joel Nance, age 72, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” — Mary Anne Radmacher
TRIED AND TASTED RECIPE:
Creamy Skillet Thanksgiving Corn
2 bags (12 — 16 oz. each) frozen corn
4 tbsp. butter
4 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
2 tbsp. sugar (optional, but makes it taste like classic “country corn”)
1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add frozen corn and cook 5 — 7 minutes until heated through. Stir in cream cheese and let it melt completely. Add heavy cream (or milk), sugar, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 — 8 minutes until thick and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed; serve warm.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 07:02:45 AM
Sunset: 05:10:20 PM
Humidity: 80%
Wind: ENE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 46F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 07:03:44 AM
Sunset: 05:09:49 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: S @ 4 mph
UV Index: 2 Low
Cloudy skies with periods of rain after midnight. Low 52F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 47%
Sunrise: 07:04:43 AM
Sunset: 05:09:20 PM
Humidity: 81%
Wind: SW @ 5 mph
UV Index: 2 Low
A few clouds. Low 57F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 07:05:42 AM
Sunset: 05:08:53 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: WNW @ 6 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Partly cloudy. Low 46F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise: 07:06:41 AM
Sunset: 05:08:28 PM
Humidity: 55%
Wind: NW @ 4 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Mainly clear. Low 41F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 07:07:39 AM
Sunset: 05:08:05 PM
Humidity: 49%
Wind: W @ 4 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Mostly cloudy skies. Low 48F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 50%
Sunrise: 07:08:37 AM
Sunset: 05:07:44 PM
Humidity: 70%
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 1 Low
Periods of rain. Low 51F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
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