The 58th Stokes County Agricultural Fair will be held September 8-13. We didn’t list the Famous Racing Pigs and Petting Zoo in our book. Both of these activities will be held this year as usual. Pick up a book and check out the entries that can be entered in the fair for adults and youth in Baked Goods, canning, home furnishings, sewing, fine arts, crafts, flowers, horticulture and field crops, livestock, poultry, rabbits and pigeons, farm and home exhibits, bees and honey, and senior citizen day on Friday.

On August 10, at 4 p.m., King Moravian Church, located at 228 West Dalton Road, King, will host a performance of the Anacrusis Handbell Ensemble to be held in the church sanctuary. The Anacrusis Ensemble, a professional handbell organization consisting of five musicians who specialize in small ensemble work, is located in the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland. Joyce Hartgrove Terry, formerly of King, is a member of this group. The ensemble specializes in versatility, performing a wide variety of music, which includes classical, popular, sacred and music that is just plain fun. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. You may call the church office at 983-2710 if you have any questions.

Let’s remember the sick and shut-ins, those in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospital, and home with prayers and cards: Joyce Slate, Geraldine Barnes Hudson, Jacqueline Barnes Hall, Lewis Carroll, Harvey Gordon, Bea Hall,  Frances Boles Tedder, Max Sizemore, Alma Tedder, Billy Johnson,   Joe New, Larry Beeson, Don Boyles, Banner Shelton, Jeweldene Boles, Jackie Kiser, Ty Boles,  Don Boles,  Lori Douglas, Scott Tedder, Ruby Brown, Evelyn Moore, Clatis Hunsucker, and many others.

First Baptist Church, 108 East School Street, off Kirby Road, King, invites you to a singing and covered dish luncheon on Wednesday, August 6, in the fellowship hall at 11 a.m. luncheon at 12 noon. Entertainment will be Cecil Cave and a group of retired pastors singing. Note: You will truly receive a blessing from this singing group. All are welcome.

The 45th Annual Corporation Meeting of Sauratown Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Highway 66 South will be held on Saturday, August 2, with a dinner at 6 p.m. and business meeting at 7 p.m. Community is invited. An amendment to the by-laws which will allow only six active fire personnel to serve on the Board of Directors will be discussed and voted on at this meeting.

The Carl Calloway American Legion Post 290 will be observing Veterans Day in November. Have you got one of the veterans tiles in memory of your loved one? If not, now is the time to purchase one at the price of $150. If purchased by August 1, they will be installed for the Veterans Day activities. Applications can be found on www.ci.king.nc.us or call 983-8265 for more information.

The Chamber of Commerce is selling tickets as a fundraiser for a $5,000 Dream Vacation. Tickets are $10, and if you buy five you will get a sixth one free. Town and Country Restaurant is giving one free meal (up to $8 value) with the purchase of another meal of equal or greater value. The winning ticket will be drawn on October 4 at KingFest. You can get tickets in the Chamber office, here in The Stokes News office or from any chamber member.

The American Indian POW WOW will be at the King American Legion fairgrounds on August 15-17.  For more information contact Stokes County Arts Council, 336-593-8159.

The King Chamber of Commerce is busy making plans for the 19th Annual KingFest on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Vendor applications are now available for KingFest. Call 983-9308 for an application or more information about the KingFest.

Margaret Johnson, News Anchor for WXII-TV12, will be sharing her inspiring message at the worship service at First Baptist Church, King on Sunday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m.