Please continue to keep my son, Brent Wall, and all our family in your prayers throughout these difficult times.

Thanks to everyone who participated in Brent Wall’s Brentfest Saturday. We had a large crowd and appreciate all who attended; participated in the yard sale; cooked chicken stew, hot dogs, hamburgers, cakes and cookies; did face painting for little ones; and gave money. We enjoyed the music. May God bless each of you. Please continue praying for us.

Bob Carroll’s book, “Old, Odd and Other Stuff,” is available at Gentry’s Store in King, Priddy’s Store in Danbury and the Arts Council in Danbury, or call Cecilia King at 336-325-3440.

Monday, October 29, 2 to 7 p.m. — Trinity United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive for the American Red Cross. Save lives by scheduling your appointment by calling Peggy R at 336-671-0151 or Peggy L at 336-416-2786. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome! Please bring a photo ID and all presenting donors will be eligible to win a $1000 gift card. Eat iron rich foods and drink plenty of water one week prior to donation. Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 725 W. Dalton Street, King.

Wednesday, October 31, 6 to 8 p.m. — Downtown Halloween trick or treating. The streets will be closed at the main downtown intersection for safe trick or treating at the stores and businesses.

Wednesday, October 31, 5 to 8 p.m. — King Moravian Preschool will hold a Halloween Carnival with games, a cake walk, face painting, karaoke, Moravian chicken pie plates and hot dog plates for sale. For further information, please contact Director Tina Pratt at 336-983-4003.

Friday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. t0 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Talley’s Flower Shop located at 322 South Main Street will hold their annual Christmas Open House.

Sunday, Nov. 11, 5 p.m. — Veteran’s Day Ceremony at King Central Park featuring guest speaker USAF Brigadier General Hoyal B. Kye (ret.). Come join the City of King as it honors and pays respect to the brave men and women of the armed forces and dedicates the new tiles for the Veteran’s Memorial. The West Stokes High School Band will play a selection of patriotic music beginning at 4:30 p.m. Please bring your lawn chairs and make plans to celebrate Veteran’s Day. This event is sponsored by the City of King, Carl Calloway American Legion Post 290 and the Stokes County Arts Council. Rain date is Monday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25, noon — Ribbon cutting celebration for Papanana, LLC, the newest member at 145 Retail Circle, 715 Mountain View Road.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 4 to 8 p.m. — The King Elementary School Fall Festival will include games in the gym, Bingo in the library, a Haunted Hall (fifth grade hallway), two inflatables, hay rides, a picture booth, a Cruise-In on the soccer field (unless it is muddy or raining) and a Country Store in the kindergarten hallway. Raffles will be held for gift baskets, the new HD Kindle Fire, $200 in cash, and $100 in gift certificates and gift cards. Domino’s pizza, hotdogs and beverages will be available. Admission is $2 for adults (free to volunteers working two hours and to PTO Membership cardholders) and $1 for school aged children. Game tickets are $0.25 each, five for $1, 25 for $5. Games will require one to four tickets and everyone wins something for playing.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 5 to 9 p.m. — Harvestfest and Chicken Stew at King Christian Center located at 995 Brown Road. Plan to join them for an evening of fun and fellowship, music, hayrides, kids and adult games. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy. The event is free. For further information, please call 983-8393.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — The Stokes County Arts Council will host the 2012 World Championship Chicken Stew Festival at King Central Park located at 302 Kirby Road in King. The admission is free.

Early voting will be taking place at the King Public Library Oct. 29th-Nov. 2nd from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Nov. 3rd from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. After you cast your vote, please visit the library and register for a library card if you don’t already have one.