TODAY

DRUMMING | Get in touch with your inner rhythm when the Foothills Arts Council hosts its first Drum Circle of the New Year. B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Drum), or just sit back and enjoy the sounds at this informal gathering. 7 p.m. 129 Church St., Elkin. 336-835-2025; www.foothillsartscouncil.org.

SATURDAY

EVENT | Interested in participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Oct. 25-26? Then attend its ‘Great Start Party,’ where individuals and teams can register, plus find out about training walks and more. Prevention Magazine recently put Charlotte at No. 4 on its list of the ‘Top 20 Walking Cities’ in the nation. 1-3 p.m. Blake hotel, 555 S. McDowell St. www.avonwalk.org. Read more