Tickets on sale for Buttermilk Ball

A ‘˜Raising the Roof’ community dinner and square dance to benefit the historic Strickland Store in downtown Concord will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 with local art on display, including the exhibit, ‘I Was Once A Tree.’ The Buttermilk Ball will feature a square dance in addition to the upscale dinner. Local artists will show and sell their works of art in all types of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, carving, turning and mixed media, relating to the ‘˜I Was Once A Tree’ theme. The event is hosted by the Pike County Arts Council. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 per table of eight. To reserve a seat, call 404-680-5437.