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Today

* Benefit Yard Sale, Hot Dog Supper and Gospel Sing, 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.,  Dan Valley Baptist Church, 6710 N.C. 135, Stone-ville. Yard sale 8 a.m. Hot dog supper and gospel sing 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Johnny Sutherland family. Donations appreciated. 427-0096.  

* “A Child Shall Lead Them” Youth Worship Services, 6:30 p.m., also  11:30 a.m. Sunday, New Vision Holy Church, 103 Gilmer St., Reidsville. Speaker will be Prophetess Shirley Carter of Jerusalem United Holy Church in Reidsville. Saturday includes group activities and the movie “Pilgrim’s Progress: Journey to Heaven.” Refreshments. 342-4825.   

Sunday

* Encounter Ministry, 8:30 a.m. Sundays beginning Sunday, Farris Memorial Park Bandshell, 2878 Park Road, Mayodan. Presented by Mayodan United Methodist Church. Enjoy contemporary music, prayer and Bible-based message. Come as you are. 548-9508.   

* Christian Conversation and Coffee, 9 a.m. Sundays, First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. A place for spiritual friendship. No sermon, hymns, offertory. Dress is casual. 548-6112. 

Monday

* GriefShare Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. A Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss. 623-1114 or www.growingoaks.org  

* DivorceCare Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. A Christian ministry for people who have been touched by separation or divorce. 623-1114 or www.growingoaks.org  

Upcoming

* Yard sale, 7 a.m. July 19, Rockingham Friendship Center, 204 W. Decatur St., Madison. The center seeks donated items for this fundraiser. Donations accepted at Madison Presbyterian Church, 204 W. Decatur St., Madison. All items qualify as a charitable tax deduction. If you would like to help or schedule a day for your drop-off, call Penny or Aimee at 445-0144.    

* Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 19, Goodwill Baptist Church, 1036 K-Fork Road, Madison. Presented by the Rockingham County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Goal: 25 pints. Photo ID required. 349-3434.   

* Beach Party Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m. July 20-23, First United Methodist Church, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. For ages 3 to fifth grade. 349-6017.  

* Vacation Bible School, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26, East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. A recognition ceremony will be held at the close of the day. The theme is “Outrigger Island.” 342-1517. 

* CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m. July 26, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry. Concert featuring Unmasked from Charleston, S.C., and The Impact Praise Team from New Life Assembly Church in Wentworth. Free. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com 

* Rockingham County Historical Society Meeting, 2:30 p.m. July 27, Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 N.C. 65 West, Wentworth. Speaker Rich Seybert with presentation on the prehistory of Native Americans in North Carolina, specifically the Saura Indians of the Dan River Basin. Refreshments. 349-9363. 
Ongoing

* Camp Meeting with Revival Fires Burning, 7:30 p.m. through July 20, Eden Fairgrounds, N.C. 87 North, Eden. With Evangelist Glenn and Jeanie Music of WGSR “From the Hearts” and The Children of Liberty from Liberty Temple Worship Center in Detroit. Speakers nightly. 573-1030 or 613-6407.   

* Drop-in Child Care, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Six weeks to 5 years of age. First-come, first-served. Fees and information, 342-1517, or WEE Care at 342-1099.  
* Summer Enrichment and Fall Preschool Registration, Madison United Methodist Church Preschool, 100 W. Academy St., Madison. Registration for the 2-, 3- and 4-year-old summer enrichment programs two days a week in June and July and the fall programs. Registration: 548-6658.   

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-1781, extension 110, or carolyn.booth@news-record.com