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Today

• 18th annual October Fest, 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden. Crafts, silent auction, bake sale, raffle, pet adoptions, flu/pneumonia vaccines, bloodmobile, children’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit The Lord’s Pantry, World Changes and FPC Building Fund. 623-3962.
• lYard and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Madison Presbyterian Church, 204 W. Decatur St., Madison. Cakes, pies, sausage biscuits, furniture, clothing, small appliances, children’s toys, books and more. 548-9340.
• The Compass Points of Celtic Christian Spirituality Retreat, 10 a.m., Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Presented by The Light Group. Join the Rev. Bryan Field McFarland as he shares the principles, history, artistry and practicality of the Celtic way of living as Christians. Evening Gospel Bluegrass Concert with David Jones and Rocky Creek. Meals provided. Free. Registration, 342-5800 or 951-2287.
• Bradshaw, Terrell, Frazier, Carter & Wray Reunion, 12:30 p.m., Pleasant View Baptist Church Activity Center, 304 W. Meadow Road, Eden. Bring a picnic lunch and drink. 627-1769.

Sunday

• Encounter Ministry, 8:30 a.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Enjoy contemporary music, time of prayer and Bible-based message. 548-9508.
• Christian Conversation and Coffee, 9 a.m., First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. No sermon, hymns, offertory. Dress casual. 548-6112.
• Homecoming, 11 a.m., Midway United Methodist Church, 10970 U.S. 158 West, Reidsville. Guest speaker will be the Rev. George Roberson. 280-3048.
• Homecoming, 11 a.m., New Heights Baptist Church, 2796 N.C. 14, Reidsville. 11 a.m. services. 2 p.m. special singing. Special guests the Jimmy Justice family from Henderson. 342-1087.
• Dinner and a Movie, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. His Kids. Children ages 3 years old through 5th grade are invited. For a ride, call Jean Hall, 616-7754.

Monday

• First Place Weight Loss, 5 p.m. through Dec. 1, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Bible-based weight loss program. Fee for book. 548-9508.
• GriefShare Support Group, 6:30 p.m., 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., 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.

Tuesday

• GriefShare Support Group, 10:30 a.m. through Dec. 9, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Light lunch. Sponsored by Citty Funeral Home and Hospice of Rockingham County. The Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800, or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.

Thursday

• “In the Know” Brunch, 9:30 a.m., Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 Country Club Road, Reidsville. Sponsored by The Christian Women’s Club. Special feature, Dena Harris of Madison, author and radio personality. Music by Robin Freeman. Presenting speaker Karen Brewer from Marion will talk about “Secrets and Mysteries.” Free child care with reservations. Deadline for reservations and nursery care, Monday. Cost: $9. Shelby Baker, 939-2230 or Mary Robertson, 342-1524.
• Flu Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. Maxim Healthcare provides professional staff and files some insurance and medicare B. $30 flu, $45 pneumonia and $35 tetanus. No appointments. 635-3103.

Upcoming

• Project Linus of Rockingham County, 9 a.m., Oct. 18, First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Learn blanket-making skills, share ideas and help make blankets for children in crisis. Volunteers welcome. Sandy Wyatt, 634-0785.
• Hot Dog Sale and Gospel Sing, Oct. 18, First Church of the Living God, Washburn Avenue and Thomas Street, Eden. 11 a.m. hot dog sale. 7 p.m. gospel sing with Gospelair from Mt. Airy. 627-0618.
• Fall Stew and Bake Sale, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. $4.50 per quart. Orders, call Nori Torbert 951-2287.
• Charge Conference and Worship, 9 a.m. Oct. 19, First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. District Superintendent Rev. Samuel Moore will deliver the morning message. Following the service, members and guests are invited to Camp Guilrock, 531 Beville Road, Reidsville, for fun, fellowship and food. Jean Hall, 623-3490.
• Single Parent Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Sponsored by Rockingham County Partnership for Children and the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. Free child care, dinner and door prizes. Registration: Beverly, 342-9676.
• Faith for Living Conference 2008, 7 p.m. Oct. 22-24 and 4 p.m. Oct. 26, The Temple Community Church, 181 St. Mariah Road, Reidsville. Keynote speakers: Bishop Fidel Martin of Stokesdale, Bishop Terry Young of Burlington and Pastor Johnnie Taylor of Eden. A special “Healing & Deliverance service” will take place Sunday with Dr. James Johnson of Cedar Grove Tabernacle of Praise in Greensboro. Special music by Jacqueline Florence. $5. Registration: 951-1597.

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