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Saturday, Oct. 18

■ Project Linus of Rockingham County, 9 a.m., Oct. 18, First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Learn new blanket-making skills, share ideas and help make blankets for children in crisis. Volunteers welcome. Sandy Wyatt, 634-0785. 

■ Hot Dog Sale & Gospel Sing, Oct. 18, First Church of the Living God, Corner of Washburn Ave. and Thomas St., Eden. Hot dog sales begins at 11 a.m. Gospel sing at 7 p.m. with the Gospelair from Mt. Airy. 627-0618.   
 

■ Fall Stew and Bake Sale (Fried Apple Pies), 2 p.m. Oct. 18, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. $4.50 per quart. To place orders, call Nori Torbert 951-2287.
 

Sunday, Oct. 19

■ Encounter Ministry, 8:30 a.m. Sundays, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Enjoy contemporary music, time of prayer, and bible-based message. Come as you are. 548-9508.          

■ 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. 

■ 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 casual.  Everyone welcome. 548-6112.  

■ Homecoming, 9:45 a.m., Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Guest speaker will be Rev. Stuart Noell. Covered dish after worship service. Everyone welcome. 623-6122. 

■ Afternoon Delight Fashion Show & Gift Basket Auction, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 19, Trinity Wesleyan Church, 186 E. Aiken Road, Eden. Presented by The Eden Woman’s Club. Auction tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Admission $5. Refreshments.  Proceeds will benefit nursing scholarships and other charities. 

Monday, Oct. 20

■ First Place Weight Loss, 5 p.m. Mondays 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. 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.       

Tuesday, Oct. 21

■ GriefShare Support Group, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 9, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Light lunch provided. Sponsored by Citty Funeral Home and Hospice of Rockingham County. 13-week video based Christian ministry program for people struggling with grief and loss. Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800 or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.    

■ Parents as Teachers Family Support Group, 6 p.m. Oct. 21, Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Sponsored by Rockingham County Partnership for Children. Topic Conscious Discipline principle “Composure.” Free quality chid care, dinner and door prizes. Free. Registration: Amy, 342-9676. 

■ 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, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and Wal-Mart. Topic “Manners Matter.” Free quality chid care, dinner and door prizes. Free. Registration: Beverly 342-9676.
     

■ Teen 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. Topic “Quality Child Care.” Free quality chid care, dinner and door prizes. Free. Registration: Amy, 342-9676. 
    

Wednesday, Oct. 22

■ Faith for Living Conference 2008, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, 23, 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.
 

Friday, Oct. 24

■ Fall Bazaar and Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24, St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville. Homemade jams, cakes, gourmet baskets, handmade items, crafts and more. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. Adults $6. Children $3. 349-3511. 
 

UPCOMING

■ Brunswick Stew, 6 a.m. Oct. 25, First United Methodist Church, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Presented by the Methodist Men. $4.50 per quart. To place order, call 349-6017.
 

■ CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m., Oct. 25, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 Highway 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry. Christian music by Jamie Carroll and Johnathan McCarthy of Winston-Salem. Free and open to the public. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com.      

■ Pastor Appreciation Day, 11 a.m. Oct. 26, East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Our Pastor will celebrate his 16th year as our pastor. Covered dish lunch to follow the morning worship. 342-1517.      

ONGOING

■ Drop-in Child Care and After School Program, 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 W.E.E. Care at 342-1099. 

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