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Grab the one you love and celebrate this weekend with a visit to Chinqua Penn Plantation. The plantation is hosting "Valentine's Chocolate and Wine Pairings" each afternoon through Saturday. Enjoy fabulous chocolates paired with the red wines of the plantation. And while you are there, take a tour of the mansion for a reduced price offered only to Rockingham County residents during February.

On Saturday, Speedwell Presbyterian Church in Reidsville invites you to "Heat up your Valentine" with its Chili Cook-off. Taste all the samples and see which one is you favorite. And if you really want to be bold, enter your own chili for judging. The evening will include entertainment by Steve and Will Hopper of the original Hopper Brothers & Connie. Sounds like an evening of fun.

And one more item worth mentioning: The American Red Cross has issued a bulletin asking for sponsors of blood drives and blood donations from our community. Sponsor a blood drive through your employer or church and help replenish the supply of blood. Or take an hour out of your day and give the gift of life.

Thursday

Blood drive, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Photo ID required. 349-3434.

Valentines' Chocolate and Wine Pairings, 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Enjoy our "reds" paired with chocolates. $10. 349-4576.

Rockingham County Residents Appreciation Month, Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Admission for county residents is $10 in February. African Exhibit will be on display through March 1. ID required. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 349-4576. www.chinquapenn.com

Friday

Free Tax Assistance for Seniors, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. CPA Lisa Shumake will discuss new tax laws for 2009 and give assistance in filing and answering questions. Appointments limited. Registration: 548-9572.

Book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Used Book Store, 103 Second Ave., Mayodan. Presented by Western Rockingham Friends of the Library. Used books and videos. Donations accepted. 427-4229.

Eden Parks & Recreation Department Basketball Awards, 4:30 p.m., Bridge Street Recreation Center, Eden. Awards for Peanut, Tiny Mites and Mites. The Girls, Midgets, Juniors and Seniors will be at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Mill Avenue Recreation Center, Eden. All players and coaches are welcome to attend. 623-7789, extension 3026.

Movie Night, 7 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Join your friends and watch a movie. Featured movie is "Kung Fu Panda," subject to change. 548-9508.

Saturday

North Carolina Zoo Property Hike, Asheboro. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Leave 10 a.m. from RCC parking lot, 484 County Home Road, Wentworth, adjacent to gym. Visit Ridges Mountain near Asheboro and hike wooded trail on property belonging to N.C. Zoo. Take lunch and wear warm clothing. Moderate walk. Carpool from RCC or possibly rent small bus. Will Truslow will lead. Free and open to the public. Milton Hundley, 623-8681, or Mike Vaughan, 342-0438 or mhvaughan@bellsouth.net

Chili Cook Off, 5:30 p.m., Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Spice up your Valentine's Day and heat up your sweetheart. Entertainment by Steve and Will Hopper of the original Hopper Brothers & Connie. Donations accepted for mission projects. If you want to enter a pot of chili into the contest, call Lynda Purcell, 952-2751. Nori Torbert, 951-2287.

Live music, 7-9 p.m., The Backstreet Buzz Coffee House, 323 SW Market St., Reidsville. Music by Ed Campbell. 348-2899.

Live music, 10 p.m., Golden Apple Restaurant, Monroe Street, Eden. 623-9104.

Sunday

Daytona 500 party, 3 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Bring a snack and drink to share. Cheer on your favorite driver and enjoy fellowship with friends. 548-9508.

Ongoing

Food Drive for the American Red Cross, through Feb. 28, Eden Fire Departments at Henry Street, Fieldcrest Road, Morgan Road and East Stadium Drive. Non-perishable food items. Also needed is soap, deodorant and toothpaste. Information: edenfiredepartmentauxiliary@yahoo.com

Space Travels through March 15, Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St., Danville, Va. Fly through solar system. Discover what makes stars shine. Find out how much you would weigh on different planets. Learn why space science is important. $5 youth 4-12 and seniors 60 and older. $6 adults. (434) 791-5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org

Amazing Butterflies Exhibit, through May 25, Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St., Danville, Va. Exhibit is a creation of the National History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Interactive exhibit of mazes, butterfly gardens and more, takes you through life stages of a caterpillar to a butterfly. $5 youth 4-12 and seniors 60 and older, $6 adults. (434) 791-5160 or visit. www.dsc.smv.org

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