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TUESDAY, April 14

■ Music ’n’ All, 7 p.m., The Barn, 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass, acoustic instruments. Featured this week, Ann Turner & Friends. 623-2229 or 623-8889.

■ Bluegrass Jamboree, 7 p.m., Reidsville Downtown Exhibit Center, 223 S. Scales St. Dance on wooden floor. 342-1254 or 706-9816. 

WEDNESDAY, April 15

■ Pitch, Hit & Run Competition, 4 p.m. April 15, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Drive, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Four age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14. Bring birth certificate. 623-7789, Ext 3026 or terry.vernon@ci.eden.nc.us. 

■ Hot Dogs & More, 5-7:30 p.m. April 15, 22, 29, Mount Bethel Christian Church, Fellowship Hall, 8130 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Donations. 951-2880 or 643-7291. 

■ Steppin Out Shaggin Shag Club, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden. Guest DJ weekly. 623-5593.

THURSDAY, April 16

■ Steve James Workshop and Concert, April 16, RCC, Advanced Technologies building auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Sponsored by RCC Musicians’ Guild. Contemporary acoustic folk and blues performer Steve James conducts hands-on workshop at noon including sharing stories and techniques. Concert at 7 p.m. Free. 342-4261, Ext.2155 or dodsonl@rockinghamcc.edu.

■ Thursday Night in Downtown Reidsville. Merchants open until 8 p.m. 

FRIDAY, April 17

■ Book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Used Book Store, 103 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Proceeds benefit W. Rockingham future library. Donations accepted. 427-4229.

■ Friday Walks, 12:10 p.m., Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, S. Main St., Reidsville. Sponsored by Reidsville Chamber Women in Business. Walk 1/2 or 1 mile. 349-8481 or email president@reidsvillechamber.org. 

■ Live Music, 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Backstreet Buzz Coffee House, 323 SW Market St., Reidsville. Friday night, Courtney Wharton and Saturday, Doug & Taylor Rorrer. 348-2899.

■ When Simple Works Best, 7 p.m. April 17, The Gallery, 217 S.W. Market St., Reidsville. Celebration of clarity and ease in American poetry ­— How ordinary words yield extraordinary results. Hosted by local poet Bob Wickless. 349-2060.

SATURDAY, April 18

■ YMCA Healthy Kids Day, 9 a.m. April 18, Eden Family YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. Promotes year-long wellness and healthy living. Free. 5K Benefit Run/Walk for Eden resident, Mike Shropshire who is in need of liver transplant. Register online at Acive.com until April 16, event 1707430. 623-8496.

■ Camp Carefree Chili Cook-off, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18, 275 Carefree Lane (off Highway 220), Stokesdale. Presented by Piedmont Pepper Pod. Chili tasting, hotdogs, hamburgers, car show by E-Z Street Car Club, silent auction, raffle, and live music. Proceeds benefit Camp Carefree. Free admission. 951-2705 or 342-0563. www.ncchili.com. 

■ Everything Green Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18, Backstreet Buzz Coffee House parking lot, 234 S.W. Market St., Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County’s Local Food Coalition, Reidsville Downtown Corporation and Backstreet Buzz Coffee House. Celebrate sustainability and explore new happenings when it comes to living green. Local farmers, vendors, entertainment and educational activities. 348-2899.

■ Ride United Benefit Ride, 11 a.m. April 18, Wolf Creek Harley Davidson, 2018 Barnes St., Reidsville. Ride through scenic Rockingham County and support the United Way. Visit four United Way agencies. $20 one rider, $5 second rider. Coffee and doughnuts during registration 9-11 a.m. Food and refreshments following the ride. Entertainment by The Springs. Door Prizes. 342-5133. 

■ Old Fashioned Gospel Day, 11 a.m. April 18, The Barn, 151 Gant Road, Eden. Wear old-fashioned clothes. Gospel and bluegrass music. 623-2229 or 623-8889.

■ Danville Wine Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18, Community Market, Crossing of the Dan, Danville, Va. Presented by Danville Knights of Columbus. Featuring Virginia wineries and vendors. Entertainment by “Flipside.” Food available. $10 advance or $12 at door. Free commemorative tasting glass with admission. Purchase tickets at Southern Gourmet, Gingerbread House, In Good Taste, Danville/Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce, and any Danville Knights of Columbus member. W.D. Browning, (434)797-1147.

■ Rockingham County Golden Eagle Banquet, 6:30 p.m. April 18, Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Boy Scouts of America, Cherokee District. Honoree is Dr. Paul Mabe, whose vision and dedication lead to creation of the Free Clinic of Reidsville and Rockingham County. David French 349-6250 or Todd Whalen 348-6933 or twhalen@bsamail.org. 

■ Swing Night Dance, 8 p.m. April 18, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Music by Greensboro Big Band. Performance by Dixie, George, Georgianna and Elizabeth Penn. Free swing lessons 7 p.m. by Piedmont Swing Society. Dance 8 p.m. $7 advance or $10 at door. Tables seating 8-10 people $100. 548-9572.

■ Tax Bawl Dance, 8 p.m. April 18, Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden. Music by DJ. $10 and a box of Kleenex to benefit nursing home patients and Relay for Life. 623-2761.

UPCOMING

■ Walk the Greenway to Bear Slide, Eden, April 19. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Leave 2 p.m. from RCC parking lot adjacent to gym or meet 2:30 p.m. at north parking lot of Eden Parkway near Meadow Road. Easy walk. Mike Vaughan 342-0438 or mhvaughan@bellsouth.net.

■ Arbor Day Celebration, noon April 20, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Drive, Eden. Presented by City of Eden. 623-2110, option 2. 

■ Staff Appreciation Luncheon, noon April 22, Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 Country Club Road, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Avante. Veronica will provide music and motivational and funny stories on living life. $20. 349-8481.

■ Clean Up Eden, 8 a.m. April 25, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Drive, Eden. Sponsored by Piedmont Natural Gas and City of Eden. Free biscuits and juice, work until 11 a.m. or later. Meet at Main Shelter. Six designated sites. Bags and vest provided. Bring family, friends, neighbors, civic group or coworkers. Children younger than 18 may be entered for drawing of iPod nano. 623-7789, Ext. 3021 or email cindy.adams@ci.eden.nc.us. 

■ 3rd Annual Benefit Walk, 10 a.m. April 25, Chinqua Penn Plantation Walking Trail, Wentworth Street, Reidsville. Presented by Hospice Doves of Rockingham County, Inc. Registration 9:15 a.m. Refreshments. $25 entry fee. 427-9022 or e-mail Barbara Moore at bmhospice@tridbiz.rr.com.

■ Community Meal, noon April 25, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Menu: soup, sandwiches, crackers, and dessert. Free. 548-9508.

■ Rockingham County Shrine Club Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. May 2, Plantation Golf Club, 190 Club House Drive, Reidsville. Team registration deadline April 25. Four-person team. Captain’s choice. Pick your own team. Minimum 40 handicap per team. $50 per person. Includes lunch. Sponsorships available. Call Steve Cummings, 342-4875.

Health

MONDAY, April 13

■ Rockingham County Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m. April 13, Penn Nursing Center, South Day Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Family, friends and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. 951-4674 or 951-6034. 

TUESDAY, April 14

■ Can’t Sleep? Are You Suffering From a Sleep Disorder?, 12:30 p.m. April 14, Ridgeway Branch Library, Virginia Highway 87 North, Ridgeway, Va. Join Morehead Hospital’s Sleep Center staff to learn various types of sleep disorders and treatment options. Free lunch and admission. Registration deadline 11 a.m. April 13. 627-8510. 

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. April 14, Oak Level Baptist Academy, 1569 Oak Level Church Road, Stokesdale. Photo ID required. 349-3434.

■ Blood drive, 2:30-7 p.m. April 14, New St. Paul Baptist Church, 1020 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Photo ID required. 349-3434. 

WEDNESDAY, April 15

■ Community of Hope, 10:30 a.m. April 15, Smith-McMichael Cancer Center conference room, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Help patients and families cope with cancer. Anita Fox, 623-9713, Ext. 2676.

■ Blood drive, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 15, City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden. Photo ID required. 349-3434. 

■ Living Wills, 1 p.m. April 15, Morehead Memorial Hospital, Main Conference Room, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn new legislation related to Advance Directive. Prepare living will and power-of-attorney documents. Notary and witnesses present. Free. Registration required. Call Marcia McQueen, 623-9711, Ext. 2482.

THURSDAY, April 16

■ Cataracts, noon April 16, Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, 101 Midtown Arcade, Madison. Join opthalmologist Carroll Haines to learn about cataracts . Free. Lunch provided if register by Monday, April 13. 627-8510.