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Fun Stuff
TODAY
■ Wildlife Rehab, 1-4 p.m. June 28, Hanging Rock State Park,  Danbury. Find out what to do with injured and orphaned wildlife from members of Wildlife Rehab, inc. Display at the visitors center. Free. 593-8480. 

TUESDAY
■ Reidsville Downtown Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through November, municipal parking lot, Morehead Street, downtown Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corp. Local fruit, vegetables, homemade baked goods, jams and jellies. 349-1045.  

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass music, acoustic instruments. This week: Open Jam; July 7, Piney Ridge. Music and covered dish at 6 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays. Free. Debbie Wilson, 706-2144. 

■ Bluegrass Jamboree, 7 p.m., Reidsville Downtown Exhibit Center, 223 S. Scales St. Dance or bring a chair and relax. Concessions. 342-1254 or 706-9816.  

WEDNESDAY
■ Rockingham County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through October, Chinqua Penn stables, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County division of N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. Seasonal local produce, herbs, plants, specialty foods, fine art and farm crafts.  Vendor applications and information: Brenda Sutton, 613-6320 or brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu. 

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

THURSDAY
■ Thursday Night in Downtown Reidsville. Enjoy an evening downtown.  Merchants open until 8 p.m.  

FRIDAY
■ Book sale, Closed July 3 & 4. Reopen July 10, 11. Hours: 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 the Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville libraries and the Western Rockingham future library. Closed July 3 & 4. 50% off in July for Friends of Library members. Donations accepted. 427-4229. 

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

■ Eden Downtown Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., July 3 and 17, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Henry Street municipal parking lot, Eden. Local fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, plants, honey, goat cheese, homemade peanut butter, cooking demonstrations, music and more. Rain or shine. www.ExploreEdenNC.com or call Cindy Adams, 623-7789, Ext. 3021. 

■ Foxy Moxy’s Cruise-In Party, 6-8 p.m., Lucky City Book and Wine Bar, 125 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. $3 cover charge. www.luckycity7.com. 349-7144.  

■ Live Music, 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Backstreet Buzz Coffee House, 323 SW Market St., Reidsville. 348-2899. 

SATURDAY
■ Community Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-noon July 4, Madison Moose Lodge, 490 K-Fork Road, Madison. Inside space abailable for $10. Call for eart set up. 548-3086. 

■ July 4th Fun Parade, 8:45 a.m. July 4, Fair Funeral Home parking lot, 432 Boone Road, Eden. Register at 8:45 a.m., parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Neighborhood parade features people and their rides, including strollers, bikes, wagons, rollerblades, floats and more, decked out in red, white and blue. Prizes. Watermelon for everyone. For children and adults. Ann or Alice Fair, 627-8918. 

■ Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, 10 a.m. July 4. Independence Day float will cover six scenic miles of the Mayo and Dan rivers in Rockingham County. Meet 10 a.m. at Wall Lumber Company parking lot, beside NC 135 Bridge over the Mayo River. Participants will set the shuttle and float 1.5 miles of the Mayo to the Dan with a 4.5 mile float on the Dan with take out at Jacob’s Creek. Bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch, water and dress in layers. Boats may be rented from Three River’s Outfitters in Eden which will provide shuttle. T. Butler, 349-5727 or members@danriver.org. www.danriver.org.   

■ Fourth of July Event, 1-5 p.m. July 4, Family Dollar, 506 E. Main St., Stoneville. Presented by Stoneville Ruritan Club. Hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones,  flat screen TV raffle, and music by Dusty Ridge Bluegrass Band. Bring a lawn chair and have fun. 

UPCOMING
■ Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m. July 10, historic downtown Reidsville. Sponsored by Smith-Stokes.  Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corp. and EZ Street Cruisers Car Club Cruise. Antique and classic cars. Downtown merchants offer special sales, artists demonstrations and wine tastings at Reidsville Florist & Gifts and Lucky City. Bring your lawn chairs and watch the fun. Reidsville Downtown Merchants Association will collect canned and nonperishable food for the Outreach Center at all cruise-ins this year. 349-1045 or 349-8911. 

■ Draper Car Show, 8 a.m. July 11, Draper Village, Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Sponsored by the Three Rivers Chapter, AACA. Trophy Presentation 2:30 p.m. Registration form available at www.ExploreEdenNc.com or call Paul Gover, 573-3551.  

■ Vaccination, Heartworm Check, Microchip Clinic, 1-3 p.m. July 11, Town & Country Pet Care, 7741 N.C. 14, Eden. Proceeds benefit the Rockingham County Canine Club and Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network. Services and shots range from $5 to $30. 349-4918.   

■ Mayodan Homecoming Festival, Sept. 12. The Mayodan Preservation League is accepting applications for vendors for the 23rd annual Mayodan Homecoming Festival. The festival runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in downtown Mayodan and features food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s activities, bingo and more. Reserve space now. $20 for each space ($40 with electricity). Deadline for vendor applications: Aug. 31. For applications, call 548-6776. For other information, call 548-2241. 

Health
WEDNESDAY
■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. July 1, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Female cancer patients invited to beauty makeover by volunteer cosmetologists. Patient receives kit worth $200. Registration: 951-4584.   

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. July 1, Reidsville YMCA, 504 MAin St., Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. Appointments, call 349-3434.  

THURSDAY
■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. July 2, Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy St., Eden. Hosted by First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eden. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. Appointments, call 349-3434.  

UPCOMING
■ Infant CPR, 6 p.m. July 7, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn the basic techniques of infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Demonstrations and practice sessions provided. Instructors certified by the American Heart Association. Registration: 627-6323.   

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. July 7 & 21, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. A night for adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet friends, play games, make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in activities. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.   

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 8, Rockingham Community College, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. Appointments, call 413-3331. Info: 349-3434.  

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. July 9, Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Physical therapists, nurses and care management professionals provide information and demonstrations to patients considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.   

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 10, N.C. Department of Transportation, 191 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. Appointments, call 634-5635. Info: 349-3434.  

■ Lamaze class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 11, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Class assists expectant parents in preparing for childbirth experience. Includes tour of Birthing Center. Registration: 627-6323.     

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 11, Goodwill Baptist Church, 1036 K-Fork Road, Madison. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. Appointments, call 427-4178. Info: 349-3434.  

Meetings
UPCOMING
■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m. July 6, Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-2241.   

■ Stoneville Town Council, 7 p.m. July 7, Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St., Stoneville. 573-9393.   

■ Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. July 9, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St., Madison. 427-0221.   

■ Rockingham County Weavers and Fiber Arts Guild, 2 p.m. July 12, Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65 (old Wentworth School), Reidsville. Free. No experience necessary. Beth Lanier, 549-1351 or eelanier@bellsouth.net.      

■ Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties Meeting, 2:30 p.m. July 12, Danbury Public Library, 1104 Main St., Danbury. Guest speaker Tom Perry to present “Stonemans’s Raid.” Members of the society will be available to answer questions on researching your family tree. Light Refreshments. The public is invited. Free. vickiwebster66@earthlink.net.   

Seniors
MONDAY
■ Senior Dance, 7 -10 p.m. June 29, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Hosted by the Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Music by The City Limits Band with a variety of music including country, country rock, waltz, line dancing, square dancing and cha-cha. 5:30 p.m. line dance lessons available. Concessions. $5 per person. No alcoholic beverages and no smoking allowed. Dance held the last Monday monthly during the summer. 627-4711. 

UPCOMING
■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. July 8, Clarence’s Steak House, Highway 220 North, Ridgeway, Va. 623-8554.   

■ Arsenic and Old Lace, July 8, Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, Ferrum College, Va. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Wentworth. Farce combines young love, decidedly off-beat thieves, an uncle who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt and two aunts with an unusual hobby. $40 for admission and transportation. Leave at 10 a.m.; return at 5 p.m. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

■ Eureka Springs, Ark., and Branson, Mo., Trip, Aug. 2-8. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Wentworth. Includes guided tour of Eureka Springs, admission to Passion Play, scenic train ride, tour of Branson by land and water, ride on the ducks, four shows (Baldknobbers Jamboree, Grand Jubilee, Pierce Arrow and Mickey Gilley). Includes 6 nights’ lodging, 12 full meals and motor coach transportation. Cost: $1,060 single, $875 double, $860 triple, $850 quad. $50 deposit required to reserve seat; full payment due by June 26. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

■ Trip to Wildwood, N.J., Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Presented by Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville. Trip includes dinner with wine tasting at Renault Winery, visit to Historic Cape May and Wildwood’s Three Mile Boardwalk, two casino trips and a lunch cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. $399 per person double occupancy. $75 deposit due by June 12. Information and reservations: Mae Lane, 349-1088.  

RCC
FRIDAY
■ Motorcycle Safety Course, 6-10 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 20. Learn controls, functions, and safe operation. Motorcycles provided. Those who pass can waive skills evaluation required by Department of Motor Vehicles. $150. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2140. Information: George Ferguson, 342-4261, Ext. 2154, or Mike Murphy Ext. 2325. 

ONGOING
■ Eaglemania, through July 24, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Activities, courses and clinics for rising first- through eighth-graders. Musical theater, art, nature lovers, pottery, sports and more. Information: www.rockinghamcc.edu or Helen Pokrzywa, 342-4261, Ext. 2177.  

Etc.
SUNDAY
■ Girl Time: Time for Inspiration, Motivation, and Encouragement, 4 p.m. June 28, Cafe 99, 128 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Presented by the 4-H Impact Club. Insightful information on being the best lady you can be. For girls ages 13-17.  Dinner included. Free. RSVP by Friday June 26 to Mary Bratcher 349-2492. 

MONDAY
■ Critical Reading Skills Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 29, Rockingham County Schools Central Office, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden. Learn how you can help children build critical reading skills with this Fundations Workshop. Sponsored by Rockingham County Reading Association. Presenter: Kristi Harris, Certified Fundations Coach. $20. Limit of 30 participants. Registration required by June 25. E-mail smorrison@rock.k12.nc.us or call 623-8098. 

■ Summer Swim Program, weekdays, June 29-July 10, July 13-July 24 or July 27-Aug. 7, Rockingham County High School, Reidsville. Hours: 9, 10 or 11 a.m. $60 for first child, $50 for additional children or children who repeat class. Recreational swimming, 1:30-3:30 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 7. $3 per day. Registration: Fred Cox, 634-3220.  

WEDNESDAY
■ One-Stroke/Landscape Painting Combo Class, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 26, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. This 10 week class will consist of 5 weeks, June 24-July 22 of One-Stoke painting and 5 weeks, July 29-August 26 of Landscape painting. Cost for 10 weeks is $65 for ages 64 and under and $50 for those 65 and older. Those only taking one 5 week class will pay half. Supplies must be self provided. Instructor: Geneva Massey. Registration, 548-2789. 

THURSDAY
■ Sit, Sip and Stitch, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Subway, 1210-A Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Knitters and crocheters welcome. Bring your project. 951-7474. 

FRIDAY
■ Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m. July 3, Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/children’s clubhouse play area, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Considering adoption? Have you adopted or are you a foster parent? Come spend time with families that have adopted and with others that have like concerns and experiences. Group meets first Friday monthly. Children welcome. 623-6064. 

SATURDAY
■ Guitar and Bass Guitar Lessons, 9 and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Beginners and intermediates. Free. 623-4042. 

UPCOMING
■ Camp Clean Up! Recycle & Reuse Summer Day Camp, July 6-10, Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St., Danville, Va. Plant a flower. Create crafts using recycled materials. Take nature hikes. 9:30 a.m.-noon for children ages 3-5. 1:30-4 p.m. for children ages 5-7. Cost: $75 per week or $65 for members. Snack provided. (474) 791-5160. www.dsc.smv.org. 

■ Adult Literacy Tutor Training, 4-7 p.m. July 9, 14, 16 and 21, Rockingham County Literacy Project office, 705-A Washington St., Eden. Certified Tutor Trainer Joyce Burgart will acquaint tutors with methods and materials used to teach adults to read, write or do basic math. Prospective tutors must attend all four sessions. Registration, call Jean Light Kinyon, 627-0007.