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Fun Stuff
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, baked goods, jams and jellies. 349-1045.  

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass, acoustic instruments. This week: 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. 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. 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, Fridays and Saturdays, 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. 50% off in July for Friends of Library members. Donations accepted.
 427-4229. 

■ Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch AA Baseball State Tournament, July 10-14, Freedom Park, Edgewood Road, Eden. Hosted by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Participating teams will enjoy opening ceremonies and a cookout Friday night. Play starts Saturday at noon. Admission: $8 Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays $4. Concessions available. 623-2110. 

■ 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. 

■ Foxy Moxy’s Cruise-In Party, 6-8 p.m. July 10, 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
■ 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.   

UPCOMING
■ Eden Downtown Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., July 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. 

■ Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m. July 17, The Front Porch, 702 Washington St., Eden. 627-9041. 

■ Guitar Legend Frank Vignola and The Hot Club of North Carolina, 8 p.m. July 18, Dan River Coffee House, 108 W. Murphy St., Madison. Vignola is a jazz and multi-genre guitarist and has recorded more than 17 CDs. The Hot Club of North Carolina performs tunes made famous during the swing era by the compositions of legendary guitarist Django Reinhart and violinist Stephane Grappelli. $20. 336-312-1730 or django1@embargmail.com. 

■ Aquatic Food Chains and Macro Invertebrates, 2 p.m. July 19, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Join aquatic biologist James Hall. Meet at visitors center. Free.
593-8480.  

■ Shaggin’ in the Vines, 2-6 p.m. July 19, Autumn Creek Vineyards, 364 Means Creek Road, Mayodan. Music by The Embers and The Impacts. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Rockingham County. Gates open 12:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, sun screen and shaggin’ shoes. No outside beverages. Food available for purchase. Picnic baskets welcome. $25 advance, or $30 at the gate. Rain or shine. Tickets: Autumn Creek Vineyards, Dan River Coffee House, Hospice of Rockingham County, The Front Porch, Totally Clips, Carolina Apothecary and Belmont Pharmacy. www.autumncreekvineyards.com. 548-9463.  

■ 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
TUESDAY
■ Stop Smoking Program, 1 p.m. July 7, 9, 14, 16, Annie Penn Hospital, Cardiac Rehabilitation classroom,  618 S. Main St., Reidsville. You must attend all sessions. Registration: Diane Coad, 951-4509.   

■ 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.   

WEDNESDAY
■ 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. Information: 349-3434.  

THURSDAY
■ 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.   

FRIDAY
■ 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. Information: 349-3434.  

SATURDAY
■ 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. 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. Information: 349-3434.  

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

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. July 13, Vera Holland Community Center, 203 E. Main St., Stoneville. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. 349-3434.  

■ Blood Drive, 3-7:30 p.m. July 13, Lowes United Methodist Church, 3191 N.C. 87, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. Appointments, call Carolyn Pegram, 349-3805 or the Red Cross, 349-3434.  

■ Breastfeeding Class, 6:30 p.m. July 14, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Course answers questions about breastfeeding. Registration: 637-6323.     

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

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. July 16, Woodbine Baptist Church, 7546 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Presented by Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Photo ID required. 349-3434.  

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 16, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Photo ID required. 349-3434.  

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

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

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

UPCOMING
■ 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.   

■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. July 13, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 427-0241.  

■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. July 13, Rockingham Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth.
342-9879 or 269-4203.     

■ Rockingham Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m. July 14, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Johnsie Hayes, 342-0460, Ext. 3.  

■ Reidsville City Council, 6:30 p.m. July 14, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. 349-1034.  

■ Writers’ Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m. July 14 and 28, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. For aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806.   

■ National Active and Retired Federal Employees Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. July 15, Mayflower Restaurant, 1641 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Rocking­ham County Chapter No. 1161. Tom Lovell, 623-1081. 

■ “Lookin’ Awesome” Brunch, 9:30 a.m. July 16, The Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by the Christian Women’s Club of Eden. Special feature: Denise Adcock from Concord, NC, with Mary Kay Cosmetics showing you how to be dazzling and will discuss how life is fragile. Free child care with reservations. Deadline for brunch reservations and nursery care, before noon Monday July 13. $9. Shelby Baker, 939-2230 or Mary Robertson, 342-1524. 

Seniors
WEDNESDAY
■ 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. 

UPCOMING
■ 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. 

■ The Buddy Holly Story, Aug. 18, Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Wentworth. Celebrate his life that catches the unique mixture of innocence, determination, humor and charm. $50, due by July 28. Leave noon; return by 6 p.m. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

■ Savannah/Charleston, S.C., Trip, Sept. 10-13. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Wentworth. Includes tour of Charleston and Savannah and time to visit River Street and Old City Market. Includes three nights’ lodging, three breakfasts and dinners, and motor coach transportation. Cost: $545 single, $465 double, $450 triple, $440 quad. $50 deposit required to reserve seat; full payment due by Aug. 3. 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: Mike Murphy, 342-4261,  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.
MONDAY
■ 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. 

THURSDAY
■ 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. 

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

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
■ Summer Swim Program, weekdays, 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. 

■ Camp Ocean Voyage Summer Day Camp, July 13-17, Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St., Danville, Va. Discover the creatures that live in the water.   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. 

■ Design Squad Summer Science Adventure Camp, 1-4 p.m., July 13-17, Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St., Danville, Va. If you want to engineer hidden alarms and towers this camp is for you. For children ages 9-13. Cost: $85 per week or $75 for members. Snack provided. Info: (474) 791-5160. www.dsc.smv.org.   

■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. July 14, David Price Auto Works, 603 Monroe Street, Eden. 623-3336.  

■ ZUMBA Exercise Class, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 14, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Zumba combines Latin and international music in dance routines . $3 per class. Registration: 548-2789 or 548-9572.