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“The hills are alive with the sound of music.” Yes indeed, the sounds of music will be on tap for the weekend.

On Saturday, Music in the Park takes place at the gazebo in Mayodan Park. A concert under the stars will feature Broken Bread and the Mayodan United Methodist Praise Team. And it’s free. Bring your lawn chair or your blankets and enjoy the show.

Guitar legend Frank Vignola, who has played with Ringo Starr, Wynton Marsalis, Madonna and Queen Latifah, will perform with the Hot Club of North Carolina at Dan River Coffee House in Madison. “The Hot Club is honored to have Frank play with us,” says Rex Griffin, founder and lead guitarist of the Hot Club of North Carolina. “We can’t wait to create this unique musical happening for North Carolina jazz and guitar aficionados.”

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. The show will start at 8 p.m.

And on Sunday, help out Hospice of Rockingham County by attending Shaggin’ in the Vines featuring The Embers at Autumn Creek Vineyards. Everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, suncreen and shaggin’ shoes and listen to your favorite tunes. Save a few bucks and purchase your tickets in advance, all to help out a worthwhile organization.

Enjoy your weekend.

THURSDAY

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

Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-6248.

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

Night Line Dancing, 7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 27, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Exercise and have fun while you learn fun dance steps. $25 per month. Registration: 548-9572.

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

FRIDAY

Eden Youth Football Camp with former NFL professional Antico Dalton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., also 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris St., Eden. Improve your football and agility skills with pro athletes and certified performance coaches. For youth ages 5-13. $40. Limited space. Register online at www.bgceden.com or go by the club. 627-7960 or (704) 999-1148.

Book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., also 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. Fifty percent off in July for Friends of Library members. Memberships available. Donations accepted. 427-4229.

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

Wine tasting, 5-7 p.m., The Front Porch, 702 Washington St., Eden. 627-9041.

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, extension 2140. Information: Mike Murphy, 342-4261, extension 2325.

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

SATURDAY

Yard sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Smyrna Presbyterian Church, 3350 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Biscuits and coffee available. Proceeds help with medical expenses for the pastors’s son, Caleb, who has been diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease. Donations accepted. 342-3544.

Car show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Smith Stokes Automotive, 2009 Barnes St., Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Church of the Living God Youth Group. Early registration $15, day of show $20. Cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Trophies awarded with Best of Show and Youth Choice Award., Door prizes. Concessions available. Proceeds benefit the Youth Group. Rain date Aug. 1. Registration: June Dunn, 349-5364.

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

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.

Music in the Park, 6-8:30 p.m., Mayodan Park Gazebo, 500 W. Main St., Mayodan. Sponsored by Mayodan Preservation League. Featuring music by Broken Bread and the Mayodan United Methodist Praise Team. Hot dogs, chips and drinks available. Take a lawn chair. 548-2241.

Bluegrass gospel music by The Lawson Family, 7 p.m., King Memorial Baptist Church, 811 West Ave., Eden. Admission is free.

Guitar legend Frank Vignola and The Hot Club of North Carolina, 8 p.m., Dan River Coffee House, 108 W. Murphy St., Madison. Vignola is a renowned 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 of the ’30s and ’40s by the musical compositions of legendary French gypsy guitarist Django Reinhart and violinist Stephane Grappelli. $20. 312-1730 or django1@embargmail.com

SUNDAY

Aquatic Food Chains and Macro Invertebrates, 2 p.m., 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., 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. Take lawn chairs, sunscreen and shaggin’ shoes. No outside beverages. Food available for purchase. Picnic baskets welcome. $25 advance, or $30 at the gate. 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.

Girl Time: Time for Inspiration, Motivation, and Encouragement, 4 p.m., Cafe 99, 128 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Presented by the 4-H Impact Club. Parents are asked to arrive 3-4 p.m. for an information session. Insightful information on being the best you can be. For girls ages 13-17. Dinner included. Free. RSVP by Friday to Mary Bratcher, 349-2492.