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Today

* Yard sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Smyrna Presbyterian Church, 3350 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Biscuits and coffee available. Proceeds benefit medical expenses for the pastor’s son, Caleb, who has been diagnosed with Lyme 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. Registration is $20. Cars, truck 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. 

* Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 9 and 10 a.m., Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. For beginners and intermediates. Must have your own guitar. Free. 623-4042.    

Sunday

* Encounter Ministry, 8:30 a.m. Sundays, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Contemporary music, prayer and Bible-based message. Come as you are. 548-9508. 

* Christian Conversation and Coffee, 9 a.m. Sundays, First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. Place for spiritual friendship. No sermon, hymns, offertory. Dress casual. 548-6112.      

Monday

* Vacation Bible School, 6-8:30 p.m. daily through Friday, Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W. Academy St., Madison. Family dinner at 6 p.m. with activities for ages 3-12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. 548-6658.

* GriefShare and DivorceCare Support Groups, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss or those touched by separation or divorce. 623-1114 or www.growingoaks.org. 

Wednesday

* Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.-noon, also July 29, First Baptist Church, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. Millie Cocklereece, 548-2471 or 548-2152. Church, 548-6112.

Upcoming

* Vacation Bible School and Kickoff, 2-4 p.m. July 25 and
5:30 p.m. July 26-30, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.

* Krishna Fest, 5-9:30 p.m. July 25 and 1-4 p.m. July 26, Hare Krishna Temple, Prabhupada Village, 1283 Prabhupada Road, Sandy Ridge. A rich cultural experience celebrating the personality and culture of Krishna. Meet the Swami who walked across Canada, kirtan (yoga of singing), sample exotic snacks from India, traditional music and dance, outdoor activities for kids, yoga, face painting, learn the principles of meditation and more. Free admission. Rain or shine. prabhupadavillage.com or harekrishnafestivals.blogspot.com. 

* CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m. July 25, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry. U-Turn from Rockingham County in concert with special guest Amber Dawson of Elkin. Free. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com.  

Ongoing

* Genealogy research, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Family History Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, Eden. Facility has access to thousands of records. 623-7154.   

* First Baptist Church Preschool, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison, has preschool openings for 2- through 5-year-olds for 2009-2010 school year. To enroll, call Millie Cocklereece, 548-2471 or 548-2152. Church: 548-6112.

* One Way Cafe, weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m and 5-8 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Lunch, dinner, free wireless Internet access, affordable specialty coffees, a friendly, relaxing atmosphere and a way to minister to the community and provide a Christ-centered place for everyone. The Clubhouse play area is available for children. Live music and game nights also featured during the summer. 623-6064, Ext. 315.

* Childcare ministry, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Ages include 6 weeks through 5 years. Drop-in care and after-school care available. Low weekly rates and DSS accepted. 342-1517 or 342-1099. 

* Summer Enrichment and Fall Preschool Registration, Madison United Methodist Church Preschool, 100 W. Academy St., Madison. Registration for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. 548-6658.   
 

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