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SATURDAY

Giant Yard Sale, 7 a.m. Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Hundreds of new items from “Going Out of Business” sale. Other gently used items. Support our Mexico mission trip. Information and directions: Nori Torbert, 951-2287, or Nancy Ferguson, 349-6813.

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.

Vacation Bible School and Kickoff, 2-4 p.m., also 5:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.

Choir Anniversary Celebration, 5 p.m., Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 146 Fisher Hill Road, Eden. The United in Praise Choir will celebrate its second combined choir anniversary. Special guest will be Sons of Faith from Danville, Va. 627-1841.

Krishna Fest, 5-9:30 p.m., also 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 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, learn the principles of meditation and more. Free admission. Rain or shine. prabhupadavillage.com or harekrishnafestivals.blogspot.com

CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m., 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

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.

Lance Cole and David Huggins guest preachers, 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.

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.

Rockingham County Historical Society Lecture, 2:30 p.m., Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 N.C. 65 West, Wentworth. Lecture about 19th-century medicine, ranging from botanical cures to battlefield triage by Civil War re-enactor James Mills. Mills will display his collection of antique medical equipment. Refreshments. 427-4287.

MONDAY

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, First Baptist Church, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. Millie Cocklereece, 548-2471 or 548-2152. Church, 548-6112.

UPCOMING

Benefit barbecue and bake sale, 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Smyrna Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 3350 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Sponsored by church members and friends. Proceeds benefit Caleb Wray for medical expenses not covered by insurance for treatment of Lyme disease. Adults $8 per plate or per pound. Child’s plate $4.

Lance Cole guest preacher, 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Aug. 2, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.

Considering Adoption? 9:30 and 11 a.m. Aug. 2 and 9, Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Dr. Eden. Visit and hear what God has to say about our role in adoption and orphan care. Aug. 9, representatives from Rockingham County Dept. of Social Service, Rockingham County Guardian ad Litem, Children’s Home Society of N.C. and Bethany Christian Services will be present to answer all your questions. 623-6064.

Blood drive, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 4, Madison Presbyterian Church, 204 W. Decatur St., Madison. Presented by the Rockingham County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Photo ID required. 349-3434.

Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7, Osborne Baptist Church, cafe and children’s clubhouse play area, 326 E. Stadium Dr. 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 Fridays. Children welcome. 623-6064.

Vacation Bible School, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10-13, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 8460 N.C. 14 North, Eden. Theme: Be A Soldier of the Cross. 627-7986.

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 Summer Mornings Out 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Thursdays through August and 2009-10 preschool. 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 Dr., Eden. Lunch, dinner, free wireless Internet access, affordable specialty coffees, a friendly atmosphere and a way to minister to the community and provide a Christ-centered place for everyone. The Clubhouse play area available for children. Live music and game nights during the summer. 623-6064, extension 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.

Fall preschool registration, Madison United Methodist Church Preschool, 100 W. Academy St., Madison. Registration for 2-, 3- and 4-year-old fall programs. 548-6658.

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-4881, Ext. 110, or carolyn.booth@news-record.com