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Today

l 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.

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

Sunday

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

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

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

l Considering Adoption? 9:30 and 11 a.m., also 9:30 and 11 a.m. Aug. 9, Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. Hear about our role in adoption and orphan care. On Aug. 9, representatives from Rockingham County Department of Social Service, Rockingham County Guardian ad Litem, Children’s Home Society of N.C. and Bethany Christian Services will answer questions. 623-6064.

l Men’s Day Service, 3 p.m., Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 146 Fisher Hill Road, Eden. The Rev. Lester Boyd and Wentworth Baptist Church will be special guests. 627-1841.

Monday

l GriefShare and DivorceCare Support Groups, 6:30 p.m., 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. Tuesday

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

Wednesday

l Genealogy Research, 9 a.m-noon, 1-4 and 6-8 p.m., Family History Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, Eden. Access to thousands of records. 623-7154.

Friday

l Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/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 with like concerns and experiences. Children welcome.
623-6064.

Upcoming

l 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.

l Blood drive, 3-7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W. Academy St., Madison. Presented by the Rockingham County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Photo ID required. 349-3434.

l Angel Food Ministries Orders, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 4:30-7 p.m. Aug. 13, 10:30-1 p.m. Aug. 14, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Cash or food stamps. Food distributed at the church 9-10:30 a.m. Aug. 22. Debit or credit-card orders visit www.angelfoodministries.com. 558-4035.

l Fun in the Son Day, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 15, First Wesleyan Church, 607 Church St., Eden. Water slide, bouncy bounce, face painting, nail painting, hot dogs, chips and, drinks. Entertainment by the Community Youth Band. All ages. Free. Rain date Aug. 22. 635-1649.

Ongoing

l First Baptist Church Preschool, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison has preschool openings for 2- through 5-year-olds for Summer Mornings Out Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-noon through August and 2009-10 preschool. To enroll, call Millie Cocklereece, 548-2471 or 548-2152. Church: 548-6112.

l 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 relaxing atmosphere and a way to minister to the community and provide a Christ-centered place for everyone. The Clubhouse play area available for children. Music and game nights also featured during the summer. 623-6064, ext. 315.

l Child care 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.

l 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