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Fun Stuff
TODAY

■ “Meet the Artist” Opening Reception, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 30, Caswell Civic Center, 536 Main St., East, Yanceyville. Co-sponsored by Caswell County Civic Center and Caswell Council for the Arts. Meet photographer Phillip Jarrell. His exhibit “The Yoke of Beauty: From the Bamboo Forest” on display until Sept. 30. Free. Details and calendar available at www.ccfta.org. 336-694-4591 or e-mail ccarts@caswell.k12.nc.us.   

■ Stoneville Summertime Sing, 6 p.m. Aug. 30, Stoneville Rotary Stage, 103. S. Henry St., Stoneville. Presented by Hodgin Memorial United Methodist Church. Musical talents from local churches will participate. Homemade ice cream, cold drinks and cookbooks available for purchase. Love offering for Beth Mitchell Memorial Fund. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, move to Hodgin Memorial United Methodist Church, 203 Bryan St., Stoneville.
www.hodginmemorialumnc.org.  

TUESDAY

■ Reidsville Downtown Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through November, Market Square, 307 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corp. Fruit, vegetables and more. 349-1045.   

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass music, acoustic instruments. Covered-dish dinner, 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 and relax. 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 N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. Produce, plants, and more.   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.  

FRIDAY

■ Labor Day Weekend Get-Away, Sept. 4-6, The Summit Environmental Education Center, Haw River State Park, 339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit. Spend weekend and enjoy great outdoors and special activities. All inclusive. Includes lodging, meals, gym, outdoor pool, fishing (N.C. fishing license required), ball fields and hiking trails. Information and reservation forms found at www.ncparks.gov or 342-6163.   

■ Book sale, 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 Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville libraries and future Western Rockingham Library. 427-4229.  

■ Eden Downtown Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Sept. 4 and 18, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Henry Street municipal parking lot, Eden. Fruit, vegetables,  and more. Rain or shine. www.ExploreEdenNC.com or 623-7789, Ext. 3021.   

■ Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Satellite Tournament, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Yancey House Pavilion, 699 U.S. 158 West, Yanceyville. Presented by YanceyVillage Preservation. Top eight finishers receive invitation to play in Grand Finale held April 30. Grand champion awarded $10,000 entry to 2010 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Dinner served 6:30 p.m. Play begins 7 p.m. Donation for dinner and entry $40 ($30 tax deductible). Reservations: 336-694-4225. Info visit www.yanceyvillage.com.  

■ Reidsville at McMichael, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6. 427-5165 or 349-6361.   

■ Magna Vista at Morehead, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. $6. 627-7731 or (276) 956-3147.  

■ South Stokes at Rockingham, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 634-3220 or 994-2995.  

SATURDAY

■ Community Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 5, Madison Moose Lodge, 490 K-Fork Road, Madison. $10 space rental. 548-3086.  

■ Yard Sale & Fish Fry, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 5, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Yard sale items, fish fry, hot dogs and sausage biscuits. 623-6122.  

■ Summer Blast Car Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 5, Family Dollar, N.C. 770, Stoneville. Presented by Stoneville Ruritan Club. Trophies to top 30. Door prizes.  All makes, models and years welcome. Entry fee: $15. Registration 9 a.m.-noon. Awards presented 4 p.m. 573-1220.   

■ Stokesdale Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 5, downtown Stokesdale, 8428 U.S. 158. Sponsored by ROADS (Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale). Featured will be a pickin’ tent. Bring your instruments and come jam. Vendor space begins at $5. Free to nonprofits, church and civic groups. stokesdale@aol.com or 643-6400.   

■ Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, Sept. 5. Seven-mile float on Dan River from Draper Landing to Berry Hill Bridge. Meet 10 a.m. at Draper Landing on N.C. 700. Bring boats, paddles, life jackets, lunch, water and dress in layers. Boat rentals available with Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden. 627-6215 or www.3-R-O.com. Trip coordinator Wayne Kirkpatrick, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com or (276) 694-4449. www.danriver.org.      

Health
WEDNESDAY

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Sept. 2, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Female cancer patients invited to makeover by volunteer cosmetologists. Patient receives kit worth $200. Registration: 951-4584.      

Meetings
TUESDAY

■ Stoneville Town Council, 7 p.m. Sept. 1, Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St., Stoneville. 573-9393.  

THURSDAY

■ Will of the People, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Whitcomb Student Center, Rockingham Community College, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Nonpartisan group of concerned citizens. Everyone is welcome be they Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or independent. Group represents people, not parties. 623-8436.   

SATURDAY

■ Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 5, Dan River Coffee House, 108 W. Murphy St., Madison. Breakfast first Saturday monthly. 552-7339 or www.rockgop.com.   

Seniors
MONDAY

■ Senior Aerobics, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Free. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.  

■ Senior Dance, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 31, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Hosted by the Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Music by The City Limits Band with variety of music including country, country rock, waltz, line dancing, square dancing and cha-cha. Line dance lessons held 6 p.m. Concessions. $5 per person. Dance held last Monday monthly during summer. 627-4711.  

FRIDAY

■ Problem Solve Your PC, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 4, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, room 203, N.C. 65, Wentworth. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.  

RCC
THURSDAY

■ JobsNow Open House, 3-6 p.m. Sept. 3, RCC, Gerald B. James Library Mezzanine, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Information on the federally funded programs will be available. JobsNow, the “12 in 6” program, is designed to quickly train people for marketable jobs. Jobs include customer relations specialist, warehouse technician, law enforcement, certified nursing assistant and phlebotomist. Info, call 342-4261, Ext. 2177 or e-mail jobsnow@rockinghamcc.edu or visit www.rockinghamcc.edu and click on JobsNow.  

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.  

Etc.
MONDAY

■ Shallow Water Exercise, 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. High energy one-hour workout. Non-swimmers welcome. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ SilverSneakers — Cardio Circuit Class, 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular endurance and power with a standing circuit workout. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ SilverSneakers — Muscular Strength and Range of Motion Conditioning Class, 11 a.m. weekdays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. Chair or stand-up fitness class for seniors proved to aid in the day-to-day activities for older adults to improve circulation and coordination. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ Cycling or Spinning Class, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. Saturdays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. Intense cycling class full or hill climbs, jumps and sprints. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ Abs Class, 6:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. Improve core strength and stabilization by using a stability ball. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

TUESDAY

■ Pilates and Stretch, 6 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ Deep Water Exercise, 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. Wear flotation belts and enjoy a variety of exercises in deep water. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ Cardio Weights, 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. Thursdays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. Combine weight training, step aerobics and kickboxing. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ SilverSplash, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. Lots of fun and shallow water moves to  improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability required. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ ZUMBA, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. Fridays, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Ave., Eden. This aerobic class incorporates a little bit of Latin and a little bit of African dance. No cost to members. Adult member $34.50 a month. $60 joining fee. 623-8496.  

■ ZUMBA, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $3 per class. 548-2789 or 548-9572.  

THURSDAY

■ 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.