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Fun Stuff
TUESDAY

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

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic music. Covered-dish dinner, 6 p.m. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Debbie Wilson, 706-2144. 

■ Bluegrass Jamboree, 7 p.m., Reidsville Downtown Exhibit Center, 223 S. Scales St. 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. Brenda Sutton, 613-6320 or brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu. 

■ NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick Competition, 4 p.m. Sept. 9, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks and Recreation. Boys and girls ages 8-15 can exhibit football skills. Top finishers advance to sectional competition in October. Free. Terry Vernon, 623-7789, ext. 3016 or TVernon@edennc.us.    

■ Steppin’ Out Shaggin’ Shag Club, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden. Guest deejay weekly.
623-5593. 

THURSDAY

■ Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards Fall Music Series,
6-9 p.m. Thursdays in September, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Sept. 10, Jonny Colley; Sept. 17, Thick ‘n Thin; and Sept. 24, Michael Ken. Bring lawn chair. Food available from Mom’s Kitchen. Wine and soft drinks available for purchase. No outside beverages. Free admission. 349-4576. www.chinquapenn.com. 

FRIDAY

■ 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. 427-4229. 

■ Yard Sale, 3-8 p.m. Sept. 11, Ayersville Ruritan Club Building, N.C. 770, Mayodan. Fundraiser sponsored by Ayersville Ruritan Club to help families in need. 

■ Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 11, downtown Reidsville. Sponsored by Smith-Stokes. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corp. and EZ Street Cruisers Car Club. Antique and classic cars. Special sales, artist demonstrations and wine tastings at Reidsville Florist & Gifts and Lucky City. Bring lawn chairs. Canned and nonperishable food collected for Outreach Center. 349-1045. 

■ McMichael at Bartlett Yancey, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 466 Main St. E., Yanceyville. $6. 427-5165 or 694-4212.  

■ Morehead at Martinsville, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 351 Commonwealth Blvd. E., Martinsville, Va. $6. 627-7731 or (276) 403-5870. 

■ Northeast Guilford at Reidsville, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 1901 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. $6. 349-6361 or 375-2500.  

■ Southeast Guilford at Rockingham, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 634-3220
or 674-4300. 

SATURDAY

■ 2nd Annual Hunter Hobbs Charity Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. Sept. 12, Plantation Golf Course, 190 Club House Drive, Reidsville. Sponsors and golfers needed. Proceeds benefit Shriner’s Hospital, Victory Junction Camp, and Camp Carefree. 344-044 or 432-9333. 

■ Mayodan Homecoming Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 12, downtown Mayodan. Presented by Mayodan Preservation League. Performances by McMichael High School marching band, ROTC, CC & Co dance students, Greenhouse River Boys, Chris Carroll Trio, Floydz Circle, The Impacts and The O’Kaysions. Bring lawn chair. 548-2241. 

■ 5th Annual Missions Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 12, Fairgrove United Methodist Church, 1735 Cunningham Mill Road, Reidsville. Gospel music, games, bake sale, silent auction, antique tractors and cars, fire department smoke house, and food. Proceeds benefit Camp Guilrock, the church’s mission outreach programs, and help people in need. Free. 349-8550. 

■ NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick Competition, 1 p.m. Sept. 12, Jake Atkinson Field, Mayodan Ball Park, 509 W. Main St., Mayodan. Presented by the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. Boys and girls ages 8-15 can exhibit football skills. Entry forms available at recreation department. Top finishers advance to sectional competition in October. Free. Thad Shermer,
548-9572 or 548-2789.    

■ Arts on the Square, 2-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Market Square, 307 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Call for artists and fine craftsmen. Registration required. No booth fee. Art displays, Art fair  for kids, local wineries, and music. Tammy Spencer, tspencer@ci.reidsville.nc.us or 347-2307. 

UPCOMING

■ DRBA River Heritage Float,
8:30 a.m. Sept. 13. Meet at Dan River Company, 1110 Flinchum Road, Danbury, and float 5.5 miles to Stokes Stomp Festival at Moratock Park in Danbury. Local historian and Dan River fisherman, Steve Shelton, will guide interpretive float on the Dan. Canoe, kayak rentals available. Registration: 336-593-2628. 

■ Young Professional’s Network Disc Golf Outing, 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Lake’s Edge Disc Golf Course, Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Meet at shelter No. 1. 349-8481 or
349-4738.  

Health
MONDAY

■ Blood Drive, 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 7, Burger King, 6703 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Photo ID required. Appointments: 427-0649. Info: 349-3434.  

TUESDAY

■ Blood Drive, 1:30-6 p.m. Sept. 8, Leaksville Spray Elementary, 415 Highland Drive, Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-7068. Info: 349-3434.  

WEDNESDAY

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 9, RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Photo ID required. Appointments: 413-3331. Info: 349-3434.  

THURSDAY

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Reggie Denney Auto Repair, 406 Bridge St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-1456. Info: 349-3434.   

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Big Kmart, 102 Market St., Madison.  Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.   

■ Infant CPR, 6 p.m. Sept. 10, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Instructors certified by American Heart Association. Registration: 627-6323.    

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. Sept. 10, Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Physical therapists, nurses and care management professionals provide information and demonstrations to patients considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.     

FRIDAY

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 11, N.C. DOT, 191 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Photo ID required. Appointments: 634-5642. Info: 349-3434.   

SATURDAY

■ Lamaze class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Includes tour of Birthing Center. Registration:
627-6323.     

■ Free Prostate Screening, 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Morehead Memorial Hospital Day Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Clinical exam and PSA for men age 45 and over. Appointment required.
Info. 627-8510.  

UPCOMING

■ Rockingham County Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Sept. 14, Penn Nursing Center, South Day Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For family, friends and caregivers. 951-6034.    

■ Parkinson’s Disease, 2 p.m. Sept. 15, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Information and encouragement for individuals and families affected. 627-6199.   

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities meet friends, play games, make crafts and have snacks. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m. 

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 18, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville.
Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434. 

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church, 261 Estes Road, Ruffin. Photo ID required. Appointments: 939-2895. Info: 349-3434.     

Meetings
MONDAY

■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m. Sept. 7, Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan.
548-2241.   

TUESDAY

■ Rockingham Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m. Sept. 8, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Johnsie Hayes, 342-0460, ext. 3.    

■ Rockingham County Local Foods Coalition, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8, N.C.. Cooperative Extension Ag Building, N.C. 65, Reidsville. Report about Eden Sustainability Festival, Mid Summer’s Night Green event, Infrastructure Working Group about organizations progress, announcements and networking. Bring food to share and bring products or information to exhibit and share or sell. Brenda Sutton, 342-8230 or e-mail brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu. 

■ Reidsville City Council, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. 349-1034.   

■ Writers’ Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 and 22, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806. 

THURSDAY

■ Reidsville MOPS (Mother’s of Pre-Schoolers), 9 -11:45 a.m. Sept. 10, Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Mothers get together, do crafts, have fellowship, listen to speakers and enjoy food. Child care provided. Meets 2nd Thursday monthly Sept.-May. www.MOPS.org.  

■ Madison Board of Aldermen,
7 p.m. Sept. 10, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St., Madison.   427-0221.  

UPCOMING

■ Rockingham County Weavers and Fiber Arts Guild, 2 p.m. Sept. 13, Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65 (old Wentworth School), Reidsville. Free. No experience necessary. Beth Lanier, 549-1351 or eelanier@bellsouth.net.        

■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Rockingham Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth.
342-9879 or 269-4203.       

■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 427-0241.   

■ Rockingham County Amateur Radio Club, 7 p.m. Sept. 15, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Anyone interested in becoming amateur radio operators and current ham radio operators. Trey Belton, W4SH, 573-3317, or Pat Patterson, N4SLP, 548-2027.      

■ Rockingham County Democratic Party, 7 p.m. Sept. 15, RCC, Owens Human Services Building No. 16, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Meets third Tuesday monthly. 317-6182.    

■ Eden City Council, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. 623-2110.  

■ National Active and Retired Federal Employees Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16, Mayflower Restaurant, 1641 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Rocking­ham County Chapter No. 1161. Tom Lovell, 623-1081. 

Seniors
WEDNESDAY

■ Basic Computer Skills Class,
10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Sept. 9-Nov. 11, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington Street. Co-sponsored with Rockingham Community College. Free to seniors 65 and older or $65. Registration: 349-1088. 

■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. Sept. 9, Clarence’s Steak House, U.S. 220 North, Ridgeway, Va. 623-8554.    

THURSDAY

■ Internet and E-mail Computer Class, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Sept.10-Oct. 29, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Co-sponsored with Rockingham Community College. Free to seniors 65 and older or $65. Registration: 349-1088. 

UPCOMING

■ Crafts for the Holidays Class,
9 a.m.-noon Mondays, beginning Sept. 14, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Co-sponsored with Rockingham Community College. Free to seniors 65 and older or $50. Supplies extra. Registration: 349-1088. 

■ Needlecrafts, 9 a.m.-noon Mondays, Sept. 14-Nov. 30, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 102,  N.C. 65, Wentworth. $65. 342-4261, ext. 2163. 

■ Senior Strikers Bowling League Organizational Meeting,
1 p.m. Sept. 14, Reidsville Lanes, 1640 Freeway Drive. Presented by Reidsville Senior Center. $4.50 for three games. Registration:
349-1088. 

■ Crocheting Class, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 15, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Co-sponsored with Rockingham Community College. Free to seniors 65 and older or $50. Supplies extra. Registration:
349-1088. 

■ Floral Design Class, 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 16, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Co-sponsored with Rockingham Community College. Free to seniors 65 and older or $50. Supplies extra. Registration:
349-1088. 

■ New England Fall Foliage Trip, Oct. 1-7. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Wentworth. Tour Castle in the Clouds, narrated boat-tour on Lake Squam, dinner train ride aboard Lake Winnipesauke Railford, ride on Loon Gondola, lobster cruise, tour Kennebunkport, visit Franconia Notch State Park, driving tour of York with stop at lighthouse and shopping. 6 nights lodging, 10 meals, and motor coach transportation. Cost: $985 single, $860 double, $845 triple, $825 quad. $50 deposit required to reserve seat; full payment due Sept. 8. 342-4261, ext. 2163. 

RCC
TUESDAY

■ “Go Green — Renewable Energy,” 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 8-Nov. 10,  RCC, Small Business Center, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 111, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Sponsored by Community & Workforce Education Division. Exploration of field of renewable energy. $65. Registration and info: Helen Pokrzywa, 342-4261, ext. 2177.  

■ “The Amazing World of eBay,” Section No. 14426, 6 p.m. Sept. 8,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn how to buy and sell around the world. Free. Registration: 342-4261, ext. 2316. TTY for hearing impaired: 634-0132. 

FRIDAY

■ Motorcycle Safety Course, 6-10 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 20. 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. 

UPCOMING

■ How to Start and/or Stay in Your Own Business, Section No. 14425,  6 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Nov. 16, RCC, Small Business Center, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 111, N.C. 65, Wentworth.  $65. Registration: 342-4261, ext. 2316. 

■ “eBay Advanced Selling,” Section No. 14427, 6 p.m. Sept. 15,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Steps of an actual sale on eBay from start to finish. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316. TTY for hearing impaired: 634-0132.  

Etc.
TUESDAY

■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Sept. 8, Enrich Cosmetic Center, 406 Thompson St., Eden. 623-3336.  

■ Want to Become a Foster Parent? Orientation meeting,
6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Rockingham County Department of Social Services, 411 N.C. 65, Wentworth. 342-1394, ext. 3065. 

WEDNESDAY

■ Landscape Painting, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 9-Oct. 28, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For all ages. $50; supplies  not included. Registration: 548-2789 or 548-9572. 

■ Angel Food Ministries Orders, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 4:30 -7 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10:30-1 p.m. Sept. 11, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Cash, food stamps and money orders. Food distributed 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 19. Debit or credit card orders visit www.angelfoodministries.com. 558-4035.  

THURSDAY

■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Sept. 10, Market Square, 307 S. Scale St., Reidsville. Sponsored by city of Reidsville. Rain location The Penn House, 324 Maple Ave., Reidsville. Bring canned goods and nonperishable items for Reidsville Outreach Center.
349-8481.     

SATURDAY

■ Operation Faith, Hope, and Love for the Unemployed of Rockingham County, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. In cooperation with First Baptist Church of Madison. Variety of services and giveaways. Haircuts, manicures, health screenings, food, clothing, school supplies and more. 548-6112. 

■ If You Were Mine: A Workshop for Those Exploring Adoption, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Overview of what the Bible says about adoption, different types of adoption, and what to expect from the process. Free. $10 workbook. Registration: 623-6064. 

■ Career Enhancement and Finance Seminar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12, CrossWalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Guest speakers Tonya Mill and Evangelist Carmen Palmer provide career assessment, tips on resume writing, as well as “Coupons and You.” Free. 623-4042.

■ Vaccination, heartworm check, microchip clinic, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 12, Town & Country Pet Care, 7741 N.C. 14, Eden. Proceeds benefit Rockingham County Canine Club and Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network. Services and shots from $5 to $30. 349-4918.   

UPCOMING

■ North Carolina Hospitality Training, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Chinqua Penn Planation, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Provided by partnership of Rockingham County Cooperative Extension, Rockingham County Tourism, Eden Tourism Development, and Chinqua Penn. Three-part series geared towards Rockingham County wedding and special events professionals. Lunch provided. $20. Registration required. Brenda Sutton, 342-8230 or e-mail brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu. 

■ Karate Lessons, 6 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, beginning Sept. 14, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $35 per month. 5 years and up. 548-2789 or 548-9572. 

■ Basic Computer Class, 6 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Nov. 2, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Co-sponsored by Rockingham Community College. $65 or free to those 65 and older. 548-2789 or 548-9572. 

■ Internet Class, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Co-sponsored by Rockingham Community College. $65 or free to those 65 and older. 548-2789 or 548-9572. 

■ Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Sept. 17, Mayodan Public Library, 101 N. 10th Ave., Mayodan. 548-6248.