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Fun Stuff
TODAY

Nature Walk. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Meet at 2 p.m. in parking lot adjacent to gym at RCC. Walk property of Knight-Brown Nature Preserve of the Piedmont Land Conservancy near Belews Lake. Easy walk. Free. Milton Hundley, 623-8681.

Sunday Afternoon With Caswell Artists, 4:30 p.m., Yancey House Restaurant, 699 U.S. 158 West, Yanceyville. Presented by YanceyVillage Preservation. Enjoy a glass of wine or cup of tea and talk with the artists whose works are featured at Yancey House, including Russell Watlington, Pat Ewalt and Shirley Cadmus. P.T. Deutermann will sign his 13th novel, “Nightwalkers.” Free. Donations accepted. www.yanceyvillage.com. 

TUESDAY

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

Music at the Barn, 7 p.m., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic music. Debbie Wilson, 706-2144. 

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

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

THURSDAY

Terrific Tree Hike, 3 p.m. Sept. 24, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury.  Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week” Sept. 24-30, an effort for children to reconnect with nature and for parents to reconnect with children. Hike trail and discuss trees. Meet at visitor center. Free. www.ncparks.gov. 593-8480.  

Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards Fall Music Series, 6-9 p.m., 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Music by Michael Ken. Bring a lawn chair. Food and wine available for purchase. No outside beverages. Free. 349-4576 or www.chinquapenn.com. 

FRIDAY

Fall Market, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Zion Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont St., Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Woman’s Club. “Home Made and Home Grown.” Artists, craftsmen, bake sale and more. Lunch $6 served 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Admission: $1. Door prizes. Proceeds benefit community projects. tscoble@yahoo.com or jwdlHayes@bellsouth.net.   

Book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Used Book Store, 103 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. 427-4229. 

Leisure Hike, 1 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury.  Part of “Take a Child Outside Week.” Hike to one of the least-visited water falls. Meet at Tory’s den parking lot. Free. www.ncparks.gov. 593-8480. 

Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m. Lucky City Book and Wine Bar, 125 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. $3 charge for most events. www.luckycity7.com. 349-7144.   

McMichael at Rockingham, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 427-5165 or 634-3220. 

Morehead at Western Alamance, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 1731 N.C. 87, Elon College. $6. 627-7731 or 538-6020. 

Reidsville at Bartlett Yancey, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 466 Main St., East, Yanceyville. $6. 349-6361 or 694-4212.  

SATURDAY

Fall Bazaar, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Breakfast and lunch available. Bake sale, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit building campaign and women’s mission projects. 627-5552 or 623-3418. 

Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Henry Street, Stoneville. Presented by Stoneville Rotary Club. Music by Hubert Lawson & Bluegrass Boys, Priscilla Gray, Karion’s Karaoke, The Impacts and Radio Flyer. Crafts, bossy cow bingo, baby contest, games, silent auction. Brenda Summerlin, 932-9822, or Jerry Smith, 573-3853. Vendor information: Tammy Evans, 573-3977 or 423-9721. 

Brunswick Stew, 9:30 a.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 Main St., Mayodan. United Methodist Women offer baked goods for sale. Proceeds benefit church ministries. $5 per quart. 548-9508. 

Waterfalls Hike, 2 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Hike to one of five waterfalls. Talk about common trees, critters and anything else seen. Meet at trailhead to Upper Cascades. Free. www.ncparks.gov. 593-8480.  

Harvest Festival, 3-8 p.m., Williamsburg Elementary School, 2830 N.C. 87, Reidsville. Presented by school’s PTSO. Games, barbecue dinner and auction. Susie Parks, 349-4632, Ext. 704.  

Concert in the Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Kiwanis Amphitheatre, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Christian music by U-Turn. Bring lawn chairs. Concessions. Free. 627-4711.

Freedom Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Presented by Rockingham County Republican Party. Meet local and state Republican candidates. $10; free for younger than 6. www.rockgop.com.  

UPCOMING

Home Spun Music Festival, 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Governor Morehead Park, Church Street, Eden. Presented by Eden Preservation Society.  In case of rain, event will be held at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St. $5. www.EdenPreservation.org. 

The Barry Joyce Kicking Cancer Challenge, noon Sept. 28, Deep Springs Country Club, 160 Country Club Drive, Stoneville. Presented by Morehead Memorial Hospital. Captain’s choice. Prizes. Registration fee of $90 includes green fees, cart, lunch, barbecue dinner and tournament gift. Field limited. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Barry L. Joyce local cancer support fund. Sponsorships available. 337-8605. 

Auxiliary Jewelry Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28 and 7 a.m.-3 p.m Sept. 29, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Presented by Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. All jewelry $5. Proceeds benefit Morehead Memorial Hospital. 623-9711. 

Nature Hike, 3 p.m. Sept. 29, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Hike to one of the most scenic waterfalls in the park. Meet at Lower Cascades parking lot. Free. www.ncparks.gov. 593-8480.  

Caswell Council for the Arts Annual Juried Art Show. Entries accepted through Sept. 30, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Artists 18 or older from North Carolina and Virginia are invited to enter. Work displayed Oct. 4-Nov. 10. Winners announced at opening reception, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 4. $1,500 cash awards. Limited to traditional two-dimensional original  artwork completed within the past three years, never previously entered in show or exhibited at civic center. $25 entry fee per artist, maximum two pieces. 694-4591.  

Reidsville Business Showcase, noon-6 p.m. Oct. 1, former A&H Wayside building, 1550 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Premier sponsor: BB&T. Promote your business and keep Reidsville money in Rockingham County. Booth rental: $200 chamber members, $250 nonmembers. Registration and payment deadline: Sept. 25. More than 40 booths, blood drive, adoption center, cash and door prizes, flu shots and more. www.
reidsvillechamber.org. 349-8481, Ext. 1.   

Health
MONDAY

Swine Flu and Its Impact on Your Business, 10 a.m. , Rockingham Community College Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Sponsored by Eden, Reidsville and Western Rockingham Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Rockingham County Department of Public Health. Find out about the most up-to-date information and precautionary measures available. Presenters: Glenn L. Martin, health director, and Joyce Parrish, emergency preparedness coordinator. 342-8140 or www.co.rockingham.nc.us/public health.   

Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. , Smith-McMichael Cancer Center, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn to conceal physical side effects of  chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Registration required. 623-9713.    

TUESDAY

GriefShare, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 8, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss. Lunch provided. Free. The Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800, or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.  

WEDNESDAY

Free Prostate Screening, 4-6 p.m. , Western Rockingham Family Medicine, 401 W. Decatur St., Madison. Clinical exam and PSA for men 45 and older. Appointment required. 445-2202.   

THURSDAY

Glaucoma program, noon,   Morehead Memorial Hospital Day Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Join ophthalmologist Carroll Haines to learn about risk factors, types and treatment options. Free lunch to those who register by Monday . Call 627-8510.   

UPCOMING

Pandemic Flu Talk, 10 a.m. Sept. 29, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Information provided by the American Red Cross. 627-4711. 

Meetings
TODAY

Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. , Holiday Inn Express, 101 Express Drive, Reidsville. Mission of APSRC is to improve lives of companion animals in Rockingham County. www.apsrc.org or call 791-4606.  

TUESDAY

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

UPCOMING

Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8 a.m. Oct. 3, Wray Center, Bridge Street, Eden. Breakfast first Saturday monthly. 552-7339 or www.rockgop.com.  

Seniors
WEDNESDAY

Rook Tournament, 1 p.m. Sept. 23 and 30, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Winner gets Walmart gift card. Entry fee: $5. Registration: 627-4711. 

UPCOMING

Fit & Strong Exercise Program, 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning Sept. 28, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington Street. Program improves arthritis symptoms and promotes active lifestyle. Stretching, low-impact aerobics, walking and strength exercise. Free to seniors 55 and older. Registration: 349-1088. 

Senior Dance, 7 p.m. Sept. 28, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Hosted by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Music by The City Limits Band playing country, country rock, waltz, line dances, square dancing and cha-cha. Line-dance lessons at 6 p.m. Concessions. $5. No alcoholic beverages or smoking allowed. 627-4711.  

RCC
TUESDAY

“Research Before Signing The Bottom Line!” Section #14428, 6 p.m. , Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn about due diligence and how it affects financial, legal, labor, tax, IT, environment and market/commercial situations. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316. 

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.
TODAY

Gann Family Reunion, 12:30 p.m. , Farris Memorial Park, 2878 Park Road, Mayodan. All relatives and friends invited. Bring a picnic lunch. Drinks, plates, cups and dinnerware provided. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. 548-6933.  

MONDAY

M&M Quilting Bee, 9:30 a.m. , Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Show off quilting skills, work on projects, share, learn and enjoy the fellowship. Free. Registration: 548-2789. 

Women’s Fall Volleyball League, 7 p.m.  , Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks and Recreation Department. League play on Mondays. Meeting includes information on bylaws and entry fees. Terry Vernon, 623-7789, Ext. 3026, or TVernon@edennc.us. 

Coed Softball League, 8 p.m. , Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks and Recreation Department. League play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meeting includes information on rules and entry fees. Terry Vernon, 623-7789, Ext. 3026, or TVernon@edennc.us. 

THURSDAY

Candidates Forum, 6:30 p.m. , Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, 513 S. Main St., Reidsville. Meet candidates for mayor and at-large council seats. Includes formal question-and-answer session. 349-8481. 

SATURDAY

Youth Tennis Club, 9 a.m.-noon , Carlyle Lewis Tennis Courts, Cure Drive, Madison. Presented by Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. Tennis equipment provided. Hands-on instruction and time for play. For 16 and younger. Free. Registration: 548-2789.1