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Fun Stuff
TODAY

Track Casting, 2 p.m. Sept. 27, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week” Sept. 24-30. Learn what kind of tracks your favorite animal makes. Meet at lake bathhouse. Free. www.ncparks.gov. 593-8480.  

Home Spun Music Festival, 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Governor Morehead Park, Church Street, Eden. Presented by Eden Preservation Society. Hear talented local musicians. Rain location: Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St. $5. www.EdenPreservation.org. 

MONDAY

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 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. All jewelry $5. Proceeds benefit Morehead Memorial Hospital. 623-9711. 

TUESDAY

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

Nature Hike, 3 p.m. Sept. 29, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week” Sept. 24-30. Hike to one scenic waterfall. Meet at Lower Cascades parking lot. Free. www.ncparks.gov. 593-8480.  

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

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 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 never previously entered or exhibited. $25 entry fee per artist. Two piece limit. (336) 694-4591.  

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. Wednesdays, Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden. DJ weekly. 623-5593. 

THURSDAY

Reidsville Business Showcase, noon-6 p.m. Oct. 1, former A&H Wayside building (across from Goodwill Industries), 1550 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Premier Sponsor BB&T. Over 40 businesses, American Red Cross blood bus, pet adoption center, cash and door prizes, flu shots and more. www.reidsvillechamber.org. 349-8481, Ext. 1.   

12th annual Evening of Recognition, 6 p.m. Oct. 1, Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 Country Club Road, Reidsville. RCC Foundation honors Jeanne T. Stanley of Reidsville and Subway of Rockingham County. A gala event with Great Britain theme, including bagpipe music. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s grant program. Black tie/kilt optional. $50 per person. Sponsor packages available. Tickets and information: Gaye Clifton, 342-4262, ext. 2201.  

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. 

Quilt Festival & Sale, 1-7 p.m. Oct. 2 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Featuring demonstrations and items for sale by Two Rivers Quilt Guild. Quilts, throws, wall hangings, table runners, purses, apparel and more. Raffle. Free admission. Joan Garrison, 623-4108, or Cindy Adams, 623-7789, ext. 3021.  

Eden Downtown Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Oct. 2 and 16, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Henry Street municipal parking lot, Eden. Rain or shine. www.ExploreEdenNC.com or 623-7789, Ext. 3021.  

Nightmare on Scales Street Haunted House, weekends Sept. 25-Oct. 31, 207 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Inspired by the true story of Fritz Klenner. Not for the weak of heart. Also Thursday Oct. 22 and 29. Main hours 7 p.m. Will open 6 p.m. Oct. 24, 30, 31. $15 or $13 with canned food item for local food bank. Not recommended for children younger than 10. 361-0011.   

Williams at McMichael, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6. 427-5165 or 570-6161. 

Eastern Guilford at Morehead, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. $6. 627-7731 or 449-6311. 

Reidsville, high school football.  No game Oct. 2.  

Western Alamance at Rockingham, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 634-3220 or 538-6020.

SATURDAY

“Women and Matters of the Heart,” 8:30 a.m. Oct. 3, Yancey House Pavilion, behind Yancey House Restaurant, 699 U.S. 158 West, Yanceyville. Presented by Duke University Medical Center, YanceyVillage Preservation, Yancey House Restaurant, and the Caswell Health Department. Event includes health screenings, exercise stations, cooking demonstration, and tips on stocking a heart healthy kitchen. Door prizes. $5 includes lunch. Registration: 1-888-ASK-DUKE. www.yanceyvillage.com. 

Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet, Show and Ride, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 3, Market Square, 307 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Bring old bicycle or used parts to buy, sell or trade. Enter the “Best Appearing Bike” contest. Take riding tour on vintage bike around historic downtown Reidsville. Information, visit
www.reidsvillebicycles.com. 

Hogtober Fest, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 3, Wolf Creek Harley-Davidson, 2018 Barnes St., Reidsville. Presented by Wolf Creek Harley Owners Group. Dice run, live music, barbecue, drinks, games and prizes. $5 raffle drawing for two FXRG HD jackets. Dice run prize is lightweight Harley jacket. 342-5133. 

Stokesdale Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3, downtown Stokesdale, 8428 U.S. 158. Sponsored by ROADS (Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale). Featuring a pickin’ tent. Bring instruments and come jam. Vendors. 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, Oct. 3. Two-part float using three public access points in Eden on the Smith and Dan rivers. Meet 10 a.m. at Three Rivers Outfitters, 413-B Church St., Eden. Participants launch boats at Island Ford Landing, float two miles to Smith river confluence with Dan river,  lunch at Leaksville landing, and paddle 1.5 miles back.  As part of North Carolina Big Sweep, paddlers collect litter along the way. Bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch, water and work gloves. Boat rentals available at Three Rivers Outfitters. T. Butler, 349-5727 or members@danriver.org. www.danriver.org.      

Madison Heritage Festival — “A Heritage To Honor,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 3, Market and Murphy Streets, downtown Madison. Entertainment all day including Part-Time Party-Time Band and recording artist Blues Creek. Exhibits, crafts, pony rides, games, food, kids area and more. Bring lawn chairs. 548-2305 or 427-2112.  

Eden Mall Dazzling Darlins Apple Blossom Beauty Pageant, 1 p.m. Oct. 3, Eden Mall, 201 E. Meadow Road, Eden. Age divisions: 0-23 months, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-15 and 16 years and up. Entry fee $50. Information: Melissa Cole 627-3018. 

Hidden & Window Falls Mountains-to-Sea Trail Hike, 2 p.m. Oct. 3, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Join a ranger and hike to Hidden Falls and Window Falls in moderate 1.2 miles trip. Meet at Visitor Center. No pets. Wear appropriate shoes. Registration required. Limit 20. Call 593-8480. www.ncparks.gov. 593-8480.  

Health
TUESDAY

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. 

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. Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800 or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.  

THURSDAY

Blood drive, noon-4:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Reidsville Business Showcase, former A&H Wayside Furniture, 1550 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-8481 or 349-3434.  

Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434. 

Meetings
SATURDAY

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. 

Midway-Monroeton VFW Post 8297 meeting, noon Oct. 3, 961 Church Street Ext., Reidsville. Mary Nahas, author of “The Journey of Private Galione,”  will be the guest speaker. Lunch served. 349-7733.  

Seniors
MONDAY

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 over. 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, waltz, line dancing, square dancing and cha-cha. Line dance lessons at
6 p.m. Concessions. $5 per person. No alcoholic beverages or smoking allowed. 627-4711.  

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

New England Fall Foliage Trip, Oct. 1-7. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Wentworth. Six nights lodging, 10 meals, and motor coach transportation. Cost: $985 single, $860 double, $845 triple, $825 quad. $50 deposit required to reserve seat. 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

RCC
TUESDAY

“Overcoming Obstacles with Spunk” Section #14429, 6 p.m. Sept. 29,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Motivational speaker L. Diane Wolfe will outline the keys to overcoming obstacles with the right attitude. 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. $150. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2140. Information: Mike Murphy, 342-4261,  Ext. 2325. 

Etc.
THURSDAY

Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Oct. 1, Reidsville Business Showcase (former A&H Wayside across from Goodwill Industries), 1550 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Sponsored by News & Record. Bring canned goods and nonperishable items for Reidsville Outreach Center. 349-8481.     

Intermediate/Beginners Line Dancing, Thursdays, beginning Oct. 1, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Intermediate Class 11 a.m., Beginners noon. $35 per month or $20 per month ages 65 and over. 548-2789.  

FRIDAY

Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/children’s clubhouse play area, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Spend time with families that have adopted and others that have like concerns and experiences. Group meets first Friday monthly. Children welcome. 623-6064.