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There are a lot of events taking place in Rockingham County this weekend.

It’s election season, so the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce will hold a candidates forum tonight to help you make a decision on the right candidate for the job. Come out and see where the candidates for mayor and the City Council stand on issues.

It’s also Big Sweep Week in Rockingham County from Saturday through next Saturday. This is a great community service project for any organization, individual or club. Take part, and help clean up our county.

Several annual fall events are planned, including the Reidsville Woman’s Club Fall Market on Friday and Saturday at Zion Baptist Church. The theme this year is “Home Made and Home Grown.” And yes, lunch will be served on Friday and fish and ribs will be available Saturday.

Let’s not forget the annual Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival on Saturday with Bossy Cow Bingo, a baby contest and a car show. Enjoy a day of food, music, crafts and more.

Today

• Reidsville Downtown Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-noon today and Saturday, Market Square, 307 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Fruit, vegetables. 349-1045.
• Terrific Tree Hike, 3 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week” today through Sept. 30, an effort for children to reconnect with nature and for parents to reconnect with children. 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 admission. 349-4576. www.chinquapenn.com.
• Candidates Forum, 6:30 p.m., Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, 513 S. Main St., Reidsville. Meet candidates for mayor and at-large council seats along with a question-and-answer session. 349-8481.

Friday

• Fall Market 2009, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Zion Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont St., Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Woman’s Club. Arts and crafts, bake sale and more. Lunch: $6, served daily 11:30-2 p.m. Admission: $1. Door prizes. Proceeds benefit community projects. tscoble@yahoo.com or jwdlHayes@bellsouth.net.
• Book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today 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. Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week” by hiking to one of the least visited waterfalls. 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 cover charge for most events. www.luckycity7.com. 349-7144.
• Nightmare on Scales Street Haunted House, weekends beginning today through Oct. 31, 207 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Inspired by true story of Fritz Klenner and the eight murders he committed. Not for the weak of heart. Also open Thursdays, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. Main hours: 7 p.m. Will open 6 p.m. Oct. 24, 30, 31. $15 or $13 with canned food item to support local food bank. Not recommended for children younger than 10. 361-0011.
• 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

• Rockingham County Big Sweep, today through Oct. 3. Organizations, clubs or individuals may volunteer to collect trash. Cleanups may also be scheduled during September and October. Trash collection sites will be designated in Eden, Reidsville and Madison today and Oct. 3. Registration: Kelly Howell 342-8300, Ext. 2, or e-mail khowell@co.rockingham.nc.us.
• 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.
• Rockingham County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Chinqua Penn stables, Reidsville. Produce, plants and more. Brenda Sutton, 613-6320 or brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu.
• Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Henry Street, Stoneville. Music by Hubert Lawson & Bluegrass Boys, Priscilla Gray, Karion’s Karokee, The Impacts and Radio Flyer. Crafts, Bossy Cow bingo, baby contest, games, silent auction and more. Brenda Summerlin, 932-9822 or Jerry Smith, 573-3853. Vendor info: Tammy Evans, 573-3977 or 423-9721.
• 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 ages 16 and younger. Free. Registration: 548-2789.
• Old 97 Rail Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St., Danville, Va. Turn back the clock 106 years and see a miniature version of the Old 97 wreck and N-scale model train towns and rural areas, and visit a restored Norfolk and Western caboose. Live music Saturday with The Carolina Catbirds and New North Carolina Ramblers. Rail pass includes admission to the Science Center, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History and the American Armored Foundation Tank Museum. (434) 791-5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org.
• 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 a quart. 548-9508.
• Waterfalls Hike, 2 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week” by hiking to one of five waterfalls. Talk about common trees, critters and anything else seen. Meet at trail head 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 your lawn chairs and a friend. 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. www.rockgop.com.

Sunday

• Track Casting, 2 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week” by learning 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., Governor Morehead Park, Church Street, Eden. Presented by Eden Preservation Society. Hear talented local musicians. In case of rain, event held at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St. $5. www.EdenPreservation.org.

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-1781, Ext. 110 or carolyn.booth@news-record.com