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The day of service for Rockingham County’s unemployed residents was all that Reidsville’s First Baptist Church had hoped it would be.

“Operation Faith, Hope & Love” was Sept. 12, and Pastor Bill Duke reports the day “was such a blessing to everyone.” The church organized the event to provide food, clothing and other services to the county’s unemployed residents. More than 400 people visited the church for help, Duke said.

Some of the highlights of the day:

■ 400 boxes of food were prepared for families.

■ About 5,000 clothing items and 2,000  school supplies were donated and given away.

■ Dental professionals donated about $8,500 worth of services, including fillings, cleanings and extractions.

■ Medical screenings were given to about 75 people.

■ Haircuts were given to 97 people.

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Rockingham Community College officials plan to dedicate a campus rose garden Monday in the memory of former trustee Robert A. Harris.

Harris was a 29-year member of the board of trustees and served two years as chairman. He was also president of the RCC Foundation.

“Bob had an unparalleled devotion to the college and to education in general,” said RCC President Robert Keys. “He had a great analytical mind, wonderful sense of humor and gave generously of his time, talent, creativity and resources toward the enhancement and success of the college.”

Harris also loved roses. He grew them and was known for giving them to staff members, Keys said.

The Robert A. Harris Rose Garden is between the science building and the library. The public is invited to the 2 p.m. ceremony.

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Reidsville Police Capt. Ronnie Ellison spoke to the Reidsville Kiwanis Club on Sept. 17 about four police programs.

Ellison told the group about the Neighborhood Watch program, which includes 55 watch groups. Ellison credits the groups with helping to solve five crimes.

Another program the police department recently implemented keeps check on residents with health problems by giving them morning phone calls.

In a joint effort with other police and fire departments, Reidsville officers participate in Project Lifesaver. The program outfits elderly residents with wrist monitors that help police find them if they get lost.

The Police Neighborhood Resource Officer program begins in about a month and will help protect neighborhoods against crime.

The Reidsville Kiwanis Club meets at noon Thursdays at the Golden Corral on Freeway Drive.

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The Rockingham County Grange and N.C. State Grange are sponsoring a logo contest for the Rockingham County Local Foods Coalition.

The contest is open to students and adults.

The coalition promotes locally grown foods and small family farms.

Artwork can be in any medium. It must be submitted to the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension office by 5 p.m. on Oct. 16.

For more information about the contest, call Brenda Sutton at 342-8230 or e-mail brenda_sutton@nscu.edu.

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U.S. Army Reserve Pfc. William M. Roach graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

Roach studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values.

He also was instructed in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship and armed and unarmed combat, among other skills.

Roach graduated from Reidsville High School in 2007. He is the son of Renee Roach of Reidsville and Ernest Roach Jr. of Cherryville.

Contact Jonnelle Davis at 627-4881, Ext. 126, or jonnelle.davis@news-record.com