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It is official. Fall arrived last week and, presto, the air is cooler and the sun sets earlier. It should be a great weekend to get outside and enjoy our events.

This morning, the News & Record is hosting the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce coffee at the 2009 Business Showcase in the former A&H Wayside Furniture Clearance Center on Freeway Drive. If you are a chamber member or are considering joining the chamber, then drop by to network with the business community and for an early peek of the show. The Business Showcase opens to the community at noon with more than 40 businesses presenting products and services. Also on site will be a pet adoption center, a blood drive, flu shots and drawings for cash and prizes.

The Quilt Festival & Sale will be at Eden City Hall this weekend. I love quilts. And the show promises to have all kinds of quilted linens such as pot holders, apparel and bedroom accessories. The sale is Friday and Saturday, so make time to stop by. Admission and parking are free.

On Saturday, the Madison Heritage Festival will take place downtown. The theme is “A Heritage To Honor,” and we all know how proud Madison residents are of their community. The streets will be dressed in fall colors with craft exhibits, street vendors, a kids’ area with pony rides and two stages of live music. The festival promises a relaxing day, so bring your lawn chair.

For all the bikers in our area, hop aboard your Harley and head over to Hogtober Fest at Wolf Creek Harley Davidson in Reidsville. The event, presented by the Wolf Creek Harley Owners Group, will feature a dice run, plenty of games and prizes, a raffle for Harley Davidson jackets, food and music. Registration for the dice run starts at 9 a.m.

Today

• Reidsville Downtown Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-noon Thursday and Saturday, Market Square, 307 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Fruit, vegetables and more. 349-1045.
• Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Reidsville Business Showcase (former A&H Wayside across from Goodwill Industries), 1550 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Sponsored by the News & Record. Bring canned goods and nonperishable items for Reidsville Outreach Center. 349-8481.
• Intermediate/Beginners Line Dancing, Thursdays, 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 older. 548-2789.
• Reidsville Business Showcase, noon-6 p.m., former A&H Wayside building (across from Goodwill Industries), 1550 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Premier Sponsor BB&T. Forty businesses, American Red Cross blood bus, pet adoption center, cash and door prizes, flu shots and more. www.reidsvillechamber.org. 349-8481, Ext. 1.
• Evening of Recognition, 6 p.m., Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 Country Club Road, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham Community College Foundation. This year’s honorees are Jeanne T. Stanley of Reidsville and Subway of Rockingham County. A gala event with a British theme, including bagpipes. 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.
• Engineer It, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 4, Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead Street, Danville, Va. Engineer It presents science as an open-ended discovery process. There are no right or wrong answers — just plenty of fun as you learn about engineering. Tickets: $5 ages 4-12 and 60 and older, $6 for ages 13-59. (434) 791-5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org.

Friday

• Book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., also 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Used Book Store, 103 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. 427-4229.
• Quilt Festival and sale, 1-7 p.m., also 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 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., also Oct. 16, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Henry Street municipal parking lot, Eden. Music by Lee Dishmon and Keith Sigmon. Fruit, vegetables, fall flowers, cooking demonstrations and more. Rain or shine. www.ExploreEdenNC.com or 623-7789, Ext. 3021.
• Motorcycle safety course, 6-10 p.m., also 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 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.
• Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/children’s clubhouse play area, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Considering adoption? Have you adopted or are you a foster parent? Spend time with families that have adopted and others that have like concerns and experiences. Group meets first Fridays. Children welcome. 623-6064.
• Nightmare on Scales Street Haunted House, weekends 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 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 to support local food bank. Not recommended for children younger than 10. 361-0011.
• T.G.I.F. FATZ Concert, 7 p.m., Uptown Martinsville, Bridge Street parking lot, Martinsville, Va. Gates open
• 6:30 p.m. Admission $4. www.martinsvilleuptown.com.
• Williams at McMichael, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6.
• 427-5165 or 570-6161.
• Eastern Guilford at Morehead, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. $6. 627-7731 or 449-6311.
• Western Alamance at Rockingham, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 634-3220 or 538-6020.

Saturday

• 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.
• Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8 a.m., Wray Center, Bridge Street, Eden. Breakfast first Saturdays. 552-7339 or www.rockgop.com.
• “Women and Matters of the Heart,” 8:30 a.m., 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.
• A Duke expert will give a talk on women and heart disease. Door prizes. $5 includes lunch. Registration: 1-888-ASK-DUKE. www.yanceyvillage.com.
• Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet, Show and Ride, 9 a.m.-noon, Market Square, 307 S. Scales Street, Reidsville. Bring you old bicycle or good used parts to buy, sell or trade. Enter the “Best Appearing Bike” contest. Take riding tour on your vintage bike around historic downtown Reidsville. Information, visit www.reidsvillebicycles.com.
• Hogtober Fest, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wolf Creek Harley-Davidson, 2018 Barnes St., Reidsville. Presented by Wolf Creek Harley Owners Group. Dice run, music, barbecue and drinks, games and prizes. $5 raffle drawing for two FXRG HD jackets. Dice run prize lightweight Harley jacket. 342-5133.
• Stokesdale Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., downtown Stokesdale, 8428 U.S. 158. Sponsored by ROADS (Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale). Featured will be a pickin’ tent. Bring your instruments and jam. 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. 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, take out at the boat landing, lunch at Leaksville landing, and paddle 1.5 miles back to boat landing. As part of North Carolina Big Sweep, annual watershed cleanup, participants collect litter along both rivers. 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., Market and Murphy streets, downtown Madison. Entertainment all day including Part-Time Party-Time Band and Blues Creek. Exhibits, fundraisers, crafts, pony rides, games, food, kids area and more. Bring your lawn chairs. 548-2305 or 427-2112.
• Midway-Monroeton VFW Post 8297 meeting, noon, 961 Church Street Ext., Reidsville. Mary Nahas, author of “The Journey of Private Galione,” will be the guest speaker. Lunch served. 349-7733.
• Eden Mall Dazzling Darlins Apple Blossom Beauty Pageant, 1 p.m., 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., Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Join a ranger and hike to Hidden Falls and Window Falls. Moderate 1.2 miles round trip.
• Meet at Visitor Center. No pets. Please wear appropriate shoes. Limit 20 people. Registration required, call 593-8480. www.ncparks.gov.
• Elisabeth Von Trapp Concert, 7 p.m., Ridgeway United Methodist Church, 160 Church St., Ridgeway, Va. Acoustic music from the family whose story inspired the “Sound of Music.” Free admission. Child care provided. (276) 956-33756.

Sunday

• Caswell Council for the Arts Annual Juried Art Show Opening Reception, 2-4 p.m., Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Work displayed through Nov. 10. (336) 694-4591.

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-4881, Ext. 110 or carolyn.booth@news-record.com