Fun Stuff
TODAY
Caswell Council for the Arts Annual Juried Art Show Opening Reception, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 4, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. E., Yanceyville. 694-4591.
TUESDAY
Music at the Barn, 7 p.m., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass 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.
Steppin’ Out Shaggin’ Shag Club, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden. DJ weekly. 623-5593.
THURSDAY
21st Annual Kiwanis-For-Kids Golf Tournament, noon Oct. 8, Monroeton Golf Club, 213 Monroeton Golf Course Road, Reidsville. Lunch at noon, shotgun start 1 p.m. $35 per playe . Registration deadline Oct. 5. Forms available at all Reidsville golf courses or call Bert Jones, 342-6171 or e-mail smiledr1@bellsouth.net.
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.
Fall Golf Outing, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 9, Meadow Greens Country Club, 436 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Presented by Morehead Memorial Hospital Foundation. Proceeds go to assist purchase of infant security system for Birthing Center. $75 . Rain date Oct. 23. Registration deadline 4 p.m. Oct. 7. 627-6334.
Castle of Horror & Cannibal Creek, 7 p.m.-midnight, weekends Oct. 9-31, 2709 Narrow Gauge Road, Reidsville. Also open Oct. 29. On Oct. 9-10: Bring 5 nonperishable food items for a buy-one, get-one ticket. Tickets: $15 castle, $10 creek or $20 combo. www.castleofhorror.com.
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. Also open Oct. 22 and 29. Main hours: 7 p.m. Will open 6 p.m. Oct. 24, 30 and 31. $15 or $13 with canned food item . Not recommended for children younger than 10. Call 361-0011.
Disney’s Mulan Jr., 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, Rockingham Community College, Advanced Technologies Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. $10 adults, $7 18 and younger. 627-0228.
Movie Night, 8 p.m. Oct. 9, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Featured movie: “Hotel for Dogs.” Popcorn and drinks provided. Free. 548-9508.
SATURDAY
Morehead High School Athletics Golf Outing, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10, Meadow Greens Country Club, 436 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. $60 . 623-6381 or Jason Tuggle, 627-7731.
Pork Jam Barbecue Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 10, Pelham Volunteer Fire Department, 4895 Old U.S. 29, Pelham. Seeking art/crafters and commercial vendors. Nonprofits, county agencies welcome. Ryan Newnam, 362-9609 or porkjam@bellsouth.net.
18th annual Reidsville Downtown Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 10, Reidsville. Heritage demonstrations, arts and crafts, car show, kid’s zone . Shuttle from Pennrose Mall. Free. 349-1045 or www.downtownreidsvillenc.com.
Moore’s Wall Mountains-to-Sea Trail Hike, 10 a.m. Oct. 10, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Hike along part of Mountain-to-Sea trail that passes through the park. Strenuous 4.5 miles round trip. Meet at the lake parking lot. No pets. Limit: 20 people. Registration required: 593-8480. www.ncparks.gov.
Stew, Bake Sale and Casseroles, Too! 11 a.m. Oct. 20, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Stew ready at 11 a.m. 623-6122.
Brunswick Stew, 11 a.m. Oct. 10, Northwest Fire Department, 1523 N.C. 770, Mayodan. Presented by Ayersville Ruritan Club. Stew ready for pickup by 11 a.m. $4 per quart. Orders: Teeny Joyce, 548-2025, or Ruth Cardwell, 548-3338.
Health
MONDAY
Blood drive, 1-5:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Monroeton Elementary, 8081 U.S. 158, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 634-3280.
Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Stoneville Community, Vera Holland Center, 203 E. Main St., Stoneville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.
TUESDAY
Flu Shots, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. To sign up call 548-9508.
GriefShare, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 8, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Christian ministry . Lunch provided. Free. The Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800, or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.
Blood drive, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.
Brother/Sister Preparation Class, 6 p.m. Oct. 6, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. 627-6323.
Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 and 20, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Night for adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities . Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Oct. 7, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Female cancer patients invited to makeover by volunteer cosmetologists. Patient receives kit worth $200. Registration: 951-4584.
Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Reidsville YMCA, 504 Main St., Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.
THURSDAY
Blood drive, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 623-9711, Ext. 2480.
SATURDAY
Lamaze class, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 10, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. 627-6323.
Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Goodwill Baptist Church, 1036 K-Fork Road, Madison. Photo ID required. Appointments: 427-4178.
Meetings
TODAY
Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties quarterly meeting, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Mayodan Public Library, 101 N. 10th Ave., Mayodan. Guest speaker: Beth Davenport from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Members will answer questions on researching your family tree. Refreshments. Free. vickiwebster66@earthlink.net.
MONDAY
Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-2241.
TUESDAY
Stoneville Town Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St., Stoneville. 573-9393.
THURSDAY
Reidsville Mothers of Pre-schoolers, 9-11:45 a.m. Oct. 8, Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Crafts, fellowship, speakers and food. Child care provided. www.MOPS.org.
Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St., Madison. 427-0221.
Seniors
TUESDAY
Flu Shots, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 6, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Free with Medicare or Medicaid card. 627-4711.
WEDNESDAY
Shuffleboard League, 1 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Oct. 7, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville. Free. Registration: 349-1088.
RCC
TUESDAY
“Caution, Hazardous Road Ahead,” Section No. 14430, 6 p.m. Oct. 6, RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Hazards to avoid in business. 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. Motorcycles provided. $150. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2140. Information: Mike Murphy, 342-4261, Ext. 2325.
Etc.
MONDAY
Adult Literacy Tutor Training, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 5, 8, 12, 15, Rockingham County Literacy Project, 705-A Washington St., Eden. Must attend all sessions. 627-0007 or www.
rcliteracyproject.org.
Estate Planning Workshop, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Session two: “Income Tax Management for Farmers: When to Sell.” Session 3 held Nov. 2. Registration: 342-8230.
WEDNESDAY
Professional Wedding Guild Luncheon, 11 a.m. Oct. 7, Bonamanzee Weddings & Corporate Retreat Facility, 251 Planters Road, Madison. Speaker: the Rev. Susan Kennedy on “There’s more to wedding traditions than you ever thought!” $20 includes lunch. Registration: www.pwgnc.com. Information: 676-9631 or gail@pwg.com.
FRIDAY
Guitar Lessons, Fridays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Thirty-minute lessons using Hal Leonard System. $40 a month, $12 for book and CD from instructor. Registration: 548-2789.
SATURDAY
Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 9 and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Beginners and intermediates. Must have guitar. Free. 623-4042.
Vaccination, Heartworm Check, Microchip Clinic, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 10, Town & Country Pet Care, 7741 N.C. 14, Eden. Benefits Rockingham County Canine Club and Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network. $5-$30. 349-4918.
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