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Fun stuff
TODAY

Butterfly Goodbye, 1-4 p.m., Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St., Danville, Va. Visit with butterflies for the last time this year in a garden filled with their favorite plants. Collect seeds to plant in spring and learn how to prepare your garden for winter. Free for Butterfly Garden and Station. Admission to Science Center: $5 ages 4-12 and 60+ and $6 ages 13-59. (434) 791-5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org.  

Community Day, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 18, Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W. Academy St., Madison. Slides, rides, food, music, games. Free. 549-6658 or e-mail madisonumc110@embarqmail.com. 

Nature Walk, Oct. 18. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Meet at 2 p.m. in parking lot next to gym at RCC and drive to property of the Irving family on N.C. 704 between Wentworth and Madison for a fall-color walk to Massey Creek. Moderate walk. Free. Milton Hundley, 623-8681.

TUESDAY

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

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. 

Tap Dogs, 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Presented by Caswell Performing Arts Series. Part theatre, part dance, and part rock concert, is a rugged, all-male, blue-collar reinvention of tap dancing. Tickets: $36 orchestra, $26 mezzanine, $2 discount for students and seniors and half price for children younger than 12. (336) 694-4591.

WEDNESDAY

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.

FRIDAY

Fall Bazaar and Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 23, St. Thomas Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville. Presented by the Episcopal Church Women. Home-baked goods, ornaments, apparel, baby items, canned goods, handmade items, and quilts. Lunch: $6 adults, $3 children. 349-3511. 

Haunted Trail at Freedom Park, Dusk-11 p.m. Oct. 23-24, 29-31, 121 N. Edgewood St., Eden. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. $5. Oct. 31: $2 for 12 and younger. 623-7789, Ext. 3026.  

Castle of Horror and Cannibal Creek, 7 p.m.-midnight, weekends through Oct. 31, 2709 Narrow Gauge Road, Reidsville. Also open Oct. 29. Tickets: $15 castle, $10 creek or $20 both. www.castleofhorror.com.  

Nightmare on Scales Street Haunted House, weekends through Oct. 31 and Oct. 22 and 29, 207 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Inspired by true story of Fritz Klenner and the eight murders he committed. Opens 7 p.m. most days. 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.  

Eastern Alamance at McMichael, high school football, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6. (919) 563-5991 or 427-5165.

Morehead at Williams, high school football, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 1307 S. Church St., Burlington. $6. 627-7731 or 570-6161.

Graham at Reidsville, high school football, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 1901 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. $6. 570-6440 or 349-6361. 

Rockingham at Northern Guilford, high school football, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro. $6. 634-3220 or 643-8449.

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.

SATURDAY

Golden Corral/DAV Captains Choice Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. Oct. 24, Monroeton Golf Club, 213 Monroeton Golf Course Road, Reidsville. Format 4 man Captains choice. Minimum 40 handicap per team. $55 per player includes, green and cart fees, lunch, drinks and 2 Mulligan’s each player. Proceeds benefit Disabled American Veterans.  Registration: 932-5543, 342-1043 or 616-1960.

Race for Reidsville 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m. Oct. 24, Lake Reidsville Boat Dock, 630 Waterworks Road, Reidsville. Sponsored by Reidsville Junior Service League and Lake Reidsville. Awards. $25 for 5K Run and $15 for 1K Fun Run. Children welcome. Register online at www.offnrunningsports.com/calendar/calendar.htm. Late registration day of event from 7 - 8:15 a.m. 349-4738. 

Corn Maze and Hay Rides, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31, Tuttle’s Farm, 2701 N.C. 135, Stoneville. Ride through country and see pumpkin patch, farm animals and more. $7, $5 younger than 12. Weekday field trips by appointment. 627-4261, 589-8730 or clineberry4@triad.rr.com. 

Classic Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24, Garrett’s Grove United Methodist Church, 191 High Rock Road (off Highway 87 South), Gibsonville. Classic, modified, foreign and domestic. Trophies. Food available for purchase. Proceeds benefit scholarship program. Donations appreciated. Registration: $10 advance, $15 on site. 375-6457 or 342-4117. 

Leaksville-Spray Elementary Fall Festival, 10 a.m. Oct. 24, 415 Highland Drive, Eden. Rock climbing wall, inflatable bouncers, games, barbecue, hair and nail painting, yard sale, silent auction, cake walk and more. Sponsored by the PTSO. Tickets available at event. 627-7068.

Moore’s Wall Mountains-to-Sea Trail Hike, 10 a.m. Oct. 24, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Join a ranger and hike along part of the 7.4 miles of Mountain-to-Sea trail that passes through the park. Hike along the Moore’s Wall Loop trail to the park’s observation tower, highest point in the park. Strenuous 4.5 miles round trip. Meet at lake parking lot. No pets. Please wear appropriate shoes. Limit 20 people. Registration required, call 593-8480. www.ncparks.gov. 

Fall Stew and Bake Sale, 11 a.m. Oct. 24, Bethany Civic Center, N.C. 65, Reidsville. Eat in or carry out. Proceeds benefit Bethany Civic Center. $5 per quart. Orders: e-mail  bethanyciviccenter@yahoo.com or call 951-2568. 

Fashion Show and Gift Basket Auction, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 24, Church of the Epiphany, 538 Henry St., Eden. Presented by Eden Woman’s Club and Rockingham County Literacy Project. Fashions by The Front Porch. Proceeds benefit Eden Woman’s Club Nursing Scholarship to RCC and operating expenses of Rockingham County Literacy Project. Entertainment and Refreshments. $5. 627-0007 or 627-1323.

Rockingham County Democratic Party’s Six Governor’s Dinner, 6 p.m. Oct. 24, Rockingham County Middle School, 182 High School Road, Wentworth. Guest speaker Lt. Gov. Walter R. Dalton. Business dress. $20. RSVP by Oct. 18. Tickets: 627-0694, 432-4788, 548-9358 or 349-8286.  

Health
MONDAY

Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Oct. 19, Smith-McMichael Cancer Center, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn to conceal physical side effects of  chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Registration required. 623-9713.   

TUESDAY

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

Parkinson’s Disease, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Information and encouragement for individuals and families affected. 627-6199.   

Living Wills, 6 p.m. Oct. 20, Morehead Memorial Hospital, main conference room, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn about new N.C. legislation related to Advance Directives and prepare your living will and health care power of attorney documents. Notary and witnesses present to finalize execution of documents. Free. Registration required. Marcia McQueen, director of Chaplaincy Services, 623-9711, Ext. 2482. 

H1N1 Question-and-Answer Session, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Woodmont United Methodist Church Library, 1926 Richardson Drive, Reidsville. Features Drs. Christine Metz and Cornelius Ferreira. Registration: Fran Daniel, 342-5597.

Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Night for adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet friends, play games, make crafts and enjoy snacks. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY

Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 21, City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-7783, Ext. 106. Info: 349-3434.     

Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Annie Penn Mammography Department, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville, will be open until 6 p.m. Wednesdays for mammograms. Special Breast Cancer Awareness items will be given to patients. Patient who have mammograms in October will be registered for prizes. Appointments: 951-4555. 

FRIDAY

Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 23, Reidsville High School, 1901 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-6361. Info: 349-3434.

Meetings
TODAY

Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, Holiday Inn Express, 101 Express Drive, Reidsville. Group improves lives of companion animals in Rockingham County. 791-4606 or www.apsrc.org. 

TUESDAY

Rockingham County Amateur Radio Club, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Anyone interested in becoming amateur radio operators and current ham radio operators. Trey Belton, W4SH, 573-3317, or Pat Patterson, N4SLP, 548-2027.     

Rockingham County Democratic Party, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, RCC, Owens Human Services Building 16, N.C. 65, Wentworth. 317-6182.   

Eden City Council, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. 623-2110. 

WEDNESDAY

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21, Mayflower Restaurant, 1641 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Rocking­ham County Chapter 1161. Tom Lovell, 623-1081.

UPCOMING

Rockingham County Historical Society, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Guest speaker Peggy Burton will speak on “Tracing Your Roots Using DNA.” Refreshments. 349-9363. 

Writers’ Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m. Oct. 27, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Aspiring and experienced writers welcome. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806. 

Seniors
TUESDAY

N.C. State Fair, Raleigh, Oct. 20. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Join us for Senior Citizens Fun Fest in Dorton Arena. Free breakfast and entertainment. Exhibits, rides, games and food. Leave 8 a.m. Expected return 6 p.m. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

FRIDAY

Free Insurance Counseling,
9:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 23, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. The Senior Health Insurance Information Program volunteers will give advice. Medicare cards, prescription medications, and household income information required. Appointments limited. Registration: 548-9572.

SATURDAY

Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, Oct. 24. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Folk artists and artisans celebrate the heritage of the Blue Ridge. $27; due Oct. 12. Leave at 8 a.m., return at 6 p.m. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

RCC
TUESDAY

“Ways to Deal with Difficult People,” Section 14432, 6 p.m. Oct. 20,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn how to handle anger-provoking situations, keep your self-esteem intact, and handle your emotions. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316. 

THURSDAY

“Mass Mailings Made Easy,” Section 14942, 6 p.m. Oct. 22,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn how to personalize one letter for each of your thousands of customers. 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. 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. 

Etc.
SUNDAY

Girl Time: Time for Inspiration, Motivation, and Encouragement, 4 p.m. Oct. 18, Cafe 99, 128 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Presented by the 4-H Impact Club. Information on being the best  you can be. For girls ages 13-17. Dinner included. Participants should wear workout attire. Free. RSVP to Mary Bratcher 349-2492.  

MONDAY

Fit & Strong, 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 19, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Eight weeks, 1.5 hour session eases arthritis symptoms and promotes an active lifestyle. Free. Limited to 20. 548-2789. 

English As a Second Language Tutor Training, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 19 and 22, Rockingham County Literacy Project, 705-A Washington St., Eden. Must attend both sessions and have completed adult literacy tutor training. 627-0007 or www.rcliteracyproject.org.

WEDNESDAY

Taking Care of You Series: Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Wednesdays through Nov. 18, Avante at Reidsville, 543 Maple Ave., Reidsville. Presented by CareGivers of Rockingham County, AARP, RCC Center for Active Retirement and Avante. Six-week seminar gives nonprofessional family caregivers tools to take care of themselves. Free. Registration: 361-0971. www.caregiversofrockinghamcounty.org or www.avantegroup.com.  

FRIDAY

Guitar Lessons, Friday evenings, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Thirty-minute lessons using Hal Leonard System. $40 per month. $12 required to purchase book and CD. 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. For beginners and intermediates. Must have own guitar. Free. 623-4042.