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TODAY

■ Corn Maze and Hay Rides, 1-5:30 p.m., Tuttle’s Farm, 2701 N.C. 135, Stoneville. $7, $5 younger than 12. Weekday field trips by appointment. 627-4261, 589-8730 or clineberry4@triad.rr.com.

■ Nature Photography, 2 p.m. Nov. 1, Chinqua Penn Trail, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Bring your camera. Free. martin@martinwallphotography.com or call 623-8681.

■ Service of Remembrance, 3 p.m. Nov. 1, Calvary Baptist Church, 7860 N.C. 87, Reidsville. Presented by Hospice of Rockingham County. 427-9022.

■ 2009 Tree of Life Project begins Nov. 1, Morehead Hospital, Day Hospital lobby, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Presented by Morehead Hospital Auxiliary. Symbolize love and admiration for special people with lovelights and starlights. Minimum donation $5 for lovelight and $100 for starlight. Tree-lighting ceremony and reception 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Donations tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Morehead Memorial Hospital. Donations may be made in gift shop or contact 627-8510.

TUESDAY

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

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic music. Debbie Wilson, 706-2144.

■ Bluegrass Jamboree, 7 p.m., Reidsville Downtown Exhibit Center, 223 S. Scales St. 342-1254 or 706-9816.

WEDNESDAY

■ Steppin’ Out Shaggin’ Shag Club, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden. DJ weekly. 623-5593.

THURSDAY

■ Scott Ainsley Workshop and Concert, Nov. 5, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Sponsored by RCC Musician’s Guild. Workshop noon in Whitcomb Student Center. Concert 7 p.m. Free. 342-4261.

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.

■ 14th annual Carolina Home Show & Sale, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 12:30-4 p.m. Nov. 8, Hawk Spirit Studio, 613 Live Oak Road (off N.C. 14), Reidsville. Live music 10 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. 349-8363 or www.hawkspiritstudio.word press.com. 

■ McMichael at Eastern Guilford, high school football, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6, 415 Peeden Drive, Gibsonville. $6. 427-5165 or 449-6311.

■ Rockingham at Morehead, high school football, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. $6. 643-8449 or 627-7731.

■ Providence Grove at Reidsville, high school football, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6, 1901 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. $6. 685-0728 or 349-6361.

SATURDAY

■ 19th annual Fall Fest, 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7, First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden. Three Kings Christmas craft shop, silent auction, raffles, bake sale, yard sale, vendors, pet adoptions, flu/pneumonia vaccines, blood drive, bone marrow registration, children’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit The Lord’s Pantry, World Changers and FPC Building Fund. 623-3962.

■ Veterans Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Nov. 7, Hampton Heights Baptist Church, 1323 Washington St., Eden. Veterans eat free. $5 general public. 623-3226.

■ Craft Fair, Yard Sale and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, Bridge Street Recreation Center, Bridge Street, Eden. Presented by Garden of Eden Senior Center. Craft booths, jewelry and Christmas gift items. Donations for yard sale appreciated. Table rentals available; vendors needed. The Friends Senior Citizen Club is taking orders for apple and sweet potato fried pies. Proceeds used for needy children’s Christmas. To order pies, call 627-4711.

■ Stokesdale Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, downtown Stokesdale, 8428 U.S. 158. Bring your instruments and come jam. stokesdale@aol.com or 643-6400. 

■ Community Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Free. 623-6122.

■ Fall Festival and Stew Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7, Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Brunswick stew sold by bowl or quart to benefit Disabled American Veterans. Hay ride tours. Music by The Penn Family Music Ensemble. Children’s activities. Grounds admission $5, children 12 and younger free with adult. House tours: $15 adults, seniors and students with college ID, $10 youth 6-16, children 5 and under free. Wine tasting $5. 349-4576 or visit www.chinquapenn.com. 

■ Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, Nov. 7. Five-mile float from Hanging Rock State Park to Moratock Park in Danbury. Meet 10 a.m. at Hanging Rock State Park canoe access off Flinchum Road. Bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch, water and dress in layers. 593-2628 or www.danrivercompany.com. Trip coordinator, Charlie Williams, 337-8843 or chawilliams59@yahoo.com. www.danriver.org.   

■ Champions for Children Parent and Child Golf Tournament, 2 p.m. Nov. 7, Wolf Creek Golf Course, 722 Wolf Island Road, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Partnership for Children. $40 parent/child team, $10 additional child. Includes green and cart fees, dinner and door prizes. $5 for 2 mulligans. 9 holes for teams with children ages 7-18. 4 or 9 holes for teams with children ages 4-6. Child size clubs available. www.rockinghamkids.org. 342-9676. 

■ Brunswick Stew Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Draper Christian Church, 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Free stew with a donation to Tommy Woods Scholarship Fund. Stew served until gone. 627-5905.

Health
MONDAY

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Kings Highway Christian Church, 417 W. Kings Highway, Eden. Appointments: 627-1766. Info: 349-3434. 

TUESDAY

■ GriefShare, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 8, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Lunch provided. Free. The Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800, or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and 17, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Activities for adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

■ Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4, Morehead High School, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-7731. Info: 349-3434. 

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Nov. 4, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Female cancer patients receive kit worth $200. Registration: 951-4584.

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Reidsville YMCA, 504 Main St., Reidsville. 349-3434. 

THURSDAY

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy Ave., Eden. 349-3434.

FRIDAY

■ Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 6, McMichael High School, 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Appointments: 427-5165. Info: 349-3434.

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 6, N.C. Department of Transportation, 191 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Appointments: 634-5642. Info: 349-3434. 

SATURDAY

■ Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Testing, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 7, First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden. Appointments: 627-1175 or pam@edentravelconsultants.com. Info: 349-3434. 

Meetings
MONDAY

■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m. Nov. 2, Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-2241. 

TUESDAY

■ Stoneville Town Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 3, Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St., Stoneville. 573-9393. 

SATURDAY

■ Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8 a.m. Nov. 7, Golden Corral Restaurant, 1556 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. www.rockgop.com.

■ Midway-Monroeton VFW Post 8297 meeting, noon Nov. 7, 961 Church Street Ext., Reidsville. Guest speaker Rev. Harry Smith. Lunch served. 349-7733. 

Seniors
WEDNESDAY

■ “The Service at Rocky Bluff,” Barn Dinner Theatre, Nov. 4. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Leave noon, return 6 p.m. $50. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

RCC
TUESDAY

■ “How to Get More Done in Tough Times,” Section #14434, 6 p.m. Nov. 3, RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

Etc.
MONDAY

■ Profitable Agritourism in Rockingham County, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Rockingham County Agricultural Building, 525 N. C. 65, Reidsville. Registration: 342-8230.

THURSDAY

■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Nov. 5, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Bring canned goods for Reidsville Outreach Center. 349-8481.  

FRIDAY

■ Guitar Lessons, Friday evenings, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $40 per month. $12 required to purchase book and CD. Registration: 548-2789.

SATURDAY

■ Intro to Drawing Fundamentals, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 5, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Ages 9 to adults. $40. Supplies provided. Registration: 548-2789.