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Fun stuff
TODAY

■ 14th annual Carolina Home Show & Sale, 12:30-4 p.m. Nov. 8, Hawk Spirit Studio, 613 Live Oak Road (off N.C. 14), Reidsville. Live music 1 p.m. Sunday. 349-8363 or www.hawkspiritstudio.wordpress.com.  

■ Walk for the Animals, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Freedom Park, Edgewood Street, Eden. Hosted by Rockingham County Animal Shelter Campaign. Proceeds benefit the new animal shelter. Well-behaved, vaccinated dogs on leashes are welcome. Registration 1:30 p.m. Walk begins 2 p.m. Walkers encouraged to collect sponsor pledges. Forms online or at registration. www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org. 342-8342. 

■ County Historian to Speak, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Leaksville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 603 Henry St., Eden. Presented by Eden Preservation Society. County Historian Bob Carter talk on histories of Leaksville, Spray and Draper. Free. www.edenpreservation.org.

TUESDAY

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

■ Veterans Day Parade, 8:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Draper Elementary, 1719 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Parade from Stadium Drive to World War II Veteran’s Memorial Park on Fieldcrest Road. Ceremony starts 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Park. Veterans invited to walk with children or line the streets. DAV van available for transport. Linda Wyatt 635-4940 or Cindy Adams, 623-7789, Ext. 3021.

■ 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

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

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.

■ Movie Night, 7 p.m. Nov. 13, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Featuring “Dennis the Menace.” Bring a canned food. Popcorn and drinks provided. 548-9508.

SATURDAY

■ Rockingham Habitat Indoor Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14, 249 The Boulevard/Irving Avenue, Eden. Furniture, remodeling materials, antiques and more. 627-0160.  

■ Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14, Community Baptist School, 509 Triangle Road, Reidsville. Hot dogs and pizza lunch 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. $6 barbecue supper 4-6 p.m. 342-5991.  

■ Dinner Theater, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Featured play “The Breakfast Club.” Donation accepted. Proceeds benefit Youth Mission Trips. 548-9508.

ONGOING

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

Health
MONDAY

■ Rockingham County Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Nov. 9, Penn Nursing Center, South Day Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For family, friends and caregivers. 951-6034.     

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. 

■ Stop Smoking Program, 1 p.m. Nov. 10, 12, 17 and 19, Annie Penn Hospital, Cardiac Rehabilitation classroom, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Must attend all sessions. Registration: Diane Coad, 951-4509. 

■ Breastfeeding Class, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, East Kings Highway, Eden. Registration: 637-6323.    

WEDNESDAY

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 11, RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, County Home Road, Wentworth. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.   

THURSDAY

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Physical therapists, nurses and care management professionals provide information and demonstrations to patients considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.        

Meetings
TODAY

■ Rockingham County Weavers and Fiber Arts Guild, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65 (old Wentworth School), Reidsville. Free. Experience unnecessary. Beth Lanier, 549-1351 or eelanier@bellsouth.net.        

MONDAY

■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, Rockingham Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth.
342-9879 or 269-4203.       

TUESDAY

■ Rockingham Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m. Nov. 10, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Johnsie Hayes, 342-0460, Ext. 3.     

■ Reidsville City Council, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. 349-1034.    

■ Writers’ Workshop, 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 24, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806.  

THURSDAY

■ Reidsville MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), 9 -11:45 a.m. Nov. 12, Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Childcare provided. www.MOPS.org.   

■ Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St. 427-0221.    

Seniors
THURSDAY

■ Southern Christmas Show, Charlotte, Nov. 12. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. $30 for van transportation and admission. Leave 7:30 a.m. with Cracker Barrel breakfast at your expense. Expected return 6 p.m. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.  

RCC
TUESDAY

■ “Dealing with Hecklers in the Workplace,” Section 14435, 6 p.m. Nov. 10,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316. 

THURSDAY

■ “Money Management in Today’s Economy,” Section 14938, 6 p.m. Nov. 12,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. 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. Can earn waiver for DMV skills evaluation. $150. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2140. Information: Mike Murphy, 342-4261,  Ext. 2325.

Etc.
MONDAY

■ ZUMBA Exercise Classes, 7 p.m. Mondays, 6 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, also 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $3 per class or monthly packages. Registration: 548-2789 or 548-9572. 

TUESDAY

■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Nov. 10, Judith Warren Boutique and Bridal, 640 Washington St., Eden. 623-3336.

WEDNESDAY

■ Adoption Information Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. RSVP to Stephanie Long at slonginsurance@triad.rr.com or Erin Bland of BCS, (919) 510-9511 or ebland@bethany.org. www.bethany.org.

THURSDAY

■ Rockingham County Housing Associations’ Breakfast, 8:30 .m. Nov. 12, RCC Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. For groups and professionals directly involved in housing families. Free. Registration required by calling 627-0160 or e-mail rockinghamhfh@gmail.com.

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

■ Rockingham and Caswell counties Small Farm Day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Free. Registration: Kathryn Holmes, 342-4230.

■ ZUMBATOMIC Kids Exercise Program, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Kids 3-12. $3 per class. Registration: 548-2789.

■ 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. Bring guitar. Free. 623-4042.

■ Health Careers Symposium, 10 a.m.-2 p.m Nov. 14, Layne’s Family Pharmacy, 509 S., Van Buren Road, Eden. Sponsored by Eden Minority Business Association and Layne’s Family Pharmacy. Free. Information: Elnora Dillard, 613-6954.