SATURDAY
19th Annual Fall Fest, 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Dr., Eden. Three Kings Christmas craft shop, silent auction, raffles, bake sale, yard sale, vendors, pet adoptions, flu-pneumonia vaccines, blood drive, bone marrow registration and testing, children’s activities, police dogs, food and more. Proceeds benefit The Lord’s Pantry, World Changers and FPC Building Fund. Purchase raffle tickets at the church. 623-3962.
Veteran’s Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Hampton Heights Baptist Church, 1323 Washington St., Eden. Veterans eat free. $5 general public. 623-3226.
Attic sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 533 Greenwood St., Eden. Proceeds to benefit First Baptist Church Youth Missions. 623-9749 or 623-2347.
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 your own guitar. Free. 623-4042.
Blood drive and bone marrow testing, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Dr., Eden. Free registration for bone marrow. A painless mouth swab, registration and Photo ID required. Applicants must be ages 18-60. Appointments: 627-1175 or pam@edentravelconsultants.com. Info: 349-3434.
Community Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Inflatable amusements, cotton candy, popcorn and lots of food and fun. Community service vehicles display. Free. 623-6122.
Usher’s workshop, 10 a.m., The New St. Paul Baptist Church, 1020 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. Presented by The New St. Paul Ushers’ Ministry. Dr. Joel E. Clark, pastor, will facilitate. All area church ushers invited. Stephanie Hairston-Prunty, 344-0473.
Stew and bake sale, 2 p.m., Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Including fried apple pies. Additional new Christmas items for sale. 951-2287.
Brunswick stew fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., Draper Christian Church, 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Free stew with a donation to Tommy Woods Scholarship Fund. Stew served until gone. 627-5905.
SUNDAY
County historian to speak, 2 p.m., Leaksville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 603 Henry St., Eden. Presented by Eden Preservation Society. Rockingham County Historian Bob Carter will give a talk on the histories of Leaksville, Spray and Draper. Free. www.edenpreservation.org.
80th church anniversary, 3:30 p.m., Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 146 Fisher Hill Road, Eden. Special guest will be Rev. Walter Tinsley and the White Rock Baptist Church in Danville. 627-1841.
“The Bondage Breaker” Adult Discipleship Class, 5 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.
“Lift Up Your Eyes” Musical, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Presented by The New Inspirations. 342-4227.
MONDAY
Griefshare and DivorceCare Support Groups, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss or those touched by separation or divorce. 623-1114 or www.growingoaks.org.
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. Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800, or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.
WEDNESDAY
Genealogy research, 9 a.m-noon, 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Family History Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, Eden. Facility has access to thousands of records. 623-7154.
Hot dog sale, 5-7 p.m., Fairgrove United Methodist Church, 1735 Cunningham Mill Road, Reidsville. 349-8550.
Adoption information meeting, 6:30 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. Topics include international adoption, infant domestic adoption and embryo adoption. Presented by Bethany Christian Services. RSVP to Stephanie Long at slonginsurance@triad.rr.com or Erin Bland of BCS, (919) 510-9511 or ebland@bethany.org. www.bethany.org.
“HEAVEN” book study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 18, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Hermine Powell will lead a study of the book “HEAVEN” by Randy Alcorn. 342-4227.
FRIDAY
Movie night, 7 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Featured movie “Dennis the Menace.” Bring a can of food for Hands of God Pantry. Popcorn and drinks provided. 548-9508.
UPCOMING
Yard sale and stew, 7 a.m. Nov. 14, First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. Stew ready for pickup at 11:30 a.m. $5 per quart. Pre-orders: Toine, 634-2601 or Sally, 635-2279. Church, 635-3103.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1308 Coach Road, Reidsville. Homemade crafts, baked goods and yard-sale items. Hot dog lunch. Eat in or take out. 349-6278.
Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14, Community Baptist School, 509 Triangle Road, Reidsville. Competitive events, silent auction, bounce house, slide, hayride, cornhole, cake walk, arts and crafts, kids smoke house and more. Hot dogs and pizza lunch 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. $6 barbecue supper 4-6 p.m. 342-5991.
Fish fry, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14, Fairgrove United Methodist Church, 1735 Cunningham Mill Road, Reidsville. 349-8550.
Dinner theater, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Featured play “The Breakfast Club.” Dinner includes chili beans, cornbread and dessert. Donation accepted. Proceeds benefit Youth mission trips. 548-9508.
Harvest services, 7 p.m. Nov. 14-18 and 11 a.m. Nov. 15, First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood St., Eden. Services led by: Saturday and Sunday morning, students from Gardner-Webb University; Sunday evening, Dr. Craig Bowman, pastor; Monday, Rev. Johnny Taylor, Rising Star Baptist Church, Eden; Tuesday, Dr. Bill Duke, First Baptist Church, Reidsville; and Wednesday, Dr. Charles McGathy, First Baptist Church Madison. Each church will bring its choir. 623-9749.
135th homecoming, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 15, First Baptist Church, 401 Hubbard St., Reidsville. Dr. James Webster, pastor of First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge will provide the afternoon service. 349-7628.
Call Carolyn Booth at 627-1781, extension 110, or email her.
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