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Fun stuff
TODAY
Christmas Open House, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 15, Downtown Crafters & Amish Country Market, 136 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Items made by local craftsmen. Create your own old-fashioned gift baskets. Door prizes. 342-7780.

Holiday Bake Sale, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 15, Pace-Stone, 663 Washington St., Eden. Presented by Eden Preservation Society. Proceeds benefit the society’s projects. To contribute baked goods or for more information, call Jean, at 623-2225 or Pam, 623-2348.

Holiday Open House, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 15, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Washington St., Eden. Presented by the Olde Leaksville Downtown Merchants. Come downtown for a special afternoon of holiday shopping, refreshments, conversation and family fun.

Nature Walk, Nov. 15. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Meet at 2 p.m. in parking lot next to gym at RCC. Visit old Girl Scout Camp site on property of Cy Rothrock on Glady Creek, off Iron Works Road, west of Reidsville. Also visit lake and old grist mill site. 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.  349-1045. 

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. Friends of the Western Rockingham County Public Libraries   receive 50 percent off Nov. 20-Dec. 19. Memberships available at bookstore. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas weekend. 427-4229.

Kiwanis Pancake Supper, 4:30-8 p.m. Nov. 20, Morehead High School Cafeteria, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Sponsored by Home Savings Bank and McDonalds of Eden. Adults $5, children $2.50.

Reidsville Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony, Holiday Open House and Night Time Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. -9 p.m. Nov. 20 & 21, downtown Reids­ville. Tree lighting ceremony at Mural Park Friday 7-9 p.m. Nighttime Christmas Parade 6:30 p.m. Saturday. 349-1045. 

SATURDAY
Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Volunteer Fall Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21, Agricultural Building, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Rockingham County Extension. Proceeds benefit community projects. Table reservation $12, call 349-5741. Information: 342-8230. 

Carolina ‘ShineFest, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21 and noon-5 p.m. Nov. 22, downtown Madison. A celebration of the legacy of moonshine in the Carolinas and its impact on the cultural fabric. Rain or shine. Free admission and parking. Proceeds benefit the Southern Culture Society. www.carolinashinefest.com.

An Evening of Faith, Hope and Love, 5 p.m. Nov. 21, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Sponsored by Eden Minority Business Association. Featuring the quartet “Chozen” and Associate Minister Terry Wilson of Morning Star Baptist Church. Proceeds will assist Virginia Lynn, former president of Eden Minority Business Association, with her battle with breast cancer. Information: Elnora Dillard, 613-6954.

ONGOING
Tree of Hope Lights now on sale. Purchase lights in memory or honor of a loved one or friend. The name of those honored will be written on windows in hospital lobby. $5 for lights or $25 for a twinkling light. Lighting ceremony will take place 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Sponsored by Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the hospital. Forms available at hospital, area businesses and churches. Free. 951-4595. 

2009 Tree of Life Project, Morehead Hospital, Day Hospital Lobby, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Presented by Morehead Hospital Auxiliary. Symbolize your love and admiration for special people with lovelights and starlights. Minimum donation $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. Donations may be made in gift shop or contact 627-8510.

Health
MONDAY
Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Nov. 16, 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. Nov. 17, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. 627-6199.    

Infant CPR, 6 p.m. Nov. 17, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn basic techniques of infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Demonstrations and practice sessions. Instructors certified by American Heart Association. Registration: 627-6323.   

Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities meet friends, play games, make crafts, and participate in social activities. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m. 

FriDAY
Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Photo ID required. 349-3434.

Meetings
TODAY
Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. Nov. 15, 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. Nov. 17, 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. Nov. 17, RCC, Owens Human Services Building #16, N.C. 65, Wentworth. 317-6182.    

WEDNESDAY
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Mayflower Restaurant, 1641 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Rocking­ham County Chapter No. 1161. Tom Lovell, 623-1081. 

THURSDAY
“Trash to Treasures” Brunch, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19, The Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by The Christian Women’s Club of Eden. Special feature: Linda Wyatt will be the auctioneer for annual auction. Deadline Nov. 16. $9. Shelby Baker, 939-2230 or Mary Robertson, 342-1524.

Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 427-0241.    

SATURDAY
Project Linus of Rockingham County, 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 21, First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Learn blanket-making skills, share ideas and help make blankets for children in crisis. Volunteers welcome. Supplies provided. Sandy Wyatt, 634-0785.

Etc.
THURSDAY
Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Nov. 19, Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 N.C. 65, Reidsville. 548-6248.  

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Lunch and Learn, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 19, Caregivers of Rockingham County, 116 N. Scales St., Reidsville. Discussion, information and networking with other grandparents. Lunch provided. Free. Registration: 361-0971.  

SATURDAY
Guitar and Bass Guitar Lessons, 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.

Conversation with author Elaine T. Jones, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Eden Public Library, 598 S. Pierce St., Eden. Join Elaine T. Jones, author of “Price Road,” a book about a mail carrier on Price Road in Leaksville. Book will not be sold at event. 623-3168.