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This weekend, enjoy the first Carolina ’ShineFest, sit down to a pancake supper, take part in a community project or attend holiday events.

Tonight is the kickoff for the R. Duane Best Auditorium Seat Replacement Project at Morehead High School. A total of 1,700 seats need to be replaced. Attend the event and learn how you can help.

Get in the holiday spirit this weekend in downtown Reidsville with Friday night’s Christmas tree lighting and Saturday’s open house and nighttime Christmas parade. Take a horse-and-carriage ride, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy holiday shopping and bring a can of food or a child’s toy to help those less fortunate.

And the Southern Culture Society presents the inaugural Carolina ’ShineFest on Saturday and Sunday in downtown Madison. Take a trip back in time to Prohibition and learn about North Carolina’s moonshine heritage. This family event include tours of the only legal distillery in North Carolina, appearances by moonshine and NASCAR legend Junior Johnson, a display of authentic moonshine bootlegging cars and much more. Come on out and share stories of the moonshine days.

Today

• Reidsville Downtown Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-noon Thursday and Saturday, Market Square, 307 S. Scales St., Reidsville. 349-1045.
• Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 N.C. 65, Reidsville. 548-6248.
• Auditorium Seat Replacement Community Project Kickoff, 7:30 p.m., Morehead High School, R. Duane Best Auditorium, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Presented by R. Duane Best Scholarship-Auditorium Fund and school alumni. Help replace 1,700 seats by the auditorium’s 50th birthday in 2011. 623-2932 or besteden@triad.rr.com.
• Will of the People meeting, 7:30 p.m., RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Nonpartisan political action committee invites members and friends. 623-8436.

Friday

• Book sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., also 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Used Book Store, 103 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Friends of the Western Rockingham County Public Libraries members receive 50 percent through Dec. 19. Memberships available at bookstore. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas weekends. 427-4229.
• Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Photo ID required. 349-3434.
• Kiwanis Pancake Supper, 4:30-8 p.m., Morehead High School Cafeteria, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Sponsored by Home Savings Bank and McDonald’s of Eden. Adults $5, children $2.50.
• Holiday Open House and Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Reidsville Florist & Gifts, 119 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Wine tasting offered by Chateau Morrisette and American Premium Beverage. 342-0809.
• Reidsville Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony, Holiday Open House and Nighttime Christmas Parade, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; also Saturday. Downtown Reids­ville. Tree-lighting ceremony, 7 p.m. Friday. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and ride in horse-and-carriage. Bring canned food or child’s toy. Christmas parade, 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy holiday shopping specials. 349-1045.
• RCC spring registration application process deadline to be eligible to register for classes Dec. 2-3. Includes submitting admissions application, meeting with counselor, and submitting transcripts and placement tests if required. Classes start Jan. 7. www.rockinghamcc.edu. 342-4261.
• FAFSA workshops, 1-3 p.m., also Dec. 10, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 104, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Individuals from financial aid office will help fill out FAFSA application. Call office for list of needed documents. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2000 or 2203.
• Carolina Chocolate Drops, 8 p.m., Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Presented by Caswell Performing Arts Series. North Carolina’s acclaimed African-American Ole-Time String Band breathes new life into old traditions. $36 orchestra, $26 mezzanine, $2 discount for students and seniors and half price for children younger than 12. 694-4591.

Saturday

• Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Volunteer Fall Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Agricultural Building, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Rockingham County Extension. Handcrafted gifts, baked goods, holiday decorations, door prizes, quilt raffle, and Extension Volunteer’s Cookbook. Proceeds benefit community projects. Table reservation, $12; call 349-5741. Information: 342-8230.
• Carolina ’ShineFest, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., also noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday, downtown Madison. Celebrate legacy of moonshine in the Carolinas and its effect on the cultural fabric. Appearance Saturday by Junior Johnson. Tours of distillery, music, collection of authentic moonshine bootlegging cars, barbecue and arts and crafts. Free admission and parking. Proceeds benefit Southern Culture Society. www.carolinashinefest.com.
• Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Yanceyville Road Volunteer Fire Department, 3361 U.S. 158, Reidsville. Photo ID required. 255-9249 or 349-3434.
• Conversation with author Elaine T. Jones, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 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 and his personal growth in his understanding of America’s black-white relationship. Book not sold at event. 623-3168.
• An Evening of Faith, Hope and Love, 5 p.m., Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Sponsored by Eden Minority Business Association. Uplifting quartet group Chozen and dynamic word of God spoken by associate minister Terry Wilson of Morning Star Baptist Church. Proceeds assists Virginia Lynn, former president of Eden Minority Business Association, with her battle against breast cancer. Information: Elnora Dillard, 613-6954.
• Pinto bean supper, 5-7 p.m., Ayersville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 310 N.C. 770, Mayodan. Proceeds benefit cancer patients Eddie and Vickie Nelson. Donations. Teeny Joyce, 548-2025.

Sunday

• Girl Time: Time for Inspiration, Motivation and Encouragement, 4 p.m., Cafe 99, 128 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Presented by the 4-H Impact Club. Insightful information on being the best you can be. For girls ages 13-17. Dinner included. Free. RSVP, Mary Bratcher: 349-2492.

Ongoing

• Holiday Canned Food Drive, Eden Chamber of Commerce, 678 S. Van Buren Road. Canned or nonperishable food accepted until Dec. 11. Also accepting monetary donations. 623-3336.
• Tree of Hope Lights, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Sponsored by Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary. Purchase lights in memory or honor of loved one. Name of those honored will be written on windows in hospital lobby. $5 for lights or $25 for a twinkling light. Lighting ceremony 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Proceeds benefit hospital. Forms available at hospital, area businesses and churches. Free. 951-4595.
• Tree of Life Project, 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 per lovelight and $100 per starlight. Lighting ceremony and reception 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Donations tax-deductible. Proceeds benefit hospital. Donations made in gift shop or call 627-8510.
  

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-1781, Ext. 110, or carolyn.booth@news-record.com