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Fun stuff
TUESDAY

■ Rent-a-Santa Program begins Dec. 1. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department, 308 E. Stadium Drive. Let Santa visit your home, church or special party. $25 inside city limits, $35 outside city limits. Call Eden Parks and Recreation Department, 623-2110. 

■ Chinqua Penn Plantation Holiday and Candlelight Tours, through Jan. 3, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Tours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9  p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Christmas Day. Candlelight tours with live music, 5-9 p.m. Saturdays. $25 adults, $15 seniors, military and students, $10 ages 6-16. $50 family pack available online. www.chinquapenn.com. 349-4576. 

■ Draper Village Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. Dec. 1, Draper Children’s Park, Stadium Drive and Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Presented by Draper Village Merchants. Caroling, hot chocolate, cookies and tree lighting. 635-4940. 

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

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

■ Books Are Fun Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3 and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Sponsored by Morehead Hospital Auxiliary. Discounted prices. 627-9711.

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  Western Rockingham County Public Library members receive 50 percent off through Dec. 19. Memberships available at bookstore. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas weekend. 427-4229.

■ Night of Miracles Live Drive-Through Nativity, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 4-5, Draper Christian Church, 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden. 635-8932. 

SATURDAY

■ Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Shiloh Community Center, 3325 Settle Bridge Road, Stoneville. Sponsored by Amazing Grace Baptist Church Youth Group. Handmade jewelry, candles, bake sale, sourdough Amish friendship breads, gifts. 573-2909.    

■ Madison Christmas Stroll, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5, Downtown Madison, Murphy and Decatur streets. Presented by Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce and supporting merchants. Pictures with Santa, special events, horse-drawn wagon rides. 548-6248 or visit www.mywrcc.com.  

■ Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, Dec. 5. Hike on the Fieldale Trail beside Smith River in Fieldale, Va., or Sprig Outing on Upper Little River near Lillington to collect holiday greenery. Meet at 10 a.m. at Fieldale Park near site of old Fieldale Iron Bridge. Hike led by Friends of Fieldale Trail volunteers. Details on Sprig Outing: www.danriver.org. Easy walk. Paula Wyatt, (276) 647-3274 or pwyatt1@embarqmail.com.       

■ Draper Children’s Christmas Parade, 11 a.m. Dec. 5, Eden. Sponsored by Draper Volunteer Fire Department. Parade begins at Meadow Road and Main Street, turns left on Fieldcrest Road, heads south through Draper Village and ends at Stadium Drive. Floats, marching bands, clowns, antique cars and Santa Claus. 635-2233 or draperparade@yahoo.com.  

■ Holiday Gala, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 County Club Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Annie Penn Hospital Foundation. Annual holiday gala with heavy hors d’ oeuvres and dancing to Scott Adair Band. Proceeds benefit Annie Penn Cancer Center. $50. 951-4595. 

UPCOMING

■ Christmas Homes Tour, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 6. Sponsored by United Methodist Women of Main Street United Methodist Church, Reidsville. Tickets available at each home on day of tour. Homes: Gov. Reid Home, 321 S.E. Market St.; Mrs. Barbara Crook, 1927 Belmont Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Montaigne, 2112 Meadowbrook Terrace; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Teague, 960 High Rock Road, Gibsonville; and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Barrett, 1148 Dibrell Road, Ruffin. Bake sale held at Montaigne Home. Tickets: $10. 349-8489. 

■ Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony, 4 p.m. Dec. 6., Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Sponsored by Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary. Purchase lights in memory or honor of loved one or friend. Names of those honored will be written on windows in hospital lobby. $5 for lights, $25 for a twinkling light. Proceeds benefit hospital. Forms at hospital, area businesses and churches. 951-4595.  

■ Mayodan Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Main Street and Second Avenue. Presented by Mayodan Preservation League. Traditional Christmas caroling and visit from Santa. 548-2241.  

■ Tree of Life Lighting Ceremony and Reception, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 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, $100 per starlight. Donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds benefit Morehead Memorial Hospital. Donations may be made in gift shop or by calling 627-8510. 

■ “Silver Bells and Diamonds,” 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Presented by Caswell Performing Arts Series. A Yuletide rock ’n’ roll review starring The Diamonds. $36 orchestra, $26 mezzanine; $2 discount for students and seniors; half price for children younger than 12. 694-4591.  

■ ARC Christmas Dance, 6 p.m. Dec. 10, RCC Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Association of Retarded Citizens invites de­-velopmentally challenged adults. 338-3776. 

■ Wentworth Christmas Parade, 11 a.m. Dec. 12. Sponsored by town of Wentworth. Parade follows N.C. 87/N.C. 65  and travels west to old Wentworth School. Parking available at Wentworth Town Hall, Rockingham County High School, N.C. National Guard Armory and RCC. www.townofwentworth.com.   

■ Madison-Mayodan Jaycees Christmas Parade, 1 p.m. Dec. 12. Sponsored by Madison-Mayodan Jaycees. Parade starts at Sixth Avenue and Main Street in Mayodan, heads southeast to Business U.S. 220, heads south to Madison, turns left onto Decatur Street, turns right on Franklin Street, heads south to Murphy Street and ends at town clock in Madison. 427-7447.  

■ Dan River Art Market Holiday Open House, 1- 5 p.m. Dec. 13, 1122 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Art, music, refreshments. String Cel­ebration performs 2-4 p.m. 349-4039. 

ONGOING

■ Holiday Food Drive, Eden Chamber of Commerce, 678 S. Van Buren Road. Canned, nonperishable food or monetary donations accepted through Dec. 11. 623-3336. 

Health
MONDAY

■ H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic, 2-6 p.m. Nov. 30, Trinity Wesleyan Church Education Center, 186 E. Aiken Road, Eden. Rockingham County Department of Public Health will administer H1N1 flu vaccines to pregnant women, people who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months, health care and emergency medical personnel, anyone age 6 months to 24 years and anyone age 25 to 64 with certain chronic medical conditions or weakened immune system.  www.co.rockingham.nc.us/publichealth.  

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Liberty Wesleyan Church, 5303 U.S. 158 West, Summerfield. Photo ID required. 643-4824 or 349-3434.    

■ Blood Drive, 3-7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Ayerville Baptist Church, 310 N.C. 770, Ayersville. Photo ID required. 548-2025 or 349-3434.    

■ Blood Drive, 3-7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W. Academy St. Photo ID required. 548-6658 or 349-3434.    

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. 342-5800, or  951-2287.  

■ Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1, Madison Presbyterian Church, 204 W. Decatur St. Photo ID required. 548-6248 or 349-3434.    

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 15, 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.   

WEDNESDAY

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Dec. 2, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Female cancer patients invited to free beauty makeover with makeup kit. Registration: 951-4584. 

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Reidsville YMCA, 504 Main St. Photo ID required. 342-3191 or 349-3434. 

THURSDAY

■ Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Rockingham County Government Center, 371 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Photo ID required. 342-8265 or 349-3434. 

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy St. Photo ID required. 623-8496 or 349-3434. 

UPCOMING

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Victory Chevrolet, 4417 N.C. 704, Madison. Photo ID required. 427-5151 or 349-3434. 

■ Brother/Sister Preparation Class, 6 p.m. Dec. 8, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Prepare older children for arrival of new baby. Includes information about safe play and tour of birthing center. Registration: 627-6323.   

■ Blood Drive, 1-5:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Photo ID required. 951-4477, 951-4589 or 349-3434. 

■ Living Wills, 1 p.m. Dec. 9, Morehead Memorial Hospital, main conference room, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn about N.C. legislation related to advance directives, prepare living will and health care power of attorney documents. Notary and witnesses present . Free. Registration required. Marcia McQueen , 623-9711, Ext. 2482.    

■ Blood Drive, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Photo ID required. 623-9711, Ext. 2480 or 349-3434.    

■ Blood Drive, 1:30-6 p.m. Dec. 10, Douglass Elementary School, 1130 Center Church Road, Eden. Photo ID required. 623-6521 or 349-3434. 

■ Blood Drive, 1:30-6 p.m. Dec. 10, Lincoln Elementary School, 2660 Oregon Hill Road, Ruffin. Photo ID required. 939-2435 or 349-3434. 

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Physical therapists, nurses and care management professionals provide information and demonstrations about total knee and hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.    

■ Lamaze class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Assists expectant parents in preparing for childbirth. Includes tour of birthing center. Class size limited. Registration: 627-6323.       

Meetings
TUESDAY

■ Rockingham and Caswell Counties Greens Industry Meeting, 9 a.m. Dec. 1, Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville.  Three hours N.C. pesticide recertification credits. $10. Registration: Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230. 

■ Stoneville Town Council, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St., Stoneville. 573-9393.  

■ Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8 a.m. Dec. 5, Dan River Coffee House, 108 W. Murphy St., Madison. www.rockgop.com.  

SATURDAY

■ Midway-Monroeton VFW Post 8297 meeting, noon Dec. 5, 961 Church Street Ext., Reidsville. Pearl Harbor Day remembered. Lunch served. 349-7733.

■ Rockingham County Naturalist Club Dinner, 5 p.m. Dec. 5, Calvary Baptist Church, 7860 N.C. 87 North, Reidsville. Talk by Dr. Alton C. Dooley, Jr., assistant curator of paleontology at Virginia Museum of Natural History. Bring covered dish. Next year’s club officers elected. Milton Hundley, 623-8681, or
Martin Wall, martin@martinwall
photography.com.   

UPCOMING

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

■ Rockingham Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m. Dec. 8, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Johnsie Hayes, 342-0460, Ext. 3.    

■ Reidsville City Council, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St. 349-1034.   

■ Wentworth Ruritan Club, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Agriculture Extension Center, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth.  613-0474 or 432-0668.  

■ Writers’ Workshop of Rocking­­­ham County, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Room 103, Advanced Technologies Building, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Annual pot luck Christmas party. For aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806. 

■ Reidsville Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 -11:45 a.m. Dec. 10, Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive. Mothers get together, do crafts, enjoy fellowship, listen to speakers and share food. Child care provided. www.MOPS.org.  

■ Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St. 
427-0221.    

■ Rockingham County Weavers and Fiber Arts Guild, 2 p.m. Dec. 13, Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65 (old Wentworth School), Reidsville. Free. No ex­perience necessary. Beth Lanier, 549-1351 or eelanier@bellsouth.net.       

Seniors
MONDAY

■ Fit & Strong Exercise Class, 9 a.m. Nov. 30, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Physical activity program designed for older adults with osteoarthritis. Classes held Monday, Wednesday and Friday for eight weeks. Free. Registration: 349-1088.  

■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Hosted by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Music by The City Limits Band, concessions. No alcoholic beverages or smoking allowed. No dance in December. $5. 627-4711. 

TUESDAY

■ Tanglewood Lights, Dec. 1. Presented by Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Chartered bus to see lights and eat at K&W Cafeteria at own expense. $23. Register by Nov. 24. 627-4711. 

FRIDAY

■ Insurance Counseling, 9:30 a.m.-noon Dec. 4, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Volunteers from Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program give advice  on best drug plan for you. Appointment times limited. Free. Registration: 548-9572. 

UPCOMING

■ American Music Jubilee Christmas Show, Selma, Dec. 8. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. $56 show and transportation.  342-4261, Ext. 2163.  

■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. Dec. 9, The Sirloin House, 207 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. 623-8554.   

■ Southern Supreme Fruitcake Factory, Bear, Dec. 10. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Tempt taste buds and choose gifts. Leave at 9 a.m.; return at 5 p.m. Lunch at own expense. $22 van transportation. Payment due Dec. 1. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163.  

RCC
UPCOMING

■ Nursing Program Information Sessions, 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and Jan. 25 and 10 a.m. Jan. 19 and 26, RCC, Whitcomb Student Center upper lounge, N.C. 65, Wentworth. For those interested in career in nursing. Attendance at one session mandatory for anyone wanting to start in fall 2010. Not designed for those seeking entry into LPN “bridging” program, those formerly enrolled in RCC nursing program and seeking readmission, or those wanting to transfer from other schools. 342-4261, Ext. 2333. 

■ FAFSA Workshops, 1-3  p.m. Dec. 10, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 104, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Financial aid office representatives help fill out FAFSA application. Call for list of needed documents. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2000 or 2203. 

Etc.
THURSDAY

■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Dec. 3, Pelham Transportation, 114 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. Bring canned and nonperishable items for Reidsville Outreach Center. 349-8481. 

■ How to Apply for Rural Advancement Foundation International Grant Workshop, 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension. Grants for qualifying producers who are farmers or farmer groups actively engaged in full- or part-time farming. Priority is given to projects that provide opportunities for a new generation of farmers and to applicants who had tobacco income at the time of the Master Settlement Agreement. Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230. 

FRIDAY

■ Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden.  Spend time with families that have adopted and others that have similar concerns and experiences. Children welcome. 623-6064. 

SATURDAY

■ Bow-making Class, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 5, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $10, $7 for 65 and older. Includes material and instructions to make two bows. Registration: 548-2789.  

■ Holiday Card Making Class, 10 a.m. Dec. 5, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $5. Includes material to make three cards. Limited to 12 people. Registration: 548-2789.  

■ Corn Hole Tournament, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, Mill Avenue Recreation Center, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation. $20 per team. Must find own partner. Jeff “Moe” Moore, 589-5337. 

UPCOMING

■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Dec. 8, Grand Rental/Eden Lawn Mower, 100 E. Aiken Road, Eden. 623-3336.  

ONGOING

■ Jordan Cabin Apple Tree Sale. Madison Historic Property Committee is selling 10 grafted scions of old Jordan Cabin Apple Tree, for donation of $35 each. Proceeds benefit Jordan Cabin Restoration Fund. Trees available for pickup after Nov. 28. 427-4287. 

■ Guitar Lessons, Friday evenings, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Thirty-minute lessons using Hal Leonard System. $40 per month. $12 for book and CD. Registration: 548-2789.  

■ Guitar and Bass Guitar Lessons, 10 a.m. Saturday, Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Beginners and intermediates. Must have own guitar. Free. 623-4042. 

■ Zumbatomic, kids exercise program, 9 a.m. Saturday, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For ages 3-12. $3 per class. Maximum: 15 kids. 548-2789. 

■ Zumba, Monday through Saturday, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Latin and international music and dance with aerobics and interval training. $3 per class;  monthly packages available. 548-2789 or 548-9572.   

■ Basketball Registration, through Nov. 27, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Pee Wee coed, ages 5-6, through seniors, ages 15-19. Players must be 5 by Sept. 15 and cannot turn 20 before Sept. 15. Must be enrolled in school. $15 Madison-Mayodan residents, $20 nonresidents. $35 user fee card for individual or $50 for family. Games shirts: $12. Volunteer coaches and assistant coaches needed. 548-2789 or 548-9572.