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Have you been thinking about changing careers but knew you needed training to get there? Well, Rockingham Community College is offering help to those interested in customer relations, warehouse technician and nursing assistant jobs through the federally funded JobsNOW program. An information session will be held tonight to answer all your questions.

The Used Book Store in Mayodan is open every weekend and provides great prices on gently used books, magazines and the like. Starting this weekend, the store will offer an additional 25 percent discount on your total purchase the first weekend of every month. So if you are in the market for some new reading material, head over and reap the benefits.

And the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County presents Wine & Dine 2010 Friday night at Oak Hills Golf and Events Center, which is the former Meadow Greens Country Club in Eden. This annual event funds the festival that will be held July 11-18 at Rockingham Community College. Enjoy an evening of wine, food and art with a Greek flair. Tickets are still available, so call today.

Today

• Hatching the Past, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St., Danville, Va. Dig for dinosaur eggs. Touch a dinosaur leg bone fossil. Examine a model dinosaur nest. $5 youth 4-12 and seniors 60-plus; $6 ages 13-59. (434) 791-5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org.
• JobsNOW Program Information Session, 12:30-2:30 p.m., RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 108, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Learn about spring semester classes for customer relations, warehouse technician and nursing assistant programs. 342-4261, ext. 2238.
• Habitat ReStore Yard Sale, 2-4 p.m., The Boulevard/Irving Avenue, Eden. Building materials, house items. Donations welcomed. Pickup arranged for large items. 627-0160.
• Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 623-8072.

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. Spend $50 or more and receive a 25 percent discount. 427-4229.
• Greece Through Wine, Food & Art Wine & Dine 2010, 7 p.m., Oak Hills Golf and Event Center (former Meadow Greens Country Club), 436 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Presented by Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County. Heavy Greek appetizers prepared by Caterfest. Mediterranean wines by Mutual Distributing & Lucky City. Music by Veronica & Company. Silent auction. Door prizes. Tickets: $25 advance or $30 at the door. Tickets available at Arts and Frames, Lucky City, Everyday Art in Reidsville; The Front Porch in Eden; Christian Life Book Store and Dan River Coffee House in Madison. 344-5539.
• Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday , and 2:30 p.m. Sunday , Rockingham Community College Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. It’s 1945 and the gospel-singing Sanders family is back together again for down-home humor and gospel favorites. Tickets available at the door. Reservations, 627-0228.

Saturday

• Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8 a.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 1556 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Speaker is Chad Adams of the John Locke Foundation. www.rockgop.com.
• Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson St., Reidsville. Marrow typing. Photo ID required. Appointments: 613-1879.
• Robin Hood Auditions, 9 a.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday , Rockingham Community College Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Theatre Guild of Rockingham County Children’s Theatre. Performances March 19, 20, 21. Ages 8-14. 16 speaking roles and many ensemble parts. Boys needed. Bring prepared memorized monologue no longer than 45 seconds. www.tgrc-nc.com.
• Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, 1.5-mile hike on Fieldale Trail beside Smith River in Fieldale, Va. Meet at 10 a.m. at Fieldale Park, 188 Field Ave., near site of old Fieldale Iron Bridge for a stroll led by Friends of Fieldale Trail volunteers. Bring lunch, water, wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots and dress in layers. Be prepared for rain or wind. Participants must sign waiver form. Easy walk. Paula Wyatt, (276) 647-3274 or pwyatt1@embarqmail.com. www.danriver.org.
• Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 10 a.m., CrossWalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. For beginners and intermediates. Must have your own guitar. Free. 623-4042.
• African American Vendors Extravaganza, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 401 Hubbard St., Reidsville. Handbags, hats, jewelry, fashions, wreaths, floral arrangements and original artwork. 349-7628 or e-mail firstbaptchurch_hubbard@yahoo.com.
• Hip Hop Dance Class, 11 a.m., Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For ages 8-12. $39 a month. Registration required. 548-2789.
• Midway-Monroeton VFW Post 8298 meeting, noon, 961 Church St. Extension, Reidsville. Sheriff BJ Barnes of Guilford County will speak. Lunch served. 349-7733.

Sunday

• H1N1 Vaccination Clinic,1-3 p.m., Holy Infant Catholic Church, 1042 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Department of Public Health. Protect yourself and your family against influenza. Free. www.co.rockingham.nc.us/publichealth or call 342-8140.
• Caswell Artist League Exhibition Opening Reception, 2-4 p.m., Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. E., Yanceyville. Works in two and three dimensions by member/artists. Exhibit runs through March 10. (336) 694-4591.

Ongoing

• MHS Best Auditorium 50th Anniversary Seat Replacement Project. $150 a seat, tax deductible. Donor gifts in honor and memory of someone. Model display at Eden public library. 623-2932.

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-4881, Ext. 110,or carolyn.booth@news-record.com