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Fun stuff
TODAY
■ Caswell Artist League Exhibition Opening Reception, 2-4 p.m. , Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Works in two and three dimensions. Exhibit runs through March 10.
(336) 694-4591.   

■ Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. , Rockingham Community College Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. The gospel-singing Sanders family is back together for down-home humor and gospel favorites. Tickets at door. Reservations 627-0228. 

TUESDAY
■ Downtown Jamboree, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Reidsville Exhibit Center, 223 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Bluegrass and country mix. $5. 

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 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
■ Valentines’ Chocolate and Wine Pairings, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 11-14, Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Enjoy our “reds” with chocolates. $10. 349-4576. www.chinquapenn.com. 

■ Habitat ReStore Yard Sales, 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, The Boulevard/Irving Avenue, Eden. Building materials, house items. Donations welcomed. Pick up for large items. 627-0160. 

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 get 25 percent discount first Friday and Saturday monthly. 427-4229.

SATURDAY
■ Annual Bird Count, 6:30 a.m. , Dick’s Drive-In, 1004 W. Washington St., Eden. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Observe and note species dusk to dawn. Meet for breakfast and then proceed with bird count. Dress warm. Bring rain gear, snack and water. Binoculars or scopes helpful. Experienced birders on hand to help with identification. 939-9367.  

■ Tasting Extravaganza, 1-4 p.m. , Deep Springs Country Club, 160 Country Club Drive, Stoneville. Presented by Madison-Mayodan Rotary. Local and international wines, exotic beers, brews, fun spirits, local chocolates, delicate coffees and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Live music by Easy Listening Rhythms. Proceeds benefit Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad. Sponsorships available. $15 advance or $20 door. Tickets: members or Madison Fudge Shoppe, Curves of Madison and Eden, Dan River Coffee House, The Front Porch, Rockingham Office Machines or Madison Chamber of Commerce.    

■ 18th Annual Dinner Theatre, 6 p.m. , First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden. Evening of variety of musical entertainment and comedy. Hors d’oeuvres and red ticket raffle. Dinner catered by Mom’s Kitchen. Door prizes. Childcare $4 per child, includes pizza. $20. Deadline Feb. 7. Reservations required. 623-3962.    

■ Chili Cook Off, 6:30 p.m. , Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Rockingham County chili cooks invited to submit entries. Free. Desserts served. Donations accepted. Music by “Chords of Faith.” Nori Torbert, 951-2287.  

ONGOING
■ Eden City Hall Artists of the Month, Jessi Hagood, 308 E. Stadium Drive. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through February. Jessi is a portrait and event photographer based in Eden. Exhibit features a variety of portrait, commercial and fine art, including digital work and full frame black and white images. jessihagoodphotography.com.
623-2110. 

■ Black History Display, Eden City Hall History Room, 308 E. Stadium Drive. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through February. The trials and triumphs, the rich history of African Americans through collections of photographs, documents and other memorabilia. Elretha Perkins, 627-8057. 

Health
TODAY
■ H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, 1-3 p.m.  Holy Infant Catholic Church, 1042 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Department of Public Health. Free. www.co.rockingham.nc.us/publichealth or 342-8140. 

MONDAY
■ H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. , Reidsville Family YMCA, 504 S. Main St. Presented by Rockingham County Department of Public Health. Free. www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ publichealth or 342-8140. 

■ Rockingham County Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m. , Penn Nursing Center, South Day Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For family, friends and caregivers. 951-6034.      

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. , Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 Main St., Mayodan. Photo ID required. Appointments: 548-9508.    

TUESDAY
■ H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. , Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy Avenue. Presented by Rockingham County Department of Public Health. Free. www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ publichealth or 342-8140. 

■ GriefShare Christian Ministry,
10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through April 13, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. For people struggling with grief and loss. Light lunch. Free. Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800 or Nori Torbert, 951-2287. 

■ Blood Drive, 1:30-6 p.m. , Stoneville Elementary School, 203 Stone St., Stoneville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 573-4000.    

WEDNESDAY
■ Blood Drive, 1-5:30 p.m. , Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 951-4367.    

THURSDAY
■ Blood Drive, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. , Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 623-9711, Ext. 2480.     

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

UPCOMING
■ Blood Drive, 1:30-6 p.m. Feb. 16, Draper Elementary School, 1719 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 635-6541.    

■ Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 17, City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-7783, Ext. 106.    

■ Blood Drive, 12:30-5 p.m. Feb. 19, Bridgestone Aircraft Tire, 802 Ayersville Road, Mayodan. Photo ID required. Appointments: 548-8107.    

Meetings
MONDAY
■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. , Rockingham County Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth. 342-9879 or 269-4203.  

■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. , Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main Street. 427-0241.   

TUESDAY
■ Rockingham County Farmer’s Market Annual Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m. , Cooperative Extension Office, Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Farmers, artists and farm craftsmen interested in the 2010 Rockingham County Farmers Market at Chinqua Penn Stables. Member dues for 2010 may be paid at meeting. 2010 Board of Directors elected. Brenda Sutton, 342-8230 or brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu.  

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

■ Reidsville City Council, 3 p.m. , Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. 349-1034.  

■ Wentworth Ruritan Club, 6:30 p.m. , Agriculture Extension Center, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Enhance quality of life through community service. 613-0474 or 432-0668.  

■ Writers’ Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. For aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806. 

THURSDAY
■ Reidsville MOPS (Mother’s of Pre-Schoolers), 9-11:45 a.m. , Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive. Mothers get together, do crafts, fellowship, listen to speakers and food. Childcare provided. www.MOPS.org.      

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

UPCOMING
■ Rockingham County Amateur Radio Club, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. For anyone interested in becoming amateur and current ham radio operators. Trey Belton, W4SH, 573-3317, or Pat Patterson, N4SLP, 548-2027.       

■ Rockingham County Democratic Party, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, RCC, Owens Human Services Building 16, N.C. 65, Wentworth. 317-6182.     

■ Eden City Council, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive. 623-2110.  

■ National Active and Retired Federal Employees Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17, Mayflower Restaurant, 1641 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Rocking­ham County Chapter 1161. Tom Lovell, 623-1081.  

Seniors
TUESDAY
■ Fit & Strong Exercise Program, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 15, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Award winning physical activity/behavior program proven to benefit arthritis symptoms and promote an active lifestyle. Free to seniors. Space limited. Registration: 548-2789.  

■ Basic Computer Class, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through March 23, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Free for seniors 65 years and older. Registration: 627-4711.  

■ Internet Class, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 9, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Free for seniors 65 years and older. Registration: 627-4711.  

WEDNESDAY
■ Tax Assistance, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays  through April 9, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 6 and 20, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Appointments required. Registration: 627-4711.

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

■ Basic Computer Class, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 17, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Free for seniors 65 years and older. Registration: 627-4711.  

THURSDAY
■ Adobe Photoshop, 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays through April 29, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 203, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Free to seniors 55 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

■ Internet Class, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 18, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Free for seniors 65 years and older. Registration: 627-4711.  

SATURDAY
■ Tax Assistance for Seniors, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 13 and March 13, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Natalie Cobb will assist with filing and answering questions. Appointments limited.  Free. Registration: 548-9572. 

UPCOMING
■ Hampton Virginia Quilt Festival Trip, Feb. 27. Presented by Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Registration: 627-4711.  

■ Bahamas Cruise, Sept. 24-29. Presented by Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Leave Charleston, S.C., with stops in Nassau and Freeport; 5 nights, 6 days. $495 double occupancy includes everything except gratuity recommended at $10 day. Deposit required by Feb. 15. 627-4711.  

RCC
TUESDAY
■ “Are You Recession Proof?” Section 15198, 6 p.m. ,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn tips to make it in uncertain times, including savings and debt reduction strategies and how to plan for tomorrow. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.  

UPCOMING
■ “Contracting with the Government 101,” Section #15200, 6 p.m. Feb. 16,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn about government opportunities for businesses just like yours — and services in North Carolina that will help you connect with and win military and other federal purchases. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.  

■ “E-mail Options to Manage Your Business,” Section 15201, 6 p.m. Feb. 18,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn to send a message to 20 people at the same time, set up groups and send attachments, and to lock unwanted e-mail. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.    

Etc.
MONDAY
■ T-Ball, Baseball, and Girls Softball Registration, Feb. 8 to March 19, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For boys and girls ages 4 to 14. $15 city resident and $20 non-residents. Non- residents must purchase user fee card for $35 individual or $50 family. T-ball and girls softball participants  game jersey $12. Baseball uniform $25 youth sizes or $30 adult sizes. 548-9572 or 548-2789.   

■ Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class, noon Mondays through March 1, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Six-week program. $3 per class. Registration required. 548-2789. 

■ 2010 Financial Seminar, 6 p.m. , Eden Chamber of Commerce, 678 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. Sponsored by Eden Minority Business Association. Seminar conducted by Algenon Cash, director of Wharton Gladden, Inc. and a financial adviser. Free. Information: Faye Doe-Alexander, 623-3387.   

TUESDAY
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. , Morehead Hospital Cafeteria, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Sponsored by March of Dimes. 623-3336.   

■ Robin Hood Auditions, 6:30 p.m. , 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 ensemble parts. Boys needed. Bring prepared memorized monologue no longer than 45 seconds. www.tgrc-nc.com. 

WEDNESDAY
■ Soils, Fertilizers, and Composting, 9 a.m. to noon , Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service. Speaker, Jason Byrd, Soil and Water Conservation. $10. Registration required. 342-8230.

■ Angel Food Ministries February Orders, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 11, and 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2271 Harrington Highway, Eden. Food will be distributed 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 20. Cash, food stamps and money orders accepted. Debit or credit card orders go to www.angelfoodministries.com.

THURSDAY
■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. , ReDirections, 1311 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. 349-8481.  

■ Sit, Sip and Stitch, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Subway, 1210-A Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Knitters and crocheters. Bring project. 951-7474. 

SATURDAY
■ Beginning Beekeeping Class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Beekeepers Association, Rockingham County Farm Bureau and Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service. Topics: bees, beehive construction, obtaining bees, beekeeper equipment, pollination and pest and diseases. $25. Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230.  

■ 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 your own guitar. Free. 623-4042.       

■ Belly Dance Boot Camp, noon to 3 p.m. , Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For ages 16 and up. $20. Registration required. 548-2789.  

UPCOMING
■ Rockingham County Literacy Project EL/Civics Grant Open House, 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. Feb. 15, 705-A Washington St., Eden. Grant from North Carolina Community College System provides free EL/Civics classes. Classes start Feb. 22. Students learn how to understand, speak, read and write English and learn about civics and citizenship. Registration: 627-0007. 

■ Help Plan Heritage Trails in Caswell County, noon to 7 p.m. Feb. 16-18 and 7 p.m. March 3, Caswell Senior Center, 649 Firetower Road, Yanceyville. Dan River Basin Association encourages public participate in creation of Heritage Trails Master Plan for system of trails and greenways . Chad Hall, chall@danriver.org. 344-0608. www.danriver.org.  

■ “Fresh,” 7 p.m. , Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Suite 200, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Food Coalition. Film by Ana Sofia Joanes, celebrates farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Reserve your seat by calling 342-8230.  

■ Belly Dance Classes, 7:05 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 16 through March 30, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For youth and adults. $50. Registration required. 548-2789.  

■ Landscape Design, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 17, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service. Speaker, Mark Danieley,- Alamance County Horticulture Agent. $10. Registration required. 342-8230.

■ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Lunch and Learn, 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 18, Caregivers of Rockingham County, 219 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Discussion, information and networking with other grandparents. Lunch provided. Free. 361-0971.   

ONGOING
■ MHS Best Auditorium 50th Anniversary Seat Replacement Project. $150 seat tax deductible. Donor gifts in honor and memory of someone. 623-2932.