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If the forecast holds true, the sun will shine all weekend. The weather will still be cold, but at least we will be able to get out of the house and attend some special events planned in our county.

Today at the Front Porch in Eden, start the weekend early with your Valentine as you sample wines and food from Red River Grill.

In Reidsville, Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards is hosting its annual Valentine’s Chocolates and Wine tasting experience.

Taste some reds as you pair them with an array of chocolates.

The Madison-Mayodan Rotary Club Tasting Extravaganza takes place Saturday at Deep Springs Country Club. The event features an assortment of treats, spirits, wines and homemade chocolates. Enjoy an evening of music, food, beverages and a silent auction to benefit the Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad.

Gather up your Valentine to attend the events.

Today

• 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.
• Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., ReDirections, 1311 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. 349-8481.
• 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 share food. Child care provided. www.MOPS.org.
• Valentine’s Chocolate and Wine Pairings, 1-4 p.m. through Sunday, Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Enjoy the reds with chocolates. $10. 349-4576. www.chinquapenn.com.
• Habitat ReStore Yard Sale, 2-4 p.m., The Boulevard/Irving Avenue, Eden. Building materials, household items. Donations welcome. Pick up arranged for large items. 627-0160.
• Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m., The Front Porch, 702 Washington St., Eden. Warm up with a selection of wines. Red River Grill will offer samples of their food. 627-9041.
• Sit, Sip and Stitch, 6:30 p.m., Subway, 1210-A Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Knitters and crocheters. Bring project. 951-7474.

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. 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 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 will be present to help with identification. 939-9367.
• Country Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 3708 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale. Proceeds will help send LeeAnne Hayes for clinical trials on Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder of the central nervous system, to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance in Florida. Donations. 548-4455.
• Beginning Beekeeping Class, 9 a.m.-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. $25. Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230.
• FAFSA Day, 9 a.m.-noon, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 105, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Students can receive help in filling out and submitting an application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Sponsored by the College Foundation of North Carolina. High school seniors encouraged to attend. Registration required at www.cfnc.org or call (866) 866-2362.
• 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.
• Stew and Bake Sale, 11 a.m., Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. 623-6122.
• lBelly Dance Boot Camp, noon -3 p.m., Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For ages 16 and up. $20. Registration required. 548-2789.
• 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: Available from members of 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 musical entertainment and comedy. Hors d’oeuvres and red ticket raffle. Dinner catered by Mom’s Kitchen. Door prizes. Child care $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.- 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.- 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.
• MHS Best Auditorium 50th Anniversary Seat Replacement Project. $150 a seat, tax deductible. Donor gifts in honor and memory of someone. 623-2932.

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