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Fun stuff
TUESDAY
■ “The Bible Salesman,” 7 p.m.,   RCC, Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth.  A uthor Clyde Edgerton narrates his novel about a young man caught in the bindings of religion, hormones, sins and crime. Tickets $5, available at public libraries and RCC Bookstore. 342-4261.  

■ 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., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic music. Also 2nd and 4th Saturday monthly. Debbie Wilson, 706-2144. 

■ Music In Our Schools Concert, 7:30 p.m.   McMichael High School, 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Celebrate with the choirs of McMichael High School. Free. Donations accepted for Senior Choral Scholarship Fund. Information: Ann Pratt, 427-5165, Ext. 2045. 

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

THURSDAY
■ Spring Book and Gift Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. , Annie Penn Hospital lobby, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Presented by Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary. Books and Easter items. Proceeds used to buy hospital equipment. 951-4559.   

■ Habitat ReStore Yard Sale, 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, The Boulevard/Irving Avenue, Eden. Building materials, house items.   627-0160. 

FRIDAY
■ Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today  and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Used Book Store, 103 S. Second Ave., Mayodan.  Friends of the Western Rockingham Co. Libraries get 50 percent off during March. Memberships available at bookstore. 427-4229.

■ Movie Night, 7 p.m.,   Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Feature: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Popcorn and drinks.  Free. 548-9508.

SATURDAY
■ Rockingham County Republican Convention, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  , Rockingham Community College, N.C. 65, Wentworth. www.rockgop.com.

■ Eden Minority Business Association Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Banquet, 4:30 p.m.  , Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive. Guest speaker is Apostle O. DeShea Cuthrell, also known as the  Rev. Clee, The Funniest Preacher in America. $15. Tickets, call Elnora Dillard 613-6954 or Pam Smith 613-5212. 

UPCOMING
■ Paul Minnis Exhibition Opening Reception, 2-4 p.m. March 14, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. The Raleigh artist is noted his mural in American Airlines Terminal at Raleigh-Durham International Airport and watercolor renderings of the Old Caswell County courthouse. Exhibit through May 5. 694-4591.   

■ Mr. Al Show, 9 and 11 a.m. March 15, Reidsville High School Auditorium, 1901 S. Park Drive. Sponsored by Rockingham County Partnership for Children and Rockingham County Schools. $5 per child/adult. One adult free with nine children. Tickets, call Julie Matejko, 616-0263 or jmatejko@rock.k12.nc.us.  

■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Spellin’ Bee, 6:15 p.m. March 16, Morehead High School Cafeteria, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Compete against corporate teams for a traveling trophy. Proceeds benefit scholarships for graduating Morehead High School students to attend RCC. Sponsorships: $250. Entry fee: $100 per team. 623-3336. 

■ Rockingham County Reading Association’s Conference, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 19 and 20, RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Friday: Pre-K/Head Start Day with story time and children’s activities. Saturday: Author visits, workshops, children’s activities. This years’ authors are Deborah Guarino, who wrote “Is Your Mama a Llama?” and David McDonald, author of “Hamster Sam.” Free. 623-8098.   

■ An Evening with Ronnie Milsap, 8 p.m. March 19, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Presented by Caswell Performing Arts Series.  $36 orchestra, $26 mezzanine; $2 discount for students and seniors; half price children younger than 12. (336) 694-4591.  

■ The Snowflake Ball, 7 p.m. March 20, Chinqua Penn Plantation, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Hosted by The Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. and Chinqua Penn Plantation. An evening of dancing, cocktail buffet, big band orchestra and silent auction. Special guest appearance by Miss USA Kristen Dalton. Black tie optional. Proceeds benefit The Free Clinic of Rockingham County. Tickets $50. Call Marie Bryan or Farrah Darnell at 627-1127. Tax deductible sponsorships available by calling 349-3220. 

Health
MONDAY
■ 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. 951-4674 or 951-6034.      

TUESDAY
■ GriefShare Christian Ministry, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through April 13, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville.   Free. Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800 or Nori Torbert, 951-2287. 

■ Blood Drive, 1:30-6 p.m. , Huntsville Elementary School, 2020 Sardis Church Road, Madison. Photo ID required. Appointments: 427-3266.     

THURSDAY
■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. , Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Area, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Information and demonstrations to patients considering or scheduling total knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357. 

■ Infant CPR, 6 p.m. , Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn basic techniques of infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Instructors certified by American Heart Association. 627-6323.  

FRIDAY
■ Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. , Reidsville High School, 1901 S. Park Drive. Photo ID required. Appointments only. 349-6361.     

UPCOMING
■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. March 15, Smith-McMichael Cancer Center, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn to conceal physical side effects sometimes experienced while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Registration required. 623-9713.   

■ Cervical Cancer Screening, 5:30 - 7 p.m. March 15, Annie Penn Hospital Cancer Center, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Free. Appointments required. Registration: 832-8000. 

■ Parkinson’s Disease, 2 p.m. March 16, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Information and encouragement for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s Disease. Refreshments. 627-6199.   

■ Breast-feeding Class, 6:30 p.m. March 16, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden.  627-6323. 

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. March 16, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Night for adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet friends, play games, make crafts, and enjoy snacks. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.    

■ Leg Health Test-Vein Screening, 10 a.m.-noon March 18, Carolina Apothecary, 238 W. Kings Highway, Eden. Free. 623-3030. 

■ Leg Health Test-Vein Screening, 2-5 p.m. March 18, Carolina Apothecary, 820 S. Scales St. Reidsville. Free. 342-6474. 

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 19, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments only. 349-3434.     

ONGOING
■ 2010 Summer Teen Volunteer Program. Applications accepted through April 23, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Must be 14 years old by June 1. Enrollment limited. Program runs June 28-Aug. 13. 951-4559.  

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 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. today  and March 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 gather for crafts, fellowship, speakers and food. Child care provided. www.MOPS.org. 

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

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

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

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

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

■ “Exercise Made Simple” Brunch, 9:30 a.m. March 18, The Wray Center, 342 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by The Christian Women’s Club.  Linda Barko of Eden demonstrates exercises for “Cabin Fever.”  Debbie Wilson plays violin, accompanied by Jeff Loftis on guitar. Susan Ely of Raleigh to give speech entitled “Turtles Do Come Out.” Reservation deadline Monday, March 15. $9. Shelby Baker, 939-2230 or Mary Robertson, 342-1524.   

■ Project Linus of Rockingham County, 9 a.m.-noon, March 20, First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Learn blanket-making skills, share ideas and help make blankets for children in crisis. Volunteers needed. All supplies on hand. Sandy Wyatt, 634-0785.   

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

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

■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. , Clarence’s Steak House, Highway 220 North, Ridgeway, Va. 623-8554. 

THURSDAY
■ Legal Aid,   Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Appointments required. Call, 1-800-951-2257.

■ 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. 

FRIDAY
■ Maintaining Your PC, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays through May 14, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 203, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Free to seniors 55 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

SATURDAY
■ Tax Assistance for Seniors, 9 a.m.-noon , Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan.  Appointments limited.  Free. Registration: 548-9572. 

UPCOMING
■ Bingo Bash 9 a.m. March 15, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden and 1 p.m. March 16, Bridge Street Recreation Center, Eden. Bring a $1 prize. 627-4711.

■ Winter Get Away - Myrtle Beach, S.C. Trip, March 22-24. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 203, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Includes transportation, lodging, The Carolina Opry and Good Vibrations, two dinners, two breakfast, and baggage handling. $289 double,  $285 triple. Payment due March 12. 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

■ Ring of Fire, Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro, April 13. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 203, N.C. 65, Wentworth. From the heart of songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family.  $58. Payment due April 1. 342-4261, Ext. 2163. 

RCC
TUESDAY
■ How to Handle Unacceptable Behavior in the Classroom & Workplace, Section 15206, 6 p.m. March 9,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn effective, reasonable ways to handle behaviors that are problematic or annoying. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.  

UPCOMING
■ Show Me the Money! Selling Through Your Web site, Section 15207, 6 p.m. March 16,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Use the internet to sell goods or services . Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.  

Etc.
TUESDAY
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. , Chamber office, 678 S. Van Buren Road. Sponsored by Smith Financial Advisors. 623-3336. 

WEDNESDAY
■ Weed Identification, 9 a.m.-noon,  Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service. Speaker, Kathryn Holmes - Rockingham County horticulture agent. $10. Registration 342-8230.  

■ Angel Food Ministries March Orders, 4:30-6:30 p.m. , 4:30-7 p.m. today  and 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 12, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2271 Harrington Highway, Eden. Distribution March 20. Cash, food stamps and money orders accepted. Debit or credit cards go to www.angelfoodministries.com. 558-4035. 

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

■ Texting, Sexting, Cyberbullying, Social Networking Seminar, 7 p.m. , Morehead High School, Duane Best Auditorium, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Join Joe Showker, national expert on cyber safety. Free seminar for parents and teens. Sponsored by Rockingham County Student Health Center and Rockingham County School’s Health Advisory Council. Door prizes. Information: Cathy DeMason, 623-9711, Ext. 2341.  

SATURDAY
■ Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Beginners and intermediates. Must have your own guitar. Free. 623-4042. 

UPCOMING
■ Be A Foster Parent Orientation Meeting, 6:30 p.m. March 15, Rockingham County DSS, Governmental Complex, 361 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Make an imprint on the life of a child. 342-1394. 

■ Rockingham County Officials Association Organizational Meeting, 6:30 p.m. March 16, Reidsville Public Library, 204 W. Morehead St. Anyone 18 years of age with desire to officiate recreational baseball and softball. Classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays for four to five weeks. Coaches welcome. Clyde Guy, 347-7580, Donnie Hopper, 548-6956 or Glenn McNeill, 342-6591. 

■ Plant Propagation: How to make more plants, 9 a.m.-noon, March 17, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service. Speaker, Kathryn Holmes, Rockingham County horticulture agent. $10. Registration 342-8230. 

■ Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. March 18, Western Rockingham Family Medicine, 401 W. Decatur St., Madison. Sponsored by American Cancer Society. 548-6248.   

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

ONGOING
■ Youth Baseball Registration, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris St., Eden. Register for Rookie League  Baseball. Season begins March 9.  Zack, 627-7960.  

■ Youth Baseball and Softball Registration, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department, 200 N. Franklin St. T-Ball, Coach-Pitch, Minor, Major and Pony Leagues, and Girls softball. Age determination date May 1. $15 city residents. $30 nonresidents. Registration deadlines: March 9, Minor and Major Leagues; March 31, Coach-pitch; April 9, Pony; and April 16, Girls softball and T-ball. Information: 349-1092.  

■ Baseball and Fast-pitch Softball Registration. Eden Parks & Recreation Department, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive. Sign up at Eden City Hall, Bridge Street or Mill Avenue Recreation Centers. Baseball and Fast-pitch Softball. Information: 623-7789, Ext. 3026. 

■ T-Ball, Baseball, and Girls Softball Registration through March 19, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $15 city residents and $20 nonresidents. Non-city 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.   

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