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Today

• 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.
• Stew and Bake Sale, 11 a.m., Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. 623-6122.
• Drama Workshop, 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Do you like to use drama in worship? Do you need help? You are invited to a workshop by Keith Harris, who received a master of fine arts in acting. Free. RSVP: 342-4227.

Sunday

• Winter Bible Study “Exodus,” 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Guest teacher: Tracey Allred. Breakfast snacks Sunday morning. Dinner for a dollar Sunday-Wednesday. 342-4227.
• Early Worship Service, 9:15 a.m., First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. A place for spiritual friendship. No sermon, hymns, offertory. Dress casual. 548-6112.
• Mayberry Days Bible Study, 10 a.m. Sundays, through May 23, Penn Memorial Baptist Church, 2029 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. 12-week study comparing parables to everyday life while using videos from “The Andy Griffith Show.” 3490-7398.
• First Deacon and Deaconess Anniversary, 3:30 p.m., New Saint Paul Baptist Church, 1020 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Guest speaker: Minister Johnny Taylor. 635-5171.

Monday

• Healing After Loss Workshop, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. For those who have experienced a significant loss and are experiencing grief. Led by Rev. Sheree Jones of Rockingham Hospice. Free. 546-1123.
• GriefShare and DivorceCare Support Groups, 6:30 p.m., Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss or those touched by separation or divorce. 623-1114 or www.growingoaks.org.

Tuesday

• GriefShare Christian Ministry, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through April 13, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. 13-week video-based program for people struggling with grief and loss led by a qualified counselor. Light lunch provided. Free. Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800, or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.

Wednesday

• Genealogy Research, 9 a.m-noon, 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, Family History Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, Eden. Facility has access to thousands of records. 623-7154.
• Service of Prayer, Healing and Communion, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. 623-6122.

Thursday

• “Exercise Made Simple” Brunch, 9:30 a.m., The Wray Center, 342 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by The Christian Women’s Club. Special feature: Linda Barko of Eden will show exercises for “Cabin Fever.” Music by Debbie Wilson and Jeff Loftis. Speaker: Susan Ely of Raleigh on “Turtles Do Come out.” Reservation deadline: Monday. Cost: $9. Shelby Baker, 939-2230, or Mary Robertson, 342-1524.
• Bible Study, 7 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. A time of study, fellowship and hot beverages. 548-9508.

Friday

• Pinto Bean Supper, 6 p.m., Lighthouse Baptist Church, 8460 N.C. 14 North, Eden. Cost: $4.50. 635-4200.  

Upcoming

• 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. 
• Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 20, Zion Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont St., Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3380.    
• Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 20, Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 361 Mount Carmel Church Road, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 939-9115.    
• Friends Day, 11 a.m. March 21, Crossroad Baptist Church, Reidsville Family YMCA, 504 S. Main St., Reidsville. Everyone is welcome. Tom Worley, 613-6425.
• P.T. Deutermann, author of “Nightwalkers,” 2:30 p.m. March 21, Mayodan Moravian Church, 104 S. Third Ave., Mayodan. Fundraiser for and sponsored by Friends of the Western Rockingham County Libraries. Cost: $10. Tickets available from friends board members, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore or at the door. 427-5108. 
• “Follow Jesus” Mission Sunday, 3 p.m. March 21, St. John United Methodist Church, 1112 Center Church Road, Eden. Guest speaker will be Minister Odella (Dale) Coble. Guests from Mount Sinai Baptist Church of Eden with their Gospel Choir and Majestic Praise Group. 627-7443.  
• Grief Support, 7 p.m. March 22, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. For those who have suffered a loss. 548-9508.

Ongoing

• Preschool Openings, First Baptist Church, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. Applications now being accepted for school year 2010-2011. Millie Cocklereece, 548-2471 or 548-2152.