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■ Willow Oaks Hike, March 21. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Meet at 2 p.m. in parking lot next to gym at RCC. Hike this 1,300-acre nature and hunting preserve along north side of Dan River east of Eden. Plantation is home to variety of birds and plants. Moderate walk. Free. Marty Wall,
martin@martinwallphotography.com. 

■ Author P.T. Deutermann, 2:30 p.m. March 21, Mayodan Moravian Church, 104 S. Third Ave., Mayodan. Fundraiser for Friends of the Western Rockingham County Libraries. National best-selling author of “Cat Dancers,” “Spider Mountain” and “Nightwalkers.” $10. Tickets available from board members, at Friends of the Library Used Bookstore or at the door. 427-5108.  

TUESDAY
■ Donkeyball, 7 p.m. March 23, Western Rockingham Middle School Gym, 915 N.W. Ayersville Road, Madison. Sponsored by Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad. Wild show between the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department and the Madison and Mayodan police departments. Tickets: $6 adults, $4 children in advance; $8 adults, $6 children at the gate. 427-8543.  

■ 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 music. Also on second and fourth Saturdays. Debbie Wilson, 706-2144. 

WEDNESDAY
■ “The Commedia King Arthur,” 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. March 24, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Presented by Caswell Council for Art’s Youth Series. Tarradiddle Players return to take on Tales of King Arthur in their own hilarious style. For grades K-5. $8, $6 students. 694-4591 or www.ccfta.org.

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

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

■ Meet the Authors, 6:30 p.m. March 25, Reidsville Public Library, 204 W. Morehead St. Local authors speak about their books: Steve Cushman, Athena Varounis, Julia Taylor Ebel, Ann Freeman, Trudy J. Smith and Susan Kelly. Refreshments. 349-8476.      

FRIDAY
■ Pine Straw Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26-27, residence of Mike Haines, 441 Periwinkle Road, Eden. Presented by Eden Noon Lions Club. Proceeds benefit those with sight and hearing impairments. Delivery available. $5 per bale. Orders: 623-8427, 349-8363 or 623-7630. 

■ 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. Half off during March for members of Friends of the Western Rockingham County Libraries. Mem­berships available at bookstore. 427-4229.

SATURDAY
■ Rabies Clinic, 8:30-noon, March 27, Fidelity Bank parking lot, 103 S. Henry St., Stoneville. Presented by Lewis Veterinary Clinic. For dogs and cats 4 months and older. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. $9. 627-9600. 

■ Fifth Annual Stew and Hot Dog Lunch, 11:30  a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 27, Eden Fire Station 1, 623 Henry St., Eden. Presented by Eden Fire and Police departments. Emergency vehicles on display. Door prizes. Eat in or take out. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Bernie Moore, 623-7789, Ext. 3032. 

■ Community Meal, noon, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Serving pinto beans, slaw, corn bread and dessert. Everyone welcome. Free. 548-9508.    

■ Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m. March 27, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Hosted by the Youth Council. For ages 10 and younger. Sponsored by First Bank of Mayodan. Free. 548-2789.   

UPCOMING
■ Concert in the Park, 3-5 p.m. March 28, Kiwanis Amphitheatre, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Featuring the UTurn Band. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket. Concessions available. Free. 627-4711. 

■ Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, April 3. Explore 7-mile section of the Dan River from Pine Hall to Madison. Meet at 10 a.m. at Pine Hall Bridge on Pine Hall Road, Madison. Boat rentals and shuttle provided by Three Rivers Outfitters. Bring boat, paddles, life jackets, water and lunch. Wear water-shedding artificial fabric or wool and bring change of clothes. All participants must sign waiver form. Trip coordinator: Mark Bishopric, 627-6215 or mbishopric@3-r-o.com. www.danriver.org.         

■ Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. April 3, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Sponsored by the city of Eden. For toddlers through age 12. Select eggs, win prizes. Bring your Easter basket. Eden Parks & Recreation, 623-5559. 

ONGOING
■ Paul Minnis Exhibit, through May 5, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Works by Raleigh artist noted for mural in American Airlines Terminal at Raleigh-Durham International Airport and watercolor renderings of the old Caswell County courthouse. 694-4591.   

Health
TODAY
■ Reflections Memory Care Open House, 3-5 p.m. March 21, North Pointe of Mayodan, 6970 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Learn about care and programs available for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Refreshments, door prizes, tours. 548-5500. 

MONDAY
■ 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.    

TUESDAY
■ 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. 

WEDNESDAY
■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 24, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.     

UPCOMING
■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. March 30, Big Kmart, 102 Market St., Madison. Photo ID required. Appointments: 548-7500.     

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

Meetings
TODAY
■ Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. March 21, Holiday Inn Express, 101 Express Drive, Reidsville. Group improves lives of companion animals in Rockingham County. 791-4606 or www.apsrc.org.     

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

THURSDAY
■ Rockingham County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 4 p.m. March 25, Mayodan Public Library, 101 N. 10th Ave. 627-1106. 

■ Will of the People Committee, 7:30 p.m. March 25, RCC Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. 623-8436.

UPCOMING
■ Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8 a.m. April 3, Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. www.rockgop.com.   

Seniors
TUESDAY
■ Fit and Strong Exercise Program, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 15, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Physical activity program proven to benefit arthritis symptoms and promote active lifestyle. 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.

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. 

UPCOMING
■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m. March 29, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Hosted by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Music by the City Limits Band. Line dance lessons, 6 p.m. $5 per person. No alcoholic beverages or smoking. 627-4711. 

■ Rockingham County Senior Games and Silver Arts. For ages 55 and older. Register by April 2 at Garden of Eden Senior Center, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, Reidsville Senior Center or Center for Active Retirement. 627-4711.

■ 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 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
■ Future Self, Section #15208, 6 p.m. March 23,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Identify person you are intended to be without burdens of responsibility associated with current roles, past discriminations, expectations of others and more. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.  

THURSDAY
■ Are you Recession-Proof?, Section No. 15198, 6 p.m. March 25,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Tips on how to survive in uncertain times and how to plan for tomorrow. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316. 

Etc.
MONDAY
■ Eden Parks & Recreation Department Baseball and Fast-pitch Softball Practice, Freedom Park, Edgewood Street, Eden. Dixie Youth Major League, 4:30 p.m. March 22; Dixie Youth Minor League, 4:30 p.m. March 29; coach-pitch, 4 p.m. April 5; Peanut League, 4 p.m. April 12; and girls fast-pitch softball, 5 p.m. April 12. Information: 623-7789, Ext. 3026. 

TUESDAY
■ Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Membership Dinner, 6 p.m. March 23, Deep Springs Country Club, 150 Country Club Drive, Stoneville. Keynote speaker: Rodney Shotwell, superintendent of Rockingham County Schools. Reservations due March 19. $30. Send e-mail to info@mywrcc.com or call 548-6248.

■ Reidsville Men’s Softball Organizational Meeting, 7 p.m. March 23, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St., Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Parks & Recreation. C. P. Revis, 616-1127 or 552-8094.  

WEDNESDAY
■ Landscaping: Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Groundcovers, 9 a.m.-noon March 24, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service. Speaker: Michael Hylton, Stokes County extension director and horticulture agent. $10. Registration required. 342-8230.  

THURSDAY
■ Fruit Disease Class: Grapes and Apples, 4:30 p.m. March 25, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service. Learn to identify and manage apple and grape disease. Speaker:  Turner Sutton of N.C. State. $10 includes light meal. Registration and payment due March 23. 342-8230.  

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
■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. April 1, Reidsville Florist, 119 S. Scales St., Reidsville. 349-8481. 

■ Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m. April 2, Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/children’s play area, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. For people who have adopted, considered adoption or are foster parents. Spend time with families that have adopted and others with similar experiences. Meets first Friday of the month. Children welcome. 623-6064. 

ONGOING
■ Youth Baseball Registration, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris St., Eden. Register for Rookie League  Baseball. 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, Pony League and girls softball. Age determination date: May 1. $15 city residents, $30 nonresidents. Registration deadlines: March 31, coach-pitch; April 9, Pony; and April 16, girls softball and T-ball. 349-1092.  

■ Morehead High School Best Auditorium 50th Anniversary Seat Replacement Project. $150 per seat; tax deductible. May donate gifts in honor and memory of someone. 623-2932.