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Fun stuff
TODAY
■ N.C. Honey Bees and Beekeeping, 1-4 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Hanging Rock Road (State Road 2015), Danbury. Master beekeeper Steve Underwood and the Wilkes Beekeepers Association will have a display with a live observation hive at visitor center. 593-8480.  

■ Shaggin’ in the Vines, 2-6 p.m., Autumn Creek Vineyards, 364 Means Creek Road, Mayodan. Music by the Part-Time Party-Time Band and local favorites The Impacts. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Rockingham County. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. Demonstrations by Steppin’ Out Shaggin’ Shag Club of Rockingham County, amateur shag contest and 50/50 raffle. Bring lawn chairs. Food available for purchase. Picnic baskets welcome; no outside beverages. $25.  Tickets available at Autumn Creek Vineyards, Dan River Coffee House, Hospice of Rockingham County, The Front Porch and Carolina Apothecary. Visit www.hospiceof
rockinghamcounty.com or www.autumncreekvineyards.com. 427-9022 or 548-9463.  

■ Fine Arts Festival Exhibit Opening, 2 p.m.; exhibit open through 5:30 p.m. July 18. Rockingham Community College Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County. Sixteen categories of art will be judged, including music, poetry and prose, fiber, acrylic, oil, photography, pottery and sculpture. Free. 616-0066 or 344-3359.

TUESDAY
■ Farmers’ Market, 6 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through October, Market Square, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. 349-1099, jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

■ Downtown Jamboree, 7 p.m, 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. Also, second and fourth Saturdays. Debbie Wilson, 706-2144.

WEDNESDAY
■ Rockingham County Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through October, Chinqua Penn stables, 1844 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Seasonal produce, herbs, plants, specialty foods, fine art and farm crafts. Debit and credit cards and food stamps welcomed. www.co.rockingham.nc.us/farmark.htm.

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

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

■ Evening Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Market Square, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville.  With jazz and blues by Veronica’s Secret Band. Held third Thursday monthly. 349-1099, jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

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. Bag sale through August; select books to fill your bag for $1. Members get half off in July. Membership in Western Rockingham County Public Libraries available and entitles you to half-off sale three times a year. 427-4229.

■ Eden Downtown Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Fridays through October, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Henry Street municipal parking lot, Eden. Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, soaps and more. Live music and cooking demonstrations. 623-7789, Ext. 3021, or cadams@edennc.us. www.ExploreEdenNC.com.

SATURDAY
■ Matt Dylan, Midnight Steel and The Swell, 6-10 p.m., Market Square, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. Country music and classic rock. Funded in part by Rockingham County Arts Council. Free. 349-1099, jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

■ Nature Program, 7 p.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Hanging Rock Road (State Road 2015), Danbury. Join Christy Ferguson for a nature program for all ages. Meet at campground amphitheater. Noncampers must park in area parking lots and walk to amphitheater. Gates close at 9 p.m. 593-8480.  

UPCOMING
■ Wildlife Rehab, 1-4 p.m. July 18, Hanging Rock State Park, Hanging Rock Road (State Road 2015), Danbury. Wildlife Rehab Inc. of Forsyth County will discuss caring for injured and orphaned wildlife. Meet at lake bathhouse. 593-8480.  

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.      

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Vera Holland Center, 302 E. Main St., Stoneville. Photo ID required. Donors through July 12 receive Red Cross T-shirt and will be entered in drawing for $1,000 gift card or cruise for two. Appointments: 349-3434.

■ Blood drive, 3-7:30 p.m. July 12, Lowes United Methodist Church, 3191 N.C. 87, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Donors through July 12 receive Red Cross T-shirt and will be entered in drawing for $1,000 gift card or cruise for two. Appointments: 342-1226. Information: 349-3434.

Tuesday
■ Diabetes Classes, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Thursdays, Annie Penn Hospital, Dining Room C, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Walk-ins welcome. Free. 951-4673.

■ Community of Hope, 2 p.m. July 13, Smith-McMichael Cancer Center conference room, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Designed to help patients and families cope with cancer. Marcia McQueen, 623-9711, Ext. 2482.     

THURSDAY
■ Breast-feeding Class, 6:30 p.m. July 15, Morehead Memorial Hospital, birthing center classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Answer questions about breast-feeding. Registration: 627-6323.    

FRIDAY
■ Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 16, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Donors will be entered in drawing for $1,000 gift card or cruise for two. Appointments: 349-3434.

Meetings
TODAY
■ Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties Quarterly Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Danbury Public Library, 1104 Main St., Danbury, Va. Guest speaker: Charles Rodenbough, author, historian of Rockingham County Historical Society Museum and Archives, and a member of Guilford, Rockingham and Stokes genealogical societies. Members available to answer questions about researching your family tree. Public invited. Refreshments. Free. vickiwebster66@earthlink.net.    

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

■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. July 12, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 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., Extension Center, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. 613-0474 or 432-0668. 

THURSDAY
■ Bill Randall Town Hall Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Rockingham County High School, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. Hosted by Bill Randall, Republican candidate for U.S. House. 349-9524.

Seniors
MONDAY
■ Senior Aerobics, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 110, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Free for 55 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

TUESDAY
■ Windows 7, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through July 20, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 203. Free for 65 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Staying Strong Exercise program, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Combination of Revive, Chair Aerobics and Fit & Strong programs specifically designed for seniors. $3 per class. 548-2789.

WEDNESDAY
■ Healthy Living, 10 a.m. July 14, RCC, Owens Building, Room 102, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Center for Active Retirement. Learn about diabetes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, heart disease and other chronic conditions. Free. Information: Ruth Mitchell, 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

THURSDAY
■ Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007, 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays through July 22, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 203, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Free for seniors 65 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

Etc.
MONDAY
■ Musical Theatre Camp Broadway Blast, July 12-16, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Sponsored by Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department and DeHart Dance Theatre. Camp teaches acting, singing and dance. Students will perform and learn auditioning skills while building self-esteem, confidence and teamwork. Two classes: ages 7-10 , 9 a.m.-noon, $85; ages 11-18, 1-5 p.m., $105. Registration: 548-2789.

TUESDAY
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Ameristaff Employment & Staffing, 302-D N. Pierce St., Eden. 623-3336.  

■ Adult Literacy Tutor Training Classes, 1:30-4:30 p.m. July 13, 15, 20 and 22, Rockingham County Literacy Project, 705-A Washington St., Eden. Prospective tutors should plan to attend all classes. Free. Registration: 627-0007 or e-mail jkinyon@rcliteracyproject.org.  

WEDNESDAY
■ Baby-sitting Workshop, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Held in conjunction with Reidsville Fire Department. For ages 11-13. Registration limited to 25 participants. First aid, fire safety, CPR, child development and infant care. Lunch and snacks provided. Free. Registration: 832-8000.

THURSDAY
■ Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Flynn Furniture, 130 W. Murphy St., Madison. 548-6248.     

■ Grandparents Raising Grand­children Lunch and Learn, 10 a.m.-noon July 15, Caregivers of Rockingham County, 219 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Discussion, information and networking with other grandparents. Lunch provided. Free. 361-0971.    

■ Summer Piano Program, Thurs­­days through Aug. 5, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Twenty-minute lessons available between 2 and 7:45 p.m. $50 for five-week session. Registration: 548-2789.

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

FRIDAY
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Friday at Five, 5 p.m., Eden Chamber of Commerce, 678 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. See the newly redecorated lobby. 623-3336.