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Fun stuff
TODAY
■ Old Time Folk Music, 1:30 p.m. Hanging Rock State Park, Hanging Rock Road (State Road 2015), Danbury. Snow Creek Olde Tyme Band in concert at the lake bathhouse. Bring your chairs and enjoy an afternoon of music. 593-8480.  

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.  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 and house items. Donations welcomed. Pickup available for large items. 627-0160.

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.

■ Bringing the Beach Downtown, 5-8 p.m., Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Washington Street, Eden. Presented by Olde Leaksville Merchants Association. Enjoy a summer evening downtown with special sales and bargains, shag to your favorite beach music, and refreshments. Register to win $100 gift certificate. 623-7789, Ext. 3021.

SATURDAY
■ Fun in the Sun Car Show, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., McMichael High School, 6845 N.C. 135 Mayodan. Presented by Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad. Registration starts 8 a.m. Awards presented 2:30 p.m. First 100 entries receive dash plaque and goodie bag. Dash plaque features North Carolina’s only legal moonshine still and is autographed by NASCAR legend Junior Johnson. All entries receive VIP parking pass for cruise-in at ShineFest in downtown Madison. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, food, fun, inflatables and music by Hubert Lawson and the Bluegrass Country Boys. Register day of show $20. Admission $2, 12 years old and younger are free. Chairs, canopies and coolers welcome. 427-8543 or e-mail rusty8005@hotmail.com.   

■ Clothes & More Giveaway, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., The King’s Dominion Community Church, 200 County Home Road, Reidsville. Free clothes, household items, school supplies, furniture and more. First come, first served. No personal information required. Information: 336-552-3251 or visit www.thekingsdominioncommunitychurch.org.

■ 2010 Tour of Reidsville Criterium Bicycle Race, noon-8 p.m.  Downtown Reidsville. Amateur and professional bicycle racers compete on streets of downtown Reidsville. Register online at www.sportsbaseonline.com. Information: www.reidsvillebicycles.com.  

■ Community Meal, noon, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Menu is pot luck. Everyone is welcome. Free. 548-9508.

■ Fourteenth Annual Summer Festival, 1-6 p.m., Tomahawk Mill Winery, 9221 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham, Va. Six wineries will be pouring wine. Entertainment by Key Largo and Island Breeze. Food and craft vendors, grape stomping, hayrides, tours and more. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. Large tent to protect everyone from rain or sun. $12 advance or $15 at the gate. $7 for designated drivers or anyone younger than 21. Children younger than 6 free. (434) 432-1063 or www.tomahawkmill.com.

■ Concert in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Kiwanis Amphitheatre, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Featuring the Rockingham County Community Band. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy music in the park. Free. 627-4711.

UPCOMING
■ Music in the Afternoon, 2 p.m. Aug. 1, Hanging Rock State Park, Hanging Rock Road (State Road 2015), Danbury. Musician Dallas Carroll in concert. Bring your chair and meet at the lake bathhouse. 593-8480.  

■ Chamber Night with Greensboro Grasshoppers, Aug. 6. Presented by Eden Chamber of Commerce. Picnic 6 p.m. Game starts 7 p.m. Fireworks display follows game. $22.50 adults and children 13 and older, $20.50 for ages 5-12, free for children ages 4 and younger for meal, however does not include a seat. Payment deadline Aug. 2. Reservations: 623-3336. 

■ Madison Downtown Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6, Murphy and Market streets, Madison. Bring your show, antique or classic car and spend the evening downtown. First Friday monthly. 

■ Madison “Farm-Fresh” Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 7, Downtown Madison Public Parking Lot, 110 E. Murphy St., Madison. Presented by Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. First Saturday monthly. To sell your goods, call 548-6248 or send e-mail to info@mywrcc.com. 

■ Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, Aug. 7. Scenic 4 mile float on the Dan River in Stokes County from Hemlock Golf Course Access to the U.S. 311 Bridge. Meet 10 a.m. at Hemlock Golf Course Access, Powerhouse Road, Walnut Cove, to unload gear and set the shuttle. Dress in layers and bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch, and water. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Will Truslow, 336-547-1903 or willtruslow@hotmail.com. www.danriver.org.    

■ Madison-Mayodan Class of 1965 45th Reunion, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Dan River Coffee House, 108 W. Murphy St., Madison. $25. Please respond by calling Pat at 548-6503 or Linda at 573-9752.

■ Mayodan Homecoming Festival, Sept. 11. Mayodan Preservation League accepting applications for vendors for 24th annual festival, set for 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in downtown Mayodan. Event will feature food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s activities, bingo and more. $20 per space; $40 with electricity. Deadline for vendor applications: Aug. 31. Applications: 548-6776. Information: 548-2241.

■ Pork Jam BBQ Festival, Oct. 9, Pelham Volunteer Fire Department, Old U.S. 29, Pelham. Currently accepting vendor applications for arts, crafts and food vendors. Volunteers also needed the day of the event. Anyone interested in booth should send an e-mail to porkjam@bellsouth.net or call
362-9609.  

Health
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.

THURSDAY
■ Blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Woodbine Baptist Church, 7546 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Photo ID required. Donors will be entered in drawing for $1,000 gift card or cruise for two. Appointments: 427-2600. Information: 349-3434.

UPCOMING
■ HOPE (Helping Other Parents Endure) Support Group, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. For bereaved parents. Group meets the first Monday night monthly. 349-3026.  

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 &17, 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.

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Aug. 4, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Female cancer patients invited to makeover by volunteer cosmetologists. Patient receives kit worth $200. Registration: 951-4584. 

■ Lamaze, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 7, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Course assists parents in preparing for childbirth experience. Includes tour of Birthing Center. Registration, 627-6323.

Meetings
TODAY
■ Rockingham County Historical Society Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Rockingham County Courthouse, large courtroom, 1086 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Society member Lindley Butler and others will speak about the proposed Rockingham County Historical Society Museum and Archives. Regular meeting will follow presentation. 349-6910. 

SATURDAY
■ Friends of the Chinqua Penn Trail Meeting, 2 p.m., N.C. State University Research Center Office, 1944 Wentworth St., Reidsville. All are welcome. 548-6951 or
548-6553.

UPCOMING
■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-2241. 

■ Eden Fire Department Auxiliary Meeting, 6 p.m. Aug. 3, Fire Station 4, 135 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Membership open to wives, family members and interested community members to help support firefighters during controlled burns/training and structure fires by providing hydration and snacks as needed. Group meets first Tuesday monthly. Loin Dunn 635-5491 or edenfiredepartmentauxiliary@yahoo.com.

■ Stoneville Town Council, 7 p.m. Aug. 3, Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St., Stoneville. 573-9393.

■ Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8 a.m. Aug. 7, Golden Corral Restaurant, 1556 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. www.rockgop.com. 

Seniors
MONDAY
■ Senior Fitness Classes, 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St., Reidsville. Free. Cindy Baynes, 349-1088.

■ 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.

■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m. July 26, 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.

TUESDAY
■ 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.

UPCOMING
■ “The Wizard of Oz,” Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, Ferrum College, Va., Aug. 3. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. $49 covers matinee, meal and motorcoach transportation. Leave at 10 a.m.; expected return at 5 p.m. Payment due July 15. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Trip to Wildwood, N.J., Sept. 12-16. Presented by Reidsville Senior Center. $419 doubler occupancy. To reserve a space, call Cindy Baynes, 349-1088.

Etc.
MONDAY
■ Summer Swim Classes, Monday-Thursday, July 26-Aug. 5 or Aug. 9-19, Rockingham County High School, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. Swimmers ages 3+,  9, 10 or 11 a.m. $60. Infant swim classes ages 6 months to 2.5 years 4:45 p.m. $45. Registration: Fred Cox, 634-3220.  

■ NCDA Pesticide Exams, 4 p.m., Rockingham Community College, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Register and tell us which test you will be taking. For example: Private farming, Ornamental and Turf, Right of Way, etc. Free. Call Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230.

■ Upward Soccer, 6 p.m. July 26, 27, 29, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Presented by Osborne Baptist Church. For boys and girls between 4 years old and 6th grade. Players will be evaluated by skill level and divided into teams based upon evaluations, grades and gender. Practice begins the week of Aug. 9. Games begin Aug. 28. Cost: $45, includes jersey. Limited partial scholarships available during preseason. Information: www.upward.org; Kevin Bedard,  623-6064 or kbedard@osbornebaptist.com. 

WEDNESDAY
■ Genealogy Research, 9 a.m-noon, 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, 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. 

THURSDAY
■ Summer Piano Program, Thursdays through Aug. 5, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. 20-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.

UPCOMING
■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Aug. 5, Rockingham County Partnership for Children, 7572 N.C. 87, Reidsville. 349-8481.  

■ Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/children’s play area, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. For people who have adopted, considered adoption or are foster parents. Meets first Friday monthly. Children welcome. 623-6064.

ONGOING
■ Youth Football, Cheerleading and Volleyball Registration, Bridge Street Recreation Center, Mill Avenue Recreation Center or Eden City Hall, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Football open to ages 4-7 (flag tag); 8-9 (tackle); and 10-12 (tackle). Cheerleading for ages 4-12 and volleyball for girls ages 9-15. Age cut-off date is Sept. 1. Tackle football for ages 8-9 has a 90 pound weight limit on running backs and receivers and 125 pound weight limit for ages 10-12.  No overall weight limit. New players must turn in copy of birth certificate. Information: 623-7789, ext. 3026.    

■ Youth Football and Cheerleading Registration, Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department, 200 N. Franklin St. Reidsville. Football open to ages 4-6 (flag tag); 7-9 (contact); and 10-12 (contact). Cheerleading ages 7-13. Age cut-off date is Sept. 1. Contact football ages 7-9 has a 90 pound weight limit on skill position players and 125 pound weight limit for ages 10-12.  No overall weight limit. Flag football registration: $10 city residents $20 non-city residents. Contact football: $15 city residents and $30 non-city residents. Cheerleading registration: $25 uniform deposit and $10 for city residents and $20 non-city residents. Registration deadline Sept. 3. No middle school players allowed to participate. Birth certificate copy required. Registration http://activenet.active.com/reidsvillerec. or come by recreation center. Information: cheerleading,  Ginnie Williams, 349-1090; football, Nick Aceves, 634-0574 or 349-1092.    

■ Farris Memorial Park Fall Soccer Registration, through Aug. 6, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Coed groups for ages 3-13. Age cut-off date: Sept. 15. $40 includes game jersey and socks. Michael Wilkins, 548-2789 or mw@mmrecdepartment.org. 

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

■ Shape Up for Summer, fitness and health center, Grace Chapel, 3090 U.S. 220 Business, Stoneville. Fitness with personal trainer. Free. 312-6318.

■ Student Co-op Program, Flurry’s Hope (a blind horse sanctuary), 570 Lowe Road, Madison. Applications accepted for summer co-op program to work with horses on nonprofit ranch. wwwflurryshope.com or e-mail emiliestorch@gmail.com.