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Fun stuff
TODAY
■ Carolina ‘ShineFest, noon-7 p.m. Aug. 1, downtown Madison. Celebration of the legacy of moonshine in the Carolinas and its impact on the cultural fabric. Tours of a working distillery, a display of bootlegging cars as well as cars from the Winston Cup Museum, foot-tapping music, barbecue, arts and crafts, appearance by former moonshiner and NASCAR legend Junior Johnson, as well as Bill Blair and Gary Lewallen, and a kids entertainment zone. Rain or shine. Free. Proceeds benefit nonprofit Southern Culture Society. www.carolinashinefest.com.

■ 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 lake bathhouse. 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. 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.

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. 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. 623-7789, Ext. 3021, or cadams@edennc.us. www.ExploreEdenNC.com.

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

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

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

■ Dan River Boat Race, 11 a.m., Lindsey Bridge Boat Access, Madison. Presented by Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. Race is 2.5 miles down Dan River and ends at 704 Bridge Access in Madison. Parking and shuttle available. Entertainment and awards. Compete in age group or division categories. Registration and check-in: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Race 11 a.m. Pre-registration: $20 includes T-shirt and lunch. $25 day of race. Boat rentals available on-site. Life jacket required. 548-2789 or online at www.danriverboatrace.org.

UPCOMING
■ Movie Night at Market Square, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. Second Tuesday monthly through September. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. Visit www.ci.reidsville.nc.us, e-mail jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or call 349-1099.

■ Golf “Fore” Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, noon Aug. 11, Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 Country Club Drive, Reidsville. Sponsored by Reidsville Nissan. Special appearance by Mike Goodes, PGA Champions tour professional. Sponsorships available. Volunteers welcome. Prizes. Individuals $75 includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner. Register online at www.reidsvillechamber.org or e-mail info@reidsvillechamber.org or call 349-8481.

■ Reidsville Downtown Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 13, Settle, Scales, and Market streets, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corporation and EZ Street Cruisers Car Club. Live music, antique and classic cars and motorcycles. Motorcycle HOG clubs and avid motorcycle riders invited. Downtown merchants, restaurants and cafes open. Bring your lawn chairs. 347-2307. 

■ Fun in the Sun Festival, noon-8 p.m. Aug. 14, Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, Reidsville. Fun for the whole family. Live music with The Castaways, Veronica’s Secret Band, and The Entertainers. Barbecue and ribs cook-off, bounce houses, car show and more. Entry fee for cook-off $50 before Aug. 2 or $60 after Aug. 2. Limit of 10 contestants. Prize money and trophies awarded. Free car show entries. Gate fee: $1 per car for city residents or $2 for non-residents. 349-4738.

■ Solar View, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Hanging Rock State Park, Hanging Rock Road (State Road 2015), Danbury. See the sun as you have never seen it before, up close and personal. The Piedmont Amateur Astronomers will have telescope set up outside, and booth and video inside the visitor center. 593-8480. 

■ The Eden Cruise, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 14, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Washington Street, Eden. Hosted by Three Rivers Chapter of AACA. All makes and models of cars and motorcycles welcome. Event held second Saturday monthly through October. Door prizes. Free admission. Information: Tim Lancaster, 613-5715. 

■ 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.

■ Chamber Night with Greensboro Grasshoppers, Aug. 21. 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 under for meal, however does not include a seat. Payment deadline Aug. 16. Reservations: 623-3336.

■ Mayodan Homecoming Festival, Sept. 11. Mayodan Preservation League accepting vendor applications for 24th annual festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in downtown Mayodan. Event features 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 US 29, Pelham. Currently accepting vendor applications for arts, crafts and food vendors. Volunteers needed day of event. Email porkjam@bellsouth.net or call 362-9609. 

Health
MONDAY
■ HOPE (Helping Other Parents Endure) Support Group, 7 p.m., Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. For bereaved parents. 349-3026. 

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.

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 and 17, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities meet friends, play games, make crafts, and enjoy snacks. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY
■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m., 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.

SATURDAY
■ Lamaze, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 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.

UPCOMING
■ Rockingham County Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Aug. 9, Penn Nursing Center, South Day Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For family, friends and caregivers. 951-4674 or 951-6034.   

■ Community of Hope, 2 p.m. Aug. 10, 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.   

■ Blood drive, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

■ Brother/Sister Preparation Class, 6 p.m. Aug. 12, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Prepare children for arrival of new baby. Includes information on safe play and tour of Birthing Center. Registration: 627-6323. 

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Physical therapists, nurses and care management professionals provide information and demonstrations to patients considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.

Meetings
MONDAY
■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m., Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-2241.

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

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

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

UPCOMING
■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Rockingham Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth. 342-9879 or 269-4203.    

■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 427-0241. 

■ Reidsville City Council, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. 349-1034.  

■ Rockingham Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m. Aug. 10, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Johnsie Hayes, 342-0460, Ext. 3.

■ Wentworth Ruritan Club, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Agriculture Extension Center, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Enhance quality of life through community service. 613-0474 or 432-0668.

■ Two Rivers Quilt Guild, 1 p.m. Aug. 12, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 5-08 Orchard Drive, Eden. Opportunity for quilters to share their talents. Sponsored by Garden of Eden Senior Center. 627-4711.

■ Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St. 427-0221. 

■ Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. Aug. 15, Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Group improves lives of companion animals. 791-4606 or www.apsrc.org.

Seniors
MONDAY
■ Senior Fitness Classes, 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. 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 55 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

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.

THURSDAY
■ Seniors’ Day Out, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Eden. Enjoy shopping on beautiful streets of Historic Leaksville. Meet welcome committee at 663 Washington St. for maps and store specials. Eden Historical Museum open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chair massages at House of Health. Blood pressure checks at Pace Stone. Karastan tours at 2 p.m. To reserve your ticket for tour call 623-3336. Information: Ty, 623-2158.

UPCOMING
■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. Aug. 11, The Sirloin House, 207 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. 623-8554. 

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

Etc.
WEDNESDAY
■ Adult Kickball Organizational Meeting, 6 p.m., Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. All parties interested in entering a team into this year’s league need to have a representative attend this meeting. The league will have a limit of 12 teams. Thad Shermer, 548-2789 or 548-9572.

■ Genealogy Research, Wednesdays, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, Eden. Facility has access to thousands of records. 623-7154.

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

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

UPCOMING
■ Summer Swim Classes, Monday-Thursday, Aug. 9-19, Rockingham County High School, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. Swimmers ages 3 and older at 9, 10 or 11 a.m. $60. Infants age 6 months to 2.5 years 4:45 p.m. $45. Call Fred Cox, 634-3220. 

■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Aug. 10, Oak Hills Event Center, 436 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Sponsored by the News & Record. 623-3336. 

■ Vaccination and Heartworm Check Clinic, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 14, Town & Country Pet Care, 7741 N.C. 14, Eden. Proceeds benefit Rockingham County Canine Club and Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network. Services and shots range from $5 to $20. 349-4918.

ONGOING
■ School Supplies and Backpacks. Eden Drug, 103 W. Stadium Drive, is offering free backpacks for children attending Eden elementary schools while supplies last. Backpacks may be picked up beginning Aug. 10. Backpacks will have basic school supplies. Eden Chamber of Commerce, 678 S. Van Buren Road, is collecting school supplies through Aug. 13 to help fill back-packs. Items needed include: wide rule one subject notebooks, wide rule notebook paper, crayons, safety scissors, rulers, glue sticks, hand sanitizer and tissues. Financial contributions accepted. Information: Pete Crouch 627-4854 or Jean Ann Wood, 623-3336.

■ Football Registration, Boys and Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris Street, Eden. Now registering for fall season. Age groups: Flag Tag 4-6 yrs. old; Pee Wee 7-9 yrs. old; and Midgets 10-12 yrs old. Come by or call 627-7960.

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

■ 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 Flag Football, Volleyball, and Cheerleader Registration, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Flag football ages 5-6, cheerleaders ages 7-12, volleyball ages 9-15. Age cut off date Sept. 15. Fees: $15 residents, $20 non-residents. User fee $35 individual or $50 family. Volleyball and flag football must purchase jersey for $12. Cheerleaders pom poms $12; uniform cost to be determined. Thad Shermer, 548-2789 or 548-9572.

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

■ Morehead High School Best Auditorium 50th Anniversary Seat Replacement Project. $150 per seat. Donations 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.