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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 accepted. 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. Entertainment. 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. Membership in Western Rockingham County Public Libraries available; membership 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.

SATURDAY
■ Motorcycle Benefit Ride, 9 a.m., Elliott Duncan Park, Main Street, Mayodan. Ride ends at Farris Park. $20 per bike includes hot dog lunch. Lunch available to others for donation. Proceeds benefit Reality. 613-6996.

■ Back to School Prayer Walk, 9:30 a.m., Rockingham County Public Schools. Walk at the school of your choice and pray for upcoming school year. Trained leaders on sight. Bill Duke, 342-4227.

■ School Supply Giveaway, 10 a.m.-noon, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church, Leaksville United Methodist Church and Spray United Methodist Church. Children of the community in kindergarten through eighth grade can pick up free supplies. 616-7754.

■ Market Square One-Year Anniversary, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Settle Street, downtown Reidsville. Music by Peace and Love and the Phase Band bringing you a variety of music including Motown, Big Band, Beach music, and more. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. www.ci.reidsville.nc.us or 349-1099.

■ Chamber Night With the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Presented by Eden Chamber of Commerce. Picnic at 6 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. Fireworks after game. $22.50 adults and children 13 and older, $20.50 ages 5-12. Picnic is free for 4 and younger but does not include a seat. Payment deadline: Aug. 16. Reservations: 623-3336.

UPCOMING
■ Old Time Folk Music, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Hanging Rock State Park, Hanging Rock Road (State Road 2015), Danbury. Snow Creek Olde Tyme Band will perform at the lake bathhouse. Bring chairs. 593-8480.

■ Shrimp Fest, 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 27, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 315 Lindsey St., Parish Hall, Reidsville. All-you-can-eat shrimp, barbecue chicken, pasta salad, slaw, iced tea and coffee. $13 adults or $40 per family with two or more children. 349-3511.

■ Rally for a Cure Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. Aug. 28, Plantation Golf Course, 190 Club House Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Plantation Ladies Golf Association. Captain’s choice; two men, two women per team. Bring your own team or teams will be drawn. Prizes. Wear pink shirts. $42 per person includes donation, golf fee and lunch. Registration: 342-6191.

■ 14th Anniversary Celebration of Black Family Day, 11 a.m. Aug. 28, downtown, Reidsville. Theme: “Forever Young.” Bringing all people together in unity, peace and love to inspire and strengthen family ties and recognize the contributions of black families to this nation. Workshops, music, spoken word artists, spiritual and civic leaders, and vendors with arts, crafts and more. Ethnic and traditional food available. Family Fun Village features games, bounce houses, face painting. Workshops begin at noon. Free. Vendors, sponsors, performers and volunteers, call 342-0217 or info@blackfamilyday.org.

■ 25th Anniversary Reunion, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 28, Camp Carefree, 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale. Music, food and fond camp memories shared. If Camp Carefree has touched your heart in any way, come celebrate. 427-0962.

■ Concert in the Park, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Kiwanis Amphitheatre, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Featuring The Bullet Band. Bring lawn chairs or blanket. Free. 627-4711.

■ NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition, 10 a.m. Aug. 28, Jake Atkinson Field, Mayodan Ball Park, 509 W. Main St. Presented by Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. Boys and girls ages 8-15 can exhibit football skills. Entry forms available at recreation department. Top finishers advance to sectional competition in October. Free. Thad Shermer, 548-9572 or 548-2789. 

■ 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 U.S. 29, Pelham. Accepting applications for arts, crafts and food vendors. Volunteers needed at event. E-mail porkjam@bellsouth.net or call 362-9609.

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 with basic supplies now available. Information: Pete Crouch 627-4854.

Health
MONDAY
■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Aug. 16, Smith-McMichael Cancer Center, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn to conceal physical side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Registration required. 623-9713.

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.

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-6616, Ext. 203. Information: 349-3434.

■ Parkinson’s Disease, 2 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, main conference room, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Information for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s. 627-6199.

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

WEDNESDAY
■ Blood drive, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-7783, Ext. 106. Information: 349-3434.

■ Living Wills, 1 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, main conference room, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn about new N.C. legislation related to advance directives, and prepare your living will and health care power of attorney documents. Notary and witnesses present to finalize execution of documents. Free. Registration required. Marcia McQueen, director of Chaplaincy Services, 623-9711, Ext. 2482.

SATURDAY
■ Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Type O needed. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

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

MONDAY
■ Citizens Organization for Factual Informative Representation Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church Athletic Building, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Learn more about governing bodies and representatives. Meetings held third Monday monthly. Norma Jean McKinney, 627-8881.

■ Rockingham County Democratic Party, 7 p.m., RCC, Owens Human Services Building No. 16, N.C. 65, Wentworth. 548-9358.

TUESDAY
■ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, 10 a.m.-noon, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Participants share experiences with other caregivers. Lunch provided. Free. Registration: 548-2789, 361-0971 or 361-0712.

■ Rockingham County Amateur Radio Club, 7 p.m., American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. For current operators and anyone interested in becoming an amateur ham radio operator. Trey Belton, W4SH, 573-3317, or Pat Patterson, N4SLP, 548-2027.

■ Eden City Council, 7:30 p.m., Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive. 623-2110.

WEDNESDAY
■ National Active and Retired Federal Employees Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Mayflower Restaurant, 1641 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Rocking­ham County Chapter No. 1161. Tom Lovell, 623-1081.

THURSDAY
■ Groovin’ and Cruisin’ Brunch, 9:30 a.m., The Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by Christian Women’s Club of Eden. Special feature: Billy Cush of Cush’s Cruise & Travel. Music by Carmey Price. Speaker Linda McDaniel of Ellenboro talks about “Living at the Day Spa — Is That Realistic?” Free child care with reservations. Reservation deadline: Aug. 16. $10. Shelby Baker, 939-2230, or Mary Robertson, 342-1524.

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

UPCOMING
■ Rockingham County Football Association Organizational Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 23-Sept. 21, Reidsville Public Library, lower level, 204 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. Ages 18 and older interested in officiating full-contact recreational football should attend. Coaches welcome. Chuck Spragling, 548-5299; Donnie Hopper, 317-9786; Mel Brown, 694-5520; or Glenn McNeill, 342-6591.

■ Friends of the Chinqua Penn Trail Meeting, 2 p.m. Aug. 28, N.C. State Horticulture Science Department, 1944 Wentworth St., Reidsville. All are welcome. Mike Vaughan, 342-0438.

Seniors
MONDAY
■ Exercise Classes, 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Carla Huffman, 627-4711.

■ Bingo Bash, 9 a.m. Aug. 16, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Carla Huffman, 627-4711.

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

■ 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
■ 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 designed for seniors. $3 per class. 548-2789.

UPCOMING
■ Trip to Wildwood, N.J., Sept. 12-16. Presented by Reidsville Senior Center. $419 double occupancy. Reservations: Cindy Baynes, 349-1088.

Etc.
TODAY
■ Fundraiser, 7 a.m., Chinqua Penn Trail, Wentworth Street, Reidsville. Friends of the Chinqua Penn Trail will collect donations to repair the drain pipe on Lake Betsy pond. Mike Vaughan, 342-0438.

TUESDAY
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce After Hours, 5-7 p.m., 912 Bethlehem, 912 Bethlehem Church Road, Eden. 623-3336.

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

THURSDAY
■ Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., North Pointe of Mayodan, 6970 N.C. 135, Mayodan. 548-6248.

■ 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
■ Pyrtle Family Reunion, noon Aug. 22, 331 Crowder Road, Madison. Friends and family of the late John and Ella Frye Pyrtle encouraged to attend. Bring a covered dish. 427-3307 or 613-8108.

■ YMCA Achievers Program Recruitment, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Reidsville Family YMCA, 504 S. Main St., Reidsville. Black and Latino Achievers Program is recruiting students in grades 8-12 for the 2010-2011 program year. Registration: $45. Also recruiting adults and college students to mentor students. Training begins in September. Portia Parris, 342-3307.

■ Reidsville Senior High School Class of 1970 40th Reunion, Oct. 15-17. Registration: Charlie Nichols, (803) 463-5185; Denise White, drdwhite317@aol.com; or Peyton Balsley, 349-4381, Ext. 12.

ONGOING
■ Morehead High School Best Auditorium 50th Anniversary Seat Replacement Project. $150 per seat; tax-deductible. Donations can be made in honor or memory of someone. 623-2932.

■ Adult Church Coed Softball League Registration, Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Games on Mondays. Any interested church should contact the parks and recreation office at 623-7789, Ext. 3026, or tvernon@edennc.us.

■ Wooden Bat League. Eden Parks & Recreation Department is gauging interest in a wooden bat league. If interested, contact the parks and recreation office at 623-7789, Ext. 3026, or tvernon@edennc.us.

■ Football Registration, Boys and Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris St., Eden. Registering for fall season. Age groups: Flag Tag, ages 4-6; Pee Wee, ages 7-9; and Midgets, ages 10-12. 627-7960.

■ 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: ages 4-7 (flag tag); 8-9 (tackle); and 10-12 (tackle). Pee Wee and Midgets practice begins Aug. 17, Bridge Street Recreation Center. Flag Tag begins Aug. 30 at the center where you signed up. Cheerleading for ages 4-12 and volleyball for girls ages 9-15. Age cut-off date: 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), cheerleading (ages 7-12) and volleyball (ages 9-15). Age cut-off date: Sept. 15. Fees: $15 residents, $20 nonresidents. User fee: $35 individual, $50 family. Volleyball and flag football participants must buy jersey for $12. Cheerleaders: pompoms, $12; uniform cost to be determined. Thad Shermer, 548-2789 or 548-9572.

■ Youth Football and Cheer­-leading 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 for ages 7-9 has 90 pound weight limit on skill positions and 125 pound weight limit for ages 10-12. No overall weight limit. Flag football: $10 city residents, $20 nonresidents. Contact football: $15 city residents, $30 nonresidents. Cheerleading: $25 uniform deposit plus $10 city residents, $20 nonresidents. Registration deadline: Sept. 3. No middle school players. Copy of birth certificate 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.