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Calendar - Rockingham County

Sunday, August 29, 2010
(Updated 2:00 am)

Fun stuff
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 Jail and Law Enforcement Center Open House and Tour, 3-6 p.m. Sept. 1, 170 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Tour the new facility, including the detention wing and administration and law enforcement areas. 

■ 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. 

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; 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. Extended stores hours for shopping and dining. Music and dancing. First Friday monthly.  

■ McMichael High at Reidsville High, high school football, 7:30 p.m. , 1901 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. $6. 427-5165 or 349-6361.   

■ Morehead High at Magna Vista High, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, 701 Magna Vista School Road, Ridgeway, Va. $6. 627-7731 or (276) 956-3147.  

■ Rockingham High at South Stokes High, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, 1100 South Stokes High Drive, Walnut Cove. $6. 634-3220 or 994-2995. 

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 goods: 548-6248 or e-mail info@mywrcc.com.  

■ Summer Blast Car Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. , Family Dollar, 506 E. Main St., Stoneville. Presented by Stoneville Ruritan Club. Top 30 show. Door prizes, hot dogs and drinks. All makes and models welcome. Entry fee: $20, $15 in advance. 573-1220.   

■ Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing.  Float on popular section of Smith River: Marrowbone Creek Access to Mitchell Bridge Access in Henry County, Va. Meet at 10 a.m. at Richard Gravely Jr. Nature Preserve, 2525 Eggleston Falls Road, Ridgeway, Va. Dress in layers and bring boat, paddles, life jackets, lunch and water. Participants asked to sign waivers. Suitable for novice paddlers. Wayne Kirkpatrick, (276) 694-4449 or wynbtyk@embarqmail.com. www.danriver.org.   

Health
MONDAY

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. , Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 623-3645. 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. 

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. Patients receive kits worth $200. Registration: 951-4584. 

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. , Reidsville Family YMCA, 504 S. Main St., Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434. 

THURSDAY
■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy St., Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434. 

Meetings
MONDAY

■ Fall Adult Coed Softball Organizational Meeting, 6 p.m. Aug. 30, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Meeting will go over rules, fees, schedules, etc. Interested teams should attend the meeting. 623-7789, Ext. 3026, or tvernon@edennc.us. 

Seniors
MONDAY

■ Paint Group, 8:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Free. Cindy Baynes, 349-1088. 

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

■ Fitness Class, 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. 

■ Rusty Hinges Exercise Class, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Free. Cindy Baynes, 349-1088. 

■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Hosted by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Music by City Limits Band. Line dance lessons, 6 p.m. $5. No alcoholic beverages or smoking. 627-4711. 

TUESDAY
■ Crochet Class, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Free. Cindy Baynes, 349-1088. 

■ 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. 

■ Dance Group, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Free. Cindy Baynes, 349-1088. 

■ Men’s Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Free. Cindy Baynes, 349-1088. 

UPCOMING
■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. Sept. 8, Clarence’s Steak House, U.S. 220 North, Ridgeway, Va. 623-8554.  

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

Etc.
MONDAY

■ Yoga Class, Mondays-Saturdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Call for schedule. $3 per class. 548-2789. 

■ Zumba Fitness Program, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Call for schedule. $3 per class. 548-2789. 

■ Flag Tag Football Practice, 4 p.m. , Eden Parks & Recreation Department’s Mill Avenue and Bridge Street recreation centers. For ages 4-6. 623-7789, Ext. 3026. 

TUESDAY
■ Guitar Lessons, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $40 per month plus $12 book and CD (required). Registration: 548-2789. 

WEDNESDAY
■ Professional Wedding Guild Luncheon, 11 a.m. , The Penn House, 324 Maple Ave., Reidsville. Presented by Perfect Wedding Guide. Speaker: Donna West Petree of Westokes Advertising. Networking event for wedding professionals. $20. Registration: www.pwgnc.com, 676-9631 or e-mail gail@pwg.com.  

■ Landscape Painting, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 1-Oct. 20, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Provide own supplies. $50 for eight-week class. Registration and supplies list: 548-2789. 

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

THURSDAY
■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. , Avante, 543 Maple Ave., 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
■ Voter Registration Drive, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 3, Madison Cruise-In, Murphy and Market streets, Madison. Presented by Rockingham County Board of Elections. Other drives: Sept. 10 at Reidsville Cruise In; Sept. 18, Eden Riverfest; Sept. 25, Stoneville Fall Festival; and Oct. 2, Madison Heritage Festival. 342-8107.  

■ Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3, 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. 

UPCOMING

■ Dance Classes, Mondays-Thursdays beginning Sept. 7, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For ages 21/2 to teens. Class schedule and fees depend on age of child and class. Registration: 548-2789. 

■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Chinqua Penn Plantation, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Hosted by Chinqua Penn Plantation. For members and prospective members. 349-8481.  

■ Piano, Thursdays beginning Sept. 9, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For youths and adults. Twenty-minute, one-on-one lessons. $40 per month plus small fee for books. Registration: 548-2789. 

■ Adult Tap Dance, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 9, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $37 per month or $25 for 55 and older. Registration: 548-2789. 

■ Shelter Workshop, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Draper Christian Church, 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden. In partnership with the Emergency Services Team of the American Red Cross. Learn how temporary shelters are run when disaster strikes. Refreshments. RSVP by Sept. 3 to Aisha Gwynn, 349-3434, or e-mail agwynn@redcrossnet.org.   

■ Clothing Giveaway, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 11, First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. Donations may be left at the church from 9 a.m.-noon most weekdays. 548-6112.  

■ 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
■ Support Our Troops. State Employees’ Credit Unions statewide are accepting toiletries, snacks, socks and other personal items to include in “Red Stockings” to send to deployed troops. Monetary donations accepted to help offset cost of shipping. Items accepted through the first of October. Items accepted at Eden, Madison or Reidsville SECU.

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