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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 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.

■ NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition, 4 p.m., Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks and Recreation. Boys and girls ages 8-15 can exhibit football skills. Top finishers advance to sectional competition in October. Free. Terry Vernon, 623-7789, Ext. 3016 or TVernon@edennc.us.    

■ 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.

■ ARC Dance, 6:30 p.m., RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by ARC. For special adults and their families. Held second Thursday monthly. 338-3776.

■ The Tams in Concert, 7 p.m. , Rockingham Community College Apple Amphitheater, N.C. 65, Wentworth. In celebration of the RCC Foundation’s 40th anniversary. Fireworks at 9 p.m. in Whitcomb Student Center parking lot. Beverages provided by Pepsi. Food available for purchase. Lawn chairs welcome. In case of rain, the concert moves will be in the Advanced Technologies building auditorium. Free. 342-4261.

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. 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.

■ Yard Sale, 3-8 p.m., Ayersville Ruritan Building, N.C. 770, Mayodan. Presented by Ayersville Ruritan Club. Sandwiches available for purchase. Proceeds benefit those in need. 548-3338. 

■ Reidsville Downtown Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m., Settle, Scales, and Market streets, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corporation and EZ Street Cruisers Car Club. Live music with The Impacts. Classic, muscle, street rods, rat rods and motorcycles 25 years or older invited. Wine tasting with Shelton Winery at Reidsville Florist. Downtown merchants, restaurants and cafes open. Bring your lawn chairs. 347-2307.   

■ Bartlett Yancey at McMichael, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6. 694-4212 or 427-5165.  

■ Martinsville at Morehead, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. $6. (276) 403-5870 or 627-7731. 

■ Reidsville at Northeast Guilford, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 6700 McLeansville Road, McLeansville. $6. 349-6361 or 375-2500.  

■ Rockingham High at Southeast Guilford, high school football,7:30 p.m., 4530 SE School Road, Greensboro. $6. 674-4300 or 634-3220.

SATURDAY
■ Mayodan Homecoming Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., down-town Mayodan. Presented by Mayodan Preservation League. Food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s activities, bingo and more. Opening ceremonies with McMichael High School marching band and choral ensemble, along with ROTC unit. Evening music at 6 p.m. with The Impacts and grand finale featuring The Holiday Band at 8 p.m. Cruise-In sponsored by Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association. All types of vehicles welcome. Cruise-in information: 548-2273. Bring your lawn chair. 548-2241.

■ Arts on the Square, 2-7 p.m., Market Square, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. Local artisans, wine tasting, live jazz and blues. 349-1099, jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

■ The Eden Cruise, 4-8 p.m., 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. Tim Lancaster, 613-5715.  

■ All-American Cookout, 6 p.m., Mount Bethel Evangelical Covenant Church, Bethany Community, N.C. 65, Reidsville.  Featuring Rob Compton & Co. Entertainment, hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, desserts. Bring lawn chairs. $6. Sponsored by Mount Bethel Deacons/Deaconesses. 

UPCOMING
■ Movie Night at Market Square, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14, corner of Scales and Settle Street, Reidsville. Second Tuesday monthly through September. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. Visit www.ci.reidsville.nc.us, email jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or call 349-1099.  

■ Evening Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 16, Market Square, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville.  Entertainment. 349-1099, jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.  

■ Stoneville Rotary Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 25, downtown Stoneville. Stoneville Rotary Club is accepting vendor applications. Enjoy music, crafts, games and more. Pricing and information: Call vendor coordinator Tammy Evans, 573-3977 or 423-9721, or Brenda Summerlin, 932-9822.  

■ An Evening With Loudon Wainwright III, 5 p.m. Sept. 25, Governor Morehead Park, Church Street, Eden. Loudon Wainwright III, winner of this year’s Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album, performs benefit concert to celebrate Spray’s native son Charlie Poole. Opening act: Kinney Rorrer’s New North Carolina Ramblers. Includes barbecue dinner by Fuzzy’s of Madison. Tickets: $25; available at www.charlie-poole.com through Sept. 17. Table for 8: $200. No tickets sold at gate. Proceeds benefit Piedmont Folk Legacies’ effort to save the historic Nantucket Mill and turn it into the National Banjo Center and to help Governor Morehead Park. 623-1043 or 627-0816. 

■ 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
■ Backpack Giveaway, Eden Drug, 103 W. Stadium Drive, Eden. Free backpacks for any child in Rockingham County while supplies last. Pete Crouch, 627-4854.

Health
MONDAY
■ Helping Other Parents Endure, support group, 7 p.m., Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. For bereaved parents. Group meets first Monday of each month. 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.

WEDNESDAY
■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Rockingham Community College, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Photo ID required. Appointments: 342-4261. Information: 349-3434.

THURSDAY
■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m., Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Professionals provide information and demonstrations to patients considering total knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357. 

FRIDAY
■ Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., N.C. Department of Transportation, 191 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Photo ID required. Appointments: 634-5642. Information: 349-3434.

SATURDAY
■ Blood drive, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Yanceyville Road Volunteer Fire Department, 3361 U.S. 158 East, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 951-9630. Information: 349-3434.

UPCOMING
■ 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, 203 East Main St., Stoneville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

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

■ Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,  Kings Highway Christian Church, 417 W. Kings Highway, Eden. Type O blood needed. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-1766. Information: 349-3434.

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. Open to wives, family and community members interested in supporting firefighters during controlled burns, training and structure fires by providing hydration and snacks. Group meets first Tuesday monthly. Loin Dunn, 635-5491, or edenfiredepartmentauxiliary@yahoo.com. 

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

THURSDAY
■ Reidsville Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, 9-11:45 a.m.. Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Mothers get together for crafts, fellowship, speakers and great food. Child care provided. Meets second Thursday monthly from September to May. www.MOPS.org.  

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

■ Adult Kickball League Meeting, 6 p.m., Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. For 16 and older. At least four teams needed to form a league. 623-7789, Ext. 3026, or tvernon@edennc.us.

■ Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parent Orientation Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Rockingham County Department of Social Services, 411 N.C. 65, Wentworth. 342-1394, Ext. 3065.

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

UPCOMING
■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Rockingham Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth. 342-9879 or 269-4203.        

■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 427-0241.   

■ Writers’ Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and 28, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Open to aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806. 

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.

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.

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

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

RCC
UPCOMING
■ How to Start and/or Stay in Your Own Business, 6 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 13-Nov. 15, or 6 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 15-Nov. 17, RCC, Small Business Center, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 111, N.C. 65, Wentworth. $65 for 10-week course. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316. 

■ Listening Skills & Conflict Resolution, Section #17758, 6 p.m. Sept. 14,  RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Identify personal workplace behavioral strengths and weaknesses, others strengths and weaknesses, understand differences in workplace behavior, communicate with others, and form work team with behavior blending. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316. 

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.

TUESDAY
■ 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.

■ 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
■ Angel Food Ministries Orders, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 4:30 -7 p.m. Sept. 9, and 10:30-1 p.m. Sept. 10, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Cash or food stamps. Food distributed 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 18. Debit or credit card orders visit www.angelfoodministries.com. 558-4035. 

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

THURSDAY
■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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
■ Shelter Workshop, 1:30 p.m., 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.  

■ Voter Registration Drive, 6-9 p.m., Reidsville Cruise In, Scales Street, downtown Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Board of Elections. Other drives: Sept. 18, Eden Riverfest; Sept. 25, Stoneville Fall Festival; and Oct. 2, Madison Heritage Festival. 342-8107. 

SATURDAY
■ Clothing Giveaway, 9 a.m.-noon, 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. 

■ Vaccination and Heartworm Check Clinic, 1-3 p.m., 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. 

UPCOMING
■ DivorceCare for Kids, 6:30 Mondays beginning Sept. 13, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2271 Harrington Highway, Eden. For children ages 5-12 experiencing divorce and separation. Registration and information: 623-1114 or 344-0215. 

■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Sept. 14, David Price Auto Works, 603 Monroe St., Eden. 623-3336.    

■ 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.

■ 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.