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Fun stuff
MONDAY
■ Habitat Restore Yard Sale, 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Building materials, house items. Donations welcome. Pickup available for large items. 627-0160. 

■ Book and Magazine Sale, 7:45 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 4-7 and 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 8, Gerald B. James Library, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Oct. 4-5, $2 hardbacks and $1 paperbacks. Oct. 6-7, $1 hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. Oct. 8, $5 for all books you can fit into brown grocery bag. 342-4261, Est. 2297.

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. Produce, plants and art. Food stamps accepted. www.co.rockingham.nc.us/farmark.htm. 

■ Dan River Basin Association Open House, 4-6 p.m., Richmond-Miles History Museum, 15 Main St., Yanceyville. Celebrate the opening of the new field office. Speakers include state Sen. Tony Foriest; Karl Stauber, president and CEO of Danville Regional Foundation; U.S. Rep. Brad Miller; Caswell County Commissioner Nate Hall; and Yanceyville Mayor Curtis Davis. www.danriver.org or 627-6270.  

■ Steppin’ Out Shaggin’ Club, 7 p.m., Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden. DJ weekly. 623-5593. 

THURSDAY
■ Haunted Trail at Freedom Park, dusk until 11 p.m. Oct. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30, 121 N. Edgewood St., Eden. $5. Oct. 30 special: $2 for 12 and younger. 623-7789, Ext. 3026.    

■ Contagion Haunted House, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 7-10, 14-17 and 21-31, The Eagle’s Nest, 129 W. Murphy St., Madison. Proceeds benefit Rockingham County Fire/Rescue Association to buy traveling smokehouse. $10. 783-7269. 

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. $1 bag sale. Members get half off through Oct. 31. Memberships available. 427-4229.

■ Fall Golf Outing, 11:30 a.m., Oak Hills Golf & Event Center, 436 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Proceeds help oncology pharmacy’s expansion at Smith-McMichael Cancer Center. $75 includes lunch, prizes, reception. Rain date: Oct. 22. Registration deadline: 4 p.m. Oct. 6. 627-6334.    

■ Eden Downtown Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Fridays through October, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Henry Street municipal parking lot, Eden. Fruits, vegetables and more. 623-7789, Ext. 3021, or cadams@edennc.us. www.ExploreEdenNC.com.

■ Castle of Horror & Cannibal Creek, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 28-31, 2709 Narrow Gauge Road, Reidsville. Tickets: $15 castle, $15 creek, $20 combination or $35 season pass.  www.castleofhorror.com.    

■ Morehead High at McMichael High, football, 7:30 p.m., 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6. 627-7731 or 427-5165. 

■ Reidsville High at Jordan-Matthews High, football, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 910 E. Cardinal St., Siler City. $6. 349-6361 or 919-742-2916.

■ Walter Williams High at Rockingham County High, football, 7:30 p.m., 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 570-6161 or 634-3220. 

SATURDAY
■ Reidsville Downtown Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Reidsville. Antiques, fine arts and crafts, demonstrations, live music, entertainment, EZ Street Cruisers Car Club show, kids’ zone and more. Free. 347-2307 or www.downtownreidsvillenc.com.   

■ Brunswick Stew, 9:30 a.m., Mount Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 N.C. 704, Madison. $5 per quart. Baked goods available. Orders: 548-9840. 

■ Draper Speedway Exhibit, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Eden Historical Museum, 656 Washington St. Historic Draper Speedway, operated from 1940s through the ’60s. Local favorite drivers include Jimmy Lee Griffin, Monk Tate, Carl Burris, Perk Brown and Melvin Chilton. $1. www.edenpreservation.org/EHM.html. 623-0773. 

■ Pork Jam BBQ Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Pelham Volunteer Fire Department, 4895 Old U.S. 29, Pelham. Arts, crafts, games and food. porkjam@bellsouth.net or 362-9609. 

■ Reidsville OktoberFest, noon , Lucky City Wine and Ale, 125 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Beer tasting including Oktober beers and special ales. 791-4882. 

■ The Eden Cruise, 4-8 p.m., Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Washington Street, Eden. All makes and models of cars and motorcycles welcome. Door prizes. Free. Tim Lancaster, 613-5715.    

■ Spaghetti Supper, 5-7:30 p.m., Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 618 Narrow Gauge Road, Reidsville. Proceeds benefit Homeless of Rockingham County. $6.50 adults, $5 children. Tickets in advance or at the door. 342-3954 or 349-9548. 

■ Draper Sock Hop, 7-10 p.m., Draper Recreation Center, 1718 Mill Ave., Eden. DJ Chad Simpson. Tennis shoes or socks only on dance floor. Concessions. $5. Tickets: Diamonds-n-Dust, Jerry’s Restaurant, Tee’s Pizza, Powell’s Barber & Beauty Shop, or call 552-3390. 

UPCOMING
■ “Unconditional ... Love Never Fails,” 3 p.m. Oct. 10, Duane Best Auditorium, Morehead High School, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Proceeds benefit Duane Best Scholarship Fund. Reception at 2:15 p.m. $10 adults, $8 students, seniors and groups of 10. Available at the door, Eden Drug or Layne’s Family Pharmacy. 623-2932. 

■ ARC Dance, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. For special adults and their families. Held second Thursday monthly. 338-3776. 

■ Reidsville Business Showcase, noon-6 p.m. Oct. 21, Plastic Revolutions Plant, 1704 Barnes St., Reidsville. Sponsored by Home Savings Bank. Opportunity to promote your business and help keep Reidsville money in Rockingham County. More than 50 vendors, plus bloodmobiles, flu shots, blood pressure checks, food tastings and giveaways. Booths: $200-$250. Registration deadline: Oct. 7. www.reidsvillechamber.org, 349-8495 or 634-7201.    

Health
TODAY
■ “Recovering From the Losses of Life,” 5 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 3-Nov. 21, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Taught by Hermine Powell. Book by H. Norman Wright. 342-4227.  

MONDAY
■ Helping Other Parents Endure, support group, 7 p.m., Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. For bereaved parents. 349-3026. 

TUESDAY
■ Diabetes Class, 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. 

■ GriefShare, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 14, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss. Includes lunch. Free. Betty Citty, 349-6508, or Nori Torbert, 951-2287. 

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Oct. 5 and 19, 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.  

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.

FRIDAY
■ Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave, Mayodan. Sponsored by Maxim Healthcare. Free with Medicare/Medicaid card and valid identification. Anyone with health insurance may present their card and insurance will be filed. Without health insurance: $30. 548-2789.  

SATURDAY
■ Flu/Pneumonia Shot Clinic, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 9, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy St.; Pennrose Mall, 1531 S. Scales St.; Reidsville and Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave, Mayodan. Sponsored by Rockingham County Health Department. Free with Medicare/Medicaid card and valid identification. Without Medicare/Medicaid: $29.75 flu or $50.35 pneumonia. 342-8140.

UPCOMING
■ Rockingham County Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Oct. 11, 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. Oct. 12, Smith-McMichael Cancer Center conference room, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Help patients and families cope with cancer. Marcia McQueen, 623-9711, Ext. 2482.        

■ Blood drive, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434. 

■ Brother/Sister Preparation Class, 6 p.m. Oct. 14, 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. Oct. 14, Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Information for people considering total knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357. 

■ Lamaze, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16, 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
■ Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, 2:30 p.m., Mayodan Public Library, 101 N. 10th Ave., Mayodan. Guest speaker: Chad Tucker, author of Stokes County and King “Images of America” books and Emmy award-winning journalist for WGHP. Free. vickiwebster66@earthlink.net.      

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

TUESDAY
■ Eden Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Fire Station 4, 135 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. For anyone interested in helping support firefighters during controlled burns and training and structure fires by providing hydration and snacks. Lois Dunn, 635-5491, or edenfiredepartmentauxiliary@yahoo.com.

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

UPCOMING
■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Rockingham Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth. 342-9879 or 269-4203.         

■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 427-0241.   

■ Rockingham Soil and Water Conservation Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m. Oct. 12, Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Johnsie Hayes, 342-0460, Ext. 3.  

■ Reidsville City Council, 3 p.m. Oct. 12, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. 349-1034. 

■ Wentworth Ruritan Club, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Agriculture Extension Center, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth.  613-0474 or 432-0668. 

■ Writers’ Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 26, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Open to aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806.  

■ Reidsville Mothers of Pre­-schoolers, 9-11:45 a.m. Oct. 14. Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Mothers get together for crafts, fellowship, speakers and food. Child care provided. Meets second Thursday monthly from September to May. www.MOPS.org. 

■ Two Rivers Quilt Guild, 1 p.m. Oct. 14, Garden of Eden Senior Center,
508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Opportunity for quilters to share their talents. Meets second Thursday monthly. 627-4711.  

■ Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St. 427-0221. 

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

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

■ Aerobics, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and 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. 349-1088. 

■ Fit & Strong! 10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 4, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave. Physical activity/behavior change program proven to help arthritis symptoms and promote active lifestyle. Free. Limited to 20 participants. Registration: 548-2789. 

■ Line Dance Class, 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive. 627-4711. 

■ Senior Strikers Bowling League, 1 p.m. Mondays. Presented by Reidsville Senior Center., 200 N. Franklin St. $4.50 for three games. 349-1088. 

TUESDAY
■ Staying Strong Exercise program, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave. Combination of Revive, Chair Aerobics and Fit & Strong programs. $3 per class. 548-2789. 

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

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

THURSDAY
■ Changes Coming to Medicare, 1 p.m., Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Learn how Medicare and new health care legislation affects you. Free. RSVP: 349-1088. 

■ Legal Aid.  Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive. (800) 951-2257. 

UPCOMING
■ Flu Clinic, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive. Presented by Rockingham County Health Department. Bring Medicare or supplemental insurance card. 342-8140. 

■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. Oct. 13, The Sirloin House, 207 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. 623-8554.    

■ Senior Citizens Day at N.C. State Fair, Raleigh, Oct. 19. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Exhibits, rides, games and food. $33. Free admission for 65 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

RCC
TUESDAY
■ Marketing Your Business, 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Basic marketing techniques; difference between advertising and marketing; and how to advertise. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.  

UPCOMING
■ Eight Days a Week, 6 p.m. Oct. 12, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth.  Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.   

■ Mass Mailing Made Easy (Mail Merge), 6 p.m. Oct. 14, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Learn to personalize one letter for each of your customers. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

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

■ Food Drive, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4-8, Rockingham County Cooperative Extension, Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Rockingham County 4-H during National 4-H week. Canned food, nonperishable food and monetary donations to benefit Reidsville Outreach Center. morgan_maness
@ncsu.edu or 342-8248.

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

WEDNESDAY
■ Zumba, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Huntsville Elementary School, 2020 Sardis Church Road, Madison. $3 per class. 427-3266. 

■ 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., Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 County Club Road, Reidsville. Sponsored by the News & Record. 349-8481.     

■ Weatherization Assistance Program, 11 a.m., Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Designed to assist low-income, elderly and people with disabilities reduce cost of energy bills by making dwellings more energy efficient. Free. 349-1088.  

FRIDAY
■ Genealogy Class, 1:30 p.m. Fridays through October, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive. Free. 627-4711.  

SATURDAY
■ Vaccination and Heartworm Check Clinic, 1-3 p.m., Town & Country Pet Care, 7741 N.C. 14, Eden. Services and shots. $5 to $20. 349-4918.   

UPCOMING
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Oct. 12, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, 424 W. Kings Highway, Eden. Co-sponsored with Rockingham County Partnership for Children. 623-3336. 

■ Candidates Forum, 6 p.m. Oct. 12,  Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Meet candidates for school board, sheriff, board of commissioners and N.C. House districts. 

■ Reidsville Senior High 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.