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Calendar - Rockingham County

Sunday, October 17, 2010
(Updated 2:00 am)

Fun stuff
TODAY

■ National Day of Service and Remembrance, 5 p.m., Grace Chapel, 3090 U.S. 220 Business, Stoneville. Dinner to show appreciation for Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville police officers. Donations welcomed. 312-6318.

■ “The Big Bad Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Rockingham Community College, Advanced Technologies Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by the Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. $10 adults, $7 students and children. 627-0228 or www.tgrc-nc.com.

MONDAY
■ Habitat Restore Yard Sale, 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 249 The Boulevard, Eden. 627-0160.

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. $5.

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m., 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass. 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. www.co.rockingham.nc.us/farmark.htm.

THURSDAY
■ Reidsville Business Showcase, noon-5 p.m., Plastic Revolutions plant, 1704 Barnes St., Reidsville. 349-8481 or www.reidsville
chamber.org.

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

■ Emerging Young Artists Gallery Showing, 5-7:30 p.m., Rockingham County Arts Council, 1122 N.C. 65, Wentworth. 349-4039. www.artsin
rockingham.org.

■ Haunted Trail at Freedom Park, Dusk until 11 p.m. Oct. 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. 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
■ Eden Downtown Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Fridays through October, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Henry Street city parking lot, Eden. 623-7789, Ext. 3021, or cadams@edennc.us. www.ExploreEdenNC.com.

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

SATURDAY

■ Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Leaksville-Spray Elementary, 415 Highland Drive, Eden. Tickets available at event. 627-7068.

■ Draper Speedway Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, Eden Historical Museum, 656 Washington St., Eden. $1. www.edenpreservation.org/EHM.html. 623-0773.

■ Poker Run and Best Bike Contest, noon, Freedom Park Amphitheater, Edgewood Road, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks and Recreation Department. Registration: 10:30-11:45 a.m. $10 per rider, $5 additional riders. Proceeds used to buy Christmas presents for needy children. 623-2110.

■ Fall Stew and Bake Sale, 2 p.m., Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. $4.50 per quart. Fried apple pies: $2. Orders: Nori Torbert, 951-2287.

■ Howling Costume Party for People and Pets, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23, Calvin Graves Plantation, 7501 N.C. 150 East, Reidsville. Costume contest, raffle, dancing, refreshments. Proceeds benefit animal rescue at Carolina Veterinary Assistance and Adoption Group. $20 per person, $35 per couple in advance; $5 more at the door. Kids free. Animals must be on leash. Tickets: Herbmoniz@msn.com or 394-4106. www.calvingravesplantation.com.

■ Christian Concert, 7 p.m., CrossWalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry. Have Mercy Blues Band of Stanfield. Free. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faith
web.com.

UPCOMING
■ Jewelry and Gift Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 26 and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27, Annie Penn Hospital Cafeteria, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Presented by Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary.  951-4559.

■ Treat Street, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29, Olde Leaksville Merchants, Washington Street, Eden. Children can trick-or-treat at participating merchants. Storytelling. Costume contest 6 p.m. at Washington Street Park. Prizes. 627-1332.

■ Trunk or Treat, 3-5:30 p.m. Oct. 29, First Baptist Church, 110 S. Franklin St., Madison. In cooperation with Madison merchants. 548-6112.

■ Fright Night Monster Bash Halloween Dance, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For students in grades six through eight. DJ “Party Reinforcers.” No costumes. Tennis shoes or socks on gym floor. $3. 548-2789.

■ Masquerade Ball, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Oak Hills Event Center, 436 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Presented by Eden Rotary Club. Music by The Band of Oz. Costumes preferred; black tie optional. $25, $20 advance. Tickets: Contact Jill Tate at Burkett and Barham, 623-2151 or jillt@burkettcpa.com.

■ Brunswick Stew Sale, Oct. 30, Community Building (CB Hut), 606 Boone Road, Eden. Presented by Eden Noon Lions Club. Stew ready at 8 a.m.; must be picked up by noon. Proceeds benefit sight conservation and aid to the blind. All stew is pre-sold. $5 per quart. Tickets available from Lions Club members or by calling 623-9673 or 349-8363.

■ Warrior 5K Run, 8 a.m. Oct. 30, Southeastern Stokes Middle School, 1044 N. Main St., Walnut Cove. Race at 9:30 a.m. $25, $20 advance. Proceeds benefit educational resources at school. Registration: www.raceit.com. 591-4371.

■ Fall Festival and Pet Show, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 30, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Arts and crafts, live entertainment, food vendors, pet show, games and rides, costume contest and more. Proof of pets rabies vaccination required. 623-2110, option 3.

■ Halloween on the Square, 10 a.m. Oct. 30, Market Square, Scales Street, downtown Reidsville. Featuring “So You Think You Can Cook?” contest. Advance registration required for cooking competition. Kids costume contest at 11:30 a.m. for up to age 12. www.ci.reidsville.
nc.us or 349-1099.

■ Fall Stew and Bake Sale, 11 a.m. Oct. 30, Bethany Civic Center, N.C. 65, Reidsville. Eat in or carry out. Proceeds benefit Bethany Civic Center. $5 per quart. Orders: e-mail bethanyciviccenter@yahoo.com or call 951-2568.

Health
MONDAY

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m., Smith-McMichael Cancer Center, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Registration required. 623-9713.

■ Cervical Cancer Screening, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Annie Penn Cancer Center, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Free. Registration: 832-8000.

TUESDAY

■ Parkinson’s Disease, 2 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Refreshments. 627-6199.

■ Living Wills, 6 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, main conference room, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn about N.C. legislation related to advance directives, and prepare living will and health care power of attorney documents. Notary and witnesses present. Free. Registration: Marcia McQueen, 623-9711, Ext. 2482.

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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

■ Annie Penn Mammography Department, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville, will be open until 6 p.m. Wednesdays in October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Appointments: 951-4555.

THURSDAY
■ Flu Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. , First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 130 Main St., Eden. Medicare and insurance will be filed. $30 for those without insurance. No appointment necessary. 635-8573.

■ Blood Drive, noon-4:30 p.m., Plastic Revolutions, 1704 Barnes St., Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-8481 or 349-3434.

Meetings
TODAY

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

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

TUESDAY
■ Grandparents Raising Grand-children, 10 a.m.-noon, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. 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. 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, Rockingham County Chapter 1161, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral, 1566 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Tom Lovell, 623-1081.

THURSDAY
■ “Diamond in the Rough” Brunch, 9:30 a.m., The Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by Christian Women’s Club of Eden. Special feature: Jen McGeehan of California with her collection of handcrafted jewelry. Music by Beth Robertson. $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. Lunch provided. Free. 361-0971.

UPCOMING
■ Writers’ Workshop of Rocking-ham County, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806.

Seniors
MONDAY

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

THURSDAY
■ Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Free. 349-1088.

■ Bingo, 1 p.m., Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Free. Bring a can of food for Reidsville Outreach. 349-1088.

UPCOMING
■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Music by the City Limits Band. Line dance lessons, 6 p.m. $5. No alcoholic beverages or smoking. 627-4711.

■ AARP Driver Safety Program, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. $12 for AARP members, $14 nonmembers. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Halloween Costume Contest, Oct. 28, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Winners get gift card. Registration required. 349-1088.

RCC
TUESDAY

■ Is Your Record Keeping Up to Date? 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Learn financial management and record-keeping systems to keep you organized. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

Etc.
MONDAY

■ DivorceCare for Kids, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2271 Harrington Highway, Eden. For ages 5-12 dealing with divorce or separation. Registration: 623-1114 or 344-0215.

WEDNESDAY

■ Rockingham County Farmers Tour, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65, Suite 200, Reidsville. $10. 342-8248.

THURSDAY

■ Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. 548-6248.

■ Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thunder Road Harley-Davidson, 4960 Riverside Drive, Danville, Va. Disabled American Veterans and Harley-Davidson Foundation help veterans with counseling and claim filing. Free to veterans and family members. Tracey M. Torres: (540) 597-1731.

SATURDAY

■ Fall Junior Golf Weekend Clinic, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, Farris Memorial Park, 2919 Park Road, Mayodan. For boys and girls ages 5-18; 20 spots available. $25. Registration: 548-2789.

■ Free Skate Day, 2-4 p.m., Farris Memorial Park Skate Park, 2919 Park Road, Mayodan. For 16 and younger. Safety equipment required. Registration: 548-2789.

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How to publicize upcoming events

Items for the calendar should be submitted in writing at least two weeks before the event. Send items to Carolyn Booth, Calendar Editor, News & Record, P.O. Box 645, Eden, NC 27288, by fax to 623-2245 or by e-mail to carolyn.booth@news-record.com.

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