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Calendar - Rockingham County

Sunday, November 7, 2010
(Updated 1:00 am)

Fun stuff
TODAY

■ 15th annual Carolina Home Show and Sale, 12:30-4 p.m., Hawk Spirit Studio, 613 Live Oak Road off N.C. 14, Reidsville. Glass, pottery, jewelry, forged copper and steel, candles, paintings, photography, textiles, home decor, sculpture, original note cards, soaps and garden accents. Live music at 1 p.m. 349-8363 or www.hawk spiritstudio.wordpress.com.

■ Benefit for the Willis Family, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Tuttle’s Berry and Vegetable Farm, Titan Berry Road, off N.C. 135, Stoneville. Farm tours, corn mazes, hayrides, cow train, petting zoo, bake sale, face painting, 50/50 raffle and more. Admission: donation to help Willis family, who recently lost their home in a fire, and to help offset cost of medical bills. 627-4261.

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

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

THURSDAY
■ Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7:30 p.m., Mount Bethel Christian Church, Fellowship Hall, 8130 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Sponsored by Mount Bethel and youth programs. All veterans eat free. Love offerings accepted. Fellowship and flag display to honor and remember veterans. 643-7291.

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

FRIDAY
■ Veterans Day Parade, 8:30 a.m., Draper Elementary, 1719 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Parade from Draper Elementary to World War II Veterans Memorial Park at Draper Village. Ceremony starts at 9:15 a.m. at Veterans Park. Draper students will make posters to remember veterans. Register as a veteran by calling Draper Elementary or Cindy Adams. Veterans invited to walk in parade or line the streets. Public invited. DAV van available for transport. Cindy Adams, 623-7789, Ext. 3021, or Alta Millner, Draper Elementary, 635-6541.

■ 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. Nov. 5-Dec. 19: Christian, religion, spiritual and inspirational fiction books, 25 cents. $1 plastic bag sale from selected books. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas weekends. 427-4229.

■ Yard Sale/Bake Sale, 3-8 p.m., Ayersville Ruritan Center, N.C. 770, Mayodan. Presented by Ayersville Ruritan Club. Winter and Christmas items. Proceeds benefit those in need. 584-2025 or 548-3338.

SATURDAY
■ Turkey Trot, 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m., Reidsville YMCA, 504 S. Main St., Reidsville. T-shirts given to first 100 competitors. Trophies and medals awarded. Door prizes of turkeys and gift certificates. Refreshments. Registration: $25, $20 in advance. Early registration: 4-7 p.m Nov. 12 at YMCA. Forms available at YMCA. 342-3307.

■ Veterans Day Celebration, Fried Pie Sale and Art Exhibit, 10 a.m., Bridge Street Recreation Center, Eden. Presented by city of Eden and American Legion William Johnson Post 534. Morehead High School JROTC presents colors and conducts flag ceremony. Performance by Morehead High band and glee club and Douglass Elementary students. Winners of coloring contest announced. Army Reserve and National Guard Humvee on site. Refreshments. Donations accepted. American Legion will collect worn flags for proper disposal. Also collecting pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Art display and fried pie sale in gym by art students of Garden of Eden Senior Center and Friends Senior Citizens Club. Pie orders and information: 627-4711.

■ Melanie Dalton Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Shiloh Community Building, Stoneville. Stew, silent auction, bake sale, 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit American Brain Tumor Association. 453-9554.

■ 2nd annual Tish Evans Roberson Fundraiser, 6 p.m.-midnight, Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden. Music, silent auction, 50/50 tickets, cook-off, door prizes, and honor and memory tree for those who have fought or are fighting cancer. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. $5 adults, $1 children younger than 12. Register for cook-off by 5 p.m. Nov. 12. wstophel@hotmail.com.

■ Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 Country Club Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. Donations for auction welcomed. $25. 347-8855 or e-mail murder@tgrc-nc.com.

Health
MONDAY

■ 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.

TUESDAY
■ Community of Hope, 2 p.m., 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.

THURSDAY
■ Infant CPR, 6 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn basic techniques of infant CPR. Demonstrations and practice sessions provided. Instructors certified by American Heart Association. Registration: 627-6323.

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m., Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For people considering total knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.

SATURDAY
■ Lamaze, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 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
MONDAY

■ Arc of Rockingham County, 5:30 p.m., Rouse’s Group Home, 5949 N.C. 135, Stoneville. Group works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. 627-7565.

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

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

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

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

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

■ Writers’ Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m. Nov. 9 and 23, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Open to aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806.

THURSDAY
■ Reidsville Mothers of Pre­schoolers, 9-11:45 a.m., Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Mothers get together for crafts, fellowship, speakers and food. Child care provided. www.MOPS.org.

■ Two Rivers Quilt Guild, 1 p.m., Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. 627-4711.

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

Seniors
WEDNESDAY

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

UPCOMING
■ Alzheimer’s Seminar, 11 a.m. Nov. 17, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Guest speaker: Dr. Goldie Byrd. Free. 349-1088.

■ Fall Fling, 11 a.m. Nov. 18, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Games, prizes and refreshments. Free. 349-1088.

■ Bingo, 1 p.m. Nov. 18, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Free. Bring a can of food for Reidsville Outreach. 349-1088.

■ Trip to Tanger Outlet Mall, Mebane, Nov. 17. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Leave at 8:30 a.m.; return at 6 p.m. $25. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Southern Christmas Show, Nov. 18. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Leave at 8 a.m.; return at 6 p.m. $30. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Hamrick’s Shopping Trip, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Enjoy a day of shopping and lunch at K&W. Return at 4:30 p.m. 349-1088.

■ N.C. Museum of Art, Nov. 30. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell.” Leave at 8:30 a.m.; return at 4 p.m. $30 due by Nov. 19. Lunch at your own expense. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Hamrick’s & K&W, Greensboro, Dec. 2. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Leave at 9 a.m.; return at 5 p.m. $25 due by Nov. 23. Lunch at your own expense. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

RCC
TUESDAY

■ “Hey, I’m Diverse Too!” 6 p.m., Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Learn about the effect diversity has had on the business community. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

THURSDAY
■ Create Sales Presentations in  PowerPoint, 6 p.m., Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Learn how to add special effects, graphics, photos and music to enhance presentations. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

UPCOMING
■ “Holiday Stress Management for Working Women,” 6 p.m. Nov. 16, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206, N.C. 65, Wentworth. A humorous look at our expectations and the pitfalls that trap us. Learn five common myths and leave with survival tips. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

Etc.
MONDAY

■ RAFI Grant Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Workshop helps clients understand guidelines and process for applying for grants available through the Rural Advancement Foundation International. Grants for farmers or farmers’ groups actively engaged in full- or part-time farming in the western Piedmont. Grant applications due by Dec. 20; early applications due Nov. 30. Registration: Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230.

■ 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.

TUESDAY
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., PartyPlus and Riverhouse Gift & Gourmet, 349 W. Kings Highway, Eden. 623-3336.

■ Boys and Girls Club of Eden Football Banquet, 5:30 p.m., 1026 Harris St., Eden. Each player should bring a bag of chips and a two-liter drink. 627-7960.

ONGOING
■ Basketball Registration, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris St., Eden. Registration  for ages 7 to 18 years old. Age cut-off date: Sept. 1. Register at club or call Zack Long at 627-7960.

■ Basketball Registration, Eden Parks & Recreation Department, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Ages 4-18. Sign up at Mill Avenue Recreation Center, Bridge Street Recreation Center or Parks & Recreation office at Eden City Hall. Practice begins in November. TVernon@edennc.us or 623-2110, option 3.

■ Basketball Registration, through Nov. 26, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Ages 5 to high school. Players must be 5 by Sept. 15 and cannot turn 20 before Sept. 15. Players must be in school. $15 Madison-Mayodan residents, $20 nonresidents. $35 user fee card for individual, $50 for family. Volunteers needed. 548-2789.
 

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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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