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Fun stuff
TODAY
■ Holiday Bake Sale, 2-5 p.m., Pace-Stone, 663 Washington St., Eden. Presented by Eden Preservation Society. Information or to contribute baked goods: Pam, 623-2348, or Jean, 623-2225.

■ Holiday Open House, 2-5 p.m., Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Washington Street, Eden. Presented by the Olde Leaksville Downtown Merchants. Afternoon of holiday shopping and refreshments.

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
■ Books Are Fun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18 and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Hosted by Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

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. 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.

■ Kiwanis Pancake Supper, 4:30-8 p.m., Morehead High School Cafeteria, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Sponsored by Home Savings Bank and McDonald’s of Eden. $5, $2.50 children.

■ Hot Dog Supper, 5-8 p.m., Bridge Street Recreation Center, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Includes two hot dogs, chips and drink. Proceeds benefit needy kids at Christmas. $5. 623-5559.

■ Reidsville Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6-8 p.m., downtown Reids­ville. Tree-lighting ceremony at Mural Park. Enjoy traditional Christmas carols, lighting of the Christmas tree, Santa Claus’ arrival, refreshments, hayrides, holiday shopping and more. 347-2307.

SATURDAY
■ Rockingham County Extension and Community Volunteers Fall Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Agricultural Building, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Handcrafted gifts, quilts, wall hanging and pillow raffle. Baked goods, holiday decorations, door prizes. 342-8230.

■ Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dan River Masonic Lodge, 110 Decatur St., Madison. Vendors, homemade items, refreshment and door prizes.

■ Bazaar, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., First Congregational Christian Church, 1863 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Community event with handmade and unique gifts. Proceeds benefit Rolling Ridge Farm, which provides therapeutic horse rides for disabled children. 349-6738.

■ Triad Harmony Express, 7 p.m., RCC, Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Triad Harmony Express, a popular barbershop chorus, presents a hilarious musical medical spoof, “Warning! Harmony Pandemic!” $5, free for RCC students, faculty and staff with current RCC identification. Buy tickets at the bookstore or at the door. 342-4261, Ext. 2297.

UPCOMING
■ Leaksville Nighttime Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Washington Street to King’s Highway, Eden. Presented by Olde Leaksville Merchants. 627-1332.

■ C.H. Gover and Jerry McKinney Dedication Ceremony, 2 p.m. Nov. 27, Draper Christmas Tree Park, corner of Stadium Drive and Fieldcrest Road, Eden. American Legion Post 254 will dedicate the American and Christian flags in memory of C. H. Gover and Jerry McKinney.

ONGOING
■ Food Drive, Nov. 13-Dec. 21, Diamonds-N-Dust , 430 W. Kings Highway, Eden. Donate five cans of food and get five jewelry items cleaned free. Donate 10 cans of food for entry in diamond jewelry giveaway. Donations benefit local food pantries. 627-0447.

Health
TODAY
■ Surviving the Holidays, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 14 and 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 16, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. For people who have lost a loved one or who struggle during the holidays for any reason. Free. Nori Torbert, 951-2287 or 349-6508.

MONDAY
■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m., Smith-McMichael Cancer Center, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn to conceal physical side effects sometimes experienced while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Registration required. 623-9713.

TUESDAY
■ Parkinson’s Disease, 2 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Information and encouragement for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s Disease. Refreshments. 627-6199.

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m.. 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.

Meetings
MONDAY
■ Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association Meeting, 7 p.m., 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 427-0241.

■ 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. Participants share experiences with other caregivers. Lunch provided. Free. Registration: 548-2789, 361-0971 or 361-0712.

■ Rockingham County Local Food Coalition Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Agriculture Building, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension. RSVP to Brenda Sutton, brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu or 342-8230.

■ Rockingham County Amateur Radio Club, 7 p.m., American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. For current operators and anyone interested in becoming an amateur ham radio operator. 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. All active and retired federal employees, including postal and military, are welcome. Tom Lovell, 623-1081.

THURSDAY
■ “Going, Going, Sold” Brunch, 9:30 a.m., The Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by The Christian Women’s Club of Eden. Special feature: annual auction with Linda Wyatt. Bring your baked goods, crafts or anything you would like to sell. Speaker: LaVanda Moore from Spruce Pines with “When You Are at the End of Your Rope, Tie a Knot in It and Hang On!” $10. Shelby Baker, 939-2230, or Mary Robertson, 342-1524.

■ Grandparents Raising Grand-children Lunch and Learn, 10 a.m.-noon, Caregivers of Rockingham County, 219 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Discussion, information and networking with other grandparents. Lunch provided. Free. 361-0971.

■ Rockingham County Public Library Board of Trustees, 4 p.m., Mayodan Public Library, 101 N. 10th Ave. 627-1106.

SATURDAY
■ Rockingham County Federated Republican Women, 8:30 a.m., The Sirloin House, 207 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. Conservative women invited. Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Meeting 9:15 a.m. 427-3276 or 548-6845.

UPCOMING
■ Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. Nov. 21, Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Group improves lives of companion animals in Rockingham County. 791-4606 or www.apsrc.org.

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

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

■ Trip to Tanger Outlet Mall, Mebane. 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.

THURSDAY
■ Fall Fling, 11 a.m., Reidsville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. Games, prizes and refreshments. 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.

■ Medicare Made Clear, 2 p.m., Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Free seminar sponsored by United Healthcare to teach people eligible for Medicare about how it works. Refreshments. 548-9572.

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

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

UPCOMING
■ 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
■ “Holiday Stress Management for Working Women,” 6 p.m., 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
■ 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
■ N.C. House Representative Bert Jones, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.

THURSDAY
■ Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., CJ&K Ice Cream Shop, 120 W. Murphy St., Madison. 548-6248.

■ Fall is For Planting, 9 a.m., Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension. Rockingham County Agriculture Center landscape project, proper planting demonstration. Topics: site preparation, planting a tree, shrubs and grasses, sunken boulder placement, and mulching. Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230.

■ Bow-Making Class, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and 5 p.m. Nov. 30, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $10, $7 65 and older. Includes materials and instructions for two bows. Bring materials to make more bows. Limited to 10 participants per class. Registration: 548-2789.

ONGOING
■ Basketball Registration, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris St., Eden. Registration begins Oct. 25 for ages 7 to 18. 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.