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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 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. 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
■ Thanksgiving Dinner, noon, In Truth Ministries, 615 N. Scales St., Reidsville. For those in need of a meal. Free. Pastor Walter King, 634-1907.

FRIDAY
■ Holiday Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mayodan Book Store, 103 S. Second Avenue. Buy one book, get one free. Through Dec. 19, Christian, religion, spiritual and inspirational fiction books are 25 cents. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas weekends. 427-4229.

■ Chinqua Penn Plantation Holiday and Candlelight Tours, Nov. 26-Jan. 2, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Tours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Christmas. Candlelight tours with live music, 5-9 p.m. Saturdays. Candlelight evening, 5-9 p.m. New Year’s Eve. $25 adults, $15 seniors, military and students, $10 ages 6-16. $50 family-pack tickets at www.chinquapenn.com. 349-4576.

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

SATURDAY
■ C. H. Gover and Jerry McKinney Dedication Ceremony, 2 p.m., 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.

UPCOMING
■ Living Hope International Angels, 5 p.m. Nov. 28, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Orphans from China present a program of traditional Chinese dances and songs. 342-4227.

■ Draper Village Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. Nov. 30, Draper Children’s Park, Stadium Drive at Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Sponsored by Draper Village Merchants and American Legion Post 254. Caroling, hot chocolate, cookies and tree lighting. Free. 635-4940.

■ The Greatest Sights at Hanging Rock State Park, 6 p.m. Nov. 30, Visitor Center, Hanging Rock State Park, 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury. Presentation by park Superintendant Dave Cook will feature hidden places at the state park. Sponsored by Friends of Sauratown Mountains. Light refreshments. Free. Reservations: 650-14543 or respond on Friends of Sauratown Mountains Facebook page.

■ “Rock the Rec” Holiday Dance, 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For students in fifth through eighth grades. Featured DJ: Party Reinforcers. Tennis shoes or socks only. Con-cessions available. $3. 548-2789.

■ Night of Miracles Live Drive-Through Nativity, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Draper Christian Church, 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Free. 635-8932.

■ Candle Tea and Bazaar, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec.4, Leaksville Moravian Church, 712 McConnell Ave., Eden. Sanctuary program, Moravian cookies, sugar cake, love feast buns, stars, candles, chicken pies, crafts. Demonstrations of candle trimming, star making and cookie baking. Refreshments. 623-9440.

■ Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4, Shiloh Community Center, 3325 Settle Bridge Road, Stoneville. Sponsored by Amazing Grace Baptist Church Youth Group. Handmade jewelry, fruit cake, candles, bake sale, sourdough Amish friendship breads, candles, Thirty-One, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, decorations and more. 573-2909.

■ Mayodan Moravian Church Bazaar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 4, Mayodan Moravian Church, 104 S. Third Ave., Mayodan. Moravian baked goods, stained glass, local pottery, Moravian stars, craft items, Moravian chicken pies and more. Drawing for handmade quilt at 1 p.m. Moravian Putz tour and candlemaking demonstrations. Chicken pie lunch available. 548-2645

■ Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4 and 1- 4 p.m. Dec. 5, Dan River Art Market, 1122 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Rockingham County Arts Council event features art, music and refreshments. 349-4039.

■ Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, Dec. 4. Hike on private property next to Hanging Rock State Park. Meet at 10 a.m. at Moratock Park in Danbury to carpool to site. Dress in layers, wear waterproof boots, and bring lunch, water and walking stick. Trip coordinator: Julia Pyron, 344-0772 or e-mail meandmini@peoplepc.com. www.danriver.org.

■ Lunch With Santa and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4, RCC Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by the Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. $12 children, $15 adults includes lunch activities and ticket to 2:30 performance. Space is limited. Reservations and payment due Nov. 24. E-mail adirector@tgrc-nc.com or call 348-4141.

■ “An Enchanted Evening” Fund-raiser, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 County Club Drive, Reidsville. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and dancing to the Holiday Band. Presented by Annie Penn Hospital Foundation. Proceeds benefit Patient Services and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. $50. Tickets: 951-4595.

■ Christmas Homes Tour, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5. Sponsored by Main Street United Methodist’s Women of Reidsville. Homes include: Judy Wilkins, 1013 Sherwood Drive; Karen & Dan Daniel, 2015 Carpenter Drive; Ann French, 728 Crescent Drive; Lynn & Hil Peel, 2601 Ashcroft Drive; and Katherine & Bill Merritt, 1001 Benton Court. All homes in Reidsville. Tickets: $10 at Art On Market Street, The Cat’s Meow and homes on the tour or from any group member. 349-5020.

■ Christmas Tour of Homes, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 5. Presented by Eden Preservation Society. Homes on the tour: Johns-Osborne house, 1011 Center Church Road; Matthews-Hagood house, 114 N. Oakland Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Shaw home, 208 Green Knolls Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Billy D. Phillips home, 1581 Rhodes Road; and The Farabee, 1301 W. Washington St. $10. Tickets available at Barbour Studio & Gallery, Eden Chamber of Commerce, Riverhouse Gift & Gourmet, The Front Porch, Granny’s Variety & Antiques, Diamonds-n-Dust, Eden Historical Museum, from any society member and at homes on the tour. Proceeds benefit Preservation Society projects. 623-1043 or 623-3853.

■ Christmas Caroling and Performances, 3 p.m. Dec. 5, Morehead High School Best Auditorium, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Rockingham County Community Band and choruses from Holmes Middle School and Central, Draper, Douglass and Leaksville Spray elementary schools. Free. Food and spare change donations welcome. 623-29342.

■ Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony, 4 p.m. Dec. 5, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Sponsored by Annie Penn Auxiliary. Includes holiday entertainment and refreshments in dining room. Buy lights in memory or honor of a loved one or friend through Dec. 31. Forms are available at hospital information desk and at area churches. 951-4595.

■ Mayodan Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, Main Street and Second Avenue, Mayodan. Presented by Mayodan Preservation League. Tree lighting, traditional Christmas caroling and visit with Santa. 548-2241.

■ Holiday Book and Gift Sale, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 7, Annie Penn Hospital Main Lobby, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Presented by Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary. Selection of books and gifts at discounted prices. Proceeds benefit the purchase of hospital equipment and special projects. 951-4559.

■ Tree of Life Lighting Ceremony and Reception, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Morehead Hospital, Day Hospital Lobby, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Presented by Morehead Hospital Auxiliary. Symbolize love and admiration for special people with lovelights and starlights through Jan. 8. Minimum donation: $5 per lovelight, $100 per starlight. Donations are tax deductible. Make donations in gift shop or call 627-8510.

ONGOING
■ Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser. Presented by Madison Rescue Squad. Fraser firs cut from N.C. mountains sold for $18 to $27. Must order in advance; trees will be delivered Nov. 27 or Dec. 4. Orders: 427-8543 or e-mail rusty8005@hotmail.com.

■ Food Drive, through 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
UPCOMING
■ Blood Drive, 3-7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Ayersville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 310 N.C. 770, Mayodan. Sponsored by Ayersville Ruritan Club. In memory of Eddie Nelson. Photo ID required. 548-2025 or 548-3338.

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Dec. 1, 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.

■ Helping Other Parents Endure, support group, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. For bereaved parents. Group meets first Monday of each month. 349-3026.

■ Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, Annie Penn Hospital Womankind Center, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Photo ID required. Registration or information: 951-4674 or 951-4477.

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

TUESDAY
■ Writers’ Workshop of Rocking-ham 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.

UPCOMING
■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-2241.

■ Eden Fire Department Auxiliary Meeting, 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Fire Station 4, 135 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Open to wives, family members and community members interested in supporting firefighters during controlled burns, training and structure fires by providing hydration and snacks. edenfiredepartmentauxiliary@yahoo.com. Lois Dunn, 635-5491.

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

Seniors
UPCOMING
■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m. Nov. 29, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Hosted by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Music by the City Limits Band. Line dance lessons, 6 p.m. $5. No alcoholic beverages or smoking. 627-4711.

■ 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. 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 Nov. 23. Lunch at your own expense. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. Dec. 8, The Sirloin House, 207 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. 623-8554.

■ Southern Supreme Fruitcake Factory, Bear Creek, Dec. 9. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Maker of famous nutty fruitcake, rich chocolates, creamy pralines, country-fresh jams, jellies and more. Leave at 9 a.m.; return at 5 p.m. $25 due Dec. 1. Lunch is at your own expense. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

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.

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

■ Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness & Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Spend time with families that have adopted. Children welcome. Marjorie, 342-0375. www.osbornebaptist.com.

■ Countywide Chambers of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Dec. 8, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. 349-8481, 623-3336 or 548-6248.

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