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

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
■ Chinqua Penn Plantation Holiday and Candlelight Tours, through 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. New Year’s Eve candlelight tours, 5-9 p.m. $25 adults, $15 seniors, military and students, $10 ages 6-16. $50 for family pack; available online only. Tickets: www.chinquapenn.com or 349-4576.

■ Draper Village Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., 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., Visitors Center, Hanging Rock State Park, 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury. Presentation by park Superintendant Dave Cook will feature hidden places at the park. Sponsored by Friends of Sauratown Mountains. Light refreshments. Free. Reservations: 650-14543 or respond on Friends of Sauratown Mountains Facebook page.

■ 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
■ Carolina Brass Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Rockingham Community College, Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Concert is the college’s holiday gift to the community. Seasonal and holiday favorites, jokes and anecdotes. Concert followed by meet and greet with artists. Free. 342-4261, Ext. 2297.

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 Christmas weekend. 427-4229.

■ Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Woodmont United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1926 Richardson Drive, Reidsville. Presented by United Methodist Men. Carryout orders available. Tickets available at the door or from any United Methodist Men member. $7 adults, $3.50 12 and younger. 349-8773 or 349-8379.

■ “Rock the Rec” Holiday Dance, 6 p.m., 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. Concessions 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.

SATURDAY
■ Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Madison United Methodist Church, 110 Academy St., Madison. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Holiday crafts, baked goods, holiday decorations and ornaments, shared treasures booth, breakfast. 548-6658.

■ Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 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., 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

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

■ Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; also 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. Hike on private property adjacent 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.

■ Draper Children’s Christmas Parade, 11 a.m. Dec. 4. Sponsored by Draper Volunteer Fire Department. Parade begins at Meadow Road and Main Street, turns left on Fieldcrest Road, turns south through Draper Village and ends at Fieldcrest Road and Stadium Drive, Eden. Floats, marching bands, church groups, clowns, antique cars and Santa Claus. 635-2233 or e-mail draperparade@yahoo.com.

■ 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., 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.

UPCOMING
■ Christmas Homes Tour, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5. Sponsored by Main Street United Methodist’s Women of Reidsville. Homes: Judy Wilkins, 1013 Sherwood Drive; Karen and Dan Daniel, 2015 Carpenter Drive; Ann French, 728 Crescent Drive; Lynn and Hil Peel, 2601 Ashcroft Drive; and Katherine and 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: 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 available at hospital information desk and 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.

ONGOING
■ Rent-a-Santa, Dec. 1-22. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department, 308 E. Stadium Drive. Let Santa visit your home, church or party. $30 for city residents.
623-2110, Ext. 3030.

■ Stockings of Literacy Tree, through Dec. 23, Rockingham County Literacy Project, 705-A Washington St., Eden. Sponsor a stocking in honor or memorialize a special friend or family member. Person honored will receive gift notification. $6 donation per stocking. Money used to buy books, software and other materials.
627-0007 or www.rcliteracyproject.org.

■ 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 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
MONDAY
■ Blood Drive, 3-7:30 p.m., 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.

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.

UPCOMING
■ 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.

Seniors
MONDAY
■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m., 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.

TUESDAY
■ Trip to N.C. Museum of Art. 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.

THURSDAY
■ Hamrick’s and K&W, Greensboro. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Leave at 9 a.m.; return at 5 p.m. Lunch 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.

TUESDAY
■ Bow-Making Class, 5 p.m., 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.

FRIDAY
■ 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.