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Holiday events
TODAY
■ Christmas Cantata, 11 a.m., East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Adult choir presents “O Holy Night.” 342-1517. 

■ 54th Anniversary Chrismons Tree Viewing, 3-5 p.m. Sundays Dec. 19 and 26 and 7-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Dec. 25, Ascension Lutheran Church, 314 W. Main St., Danville, Va. (434) 792-5795 www.chrismon.org.

■ Children’s Christmas Play, 5 p.m., East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Children will perform “Grandpa’s Christmas Story.” 342-1517. 

■ Christmas Cantata, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Draper, 1017 Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Choir will present the Christmas cantata “The Journey of Christmas.” 635-3411.

■ “Night of the Father’s Love” Christmas Cantata, 6 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 7860 N.C. 87, Reidsville. Presented by The Sanctuary Choir. Candlelight communion afterward. 349-7474.

■ Christmas Program, 6 p.m., Jerusalem United Holy Church, 633 Prince-Williams St., Reidsville. Sunday school and church celebrate with song, praise, two plays and more. 349-6280 or 349-8050.

■ “It All Happened in the Country,” 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Christmas musical. 342-4227.

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 (online only). Tickets: www.chinquapenn.com or 349-4576.

MONDAY
■ Santa Hotline, Dec. 20 and 22. Presented by Eden Parks & Recreation Department, 308 E. Stadium Drive. For anyone who wants Santa to call your children. Free. 623-2110, Option 3. 

FRIDAY
■ Community Christmas Meal, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Draper Christian Church, 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Transportation available from Salvation Army on Morgan Road to the church beginning at 11 a.m. Free. 635-8932.

■ Christmas Eve Candlelight Carols and Communion Service, 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. 342-4227.

■ Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Communion, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. 635-3103.

■ Candlelight Service and Holy Communion, 11 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. 349-6017.

ONGOING
■ Christmas Memory Candles, through Dec. 20, Danview Cemetery, Fieldcrest Road, Eden. Let us light a candle on Christmas Eve in memory of your loved one, including those not buried at Danview. Candles lit at dusk Christmas Eve with memorials listed in a booklet available at the lighting. Donations support Danview Cemetery maintenance. Contact Bev. Coleman at Diamonds-N-Dust, 627-0447, or Karen Johnson at Johnson’s Motors, 635-1289.

■ 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.

■ Rent-a-Santa, through Dec. 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 in memoriam of 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. 

■ Tree of Hope, through Dec. 31, 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. Forms available at hospital information desk and area churches. 951-4595.

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

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 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.

Blood drives
All December donors will be registered to win one of two pairs of Delta Airline tickets. Donors from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2 also will receive a Red Cross T-shirt.

UPCOMING
■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Victory Chevrolet, 4417 N.C. 704, Madison. Photo ID required. Appointments: 427-5151. Information: 349-3434.

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 28, Reidsville Christian Church, 1220 South Park Road, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-6616, Ext. 203. Information: 349-3434.

■ Blood drive, 3-7:30 p.m. Dec. 28, Bethany Fire Department, 6052 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 951-2187. Information: 349-3434.

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 29, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Sponsored by Oregon Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Zion Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont St., Reidsville. Sponsored by Rachel Chestnut BloodStock. Photo ID required. Appointments: 520-0179. Information: 349-3434.

■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Kings Highway Christian Church, 417 W. Kings Highway, Eden. Type O needed. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-1766. Information: 349-3434.

Health
UPCOMING
■ Helping Other Parents Endure, support group, 7 p.m. Jan. 3, Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. For bereaved parents. Group meets first Monday of each month. 349-3026.  

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Jan. 5, 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. 

■ Rockingham County Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Jan. 10, Penn Nursing Center, South Day Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For family, friends and caregivers. 951-4674 or 951-6034. 

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For people considering total knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.

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. 

MONDAY
■ Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association, 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 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.

UPCOMING
■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m. Jan. 3, Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 548-2241.  

■ Eden Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m. Jan. 4, Fire Station 4, 135 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Help support firefighters during controlled burns, training and structure fires by providing hydration and snacks. Open to the public. Volunteers needed. edenfiredepartmentauxiliary@yahoo.com. Lois Dunn, 635-5491. 

■ Stoneville Town Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 4, Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St., Stoneville. 573-9393. 

■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 10, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St., Mayodan. 427-0241. 

■ Wentworth Ruritan Club, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 N.C. 65, Wentworth. 613-0474 or 432-0668. 

■ Reidsville City Council, 3 p.m. Jan. 12, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St., Reidsville. 349-1034. 

■ Reidsville Mothers of Pre­-schoolers, 9-11:45 a.m. Jan. 13, 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. Jan. 13, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Quilters share their talents. 627-4711.

■ Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St. 427-0221.

■ Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. Jan. 16, Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 N.C. 65, Wentworth.  791-4606 or www.apsrc.org. 

Seniors
UPCOMING
■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m. Dec. 27, CB Hut, Boone Road, Eden. Hosted by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Music from a variety of CDs. Line dance lessons, 6 p.m. $5. No alcoholic beverages or smoking. 627-4711.

■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. Jan. 12, The Sirloin House, 207 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. 623-8554.

RCC
ONGOING
■ Final Spring Semester Registration, noon-7 p.m. Jan. 3 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 4, Whitcomb Student Center, Wentworth. Applicants urged to complete the admission process by Dec. 22. College closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3. 342-4261, Ext. 2333. 

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

UPCOMING
■ Rockingham County Countywide Coffee, 8 a.m. Jan. 12, Rockingham Community College, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Eden, Reidsville and Western Rockingham chambers of commerce. 623-3336, 349-8481 or 548-6248.

ONGOING
■ Pearman Ball Park Spring Sports Registration, through Jan. 30, Bethany School Gym, N.C. 65, Reidsville. T-ball, baseball and girls’ softball. Registration: $35 or maximum of $70 per family; due with registration form. Copy of birth certificate required for new players 9 and older. Medical release and parent’s code of conduct must be signed. Wayne Barham, 951-2880; Tammy Knight, 951-0023; or David Martin, 240-2323.