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Holiday events
TODAY
■ 54th Anniversary Chrismons Tree Viewing, 3-5 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 314 W. Main St., Danville, Va. (434) 792-5795 www.chrismon.org.

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. Candlelight tours with live music, 5-9 p.m. Saturday. 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.

ONGOING
■ 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. 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.

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. 427-4229.

UPCOMING
■ ARC Dance, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13, RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. For special adults and their families. 338-3776.

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

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

TUESDAY
■ Blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., 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., Bethany Fire Department, 6052 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Photo ID required. Appointments: 951-2187. Information: 349-3434.

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

THURSDAY
■ 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 knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.

Meetings
UPCOMING
■ Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 2, Danbury Public Library, 1104 Main St., Danbury. Local genealogist Esther Johnson will talk about genealogy research at Carlos Surratt Research Room in Surry County. Members available to answer questions about researching your family tree. Light refreshments. Free. vickiwebster66@earthlink.net.      

■ 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. Group improves lives of companion animals in Rockingham County. 791-4606 or www.apsrc.org. 

Seniors
MONDAY
■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m., 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 alcohol or smoking. 627-4711.

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

RCC
UPCOMING
■ Final Spring Semester Registration, noon-7 p.m. Jan. 3 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 4, Whitcomb Student Center, Wentworth. 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
■ Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness & Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7, Osborne Baptist Church, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Spend time with families that have adopted. Children welcome. Marjorie, 342-0375. www.osbornebaptist.com.

■ 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. 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. CutlineJoseph Rodriguez/News & Record

■ Chinqua Penn Plantation’s holiday tours continue through Jan. 2. For more information, call 349-4576 or visit www.chinquapenn.com.