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Fun stuff
TODAY
■ Concert in the Park, 3-5 p.m., Kiwanis Amphitheatre, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Sponsored by the Eden Recreation Department. Featuring the Rockingham County Community Band. Bring lawn chairs or blanket. Concessions available. Free. 627-4711. 

MONDAY
■ Habitat Yard Sale Restore, 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Building materials, house items. Donations welcomed. Pick-up available. 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. 706-2144.

WEDNESDAY
■ Steppin’ Out Shaggin’ Club, 7 p.m., Whistle Jacket Grille, 441 Mebane Bridge Road, Eden. DJ weekly. 623-5593.

THURSDAY
■ Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays in March, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Used Book Store, 103 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Presented by Friends of Western Rockingham Library. March: members’ half-off sale. Prices $1 or less. Memberships available. 427-4229.

FRIDAY
■ Charlotte’s Web, 7:30 p.m. April 1, 2, 8 and 9 and 2:30 p.m. April 3 and 10, RCC Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. $10 adults, $7 students. 627-0228. www.tgrc-nc.com. 

SATURDAY
■ Dan River Basin Association’s First Saturday Outing. Float down 5.2 miles of the Smith River in Henry County. Meet at 10 a.m. at Bassett canoe access, 271 Trent Hill Drive, Bassett, Va. Supply boat, paddles, life jackets, water and lunch. Wear shoes for wading and water-shedding artificial fabric or wool, and bring a change of clothing. Trip coordinator: Charlie Williams, 337-8843 or chawilliams59@yahoo.com. www.danriver.org.

■ Community Festival: Celebrate the Son! 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Bethel Evangelical Covenant Church, 8130 N.C. 65 (Bethany Community), Summerfield. Easter egg hunt, food, bounce house, games, live Christian rock, gospel and bluegrass music. Free. 951-2880.

■ Hats From the Attic Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays beginning April 2, Eden Historical Museum, 656 Washington St., Eden. $1. 623-0773. www.edenpreservation.org.

■ All-You-Can-Eat Pinto Bean Supper, 5-7 p.m., Leaksville Moravian Church, 712 McConnell St., Eden. Includes pintos, slaw, corn bread, stewed potatoes, dessert and drink. $5. 623-9440 or 623-2974.

■ “Illusions of the King,” 7:30 p.m., Morehead High School’s Best Auditorium, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Presented by school’s Best Auditorium Benefit Series. Featuring award-winning Elvis impersonator Keith Henderson. Proceeds benefit seat-replacement project. $10 adults, $5 students. Tickets available at Eden Drug, Layne’s Pharmacy and Morehead High School. 623-2932.  

UPCOMING
■ Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m. April 8, Settle, Scales and Market streets, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corporation and EZ Street Cruisers Car Club. Live music, antique and classic cars. Downtown merchants and restaurants open. 347-2307. 

■ Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m. April 9, Dan Valley Golf Course, 6564 N.C. 135, Stoneville. Fundraiser for the Rockingham Wildcats, USSSA basketball team. Bring your own team. $50 per player. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration deadline: April 5. 548-6808 or Donald Corns, 681-7850.

■ MS Walk, 8:30 a.m. April 9, The Penn House, 324 Maple Ave., Reidsville. Presented by Central North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Registration at 8:30 a.m.; walk at 10 a.m. New, shorter route. Lunch. Registration open for fundraising, teams or individuals. Participants are asked to raise $200 in pledges. Volunteers welcome. Registration: 299-4136 or www.walkMSncc.org. 

■ Eden’s Got Talent, 7 p.m. April 9, Morehead High School Best Auditorium, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. Presented by Morehead Hospital Foundation. Prizes: $200 (first), $100 (second), $50 (third). Proceeds benefit Morehead Hospital Equipment Fund for pediatric and cancer needs and Duane R. Best Auditorium Seat Replacement Project. Tickets: $10; available at foundation office in Wright Diagnostic Building or at door. 627-6334 or www.morehead.org.  

■ Poker Run, 1 p.m. April 10, Stoneville Park, 100 Priddy Loop, Stoneville. Proceeds benefit Stoneville Fireman’s Association. Registration at 1 p.m.; ride at 2 p.m. Hot dogs after ride. 50/50 raffle. $20. Lee Joyce, 573-3066, or Chuck Davis, 589-5284.

■ Antiques Extravaganza, April 15-16, Farris Memorial Park, 2878 Park Road, Mayodan. Presented by Town of Mayodan. Furniture, paintings, pottery, glass, clocks, dolls, toys, military items and more. Real Americana antiques only; no crafts or reproductions. Rain or shine. Early bird discounts on dealer spaces. Carnival food vendors and sponsorships available. Michael Wilkins, Madison-Maydon Recreation Department, 548-2789.

■ Bicycle Show, Swapmeet and Ride, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16, Tri-City Ford, 912 S. Van Buren Road (N.C. 14), Eden. Co-sponsored by Reidsville Bicycles. Awards, live music, door prizes and games. All bikes welcome. No entry fee or admission. www.reidsvillebicycles.com or call Chris at (800) 948-1269.

■ Sixth Annual Rubber Duck Regatta, 1 p.m. April 16, Spray Mercantile Building and Canal, 413 Church St., Eden. Sponsored by city of Eden, Spray Mercantile Building and Three Rives Outfitters. Prizes: First place, $500; second, $250 gas card; third, $100; Lame Duck Award for last duck across the finish line, $100. Food, Easter photos, entertainment and balloon sculptures. Adopt a duck: $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets: Eden City Hall Tourism Development, Eden Chamber of Commerce, Eden Drug, Party Plus, Riverhouse Gourmet, Santana’s and Three Rivers Outfitters. 623-7789, Ext. 3021. 

Health & Fitness
MONDAY
■ Flu/Pneumonia Vaccines, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Rockingham County Department of Public Health, 37 NC. 65, Wentworth. Bring Medicare/HMO or Medicaid card. If not covered: $29.75 flu vaccine, $50.35 pneumonia vaccine. Appointments: 342-8141.

TUESDAY
■ Weight Watchers, noon Tuesdays, Annie Penn Dining Room D, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Jean Rourk 342-7465.

WEDNESDAY
■ Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Morehead High School, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. By appointment only: 627-7731. Photo ID required. Information: 349-3434.

ONGOING
■ Summer Teen Volunteer Program. Applications accepted until April 29, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Must be 14 by June 1. Enrollment limited. Program is June 27-Aug. 12. 951-4559.

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.

■ Exercise Class, 8:30-9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Sit-down or stand-up class uses resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. 627-4711.

■ Senior Aerobics, 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Free for 55 and older. 349-1088.

■ Senior Aerobics, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Owens Building, Room 110, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Free for 55 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Fit & Strong Exercise Program, 10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Program to ease arthritis symptoms and promote active lifestyle. Free. Registration: 548-2789.

■ Tax Assistance, 10-4 Mondays and 10-12 Wednesdays, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Free tax preparation provided by IRS Certified Community Volunteers. Appointments, 627-4711.

TUESDAY
■ A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls, 10 a.m. March 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; and May 3,10. Center for Active Retirement, RCC, Owens Building, Room 102, N.C. 65, Wentworth. View falls and fear of falling as controllable; set realistic goals for increasing activity; change environment to reduce risk; and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. Free for 55 and older. Supplies and refreshments provided. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Tax Assistance, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Assistance provided by VITA. Appointments: 349-1088.

FRIDAY
■ Genealogy Class, 1:30 p.m. Fridays, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Learn to explore your family history. Free. 627-4711.

RCC
TUESDAY
■ Toxic Waste in the Workplace, 6 p.m. 29, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, Room 206. Presented by Small Business Center. Identify toxic people and their effects on the work environment; learn the power of forgiveness and apology; and develop a plan for detoxification. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

Etc.
TUESDAY
■ Made in the Triad Business Breakfast, 8 a.m., Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 Country Club Road, Reidsville. Educational event for Rockingham County business professionals. Presentation by Harry Davis, economist and professor at Appalachian State University and dean of the N.C. School of Banking. Free. Registration required. Pat Smith, 394-0112 or pat.smith@newbridgebank.com. 

WEDNESDAY
■ Free Pesticide Collection Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rockingham County Agriculture Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Disposal Assistance program. Nearly all pesticides accepted. Save any portion of label to help identify material. Unknown material not accepted. For gas cylinders or containers greater than 5 gallons, call Kathryn Holmes at 342-8230. 

THURSDAY
■ Women’s Softball Open League Organizational Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Any team interested in participating must have representative present. At least four teams needed to have league. 623-7789, Ext. 3026.

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