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TODAY
■ Help fill backpacks with Eden Drug and the Eden Chamber of Commerce. Collecting school supplies at the Eden Chamber of Commerce, 678 S. Van Buren Road, through today to fill backpacks for 2,000 Eden elementary school children. Businesses, civic groups and individuals are invited to help. Backpacks may be picked up beginning Aug. 8 at Eden Drug, 103 W. Stadium Drive, Eden. Financial contributions accepted. Pete Crouch, 627-4854, or Jean Ann Wood, 623-3336.  

■ Carolina ’ShineFest, noon-6 p.m., downtown Madison. A celebration of the legacy of moonshine in the Carolinas. Tour a legal moonshine distillery, enjoy foot-tapping music, art and crafts, and shake hands with Junior Johnson. Rain or shine. Free admission and parking. www.carolina shinefest.com. 

MONDAY
■ Rockingham County Habitat Restore “Yard Sale,” 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 249 The Boulevard, Eden. Household and remodeling items. Tax-deductible donations welcome. Large-item pickup available: 627-0160.

■ Ladies’ Captain’s Choice Golf, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Plantation Golf Club, 190 Clubhouse Road, Reidsville. Join Plantation Ladies Golf Association for nine holes of golf. Register by 4:30 p.m. Tee off at 5:30 p.m. Information: 342-6191.

TUESDAY
■ Downtown Farmers’ Market, 6 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Market Square, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. 349-1099. www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

■ Free Hot Dogs, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Salem United Methodist Church, Salem Church Road and Wentworth Street, Reidsville. 627-0132.

■ Downtown Jamboree, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Reidsville Exhibit Center, 223 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Bluegrass and country mix. $5.

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic. 706-2144.

WEDNESDAY
■ Rockingham County Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Chinqua Penn stables, Wentworth Street, Reidsville. Food stamps accepted. 349-5512. www.co.rockingham.nc.us/farmark.htm.

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

■ Music at the Mural, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 3, Washington and Henry Streets, Eden. Musicians from a broad variety of musical genres are performing. Bring a folding chair and picnic. Free. Bret Hart, hipworks@embarqmail.com.

THURSDAY
■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m.  Market Square, corner of Scales and Settle Streets. Sponsored by the News & Record. 349-8481.  

■ 2011 NewBridge Bank Invitational Cheerleading Jamboree, 7 p.m., NewBridge Bank Park, 408 Bellemeade Street, Greensboro. Presented by Solis Women’s Health. Sponsored by NewBridge Bank. Gates open at 6 p.m. $5 admission; free to children 6 and younger. www.newbridge
bankjamboree.com.

■ Movie Night at Market Square, 8:30 p.m., Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. 349-1099. www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

FRIDAY
■ 2011 Artist Open Studio Tour. Rockingham County Arts Council is accepting applications until Sept. 1 from artists and businesses to participate in the tour. Artists encouraged to submit bio and images by Aug. 5 to ensure inclusion in promotional materials. Tour will take place Nov. 11-12. Artists will showcase art to visitors in their own studios /homes or at participating area businesses. An exhibit will be at the Dan River Art Market & Gallery November 10-14 with a closing reception Nov. 12.  No late registrations accepted.  www.artsinrockingham.org. Kathryn Gauldin, director@artsinrockingham.org or 349-4039.

■ Book Sale, 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. Memberships available at store for $10. 427-4229.

■ Yard Sale, 3-8 p.m., Ayersville Ruritan Center, 533 N.C. 770, Mayodan. Sponsored by Ayersville Ruritan Club. Proceeds used to benefit those in need. 548-3338.

■ Madison 1st Friday Cruisefest 2011, 4:30-8:30 p.m., downtown Madison. Classic and antique cars, trucks and more. Special musical entertainment, free giveaways and a 50/50 raffle. Restaurants and downtown businesses open late. Free. Janet Silver, 280-5118, or Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, 548-6248.

SATURDAY
■ Dan River Basin Asso-ciation’s First Saturday Outing, 10 a.m.  Take a 12.3-mile float from Long Island to Brookneal on Virginia’s wild and scenic Staunton River. Meet at 10 a.m. at Food Lion parking lot, 425 Lusardi Street, Brookneal, Va. Bring your boat, life jacket, lunch, water and rain gear. Sunscreen and hat recommended. Free. Terry Painter, 336-592-6201, or kip96@live.com. www.danriver.org.  

UPCOMING
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Aug. 9, Laynes Family Pharmacy, 509 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. For members and prospective members. 623-3336. 

■ Eat Out ... Help Out, Aug. 9. Participating restaurants in Rockingham County will donate 10% of the day’s sales to Meals on Wheels. Help fight senior hunger. Visit www.adtsrc.org or www.facebook.com/ADTSRC to see list of restaurants or to become a participating restaurant.

■ ARC Concert, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. For special adults and families. 338-3776.

■ 2011 Football Jamboree, 6 p.m. Aug. 12, Rockingham County High School Football Stadium, 180 High School Road, Reidsville; West Davidson High School, 189 Vi Mae Drive, Lexington; and presented by Champion, Mount Tabor High School, 342 Petree Road, Winston-Salem. Sponsored by NewBridge Bank. Gates open at 5 p.m. $5, free to children 6 and younger. www.newbridge bankjamboree.com. 

■ Reidsville Downtown Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 12, Settle, Scales and Market Streets, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corporation, EZ Street Cruisers Car Club and the city of Reidsville. Music, antique and classic cars. Downtown merchants open. Bring a canned food item. 347-2307. 

■ 5th Annual Prayer Walk, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 13, Rockingham County Public Schools. Walk at the school of your choice. Trained leaders on  site. Information: Bill Duke, 342-4227. 

■ School Supplies Giveaway, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 13, First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. Students in kindergarten to 12th grade invited to pick up free supplies. 616-7754. 

■ The Eden Cruise, 4 p.m. Aug. 13, Sonic Drive-In, 104 E. Harris Place, Eden. Hosted by Three Rivers Chapter AACA. All makes and models welcome. Live performances. Second Saturdays monthly through October. 635-2653.

■ Citizens Academy, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 1 to Nov. 3. For residents of Eden; presented by city of Eden. Helps improve understanding, communication and cooperation between government and residents. Lectures and interactive activities. Applications accepted until Aug. 22. Applications available at City Hall, Eden Chamber of Commerce, Eden Public Library and www.edennc.us. 

■ Mayodan Homecoming Festival, Sept. 10. Mayodan Preservation League accepting applications for festival vendors. Event from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in downtown Mayodan. Features food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s activities, bingo and more. $25 per space; $50 with electricity hookup. Deadline for vendor applications: Aug. 31. Applications: 548-6776. Information: 548-2241.

Health & Fitness
MONDAY
■ Weight Watchers, 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 729 Washington St., Eden. Weigh in 30 minutes before meeting. Monthly pass, 17-week pass or pay as you go. Diane Hyler, evenings, 627-7643, or email hylerd@rockinghamcc.edu.

■ Helping Other Parents Endure, 7 p.m., Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. For bereaved parents. 349-3026. 

TUESDAY
■ Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Madison Presbyterian Church, 204 W. Decatur St., Madison. In August, donors receive a coupon for free box of  chocolate-dipped fruit as a thank you from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 445-2202. Information: 349-3434. 

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

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 16, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Event for adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet friends, play games, make crafts and enjoy snacks. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.  

WEDNESDAY
■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m., Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Female cancer patients invited for a makeover by volunteer cosmetologists. Patients receive kits worth $200. Registration: 951-4501.   

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Reidsville YMCA, 504 S. Main St., Reidsville. In August, donors receive a coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit as a thank you from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-6400 or 349-8858. Information: 349-3434. 

THURSDAY
■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy St., Eden. In August, donors receive a coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434. 

■ Breast-feeding Class, 6:30 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Registration: 627-6323.

SATURDAY
■ Lamaze class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Class assists expectant parents in preparing for childbirth experience. Includes tour of Birthing Center. Registration: 627-6323.

■ Type O Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. In August, donors receive a coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit as a thank you from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434. 

UPCOMING
■ Rockingham County Alz-heimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Aug. 8, Penn Nursing Center, South Day Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For family, friends and caregivers. 951-4674 or 951-6034.   

■ Community of Hope, 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Smith-McMichael Cancer Center conference room, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Topic: Exploring self-esteem and intimacy. Designed to help patients and families cope with cancer. Marcia McQueen, 623-9711, Ext. 2482.     

■ Moving for a Healthy You, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Eden Library, 598 S. Pierce St., Eden. Presented by Rockingham County Public Library and Rockingham County Department of Public Health. Series will discuss benefits and importance of physical activity and include demonstrations. Registration: Tara Martin, 342-8149; Beverly Scurry, 342-8258; or Michael Roche, 627-1106. 

■ Blood Drive, 11:30-4 p.m. Aug. 10, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. In August, donors receive a coupon for free box  of chocolate-dipped fruit as a thank you from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 951-4645 or 951-4853. Information: 349-3434. 

■ Blood Drive, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. In August, donors receive a coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit as a thank you from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 623-9711. Information: 349-3434.

■ Brother/Sister Preparation Class, 6 p.m. Aug. 11, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. One-day course to prepare older children for the arrival of a new baby. Includes basic information, safe play and tour of birthday center. Registration: 627-6323

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Annie Penn Hospital, Short Stay Waiting Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For people considering total knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357. 

Meetings
MONDAY
■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m., Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St. 548-2241. 

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

UPCOMING
■ Mayodan Town Council, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Mayodan Municipal Building, 210 W. Main St. 427-0241.  

■ Wentworth Ruritan Club, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 N.C. 65. Monette Rich, 951-2526, or Mary Jo Boswell, 342-4346. 

■ Writer’s Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m. Aug. 9 and 23, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, Wentworth. Open to aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806.

■ Reidsville City Council, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead St. 349-1034. 

■ Two Rivers Quilt Guild, 1 p.m. Aug. 11, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. 627-4711.

■ Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Madison Municipal Building, 120 N. Market St. 427-0221. 

Seniors
MONDAY
■ Exercise Class, 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. Sit-down or stand-up exercises using resistance bands, balls and hand 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.

■ Rusty Hinges Stretching, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Free for 55 and older. 349-1088.

TUESDAY
■ Dance Class, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Free for 55 and older. 349-1088.

■ Staying Strong Exercise Program, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Combination of Revive, Chair Aerobics and Fit & Strong program. Four-week program. Free. 548-2789.

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

UPCOMING
■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m. Aug. 10, The Sirloin House, 207 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. 623-8554. 

RCC
SATURDAY
■ Wood Turning Workshops, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. from August to November, N.C. 65, Wentworth. James “Red” Saunders will teach one-day workshops. Small wooden bowls: Aug. 6, Sept. 10 and Nov. 5; Wooden boxes: Aug. 13, Sept. 24 and Nov. 19; Christmas Ornaments: Aug. 20 and Oct. 8; and Wine stoppers: Aug. 27 and Oct. 22. $30 each. Registration and prepayment required. Supplies cost extra. 342-4261, Ext. 2177.

Etc.
WEDNESDAY
■ Genealogy Research, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Family History Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, Eden. Facility has access to thousands of records. 623-7154.

FRIDAY
■ Eden Youth Football Camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, 1026 Harris St., Eden. With Antico Dalton, Natron Means, Mo Collins and Don Jones. Improve your football skills, speed and agility with pro athletes and certified performance coaches. $40. Registration: 627-7960 or (704) 999-1148. Forms available at www.bgceden.com.

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

UPCOMING
■ Vaccination and Heartworm Check Clinic, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 13, Town & Country Pet Care, 7741 N.C. 14, Eden. Proceeds benefit Rockingham County Canine Club and Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network. $5-$20. 349-4918. 

ONGOING
■ Farris Memorial Park Fall Soccer Registration, through Aug. 5, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For ages 3-17. Age cut-off date: Sept. 15. $40. Michael Wilkins, 548-2789 or 548-9572.

■ Registration for youth football, volleyball and cheerleading, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Flag football, ages 5-6; tackle football; ages 7-12; cheerleaders, ages 7-12; volleyball, ages 9-15. Age cut-off date: Sept. 15. $15 residents, $20 nonresidents. User fee: $35 individual or $50 family. Volleyball and flag football must purchase jersey for $12. Cheerleaders: pompoms, $12; uniform cost to be determined. Registration deadline: Aug. 12. Thad Shermer, 548-2789 or 548-9572.