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TODAY
■ Sales tax holiday continues through 11:59 p.m. today. Items exempt from sales tax: clothing, footwear and school supplies $100 or less per item; sports and recreation equipment $50 or less per item; school instructional materials $300 or less per item; computer supplies $250 or less per item; and computers $3,500 or less per item. Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals are not covered by exemption. www.dor.state.nc.us/taxes/sales/salestax_holiday.html.

MONDAY
■ Backpacks Giveaway begins, Eden Drug, 103 W. Stadium Drive. Financial contributions accepted. For elementary schoolchildren in Eden. Co-sponsored with Eden Chamber of Commerce. Pete Crouch, 627-4854, or Jean Ann Wood, 623-3336.

■ 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 pick-up 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 to play nine holes. Register by 4:30 p.m. 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.

■ Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Laynes Family Pharmacy, 509 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. 623-3336.

■ Eat Out...Help Out. Participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of days sales to Meals on Wheels. Help fight senior hunger. Visit www.adtsrc.org or www.facebook.com/ADTSRC for list of restaurants.

■ 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 Street. Bluegrass and country mix. $5.

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.

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

FRIDAY
■ 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. $10 memberships available. 427-4229.

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

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

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

■ School Supply Giveaway, 10 a.m.-noon, First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. Children K-12th grade invited to pickup free supplies. 616-7754.

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

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Aug. 27, 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic. Covered-dish dinner 6 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 27. Gospel Day Aug. 27. 706-2144.

UPCOMING
■ Eden Chamber of Commerce After Hours, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Johns Manor House, 1011 Center Church Road, Eden. Sponsored by CenturyLink. For members and prospective members. 623-3336.

■ Golf “Fore” Reidsville Tournament, Aug. 17, Pennrose Park Country Club, 1622 Country Club Drive, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Morning and afternoon tee times. Sponsorships available. Volunteers welcome. Prizes. Individuals $75. Hole sponsor: $250. Register online at www.reidsvillechamber.org or email info@reidsvillechamber.org or call 349-8481.

■ Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Aug. 18, N.C. Farm Bureau, 200 N. Market St., Madison. 548-6248.

■ Books & Bags Donations through Aug. 20. Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County collecting gently used purses and books for upcoming fundraiser. Donate at The Front Porch, Eden; T&M Hair Gallery, Stoneville; Curves for Women or Nadine Cobb Tax & Accounting, Mayodan; and Hayes Carpet or Swann Paint, Reidsville. www.apsrc.org. 336-791-4606.

■ Italian Night, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 20, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St. Presented by Hospitality Committee. Pizza, spaghetti, salad, desserts and beverages. $6 adults. $3 children 10 and under. 548-9508.

■ Bluegrass Concert, 7 p.m. Aug. 20, Market Square, Settle and Scales streets, Reidsville. National recording artists Blue Highway. No coolers or pets. Free. Information: 349-1099 or www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

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

■ 2011 Artist Open Studio Tour. Rockingham County Arts Council accepting applications until Sept. 1 from artists and businesses. Tour is Nov. 11-12. Artists will showcase art to visitors in their own studios/homes or at participating area businesses. Exhibit will be at Dan River Art Market & Gallery Nov. 10-14. Closing reception Nov. 12. No late registrations accepted. www.artsinrockingham.org. Kathryn Gauldin, director@artsinrockingham.org or call 349-4039.

■ Mayodan Homecoming Festival, Sept. 10. Mayodan Preservation League accepting applications for vendors, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. downtown Mayodan. Event 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
■ Rockingham County Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1 p.m., Penn Nursing Center, South Day Room, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For family, friends and caregivers. 951-4674 or 951-6034.

■ 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.

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

■ Community of Hope, 2 p.m., 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., 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. Registration: Tara Martin, 342-8149; Beverly Scurry, 342-8258; or Michael Roche, 627-1106.

WEDNESDAY
■ Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. During August, donors receive coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 951-4512 or 951-4839. Information: 349-3434.

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

■ Brother/Sister Preparation Class, 6 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Prepare older children for arrival of baby. Includes basic information, safe play and tour of birthing center. Registration: 627-6323

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m., Annie Penn Hospital, physical therapy area, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For people considering total knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.

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

TUESDAY
■ Wentworth Ruritan Club, 6:30 p.m., 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. Tuesday and Aug. 23, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, Wentworth. Open to aspiring and experienced writers. Free. Julie Campbell, 342-1806.

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

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

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

UPCOMING
■ Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association, 6 p.m. Aug. 15, Town Hall, 210 W. Main Street. 427-0241.

■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Rockingham Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth. 342-9879 or 269-4203.

■ Rockingham County Democratic Party, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, RCC, ADT Building, Room 118, N.C. 65, Wentworth.
Discuss precinct organization and county convention plans. Young Democrats meet 6 p.m. adallas@triad.rr.com.

■ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, 10 a.m. Aug. 16, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Lunch. Free. Registration: 548-2789.

■ Rockingham County Amateur Radio Club, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. For operators and anyone interested in becoming an operator. Trey Belton, W4SH, 573-3317, or Pat Patterson, N4SLP, 548-2027.

■ National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Rock­ingham County Chapter 1161, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 17, Golden Corral, 1566 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Active and retired federal employees, including postal and military. Tom Lovell, 623-1081.

■ Just Everyday Women Walking by Faith meeting, 11 a.m. Aug. 19, Mary’s Diner, 1203 Piney Forest Road, Danville, Va. Lori Touart will share some of her mission experiences. Trent and Leah Landrum will lead worship in song. $9. Chairlift provided.

■ Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Improve lives of companion animals. 791-4606 or www.apsrc.org.

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. Free. 548-2789.

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

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

RCC
SATURDAY
■ Wood Turning Workshops, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. August-November, N.C. 65, Wentworth. James “Red” Saunders will teach one-day wood turning workshops. Wooden boxes: Aug. 13, Sept. 24 and Nov. 19; Christmas ornaments: Aug. 20 and Oct. 8; wine stoppers: Aug. 27 and Oct. 22; and small wooden bowls: Sept. 10 and Nov. 5; $30 each. Registration and prepayment required. Supplies 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.

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