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Fun stuff
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 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 for 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.

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

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

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

■ Music at the Barn, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Aug. 27, 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic. Covered-dish dinner, 6 p.m. Aug. 13 and 27. Gospel Day Aug. 27. 706-2144.

WEDNESDAY
■ Golf “Fore” Reidsville Tournament, 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 at www.reidsvillechamber.org, email info@reidsvillechamber.org or call 349-8481.

■ 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.

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

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

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.

SATURDAY
■ Community Carnival, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Inflatables, games, hot dog lunch and prizes. Music by The Swell. Free. 349-4907.

■ Books & Bags Donations, through Aug. 20. Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County is collecting gently used purses and books for 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. Information: 791-4606.

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

■ Bluegrass Concert, 7 p.m., 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.

UPCOMING
■ Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, RCC Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Theatre Guild of Rockingham County. Open casting call for movie titled “Peril of the Prodigal Son.” Reservations required. Tickets: $20. www.tgrc-nc.com.

■ Local Spotlight at Market Square, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. Fourth Sunday monthly through September. Bring lawn chairs. Free. Local musicians and performing artists invited to perform. Two groups each month. Sign up in advance and submit sample of performance. Forms available at www.ci.reidsville.nc.us; email jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or call 349-1099.

■ 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.

■ Artist Open Studio Tour Applications. 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 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.

ONGOING
■ Backpack Giveaway, Eden Drug, 103 W. Stadium Drive. Financial contributions accepted. For elementary school children in Eden. Co-sponsored by Eden Chamber of Commerce. Pete Crouch, 627-4854, or Jean Ann Wood, 623-3336.

Health & Fitness
MONDAY
■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m., Smith-McMichael Cancer Center, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn to conceal side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Registration required. 623-9713.

■ 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.

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden. During August, donors receive coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 623-3645. Information: 349-3434.

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Donors receive coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appoint-ments: 349-6616, Ext. 203. Information: 349-3434.

■ Parkinson’s Disease, 2 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. For individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease. Refreshments. 627-6199.

■ Living Wills, 6 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, main conference room, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Learn about N.C. legislation related to advance directives, prepare living will and health care power of attorney documents. Notary and witnesses present. Free. Registration required. Call Marcia McQueen, 623-9711, Ext. 2482.

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m., Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Night 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
■ Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden. Donors receive coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-7783, Ext. 106. Information: 349-3434.

THURSDAY
■ Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Morehead Nursing Center, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Designed for caregivers, families and loved ones of people with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia. 623-9712, Ext. 2619, or email ahardy@morehead.org.

Meetings
MONDAY
■ Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 210 W. Main St. 427-0241.

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

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

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

■ Rockingham County Ama-teur Radio Club, 7 p.m., 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.

■ Eden City Council, 7:30 p.m., Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive. 623-2110.

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

THURSDAY
■ “Run for Your Life” Brunch, 9:30 a.m., Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Presented by The Christian Women’s Connection of Eden. Special feature: Melissa Wingfield, from Stoneville, will tell us about her Internet business, Miffy’s Dillies. Speaker Sarah Bush of Winston-Salem shares how “Running the Marathon of Life” changed her thinking and influenced changes in attitude and behavior. Music by Jason Wilson. $10. Reservations: Shelby Baker, 939-2230, or Mary Robertson, 342-1524.

■ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Lunch and Learn, 10 a.m., Caregivers of Rockingham County, 241 The Boulevard, Eden. Lunch. Free. 627-3900.

FRIDAY
■ Just Everyday Women Walking by Faith meeting, 11 a.m., 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. Chair lift provided.

UPCOMING
■ 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.

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

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
■ Corel Photo Editing, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 16-Oct. 25, Owens Building, Room 203, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. No class Sept. 6. Free for 55 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ 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
■ Jewel Making, 9 a.m. Aug. 17, 24 and 31, Owens Building, Room 102, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Kit provided. $20. Refreshments. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

THURSDAY
■ Discover the Computer, 9 a.m. Aug. 18-Oct. 13, Owens Building, Room 203, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. No class Sept. 8. Free for 55 and older. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Bingo, 1 p.m. Aug. 18, Reids-ville Senior Center, 200 N. Franklin St. $1 or can of food for outreach. 349-1088.

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 workshops on wood turning. Christmas ornaments, Aug. 20 and Oct. 8; wine stoppers, Aug. 27 and Oct. 22; small wooden bowls, Sept. 10 and Nov. 5; and wooden boxes, Sept. 24 and Nov. 19. $30 each. Registration and prepayment required. Supplies cost extra. 342-4261, Ext. 2177.

Etc.
MONDAY
■ Youth Football and Cheerleading, Eden City Hall or Bridge Street or Mill Avenue recreation centers. Flag tag football, 7 and younger; 8-9, Pee Wee; 10-12, Midget. Pee Wee practice: 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Bridge Street Center. Midget practice: 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Bridge Street Center. Flag tag practice: 4 p.m. Aug. 22, Mill Avenue and Bridge Street centers. Cheerleading for ages 4-12. 623-7789, Ext. 3030.

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.

THURSDAY
■ Angel Food Ministries Orders, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 19, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Highway, Eden. Church orders, cash or food stamps. Online orders, debit or credit cards by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 21. Distribution day: Aug. 27. www.angelfood ministries.com. 558-4035.