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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 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. 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.

■ Downtown Jamboree, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Reidsville Exhibit Center, 223 S. Scales St. 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. 27. Gospel Day, Aug. 27. 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.

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

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.

■ Yard Sale, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 26 and 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27, St. Joseph-of-the-Hills, 316 Boone Road, Eden. 623-2661. 

■ Hot, Hot, Hot Shopping Night, 6-9 p.m., downtown Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corp. Merchants will offer specials and refreshments, including wine and hors d’oeuvres. Entertainment at Mural Park: Minsky Delmonte, a solo steel drum artists. 347-2307. www.downtownreidsville nc.com. 

■ Rockingham at Reidsville, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 1901 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. $6. 634-3220 or 349-6361.  

■ Morehead at Grimsley, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 801 Westover Terrace, Greensboro. $6. 627-7731 or 370-8180.  

SATURDAY
■ Craft Show, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rockingham County Farmers Market, Chinqua Penn stables, Wentworth Street, Reidsville. Handmade crafts from local artists. 349-5512 or www.co. rockingham.nc.us. 15th Anniversary Celebration of Black Family Day, 2 p.m. Aug. 27, Market Square, 307 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Bringing people together in unity, peace and love to inspire and strengthen family ties and recognize contributions of black families. Workshops, music, spoken word artists, spiritual and civic leaders, and vendors with arts, crafts and more. Ethnic and traditional food available. Family Fun Village features games, bounce houses, face painting. Workshops, noon-3 p.m., Reidsville Public Library. Free. Vendors, sponsors, performers and volunteers: 342-0217 or info@blackfamilyda.org. Families may register at www.blackfamilyda.org.  

■ Community Meal, noon, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St. Potluck items, salad, desserts. Free. 548-9508.

■ Fundraiser Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 1891 Bethlehem Church Road, Eden. Barbecue grilled chicken and fixings. Proceeds benefit Rolling Ridge Therapeutic Riding Program. Donations. 623-4072.

■ Back to School Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6 p.m., River Breeze Garden Center, 347 W. Kings Highway, Eden. Presented by BB&T and Eden Chamber of Commerce. Have dinner by the Smith River as celebrity waiters serve and share talents to earn tips for Eden Chamber of Commerce’s RCC Scholarship Fund. $15 includes appetizers, salad, entree, dessert and beverage. Beer and wine available for purchase. Tickets: 623-3336.

■ Concert in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Kiwanis Amphitheatre, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edge-wood Drive, Eden. Sponsored by Eden Recreation Depart-ment. Featuring Troublesome Highway. Bring chair or blanket and a friend. Free. 627-4711.

■ CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m., Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry and concert featuring Ekklasia from Eden. Free. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com. 

■ Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction, 7 p.m., 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. $20. www.tgrc-nc.com.

UPCOMING
■ 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.

■ Uniform and Shoe Sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 30, Annie Penn Hospital Womankind Center, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Presented by Annie Penn Hospital’s Employee Council. 951-4559.

■ Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m. Sept. 1, Avante at Reidsville, 543 Maple Ave., Reidsville. 349-8481.  

■ 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.

■ Movie Night at Market Square, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. 349-1099. www.ci.reidsville.nc.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.

■ Madison 1st Friday Cruisefest, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 2, downtown Madison. Antique classics, street rods, bikes and more. Special musical entertainment, 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. 

■ Dan River Basin Asso-ciation’s First Saturday Outing, 10 a.m. Sept. 3. Meet at 10 a.m. at Old Anglin Mill Road, downstream from Anglin Mill Bridge. Float 91/2 miles to U.S. 220 Business access near Stoneville and Mayodan. Bring boat, life jacket, lunch and water. Free. Trip coordinator: Kirby Wilkins, 349-5948. www.danriver.org.   

■ 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.

■ Strike Out Breast Cancer, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 29, Reidsville Lanes, 1640 Freeway Drive. Team entries due Oct. 15. $40 per four-person team includes shoes, bowling and refreshments. Sponsorships available until Oct. 1.  Email: reidsvillelanesbowl4cure@triad.rr.com.

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
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.

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, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Belmont Pharmacy, 105 Professional Drive, Reidsville. Donors receive coupon for free box of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. Photo ID required. Appoint-ments: 342-4221. Information: 349-3434.

UPCOMING
■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Eden YMCA, 301 S. Kennedy St., Eden. “Race Your Way to a Weekend Getaway” promotion. During September, donors entered in a regional drawing for a pair of domestic round-trip tickets courtesy of Delta Air Lines and a $500 gift card. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

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

TUESDAY
■ Writer’s Workshop of Rockingham County, 7 p.m., 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
■ 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 programs. Free. 548-2789.

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

UPCOMING
■ Senior Dance, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, 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.

■ National D-Day Memorial Trip, Bedford, Va. Oct. 27. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Visit the town that suffered the highest per capital D-Day losses in the nation. Memorial honors allied forces that participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 .  $34 admission and transportation by Oct. 13. Leave at 8 a.m.; return 6 p.m. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

RCC
FRIDAY
■ Certified Nursing Assistant Information Session, 10 a.m., Goodwill Resource Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Presented by RCC. Learn about the certified nursing assistant program and the field. Mary Corbin, 637-1026.

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

UPCOMING
■ Pyrtle Family Reunion, noon Aug. 28, 331 Crowder Road, Madison. Descendants, friends and family of late John and Ella Frye Pyrtle. Bring covered dish and lawn chairs. 427-3307.