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Fun stuff
TODAY
■ Local Spotlight at Market Square, 7 p.m., 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.

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.

■ 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.

■ 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, 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.

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

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

■ Shag Lessons, 6:30 and 7:45
p.m. Thursday nights, The Lunch Box, 110 W. Murphy St., Madison. For beginners and intermediate. Call Dane and Wendy Joyce, 427-3334.

■ Citizens Academy, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through 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., Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. 349-1099. www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

■ Artist Open Studio Tour Applications. Rockingham County Arts Council accepting applications until Thursday 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.

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.

■ Madison 1st Friday Cruisefest, 4:30-8:30 p.m., 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.

■ Reidsville at McMichael, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6. 349-6361 or 427-5165.

■ Magna Vista at Morehead, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. $6. (276) 956-3147 or 627-7731.

■ Bartlett Yancey at Rocking-ham, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 694-4212 or 634-3220.

■ Shag Nights, 8 p.m. Friday, also Sept. 16, The Lunch Box, 110 W. Murphy St., Madison. $3 cover charge. 427-3334.

SATURDAY
■ Dan River Basin Asso-ciation’s First Saturday Outing, 10 a.m. Meet 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.

UPCOMING
■ NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition, 4 p.m. Sept. 7, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks and Recreation. Boys and girls ages 6-15 can exhibit football skills. Top finishers advance to sectional competition. Free. Terry Vernon, 623-7789, Ext. 3030.

■ Arc Dance, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, RCC, Whitcomb Student Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. For special adults and families. 338-3776.

■ Reidsville Downtown Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 9, 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.

■ West Stokes at McMichael, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6. 983-2099 or 427-5165.

■ Reidsville at Morehead, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 134 N. Pierce St., Eden. $6. 349-6361 or 627-7731.

■ Southwest Guilford at Rockingham, high school football, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 819-2970 or 634-3220.

■ Golf Tournament, Sept. 10, Ponderosa Golf Club, 107 Ponderosa Road, Stoneville. Presented by Mayodan United Methodist Church Youth. Proceeds benefit upcoming youth mission trips in 2012. Gloria Hopkins, 932-7362 or call 548-9508.

■ Mayodan Homecoming Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 10, downtown Mayodan. Presented by Mayodan Preservation League. Event features food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s activities, bingo and more. Vendor applications deadline Aug. 31. Applications: 548-6776. Information: 548-2241.

■ Missions Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 10, Fairgrove United Methodist Church, 1735 Cunningham Mill Road, Reidsville. Antique tractors, silent auction, live music, kids corner, games, food and lots of fun. Proceeds benefit Camp Guilrock and church outreach missions. 349-8550.

■ Arts on the Square, 2-7 p.m. Sept. 10, Market Square, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. Local artisans and live jazz. Beer and wine tasting sponsored by Reidsville Florist and MillerCoors. Artifair for the kids. 349-1099, jyarbrough@ci.reidsville.nc.us or www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

■ “The List” Screening, 2 p.m. Sept. 10, First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St., Reidsville. Hosted by Federated Women’s Club of Reidsville. Screening of Christian film by author Robert Whitlow. Mr. Whitlow and local actor R. Keith Harris will speak prior to the screening. Mr. Whitlow will also sign copies of his latest book Water’s Edge. Proceeds benefit community organizations. Tickets $5. Call Martha Foster, 349-3428, marfoster193@triad.rr.com or Becky Hook, 342-6518, bhook99@earthlink.net.

■ The Eden Cruise, 4 p.m. Sept. 10, Sonic Drive-In, 104 E. Harris Place, Eden. Hosted by Three Rivers Chapter AACA. All makes and models welcome. Live performances. Held second Saturday monthly through October. 635-2653.

■ Commemorative Worship Service of 9/11, 6 p.m. Sept. 11, Elliott Duncan Memorial Park, Main Street, Mayodan. Sponsored by pastors and churches of western Rockingham County. In commemoration of lives lost and the brave service by emergency service personnel during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Those attending are asked to bring chairs. In the event of bad weather, the service will be held at Mayodan United Methodist Church across from the park. Information: Rev. Timothy Byerly, 548-2645, 548-9464 or 326-5086.

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.

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

THURSDAY
■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., 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.

UPCOMING
■ Helping Other Parents Endure, 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Sunnycrest Church, 1583 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. For bereaved parents. 349-3026.

■ Diabetes Classes, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 6, Annie Penn Hospital, Dining Room A, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Information: Jenifer Kayan, RD, LDN, 651-4673.

■ Smoking Cessation Classes, 1 p.m. Sept. 6, 8, 13 and 15, Annie Penn Hospital, Cardiac Rehabilitation classroom, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Participants should attend all sessions. Free. Registration: 951-4509.

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 20, 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.

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Sept. 7, Annie Penn Hospital, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Female cancer patients invited to makeover by volunteer cosmetologists. Patients receive kits worth $200. Registration: 951-4584.

■ Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Reidsville YMCA, 504 S. Main St., Reidsville. “Race Your Way to a Weekend Getaway” promotion. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

■ Total Joint Education Class, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Annie Penn Hospital, Physical Therapy area, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. For people considering total knee or hip replacements. Registration: 951-4357.

■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 9, N.C. Department of Transportation, 191 N.C. 65, Wentworth. “Race Your Way to a Weekend Getaway” promotion. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

■ Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Yanceyville Road Volunteer Fire Department, 3361 U.S. 158, Reidsville. “Race Your Way to a Weekend Getaway” promotion. Photo ID required. Appointments: 951-9630. Information: 349-3434.

■ 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. Proceeds benefit Annie Penn Hospital Foundation for distribution in Rockingham County to help those who cannot afford screening, treatments or medications to treat breast cancer. Email: reidsvillelanesbowl4cure@triad.rr.com.

Meetings
UPCOMING
■ Mayodan Preservation League, 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Mayodan Town Hall, 210 W. Main St. 548-2241.

■ Eden Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m. Sept. 6, Fire Station 4, 135 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Volunteers needed to help support firefighters during controlled burns, training and structure fires by providing hydration and snacks. edenfiredepartmentauxiliary@yahoo.com. Lois Dunn, 635-5491.

■ Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parent Orientation Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Rockingham County Department of Social Services, 411 N.C. 65, Wentworth. 342-1394, Ext. 3065.

■ Stoneville Town Council, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Stoneville Town Hall, 101 Smith St. 573-9393.

■ Two Rivers Quilt Guild, 1 p.m. Sept. 8, Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive, Eden. 627-4711.

■ Reidsville Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, 9-11:45 a.m. Sept. 8. Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. Mothers get together for crafts, fellowship, speakers and great food. Child care provided. Meets second Thursday monthly from September to May. www.MOPS.org.

■ Madison Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, 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.

■ 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.

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.

THURSDAY
■ Senior Golf League, 8 a.m. Thursdays, Monroeton Golf Course, 213 Monroeton Golf Course Road (off U.S. 158), Reidsville. For seniors 58 years old and up. Tee off 8:15 a.m. 342-1043.

■ Energy Savings Tips, 11 a.m. Sept. 1, Reidsville Senior Center, 201 N. Washington St. Speaker from Duke Energy will speak on energy savings tips and other services offered by Duke Energy. 349-1088.

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

UPCOMING
■ Senior Tap Dance Lessons, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 8, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $25 per month for ages 55 and older. 548-2789.

■ 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, during World War II. $34 admission and transportation by Oct. 13. Leave at 8 a.m.; return 6 p.m. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

RCC
UPCOMING
■ Wood-Turning Workshops, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through November, N.C. 65, Wentworth. James “Red” Saunders will teach one-day wood-turning workshops. Small wooden bowls, Sept. 10 and Nov. 5; wooden boxes, Sept. 24 and Nov. 19; Christmas ornaments, Oct. 8; and Wine stoppers, Oct. 22. $30 each. Registration and prepayment required. Supplies extra. 342-4261, Ext. 2177.

Etc.
TODAY
■ Pyrtle Family Reunion, noon, 331 Crowder Road, Madison. Descendants, friends and family of the late John and Ella Frye Pyrtle invited. Bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. 427-3307.

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
■ 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.

UPCOMING
■ Dance Classes, Mondays-Thursdays beginning Sept. 6, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For children ages 2.5 to teens. Class schedules and fees vary upon age of child. 548-2789.

■ Quilting Fundamentals, noon-2 p.m. beginning Sept. 7, NC Cooperative Extension Building, 525 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Free. Email: CDULANY@triad.rr.com or call 342-9657.

■ Piano Lessons, Thursdays beginning Sept. 8, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For youth and adults. 20 minute one-on-one sessions. $40 per month. Small fee for books. Spots limited. 548-2789.

■ Adult Dance Classes, 10 a.m. Saturdays beginning Sept. 10, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Jazz, tap and contemporary dance. $35 per month. 548-2789.

ONGOING
■ Yoga Classes, 8:30 a.m. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $3 per class. 548-2789.

■ Zumba Classes, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Latin and international music in dance routines featuring aerobic and fitness interval training done to combination of fast and slow rhythms. Call for schedule. $3 per class. 548-2789.