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Fun stuff
TODAY
■ Celebrate America Patriotic Service, 11 a.m., East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Special music, presentation by Rockingham County Honor Guard and 21-gun salute. 342-1517.

■ 9/11 Commemorative Worship Service, 6 p.m., Elliott Duncan Memorial Park, Main Street, Mayodan. Bring chairs. Rain site: Mayodan United Methodist Church. 548-2645 or 548-9464.

MONDAY
■ Ladies’ Captain’s Choice Golf, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Plantation Golf Club, 190 Clubhouse Road, Reidsville. Registration: 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., David Price Auto Works, 603 Monroe St. 623-3336.

■ 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 Sept. 10 and 24, 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic. Covered dish Sept. 10 and 24. 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. 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 Business Networking Breakfast, 8 a.m., The Java House, 4162 U.S. 220 South, Madison. Sponsored by News & Record. 548-6248.

■ Ladies Morning Golf, 8 a.m. Thursdays, Dan Valley Golf Course, 6564 N.C. 135, Stoneville. Call by 6 p.m. Wednesday. 548-6808.

■ Shag Lessons, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, The Lunch Box, 110 W. Murphy St., Madison. Beginners and intermediates. Dane and Wendy Joyce, 427-3334.

FRIDAY
■ Antique Extravaganza, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 16-17, Farris Memorial Park, 2878 Park Road, Mayodan. Furniture, paintings, pottery. $2, free for 12 and younger. 453-1939 or 344-2238. www.mayodanantiques.com.

■ RiverFest, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 16 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 17, Olde Leaksville Shopping District, Washington Street, Eden. Celebrating Eden’s art, history and river heritage. Local and regional arts, crafts, food, live entertainment, All-America City 4-Miler race, Little Miss Riverfest Pageant, All-America City celebration. Free. www.exploreedennc.com. or 623-7789, Ext. 3021.

■ Shrimp Fest, 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville. $15 or $45 family with two or more children. 349-3511.

■ McMichael at Rockingham, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 427-5165 or 634-3220.

■ Morehead at Western Alamance, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 1731 N.C. 87 North, Elon. $6. 627-7731 or 538-6020.

■ Reidsville at Bartlett Yancey, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 466 Main St. East, Yanceyville. $6. 349-6361 or 694-4212.

■ Shag Night, 8 p.m., The Lunch Box, 110 W. Murphy St., Madison. $3. 427-3334.

SATURDAY
■ Run for Tara, 8 a.m., Reidsville High School Track, 1901 S. Park Drive. Registration 7 a.m. No entry fee. Donations taken at registration and throughout event or at any BB&T branch. Also 15-mile cyclist benefit ride. Proceeds benefit medical expenses for Tara Stratton Marshall. Kelly Page, 348-1634 or kjgpage@gmail.com.

■ Motorcycle Benefit Ride, Elliott Duncan Park, Main Street, Mayodan. Registration: 9-10:55 a.m. Ride ends with lunch at Farris Park. Door prizes, silent auction. $250 cash prize. $20 per bike. Proceeds benefit Bruce Martin’s fight against leukemia and Run for the Wall. 548-4357. www.rftw.org.

■ Vintage Bike Swap Meet & Tweed Run, Market Square, S. Scales and Settle Streets, Reidsville. 10 a.m. Tweed run with vintage bicycles and riders in vintage clothing. noon-5 p.m. swap meet with vintage bicycle parts- buy, sell, trade. 349-3550. www.reidsvillebicycles.com.

■ Chili Cook-Off, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 296 Spring Creek Road, Summerfield. CASI Chili (Cooks Choice), Freestyle, Junior Chili. Event includes, bake sale, bingo, chili tasting and more. A Youth fundraising event for Mount Bethel CHIC Event in 2012. Judges needed. Entry fees. Free admission. John Stevens, 420-4696. www.ncchili.com.

UPCOMING
■ Super Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 24, First United Methodist Church, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Baked goods, craft items, document shredding, car wash, metal recycling. Breakfast and lunch. Vendors and crafts guilds — reserve $25 table. No yard sale or flea market items. 349-6017.

■ Brunswick Stew and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. Sept. 24, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. United Methodist Women will offer baked goods. $5 quart. 548-9508.

■ Harvest Festival, 3-8 p.m. Sept. 24, Williamsburg Elementary School, 2830 N.C. 87, Reidsville. Games, barbecue and hotdog dinner, live auction. Proceeds benefit PTSO. 349-4632 or sparks@rock.k12.nc.us.

■ Concert in the Park, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Kiwanis Amphitheatre, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edge-wood Drive, Eden. Last concert of season. Featuring Veronica Jones. Bring chair or blanket and a friend. Free. 627-4711.

■ CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry and concert. Free. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com.

■ Local Spotlight at Market Square, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. Bring lawn chairs. Free. www.ci.reidsville.nc.us. 349-1099.

■ Madison Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 1, Market and Murphy streets. Accepting applications for vendors and sponsors. Entertainment, exhibits, kids’ rides, crafts, games and food. Bring chairs. 548-2305 or 427-2112.

■ 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. Sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit Annie Penn Hospital Foundation for screening, treatment and medication for breast cancer. Email: reidsvillelanesbowl
4cure@triad.rr.com.

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.

■ Blood Drive, 3:30-8 p.m., New Vision Fellowship, 1135 W. Academy St., Madison. Donors entered in drawing for pair of domestic round-trip tickets courtesy of Delta Air Lines and $500 gift card. Photo ID required. Appointments: 406-0791. Information: 349-3434.

■ Weight Watchers, 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 729 Washington St., Eden. Diane Hyler, 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. Exploring self-esteem and intimacy. Help patients and families cope with cancer. Marcia McQueen, 623-9711, Ext. 2482.

WEDNESDAY
■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., RCC, Whitcomb Student Center 484 County Home Road, Wentworth. Donors entered in regional drawing for pair of domestic round-trip tickets courtesy of Delta Air Lines and $500 gift card. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

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

FRIDAY
■ Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 3692 N.C. 14, Reidsville. Donors entered in regional drawing for pair of domestic round-trip tickets courtesy of Delta Air Lines and $500 gift card. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.

UPCOMING
■ Free Prostate Cancer Screening, 9 -11 a.m. Sept. 17, Morehead Memorial Hospital Day Hospital, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. For men age 45 and above. Appointments required. Call 627-8510.

■ Look Good, Feel Better, 10 a.m. Sept. 19, 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.

■ GriefShare, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 20, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss. Lunch provided. Free. Betty Citty, 349-6508 or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.

■ Parkinson’s Disease, 2 p.m. Sept. 20, Morehead Memorial Hospital, education classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. For individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease. Refreshments. 627-6199.

■ Special Young Adults, 7 p.m. Sept. 20, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Adults with mild or moderate developmental disabilities meet friends, play games, make crafts and enjoy snacks. Brenda Moore, 623-1077 or 613-5174 after 6 p.m.

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., RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 103, Wentworth. For 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
■ “Fashion Adventure” Brunch, 9:30 a.m., The Wray Center, 432 Bridge St., Eden. Sponsored by The Christian Women’s Club of Eden. Special feature: Linda Snider with a fashion show. Music by Jennifer Gee. Speaker Linda Snider from Lexington will speak on “A Decision for Adventure.” $10. 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.

■ Rockingham County Association of Educational Office Professionals, 4:30 p.m., Rockingham County Middle School, Media Center, 180 High School Road, Reidsville. Workshops: “Goggle Training” and “Shoretel.” All members encouraged to attend. Wanda Hill, 627-2611.

FRIDAY
■ Just Everyday Women Walking by Faith meeting, 11 a.m., Mary’s Diner, 1203 Piney Forest Road, Danville, Va. Speakers: David Wilson, a physical trainer, and State Delegate Don Merricks. Debra Simmons leads worship in song. $9. Chairlift provided.

UPCOMING
■ Project Linus of Rockingham County, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 17, First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Make blankets for children in crisis. Sandy Wyatt, 634-0785 or Lorene Stallings, 349-9200.

■ Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County, 2 p.m. Sept. 18, Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Improve lives of companion animals. 791-4606 or www.apsrc.org.

■ Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Town Hall, 210 W. Main St. 427-0241.

■ Disabled American Veterans, Rockingham County Chapter 63, 7 p.m. Sept. 19, Rockingham Opportunity Center, 332 Camp Cherokee Road, Wentworth. 342-9879 or 269-4203.

■ Rockingham County Democratic Party, 7 p.m. Sept. 19, 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. Sept. 20, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Lunch. Free. Registration: 548-2789.

■ Rockingham County Ama-teur Radio Club, 7 p.m. Sept. 20, 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. Sept. 20, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive. 623-2110.

■ National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Rock­-ingham County Chapter 1161, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21, Golden Corral, 1566 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Active and retired federal employees, including postal and military. Tom Lovell, 623-1081.

■ Rockingham County Public Library Board of Trustees, 4 p.m. Sept. 22, Mayodan Library, 101 N. 10th Ave. 627-1106.

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

WEDNESDAY
■ Senior Golf League, 8 a.m. Wednesdays, Dan Valley Golf Course, 6564 N.C. 135, Stoneville. 548-6808.

■ DuPont ERO Luncheon, 11 a.m., Clarence’s Steak House, U.S. 220 North, Ridgeway, Va. 623-8554.

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

■ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Luncheon, 10 a.m., Reidsville Senior Center, 1100 Franklin St. Must call to sign up. Free. 349-1088.

■ Fall Prevention, 11 a.m., Reidsville Senior Center, 1100 Franklin St. Speaker from Liberty Home Care and Hospice Services. 349-1088.

■ Bingo, 1 p.m., Reidsville 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.

UPCOMING
■ Frauds & Scams Lunch & Learn, noon Sept. 20, RCC, Owens Building, Room 110, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Center for Active Retirement. View and discuss the video “Scam Jam” which provides information on how to avoid frauds and scams. Light refreshments. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Senior Bingo, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 20, Bridge Street Recreation Center, Eden. Sponsored by Eden Parks & Recreation Department. Bring $1 prize to participate. 623-7789, Ext. 3030.

■ AARP Driver Safety Program, 10 a.m. Sept. 21, Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N. C. 65, Wentworth. Learn defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely. Cost: $12 AARP members, or $14 non-members. $10 scholarships for the first 10 persons to register. Refreshment. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

■ Living & Aging Well Expo, 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 24, Wentworth National Guard Armory, 292 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Health screenings, resources, flu shots, bingo, educational sessions, door prizes and more. Free breakfast 7:30 a.m. Free lunch at noon. Shuttle service from new courthouse provided.

■ N.C. State Fair, Raleigh, Oct. 17. Presented by Center for Active Retirement, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. “Live A Fair,” a first-class, family oriented entertainment and educational event. Drivers license or ID required for age 65 and older to gain free admission. $30 due by Oct. 7. Leave at 8 a.m.; return by 6 p.m. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

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

RCC
monday
■ How to Start a Small Business, 6 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 12-Nov. 14, RCC, Advanced Technologies Building, Room 105, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Identify and develop business skills, scan community for business opportunities, and learn to prepare business plan. Participants who complete course will have access to funding for starting or expanding business. Textbook required. $65. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

TUESDAY
■ Using Social Media to Market Your Business, 6 p.m., RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn basics of social media and how to use it effectively. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

UPCOMING
■ Pottery Craftsmanship and Design Classes, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 20-Dec. 20 or 9 a.m.-3:30 pm. Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Dec. 14, RCC, Industrial Technologies Annex Building, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Potters of all levels will practice and hone skills and techniques ranging from functionality to balance to glazing. $175 plus $100 for supplies. Class size limited. Registration, 342-4261, Ext. 2177.

■ Using LinkedIn and Twitter to market Your Business or Nonprofit, 6 p.m. Sept. 20, RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. This seminar explores how Twitter and LinkedIn can work for you. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

■ Wood-Turning Workshops, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through November, N.C. 65, Wentworth.Wooden boxes, Sept. 24 and Nov. 19; Christmas ornaments, Oct. 8; wine stoppers, Oct. 22; and small wooden bowls, Nov. 5; $30 each. Supplies extra. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2177.

Etc.
MONDAY
■ Forest Management Program, 6:30 p.m., Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension. Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230.

TUESDAY
■ Quilting Bees, 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 13, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. All levels. Free. 548-2789.

■ Girls Volleyball Practice, 4 p.m., Eden Parks & Recreation, Mill Avenue Center. For girls ages 9-15. 623-7789, Ext. 3030.

■ Holiday Cookie and Candy Decorating, 6 p.m. Sept. 13-Nov. 1, Madison Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Ages 10 and older. $50. Registration: 548-2789.

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. 623-7154.

FRIDAY
■ Making Medicine Workshop: Teas, Tinctures and Salves, 5-8 p.m., Rockingham Co. Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Cooperative Extension and RCC. Create botanical medicine using plants and learn fundamentals of making teas, tinctures and salves. Registration: Kathryn Holmes, 342-8230.

UPCOMING
■ Knitting for Beginners, 6 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 19-Oct. 24, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. $30. Includes needles, yarn and patterns. Space limited. 548-9572.