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Calendar -- Rockingham County

Sunday, September 18, 2011
(Updated 3:00 am)

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.

• Candidates Forum, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Reidsville Downtown Event Center, 217 S. Scales Street, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Candidates running for four Reidsville City council seats. The audience will be allowed to submit questions for the candidates. info@reidsvillechamber.org or 349-8481.

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.

• 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. 24, 151 Gant Road, Eden. Bluegrass acoustic. Covered dish Sept. 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

• 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

• Western Alamance at Rockingham, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 180 High School Road, Reidsville. $6. 538-6020 or 634-3220.

• Eastern Guilford at Morehead, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 134 N. Pierce Street, Eden. $6. 449-6311 or 627-7731.

• Williams at McMichael, high school football, 7:30 p.m. 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. $6. 570-6161 or 427-5165.

• Graham at Reidsville, high school football, 7:30 p.m., 1901 S. Park Drive, Reidsville. $6. 570-6440 or 349-636.

SATURDAY

• 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.

• New Orleans Brass Band Concert, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Market Square, Settle and Scales streets, Reidsville. Rebirth Brass Band from New Orleans. No coolers or pets. Free. Information: 349-1099 or www.ci.reidsville.nc.us.

• CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry and concert featuring “R.I.T.K. (Rejoice In The King) from Greensboro playing a combination of Christian rock, raggae, hiphop and other blends. Free and open to the public. Concessions available. 623-4042 or www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com.

UPCOMING

• Fairview Farm Tours, 2-5 p.m. Sept. 25, Fairview Farm, 1891 Harrison Crossroad Road, Reidsville. Presented by Rockingham County Historical Society Museum and Archives, the Eden Preservation Society and Eden Historical Museum. Proceeds benefit Eden Historical Museum and the RCHSMA Lillian M. Coleman Leadership Challenge Grant. Visitors may tour the historic 1895 home, country store and museum and view antique cars, carriages and collectibles. $8. 394-4965 or 623-0773.

• Family Fun Day, 2-5 p.m. Sept. 25, Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W. Academy St., Madison. Bouncy house and slide, face painting, games, clown and more. Free refreshments including hotdogs, popcorn, baked goods and soft drinks. Everyone is encouraged to attend. 548-6658.

• 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.

• Barry Joyce Kicking Cancer Challenge, Sept. 26, Deep Springs Country Club, 160 Country Club Drive, Stoneville. Captain’s choice. Prizes. Registration fee $100. Field limited. Proceeds benefit The Barry L. Joyce local cancer support fund. Sponsorships available. www.bljcancerfund.org. 337-8605.

• $5 Masquerade Jewelry and Accessories Sale, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29 and 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Sponsored by Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Annual auxiliary fundraiser. Everything $5. 623-9711.

• Bake Sale for United Way, 9 a.m. Sept. 29, Annie Penn Hospital Cafeteria, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. 951-4559.

• Temptations in the Garden, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 29, Spray Mercantile, 413 Church St., Eden. Presented by Eden Chamber of Commerce. A celebration of food, wine, music and art. Area chefs, cooks, bakers and caterers present their specialties. Includes silent auction. Music by Gerald Summerlin. Sponsor MillerCoors on site. Wine from Autumn Creek Vineyards. $25, $20 in advance. 623-3336.

• Yard and Bake Sale, 7-11 a.m. Oct. 1, former Bank of America parking lot at Bette-r-Look Salon, Washington Street, Eden. Presented by Rockingham County Literacy Project. If bad weather, sale held at RCLP office, 705-A Washington St. 627-0007.

• Junk in Your Trunk, 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 1, Market Square, Scales and Settle streets, Reidsville. Come out and sell your stuff. Open to churches, non-profits and individuals. Advance registration required. $10 for every two tables. Set up 7 a.m. 349-1099.

• Dan River Basin Association First Saturday Outing, Oct. 1. 5-mile cleanup float on the Dan River from Whetstone Creek to Eden. Meet 10 a.m. at N.C. Wildlife Access in Eden and paddle through several navigation sites. Cleanup part of N.C. Big Sweep. Boaters stop for lunch at Leaksville Landing. Bring boat, life jackets, lunch, water and work gloves. Boat rentals available at Three Rivers Outfitters 627-6215. Trip coordinator, T. Butler, 349-2727, members@danriver.org. www.danriver.org.

• 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.

• Eden Jazz Fest, noon-8:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Road, Eden. www.edenjazzfest.com.

• Southern Nights, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 1, Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center, 804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville. Co-sponsored with The Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County. Entertainment by Veronica Jones & Larry Johnson, and Time Machine Band. Hors d’ oeuvres, silent auction, door prizes, commemorative tasting glass, NC wines, beer and Piedmont Distillers. Proceeds benefit camp scholarships and the Fine Arts Festival. Tickets: $30 advance, two for $50 or $35 at the door. Tickets available at Wentworth Town Hall, Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center or Home Savings Bank, Reidsville. 344-5539 or 342-6288.

• 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: reidsvillelanesbowl4cure@triad.rr.com.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

MONDAY

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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

• 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.

UPCOMING

• Blood Drive, 3-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Madison United Methodist Church, 110 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: 548-6658. Information: 349-3434.

• Prostate Cancer Screening, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Sept. 27, Annie Penn Cancer Center, 618 S. Main St., Reidsville. Free. Registration required. 832-8000.

• Blood Drive, 1:30-6 p.m. Sept. 29, Leaksville Spray Elementary School, 415 Highland Drive, Eden. Donors entered in drawing for pair of domestic round-trip tickets courtesy of Delta Air Lines and $500 gift card. Photo ID required. Appointments: 627-7068. Information: 349-3434.

• Lamaze class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1, Morehead Memorial Hospital, downstairs classroom, 117 E. Kings Highway, Eden. Class assists expectant parents in preparing for childbirth experience. Includes tour of Birthing Center. Registration: 627-6323.

MEETINGS

TODAY

• 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.

MONDAY

• Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Town Hall, 210 W. Main Street. 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.

TUESDAY

• 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.

WEDNESDAY

• 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.

THURSDAY

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

UPCOMING

• Project Safe Rockingham County Partners Meeting, 9 a.m. Sept. 27, Agricultural Center, 525 N.C. 65, Reidsville. 627-1010.

SENIORS

TUESDAY

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

• 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.

WEDNESDAY

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

• 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.

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.

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

• 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.

UPCOMING

• Senior Dance, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, 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.

• 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 seniors age 65 and older to gain free admission. $30 due by Oct. 7. Leave 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 capital D-Day losses in nation. Memorial honors allied forces that participated in invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, during World War II. $34 covers admission and transportation; due by Oct. 13. Leave at 8 a.m.; return at 6 p.m. 342-4261, Ext. 2163.

RCC

TUESDAY

• Pottery Craftsmanship and Design Classes, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 20-Dec. 20 or 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 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.

SATURDAY

• 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.

UPCOMING

• Using Targeted e-Mail to Market Your Business or Nonprofit, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, RCC, Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center, N.C. 65, Wentworth. Presented by Small Business Center. Learn how to use targeted e-mail as an effective internet marketing tool. Free. Registration: 342-4261, Ext. 2316.

ETC.

MONDAY

• 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.

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.

UPCOMING

• Annual Granville & Sally McAnally Wall Reunion, 1 p.m. Sept. 25, Wieland Copper (formerly Kobe Copper) picnic shelter, 3990 U.S. 311 North, Pine Hall, All family and friends invited to attend and bring a filled picnic basket. Martha Gann, 548-6213 or Jessie Wall, 871-2004.

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