Relay for Life Gets Walking on Friday
By Carolyn Booth
The annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life takes place this weekend at McMichael High School. Teams have been hard at work to raise money to help fight cancer. Come cheer them on Friday night at the survivors ceremony and walk. On Saturday morning, Deanna Chambers, Miss North Carolina, will host events for children to join in the fun.
You can also help out the Children’s Miracle Network and Duke Children’s Hospital by attending the Carnival of Miracles at Golden Corral Restaurant in Reidsville on Saturday. The event includes live music, a celebrity lock-up, a car and motorcycle show, and lots more.
Today
– Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. today and Saturday, Municipal parking lot, Morehead Street, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corp. Local produce, jams and more. 349-1045.
lWestern Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Madison- Mayodan Recreation Center, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Sponsored by Rockingham County Partnership for Children. 548-6248.
– Business After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., Rockingham Opportunity Center, 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville. Presented by the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. Come dressed in your 1970s attire for fun and networking. 349-8481.
– Champions For A Cause All-Star Auction & Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Monroeton Elementary School, 8081 U.S. 158, Reidsville. Dinner and live auction featuring memorabilia from NFL, NASCAR, NCAA, music stars and
more. $25 includes dinner and auction. Proceeds benefit Duke Children’s Hospital. 616-1960.
Friday
– Book Sale, 9 a.m. until closing Friday and Saturday, Eden Public Library, 598 Pierce St., Eden. Presented by Eden Friends of the Library. Books, CDs, DVDs, software and more. 627-5853.
– Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Used Book Store, 105 E. Second Ave., Mayodan. Presented by Western Rockingham Friends of the Library. Inspirational and spiritual books 50 percent off during May. Gently used books and more. 427-4229.
– 18th annual Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, Va. Presented by Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. Sponsored by National Guard Family Support. The Rockingham County Mineral Society will operate its sluice, weather permitting. Door prizes. Free. (540) 384- 6047 or www.toteshows.com.
– Rockingham County Relay for Life, 6 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, McMichael High School, 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Survivor lap and ceremony 6 p.m. Friday. Luminaria ceremony, food, games and entertainment. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. To register for the survivor ceremony, call Alice Smith, 342-1931.
– Texas T Band, 7:30 p.m., DownHome Place, Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge, Main Street, Reidsville. Enjoy an evening of family fun, dancing and country music. Donation: $5 adults; $3 children 12 and older; 11 and under free. Children must be accompanied by adult. No alcohol. 254-1675.
Saturday
– Habitat Yard Sale, 7 a.m., Rockingham Habitat for Humanity, 310 W. Meadow Road (across from Ray’s Bait & Tackle), Eden. Item donations needed. Drop off today between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rain date May 24. 627-0160.
– Kids Fishing Derby, 8 a.m., Fireman’s Pond, Smith Acre Road, Eden. Presented by Eden Kiwanis and Eden Parks and Recreation Department. Children ages 4-12 invited to compete but must be accompanied by adult and have own equipment. Worms furnished. Goody bags, prizes and trophies. Faye Carter, 627-4711.
– Yard Sale & Car Wash, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Randy’s Auto Sales, U.S. 220 Business, Madison. Presented by New Life Baptist Church Youth. Furniture, small appliances, clothes and more. Donations for car wash. 548-5514.
– Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1308 Coach Road, Reidsville. Crafts, baked goods and yard sale items. Hot dog lunch, eat-in or take-out. Thrivent sponsored activity. 349- 6278.
– Relay for Life Kids Walk, 8 a.m., McMichael High School, 6845 N.C. 135, Mayodan. Kids Walk is an opportunity for school-age children to fight cancer through exercise, art, laughter and fun. Host Deanna Chambers, Miss North Carolina. Poster contest, clowns, balloon launch, face painting and more. Registration 7:30 a.m. http:/ /events.cancer.org/rflrockinghamnc.
– Rockingham County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Chinqua Penn stables, Wentworth Street, Reidsville. Local produce and more. 342- 5348.
– Ribfest, 9 a.m., Lone Star Lodge #33 F&AM (PHA), 610 Vance St., Reidsville. Rain date, May 24. Orders by Friday. Moses Staton, 342- 1799, or Jeff Crisp, 349-4641 or 613-8734.
lSuicide Awareness Walk, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street Park, Mayodan. Join Beth Sizemore and police Chief Jimmy Bullins for a day of fun including music, booths and more. To participate or rent a booth, call Beth, 427-2936 after 5 p.m.
– Carnival of Miracles, 10 a.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 1566 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Live bands, classic cars, motorcycles, clowns, celebrity lock-up, and more. A dollar donation to the Children’s Miracle Network gives you a chance to win a playhouse or a prize package from Wolf Creek Harley-Davidson. Proceeds benefit Duke Children’s Hospital. Free admission. 616-1960.
– Spring Fling, 2 p.m., North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Ave., Eden. Music, games, hot dogs, bake sale and more. Ventriloquist Dale Smith performs at 4 p.m. Free. 623-2371.
– Live Music with Kirby Wilkins, 7 p.m., Backstreet Buzz Coffee House, 234 S.W. Market St., Reidsville. Limited seating. 348-2899.
Sunday
– Walk the Property of John and Claire Lamiman, Sunset Road, Wentworth. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club.
See wildflowers and mountain laurel along the creek. Moderate walk.
orangekayak@peoplepc.com.
lFrench Family Reunion, 1 p.m., Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 261 Estes Road, Ruffin. Gina Lake,
623-4843.
Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-1781, Ext. 110, or carolyn.booth@news-record.com
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