Charlie Poole Music Festival Headlines Weekend

By Carolyn Booth, News & Record, Greensboro, N.C.

Jun. 12–It’s foot-stomping, toe-tapping, fiddle-playing, banjo-picking time here in Rockingham County. The 13th annual Charlie Poole Music Festival headlines this weekend’s activities.

The events start Friday afternoon with a special musical workshop for kids. Jim Vipperman, a youth specialist with the Junior Appalachian Musicians program, will give kids a special hands-on experience. An evening concert will follow Friday night, picking competitions for a $5,000 prize. The McPeak Brothers’ concert is scheduled for Saturday, and Sunday will feature a tour of historic Eden. The music will surely get your toes jumping.

Today

Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-1 p.m., also 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, municipal parking lot, Morehead Street, Reidsville. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corp. Local produce, homemade jams and jellies and more. 349-1045.

Vision screening, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Eden Mall, East Meadow Road, Eden. Presented by Eden Evening Lions Club. N.C. Lions Foundation Vision Van will have free screenings including vision acuity test, a field vision test and pressure check. 548-9508.

Friday

Vision screening, 2-8 p.m., Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 W. Main St., Mayodan. Presented by Mayodan Lions Club. N.C. Lions Foundation Vision Van will have free screenings including vision acuity test, a field vision test and pressure check. 548-9508.

Hands-On Musical Workshop, Charlie Poole Music Festival, Eden Fairgrounds, Oakland Avenue, Eden. Sponsored by the Rockingham County Arts Council. 4 p.m. for children in grades 1-6 grades, 5 p.m. for grades 7-12. Workshop with Jim Vipperman, with the Junior Appalachian Musicians program. Young people are encouraged to participate in this fun learning experience. Registration is encouraged by e-mailing rcacdram@yahoo.com or call 349-4039. Admission into the festival is free with a paying adult for children 15 and younger.

Charlie Poole Music Festival, 5 p.m., also 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday, Eden Fairgrounds, Oakland Avenue, Eden. Enjoy a celebration of the heritage of roots and bluegrass music of local legend Charlie Poole. Friday night: Concert at 5 p.m. Saturday: Competitions all day with $5,000 in prizes awarded. Night concert with McPeak Brothers from Wytheville, Va., Sunday: Guided tour of historic Eden. Campers and RVs, $10 a night or $20 for the weekend. Food and vendors on site. $25 for weekend, $15 for Friday or Saturday. Schedules, tickets and camping information at http://www.charlie-poole.com or call 623-1043 or 627-0375.

Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m., Downtown Reidsville, Settle, Scales, and Market streets. Presented by Reidsville Downtown Corporation and EZ Street Cruisers Car Club. Live music by Slinky Face. Antique and classic cars. Reidsville Downtown Merchants Association will collect canned and nonperishable food items for the Outreach Center. 349-1045.

Saturday

Rockingham County Democratic Breakfast, 8 a.m., Cafe 99, 128 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Special guests include U.S. Rep. Brad Miller and N.C. Sen. Kay Hagan. Cost: $20 buffet breakfast. 427-2803.

Rockingham County Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Chinqua Penn stables, Wentworth Street, Reidsville. Sponsored by participating vendors and market supporters. Locally grown produce, herbs, art and more. Randy Billingsley, 342-5348.

World Wide Knit In Public Day, 10 a.m., Pennrose Mall, South Scales Street, Reidsville. Everyone is welcome to bring a chair and knit your project. 951-7474. www. kipday.com

Blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mayodan Moravian Church, 104 S. Third Ave., Mayodan. Presented by the American Red Cross. Goal: 30 pints. Photo ID required. 349-3434.

Vaccination, Heartworm Check, Microchip Clinic, 1-3 p.m., Town & Country Pet Care, 7741 N.C. 14, Eden. Proceeds benefit Rockingham County Canine Club and Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network. Services and shots range from $5 to $30. 349-4918.

Night Bass Fishing Tournament, 7 p.m., Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, Reidsville. Preregistration $50 per two-person team, $60 day of tournament. Weigh-in 2 a.m. Cash and trophies awarded. 349-4738.

Second Saturday Songwriter’s Soiree, 8 p.m., The Gallery, 217 S.W. Market St., Reidsville. Presented by Fine Arts Festival Association. Music by Blaine Ziglar & the Phantom Vibrations. Enjoy an evening of music with snacks and spirits. $5. 349-2060.

Sunday

Photorealism Exhibit, June 15-July 13, Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main St., Danville, Va. Featuring works by Tom Blackwell, Ralph Goings and Ron Kleeman. (434) 793-5644. http://www.danvillemuseum.org

Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-4881, Ext. 110, or carolyn.booth@news-record.com

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