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The Community Calendar, a free listing of area events, is heard on our stations weekdays at half-past the hour and posted here on our web site. To list an event, call 336-627-WLOE or 336-427-WMYN, email:info@wloewmyn.com, or see our Contact Us page.
Listen to 1490 WLOE, Eden/Reidsville and 1420 WMYN, Madison/Mayodan for schedule changes due to the weather.
Church Events
Revival Services - Elm Grove Baptist Church, Highway 29 Business, Reidsville - August 18-22 at 7:15 pm, with Dr. Dwight Steele, Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Roanoke.
Revival - New Heights Baptist Church, NC 14, Reidsville - August 20-22 - with Dr. Joe Arthur. Special guests, the Swordsmen Quartet in the Wednesday night service. Transportation available. (342.1087)
Vacation Bible School - Greater Bible Way Holiness Church, Eden - August 20-23, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Gospel Singing - Souls' Harbor Church, North Ayersville Road, Mayodan - Saturday, September 6 at 7:00 pm, featuring the Cook Family. Transportation available. (548.2030)
Fifth Sunday Night Song Service - Deep Springs Baptist Church, River Road, Stoneville - August 31, beginning at 6:00 pm.
Mayodan United Methodist Church has Encounter, a contemporary worship service, every Sunday at 8:30 am in the sanctuary.
Meetings
All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the PFC Jerry L. McKinney Detachment of the Marine Corps League the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the student center at Rockingham Community College.
The Small Business Center at Rockingham Community College, Wentworth, offers a variety of free seminars every month, and confidential counseling services for new and existing businesses. (342.4261, Ext. 2316)
TOPS 486 - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - meets every Monday at Central Christian Church, East Stadium Drive, Eden. Weigh-in, 5:30 pm; program at 6:00 pm. (623.8318)
Monthly meetings of the Eden Preservation Society: August 25, September 22, October 27, November 24. Meetings are held at the Eden Historical Museum, Downtown on Washington Street, at 7:00 pm.
The Shiloh Airport Young Eagles, a joint venture of Beulah Baptist Church and Lassiter Square Apartments Youth Groups meets the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Open for ages 8-17. Call to register. (427.5574)
Teen Cooking and Housekeeping Classes are held every Friday from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Lassiter Square Community Kitchen, West Decatur Street, Madison. Call to register. (427.5574)
Special Events
Rockingham County Democrats 'Meet the Candidates' Dinner - Saturday, August 23, Dan Valley Community Center, 5:00 pm. BBQ Pork, chicken, and bluegrass music by the Greenhouse River Band. Donations accepted.
Talent Show, hosted by The Honeycutts - Friday, November 14, 7:00 pm - Western Rockingham Middle School Auditorium, Madison. First place, $200 cash prize; Second place, $100 cash prize; Third place, $50 cash prize. (552.0309)
The Mayodan Preservation League is now accepting applications for vendors for the annual Mayodan Homecoming Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 13. Fees are $20 per space, $40 if electricity hookup is needed. Deadline for applications is August 31. (548.6776)
Mayodan Pentecostal Holiness Church invites you to 'Super Sunday' at the Gazebo Park on Main Street, the last Sunday of each month beginning at 5:00 pm. Fun, food, fellowship. In case of bad weather, it's at the Dan Valley Community Center. (548.HELP)
Senior Activities
The Eden Senior Center is now located at 408 Morgan Road at the former Spray Nutrition site. There are numerous continuing programs including computer training, and college classes. (623.2110)
Everyone 50 and over is invited to the Golden Years Club. Meetings are held at 11:30 am on the third Thursday of each month at the Church of the Brethren on Church Street, Eden. (627.7162)
Assistance Available
Free classes - Goodwill Industries Community Center, 1551 Freeway Drive, Reidsville. HRD-Employability Skills, Basic Computer/Keyboarding, Software For Career Development, GED, Money Smart. You must be unemployed or underemployed. Call to register. (637.1010)
Fundraisers
Homemade ice cream at Jacobs Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Highway 704, Madison - Saturday, August 23, 2:00-6:00 pm.
Spaghetti and meatball dinner, with salad and bread, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, NC 14, Eden - Friday, August 22, 5:00-8:00 pm. Adults, $6.00; children, $3.50. (623.2491)
The Western Rockingham Friends of the Library Used Bookstore on South Second Avenue in Mayodan is open every 1st and 3rd Friday from 10:00 am-5:00 pm, and every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
Others
Traditional Country and Bluegrass Music - Every Tuesday at Eden Mall, from 7:00-9:30 pm. All acoustical. Free admission, donations accepted; door prizes; refreshments available. Featured bands at 8:00 pm: August 19 - Leon Griffith and Friends; August 26 - Carolina Roustabouts; September 2 - Dan River Bluegrass. (623.2229)
The John Barnes and Mary Jane Tilley Oakley Family Reunion will be held Sunday, September 13 at Farris Memorial Park, Mayodan. Lunch at 1:00 pm, under shelter #2. Bring a picnic lunch. (548.9696)
Dan River Basin Association September 6 outing - Smith River float, picnic and hike, at the Gravely Nature Preserve in Henry County, Virginia. (349.5727)
Dan River Mommies is hosting a Charitable Baby Shower Sunday, August 31 at the Dan River Lodge in Madison, from 2:00-4:00 pm. Proceeds will benefit Newborns in Need. (www.danrivermommies.com)
The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program in Rockingham County needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from medical centers for treatment. (627.0447)
American Red Cross/Rockingham County Chapter Blood Drive Schedule: August 19 - Big K-Mart, Madison, 2:00-6:30 pm; August 20 - City of Eden Public Works, 11:00 am-3:30 pm. (349.3434)