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Books are the theme of our weekend events.

Rockingham Community College is holding its annual book sale this weekend in the Gerald B. James Library. Hardbacks and paperbacks are selling at cheap prices. Today, get hardbacks for $1 and paperbacks for 50 cents.

And if you wait until the last day of the sale, which is Saturday, stuff as many books as you can into a brown grocery bag for $5.

The Friends of the Western Rockingham County Libraries has a bookstore in Mayodan. It is open every Friday and Saturday. During March, they are offering a 50 percent discount to members of their organization. So as you shop for books, you can join the organization and receive the discount.

One of the goals of the group is to raise funds to build a new library, and the sales at the bookstore help in achieving that goal.

The Rockingham County Reading Association has been hosting discussion groups for the past couple of weeks on its 2010 book selection, “The Bible Salesman” by Clyde Edgerton. Catch the last session today at the Vera Holland Center in Stoneville. The author himself will have a live performance at RCC on Tuesday, so learn what you can before you attend the performance.

Today

• Book Sale, 7:45 a.m.-7 p.m. March 4 and 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5, Gerald B. James Library, RCC, N.C. 65, Wentworth. March 4, hardbacks $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. March 5, all the books you can fit into a bag $5. 342-4261, Ext. 2247.
• Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Carolina House of Reidsville, 2931 Vance St. 349-8481.
• Habitat ReStore Yard Sale, 2-4 p.m., The Boulevard/Irving Avenue, Eden. Building materials, house items. Donations welcomed. Pickup available for large items. 627-0160.
• Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Eden YMCA, 301 Kennedy St. Photo ID required. Appointments: 349-3434.
• “The Bible Salesman” Rockingham County Reads Book Discussion, 6:30 p.m., Vera Holland Center, Main Street, Stoneville. Author Clyde Edgerton will perform at 7 p.m. March 9 at RCC Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium. Tickets $5, available at the public libraries and at the RCC Bookstore. Nori Torbert, 951-2287.
• Men’s and Women’s Open Softball League Organizational Meeting, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Presented by Eden Parks and Recreation Department. 623-7789, Ext. 3026.
• Sit, Sip and Stitch, 6:30 p.m., Subway, 1210-A Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Knitters and crocheters. Bring project. 951-7474.

Friday

• Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Used Book Store, 103 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. 50 percent off during March to members of Friends of the Western Rockingham Co. Libraries. Memberships available at the bookstore. 427-4229.
• Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., N.C. DOT, 191 N.C. 65, Wentworth. Photo ID required. Appointments: 634-5642.
• Treasures Adoption/Foster Care Awareness Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Osborne Baptist Church, cafe/children’s clubhouse play area, 326 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Considering adoption? Have you adopted or are you a foster parent? Spend time with families that have adopted and others that have like concerns and experiences. Group meets first Friday monthly. Children welcome. 623-6064.

Saturday

• Rockingham County Republican Party Breakfast, 8 a.m., Dan River Coffee House, 108 W. Murphy St., Madison. Featured speaker, Tim Johnson, a candidate for the U.S. Senate. www.rockgop.com.
• Dan River Basin Association Annual Celebration, 9:30 a.m., historic Caswell County Courthouse, 144 Courthouse Square, Yanceyville. Guest speaker “William Clark” of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, as portrayed by Craig (Rocky) Rockwell of Bassett, Va. Following meeting and lunch at local restaurant, enjoy either a hike on a proposed Caswell Heritage Trail or a guided stroll on the Stream Walk Trail at Caswell Senior Center. Wear hiking boots or walking shoes, dress in layers and bring water. T. Butler, 349-5727 or members@danriver.org. www.danriver.org.
• Guitar and bass guitar lessons, 10 a.m., Crosswalk Cafe, Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. For beginners and intermediates. Must have your own guitar. Free. 623-4042.
• Stew, 11 a.m., Northwest Fire Department, 1523 N. C. 770, Mayodan. Presented by Ayersville Ruritan Club. Proceeds benefit community families in need. $4.50 per quart. For orders, call Teeny Joyce 548-2025 or Ruthie Cardwell 548-3338.

Ongoing

• Caswell Artist League Exhibit through March 10, Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Works in two and three dimensions. (336) 694-4591.
• Baseball and Fast-pitch Softball Registration. Eden Parks & Recreation Department, Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive, Eden. Sign up at Eden City Hall, Bridge Street or Mill Avenue Recreation Centers. Baseball ages 4-14 and Fast-pitch Softball ages 9-15. Information: 623-7789, Ext. 3026.
• T-Ball, Baseball, and Girls Softball Registration through March 19, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. For boys and girls ages 4 to 14. $15 city resident and $20 noncity residents. Noncity residents must purchase user fee card for $35 individual or $50 family. T-ball and girls softball participants game jersey $12. Baseball uniform $25 youth sizes or $30 adult sizes. 548-9572 or 548-2789.
• MHS Best Auditorium 50th Anniversary Seat Replacement Project. $150 seat tax deductible. Donor gifts in honor and memory of someone. 623-2932.

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