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I’ve been hunting across town for a special Christmas ornament to send to my daughter and son-in-law in Japan. It’s their first Christmas as husband and wife, and away from home.

Well, I was very disturbed to learn that every ornament I picked up had the words “Made in China.” So, I’m going out this weekend to open houses and fall bazaars in hopes of finding a special ornament made by a local craftsman.

In Eden on Saturday, First United Methodist Church and Spray United Methodist Church will both host their annual bazaars, which will include homemade crafts, baked goods, a white-elephant sale, lots of food and so much more.

On Sunday, the Corner Junction Christmas Shop and Riverhouse Gift and Gourmet in Eden will hold their open houses to help you find that one-of-a-kind gift. And in Reidsville, the Downtown Crafter’s Mall will hold its annual Christmas Open House, which offers shoppers handmade and hand-painted items created by local artists and craftsmen.

TODAY

• Eden Chamber of Commerce Coffee, 8 a.m., Chamber office, 678 S. Van Buren Road, Eden. 623-3336.
• Sit, Sip and Stitch, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Subway, 1210-A Freeway Drive, Reidsville. Knitters and crocheters welcome. Bring your project. 951-7474.
• Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel, 7:30 p.m., George Washington High School Auditorium, 701 Broad St., Danville, Va. Presented by Danville Area Association for Arts & Humanities. Direct from Spain, Jose Porcel and his company represent the best in traditional flamenco while melding contemporary styles and moves. Adults $20. Students $10. Tickets: (434) 792-6965 or artsandhumanities@comcast.net.

FRIDAY

• Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, King’s Chandelier Co., 729 N.C. 14, Eden. Refreshments. Storewide discounts on chandeliers and sconces. Demonstrations on cleaning chandeliers. 623-6188.
• Three Mo’ Tenors, 8 p.m., Caswell County Civic Center, 536 Main St. East, Yanceyville. Presented by Caswell Performing Arts Series. Three African American tenors will thrill audiences with opera, gospel, jazz, soul, spirituals, Broadway and blues. $36 orchestra, $26 mezzanine, Discount for students, seniors and children under 12. (336) 694-4591.

SATURDAY

• Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 130 Main St., Eden. Presented by the United Methodist Women. Biscuits, hot dogs, bake sale, crafts, white-elephant sale and more. Proceeds benefit missions. 635-3103.
• Fall Bazaar, 8 a.m., Spray United Methodist Church, 803 Morgan Road, Eden. Crafts, baked goods, casseroles and more. Serving biscuits in morning and hot dogs in the afternoon. 623-6122.
• Rockingham County Small Farm Day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service, 525 N.C. 65, Suite 200, Reidsville. For family members thinking about starting or expanding a small farm operation. Learn agricultural enterprises that can help you meet your goals. Network and ask questions of successful producers and N.C. agriculture personnel. Free. Kathryn Holmes, 342-4230.
• Benefit Skateboard Contest, 3 p.m., ARC Skateshop, 660 S. Pierce St., Eden. Entry fee of canned food will benefit the Lords Pantry of Eden. Prizes. www.arcskate.com. 627-5300.
• Triad Harmony Express, 7 p.m., RCC, Advanced Technologies Building Auditorium, N.C. 65, Wentworth. “In The Mood,” spirited and lively harmonies presented by premier barbershop chorus of the Carolinas. $5. Free to students, faculty and staff of RCC. 342-4261.

SUNDAY

• Christmas Open House, 1-5 p.m., Corner Junction Christmas Shop and Riverhouse Gift and Gourmet, Washington Street, Eden. Shop for Christmas ornaments, gifts and sample gourmet goodies. 627-1002 or 627-4200.
• Christmas Open House, 1-5 p.m., Downtown Crafter’s Mall, 136 S. Scales St., Reidsville. Holiday fun, food and friendship. Quality handmade home decor and furniture by local artist and craftsmen. Door prizes. 342-7780.
• Happy Home Walk. Presented by Rockingham County Naturalist Club. Leave RCC parking lot 2 p.m. Walk property of W.C. and Lizora Harbour along the Dan River, east of Eden. Moderate walk. Milton Hundley, 623-8681, or Mike Vaughan, 342-0438, or mhvaughan@bellsouth.net.
• Nunsense with Sally Struthers, 7:30 p.m., George Washington High School Auditorium, 701 Broad St., Danville, Va. Presented by Danville Area Association for Arts & Humanities. The Little Sisters of Hoboken discover their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 fellow sisters. Money must be raised immediately for burials. Adults $20. Students $10. Tickets: (434) 792-6965 or artsandhumanities@comcast.net.

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