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REVIVAL: guest evangelist: Rev. Noah Frye; singing by Herbert and Tina Conner; for information call Pastor Mark Wright at (276) 694-2928, 7 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 142 First Southern Dr., Patrick Springs.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES: "Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby" will meet for four sessions on May 7, 14, 21 and 28; no charge, offered by The Women's Health and Birthing Center of Twin County Regional Hospital, for information or to register call (276) 236-1682 or (276) 236-1704 or register online at <http://www.tcrh.org/>, 6 to 8 p.m., Twin County Regional Hospital, Twin County Room (ground floor), Galax.

COW BELL SERVICE: guest speakers: Chris Boyd, Garland Boyd, Dale Belcher and Pastor Greg Boyd, 7 p.m., Open Door Community Church, Keno Rd., Laurel Fork.

CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC OPEN: no appointments, clients seen on first-come, first-serve basis; eligibility includes those with no insurance, who are out of work, or at or below poverty level or students without insurance; clients needing medication assistance will be referred to April Campbell, MAPP caseworker, clinic may close due to inclement weather, opens at 5 p.m., 835 Woodland Dr., Stuart.

RUSSELL CREEK COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Stephanie Brinegar Vipperman, commonwealth's attorney; for information call Deputy Wayne Stevens or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church.

PATRICK SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: call 694-3121, extension 3, for information, 7 p.m., USDA Agricultural Service Center, 135 Stonewall Court, Stuart.

CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC: open to patients needing assistance with prescribed medications, labs, radiology or MedAssist/MAPP applications, for information call 694-3410, 9 a.m. to noon, 835 Woodland Drive, Stuart.

VERA BRADLEY BINGO: proceeds support Dan River Park; 20 games for $20, door prize tickets, bonus game tickets and raffle tickets also available, concessions available, doors open at 6 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School gym, 5135 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER: Mexico to Texas dinner: tacos al pastor, fajitas, charro beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and all the trimmings, dessert and drink; donations at the door, take out $10, 6 to 7 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church, 159 Salem Church Rd., Critz.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER: menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink; adult plates: $6, children's plate (under 12): $4, eat in or take out, 50/50 and quilt raffles, proceeds go to help maintain the property; 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Rd., Stuart, one mile north off Dobyns Rd.

MUSIC NIGHT: free admission, donations accepted, for information call (276) 957-5757 or visit www.TheCentreatSpencerPenn.com, groups include Over the Hill Gang, 2 Old 2 Young and the Old Dominion Cloggers, concessions open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., bands begin at 6:30 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.

GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Benny Redd of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 7 p.m., Iron Belt Christian Church, pastor: Rev. William Henry Hairston Jr.

ENGLISH SPRING TEA: hosted by the Woolwine United Methodist Women, enjoy a three-course tea sampler menu with a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, tea cookies, clotted cream and lemon curd; tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under, purchase tickets by calling Iris Hyde at 930-9935 or Sandy Weaver at 930-2246, proceeds will go to Patrick County missions, 2 to 4 p.m., Woolwine United Methodist Church fellowship hall.

VARIETY DANCE: music by Flashback, 7:30 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 105, American Legion Rd., Stuart.

PCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT: sponsored by the Patrick County High School Alumni Association to raise money for the scholarship fund, for information visit http://www.patrickalumni.com or call David Stanley at (276) 692-2199, lunch served after the awards ceremony, registration at 8 a.m., tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m., Gordon Trent Golf Course.

MISS AND JUNIOR MISS PATRICK COUNTY BEAUTY PAGEANTS: Junior Miss pageant open to PCHS students in grades 8-10 that are under age 16; Miss pageant open to PCHS students in grades 10-12 that are over age 16, applications available in the PCHS front office or by calling Karen Fulcher at (276) 694-3528, entry deadline is May 1, 7 p.m., Patrick County High School auditorium.

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP/DEDICATION SERVICE: of the Levi Collins Cemetery, by The Stuart Wharton Camp 1832, Sons of Confederate Veterans, group asks family members to help and to donate to building a new fence; send donations to Larry Cassady at P.O. Box 158, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133; dedication to Levi Patterson Collins, a southern soldier, after the clean-up; 10:30 a.m., meet at the old Wood Brothers' garage to go to the cemetery, located up above Dobyns Primitive Baptist Church at the old homeplace on land now owned by Carl and Joan Smith.

FAIRY STONE HUNT: meet at the visitor center, bring transportation and wear comfortable shoes and clothing, 10 a.m., Fairy Stone State Park.

LITTLE ANGLERS: short discussion on aquatic life, then hands-on teaching of basic fishing skills, participants will learn to tie on hooks, bait hooks, how to cast, and hot to fish in the right spot in a stocked pond, $3 fee (includes box of bait), 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., meet at the Visitor Center, Fairy Stone State Park.

DANCE: music by Charles Bowman/2 Young 2 Old, admission $5, children under 12 admitted free, for information call (276) 251-5436 or visit http://www.ararat.ruritan.org, 7 to 10 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Club, 4711 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.

APPRECIATION DAY: gospel singing, door prizes and refreshments, noon to 3 p.m., food served from noon to 1:30 p.m., Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel, Hwy. 704 East, Sandy Ridge, N.C.

GEOCACHING 101: geocaching is a popular sport that uses handheld GPS receivers as electronic treasure maps, program will teach how to input coordinates into a GPS receiver and hunt for hidden treasure boxes; no GPS unit required, just comfortable shoes and an inquisitive mind, 10 a.m., meet at the visitor center, Fairy Stone State Park.

EMBLAZON YOUR STAFF: decorate a personal hiking staff to take home, or try it out on a hiking trail, fee: $2, 1:30 p.m., meet at the visitor center, Fairy Stone State Park.

MAYBERRY BALLROOM DANCE: of Carolina Heartland Chapter #6092, USA Dance, Inc., dressy casual, beverages provided, bring a snack; $8 for non-members, $5 for members, $3 for full-time students; for information call (336) 374-2712 or (276) 755-3072; doors open at 7 p.m., dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., dance from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., Pro Health Fitness Center, 280 North Point Blvd., Mount Airy, N.C.

SINGING: featuring the Patrick County High School Praise and Worship Team, 7 p.m., Mayo Mountain Baptist Church, Rt. 103.

SURRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: speaker: Joy Brown; topic: the Gann family surname; for information call (336) 786-2545 or (336) 755-9462 or email epdj1@embarqmail.com, 7 p.m., Surry Community College teaching auditorium, Dobson, N.C.

ARTS MINISTRY: open to anyone wishing to paint and fellowship, for information call 694-3322, 9:30 a.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.

AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING CLASS: $10 fee, call (276) 957-5757 to register or visit www.TheCentreatSpencerPenn.com, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.

BLOODMOBILE: noon to 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center.

COW BELL SERVICE: guest speakers: Doug Goad, Shannon Hicks and Pastor Greg Boyd, 7 p.m., Community Church, Keno Rd., Laurel Fork.

SPRING REVIVAL: speaker: Rev. James Akridge from Kitson Memorial Church in Henry, 7 p.m., Iron Belt Christian Church, pastor: Rev. William Henry Hairston Jr.

NEWCOMER CLUB: trip to Winston-Salem, N.C., to Reynolda House, Bethabra Park, lunch at Salem Tavern; for information call 694-3322, 9 a.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.

FAIRYSTONE AND POLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Stephanie Brinegar Vipperman, commonwealth's attorney, for information call Captain Ward Stone or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department.

LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO: $20 donation/admission for 60 chances to win, door prizes, bonus game, raffle tickets; concessions available, sponsored by Angels on Wheels Relay For Life team, for information call (276) 694-7121, doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.

CONCERT/SILENT AUCTION: music by The Camden Trio, tickets: $30 each or $50 for a couple, must be purchased by May 13, not sold at the door, for information call (276) 629-9191; proceeds benefit the Bassett Historical Center building fund; hors d'oeuvres and social hour (cash bar) from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., concert at 7:45 p.m., silent auction at 8:30 p.m., Bassett Country Club.

BEAD, GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW: sponsored by the National Guard Family Support Group, free admission and parking, door prizes; for information call Van Wimmer, show director, at (540) 384-6047, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, across from Liberty Fair Mall.

VARIETY DANCE: music by The Star Dusters, 7:30 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 105, American Legion Rd., Stuart.

DANCE: music by Jerry George and Snow Creek Band, admission $5, children under 12 admitted free, for information call (276) 251-5436 or visit http://www.ararat.ruritan.org, 7 to 10 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Club, 4711 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.

FIELDALE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: heritage exhibits, live music, food, walking tour, arts and crafts, street dancing, pony rides and more; proceeds benefit the Fieldale Community Center and other community improvement projects, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fieldale.

BARBECUE CHICKEN DINNER: includes barbecued chicken, baked beans, potatoes, hush puppies, dessert and drink; $5 per plate, take-out available, fund-raiser for the community center, dinner at 5 p.m., ticket drawing begins at 7 p.m., Lawsonville Community Center.

COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: pancakes, country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy, baked apples, biscuits, coffee, orange juice; adult plates: $6, child's plate: $3, take out available, call orders to 930-2113, sponsored by the fire department and ladies' auxiliary, 6 to 10 a.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart.

TATUM FAMILY REUNION: guest speaker: Minister Curtis Price, bring picnic lunch and items for a silent auction, paper products and drinks furnished; honor veterans, singing; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rotary Building, Stuart.

GOSPEL SINGING: featuring The Country Boys and The Good Intentions, no admission, love offering taken, refreshments, 6 p.m., Sycamore Baptist Church.

MILLS REUNION: bring a covered dish or dessert, coffee and tea provided, for information call Karen Cowdrey at (276) 694-3054, doors open at 11 a.m., meal at 1 p.m., Collinstown Community Center.

MOBILE SPAY SHUTTLE VISIT: sponsored by PAWS, Angels of Assisi will offer low cost spay and neuter services to those who cannot afford traditional veterinary services, call (276) 930-4743 for an appointment.

REVIVAL: speakers: Mon.: Rev. Wayne Hannah, Tue.: Rev. Gerald Melton, Wed.: Rev. J.D. Walker; singers: Mon.: Bluegrass Strings of Faith, Tue.: Spirit Seekers, Wed.: Cornerstone Grass; 7 p.m., Wayside Community Church, Wayside Rd., Stuart, pastor: Rev. Bernard Handy.

PATRICK COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY MEETING: program by David Sheley on what was happening in Patrick County during World War II, group will work on military care packages for Memorial Day and Fourth of July, for information call (276) 692-5920, 6:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College community room, Stuart.

STUART CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING: all land holders and family members are urged to attend, 7 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building second floor conference room.

PATRICK SPRINGS CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Stephanie Brinegar Vipperman, commonwealth's attorney; for information call Deputy Ricky Rorrer or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161 or Hoy Wood, area coordinator, at 694-6352, 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department.

SHARING HOPE AFTER LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: 1 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.

LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING: for the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board Area 17, for information call (276) 656-6190, 1 p.m., Quality/Dutch Inn, Collinsville.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES: $15 for photo editing overview; $10 learning your digital camera (Nikon SLR or point and shoot); for information call (276) 957-5757 or visit www.TheCentreatSpencerPenn.com, 6 to 8 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.

BLOODMOBILE: 1 to 6 p.m., Blue Ridge Rescue Squad.

VARIETY DANCE: music by The Star Dusters, 7:30 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 105, American Legion Rd., Stuart.

DANCE: music by Buck Mountain Band, admission $5, children under 12 admitted free, for information call (276) 251-5436 or visit http://www.ararat.ruritan.org, 7 to 10 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Club, 4711 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.




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	WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 REVIVAL: guest evangelist: Rev. Noah Frye; singing by Herbert and Tina Conner; for information call Pastor Mark Wright at (276) 694-2928, 7 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 142 First Southern Dr., Patrick Springs. CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES: "Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby" will meet for four sessions on May 7, 14, 21 and 28; no charge, offered by The Women's Health and Birthing Center of Twin County Regional Hospital, for information or to register call (276) 236-1682 or (276) 236-1704 or register online at <http://www.tcrh.org/>, 6 to 8 p.m., Twin County Regional Hospital, Twin County Room (ground floor), Galax. COW BELL SERVICE: guest speakers: Chris Boyd, Garland Boyd, Dale Belcher and Pastor Greg Boyd, 7 p.m., Open Door Community Church, Keno Rd., Laurel Fork. THURSDAY, MAY 8 CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC OPEN: no appointments, clients seen on first-come, first-serve basis; eligibility includes those with no insurance, who are out of work, or at or below poverty level or students without insurance; clients needing medication assistance will be referred to April Campbell, MAPP caseworker, clinic may close due to inclement weather, opens at 5 p.m., 835 Woodland Dr., Stuart. RUSSELL CREEK COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Stephanie Brinegar Vipperman, commonwealth's attorney; for information call Deputy Wayne Stevens or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church. PATRICK SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: call 694-3121, extension 3, for information, 7 p.m., USDA Agricultural Service Center, 135 Stonewall Court, Stuart. FRIDAY, MAY 9 CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC: open to patients needing assistance with prescribed medications, labs, radiology or MedAssist/MAPP applications, for information call 694-3410, 9 a.m. to noon, 835 Woodland Drive, Stuart. VERA BRADLEY BINGO: proceeds support Dan River Park; 20 games for $20, door prize tickets, bonus game tickets and raffle tickets also available, concessions available, doors open at 6 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School gym, 5135 Ararat Hwy., Ararat. FELLOWSHIP DINNER: Mexico to Texas dinner: tacos al pastor, fajitas, charro beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and all the trimmings, dessert and drink; donations at the door, take out $10, 6 to 7 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church, 159 Salem Church Rd., Critz. SPAGHETTI SUPPER: menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink; adult plates: $6, children's plate (under 12): $4, eat in or take out, 50/50 and quilt raffles, proceeds go to help maintain the property; 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Rd., Stuart, one mile north off Dobyns Rd. MUSIC NIGHT: free admission, donations accepted, for information call (276) 957-5757 or visit www.TheCentreatSpencerPenn.com, groups include Over the Hill Gang, 2 Old 2 Young and the Old Dominion Cloggers, concessions open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., bands begin at 6:30 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer. GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Benny Redd of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 7 p.m., Iron Belt Christian Church, pastor: Rev. William Henry Hairston Jr. SATURDAY, MAY 10 ENGLISH SPRING TEA: hosted by the Woolwine United Methodist Women, enjoy a three-course tea sampler menu with a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, tea cookies, clotted cream and lemon curd; tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under, purchase tickets by calling Iris Hyde at 930-9935 or Sandy Weaver at 930-2246, proceeds will go to Patrick County missions, 2 to 4 p.m., Woolwine United Methodist Church fellowship hall. VARIETY DANCE: music by Flashback, 7:30 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 105, American Legion Rd., Stuart. PCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT: sponsored by the Patrick County High School Alumni Association to raise money for the scholarship fund, for information visit http://www.patrickalumni.com or call David Stanley at (276) 692-2199, lunch served after the awards ceremony, registration at 8 a.m., tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m., Gordon Trent Golf Course. MISS AND JUNIOR MISS PATRICK COUNTY BEAUTY PAGEANTS: Junior Miss pageant open to PCHS students in grades 8-10 that are under age 16; Miss pageant open to PCHS students in grades 10-12 that are over age 16, applications available in the PCHS front office or by calling Karen Fulcher at (276) 694-3528, entry deadline is May 1, 7 p.m., Patrick County High School auditorium. CEMETERY CLEAN-UP/DEDICATION SERVICE: of the Levi Collins Cemetery, by The Stuart Wharton Camp 1832, Sons of Confederate Veterans, group asks family members to help and to donate to building a new fence; send donations to Larry Cassady at P.O. Box 158, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133; dedication to Levi Patterson Collins, a southern soldier, after the clean-up; 10:30 a.m., meet at the old Wood Brothers' garage to go to the cemetery, located up above Dobyns Primitive Baptist Church at the old homeplace on land now owned by Carl and Joan Smith. FAIRY STONE HUNT: meet at the visitor center, bring transportation and wear comfortable shoes and clothing, 10 a.m., Fairy Stone State Park. LITTLE ANGLERS: short discussion on aquatic life, then hands-on teaching of basic fishing skills, participants will learn to tie on hooks, bait hooks, how to cast, and hot to fish in the right spot in a stocked pond, $3 fee (includes box of bait), 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., meet at the Visitor Center, Fairy Stone State Park. DANCE: music by Charles Bowman/2 Young 2 Old, admission $5, children under 12 admitted free, for information call (276) 251-5436 or visit http://www.ararat.ruritan.org, 7 to 10 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Club, 4711 Ararat Hwy., Ararat. APPRECIATION DAY: gospel singing, door prizes and refreshments, noon to 3 p.m., food served from noon to 1:30 p.m., Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel, Hwy. 704 East, Sandy Ridge, N.C. GEOCACHING 101: geocaching is a popular sport that uses handheld GPS receivers as electronic treasure maps, program will teach how to input coordinates into a GPS receiver and hunt for hidden treasure boxes; no GPS unit required, just comfortable shoes and an inquisitive mind, 10 a.m., meet at the visitor center, Fairy Stone State Park. EMBLAZON YOUR STAFF: decorate a personal hiking staff to take home, or try it out on a hiking trail, fee: $2, 1:30 p.m., meet at the visitor center, Fairy Stone State Park. MAYBERRY BALLROOM DANCE: of Carolina Heartland Chapter #6092, USA Dance, Inc., dressy casual, beverages provided, bring a snack; $8 for non-members, $5 for members, $3 for full-time students; for information call (336) 374-2712 or (276) 755-3072; doors open at 7 p.m., dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., dance from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., Pro Health Fitness Center, 280 North Point Blvd., Mount Airy, N.C. SINGING: featuring the Patrick County High School Praise and Worship Team, 7 p.m., Mayo Mountain Baptist Church, Rt. 103. MONDAY, MAY 12 SURRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: speaker: Joy Brown; topic: the Gann family surname; for information call (336) 786-2545 or (336) 755-9462 or email epdj1@embarqmail.com, 7 p.m., Surry Community College teaching auditorium, Dobson, N.C. ARTS MINISTRY: open to anyone wishing to paint and fellowship, for information call 694-3322, 9:30 a.m., Stuart United Methodist Church. TUESDAY, MAY 13 CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC: open to patients needing assistance with prescribed medications, labs, radiology or MedAssist/MAPP applications, for information call 694-3410, 9 a.m. to noon, 835 Woodland Drive, Stuart. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, MAY 13-14 AARP 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING CLASS: $10 fee, call (276) 957-5757 to register or visit www.TheCentreatSpencerPenn.com, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 BLOODMOBILE: noon to 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center. COW BELL SERVICE: guest speakers: Doug Goad, Shannon Hicks and Pastor Greg Boyd, 7 p.m., Community Church, Keno Rd., Laurel Fork. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 14-16 SPRING REVIVAL: speaker: Rev. James Akridge from Kitson Memorial Church in Henry, 7 p.m., Iron Belt Christian Church, pastor: Rev. William Henry Hairston Jr. THURSDAY, MAY 15 NEWCOMER CLUB: trip to Winston-Salem, N.C., to Reynolda House, Bethabra Park, lunch at Salem Tavern; for information call 694-3322, 9 a.m., Stuart United Methodist Church. FAIRYSTONE AND POLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Stephanie Brinegar Vipperman, commonwealth's attorney, for information call Captain Ward Stone or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department. FRIDAY, MAY 16 LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO: $20 donation/admission for 60 chances to win, door prizes, bonus game, raffle tickets; concessions available, sponsored by Angels on Wheels Relay For Life team, for information call (276) 694-7121, doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart. CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC: open to patients needing assistance with prescribed medications, labs, radiology or MedAssist/MAPP applications, for information call 694-3410, 9 a.m. to noon, 835 Woodland Drive, Stuart. CONCERT/SILENT AUCTION: music by The Camden Trio, tickets: $30 each or $50 for a couple, must be purchased by May 13, not sold at the door, for information call (276) 629-9191; proceeds benefit the Bassett Historical Center building fund; hors d'oeuvres and social hour (cash bar) from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., concert at 7:45 p.m., silent auction at 8:30 p.m., Bassett Country Club. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 16-18 BEAD, GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW: sponsored by the National Guard Family Support Group, free admission and parking, door prizes; for information call Van Wimmer, show director, at (540) 384-6047, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, across from Liberty Fair Mall. SATURDAY, MAY 17 VARIETY DANCE: music by The Star Dusters, 7:30 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 105, American Legion Rd., Stuart. DANCE: music by Jerry George and Snow Creek Band, admission $5, children under 12 admitted free, for information call (276) 251-5436 or visit http://www.ararat.ruritan.org, 7 to 10 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Club, 4711 Ararat Hwy., Ararat. FIELDALE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: heritage exhibits, live music, food, walking tour, arts and crafts, street dancing, pony rides and more; proceeds benefit the Fieldale Community Center and other community improvement projects, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fieldale. BARBECUE CHICKEN DINNER: includes barbecued chicken, baked beans, potatoes, hush puppies, dessert and drink; $5 per plate, take-out available, fund-raiser for the community center, dinner at 5 p.m., ticket drawing begins at 7 p.m., Lawsonville Community Center. COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: pancakes, country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy, baked apples, biscuits, coffee, orange juice; adult plates: $6, child's plate: $3, take out available, call orders to 930-2113, sponsored by the fire department and ladies' auxiliary, 6 to 10 a.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart. TATUM FAMILY REUNION: guest speaker: Minister Curtis Price, bring picnic lunch and items for a silent auction, paper products and drinks furnished; honor veterans, singing; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rotary Building, Stuart. GOSPEL SINGING: featuring The Country Boys and The Good Intentions, no admission, love offering taken, refreshments, 6 p.m., Sycamore Baptist Church. SUNDAY, MAY 18 MILLS REUNION: bring a covered dish or dessert, coffee and tea provided, for information call Karen Cowdrey at (276) 694-3054, doors open at 11 a.m., meal at 1 p.m., Collinstown Community Center. MONDAY, MAY 19 MOBILE SPAY SHUTTLE VISIT: sponsored by PAWS, Angels of Assisi will offer low cost spay and neuter services to those who cannot afford traditional veterinary services, call (276) 930-4743 for an appointment. MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, MAY 19-21 REVIVAL: speakers: Mon.: Rev. Wayne Hannah, Tue.: Rev. Gerald Melton, Wed.: Rev. J.D. Walker; singers: Mon.: Bluegrass Strings of Faith, Tue.: Spirit Seekers, Wed.: Cornerstone Grass; 7 p.m., Wayside Community Church, Wayside Rd., Stuart, pastor: Rev. Bernard Handy. TUESDAY, MAY 20 CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC: open to patients needing assistance with prescribed medications, labs, radiology or MedAssist/MAPP applications, for information call 694-3410, 9 a.m. to noon, 835 Woodland Drive, Stuart. PATRICK COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY MEETING: program by David Sheley on what was happening in Patrick County during World War II, group will work on military care packages for Memorial Day and Fourth of July, for information call (276) 692-5920, 6:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College community room, Stuart. STUART CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING: all land holders and family members are urged to attend, 7 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building second floor conference room. PATRICK SPRINGS CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Stephanie Brinegar Vipperman, commonwealth's attorney; for information call Deputy Ricky Rorrer or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161 or Hoy Wood, area coordinator, at 694-6352, 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 SHARING HOPE AFTER LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: 1 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church. LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING: for the West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board Area 17, for information call (276) 656-6190, 1 p.m., Quality/Dutch Inn, Collinsville. THURSDAY, MAY 22 CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC OPEN: no appointments, clients seen on first-come, first-serve basis; eligibility includes those with no insurance, who are out of work, or at or below poverty level or students without insurance; clients needing medication assistance will be referred to April Campbell, MAPP caseworker, clinic may close due to inclement weather, opens at 5 p.m., 835 Woodland Dr., Stuart. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES: $15 for photo editing overview; $10 learning your digital camera (Nikon SLR or point and shoot); for information call (276) 957-5757 or visit www.TheCentreatSpencerPenn.com, 6 to 8 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre. FRIDAY, MAY 23 CARING HEARTS FREE CLINIC: open to patients needing assistance with prescribed medications, labs, radiology or MedAssist/MAPP applications, for information call 694-3410, 9 a.m. to noon, 835 Woodland Drive, Stuart. BLOODMOBILE: 1 to 6 p.m., Blue Ridge Rescue Squad. SATURDAY, MAY 24 VARIETY DANCE: music by The Star Dusters, 7:30 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 105, American Legion Rd., Stuart. DANCE: music by Buck Mountain Band, admission $5, children under 12 admitted free, for information call (276) 251-5436 or visit http://www.ararat.ruritan.org, 7 to 10 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Club, 4711 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.