NOW – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
THE ART OF THE QUILT: TRENDS: more than 40 quilt artists from across the Southeast exhibit work, co-curated by master quilter Linda Fiedler and quilter Betty Blessin. Works by Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild also on display; free admission, Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: hosted by Piedmont Arts; crafts, hot chocolate, caroling, free admission, 4 to 5 p.m., Gravely-Lester Art Garden, 207 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
GRAND ILLUMINATION TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: shop local merchants and collect holiday stamps for a chance to win free prizes; 6 p.m., Uptown Stuart, Main Street.
SPECIAL MEETING: Elder Rickey Harcrow, 6:30 p.m., Community Primitive Baptist Church, 129 Community Lane, Stuart.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST: enjoy breakfast with neighbors, friends, and family; 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: homemade soups, chili, and desserts available along with hamburgers and hotdogs; Christmas room, White Elephant room, and a Book room; baked goods and free coffee and hot chocolate; dine in or take-out available all day, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stuart United Methodist Church. For more information, call (276) 694-3322.
WINTER BLENDER: handmade crafts, ornaments, wreaths, woodworks, homemade dog treats, bath and body products, food, product vendors, Rise and Shine Youth Market Entrepreneurs, pictures with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., new gym in Stuart Elementary School.
MISTLETOE MARKET: tool sharpening available for a fee; local vendors – baked items, meats, eggs, holiday decor, unique Christmas gifts and much more, everything handmade, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Farmer’s Market, 320 Chestnut Street, Stuart.
FIRST SATURDAY OUTING: 5-mile hike on Mountain Laurel Trail; meet at 10 a.m. at trailhead off Horsepasture Price Road (Rte 692) in Henry County; dress in layered clothing and stout boots, bring a walking stick, lunch, and water; free and open to the public.
SPECIAL MEETING: Elder Rickey Harcrow, 1 p.m., Good Home Primitive Baptist Church, 263 Daniel Road, Axton.
47TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE: Theme is Sliding into Christmas – Grand Marshal: Dixie Youth O’Zone – Virginia State Champions. 2 p.m., Stuart.
BINGO: sponsored by Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m., raffle drawings, food available, wear your Christmas bling, Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 Jeb Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
FAIRYSTONE HOLIDAY BAZAAR: local authors, craft vendors, small business, shop local, enjoy food, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Highway. For more information, call Kristi Goode or Bonnie Turner at (276) 930-3048.
SPECIAL MEETING: Elder Rickey Harcrow, 10:30 a.m., Good Home Primitive Baptist Church, 263 Daniel Road, Axton.
PARENTS AFTERNOON OUT: for children ages 2-12, bring your children for an afternoon of making gingerbread houses, Christmas ornaments and crafts, watch a Christmas movie, supper will also be served; 3:30 to 6:45 p.m., Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church, 161 Minnies Chapel Loop, Stuart.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: annual Christmas party, a wrapped gift exchange of $10 or less to be bought or homemade, put name on gift, meeting at 10:30 a.m., lunch will be potluck, ending at 1:30 p.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd. If Floyd County schools are closed or delayed due to weather, there will not be a meeting.
ALZHEIMER’S MEETING: The Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC meeting at 7 p.m., Patrick County Alzheimer’s Office, basement of Hill’s Tax Services located on Buena Vista Drive, Stuart.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
CRAFT SHOW/PTO MEETING/MATH NIGHT AND DINNER: vendor craft show from 5 to 9 p.m. in the gym at Woolwine Elementary School; Pre-K and K students perform in the auditorium, PTO meeting at 6 p.m.; Title I Math night and dinner will be served in the cafeteria from 6:30 to 6:55 p.m., must RSVP for the dinner; Hero Title I Math night activities for students and parents 7 to 7:30 p.m.; Music provided by band and choir students in the gym during the craft show, Woolwine Elementary School, 9993 Woolwine Highway, Woolwine.
THE GIVING PROJECT: the community is invited to particpate in the Giving Project, ornaments will be made and given to residents at Landmark Center and Blue Ridge Nursing Home; Grace Helms, art teacher will host the event, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Elementary School, art room.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
ROADSIDE AND LAKESHORE CLEANUP: cleanup hosted by Patrick County Greenteam, Goose Point road (Rt. 822) from Rt. 57 into Goosepoint Campground on Philpott Lake. In addition to roadside litter, there is a large tire dump along the right side of the road. (Weather backup date will be Saturday, Dec. 15); 9 a.m. to noon, 4780 Goose Point Road, Bassett.
HOLIDAYS FROM THE MARKET: baked goods, fresh beef and pork, jewelry, bath bombs and soaps, holiday gift bags, jams and jellies, fresh greenery, knife sharpening, and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Martin Plaza (formerly Globman’s) 115 E. Church Street, Martinsville.
4TH ANNUAL MEADOWS OF DAN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Shop local, Santa available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christmas photos taken on site; concessions will be available for purchase; set up fees will be donated to the Ronald McDonald house in Roanoke. Donations of hygiene supplies, paper products, puzzles, coloring books, puzzle books, stuffed animals, etc. Boxes will be available for the public to bring and drop off new unwrapped items in. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Elementary School.
PCMA: doors open at 4:45 p.m., no open jam, Chords of Faith at 5 p.m., Country Boys at 6 p.m., Southern Prophets at 7 p.m., bring chairs, food available for purchase, donations are welcome, Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
OUTDOOR DRAMA: “Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb” Two shows each evening – 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6561 Hwy 8, Lawsonville, N.C.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11
PRESCHOOL IN THE GALLERIES: a series of programs for pre-K students designed to foster a love of the performing and visual arts at a young age; Performances are free of charge to students and schools, free admission, music by Sanville Elementary School Children’s Choir. 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
BLOOD DRIVE: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., John D. Hooker Memorial Building, Stuart.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: “Love and Joy Come To You: Choral Christmas Concert” by the Smith River Singers, 7 p.m., Galilean House of Worship, 5078 A.L. Philpott Highway, Martinsville.
