WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church at 694-6357; doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., food bank ministry open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

ARARAT COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker Virginia State Trooper Andy Roberts with canine “Glock” doing a demonstration on the roles of canines in law enforcement; for more information contact Deputy Shawn Keffer or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161; 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building.

WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.

WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH: presented by Ashley Madura, representative of the American Heart Association; call (276) 694-3050 to reserve a seat, 11 a.m., The Landmark Center, Stuart.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

BEGINNER KNITTING CLASS: taught by Cecelia Cassady; make a scarf using basic stitches, yarn provided; bring size 11 needles; cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members; pre-registration required as class size is limited; call (276) 957-5757 to register, two-day class also meets March 4, 9 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.

SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: contact Sarah Wray for reservations at (276) 694-7781, extension 27, or wrayse88@vt.edu; $5 per person; 2 to 4 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.

FREE CLOTHES CLOSET: 2 to 4 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

OPEN SHOP NIGHT: annual $10 fee, use available equipment including ARC and MIG welders, torches, planers, table saw, jointer, wood lathes and other metal and woodworking tools; for information contact Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694-6078, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday nights, Patrick County High School Agriculture Shop, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: light lunch will be served, noon, The Landmark Center, Stuart.

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF PATRICK COUNTY MEETING: expecting parents and breastfeeding families are encouraged to attend. Meetings are free, for immediate breastfeeding help, call (276) 692-4415, email lllofpatrickcounty@gmail.com or follow the group on Facebook; 5:30 to 7 p.m., Patrick County Branch Library, Stuart.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church at 694-6357; doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., food bank ministry open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.

WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEETING: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

BINGO: $25 bingo game package includes 20 games (three bingo cards per game), two cover-all games, two door prize tickets and one dauber; door prize tickets and coveralls also sold separately; hot dogs, pizza, drinks, chips and bake goods will be sold; doors open at 6 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School gym.

DARK SKY STARGAZING: up-close look at constellations and planets of the Milky Way; led by Dr.. Denny Casey, Virginia Museum of Natural History director of education and public programs, who will bring a telescope; in the event of clouds, the event will be held March 10; free, 902 Rock Castle Gorge Rd., at Blue Ridge Heritage, Floyd.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

BINGO: sponsored by parents of Girl Scout Troop #344, food available (nachos, hot dogs, desserts), Girl Scout cookies for sale; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.

MASTER YOUR GARDEN SYMPOSIUM: topics: roses, edible landscaping and daylilies; $30 if registering before Feb. 10, $35 after; lunch and snacks included; for information call (276) 952-8302 or (276) 692-6175, held at the Reynolds Homestead.

BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, food available, doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

SQUARE DANCE OPEN HOUSE: learn to square dance with the Mayberry Squares, experienced dancers will guide students as the caller teaches, classes begin Mar. 19, for information call Walt Leftwich at (336) 648-3709 or Roger Routh at (336) 401-2678; 6 p.m., Jones Community Building, School Rd., Mount Airy, N.C.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

MEADOWS OF DAN BLOOD DRIVE: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club and Women’s Club, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

MAKE A BIRD FEEDER: with instructor Vickie Wasoski, go home with a feeder, feed, and a recipe to make more; for ages eight and up, must pre-register by March 6, call (276) 957-5757; $10 for members, $15 for non-members, 9 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

SQUARE DANCE OPEN HOUSE: learn to square dance with the Mayberry Squares, experienced dancers will guide students as the caller teaches, classes begin Mar. 19, for information call Walt Leftwich at (336) 648-3709 or Roger Routh at (336) 401-2678; 6 p.m., Jones Community Building, School Rd., Mount Airy, N.C.

CONCERT: featuring The Loose Strings Band, part of the American Music Series, admission: $8 for adults, ages 15 and under admitted free; to reserve tickets call (276) 694-7181; refreshments served, dancing encouraged, 2:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

CPR CLASS: CPR certification class taught by Lisa Gardner, RN, AHA instructor through Henry County Public Safety; $25 for members and $30 for non-members; must pre-register, call (276) 957-5757; 6 to 9 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT: teams needed, call (276) 694-7137 for information; tickets are $5 at the door, children under three admitted free; concessions available, proceeds to benefit the Junior/Senior Prom; 7 p.m., Patrick County High School.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

DONKEY BASKETBALL: featuring the Buckeye Donkey Ball Donkeys; concessions available, sponsored by the PTO, advance tickets: $6, gate tickets: $8, children six and under admitted free; doors open at 5 p.m., game begins at 6 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School gym.

SPRING RAFFLE: sponsored by the Patrick County High School Pride of Patrick County Marching Band, $100 tickets on sale now, prizes total $10,000; for tickets call (859) 655-5196; 6:30 p.m., Patrick County High School.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

MAKE A FAIRY HOUSE: taught by Patrick County Extension Agent Vickie Wasoski; all materials provided, after the class the group will go to the library to hear reading by Lynn Dudley, author of “The Fairy Tea Party;” must pre-register by March 17, call. (276) 957-5757; for ages eight and older; $15 for members, $20 for non-members, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.

VALLEY WIDE YOUTH RALLY: free event with games, contests, prizes, and refreshments; music by Christian rock band Beauty from Ruins and Christian rapper Matthew Tuck; performance by Pursuit Drama Team; groups of six or more are asked to RSVP to StraightStreetNRV@gmail.com; for information visit straightstreetnrv.org; for ages 12-17, 6 to 10 p.m., Dwelling Place, 3325 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

GOLF TOURNAMENT: sponsored by the Patrick County Cougar Club to benefit Patrick County High School athletics, Captain’s Choice format, green tees and mulligans available for purchase prior to starting the round; $600 per four-person team; email patrickcountycougarclub@gmail.com for information or to reserve team placement, visit www.primland.com for course information; great prizes; lunch included, registration opens at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m., The Highland Course at Primland, Meadows of Dan.

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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 22: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m., Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Jeb Stuart Grocery; 2:30-2:45 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:20 p.m., across from Claudville Post Office; 4:25-4:50 p.m., Trinity Christian School.

Thursday, February 23: 10:30 to 10:40 p.m., Wildwood Acres—off St. Rd. 694; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.

Monday, February 27: 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuart Elementary School.

Tuesday, February 28: 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School.

Thursday, March 2: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2 to 3:10 p.m., Trinity Christian School.

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YOUTH PROGRAM RESTRUCTURED

New opportunities are available for spiritual education and activities for fun and community involvement for children ages 2-18. Nursery is available for ages 0-1 during Sunday school and worship service; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., Sunday night service with Bible study, crafts, and community service projects for ages 6-16 at 6:30 p.m. at Patrick Springs Christian Church. Visit www.patsprings.org or www.facebook.com/patrickspringschristian/ for information.