WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
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 15
BOOK CLUB: discussion on The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon; group meets each third Thursday; April book is Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan; 3 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
STEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: fundraising committee meeting at 2 p.m., finance committee meeting at 2 p.m., board meeting at 3 p.m., The Franklin Center, 50 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount.
12-STEP PROGRAM: to a closer walk with God, call Israel Ashworth at (276) 229-9392; meets each Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Harvest Worship Center fellowship hall.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
MUSIC NIGHT: admission: $5; concessions available, dancers welcome; call Judy Potter at (276) 629-8259 for information; dancers welcome; jam session from 6 to 7 p.m., Shepherd’s Staff from 7 to 8 p.m., Hubert Lawson and The Bluegrass Country Boys from 8 to 9 p.m., HJDB Event Center (old Bassett High School), 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett.
MUSIC/ROOK/FOOD: music by Jim Philpott and Friends; 10 a.m. to noon; Rook begins at 8:30 a.m.; breakfast and lunch available for a fee; HJDB Event Center, Riverside Dr., Bassett.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
FOOD FROLIC BINGO: $20 donation includes 20 games and four door prize tickets; prizes are food-related items; coveralls: $3 or two for $5; door prizes after all games, door prizes available; hot dogs, drinks and desserts available for purchase; sponsored by the Francisco Ruritan Club, proceeds go to Francisco Ladies’ Auxiliary projects, doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Francisco Community Building, 7100 NC 89, Westfield, N.C.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: sponsored by the fire dept. and ladies’ auxiliary, menu: pancakes, country ham, sausage, eggs, gravy, baked apples, homemade biscuits, coffee, orange juice; adult plate: $7, child’s plate: $3.50; eat in or take out, call in orders to 930-2113; 6:30 to 10 a.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart.
BASKET MAKING CLASS: cost: $25-$40 depending on the basket; call (276) 957-5757 or (276) 957-1521 to register, 9:15 to 1 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: concessions available; open jam session at 4:45 p.m.; Wendy Dearmain and Friends at 6 p.m.; and Wayne Henderson and Presley Barker at 7 p.m.; Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
MOUNTAIN TOP SUPPORT TEAM SUPPER: Irish boiled dinner: ham,
potatoes and cabbage; adult plate: $8, child’s plate: $5; 4:30 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center.
BLACK POT CHICKEN DINNER: includes baked potato, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and drink for $8 per plate; 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department.
SCHOLARSHIP YARD SALE: massive sale with items from multiple estates; proceeds go to scholarships for seniors; biscuits, coffee and sweets will be sold by the Women’s Group; 8 a.m., Ross Harbour United Methodist Church.
BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL MUSIC: featuring the Sojourners with Jesse Smathers, Tony and Heather Mabe and Patrick Robertson; admission: $8; children 12 and under admitted free; concessions available (hot dogs, pinto beans, cornbread and desserts); kitchen opens at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m., Rangeley Ruritan Club, 134 Calloway Drive, Fieldale.
YOUTH AND MILLENNIAL SUMMIT: sponsored by Congressional candidate Anthony Flaccavento; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Brush Mountain Rooms, Squires Center, Virginia Tech campus.
LUCKY BINGO: 20 games plus $300 cover all, door prize and raffle tickets for $20; 50/50 drawing; hot dogs, chips, drinks and homemade desserts for sale; doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 6 p.m.; Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Rd., Ararat.
SUNDAY, MARCH 18
FREE GOSPEL CONCERT: featuring Matt and Josie Minikus, singer-songwriters; 4 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College auditorium, Stuart.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18-21
REVIVAL SERVICES: with Mike and Jimille Mills; 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sun., 7 p.m. Mon.-Wed., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, Spring Road, Patrick Springs.
REVIVAL: speaker: Rev. Rayton Puckett; 7 p.m.; True Gospel Baptist Church, located on Salem Highway beside Patrick County High School, Stuart.
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MONDAY, MARCH 19
BIBLE STUDY: taught by Clyde DeLoach, will meet each Monday, for information call 694-3322; 6 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: breakfast ($5) at 8:30 a.m. and lunch ($6) available at 11:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Rook games from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Bible study at 11 a.m., room 6; HJDB Event Center, Riverside Drive, Bassett.
PCHS OPEN SHOP NIGHT: open each Monday; $10 annual fee;
equipment available: ARC welders, MIG welders, torches, planers (10 boards per person per night), table saw, jointer, wood lathes, and many other metal and woodworking tools; for information contact Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694-6078; shop closed if 12 month employees do not report or are released early; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Agriculture Shop, Patrick County High School, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart.
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: Boutique Prep Day, to prepare for the sale at Attic Treasurers and Heavenly Handmade Boutique at the Floyd Quilt Show on May 18-19; 10 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20
CRITZ COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Investigator Nick Pendleton; topic: “Home Security,” for information call the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office at 694-3161; 7 p.m., Critz Baptist Church fellowship hall.
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; serving brunch from 11 a.m. to noon, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
PATRICK HENRY PATRIOTS MEETING: showing of the film “The Darkest Hour” about Winston Churchill; 6 to 8 p.m.., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
PATRICK COUNTY LIONS CLUB MEETING: discussion on recruitment and how to grow the club, new members needed; 6:30 p.m., downstairs, Stuart Baptist Church.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21
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.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
GOSPEL SINGING: featuring The MaKameys and The Preacher’s Choir; admission: $10; concessions available; for information call (276) 768-6042 or (276) 233-1590; all proceeds go to benefit the area’s homeless shelters, Galax Hope House Ministries; doors open at 4 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m., Carroll County High School, Hillsville.
SOCK BUNNIES: with instructor Vickie Wososki; class is for adults and kids, $8 for members, $12 for non-members; all supplies provided; to pre-register call (276) 957-5757; 1 to 2:30 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
EASTER EGG HUNT: all children up to age 12 are invited to join the hunt, lunch provided after the egg hunt; 10:30 a.m., Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.
BARBECUE DINNER: dine in or take out; adult plate: $10 (includes barbecue, pinto beans, potatoes, slaw, bread, dessert and drink); $5 for a child’s plate (ages 12 and under), which includes barbecue, potatoes, dessert and drink; barbecue by the pound also available; sponsored by the PSVFD ladies’ auxiliary; 4 to 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department.
EASTER EGG HUNT: hosted by Blue Ridge Therapy Connection and The Landmark Assisted Living and Memory Care Neighborhood; rain or shine, photos with Peter Rabbit, over 3,000 eggs, free refreshments, call (276) 694-7161 for information; ages 1-5 hunt from 10:30 to 10:45; ages 6-12 hunt from 11:15 to 11:30 p.m., Peter Rabbit’s Garden, next to Blue Ridge Nursing Center, 105 Landmark Drive, Stuart.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
EASTER EGG HUNT: bring a basket, family fun, for information call 694-5211 or visit hisgraceforyou.org; free hot dog lunch at 12:30 p.m. after the 11 a.m. service; Easter egg hunt and games begin at 1 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 26-30
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: speakers: Mon., Tommy Shepherd of Stuart United Methodist Church; Tue., Danny Redman of Stuart Presbyterian Church; Wed., Wayne Moore of High Point Baptist Church; Thurs., Tammy Franklin of West Patrick Charge UMC; Fri., Ken Terry of Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church; service at noon, followed by a light lunch; Stuart United Methodist Church.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27
LUNCH AND LEARN: “Building the Foundation for Your New Business,” learn information that may help your new business survive; marketing strategies, legal form of organization, and tips for preparing and presenting a business plan; RSVP by calling the Small Business Development Center at (434) 395-2086; noon to 1 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: noon, The Landmark Center, Stuart.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE: a night of worship and reflection, while remembering the night of the Lord’s Supper and His arrest; childcare provided; for information call 694-5211 or visit hisgraceforyou.org; 7 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart
FRIDAY, MARCH 30
BLOOD DRIVE: noon to 6 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
EASTER EGG HUNT: fun and activities, egg hunt, do-it-yourself resurrection craft, games, snacks, face painting and more; 2 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, Spring Rd., Patrick Springs.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
EASTER CELEBRATION: with the local singing group God Can, 11 a.m., Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mountain View Church Rd., Patrick Springs; pastor: Tom Warren.
SUNRISE SERVICE: for information call 694-5211 or visit hisgraceforyou.org; sunrise service at 7 a.m. (outdoors, weather permitting); worship service at 11 a.m.; Grace Baptist
Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST: presentation in Spanish, Mexican food will be sold by the Women’s Guild, St. Joseph and The Hispanic Youth to raise money for church projects; 1 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Spruce St., Martinsville.
