Vendors needed for the 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 10 at Rotary Field in Stuart. Interested vendors call (276) 694-5273. Proceeds benefit Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
DOBYNS CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Commonwealth Attorney, Stephanie Vipperman; 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center. For more information, call Deputy Dan Gray or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
FARMERS MARKET: Reynolds Homestead cooking demo, locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items, and more; 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
BLOOD DRIVE: 1 to 6 p.m., to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767; Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
WOODS FAMILY REUNION: Gene and Glassie Woods, noon until, 200 High Point Church Road, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 694-4720.
BINGO: doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., food available for purchase, prizes include cash and various items, $30 pack includes 20 games, two cover-alls, 1 speed round game, and 10 door prize tickets, proceeds go to EPIC Youth Group, Hunter’s Chapel Assembly, 3057 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.
COMMUNITY SUPPER: free community hotdog supper, 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd., Stuart.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
5TH SUNDAY SINGING: special music by Tony and Heather Mabe, 7 p.m., Peters Creek Baptist Church, Lawsonville, N.C.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30-MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
REVIVAL: special singing, preaching by Brother Rickey Rogers, 7 p.m., Dan River Baptist Church.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: Lisa Ellis presenting the Personal Journey of an Art Quilter,10 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
ALZHEIMERS MEETING: Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC, 7 p.m., basement of Hill’s Tax Services, Buena Vista Drive.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
ROADSIDE CLEAN UP: Patrick County Green team hosting; 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ararat community, meet at Blue Ridge Elementary, 5135 Ararat Hwy, Ararat. Rain date is October 4.
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM: led by a trained Lifestyle Coach, weekly meetings conducted, learn how to change your lifestyle and prevent type 2 diabetes, 5 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church. For more information, call (276) 699-3341.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
FARMERS MARKET: tool sharpening w/fee, locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items, and more; 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
FRIDAY, OCTBOER 5-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
SPCA YARDSALE: hosted by the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA, Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 133 East Main Street in UpTown Martinsville during Oktoberfest. A Snoopy/Peanuts/Charlie Brown collection will be featured. All proceeds benefit the SPCA.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: country ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, homemade biscuits, gravy, apples, and more, donations go towards repair and remodeling of the building, 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Rd, Ararat.
LADIES RETREAT: free community event for women of all ages, guest speaker Anne Van Curen, “Jesus, the Greatest Storyteller.” Music and more, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., lunch provided, Grace Baptist Church, 14087 JEB Stuart Highway, Stuart. For more information, visit hisgraceforyou.org.
YARD SALE/APPLE BUTTER MAKING: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Woolwine United Methodist Church, 10205 Woolwine Hwy, Woolwine.
FISH FRY: adult $8, children 6-11 $3, under 6 free. Eat in or take out, 4 to 7 p.m., Cresey’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
75 ANNIVERSARY AND HOMECOMING: speaker Bishop Tommy McGhee, special music by Avery Road, 10 a.m., 75 years celebration, covered dish following services, Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. For more information, call (276) 694-6357 or visit PSPHC.org.
SPECIAL SUNDAY SERVICE: speaker Walt Byrd, 10:30 a.m., Harvest Worship Center, Patrick Springs.
HOMECOMING: concert by Mike Hall 10 a.m., former Pastor John Hopkins will bring the message, 11 a.m., meal following service, Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church, Stuart.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
REVIVAL: Evangelist Shirley Quesenberry, special singing each evening, Sunday: 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday – Wednesday at 7 p.m., Mtn. View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mtn. View Church Road, Patrick Springs.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
VOTER EDUCATION/CANDADIDATE FORUM: learn the voting process, help with registering to vote, connect with candidates including local and state officials, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Motorsports Museum, 212 Johnson Street, Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Wednesday: apple peeling for the Woolwine October festival, 8 a.m. until, lunch provided. Thursday: apple butter making 4 a.m., fried apple pie making 8:30 a.m., lunch provided. Friday: making apple butter. Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
FARMERS MARKET: Market bag raffle, locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items, and more; 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
AUTUMN LEAVES FESTIVAL: music by local musicians on the downtown stage; unique arts and crafts with more than 200 vendors lining the streets, food vendors, downtown Mount Airy, N.C., 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, noon on Sunday.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
OCTOBER FESTIVAL: music provided by Friday Night Band, The Hutchens and Rock Castle Ramblers. Music, dancing, apple butter sale, crafts. Food: ham plates, hot dogs, fried apple pies, bake sale, beverages.10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department, 9912 Woolwine Highway, Woolwine.
48TH ANNUAL LORD’S ACRE SALE: food, bkaed goods, crafts, homemade treasures available, doors open at 7 a.m.; auction beginning at 10 a.m., Nelson Autos will donate a vehicle to the auction, music provided, Rotary Field, Stuart.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
REVIVAL: guest Kent Christmas, Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Harvest Worship Center, Patrick Springs.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
THANKSGIVING SERVICE: pennies for the Penny House will be collected, 7 p.m., Mt. Nebo Holiness Church.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
FARMERS MARKET: Master Gardners with information; locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items, and more; 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
REUNION: second annual Rock Castle descendants reunion, bring a dish, stories, and photos to share, begins at noon, lunch at 1 p.m., Woolwine United Methodist Church, 10205 Woolwine Hwy, Woolwine. For more information, call Beverly Belcher Woody at (276) 632-0970.
HAMBURGER STEAK DINNER: plates $8 includes: meat, baked potato, cole slaw, rolls, dessert, and drink. 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Fire Department.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
FARMERS MARKET: seasonal produce, pumpkins, fall greens and more, Stuart Farmers Market, Stuart.
