Meetings
Monday, Feb. 12
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
The Economic Development Authority of Patrick County will have a Special Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Events
Friday, Jan. 26
Wayside Community Church will hold a Friday Night Music and Fellowship starting at 6:30 p.m. The music will be by Eric Sheppard with Pastor Teddy Hiatt delivering encouraging messages. A potluck supper will be served after the service. The church is located at 3520 Wayside Road, Stuart.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold an Introduction to Cyber Security entrepreneurial workshop from 12-1 p.m. at the Dalton IDEA Center. The cost is $15. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net, or calling (276) 656-5461.
Friday, Feb. 2
The Community Food Pantry will be at the Smith River Rescue Squad from 3-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
The Church of the Living Water will hold a community coffee starting at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Brooke Hall, of the Alzheimer’s Association, discussing healthy living for the body and brain.
Thursday, Feb. 8
The Office of Tourism and the Meadows of Dan Community invite all merchants and interested citizens to a meeting at 5:30 pm in the Meadows of Dan Community Building. The conference aims to discuss the Mabry Mill Restaurant, concerns surrounding the mill, and signage along Highway 58. A representative from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will also be in attendance. Please come out and explore ways to work together to enrich MOD and the Parkway.
Saturday, Feb. 10
The Patrick Springs Ruritan Club will hold a Poor Man’s Supper at the Patrick Springs Park building from 4-7 p.m. The cost of the meal is $8, and it includes pinto beans, potatoes, corn bread, dessert, and drink. Funds raised will be used for community service projects.
Saturday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 11
Providence Super Sub Weekend. The Providence United Methodist Women will sponsor the Super Sub Weekend with subs or salads offered for $10 each. They will have 3 meats, 3 cheeses, tomatoes, pickles and chips (crackers with salad). Call Doris (276) 694-6203, (276) 692-6046, or Cathy at (276) 692-7194 by Tuesday, Feb. 6 to place an order. Drive thru pickup available on Saturday, 4-6 p.m., or Sunday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 14
The Patrick County Food Bank will hold distribution at the Stuart site from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 5-6: 30 p.m., at Ararat starting at 8:30 a.m., and at Meadows of Dan starting at 5:30 p.m.
Ongoing
The Coffee Break Café hosts live music on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Bring an instrument, or just come and listen.
The Patrick County Library hosts Story Time with Ms. Sam at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, with books, songs, finger plays, and more. For more information, call (276) 694-3352.
The Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Alzheimer’s office at 109 Buena Busta Ave in Stuart. New members or volunteers are welcome to join in assisting with the needs of the clients. For more information, call (276) 693-6018.
The Patrick County Library will hold the LEGO Club with Ms. Sam on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This program is mainly intended for school age children. For more information, call the library at (276) 694-3352.
The Patrick County Quilters’ Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com.
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30-8 p.m.
The Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard meets the first Tuesday of every month at the American Legion Post 105 at 7 p.m. Interested veterans are welcome to attend.
Messianic Bible Study, Fridays from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Honey Pot, 106 N. Main St., Stuart (across from The Coffee Break). Call (276) 694-2356 for more information.
Last Tuesday of each month, Golden Oldies, Open Jam at Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, with 50s, 60s, 70s Rock and Roll. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music gets underway at 7. Food is available.
The Patrick County Recreation Department will offer a Tai Chi Flow class for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. No experience needed, just wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. There is no registration for the program. Call the Park Office at (276) 694-3917 for more information.
