Meetings
Wednesday, Feb. 21
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Office.
Thursday, Feb. 22
The Economic Development Authority meets at 7 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, Patrick County Administration Building.
Friday, Feb. 23
The Stuart Farmers Market vendor organizational Meeting begins at 11 a.m. in the Town Office, 100 Patrick Avenue, to discuss the upcoming market season. Call (276) 694-3811 with questions.
Monday, March 11
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor courtroom of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Thursday, March 14
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the school board administration building.
Events
Friday, Feb. 23
Wayside Community Church, located at 3520 Wayside Road, Stuart, will hold a Friday Night Music and Fellowship event starting at 6:30 p.m. Music will be by Grace n’ Grass musicians and guest speaker Pastor Tim Crotts. Soups and sandwiches will be served afterwards.
Moonshine Hollow Hike, 10 a.m., Visitor Center at Fairy Stone State Park; Fayerdale Missing Town, 2:30 p.m. at Shelter 4, at the park.
Saturday, Feb. 24
The Patrick County Democratic Committee meets at 10:45 a.m. at the Patrick County Library, with a group lunch after.
Walk the trails at Fairy Stone State Park, 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Meet in the Amphitheater Trailhead Parking Lot.
Sunday, February 25
Mountain View/Horse Camp Trail, 9 a.m. at the Amphitheater Trailhead Parking Lot, Fairy Stone State Park; Iron Mine, 1:30 p.m. in Iron Mine Parking Lot.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
VFW Post 7800 will hold its next meeting at the post building. A meal will be held at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Anyone meeting the requirements for the VFW is welcome to join.
Patrick County Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meets at 4 p.m. in the Patrick County School Board Office in the Conference Room.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Patrick County Public Animal Shelter will be closed. It will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Saturday, March 2
A community breakfast will be held at JEB Stuart Rescue Squad from 7-10 a.m. Plates are $8. Dine in, carry out, and curb service options are available. Orders can be placed by calling 276-694-6171.
Springs of Life Camp hosts a Scentsy Bingo Fundraiser. Doors open at 6pm, games start at 7 p.m. Concessions are available.
Saturday, March 9
A Hunters Education Class will be held at 10 Via Ave in Stuart from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is for hunters 12 and up to be able to obtain a hunting license. Lunch will be provided. Register at dwr.Virginia.gov. For questions call Jonathan Scott at 276-229-1700.
The Patrick County Master Gardeners Association will host its 15th annual Gardening Symposium at Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10, payable at the door. Horticulturists Eli Roberson and Eric Jackson are featured. Vendors on site. Light refreshments provided. Visit mgpcva@gmail.com more information.
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 Vista Ave in Stuart. New members or volunteers are welcome to join. 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 at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday each month at the American Legion Post 105. Interested veterans are welcome.
Introduction to Zen Meditation and Zen Buddhism at the Blue Ridge Regional Library Stuart site, second and fourth Tuesday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
The Patrick County Recreation Department offers 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; wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Registration is not required. Call the Park Office at (276) 694-3917 for more information.
Willis Gap Community Center will hold an Open Jam Acoustic on Fridays, doors open at 6 p.m. Food is available. Old time country, bluegrass, and gospel music from 7-10 p.m., with a 50/50 drawing around 8:15 p.m.
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.
