Meetings
Monday, March 11
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room 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.
Monday, March 18
The Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) Board Academic & Student Affairs Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. in Room 145 in the Frith Economic Development Center.
The P&HCC Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall in the Frith Economic Development Center.
Tuesday, March 19
The Patrick County Planning Commission will hold a sub-committee work session meeting at 4 p.m. and a regular business meeting at 6 p.m. at the Patrick & Henry Community College (Stuart site) in the Community Room.
Wednesday, March 20
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Office.
Wednesday, March 27
The Patrick County EDA will meet at 7 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Events
Friday, March 8
A Moonshine Hollow Hike will be held at 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center.
A Fayerdale Missing Town hike will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Shelter 4.
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 the Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10, and is payable at the door.
Mayo Mountain Church will hold a free community meal, a fish fry, starting at 6 p.m.
A Little Mountain Falls hike will be held at 9 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Amphitheater Trailhead Parking Lot.
Lakeshore Trail hike will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Amphitheater Trailhead Parking Lot.
Huge Estate/Yard sale fundraiser for Scholarships for kids in need at Ross Harbour Church on Elamsville Road. Inside doors open at 8 a.m. Outside by 7 a.m. The women’s group will have biscuits, coffee, drinks, etc., for sale.
Sunday, March 10
Mountain View/Horse Camp Trail hike will be held at 9 a.m. at Fairy Stone State Park Amphitheater Trailhead Parking Lot.
Iron Mine hike will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Fairy Stone State Park Iron Mine Parking Lot.
Wednesday, March 13
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.
Thursday, March 14
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Entertainment will be provided by Herbert and Tina Conner. Pizza, tossed salad, and beverages will be provided to all attendees. Attendees are requested to bring desserts to share with the group.
Friday, March 15
The Woolwine Community Food Pantry will be at the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department from 3-4:30 p.m.
A Moonshine Hollow Hike will be held at 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center.
A Fayerdale Missing Town hike will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Shelter 4.
Saturday, March 16
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a country breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. Adult plates are $10 each with child plates being $8 each. All take out plates are $10 each. Call in orders can be made by calling (276) 930-2113.
A Spring-Oh Bingo will be held at the Francisco Community Center in Westfield, NC. Hotdogs will be available at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. A $20 donation includes 20 games with 3 per card and four door prize tickets. $3 for one card or $5 for two. All proceeds go toward Francisco VFD Auxiliary projects.
The second annual Patrick County’s Got Talent & Bake Sale featuring Michael Ray Fain will be held at 7 p.m. at the Patrick County High School (PCHS). Admission is free, though the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC, will gladly accept donations.
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. 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.
Willis Gap Community Center will hold an Open Jam Acoustic every Friday night with doors opening at 6 p.m. for hotdogs, chips, candies, popcorn, coffee, and assorted sodas. From 7-10 p.m. there will be old time country, bluegrass, and gospel music. A 50/50 drawing will be held at about 8:15 p.m.
