Meetings
Wednesday, April 24
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will meet at 6 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Tuesday, April 30
The Patrick County Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet at 4 p.m. at the Patrick County School Board Office.
Thursday, May 9
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the school board office.
Events
Friday, April 26
A Spaghetti Supper will be held from 4-7 p.m. at Dobyns Community Center
Wayside Community Church will hold a Friday Night Fellowship starting at 6:30 p.m. Music will be by the Shelton Brothers and Pastor Teddy Hiatt will deliver an encouraging message. A light meal will be served after.
Friday, April 26 – Saturday, April 27
Weekend revival at High Point Baptist Church, starting at 7 p.m. with preachers Shaun Draughn and David Richardson. Mike Hall and Saun Draughn will sing. The church is located at 2381 Big A School Road, Stuart.
Saturday, April 27
Cruise-In, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hunter’s Chapel Assembly, Ararat Highway, Ararat. Hot dogs and BBQ will be served.
Friday, May 3
Spring Bingo at Hardin Reynolds Memorial School (HRMS). Ticket, food sales, and vendor sales start at 5:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. 20 games and 2 coverall costs $25. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Shannon Cassell at (276) 694-3631.
Saturday, May 4
The Patrick County Master Gardeners will hold its annual Spring Plant sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Stuart Rotary Building. All proceeds return to benefit the community through local service organizations, community projects, and scholarship awards.
The Christian Bowhunters of the Blue Ridge will host a youth archery event for ages 6 -17 at Sycamore Baptist Church, 179 Sycamore Church Road, Stuart, from 100 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bows and arrows are provided, or you can bring your own. Walk ups are welcome or preregister by calling (276) 288-4110.
Monday, May 6 – Monday, Sept. 2
The Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Monday Market every Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Fairy Stone picnic shelters 3 & 4.
Tuesday, May 7
The Church of the Living Water will hold a Community Coffee event starting at 10 a.m. EMS Director Scottie Cassell will be the guest speaker.
Thursday, May 9
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group will hold its May meeting at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Entertainment will be provided by Alan and Margaret Koegler. Beverages will be provided. The menu is potluck. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite meats, vegetables, and/or desserts to share with the group.
Saturday, May 11
Spring Tea hosted by the Woolwine Methodist Church from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, and those 10 and under enter for free. Tickets may be purchased by calling Margie Cockram at (276) 930-2850 or Betty Perry at (276) 930-2578. The proceeds will benefit the community mobile food pantry.
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 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.
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.
Open Jam Acoustic, Fridays at Willis Gap Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for concessions, with music 7-10 p.m. A 50/50 drawing will be held at about 8:15 p.m.
