Meetings
Thursday, May 9
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the school board office.
Monday, May 13
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, May 15
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the town office.
Events
Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11
The Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC, will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held at the basement of Hills Tax Service on Wood Brothers Drive in Stuart. BBQ sandwiches will be sold on May 10.
The Patrick County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a morning of informative presentations led by industry professionals from 10-11:30 a.m. at Patrick Springs Park. Those interested should RSVP at patrickcountyswcd@gmail.clom, or the district office at (276) 694-2911.
Saturday, May 11
Woolwine Methodist Church will hold a Spring Tea 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.
A yard sale and bake benefit to help Shanna Spence with her medical expenses will be held at Mayo Mountain Church from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be lots of girls’ clothes, teens, women’s and men’s clothes, glassware, and more items.
Tuesday, May 14
The Stuart Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room of Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC), Stuart site. All landholders and family members are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, May 15
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.
Friday, May 17
The Woolwine community food truck will be at the Fairystone VFD from 3-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a country breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. Dine in prices are $10 for an adult plate and $5 for a child plate. All take out plates are $10. To place an order, call (276) 930-2113.
The first annual cruise-in and art extravaganza featuring the WHOOTY Award will be held at the Francisco Community Building in Westfield, N.C., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are all welcome.
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 10 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.
An evening of singing and fellowship will be held at New Hope Community Church, 1863 Clark House Farm Road, Stuart, Virginia, at 7 p.m. Featured singer will be Eric Sheppard. Refreshments will be served. All are invited.
Saturday, May 25
God’s Revenge will hold a ride to support David Cassell, a Patrick County man who was recently injured in a car accident. The ride will start and end in the CVS/Food Country parking lot in Stuart. It begins at 11 a.m. All vehicles are welcome. Engines start and kickstands will be up at 1 p.m. The cost is $20 per vehicle and $5 per additional rider. Children under 15 enter for free. All donations go towards David and his family’s needs. Businesses, churches, and individuals for any support you can give. Support options include cash and item donations, sponsorships, raffle prizes, and sharing our flyer to spread the word. Needed items include size 7 Pampers diapers and baby wipes. For donation pick up, call or text Cody at 336-552-7721 or Dena at 276-692-6824. Donations collected will be picked up the week leading up to the event. All donations will be given to David’s parents who are helping take care of him.
The Carroll County Genealogy Club and cosponsors Grayson Heritage Foundation and the Grayson County historical society will hold a genealogy workshop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carroll County Search and Rescue building. Tony Lowe, a local resident and Quaker heritage researcher will speak. Gerald Coad, the Carroll County Clerk of Court, and Kathy Vestal, editor of the book “Childress Cousins,” will also attend.
Monday, May 27
A Twilight Memorial Day Service will be held at Alice DeHart Park Pavilion in Stuart at 8:30 p.m. The event is presented by American Legion Post #105 and the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The ceremonies will have luminaries lit and placed along the roadway in honor of a deceased veteran, a living veteran, or a person currently in active duty. Luminaries may be purchased for a special veteran for $10 each or 3 for $20. Please indicate if the veteran is deceased, living, or on active duty. Money and information should be sent to Gary Griffith at 3929 Millhouse Road Woolwine, VA 24185. For additional information, call Clyde Thomas at (276) 930-2117, Griffith at (276) 930-2708, or any American Legion or Honor Guard member.
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 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 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 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.
The Carroll County Genealogy Club is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Through 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.
