Meetings
Thursday, Nov. 14
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the school board office.
Monday, Nov. 18
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor courtroom of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
The Patrick County Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meets at 4 p.m., in the Patrick County School Board Office in the conference room, Stuart. This meeting is open to the public. Anyone who wishes to be placed on the agenda may call Andy Bowlin, Director of Special Education, (276) 694-3163 by noon on Nov. 19.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the town office.
Events
Saturday, Nov. 9
Veteran’s Parade – line up starts at 12 p.m., and the parade begins at 1 p.m. The grand marshals are Leonard & Delano Wood, with a ceremony to follow at Rotary Field. For parade applications or details, contact the local Ruritan organizations or email veteransdayparade2024@gmail.com.
The Reynolds Homestead Holiday Arts & Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ross Harbour Methodist Church will hold a fall supper and auction with the meal starting from 4-6 p.m. with take our or dine in options. The meal includes a chicken or ham plate, dessert, and drink. The cost is $10 for an adult plate and $5 for a child’s plate. The auction starts at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 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, Nov. 14
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group meets at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field, Stuart. Philip Adams will provide the entertainment, and the Reynolds Homestead will provide the meal for the attendees. Attendees are requested to bring desserts to share with the group.
Friday, Nov. 15
The community food truck will be at Fairystone VFD from 3-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 16
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a hamburger steak dinner from 4-6:30 p.m. The menu includes hamburger steak, French fries, baked beans, slaw, roll, and a drink for $10 for either dine in or carry out. To place an order, call 276-930-2113. The department will hold a cash giveaway at 7 p.m. To purchase a ticket, contact a fire department member or call 276-930-2117.
Thursday, Nov. 21
The Carroll County Genealogy Club will hold its monthly business meeting at 5 p.m. The public is invited. Call 276.266.8016 or check Facebook page Carroll Co Genealogy Club.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
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 Patrick County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting sign-ups for grades 6-7 boys and girls basketball season. Games will be played in January and February. The deadline for sign-ups is Monday, November 18. Forms are available at any elementary school or at the recreation department. Questions may be directed to the recreation department at 276-694-3917.
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. on 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 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 holds 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.
Free Community Meal, every 4th Wednesday, 5 p.m., Raven Rock Wesleyan Church, 1912 Raven Rock Road, Ararat. Take out or dine in. Call Scott or Nann Phillips at (276) 773-6004 or email pastor@ravenrockchurch.org.
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.
The Carroll County Genealogy Club is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Willis Gap Community Center: Members Meeting, the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.; Appalachian Acoustic Open Jam, every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food. The music and dancing are 6:30-9 p.m.; Golden Oldies Open Jam is on the last Tuesday of the month. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food, music and dancing from 6:30-9 p.m.
Connect Health+ Wellness offers free confidential Medicaid/FAMIS application and renewal assistance for Virginia residents from birth to 64. No sign-up fees, no premiums, no deductibles. Medicaid renewals have resumed. Medicaid members need to keep their mailing address and contact information up to date. Connect Health + Wellness’ specially trained Medicaid/FAMIS Outreach Advocate can provide more information. Call or text Ann Walker, (276) 732-0509, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
