Meetings
Tuesday, Nov. 19
The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the community room of the Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC).
Wednesday, Nov. 20
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the town office.
Monday, Dec. 9
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor courtroom of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) meets at 6 p.m. in the 2nd-floor conference room, Patrick County Veterans Memorial Building.
Thursday, Dec. 12
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the school board office.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the town office.
Events
Thursday, Nov. 21
The Patrick County Republican Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Motorsports Hall of Fame at Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC).
Friday, Nov. 22
Patrick County High School (PCHS) freshmen, sophomores, junior, and senior boys will face off at 7 p.m. to determine the King of the Court in Volleyball for 2024. Admission is $5 and concessions will be available.
Saturday, Nov. 23
New Hope Community Church, 1863 Clark House Farm Road, Stuart, will host music by Michael Fain starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments follow.
Home Alone Thanksgiving Meal – If you are unable to have a Thanksgiving meal, join Hunter’s Chapel Assembly for a Thanksgiving dinner. The church is located at State Route 104, Ararat, from 4-6 p.m. Takeout orders will be available. Deliveries can be made in the Ararat area only. If you plan to attend, call (276) 251-7232. For more information, call Joseph or Lori Easter at (276) 251-7232.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
A Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Meadows of Dan Community Building from 4-6 p.m. Organized by Faith Baptist Church, the meal is free to everyone. Those unable to drive may call Katlyn Boyd at 2776-694-9708 to be added to the home delivery list.
Friday, Nov. 30
The Holiday Market at Fairy Stone State Park will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Meadow of Dan Christmas Parade begins at 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 2
A tree lighting will be held at the Landmark Center starting at 6 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 6
The Community Food Truck will be at the Woolwine SSRS from 3-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7
The Church of Living Water will hold a Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The annual Patrick County Christmas Parade will start at 2 p.m.
High Point Baptist Church will present an Outdoor Christmas Drama with shows at 6 and 7 p.m., 2381 Big A School Road, Stuart. The rain date is Dec. 14.
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.
Friday, Dec. 13 – Monday, Dec. 23
The annual Festival of Lights at DeHart Park will be held from 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
The Reynolds Homestead Victorian Christmas will start at 1 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20
The Community Food Bank will be at Fairystone VFD from 3-4:30 p.m.
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. 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.
