Meetings
Monday, Dec. 9
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room 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
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.
Saturday, Nov. 30
The Holiday Market at Fairy Stone State Park will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meadows of Dan Christmas Parade begins at 3 p.m.
The Patrick County Democratic Committee will meet from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Patrick County Branch Library Community Room.
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 begins at 2 p.m.
Jeb Stuart Volunteer Rescue Squad will hold a Community Breakfast at its building, 1258 American Legion Road, Stuart, from 7:30-10 a.m. Plates are $8 each and dine in, carry out, and curb service options are available. Orders can be placed by calling 276-694-6171.
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.
Thursday, Dec. 12
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 Jimmy Handy. Attendees are asked to bring finger foods and desserts to share.
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 Patrick County Parks and Recreation Office is now conducting sign-ups for the grades K – 3 basketball season. Students in grades K – 1 and students in grades 2-3 will play on co-ed teams according to the two described grade-level groupings. Games will be played on Saturdays during February and March 2025. The deadline for sign-ups is Monday, December 16. Forms are available at any elementary school or the recreation department. Questions? Call or email the recreation department at 276-694-3917 or recdept@co.patrick.va.us.
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.
