(Meeting/event information must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net.)
Meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Patrick County Tourism will host a grant workshop at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the community room of Patrick & Henry Community College.
Thursday, Nov. 13
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Office.
Monday, Nov. 17
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, Nov. 19
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Town Office.
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Patrick County Tourism will host a grant workshop at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the community room of Patrick & Henry Community College.
Friday, Oct. 31
Halloween event at the Meadows of Dan Community Building from 5-8 p.m. Those wishing to help hand out candy should contact Katlyn Boyd at (276) 952-8379.
Bassett Ruritan Club will hold a country Halloween breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Food will include ham, sausage, eggs, apples, gravy and biscuits, coffee, and juice. Adult plates are $9, and child plates are $4. All proceeds go to the Ruritan Club. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Music by the Morton Brothers will start at 10 a.m.
Wayside Community Church will hold its annual Fall Chili-Cook Off & Music, 6:30 p.m. at 3520 Wayside Road, Stuart. Pastor Ben Atkins as the speaker. Music by Grace Group. Bring a chili recipe to share or come by to enjoy food and fellowship.
Saturday, Nov. 1
Hometown Heroes and Touch and Truck event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply.
Better Life Ministries will host a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 32099 Jeb Stuart Highway, Spencer.
Meadows of Dan Women’s Club Bingo at Meadows of Dan Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. There will be food available for purchase. For more information, call 276-952-2674.
Jeb Stuart Rescue Squad will hold its monthly community breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. Plates are $10 and dine in, carryout, and curb service options are available. To place an order, call (276) 694-6171.
The first Saturday for democracy and free speech will be held at the Stuart Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are invited.
Friday, Nov. 7
The community food truck will be at Woolwine Smith River Rescue Squad from 3-4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8
The 2025 Veterans’ Day Parade will be held at 1 p.m., from Moody’s Funeral Home at West Blue Ridge Street and down Main Street. Immediately after the parade, a ceremony will be held at Rotary Field. Anyone interested in riding on a float provided by Patrick County Ruritans should contact David Belcher, (276) 692-6506, or Kevin Smith, (276) 229-6493.
Ross Harbour Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Road, will hold a Fall supper and auction. The meal will be from 4-6 p.m., with chicken or ham plate options that are $10 each. Dine in and carry out options are available. The auction will start at 6:30 p.m. and will include cakes, pies, crafts, canned goods, and more.
Better Life Ministries 2nd Annual Council Fire, 400 Pleasant View Dr. Patrick Springs, 3 p.m. with baptisms in the pond, followed by old fashion games, chicken stew and hot dogs. Live worship music, bonfire (with marshmallows) and preaching from Pastor Paul Hooker. Everything is free.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and Patrick & Henry Community College will hold a Billing Customers workshop from 12-1 p.m. at the Patrick County site. The cost is $15.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
The Patrick County Community Food Bank will hold its distribution day from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Stuart site, from 8-10 a.m. at Fellowship Church in Ararat, and starting at 5:30 p.m. at the community building in Meadows of Dan.
Thursday, Nov. 13
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group meets at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field. Entertainment will be provided by Philip Adams, and the Reynolds Homestead will provide the meal. Attendees are requested to bring desserts to share with the group.
Sunday, Nov. 16
Better Life Ministries are having a worship night at 6 p.m. at 32099 Jeb Stuart Highway, Spencer.
Friday, Nov. 21
The community food truck will be at Fairystone Volunteer Fire Station from 3-4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29
The Patrick County High School Class of 1995’s 30th class reunion will be held at the Legacy at Hatcher Farm from 6-10 p.m. Business casual attire. Tickets are $5 per person. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price. Each attendee is responsible for alcoholic beverage costs.
Ongoing
Inside yard sale to benefit Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC. Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members meet on the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Alzheimer’s office. New members are welcome. For more information, call (276) 693-6018.
The Coffee Break Café hosts live music on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Bring an instrument, or just come and listen.
Community meal at Salem Church on Salem Church Road in Critz, the first Sunday of every month at 12:10 p.m. Call (276) 222-1069 with questions.
Vesta Alzheimer’s Group LLC meets at the Vesta Community Center on the third Tuesday each month at noon. Both groups welcome new members and invite caregivers to attend. Literature is also available.
Ararat Ruritan Club holds Rook games every Monday night from 6:30-8 p.m.
Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard meets on 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, on the 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.
The Carroll County Genealogy Club is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Willis Gap Community Center: Members Meeting, the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.; Appalachian Acoustic Open Jam, every Friday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for food, with music and dancing, 6:30-9 p.m.; Golden Oldies Open Jam is on the last Tuesday of the month. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for food, music, and dancing from 6:30-9 p.m.
