(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, Jan. 14
The Patrick County Public Service Authority and Economic Development Authority will hold a Joint Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the Patrick County Community Center to discuss shared strategic initiatives and local infrastructure.
Thursday, Jan. 15
The Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) will meet at 6 p.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
The Patrick County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will meet at 4 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Patrick County Administration building.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Town Office.
Thursday, Jan. 22
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Office.
Events
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Food Bank distribution: 8:30 – 11 a.m. at 108 Commerce Street, Stuart and again 5- 6:30 p.m.; 8- 10 a.m. at Fellowship Church in Ararat; 5:30 p.m. -until out of boxes at the Community Building in Meadows of Dan.
Thursday, Jan. 15
The Patrick County Republican Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the Motorsports Hall of Fame Auditorium, 212 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart.
Friday, Jan. 16
The Community Food Pantry will be at the Fairy Stone VFD from 3-4 p.m.
Free community meal at Ross Harbour Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Road, 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Homestead Community Church will hold a Homeschool co-op blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Walmart parking lot, 19265 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart. To register for your appointment, visit thebloodconnection.org and use code 14029. Donors can earn points that can be redeemed for a $30 gift card.
Ongoing
The Patrick County Patriots will hold a Turkey Shoot each Saturday in January and the first Saturday February in 2026. Events will be held at the Smith River Wildlife Building. Practice starts at 12:30 p.m. and the shoot starts at 1 p.m. Factory chokes only, no sleeves are allowed.
Inside yard sale to benefit Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC. 109 Buena Vista, Stuart, 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.
