Community Calendar

Continuing his series of books about the history of his boyhood home, Patrick County, Virginia, Historian Thomas D. "Tom" Perry tells the story of Notley Price Adams, who was accused of arson in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, went through four criminal trials before finally being pardoned by the Governor of...

Wednesday, Aug. 10 The Patrick County Community Food Bank will hold a food distribution day at the Stuart site from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 5-6:30 p.m. There will be a morning distribution in Ararat from 8:30-11 a.m., and an evening distribution in Meadows of Dan from 5-6:30 p.m.   Thursday,...

Riley Ginger with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving western Virginia, will present a series of free talks at the Patrick County Library over the next few months. BBB Programs start at 3:30 pm   On Aug. 25, Ginger will present BBB Employment Scams and Job Search beginning at 3:30...

The Blue Ridge Music Center will present the Steep Canyon Rangers for an evening of bluegrass and beyond at 7 p.m., Saturday, August 6, in the outdoor amphitheater. The Music Center is located at milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, just south of Galax and 30 minutes from Sparta...

The Patrick County Library is hosting an exhibit of K. Joanne Hill's photography of Patrick County's Trail H.A.N.D.S.  The hands were lovingly ornamented by talented artists from Patrick County or surrounding areas. Hill's photographs capture the essence of each of the five concrete hands – the Heritage, Arts, Nature, Dreams, and...

Thursday, Aug. 4 The Russell Creek Community Crime Watch meeting will be at the New Hope United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Law Enforcement Officer Communications/Technology Coordinator Cameron Adkins speaking on communications.    Friday, Aug. 5 The Woolwine Food Truck will be at the Woolwine Volunteer...

The Stuart Farmers’ Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week which runs August 7-13. In the midst of a global pandemic, farmers markets — like all other small businesses — have innovated to continue operations for the farmers and communities that depend on them. Farmers markets...

National Night out is held the first Tuesday in August as a community-building event that brings police and the community together in a positive, fun atmosphere. The Patrick County Sheriff's Office invites you to join them at DeHart Park, Tuesday, August 2 from 6-8p.m. The pool will be open and...

Organizers of The Uptown Cruise In hope the number of visitors to this year’s event on Saturday will exceed last year’s estimated attendance of 300 to 400. (Contributed photo) The Uptown Cruise In, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Stuart, is set to be held from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday,...

Sunday, July 24 – Friday, July 29 New Hope Church of the Brethren will hold Vacation Bible School each day from 6-8:15 p.m. Registration will be at 5:45 p.m.   Skyview Baptist Church will hold an Appreciation and Celebration Service from 2-4 p.m.   Tuesday, July 26 – Friday, July...