WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church at 694-6357; doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., food bank ministry open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 6:30 p.m., Fairystone Baptist Church, 82 Fairystone Church Loop, Stuart.
REVIVAL: speaker: Bro. Rayton Puckett; special singing; 7 p.m., True Gospel Baptist Church, Rt. 8 south beside Patrick County High School, pastor: J.R. Shelton.
SPRING REVIVAL: guest speaker: Rev. Cliff West of Richmond, singing by district Camp Meeting Choir; 7 p.m.; Mountain View Pentecostal Holiness Church, 497 Hatcher’s Chapel Rd., Claudville.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
SPENCER-PENN BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: of “Glory Over Everything: Beyond the Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom in the continuation of the story of slaves in pre-Civil War in Virginia; April book: “The Light in the Ruins,” 3:30 p.m., Hylton Library, Spencer-Penn Centre.
GUEST SPEAKER: LeeAnn Seeley, herbalist and owner of Happy Bee, will speak on herbs and oils in the Bible; will discuss the healing herbal plants, bring a notebook and pencil for notes on extensive information; sponsored by Women’s Prayer and Share Bible Study (meets Thursdays at 10 a.m.), 6:30 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: meets every third Thursday, call Susan Lytle at (276) 694-4416 for information, 2 p.m., Stuart Mountain Valley Hospice Office.
WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT: teams needed, call (276) 694-7137 for information; tickets are $5 at the door, children under three admitted free; concessions available, proceeds to benefit the Junior/Senior Prom; 7 p.m., Patrick County High School.
COVERED BRIDGE POTATO BAR LUNCH: proceeds benefit the Covered Bridge Festival, loaded baked potato with choice of toppings and soft drink for $5; for large orders plus delivery call ahead to (276) 692-8026 or email dragonfly24185@yahoo.com; begins at 11 a.m., Smith River Rescue Squad Building, Woolwine.
FREE DINNER AND MOVIE: movie: “Voiceless,” about Christians taking a stand against abortion; dinner: baked spaghetti, salad, bread, rink and dessert; dinner at 5:30 p.m., movie to follow, Family Worship Center, Preston Rd. just off Rt. 58, Spencer.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 17-19
REVIVAL: with Pastor Scott Addison of Norton, singing each night, Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 11 a.m., Mayo Mountain Church, 3977 Dry Pond Hwy., Stuart.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
DONKEY BASKETBALL: featuring the Buckeye Donkey Ball Donkeys; concessions available, sponsored by the PTO, advance tickets: $6, gate tickets: $8, children six and under admitted free; doors open at 5 p.m., game begins at 6 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School gym.
SPRING RAFFLE: sponsored by the Patrick County High School Pride of Patrick County Marching Band, $100 tickets on sale now, prizes total $10,000; for tickets call (859) 655-5196; 6:30 p.m., Patrick County High School.
BASKET MAKING CLASS: with instructor Hazel Coleman, cost: $25 to $45, call (276) 957-5757 to register, 9 a.m. to noon, Spencer-Penn Centre.
MOUNTAIN TOP FIRE/RESCUE SUPPORT TEAM SUPPER: menu: meatloaf, baked potato, green beans, roll, drink, and dessert; adult plate: $7, child’s plate: $4; 4:30 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: food available from the Alzheimer’s Group; jam session at 5 p.m., music by Jason Harris and Friends at 6 p.m., and Narrow Road at 7 p.m., Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Dr., Stuart.
FRIENDS BOOK SALE: for the Bookmobile, hardbacks, paperbacxks, cookbooks, children’s books and more; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Patrick County Branch Library.
BLACK POT CHICKEN SUPPER: plates include black pot chicken, baked potato, slaw, rolls, dessert and drink; $8 per plate; 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department.
AUCTION: proceeds go to fund scholarships for seniors in need, this event replaces the annual yard sale sponsored by Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church; many nice items donated from four estates; food will be sold by the fire department; registration begins at 8 a.m., auction begins at 10 a.m., Woolwine Fire Department, Woolwine.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: pancakes, country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy, baked apples, homemade biscuits, coffee/orange juice; adult plates: $7, child’s plate: $3.50; eat in or take out, call in orders to 930-2113; sponsored by the fire department and ladies’ auxiliary, 6:30 to 10 a.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
CONCERT: featuring the Chamber Music Ensemble in “An Afternoon of Chamber Music: Spring Fling” performed by professional musicians and singers; adult tickets: $10, student tickets: $5; for information call (276) 638-8777; 3 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College’s Walker Theatre, Martinsville campus.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
OPEN SHOP NIGHT: annual $10 fee, use available equipment including ARC and MIG welders, torches, planers, table saw, jointer, wood lathes and other metal and woodworking tools; for information contact Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694-6078, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday nights, Patrick County High School Agriculture Shop, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart.
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: Ricky Tims technique demonstration led by Sue Berry, show and tell theme, 10 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
PATRICK HENRY PATRIOTS MEETING: meets each second Tuesday, informative videos and discussion, 6 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church at 694-6357; doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., food bank ministry open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 24-25
STAR QUILTERS QUILT GUILD SHOW: theme: “Quilts: Pieces of Our Lives,” almost 200 quilts have been entered; Priscilla Godfrey, a nationally certified judge, will pick the winners; some antique quilts will be displayed, “challenge” quilts depict personal themes; featured artists: The Roanoke Modern Quilt Guild members; door prizes, Viewer’s Choice voting, vendors; for information see starquilters.org; admission: $7; children 12 and under admitted free; free parking, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.; the Bergland Center, Roanoke.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
MAKE A FAIRY HOUSE: taught by Patrick County Extension Agent Vickie Wasoski; all materials provided, after the class the group will go to the library to hear reading by Lynn Dudley, author of “The Fairy Tea Party;” must pre-register by March 17, call. (276) 957-5757; for ages eight and older; $15 for members, $20 for non-members, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
VALLEY WIDE YOUTH RALLY: free event with games, contests, prizes, and refreshments; music by Christian rock band Beauty from Ruins and Christian rapper Matthew Tuck; performance by Pursuit Drama Team; groups of six or more are asked to RSVP to StraightStreetNRV@gmail.com; for information visit straightstreetnrv.org; for ages 12-17, 6 to 10 p.m., Dwelling Place, 3325 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg.
LIBERTARIAN PARTY CONVENTION: sponsored by the Libertarian Party of South Central Virginia, a 14-county area that includes Patrick, Henry, Franklin and Pittsylvania and the city of Martinsville; purpose; elect officers, make changes to the by-laws and brainstorm about party expansion; open to anyone interested in the Libertarian party, only members can vote; for more information visit Facebook.com/events/143526306507137; noon to 4 p.m., Hampton Inn, Gretna/Altavista.
OPEN MIC/TESTIMONY: music by the Fairview Church Praise and Worship group, 6:30 p.m., Faith, Hope and Love Church, 768 Commerce St., Stuart.
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 26-28
REVIVAL SERVICES: theme: “A Closer Walk with Thee,” speakers: Sun. a.m., Rev. Jeff Harris of Harvest Worship Center; Sun. p.m., Rev. Wayne Moore, High Point Baptist Church; Mon., Rev. Rick Randall, New Hope Church of the Brethren; Tue., Rev. Kriss Foley, Fairystone Baptist Church; 11 a.m. Sun., 7 p.m. each night, Sycamore Baptist Church, off Rt. 8 north at Pilson Sawmill Rd.
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
CRITZ COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH: guest speaker: Deputy Ronnie Williams, animal control officer; and Officer Dale Owens of the Department of Games and Inland Fisheries; for information call the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office at 694-3161; 6 p.m., Critz Baptist Church fellowship hall.
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
BLOOD DRIVE: 1 to 6 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
GOLF TOURNAMENT: sponsored by the Patrick County Cougar Club to benefit Patrick County High School athletics, Captain’s Choice format, green tees and mulligans available for purchase prior to starting the round; $600 per four-person team; email patrickcountycougarclub@gmail.com for information or to reserve team placement, visit www.primland.com for course information; great prizes; lunch included, registration opens at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m., The Highland Course at Primland, Meadows of Dan.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
SABIKA AND LULA ROE BINGO: $30 and $25 packs, bonus game, raffle for a $350 Lowe’s hardware card; silent auction, concessions available; to preorder bingo packs call 251-1117; doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, Ararat.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9-12
REVIVAL: with Bro. Scott Bishop, pastor of Swan Creek Baptist Church in Jonesville, N.C.; if a ride is needed call (276) 930-4276; for additional information call (276) 694-6941; Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mon.-Wed. at 7 p.m., Christian Faith Baptist Church, Union Bridge Rd., Ferrum.
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 16: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2 to 3:10 p.m., Trinity Christian School..
Monday, March 20: 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meadows of Dan School; 2:05 to 2:55 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-4:55 p.m., Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday, March 21: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School; 2:05-3:15 p.m., Rose Window, intersection of Rt. 8 and Rt. 40 (Charity Hwy.); 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:40 to 4:55 p.m., Roberts Market, Rt. 57.
Wednesday, March 22: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m., Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Jeb Stuart Grocery; 2:30-2:45 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:20 p.m., across from Claudville Post Office; 4:25-4:50 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, March 23: 10:30 to 10:40 p.m., Wildwood Acres—off St. Rd. 694; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
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COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Providence United Methodist Church will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 7 to 11 a.m. Donations benefit the church building fund. Eat in or take out.
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R U READY 2 GO 2 COLLEGE?
The EOC program assists high school seniors and adults with every step. See Ms. Alderson at the Patrick Henry Community College Stuart site or call (276) 694-8778 for an appointment for free services.