Wednesday, Oct. 6
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Lunch and Learn on the topic of Effective Communication. The free workshop will be held at 12 p.m. via Zoom, but registration is required. To register, visit www.patrickchamber.com, or call the office at (276) 694-6012.
Friday, Oct. 8
The Woolwine Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Woolwine Fire Department from 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9
The Lord’s Acre Committee will hold a Penny Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rotary Field to raise funds for the Penny House. The event will be a drive thru to donate pennies and other loose change.
A Bingo & Movie Night will be held at Patrick Springs Park. Doors open at 4 p.m. and bingo starts at 5 p.m. A bingo ticket costs $20 and covers 20 games and one coverall card. There are three bingo cards per game. “The Sandlot” will start at 7 p.m. and is $5 per person and free to those three and under. Bring a blank or chairs for sitting on the field to enjoy the movie. Proceeds from the event will go to support a local travel baseball team.
Tuesday, Oct. 12
The Willis Gap Community Crime Watch meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Willis Gap Community Center. Guest speaker Sheriff Dan Smith will discuss operations and changes in the past year. For questions, call Deputy Eric Sain or Smith at (276) 694-3161.
Wednesday, Oct. 13
The Patrick County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. in the Patrick County Memorial Building to receive public input regarding goals and objectives of the Comprehensive five-year plan.
The Patrick County Food Bank will hold a distribution from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Ararat and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Meadows of Dan.
Friday, Oct. 15
The Woolwine Elementary School will hold a fun-filled night with cash bingo, crafts, vendors, and food. Vendors will be set up around the parking lot from 4 to 6 p.m., and bingo will start at 6 p.m. A chicken sandwich meal of sandwich, chips, and drink will be available for $6. The bingo game package costs $20 for 10 games with 3 bingo cards per game. Craft vendors must make a minimum donation of $15 to receive a set-up of a table and two chairs. To reserve a table or donate a door prize, call the school at (276) 930-2811.
Saturday, Oct. 16
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold a Jackpot Bingo at 6 p.m. The event costs $20 for 20 games. Each game pays out $50 with coverall payout at $150 if not won in 51 draws. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
The Apple Dumpling Festival 5K will be held at 8 a.m. in Downtown Stuart. The 5k race is run along the Mayo River Rail Trail before the town’s Apple Dumpling Festival. Pre-registered runners receive a guaranteed T-shirt size. All runners will receive a finishing medal, marked course, and a chance for awards. Proceeds benefit the Dan River Basin Association’s (DRBA) trail development in Patrick County. For more information and to register, go to www.patrickchamber.com, or call (276) 694-6012.
Tuesday, Oct. 19
The Critz/Patrick Springs Community Crime Watch meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Critz Baptist Church. Guest speaker Sheriff Dan Smith will discuss operations and changes in the past year. For questions, call Deputy Mike Harris or Smith at (276) 694-3161.
Friday, Oct. 22
The Woolwine Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Fairystone Fire Department from 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold a BBQ/Cruise-in. Each plate is $10 and includes BBQ, potatoes, slaw, roll, homemade dessert, and drink. Eat in or take out. The cruise-in will feature a People’s Choice Award. All cruisers are welcome to attend.
Sunday, Oct. 24
The Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church will fold a Trunk-or-Treat event from 5 to 7 p.m., free, and all kids are welcome.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
The Patrick County Food Bank will hold a distribution from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Ararat, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Meadows of Dan.
The Reynolds Homestead will host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in person from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Engagement Center in Critz. Vendors may apply online at https://bit.ly/ReynoldsCraftFair.com. Application forms are also available at the Creative Arts Center (Patrick County Chamber of Commerce) or at the Reynolds Homestead. Booth space is $25 and vendors with handcraft items, original artwork, baked goods, etc. are encouraged to be a part of the festival. For more information, call Teri Leviner at (276) 694-7181 x 22.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
The Patrick County Food Bank will hold a distribution from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Ararat and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Meadows of Dan.
Ongoing
The Patrick County Library will hold story time with Ms. Gayle at 10:30 a.m. for books, songs, finger plays, and more. For more information, call the Patrick County Library at 276) 694-3352.
Ross Harbour United Methodist Church will collect pennies and loose change on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. or Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help The Lord’s Acre buy the Penny House. Come to the parking lot. We will come to your car.
Bookmobile Schedule
The Patrick County Branch’s Library Bookmobile offers trunk-side service only until further notice at the locations, dates, and times listed below:
Monday, Oct. 11:
BB&T Bank of Meadows of Dan, 10 to 11 a.m.
Meadows of Dan School, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meadows of Dan Community Center, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 12:
Woolwine School, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Woolwine – Appletree Development Center, 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.
Woolwine – Rose Window 40 Charity, 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Charity- Charity Primitive Baptist Church, 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 13:
Ararat Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trinity Christian School, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 7:
Blue Ridge Elementary School, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Trinity Christina School, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
For questions or comments, call Tammy at (276) 694-3352 Ext. 1 or Ext. 2, or via email at tcope@brrl.lib.va.us.
