Friday, Nov. 5
The Woolwine Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Woolwine Fire Department from 3 to 5 p.m.
The LifeSpring Center in Stuart will be hosting Naturopath and Master Herbalist Lee Wellard, who has extensive experience in the field of holistic medicine.
The Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC will be hosting BINGO in the Hooker Building. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and play starts at 7:00. The basic package cost is $25. We will be purchasing gift cards from local businesses to let them know they are appreciated.
The Stuart Farmers’ Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cool Season vegetables, baked items, crafts and more. Tool sharpening available on Friday for a fee. Get those knives ready for the holidays or clean up those garden tools for next season.
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 5 – Nov. 6
Camp Ministries will hold a 7 p.m. meeting at the barn, 4234 Abram Penn Highway, with guest speaker Jason Kerr. For more information, call 276-692-7338.
Saturday, Nov. 6
The Meadows of Dan Women’s Club will hold a Bingo night at the Meadows of Dan Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the games start at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available for sale including hamburgers, hotdogs, and desserts. For more information, call 276-952-2674 or 276-952-6395.
The Veteran’s Day Parade to honor all veterans, past and present, is set to start at 2 p.m. The parade will line up at 1 p.m., and participants will line up on Wood Brothers Drive. One lane will be coned off for line up. All groups, veterans, veteran organizations, churches, schools, classic cars or vehicles, fire and rescue units, scout troops, and patriot riders are invited to ride or march with the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard as they honor veterans on this special occasion. There is no entry fee. For more information, call Clyde Thomas at 276-930-2117 or Richard Cox at 276-930-3265.
High Point Baptist Church will hold an outdoor community meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with various soups starting to be served around 11:30 a.m. Singing by Emily and Jeff Walker will start at 11 a.m. Following the meal, there will be games for both children and adults to enjoy. Bring a chair and dress for the weather. In case of rain the event will be indoors.
The Patrick County History Museum begins opening on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., in addition to its ongoing open hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 till 2.
Sunday, Nov. 7
The Hardin Moore and Elizabeth Smith Ayers Smith family reunion will be held at the Ararat Ruritan Building starting at 12 p.m. Plates, utensils, and drinks will be provided. Bring a covered dish and come out to enjoy a fall afternoon with family, food, and funny stories. Contact Sheila Smith at 276-251-5767 for more information.
Monday, Nov. 8
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. at the Patrick County Administration Building.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
The Patrick County Food Bank will hold a distribution from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Stuart and Ararat and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Stuart and Meadows of Dan.
Thursday, Nov. 11
The Buffalo Ridge Community Crime Watch Meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church. Guest speaker will be Investigator Jason Kruse speaking on his role as an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigator.
Friday, Nov. 12
The Spencer-Penn Centre will hold a music night will Snow Creek Ole Tyme Band in the Alumni Hall. The gate opens at 5 p.m. and the band will start going at 6:20 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation. Social distancing will be required with masks when that is not possible. Concessions will be sold.
The LifeSpring Center in Stuart will hold a Natural Health Seminar featuring herbalist and lifestyle educator Walt Cross. The seminar, “Herbs & Their Benefits” will start at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 13
The Spencer-Penn Centre will hold a Fall Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors, cruise-in, food trucks, a book sale, paint class, and Barnival on the Ballfield with the Pig Train. Free admission with children’s activities at an additional cost. Vendor spots available until Nov. 5. Call the centre at 276-957-5757 for more information.
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 are welcome to apply online at https://bit.ly/ReynoldsCraftFair.com, and physical 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, contact Teri Leviner at 276-694-7181 x 22.
The LifeSpring Center in Stuart will hold a Natural Health Seminar featuring herbalist and lifestyle educator Walt Cross. The seminar “Old Mountain Remedies” will start at 3 p.m., a complimentary soup and salad supper will be at 5:30 p.m., and the “How to Prepare Old Mountain Remedies” seminar will be at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 14
The Spencer-Penn Centre will hold a barn quilt class at 1 p.m. All supplies are provided. Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 5. Pricing is based on size: 12”x36” exterior is $75, 24”x24” exterior is $65, and 36”x36” exterior is $85. Contact the centre for more details and to register.
The Patrick County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. at the Patrick County Historical Museum, adjacent to the library in Stuart. The speaker will be Beverly Belcher Woody, and the event is free to the public. Light refreshments and tours of the museum will be offered following the meeting.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Woods Cold Storage will hold a Chainsaw Safety class at 2 p.m. and at 6 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. Please call Woods Cold Storage to reserve a spot at 276-694-3888. The class will be held at the former Jaycee’s Building at 100 Via Avenue in Stuart.
Friday, Nov. 19
The Woolwine Mobile Food Pantry will be at Howell’s Furniture from 3 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 20
A free community picnic and Gospel singing will be held at Ross Harbour United Methodist Church from 1 to 4 p.m. Singing with Swift Creek starts at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 21
Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy will hold a Thanksgiving Celebration with the singing group, GOD CAN, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
The Patrick County Food Bank will hold a distribution from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Stuart and Ararat and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Stuart and Meadows of Dan.
Ongoing
The Coffee Break Café hosts live music every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. You can bring an instrument and join in, or just come and listen.
The Patrick County Library will hold story time with Ms. Gayle at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for books, songs, finger plays, and more. For more information, call the Patrick County Library at 276-694-3352.
Operation Christmas Child will hold a collection week from Nov. 15 to Nov. 22 with Minnie’s Chapel and Meadows of Dan Baptist Church serving as drop-off collection sites. Items can be dropped off at Minnie’s Chapel from Monday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Nov. 19 from 6-8 p.m., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 20, 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, and 8-10 a.m. on Monday Nov. 22. Items can be dropped off at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church from Monday, Nov. 15 to Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 2-4 p.m., 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 19, 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, and 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22.
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, Nov. 8:
BB&T Bank of Meadows of Dan, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Meadows of Dan School, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meadows of Dan Community Center, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9:
Woolwine School, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Woolwine – Appletree Development Center, 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Woolwine – Rose Window 40 Charity, 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Charity- Charity Primitive Baptist Church, 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 10:
Ararat Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trinity Christian School, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17:
Circle K on 58, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School, 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Patrick Henry Volunteer Fire Station, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Salem United Methodist Church, 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 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.
