WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
BEGINNERS BRIDGE CLASS: 10 a.m. until noon, start from scratch or brush up on what you already know, players of all levels are welcome to come, join a friendly informal group, come play and meet new people, at the Patrick County Public Library 116 W Blue Ridge St, Stuart. For more information call 276-694-3352.
DMV 2 GO: located inside mobile unit on Patrick Henry College site, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Apply for or renew drivers license, obtain vehicle titles, license plates, decals, customer and vehicle transcripts and more, PHCC Stuart Site Patrick Henry Community College, 212 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR: 10-11:30 a.m. at Patrick Henry Community College, Room 103, 212 Wood Brothers Drive in Stuart, hosted by Longwood University Small Business Development Center. For more information, visit www.sbdc-longwood.com or call (276)-656-5475. Registration for the seminar is required at www.sbdc-longwood.com/training.
ARARAT CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Deputy Bob Pittis, topic: Project Lifesaver, 7 p.m. at the Ararat Ruritan Building 4711 Ararat Hwy, Ararat. For more information call Deputy Robert Martin or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161.
PAWS MEETING: Patrick Animal Welfare Society will meet at 6 p.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field. Looking for volunteers interested in being social media managers or animal welfare influencers or graphic artists. Student annual memberships are now only $5 until the end of this school year.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
FRANCISCO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEP CHICKEN STEW: pre-orders only, orders due by March 1 at midnight, $5 a quart, call (336) 351-2696 to order, leave a message with name and number. Pick up on March 9.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 1-MARCH 3
PHCC MOTORCYCLE BASIC RIDER COURSE: as well as March 15-17, and various dates in April and May, Friday 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (time subject to change due to weather and temperature), at Henry County Public Safety Center, 1024 Dupot Rd. Martinsville 24112. Riders learn basic operation skills: effective braking, cornering, obstacle avoidance, and safe street-riding strategies. Student handbook and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Operator Manual are provided. Motorcycles are provided or participants can use their own. Pre-registration required, call (276) 656-5461.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
MEADOWS OF DAN WOMEN’S CLUB BINGO: doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m., raffle drawings, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, chicken parmesan sandwiches, cheese sticks, nachos with cheese and desserts available, Meadows of Dan Community Center, for more information call (276) 952-6395 or (276) 952-2674.
- SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m. to noon, readings, arts and crafts, games and Seuss inspired refreshments, admission $5 per person, encouraged to pre-register your group, Reynolds Homestead 463 Homestead Ln., Critz, call (276) 694-7181.
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST: 7 to 10 a.m., country ham, sausage, eggs, gravy, homemade biscuits, apples, pancakes and more, donations towards building funds, Willis Gap Community Center, 144 Hollow Rd., Ararat.
MONDAY, MARCH 4
ALZHEIMER’S GROUP MONTHLY MEETING: The Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC monthly meeting, 7 p.m., office located under Hill’s Tax Service 109 Buena Vista Ave., Stuart.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 7-MARCH 9
ALZHEIMER’S GROUP ANNUAL YARD SALE: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., antiques, furniture, glassware, Don Graham paintings and more, all donations used to help families suffering from Dementia, located at Rotary Building 264 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
MUSIC NIGHT: doors open at 5 p.m., open mic 5:30 p.m., first scheduled band 6:20 p.m., featuring Timbre Trail and Marshall Brothers & High Road, concessions available, $4 donation for admission, Spencer Penn Centre 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
YOUTH CONCERT: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., tickets $8, youth 16 years old and younger admitted free, American Music Series-Reynolds Homestead Youth Concert featuring Carson Peters and Iron Mountain at the Reynold’s Homestead 463 Homestead Ln., Critz. For more information call (276) 694-7181.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
BLOOD DRIVE: give blood…give life, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rotary Field in the John D. Hooker Memorial Building, Stuart.
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BOOKMOBILE
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 27: 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; 2:30-3:05 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3:30-4:45 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, February 28: 10:15-10:30 a.m., Wildwood Acres-Off 694; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45-4:45 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
Monday, March 4: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Stuart Elementary School.
Tuesday, March 5: 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School.
Thursday, March 7: 9:45-10:15 a.m., Five Forks Wesleyan Church, Salem Hwy.; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2-3 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Monday, March 11: 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Meadows of Dan School; 2:05-2:55 p.m., BB&T Meadows of Dan; 3-4:50 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center.
Tuesday, March 12: 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Woolwine School; 2-2:30 p.m., Appletree Child Development Center (Woolwine); 2:30-3:15 p.m., Rose Window (Woolwine); 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church (Charity); 4:35-4:50 p.m., Roberts Market 57.
*The Bookmobile may not run due to inclement weather or if the Patrick County School System is closed. When in doubt, call (276) 694-3352, extension 2.
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5TH QUARTER YOUTH MINISTRY
For all teens ages 13 to 19, hotdog supper served each week, all area church youth groups are invited to the weekly event, every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
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LEGO CLUB
Build and have fun together from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Patrick County Library. Call (276) 694-3352 for more information.
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LIVE MUSIC AT COFFEE BREAK
There will be live music at Coffee Break every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
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VISION – 12 STEPS TO A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Meet every Thursday night, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harvest Worship Center’s Fellowship Hall, 21225 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart. For more information, call Israel Ashworth at (276) 229-9392.
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OPEN JAM
An open jam will be held every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., music, food, family-friendly. Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
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HJDB EVENT CENTER ACTIVITIES
The HJDB Event Center on Riverside Drive in Bassett
Rook is held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vendors will be set up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, handmade items, jellies, baked goods, and other items. Breakfast buffet $5, $1 for coffee or juice and lunch $6, drink $1 available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Indoor walking area available, a $2 daily donation is asked. Applications for membership available. Call (276) 629-1369 for more information.
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MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Every first Thursday each month from 5 to 5:30 p.m., free, learn simple techniques to get started with an insight meditation practice. There will be a 10 minute meditation every meeting hosted by Garry Clifton. Patrick County Library.
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COME TO THE TABLE
12-STEP PROGRAM
A 12-step program centered in the Word of God and Jesus Christ, The Chain Breaker. Bring your hurts, hang-ups and habits and leave them. Meet each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Mayo Mountain Church, Claudville Highway, Stuart. Call facilitator, Revonda Anderson at (276) 229-7462 or Pastor David Heath at (276) 694-7614 for information.
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12-STEP PROGRAM TO A
CLOSER WALK WITH GOD
A 12-step program to a closer walk with God meets each Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Harvest Worship Center fellowship hall. Step 1 starts May 24. Call Israel Ashworth at (276) 229-9392 for information.
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PCHS OPEN SHOP
Patrick County High School is holding open shop nights on Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is an annual $10 fee. The following equipment is available: ARC welders, MIG welders, torches, planers (10 boards per person per night), table saw, jointer, wood lathes, and many other metal and woodworking tools. Open shop is located in the Agriculture Shop at PCHS, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart. For more information, contact: Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694-6078. Open shop will be closed if 12 month employees do not report or are released early.
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NEW LIFE BIKERS
New Life Bikers meet monthly at Honduras Coffee Shop on the first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m., and on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. All bikers are welcome. For information, call Terry at (276) 692-5740.
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COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Providence United Methodist Church will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, apples, juice and coffee. Donations benefit United Methodist men’s mission work. Eat in or take out.
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SPENCER-PENN CENTRE
Open computer lab on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to the public, high speed internet access available.
Pre-school story time and play date (for ages 2-5 years) on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Carole-Anne Penn will lead story, songs, crafts, and play time with friends.
Charles & Rose Hylton Library: open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Book Club: meets every third Thursday at 3 p.m.
Chair Aerobics: Thursday mornings with Paula Battle at 11:30 a.m., free.
Aerobics: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with Anita Hooker, free.
Zumba: Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. with Julie Brown, $5 per class.
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GRIEF SHARE
Christian based grief support group that will meet starting on Sunday, February 10 at 5 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. The group is designed to help people rebuild life after losing a loved one. The group will be lead by Pastor Shawn Carter. This is open to the community and you do not have to be a member to join. The meetings will last 13 weeks; however you can join at any time. You can buy a workbook for $16.50 but it optional. Child care will be provided, contact to inform of the need. For more information, call Shawn at (336) 326-7714 or email escarter@centurylink.net.
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PATRICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Book Club the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Garry Clifton, branch manager, will be the guide.
Preschool story time, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to noon.
Free homework assistance for grades k-7, Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m. Dee Nolan, retired elementary and special education teacher will teach the fundamentals of learning, studying and comprehending reading, writing and mathematics.
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THE SHEPHERD’S KIDS
First through fifth grade meets weekly on Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m. for dinner, a Bible lesson, crafts, fun, games and to learn life skills. Students from Stuart Elementary can ride school bus to the church. Other areas require parent transportation. Parent pick up at 5 p.m. Stuart United Methodist Church, 101 E Blue Ridge St., Stuart. For more information call (757) 746-2106.
