Tuesday, March 8 – Tuesday, April 5
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold an Introduction to 3D Printing class every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The class skips the March 22 date, and costs $104 which includes all supplies. Pre-registration can be done by going to ph.augosoft.net or calling (276) 656-5461.
Saturday, March 12 – April 2
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a Still Life Photography: Flowers course every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling 276-656-5461, or by going to ph.augusoft.net. The first two classes will take place at the Patrick County site. The last two courses will be held at Walker 135.
Monday, March 14 – Monday, May 9
Patrick & Henry Community College(P&HCC) will hold a nurse aid training course with lectures on Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-3:30 p.m., labs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m., and clinical hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost of the course in $3,495, but the FastFoward price is $1,165. The tuition includes all instructional materials and program supplies. For more information, call (276) 656-0260.
Wednesday, March 16
The Patrick County Community Food Bank will hold a distribution day in the morning Stuart from 8:30-11 a.m. and 5-6:30 p.m., in Ararat from 8:30-11 a.m., and in Meadows of Dan from 5-6:30 p.m.
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a paper crafting series class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The class costs $15 and will be held at the Dalton IDEA Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (276) 656-5461, or going to ph.augosoft.net.
Thursday, March 17
The Carroll County Genealogy Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the club on Main St. in Hillsville. If Carroll County schools are closed due to inclement weather the meeting will be postponed.
The Dobyns Community Crime Watch meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Dobyns Community Center. Guest speaker will be Deputy Dustin Dillon and his K9 Crash. Dillion will be speaking on K9 operations.
Friday, March 18
The Hillcrest Baptist Church will hold a Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. Call or text Doug Rubel at (540) 352-9157 with any questions or concerns. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter HBC.
CPB Behavioral Therapy at 199-B East Blue Ridge will hold a ribbon cutting at noon.
The Woolwine Methodist Church Food Pantry and the Ross Harbour United Methodist Church children’s clothing ministry will be at the Fairystone Fire Department from 3-5 p.m.
Saturday, March 19
The Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Country Breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. Dine in prices are $8 for an adult plate and $4 for a child plate. All take out plates are $8 each. To make a call-in order, call (276) 930-2113.
The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo at 6 p.m. The cost is $20 for 20 games coveralls are $5 each and door prizes and concessions will be available. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 57 draws. Free coveralls will be given to players bringing new/unused items to donate to Redemption House of Surry. Items accepted are basic clothing and general hygiene items for men. Doors open at 5 p.m., with concessions that include hotdogs, nachos, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a Basic Contractor Licensing Class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class will cost $189 and pre-registration is required by calling (276) 656-0260 or going to ph.augusoft.net.
Monday, March 21 – March 23
Spring revival- New Beginnings Baptist Church- 142 First Southern Drive Patrick Springs, VA 24133. guest evangelist Don Anderson. revival services begin at 7:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday night. Special singing in each service- Monday night Mike Hall, Tuesday night Eric Sheppard, Wednesday night Tina Smith. Any questions you can contact Pastor Mark Wright- cell 276-692-8775. Come out with us and receive a blessing.
Saturday, March 26
Stuart Baptist Church will hold a free meal and gospel sing featuring the group Four For One from Bassett. The event will start at 5 p.m. and Pastor Thomas Walker and the congregation invites everyone in the community to come fellowship with them.
The Ararat Ruritan Club members will be conducting a roadside cleanup day beginning at 10 a.m. Anyone is invited to come help. At the conclusion of the cleanup, pizza will be served to all volunteers.
Wednesday, March 30
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will hold a free Virtual Lunch & Learn at 12 p.m. to discuss Enterprise Zones and how they can help businesses. For more information, call (276) 694-6012. To RSVP go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEPpk1G7twy_Sx7mEA9_wbpiFN4Zd3Ckfw5S19Fn2QNvnipg/viewform.
Ongoing
The Coffee Break Café hosts live music on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Bring an instrument, or just come and listen.
The Patrick County Library holds Story Time with Ms. Sam at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, with books, songs, finger plays, and more. For more information, call the library at (276) 694-3352.
The Patrick County Library holds the LEGO Club with Ms. Sam on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This program is mainly intended for school age children. For more information, call the library at (276) 694-3352.
Surry Community College is offering a three-month NC Real Estate Provisional Broker Pre-Licensing course that will meet at the Pilot Center in Pilot Mountain. The class will start Monday, Feb. 21 and run through Thursday, May 26 with students meeting each Monday and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. The class will cost $182 for tuition and an additional $50 for the book and printed course materials. For more information or to register, contact the Pilot Center at 336-386-3618.
Bookmobile
The Patrick County Branch’s Library Bookmobile will be at the locations, dates, and times listed below:
Monday, March 21:
Stuart Elementary School, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22:
Patrick Springs Primary School, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16:
Ararat Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trinity Christian School, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 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, email gwagoner@brrl.lib.va.us.
