Community Calendar

Wednesday, May 11

The Patrick County Community Food Bank will hold a food distribution day at the Stuart site from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 5-6:30 p.m. There will be a morning distribution in Ararat from 8:30-11 a.m., and an evening distribution in Meadows of Dan from 5-6:30 p.m.

The Ararat Ruritan Club will host a barn quilt painting class which will be led by Lisa Martin with The Wormy Chestnut from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-Register is required via email by 03/30/2022 to lisaorpheus@gmail.com,to ensure your template will be designed and ready for painting.  The cost is $30 and includes all supplies needed to complete the barn quilt.  The club building is located at 4711 Ararat Highway in Ararat, VA.

Thursday, May 12

The Patrick County Public Library will partner with Resolute Therapy to hold an Adaptive Book Night from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sign up by calling the clinic at 276-694-4488, or online through the Facebook post at Resolute Therapy.

The Buffalo Ridge Community Crime Watch meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church. The guest speaker will be Diana Foley speaking about her role as the Community Health worker for Henry County, Martinsville, and Patrick County. 

Saturday, May 14

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.

The Southwest Piedmont Beekeepers Association will host a field day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bassett to observe bees in the hive. The rain date will be Saturday, May 28. Call (276) 694-2769 or email amylisabergamo@gmail.com for more information. 

Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a Fab Lab Family Day with DIY Stickers from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost of the event is $15. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net or calling 276-656-5461.

The Stuart Rotary Club will host a Spring Demolition Derby at the amphitheater at Stuart Rotary Field located at 420 Woodland Drive in Stuart.  Gates open at 5 p.m.  Starting at 6 p.m., there will be a Power Wheel Derby for children ages 3-5 and 6-9. The derby begins at 7 p.m.  Ticket prices for ages 5 and under- free, ages 6-18 are $5, ages 19 & older are $10.  Funds raised will go toward Stuart Rotary Club’s many community service projects and outreach.

Monday, May 16- Monday, May 23

Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a two-part drip painting class from 6:30-8 p.m. The cost of the event is $25. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net or calling 276-656-5461.

Tuesday, May 17

The annual meeting of the Stuart Cemetery Association will be held at 5 p.m. at the Patrick & Henry Community College Stuart site in the Conference room. All landholders and family members are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, May 18

Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a rubber stamps workshop from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The cost of the event is $15. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net or calling 276-656-5461.

Thursday, May 19

The Carroll County Genealogy Club will hold its regular scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. at the club building. In case of inclement weather the meeting will be postponed.

Friday, May 20

The Woolwine United Methodist Church Mobile Food Unit and the Ross Harbour United Methodist Church Children’s Clothing Ministry will be at the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department from 3-5 p.m. 

Saturday, May 21

A BBQ fundraiser will be held at the Strawberry Festival in uptown Stuart to raise money for the Mtn. Home Masonic Lodge #263 and its community projects. The cost will be $7 for a combo, or $35 for a whole Boston butt. Call (276) 692-6625 to reserve a whole Boston butt.

The Moorefield Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Black Pot Chicken Supper from 4-7 p.m. Other items available include baked potatoes, slaw, roll, and a brownie. The event will be drive-thru only with no call-ins.

The Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a county breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. The dine-in price is $4 for a child’s plate and $8 for an adult plate. All to go plates are $8, and call-in orders can be made by calling (276) 930-2113. 

Friday, May 27

The Stuart Rotary Club will host a Steak Dinner in the Hooker Building at Stuart Rotary Field located at 420 Woodland Drive in Stuart.  Dinner will be served from 4PM to 7PM.  Tickets are available online at https://bit.ly/SRCSteakDinner2022, Rotary members will also have paper tickets available for purchase for $25.  A limited quantity of tickets will be available at the door. Meal includes a ribeye steak cooked to your liking, baked potato, salad, dessert, and a drink.  Dine in or take out.  Alpha-gal safe meal option available by request- email stuartrotary@gmail.com.  Funds raised will go toward Stuart Rotary Club’s many community service projects and outreach benefiting Patrick County.

Saturday, May 28

Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Corn Squeezins’ There AnitNothin Like AFambly Business event at the Park Amphitheater at 8:30 p.m. The event will teach visitors about moonshine stills, revenuers, raids, and the good ‘ole boys and girls. There will be no parking fees for the event. Learn more at www.virginiastateparks.ogv/besafe. 

The Vesta Community Quarter Auction will be held at 149 Community Lane in Vesta. Doors open at 5 p.m. and game starts at 6 p.m. Funds raised will go towards the Sanville Sluggers Base Team and donations like baseball equipment and game day refreshments are appreciated. Concessions by Momma M’s Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information call Connie Nester at 276-952-8885.

Ongoing

Resolute Therapy is holding sign-ups for the Bookin’it for Fun Color Run through May 31. The cost for pre-registration is $25, or $30 on the day of the event. Proceeds will be donated to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office “Shop with a Cop” and “Project Life Saver Bands” programs, and the Patrick County Public Library. For more information, call (276) 694-44878.

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 will hold 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 will hold 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.

Stuart United Methodist Church will offer The Circle of Hands from 1:30-3:30 p.m. the first and third Sunday of every month. If it is a holiday weekend, the meeting will be cancelled. Men and women are invited to attend the new group, which offers an opportunity to fellowship, and bring a project to work on or lean a new craft.

Bookmobile

The Patrick County Branch’s Library Bookmobile will be at the locations, dates, and times listed below:

Monday: May 16

Stuart Elementary School, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday: May 17

Patrick Springs Primary School, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wildwood Acres – Off 694, 2 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11:

Ararat Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Trinity Christian School, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday: May 19

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, email gwagoner@brrl.lib.va.us.