Thursday, May 26
The Ararat Ruritan Club will host the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office Community Crime Wat program at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 26 – Saturday, May 28
The Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the group’s office on Main Street.
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 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at https://bit.ly/SRCSteakDinner2022. Rotary members will also have paper tickets available 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.
Stuart Farmers Market will be open Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Locally grown fresh vegetables, eggs, baked items, cheese, meats, honey and crafts will be available for purchase. The Patrick County Master Gardeners will onsite with information about how to grow small fruits. Learn more & stay up to date with us on Facebook.
Saturday, May 28
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Corn Squeezins’ There Anit Nothin Like A Fambly 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.
The Meadows of Dan High School Alumni meeting will be held at the Meadows of Dan Elementary School cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m. and a covered dish dinner will start at 6 p.m. with the meeting following dinner. For more information, call 276-952-2674.
Sunday, May 29
A Twilight Memorial Service will be held at the Patrick Memorial Gardens at 8:30 p.m. For additional information, call Clyde Thomas at (276) 930-2117 or Gary Griffith at (276) 930-2117.
Tuesday, May 31
Resolute Therapy will hold a sign-up for the Bookin’it for Fun Color Run until May 31. The cost for pre-registration is $25 with the day-of cost being $30. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office’s “Shop with a Cop” and “Project Life Saver Bands” programs and the Patrick County Public Library. For more information call Resolute Therapy at 276-694-44878.
Thursday, June 2
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a professional development class from 9-11 a.m. virtually or in-person. The cost of the course is $49, or $10 off if registered for by May 19. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net or calling 276-656-5461.
Friday, June 3
Stuart Farmers Market will be open Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Locally grown fresh vegetables, eggs, baked items, cheese, meats, honey and crafts will be available for purchase. Our tool and knife sharpener will be on site.
Saturday, June 4
A PC Youth Skills Camp and Combine will be held at the Patrick County High School at the football field from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $25, which includes lunch and a shift if registered by May 20. Checks should be made payable to Patrick County Football and mailed to 215 Cougar lane, Stuart, VA 24171. Walk up registration will also be available the day of the camp/combine.
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 games start at 6 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.
Monday, June 6-Thursday, June 9
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a Fab Lab Innovation Camp each day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the P&HCC Dalton IDEA Center. The camp is limited to nine rising 6th-9th grade students and costs $59. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net or calling 276-656-5461.
June 9-11
Stuart Beach Music Festival, Wayside Park, Stuart. For more, visit www.beachfestival.com
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 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 (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.
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.
The Farm Market Fresh for Seniors is available through the Southern Area Agency on Aging (SAAA). Eligible seniors may receive $45 worth of coupons that can be used to purchase locally-grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs at participating Farmer’s Markets. SAAA will take applications over the phone as supplies last on a first come, first serve basis. Individuals and couples wishing to apply for coupons must contact SAAA at 276-632-6442 or toll-free at 1-800-468-4571.
Bookmobile
The Patrick County Branch’s Library Bookmobile will be at the locations, dates, and times listed below:
Wednesday, May 25:
Ararat Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trinity Christian School, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 26:
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.
