Tuesday, June-21-Friday, June 24
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a Minecraft Makers 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.
Thursday, June 23
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church from 1-6 p.m.
Friday, June 24
Wayside Community Church invites everyone to attend a special singer event with Two Young Two Old Music Group starting at 6:30 p.m. Pizza and light refreshments will be served immediately after.
Saturday, June 25
Vesta Community Quarter Auction at 149 Community Lane in Vesta, to benefit Scot Belcher, who is unable to work due to complications from COVID-19. Doors open at 5 p.m., game starts at 6, $5 includes 2 paddles and one door prize ticket. Concessions will be available.
The Ararat Ruritan Club will host a barn quilt painting class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. which will be led by Lisa Martin with The Wormy Chestnut. The class is scheduled for Saturday, June 25. Pre-register at 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.
A Homeschool curriculum sale sponsored by the Patrick County Home Educators will be held at the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who would like to set up a table to sell their curriculum must register to do so by June 18. The cost of a table is $10 and set up will begin at 9 a.m. Seller will supply their own tables and supplies and must clean up their area when done. Contact Jennifer at trotvalley@yahoo.com or call 276-229-9163.
A Small Business Saturday Cruise-in will be held at Rotary Field from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A cake walk will be $1 and tickets for all you can play are $5.
Patrick County Allstars will hold a Home Run Derby from 6-9 p.m. at the Patrick County High School Softball Field. Participation is $10 for 8 pitches to shoot for the fence and a cash prize. The most home runs out of 8 pitches in the age group wins. All ages are welcome to join. Bats and balls will be provided, but you must bring your own pitcher. You can enter as many times as you want. Concessions will be available and there is a $3 spectator gate fee. All proceeds go to the Patrick County All-Stars Coach Pitching Team.
New Hope Church of the Brethren will hold a movie night starting at 7 p.m. with the movie “I Can Only Imagine.” The “Veggietales” movie will be played for the children in a separate room. Popcorn and water will be provided. All are invited.
Sunday, June 26
The Mtn. View Church of God of Prophecy will hold a Homecoming Celebration beginning at 10:30 a.m. with special guests The Richards, a fulltime ministry in song and evangelism. Lunch will follow.
The Meadows of Dan Baptist Church will hold a Homecoming with music including The Pratt Family Singers from 10-11 a.m., and worship service speaker Rev. Lester Harrell. A covered dish lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. For more information, call (276) 952-2150.
Saturday, July 2
The Meadows of Dan Women’s Club will hold a Community Yard Sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rent a table for $20. Donate gently used Items, (no clothes). Breakfast and lunch will be available. All proceeds to benefit the Meadows of Dan Community Center. To rent a table, donate or volunteer to help, call (828) 230-3790.
Resolute Therapy will hold a Bookin’it for Fun Color Run. The cost for pre-registration is $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.
Monday, July 4
A Bluegrass and Old Time Music Competition will be held at the Vesta Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The competition categories include banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bands, vocals, and flat footing are include three levels: children, teen, and adult. Everyone is welcome to compete and must be signed in by 11 a.m.
Monday, July 11-Wednesday, July 13
Patrick County Volleyball will hold an Elementary Volleyball Camp from 5-7 p.m. each day at the Patrick County High School. The cost is $30. For more information contact Heidi Moore at Heidi.moore@patrick.k12.va.us.
Wednesday, July 13
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.
Monday, July 18- Thursday, July 21
The Reynolds Homestead will hold an Art Camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for children ages 7-12. The cost is $45, and registration is not complete until payment is received. Registration is available at https://bit.ly/RHARTCAMP22. Payment should be made payable to Treasurer of Virginia Tech and mailed to 463 Homestead Lane Critz, VA 24082.
Friday, July 22
The Woolwine United Methodist food truck will be at the Woolwine Fire Department and at the Fairy Stone Fire Department from 3-5 p.m.
Monday, July 25-Wednesday, July 27
The Reynolds Homestead will hold a Camp Homestead Summer Camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children ages 7-13. The cost is $35, and registration is not complete until payment is received. Registration is available at HTTPS://BIT.LY/RHCAMPHOMESTEAD22, and payment should be made payable to Treasurer of Virginia Tech and mailed to 463 Homestead Lane Critz, VA 24082.
Ongoing
The Patrick County Library hosts Storytime 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 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 offers The Circle of Hands from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of every month. The meeting is cancelled on holidays. Men and women are invited to attend the new group for an opportunity to fellowship. Bring a project to work on or lean a new craft.
The Patrick County Parks & Recreation Office is accepting soccer registration for the 2022-2023 school year. Students who are 3-14 years of age (7th grade or under) are eligible to participate in the department’s soccer program. Those interested should call the office at 276-694-3917. The deadline for registration is July 30.
Bookmobile
The Patrick County Branch’s Library Bookmobile will be at the locations, dates, and times listed below:
Monday, July 18:
Truist Bank of Meadows of Dan, 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Meadows of Dan Community Center, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 5:
Woolwine – Appletree Development Center, 1:30 p.m. to 2 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, June 22:
Ararat Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trinity Christian School, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, June 23:
Circle K on 58, 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.
