Friday, July 8
The Woolwine United Methodist food truck will be at the Woolwine Fire Department from 3-5 p.m.
Rise & Shine Youth vendors on site at the Stuart Farmers’ Market with all their great locally made items. Regular vendors with plenty of zucchini, squash, cucumbers, eggs, meats, coffee, baked items and more. Market open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We have vendors that do accept the FARM Fresh for Senior vouchers.
Saturday, July 9
Concord United Methodist Church will hold a homemade ice cream supper starting at 5 p.m. Various flavors of ice cream will be served, and baked goods will be sold. Contributions are accepted. Mike Hall will provide music.
Sunday, July 10
The Annual JP Paul and Tessa Gilbert Family Reunion will be held at the Hughes Picnic Shelter in Trot Valley starting at 12 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to bring a covered dish and food, fellowship, and fun at the gathering.
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.
Monday, July 11-Friday, July 15
Peters Creek Baptist Church in Lawsonville, N.C., invites children to Spark Studios- Created in Christ: Designed for God’s Purpose from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 16
The Rock Castle Descendants’ Reunion will start at 12 p.m. at the Woolwine United Methodist Church. For any questions, email Beverly Woody at rockcastlecreek1@gmail.com.
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a Basic Contractor Licensing Class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost of the course is $189. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-0260.
Monday, July 11-Friday, July 29
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) and Verizon will hold a free Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship, and mentoring from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day for rising 6-8th graders. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Students can take the program at P&HCC Patrick County site and the P&HCC Dalton IDEA Center. To register, visit https://bit.ly/STEMAchievers. For more information, call (276) 656-5461 or email areed@patrickhenry.edu.
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.
Friday, July 15
The Stuart Farmers’ Market will have the regular vendors with plenty of zucchini, squash, cucumbers, eggs, meats, coffee, baked items and more. Market open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We have vendors that do accept the FARM Fresh for Senior vouchers.
Saturday, July 16
Rock Castle Descendants’ Reunion, noon at Woolwine United Methodist Church, 10205 Woolwine Hwy, Woolwine, VA 24185. A time for fun, fellowship, sharing a meal, and memories for those whose ancestors lived in Rock Castle Gorge and those who have an interest in the history of the mountain community. For any questions, email Beverly at rockcastlecreek1@gmail.com.
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.
Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22
The Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church will hold a Food Truck Party from 6:30-8:60 p.m. every day.
Tuesday, July 19
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours at the Landmark Center from 5:30-7 p.m.
Thursday, July 21
Longwood Small Business Development Center will hold a Government Contracting Assistance course from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom. Register at clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=93420001.
Friday, July 22
The Woolwine United Methodist food truck will be at the Fairy Stone Fire Department from 3-5 p.m.
The Stuart Farmer’s Market will have the regular vendors with plenty of zucchini, squash, cucumbers, eggs, meats, coffee, baked items and more. Market open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We have vendors that do accept the FARM Fresh for Senior vouchers.
Sunday, July 24 – Friday, July 29
New Hope Church of the Brethren will hold Vacation Bible School daily from 6-8:15 p.m. Registration will be at 5:45 p.m. If your child needs to be picked up by the church van, call (276) 930-2121 and leave a message with name and phone number.
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.
Thursday, July 28
Longwood Small Business Development Center will hold a Building the Foundation for your New Business course from 9-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90420011.
Friday, July 29
The Stuart Farmers’ Market will have the regular vendors with plenty of zucchini, squash, cucumbers, eggs, meats, coffee, baked items and more. Market open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We have vendors that do accept the FARM Fresh for Senior vouchers. Master Gardeners on site with their informational booth to answer all your gardening questions.
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 hosts 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.
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 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 19:
Woolwine – Appletree Development Center, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Woolwine – Rose Window 40 Charity, 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Charity- Charity Primitive Baptist Church, 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20:
Ararat Fellowship Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trinity Christian School, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 7:
Circle K on 58, 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Patrick Henry Volunteer Fire Station, 2 to 3 p.m.
Salem United Methodist Church, 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.
For questions or comments, email gwagoner@brrl.lib.va.us.
