Wednesday, July 20
The Virginia Board of Education will hold its monthly business meeting beginning at 9 a.m. The agenda and meeting materials are available on the www.doe.virginia.gov website. All meetings are open to the public and will be livestreamed on the VDOE YouTube channel.
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. People can register by going to https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=93420001.
The Carroll County Genealogy Club will hold its regular scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. at the front entrance of the new Carroll County Government Center.
Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24
Kingdom Tribe, formerly the Mount Calvary Holy Church, will hold a Revival Outpouring at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.
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.
Saturday, July 23
The Patrick Springs Ruritan Club will hold a fish fry dinner from 4-7 p.m. at the Patrick Springs Park. The fundraiser will help the club to sponsor community service projects including scholarships for high school graduates.
A Quarter Auction will be held at the Vesta Community Building. Doors open at 5 p.m. and it starts at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 26
The Alzheimer’s Association monthly support group for caregivers, those living with Alzheimer’s, and others dealing with the disease will be held at The Landmark Center in Stuart. Lunch is provided and the meetings begin at noon. Providing care for someone with dementia can be stressful and even debilitating. Support groups offer comfort and reassurance, and they can be a good source of practical advice and even humor. The group shares ideas, asks and answers questions, and lets caregivers know that they are not alone. For more information or to register for the group, call Carol Wood at 276-694-7161.
Sunday, July 24 – Friday, July 29
New Hope Church of the Brethren will hold Vacation Bible School each day from 6-8:15 p.m. Registration will be at 5:45 p.m.
Skyview Baptist Church will hold an Appreciation and Celebration Service from 2-4 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.
Tuesday, July 26
The Alzheimer’s Association monthly support group for caregivers, those living with Alzheimer’s, and others dealing with the disease will be held at The Landmark Center. Lunch is provided and the meeting begins at noon. For more information or to register for the group, call Carol Wood at 276-694-7161.
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 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. Master Gardeners on site with their informational booth to answer all your gardening questions.
Saturday, July 30
The Virginia Vintage Comics and Collectibles Show will mark its 25th year anniversary at the Salem Civic Center. The show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admissions is still a vintage $3 for adults, 12 and under can enter for free. For additional information, call Roger Mannon at 540-320-7056.
Ongoing
The Patrick County Quilters meets the third Tuesday of each month at Quilted Colors from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com.
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.
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.
Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church will hold Emergency Preparedness classes on Sundays from 4-5 p.m. Topics that will be covered include communications; security and self-defense; food storage; water treatment and storage; needed non-food items; forming a community and more. For more information, call Van or Donna Rowe at 276-694-2709.
The Patrick County Quilters will hold a Sit-N-Sew Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com.
Bookmobile
The Patrick County Branch’s Library Bookmobile will be at the locations, dates, and times listed below:
Monday, Aug. 1:
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, Aug. 2:
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 21:
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.
