Wednesday, Aug. 24
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will meet at 7 p.m. in the Patrick County Administration Office’s third-floor courtroom.
Friday, Aug. 26
The Stuart Farmers’ Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Gathering Place @ Critz will hold a church fundraiser at the Stuart Rotary Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Prizes, food, and drinks will be available.
Saturday, Aug. 27
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold a program about the Dinky Railroad from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local author Tom Perry will give a presentation about the history of the railroad. Anyone with information about the railroad or artifacts to bring in is invited to speak and share during the second hour of the presentation. Following the talk, Chip Bondurant will lead a tour across the Porter Bondurant Farm, where the railroad crossed. Donations for the Perry Family Scholarship will also be accepted.
The LifeSpring Center will feature Dr. John Kelly as he presents “Lifestyle, Genetics, Gene Switches, and Longevity.” A light supper will be served at 5 p.m. and Kelly will continue to speak at 6 p.m. To reserve a space, call Betty Dean at (276) 694-4775.
A Stuart Elementary Wildcats backpack program cruise in will take place at Rotary Field from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program will distribute weekend food for students from pre-k to 7th grade and will include two breakfast items, two lunch items, two dinner items, individually wrapped snacks, and other items like juice boxes. Anything else would be greatly appreciated. For more information, call (276) 229-5569.
A Back-to-School Kids’ Day will be held at the Ross Harbour United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free new and used children’s clothes, school supplies, and a free hot dog lunch for everyone who attends.
Monday, Aug. 29
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. in the third-floor courtroom of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Tuesday, Aug. 30
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold an Introduction to Vinyl Cutting at the Patrick County Fab Lab from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $59 including all supplies. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-5461.
Thursday, Sept. 1 – Saturday, Sept 3.
The Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC will hold a yard sale at the group’s office. For more information, call (276) 698-2901.
Friday, Sept. 2
Live bluegrass music by the Kitchen Pickers will be held at Fairy Stone Park Shelter #3 from 8-9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3
Corn Squeezins, an original play highlighting the moonshining activity in the local area, will be held at the Fairy Stone Park Amphitheater from 8-10 p.m. Call the park office at (276) 903-2424 the day of the event for updates if the weather looks uncertain.
Friday, Sept. 9
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a blood drive at the Fairy Stone Volunteer Fire Department Community Room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call or text (540) 352-9157 with questions or concerns.
Sunday, Sept. 11
Critz Baptist Church will hold a homecoming at 10:30 a.m. There will be a special speaker, music, and a meal after service.
The 46th Hughes Family Reunion will be held at the Hughes family picnic shelter located on Trot Valley Road. A covered dish lunch will be served at 1 p.m. after a brief business meeting. Drinks and paper products will be provided. Masks are optional, and all family and friends are invited. For more information, call Mary Martin at (276) 692-5507.
Wednesday, Sept. 14
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.
Thursday, Sept. 15
Piedmont Community Services will hold a Patrick County Resource Fair at the Stuart Farmers’ Market from 12-5 p.m. The fair is to help the community learn about the services Piedmont offers including access, mental health services, substance abuse services, school-based services, and others. There will also be games, food trucks, PCS resource stations, door prizes, music, and more.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Town Office.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will meet at 7 p.m. in the Patrick County Administration Office’s third-floor courtroom.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
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.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
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.
Wednesday, Dec. 14
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.
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 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 Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmial.com or Kevin Smith at (276) 229-6493.
The Patrick County Quilters will hold a Sit-N-Sew every 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
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