Thursday, October 3
Woolwine United Methodist Church: apple butter making and yard sale, starts 7 a.m.
Wharton-Stuart Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans: will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Reynolds Homestead. Those interested in joining may attend.
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Friday, October 4
Stuart Farmers Market: tool sharpening $2 per knife and $3 per tool, Fridays 8 a.m. to noon. Fall produce available.
Dobyns Community Spaghetti Supper: 4 to 7 p.m. at 1195 Rye Cove Creek Road, Stuart. The menu includes garlic bread, salad, drinks, and desserts. Vegetarian options are available. $8 per adult, $3.50 for children under 12.
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Saturday, October 5
Dan River Association: first Saturday outing, 10 a.m. at Mayo Park, 1013 Neals Store Road, Roxboro, N.C. Four-mile paddle along the Mayo Lake Shoreline. For More information call (336) 597-7806.
Meadows of Dan Women’s Club: Bingo night, doors open at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p.m. Refreshments available. For more information call, (276) 952-6395.
Pumpkin Sewing Class: at the Spencer-Penn Center, crate a pumpkin out of fabric for fall decor. Admission is $10 for member, $15 for non-member, to register call, (276) 957-5757.
Creasey’s Chapel United Methodist Church: is holding a fish fry from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Buy your tickets ahead of time or at the door. For more information call, (276) 694-7253.
J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace Civil War Encampment & Living History Weekend: at Laurel Hill, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge Chili Cook-off: Stuart Farmer’s Market 4 to 10 p.m.
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Sunday, October 6
Lankford Reunion: at the Peters Creek Community Building in Dry Pond, at 1:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish.
Martin Reunion: at the Collinstown-Stateline Community Building, 2481 Westfield, N.C. 1 p.m., bring a covered dish to share. For More information call (336) 593-8715.
Skyline Pentecostal Holiness Church Homecoming: the Rev. Roger Collins ministering, and music by Isaiah Johnson. Starts at 10:30 a.m., 1515 Rock Church Road, Meadows of Dan.
Patrick Springs Pent. Holiness Church: ‘The Churchmen’ band is appearing live at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Tuesday, October 8
American Red Cross Blood Drive: will be held at Rotary Field October 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spirithaven Farm will provide meals for blood doors. The Red Cross suggests donors drink a lot of water and get a good night’s sleep before donating.
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Friday, October 11
Stuart Farmers Market: Duck Donuts mobile truck on sight, 8 a.m. to noon.
Horsepasture Fire Department: Annual auction, concessions available. Payment by cash or check only. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary. 17815 AL Philpott Hwy., Ridgeway, 6 p.m.
Fall Worship Conference: Speaker Revonda Anderson, Praise and Worship Lead by Donna Sands O’Neal, Anne Hylton Boyd, Sister Shelby Adams. Starts at7 p.m. and continues Saturday Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Mayo Mountain Church 3977 Dry Pond Hwy., Stuart.
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Saturday, October 12
49th Annual Lord’s Acre Sale: doors open at 7 a.m. at the Rotary Field. Food, crafts and other goods available. Worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. and the auction follows at 11 a.m.
Woolwine Vol. Fire Department-Annual October Festival: starts at 10 a.m. at the Woolwine Vol. FD. Free Admission includes music, dancing, crafts, homemade goods and much more. Volunteers needed for the preparation of baked goods. For more information or to volunteer, call, (276) 229-8241.
Grapevine Wreath Making Class: Create a wreath of your own, shape your own creation. Payment and size choice of wreath is due at registration. 10 a.m. Spencer-Penn Center. Admission is $10 for member, $15 for non-member, to register call, (276) 957-5757.
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Sunday, October 13 – Wednesday, October 16
Patrick Springs Pent. Holiness Church: is holding a revival 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and at 7 p.m. the following Monday – Wednesday.
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Thursday, October 17
Haunted Trails: two nights of terror in Dehart Park from 7 to 10 p.m. 17 -18th. $5 admission, and two trails, one for children and one for anyone brave enough to enter. Proceeds go to SES PTO and Patrick Co. High School Band.
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Friday, October 18
Stuart Farmers Market: to kick off the Apple Dumpling festivities, the market is offering apples, baked goods and much more, 8 a.m. to noon.
Alzheimer’s Support Group: at The Landmark Canter, 4th Tuesday of every month. Noon to 1 p.m.
BASSETT JAMBOREE, HJDB Event Center: Jam Session from 6 to 7 p.m., the featured band ‘MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY’ will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Dancers welcome. Concessions Available. Admission $5 donation. Call 276-358-0489 for more information. 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett, (old Bassett High School).
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Friday, October 19
Fairy Stone Vol. Fire Department: country breakfast 6:30 to 10 a.m. Menu includes pancakes, gravy, ham, baked apples, sausage, biscuits and much more. Adult plates are $7, children $3:50. 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart.
Apple Dumpling Festival 5K: Mayo River Rail Trail 8 a.m.
Barn Quilt Bonanza Patrick and Stokes County: for more information visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PCBarnQuiltTrail/.
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Monday, October 21
PHCC-OSHA 10 Training: a 10-hour program targeted to entry level workers and covers general industry safety and health hazards. A certification card is awarded upon successful completion. 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. October 21 – 29. $80 and a pre-registration is required. For more information and to register call, (276) 656-0260.
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LEGO CLUB: Build and have fun together from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Patrick County Library. Call (276) 694-3352 for more information.
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LIVE MUSIC: Live music featured at the Coffee Break every Tuesday from 8:30 – 11 a.m.
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VISION – 12 STEPS TO A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: Meet every Thursday night, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Harvest Worship Center’s Fellowship Hall, 21225 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 229-9392.
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OPEN JAM: An open jam will be held every Friday from 7 – 10 p.m., music, food, family-friendly. Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
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MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS: Every first Thursday each month from 5 – 5:30 p.m., free, learn simple techniques to get started with an insight meditation practice. There will be a 10-minute meditation every meeting hosted by Garry Clifton. Patrick County Library.
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COME TO THE TABLE, 12-STEP PROGRAM: A 12-step program centered in the Word of God and Jesus Christ, The Chain Breaker. Bring your hurts, hang-ups, and habits, and leave them. Meet every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Mayo Mountain Church, Claudville Highway, Stuart. Call (276) 229-7462 or (276) 694-7614 for information.
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NEW LIFE BIKERS: New Life Bikers meet at Honduras Coffee Shop on the first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m., and on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. All bikers are welcome. For more information, call (276) 692-5740.
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COUNTRY BREAKFAST: Providence United Methodist Church will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of every month from 7:30 –10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, apples, juice, and coffee. Donations benefit United Methodist men’s mission work. Eat-in or take out.
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BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST: Willis Gap Community Center will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 7 – 10 a.m. Homemade biscuits, apples, eggs, country ham, sausage, bacon, gravy, pancakes, and much more. Donations to Willis Gap Community Center.
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SPENCER-PENN CENTRE: Open computer lab on Mondays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open to the public, high-speed internet access available.
Charles & Rose Hylton Library: Open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Book Club: meets every third Thursday at 3 p.m.
Chair Aerobics: Thursday 11:30 a.m. with Paula Battle, free.
Aerobics: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with Anita Hooker, free.
Zumba: Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m. with Julie Brown, $5 per class.
Martial Arts Class: Class occurs every Thursday 6 to 7 p.m. monthly cost $40 for members, $65 for non-members. All ages, fitness, and experiences levels. Call (276)-957-5757 to sign up.
Music Night: 5:30 p.m., Witcher Creek and Don Smith; Foggy River Boys.
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PATRICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Book Club meets, the second Thursday of every month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., with Garry Clifton.
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COFFEE FOR VETERANS: The first Tuesday of every month from 9 – 11 a.m. at The Landmark Center, 105 Landmark Drive, Stuart. Donuts and coffee will be served. All veterans are encouraged to participate.
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Carroll County Genealogy Club: Open every Wednesday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. anyone interested in genealogy is invited to stop in the Historic Courthouse on Main Street, Hillsville. Regular monthly meeting will be Wednesday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m.
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Oct. 7 – 10:
Monday: Meadows of Dan – School, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.; BB&T, 2 to 2:55 p.m. Community Building, 3 to 4:50 p.m. Tuesday: Woolwine– School, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apple Tree Center, 2 to 2:30 p.m. Rose Window, 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Charity Baptist Church, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Robert’s Market, 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday: Ararat — Fellowship Church, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; 2:30 to 3 p.m. Lee’s Greenery, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Willis Gap Community Building, 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Jeb Stuart Grocery, 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. Trinity Christian School, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Thursday: Step, 10 to 11 a.m. Hardin Reynolds School, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patrick Henry Fire Station, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Salem United Methodist Church, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. For more information, call (276) 694-3352. Ext. #2.
