Meetings
Wednesday, Aug. 9
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will meet at 7 p.m. in the second-floor conference room.
Thursday, Aug. 10
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the school board office.
Monday, Aug. 14
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Stuart Town Council meets at 7 p.m. in the Town Office.
Events
Friday, Aug. 4
The Woolwine Methodist Food Truck will be at the Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) from 3-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Faith Community Church will hold its 5th annual potluck at 4 p.m. There will be a barbecue, singing, and silent auction.
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a Basic Contractor Licensing class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $189. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-0260.
A Grilled Chicken Plate fundraiser will be held at New Hope Church of the Brethren in Elamsville from 4-7 p.m. Plates include green beans, corn, slaw, roll, dessert, & drink. Eat in or take out. Plates are $8 each, and funds will go to support the Haitian Orphanage.
Faith Community Church’s 5th Annual Potluck begins at 4p.m. with Barbecue, Singing & Silent Auction
Swiftcreek, Josh Marlowe & Friends and Brad Doss & Friends and guests Tee’s Full Throttle. Barbecue provided, bring your favorite fixins to 3836 Iron Bridge Road, near Fairy Stone Park.
Sunday, Aug. 6
The Bowman Reunion will start at 11 a.m. at the Red Bank Community Building. Everyone is invited.
Thursday, Aug. 10
The Buffalo Ridge Community Crime Watch meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Sycamore Baptist Church. The guest speaker will be Trey Joyce from Branch Civil speaking on the U.S. 58 Lovers Leap construction project.
Saturday, Aug. 12
For Goodness “Snakes” Alive (and Amphibians too), learning program, 2 p.m. Fairy Stone State Park. Shelter 4.
Sunday, Aug. 13
Pleasant View Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming with Dr. Wayne Falson, Executive Director of Virginia Baptist, as the guest speaker. Lunch will be served following the morning service.
The Boyd Family Reunion will start at 12 p.m. at the Vesta Community Center. Family and friends are welcome, and folks are encouraged to bring a covered dish and their musical instruments. For more information, call Chris Boyd at (336) 344-2365 or Benny Pendleton at (276) 952-2120.
Wednesday, Aug. 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.
Friday, Aug. 18
The Woolwine Methodist Food Truck will be at the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department from 3-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19
The seventh annual Bike Ridge, Car Show, and Fish Fry at the Mt. Nebo Holiness Church. Registration for the ride starts at 9 a.m., and riders leave at 10 a.m. Registration for the car show starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. when judging begins.
Monday, Aug. 21
A second meeting to gauge interest for a new Ruritan Club in the Woolwine/Fairystone area will be held at 7 p.m. at the Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department. Anyone interested in helping the community is invited to attend. Address questions to Kevin Smith, (276) 229-6493.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
Saturday, Aug. 5
Minnie’s Chapel will hold its Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is Pets Unleashed.
Sunday, Aug. 6
Salem Church will hold its Vacation Bible School from 12:30-5 p.m. at 159 Salem Church Road, Patrick Springs.
Ongoing
Messianic Bible Study, Fridays from 6-7:30 p.m. Event is for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the Old Testament and how it relates to us now. Come and discover the Hebrew side of the Christian Faith during the meetings held at The Honey Pot, 106 N. Main St., Stuart (across from The Coffee Break). Call (276) 694-2356 for more information.
The Patrick County Parks and Recreation Office is now accepting football registration for the 2023–24 school year. Students who are currently in grades K-7 are eligible to participate in the recreation department’s football program. Registration forms are available at any elementary school or parents can call the recreation office at (276) 694–3917 to register children. The deadline for registration is Friday, September 8. Games will begin the first week of October.
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 (276) 694-3352.
The Patrick County Library’s LEGO Club with Ms. Sam is held on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This program is mainly intended for school age children. For more information, call (276) 694-3352.
The Patrick County Quilters’ Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays 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.
The Stuart Elementary School Running Club will hit the pavements along the sidewalks in town on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30-8 p.m.
Briarpatch Amateur Radio Club (BARC) and the Region Four Auxiliary Communication network (AUXCOMM) meetings are at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively, on the 4th Thursday of each month at the First Christian Church in Galax. Visit www.briarpatcharc.com for more information.
