Thursday, October 10
Patrick County Seniors: will meet Thursday, October 10, at 11 a.m., in the John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field. One Accord will provide the entertainment. Please bring a dish to share. For information on upcoming Patrick County Senior events and trips, contact the Patrick County Recreation Dept. 694-3917.
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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.
Horse Pasture Fire Dept:17815 A.L. Philpott Hwy. Ridgeway. Annual auction 6 p.m. All new items, concessions available. Payment by cash or check only.
HJDB Event Center:3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett – 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Music with Jim Philpott, Tim Stegall & Friends. Admission: $2 donation to the HJDB Senior Game-on Program. Available for purchase 8:30 a.m. Breakfast $5 – 12 p.m. Lunch $6. More info call 276 629-1369.
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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.
Fall Worship Conference:Speaker Revonda Anderson, Praise and Worship Lead by Donna Sands O’Neal , Anne Hylton Boyd, Sister Shelby AdamsFriday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Mayo Mountain Church 3977 Dry Pond HWY., Stuart.
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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.
New Beginnings Baptist Church:142 First Southern Drive Patrick Springs- Homecoming and revival – Oct. 13- 16 Guest Evangelist Rayton Puckett. Homecoming service begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning with dinner following. No Service Sunday night. Revival service begins 7 p.m. Mon- Wed night. Special singing in each service- Isaiah Johnson, Joe Cerino, Eric Sheppard, Mike Hall. Any questions call (276) 692-8775
Thanksgiving service for Lord’s Acre:Rotary Field – 7 p.m. at Stuart UMC. Pennies for the “Penny House” will be collected at this service. Everyone welcome.
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Thursday, October 17
Haunted Trails: two nights of terror in DeHart Park from 7 to 10 p.m. 17 -18. $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.The Gospel Tones will also perform that morning at 10 a.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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Saturday, 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.
Rock Castle Descendants Reunion:Woolwine United Methodist Church 12 p.m. – until. Bring covered dish, stories and memories to share. Any questions contact Beverly at (276) 632-0970.
Cross Point Church:Bridge of Hands Ministries Youth Explosion Live Concert 5- 8 p.m. Barry Pilson& Redeemed. Speakers Rich Ruffalo and Kevin Clapp. Doors open at 5 p.m. for free pizza and refreshments, event starts at 6 p.m.
Bassett Highway 57 Cruise-In:4- 8 p.m. Bassett Furniture Ind. Parking Lot, downtown Bassett.
Hundreds of classic cars, Modified and late model race cars on display as well as some “old-time” champion drivers. Food Drive for Grace Network (cans only).
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Sunday, October 20
True Gospel Baptist Church:on Route 8. Old Fashion Day. Lunch will follow the 11 a.m. service. Pastor J.R. Shelton invites everyone to attend. No Sunday night service.
Mt.View Pentecostal Holiness Church:Claudville, Oct. 20-23, Sunday: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday: 7 p.m.
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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.
Patrick Henry Community College:9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mobile DMV wireless office for all your DMV services. For more info please visit www.dmvNOW.com/DMV2go Also more than 40 transactions available online at www.dmvNOW.com.
Friday, October 25
Woolwine Elementary Halloween Carnival: 5:30- 9 p.m. Admission: Adults $3- Students $2 – Children under 4 free. Dinner 5:30 p.m. games 6 p.m. Bring family and friends to an evening of Halloween fun.
Spencer – Penn Centre:Painting 6-9 p.m. for a fall themed canvas. All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration and payment required. $20 members, $25 non- members. Call (276) 957-5757.
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Saturday, October 26
Spencer- Penn Centre :Vera Bradley Bingo 5 p.m. with concessions available and games begin at 6 p.m. Join us for fun and great prizes. Questions, call (276) 957-5757.
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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.During the month of October, special research is being done on the Montgomery family.
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Bookmobile -Oct. 14-16
Monday- 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuart Elem. School. 2 to 2:15 p.m., Wildwood Acres. Tuesday- 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School. 2 to 2:15 p.m., Wildwood Acres. Thursday- 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elem. School. 2 to 3 p.m., Trinity Christian School. For more information call (276) 694-3352 ext. #2.
