Meetings
Thursday, Nov. 9
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the new Patrick County Public Schools Administration building.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
The Town of Stuart will hold a Planning Commission meeting at 5 p.m. in the Stuart Town Office to discuss the comprehensive plan, zoning within the town, and compliance with Town Ordinances.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Office.
Monday, Nov. 20
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
The Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) Board Budget & Finance Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. in Room 124 in the Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the committee will not receive public comment.
The Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) Board Academic & Student Affairs Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. in Room 145 in the Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the committee will not receive public comment.
The Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) Board will meet at 12: 30 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall, Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the committee will not receive public comment.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will meet at 7 p.m. in the Patrick County Administration Building.
Events
Thursday, Nov. 9
Dedication Ceremony and Open House, 5 p.m. at Patrick County Schools new Administration Building, located at 132 North Main St., Stuart.
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group will hold its next monthly meeting at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Entertainment will be provided by Jimmy Handy. The Reynolds Homestead will be providing the meal for all attendees. Attendees are requested to bring desserts to share with the group.
Saturday, Nov. 11
Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard, American Legion Post #105, VFW Post #7800, VFW Post #8467, will honor past and present veterans for their service, protecting the freedoms that Americans enjoy today in a service that begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Patrick County Administration Parking Lot. Bring a chair and help honor deserving veterans for the service to our nation.
Ross Harbour Church will hold a Fall Supper and Sale. Supper is from 4-6 p.m. for dine in or take out. Call ins are welcome at (276) 930-1661. There will be chicken or ham plates with adult plates being $10 and child plates being $5. The sale starts at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
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.
The Patrick County Library will hold an educational presentation about Medicare and Social Security starting at 12 p.m.
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and the Reynolds Homestead will hold a Lunch with Our Community Leaders event from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hooker Building located at 420 Woodland Drive in Stuart. Tickets are available online at the Chamber’s website: www/patrickchamber.com.
Friday, Nov. 17
The Woolwine Methodist Church food truck will be at the Fairystone VFD from 3-4:30 p.m.
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold an Advancedlevel Microsoft Office 265: Excel class from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $60. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net, or calling (276) 656-0260.
Saturday, Nov. 18
The Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will have a cash giveaway at 7 p.m. The grand prize is $2,500 with additional prizes of $100 each, and two prizes of $200 each. Cash raffle tickets are $20 each. Contact a fire department member to purchase a ticket at (276) 930-2117.
Ongoing
The Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Post 105. Interested veterans are welcome to attend.
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 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.
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.
Introduction to Zen Meditation and Zen Buddhism, second and fourth Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Blue Ridge Regional Library, Stuart site.
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.
Last Tuesday of each month, Golden Oldies, Open Jam at Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, with 50s, 60s, 70s Rock and Roll. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music gets underway at 7. Food is available.