Meetings
Thursday, Feb. 8
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Office.
Monday, Feb. 12
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
The Economic Development Authority of Patrick County will have a Special Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Office.
Events
Thursday, Feb. 8
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Entertainment will be provided by Roger Wells. Attendees are requested to bring their favorite foods and desserts to share with the group. Beverages will be provided.
The Office of Tourism and the Meadows of Dan Community invite all merchants and interested citizens to a meeting at 5:30 pm in the Meadows of Dan Community Building. The conference aims to discuss the Mabry Mill Restaurant, concerns surrounding the mill, and signage along Highway 58. A representative from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will also be in attendance. Please come out and explore ways to work together to enrich MOD and the Parkway.
Friday, Feb. 9
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Moonshine Hollow Hike, 10 a.m. at the Visitor’s Center.
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Fayerdale Missing Town Hike at 2:30 p.m. at Shelter 4.
Saturday, Feb. 10
The Patrick Springs Ruritan Club will hold a Poor Man’s Supper at the Patrick Springs Park building from 4-7 p.m. The cost of the meal is $8, and it includes pinto beans, potatoes, corn bread, dessert, and drink. Funds raised will be used for community service projects.
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Little Mountain Falls hike starting at 9 a.m. at the Amphitheater Trailhead Parking Lot.
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Lakeshore Trail hike starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Amphitheater Trailhead Parking Lot.
Saturday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 11
Providence Super Sub Weekend. The Providence United Methodist Women will sponsor the Super Sub Weekend with subs or salads offered for $10 each. They will have 3 meats, 3 cheeses, tomatoes, pickles and chips (crackers with salad). Call Doris (276) 694-6203, (276) 692-6046, or Cathy at (276) 692-7194 by Tuesday, Feb. 6 to place an order. Drive thru pickup available on Saturday, 4-6 p.m., or Sunday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 11
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Mountain View/Horse Camp Trail at 9 a.m. at the Amphitheater Trailhead Parking Lot.
Fairy Stone State Park will hold an Iron Mine hike at 1:30 p.m. at the Iron Mine Parking Lot.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
The newly formed breast cancer support group will meet at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Farm Bureau Office in Hillsville. Call (276) 733-6877 with questions.
Wednesday, Feb. 14
Ash Wednesday Service, 7 p.m. at Stuart Church of Living Water, 101 East Blue Ridge Street, Stuart.
Everyone welcome!
The Patrick County Food Bank will hold distribution at the Stuart site from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 5-6: 30 p.m., at Ararat starting at 8:30 a.m., and at Meadows of Dan starting at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 16
The Woolwine community food pantry will be at the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department from 3-4:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Moonshine Hollow Hike starting at 10 a.m. at the Visitor’s Center.
Fairy Stone State Park will hold a Fayerdale Missing Town Hike at 2:30 p.m. at Shelter 4.
Saturday, Feb. 17
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Country Breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. Dine-in prices are $10 for an adult plate and $5 for a child plate. All take out plates are $10 each. To call in an order, call (276) 930-2113.
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 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 Alzheimer’s Group LLC meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Alzheimer’s office at 109 Buena Vista Ave in Stuart. New members or volunteers are welcome to join in assisting the needs of the clients. For more information, call (276) 693-6018.
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 Ararat Ruritan Club holds Rook games every Monday night from 6:30-8 p.m.
The Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard meets the first Tuesday of every month at the American Legion Post 105 at 7 p.m. Interested veterans are welcome to attend.
Starting Oct. 24, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month there will be an Introduction to Zen Meditation and Zen Buddhism at the Blue Ridge Regional Library Stuart site.
The Patrick County Recreation Department will offer a Tai Chi Flow class for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. No experience needed, just wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. There is no registration for the program. Call the Park Office at (276) 694-3917 for more information.
Willis Gap Community Center will hold an Open Jam Acoustic every Friday night with doors opening at 6 p.m. for hotdogs, chips, candies, popcorn, coffee, and assorted sodas. From 7-10 p.m. there will be old time country, bluegrass, and gospel music. A 50/50 drawing will be held at about 8:15 p.m.
Messianic Bible Study, Fridays from 6-7:30 p.m. 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.
