Meetings
Wednesday, Feb. 21
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Office.
Monday, March 11
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
Thursday, March 14
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Administration Building.
Events
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., in Ararat starting at 8:30 a.m., and at Meadows of Dan starting at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 15
The Patrick County Republican Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the Motorsports Hall of Fame Auditorium, at the end of Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) Stuart site.
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.
The Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church will hold a Silent Auction to raise funds for its food ministry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 260 Spring Road. Banana boxes full of vintage and unusual items will be offered, each with a $10 minimum bid. Homemade vegetable and vegetable beef soup, grilled cheese, crackers, drink and dessert for $8.
Chicken Stew, 4 p.m. or until we run out. Donations welcome. Collinstown Stateline Community Center
2481 Collinstown Road, Westfield, N.C.
Saturday, Feb. 24
The Patrick County Democratic Committee will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the Patrick County Library, followed by a group lunch.
A benefit for Lauren Worley and Micah Underwood will be held at the Woolwine Elementary School, from 2 to 8 p.m. It will include live music, BBQ or chicken for $12 per plate, Cut-A-Thon by Kricket’s Country Salon and Jessica Belcher, basket raffle, 50/50 drawing, a bake sale and more.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Patrick County Public Animal Shelter will be closed. It will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Saturday, March 2
A Turkey Shoot to benefit Lauren Worley will be held at the Smith River Wildlife Club, 2087 Charity Highway, Woolwine. Hosted by the Patrick County Patriots, the shoot begins at 1 p.m.; practice rounds start at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9
A Hunters Education Class will be held at 10 Via Ave., Stuart, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for hunters 12 and up. Those completing the calls will be able to obtain a hunting license. Lunch will be provided. Hosted by the Patrick County Patriots. Register at dwr.Virginia.gov. Call Jonathan Scott at (276) 229-1700 with questions.
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 will hold 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.
Introduction to Zen Meditation and Zen Buddhism at the Blue Ridge Regional Library Stuart site, second and fourth Tuesday of each month 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
The Patrick County Recreation Department offers 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.
