Meetings
Wednesday, March 13
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference 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.
Monday, March 18
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.
The P&HCC Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall in the Frith Economic Development Center.
Tuesday, March 19
The Patrick County Planning Commission will hold a sub-committee work session at 4 p.m. at the Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) Stuart site. A business meeting will not be held.
Wednesday, March 20
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Office.
Events
Wednesday, March 13
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.
Thursday, March 14
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Entertainment will be provided by Herbert and Tina Conner. Pizza, tossed salad, and beverages will be provided to all attendees. Attendees are requested to bring desserts to share with the group.
Friday, March 15
The Woolwine Community Food Pantry will be at the Fairy Stone Park Volunteer Fire Department from 3-4:30 p.m.
A Moonshine Hollow Hike will be held at 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center.
A Fayerdale Missing Town hike will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Shelter 4.
Saturday, March 16
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a country breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. Adult plates are $10 each with child plates being $8 each. All take out plates are $10 each. Call in orders can be made by calling (276) 930-2113.
A Spring-Oh Bingo will be held at the Francisco Community Center in Westfield, NC. Hotdogs will be available at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. A $20 donation includes 20 games with 3 per card and four door prize tickets. $3 for one card or $5 for two. All proceeds go toward Francisco VFD Auxiliary projects.
The second annual Patrick County’s Got Talent & Bake Sale featuring Michael Ray Fain will be held at 7 p.m. at the Patrick County High School (PCHS). Admission is free, though the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC, will gladly accept donations.
Part 2 of the huge Yard Sale at Ross Harbour Church, 6260 Elamsville Road, Stuart. Fundraiser for scholarship. Organizers ran out of room last week before all items were unboxed. Great deals available, and free coffee. The event will be held rain or shine. It begins at 7 a.m. outside and 8 a.m. inside.
Sunday, March 17
Swift Creek will be in concert, 4 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Patrick Springs. All are invited. A love offering will be taken.
Thursday, March 21
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will hold a Taking Your Social Media to the Next Level entrepreneurial workshop course from 12-1 p.m. at the Daton IDEA Center. The cost is $15. Pre-registration is required by going to ph.augusoft.net, or calling (276) 656-5461.
The Patrick County Republican Committee will meet at the Wood Brothers Motorsports Hall of Fame Auditorium starting at 6 p.m. Senate candidate Chuck Smith will attend.
The Carroll County Genealogy Club will meet at 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 23
Mayo Mountain Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt, cupcake competition, and scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
An Experience Youth Rally will be held at the PCHS Auditorium at 6 p.m. Corey Ball will serve as the guest speaker. Entry is free.
Ongoing
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.
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. Story Time with Ms. Sam is held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays with books, songs, finger plays, and more. For more information, call (276) 694-3352.
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/volunteers welcome. For more information, call (276) 693-6018.
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30-8 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.
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 Quilters’ Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. Call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com.
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.
