Community Calendar

Meetings

Thursday, Aug. 8

The Patrick County School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school board office.

Monday, Aug. 12

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors meets at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room of the Patrick County Administration building.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

The Stuart Town Council meets at 7 p.m. in the town office.

Events

Thursday, Aug. 8

The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group meets at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Entertainment will be provided by Junior Cassidy and Friends. The Landmark Center is sponsoring the meal for the meeting with spaghetti, tossed salad, French bread, and beverages being provided for all attendees. Attendees are asked to bring desserts to share with the group.

Friday, Aug. 9

Fairystone State Park will hold a Moonshine Hollow Hike at 10 a.m. at the Visitor Center; Fairy Stone Hunt, 12:30 p.m. at the Visitors Center; an ADA Trail Hike at 1:15 p.m. (Reservation required); Fayerdale: The Missing Town, 2:30 p.m. at Shelter 4; Native Plants and Pollinators, 3:30 p.m. at Shelter 4, and a Town Under the Lake, 6 p.m. at the Beach Breezeway.

Saturday, August 10

Fairystone State Park will hold a Second Saturday at Mayo River Trails: Redbud Trail Hike (approx. 2 miles), at 10 a.m. at 500 Pratt Road, Spencer; Fairy Stone Hunt, 12 p.m. at the Visitors Center; Turtle Time, 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center; Fairy Stone Workshop, 2 p.m. at Shelter 4; For Goodness Snakes! 2 p.m. at Shelter 3; CSI: Creek Scene Investigation, 4:30 p.m. at Shelter 4, and Mystery Moths, 9 p.m. at Shelters 3 & 4.

Sunday, August 11

Fairystone State Park will hold a Moonshine Hollow Hike at 10 a.m. at the Visitor Center; Fairy Stone Hunt, 12 p.m. at Visitors Center; Moonshine Murders, 2:30 p.m. at Shelter 4; Insect Safari, 3:30 p.m. at Shelter 4, and Fungal Friends, 5 p.m. at Shelter 4.

The Boyd Family Reunion will be held at Vesta Community Building starting at 12 p.m. All family and friends are invited to bring a dish and musical instruments. For more information, call Chris Boyd at (336) 344-2365, or Benny Pendleton at (540) 521-5260.

Monday, August 12

The Rotary Club of Stuart welcomes Magician Jack Kelly, who will perform a free show at The Star Theatre from 6 – 7 p.m. Attendees may arrive as early as 5 p.m. to enjoy fellowship, grab a seat and concessions before the show. For more information on the event, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/3871741739623547

Fairystone State Park will hold a Fairy Stone Hunt at 12 p.m. at Visitors Center and Monday Market, 5-7 p.m. at Shelters 3 & 4.

Tuesday, August 13

Fairystone State Park will hold a Fairy Stone Hunt at 12 p.m. at the Visitors Center.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

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.

Fairystone State Park will hold a Mountain View/Horse Camp Trail at 8:30 a.m. at the Amphitheater Parking Lot and Moonshine Murders at 2:30 p.m. at Shelter 4.

Friday, Aug. 16

The community food truck will be at the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department from 3-4:30 p.m.

Fairystone State Park will hold a Whiskey Run Hike at 8:30 a.m. at Iron Mine Parking Lot, a Fairy Stone Hunt at 11:30 a.m. at Visitors Center, and Who Made Those Tracks While You Slept? at 3 p.m. at Shelter 4.

Saturday, Aug. 17

New Hope Church of the Brethren will have music by The Churchmen from 4-7 p.m., with food, games, and a prayer tent onsite. Free event. Bring your own lawn chair.

Mt. Nebo Holiness Church will hold the 8th annual bike ride, car show, and fish fry. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the ride leaves at 11 a.m. The cost is $20 per bike or autos, and this covers the meal for the driver. The fish fry will start at 8 a.m., and vendors will be on site. 

Sunday, Aug. 18

The 72nd annual Griffith Family Reunion will be held at Griffith Valley. Bring food and drinks. Lunch starts at 1 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 22

The Patrick County Democratic Committee with host its annual mixer at the Hooker Building at Rotary Field from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Karen Baker, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives will be at the event.

Friday, Aug. 23

Girl Scout Troop #1302 will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Providence United Methodist Church in Patrick Springs. Proceeds from the event will go to help with travel and events for the girls.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Girl Scout Troop #1302 will hold a yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and lunch – starting at 10:30 a.m., that includes hotdogs, chips, soda, and water, at the Providence United Methodist Church in Patrick Springs. Proceeds from the event will go to help with travel and events for the girls.

Ongoing

Free Community Meal, every 4th Wednesday, 5 p.m., Raven Rock Wesleyan Church, 1912 Raven Rock Road, Ararat. Take out or dine in. Call Scott or Nann Phillips at (276) 773-6004 or email pastor@ravenrockchurch.org.

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 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. For more information, call (276) 693-6018.

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 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.

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 Carroll County Genealogy Club is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

The Willis Gap Community Center Members Meeting, the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. 

The Willis Gap Community Center ” Appalachian Acoustic Open Jam” is every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food. Music and dancing is 6:30-9 p.m.

The Willis Gap Community Center “Golden Oldies Open Jam” is the last Tuesday of the month. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food; music and dancing from 6:30-9 p.m.

The Carroll County Genealogy Club is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.