Meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 16
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the town office.
Monday, Oct. 21
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room of the Patrick County Administration Office.
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 16
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, Oct. 17
The Carroll County Genealogy Club will hold its monthly business meeting at 5 p.m. in the club’s library on the left side of the Historical Courthouse in Hillsville. Following a brief business meeting the club will host a special presentation by Emily Bowman, branch manager of the Carroll County Public Library, about the records and books available at their facility for genealogy research. There is plenty of parking in the back or on Main Street. Call (276) 266-8016 or email to carroll.va.genealogy@gmail.com, or visit social media.
Friday, Oct. 18
The community food truck will be at Fairystone VFD from 3-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19
The Providence United Methodist Church’s men’s group will hold a community breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. The menu includes bacon, sausage, eggs, apples, gravy, and biscuits. Donations will help fund local projects.
Fall Food Frolic Bingo, Francisco Community Building, 7100 NC 89 West, Westfield, N.C. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. A $20 donation includes 20 game tickets (3 per card) and four door prize tickets. Prizes are food related items. Coverall – $3 for one card or $5 for two cards. Door prizes after each game. Hot dogs, drinks and desserts will be available for purchase. All proceeds go toward the Francisco Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department’s Country Breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m. Dine-in prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children. All to go plates are $10. Call (276) 930-2113 to place an order. Sponsored by the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department & Ladies Auxiliary, 6687 Fairystone Park Highway (Virginia 57 west), Stuart.
Saturday, Oct. 26
The Patrick County Patriots will sponsor a Trunk or Treat event at Woolwine I.C. DeHart Park from 5-7 p.m.
High Point Baptist Church, 2381 Big A School Road, Stuart, will offer free vegetable beef soup and vegetable chicken soup from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take out also is available. Music will be provided by the Wayside Singers.
A Trunk or Treat event will be held at Ross Harbour United Methodist Church from 4-6 p.m. in the lower parking lot.
Halloween at “Scary (Fairy) Stone” State Park, Trunk or Treat, 5 to 7 p.m. at Shelters 3 & 4. Fright Night ranger led hike beginning at the upper beach parking lot. Hikes are held at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Preregister at the park office.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Veteran’s Parade – line up starts at 12 p.m., and the parade begins at 1 p.m. The grand marshals are Leonard & Delano Wood. A ceremony will follow the parade at Rotary Field. For parade applications or details, contact the local Ruritan organizations or email veteransdayparade2024@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 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.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
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.
Ongoing
The Patrick County Parks & Recreation Department is conducting sign-ups for grades 4-5 boys’ and girls’ basketball season. Games will begin in November following the football season and conclude before Christmas break. The deadline for sign-ins is Monday, October 21. Forms are available at any elementary school or at the recreation department. Call the recreation department with questions, (276) 694-3917.
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. on 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 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.
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.
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.; Appalachian Acoustic Open Jam, every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food. The music and dancing are 6:30-9 p.m.; Golden Oldies Open Jam is on the last Tuesday of the month. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food, music and dancing from 6:30-9 p.m.
Connect Health+ Wellness offers free confidential Medicaid/FAMIS application and renewal assistance for Virginia residents from birth to 64. No sign-up fees, no premiums, no deductibles. Medicaid renewals have resumed. Medicaid members need to keep their mailing address and contact information up to date. Connect Health + Wellness’ specially trained Medicaid/FAMIS Outreach Advocate can provide more information. Call or text Ann Walker, (276) 732-0509, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
