Meetings
Thursday, Nov. 14
The Patrick County School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the school board office.
Monday, Nov. 18
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 p.m. in the third-floor court room of the Patrick County Administration Building.
The Budget & Finance Committee of the Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) College Board will meet at 11:15 a.m. in room F125 of the Frith Economic Development Center.
The Academic & Student Affairs Committee of the Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) College Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. in room F125 of the Frith Economic Development Center.
The Legislative Committee of the Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) College Board will meet at 11:15 a.m. in room F125 of the Frith Economic Development Center.
The Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) College Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 12 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall of the Frith Economic Development Center.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the community room of the Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC).
Wednesday, Nov. 20
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the town office.
Events
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.
Thursday, Nov. 14
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Philip Adams will provide the entertainment, and the Reynolds Homestead will provide the meal for the attendees. Attendees are requested to bring desserts to share with the group.
Friday, Nov. 15
The community food truck will be at the Fairystone VFD from 3-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 16
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a hamburger steak dinner from 4-6:30 p.m. The menu includes hamburger steak, French fries, baked beans, slaw, roll, and a drink for $10 for either dine in or carry out. Place an order by calling (276) 930-2113.
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department will hold a cash giveaway at 7 p.m. Cash raffle tickets are $20 each. To purchase a ticket, contact a fire department member or call (276) 930-2117.
Friday, Nov. 22
Patrick County High School (PCHS) freshmen, sophomores, junior, and senior boys will face off at 7 p.m. to determine the King of the Court in Volleyball for 2024. Admission is $5 and concessions will be available.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Home Alone Thanksgiving Meal – If you are unable to have a Thanksgiving meal, join Hunter’s Chapel Assembly for a Thanksgiving dinner. The church is located at State Route 104, Ararat, from 4-6 p.m. Takeout orders will be available. Deliveries can be made in the Ararat area only. If you plan to attend, call (276) 251-7232. For more information, call Joseph or Lori Easter at (276) 251-7232.
New Hope Community Church will have music by Michael Fian starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will follow the singing.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
A Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Meadows of Dan Community Building from 4-6 p.m. Organized by Faith Baptist Church, the meal is free to everyone. Those unable to drive should contact Katlyn Boyd at 2776-694-9708 to be added to the home delivery list.
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 and Recreation Department is conducting sign-ups for grades 6-7 boys and girls basketball season. Games will be played in January and February. The deadline for sign-ups is Monday, November 18. Forms are available at any elementary school or at the recreation department. Questions may be directed to the recreation department at 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.
