Meetings
Monday, Jan. 27
The Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall of the Frith Economic Development Center.
Events
Thursday, Jan. 23
Stuart Baptist Church will hold an evening of food and fellowship at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The dinner features baked spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert.
Saturday, Jan. 25
New Hope Community Church will hold an evening of music and fellowship featuring The Wayside Church Singers. The event will start at 7 p.m. and refreshments will follow the music.
The Star Theatre will hold a musical comedy adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” at 2:30 p.m., in partnership with Clark Gas & Oil. Tickets are available at bit.ly/rhprideandprejudice.
The Patrick County Democratic Committee will meet at 11 a.m. in the Patrick County Library in Stuart to discuss plans for this year’s election. Committee members are encouraged to attend.
Sunday, Jan. 26
The Star Theatre will hold a musical comedy adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” at 7 p.m., in partnership with Clark Gas & Oil. Tickets are available at bit.ly/rhprideandprejudice.
Saturday, Feb. 1
A JEB Stuart Birthday Celebration will be held at the Ararat Ruritan Club from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be music, cake, refreshments, door prizes, and items for sale.
Community Breakfast at Jeb Stuart Rescue Squad from 7:30-10 a.m. The squad is located at 1258 American Legion Road, Stuart. Plates are $8. Dine in, carryout, and curb service options are available. Orders can be placed by calling (276) 694-6171.
Friday, Feb. 7
A Pop-Up Farmers’ & Artisan Market, “Buy your Love Local,” will be held at Calliope Circus for the Arts in Downtown Stuart from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in partnership with Bull Mountain Arts, the Stuart Farmers’ Market and the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
Ongoing
The Patrick County Patriots Turkey Shoot will be held Saturdays in January, and Saturday, February 1 and 8 at the Smith River Wildlife Club. Practice rounds start at 12:30 p.m. Shoot starts at 1 p.m. Rules are factory chokes only, no sleeves or re-chokes, and no modified gun barrels. Food will be available for purchase.
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.
The Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Tai Chi Flow classes for seniors. The gentle, low impact exercise can help improve balance, coordination and mobility. Classes meet on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart, through February 27. For additional information call (276) 694-3917.
