(Meeting/event information must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net.)
Meetings
Wednesday, July 16
Stuart Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Stuart Town Office.
The Blue Ridge Regional Library Board will meet at 12 p.m. at the Martinsville Library.
Monday, July 21
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board Legislative Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. in Room 145 in the Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the committee will not receive public comment.
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall, Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the board will not receive public comment
Events
Friday, July 18
The community food truck will be at the Fairystone VFD from 3-4 p.m.
The Rise & Shine Youth Market will be at the Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. – noon, 320 Chestnut Road, Stuart. The market is a local youth-led makers and growers’ market for youth aged 8 to 18.
Free community meal at Ross Harbour Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Road, Stuart, 4-6 p.m., with hotdogs, hamburgers, fun, fellowship and outdoor games
Saturday, July 19
The Mayberry Book Festival, sponsored by The Perry Family Scholarship, will be hosted at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 North Main St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 8th annual Rock Castle Descendants Reunion will be held at 12 p.m. at Slate Mountain Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Meadows of Dan. Bring old photographs, artifacts, stories, and a covered dish. If you have any questions email Beverly Wood at rockcastlecreek1@gmail.com or call (276) 692-9626.
The 50th annual Elgin Reunion will be at Fairystone Volunteer Fire Station with a potluck lunch at 12 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
New Hope Community Church, 1863 Clark House Farm Road, Stuart, will hold an evening of music and fellowship featuring Tina and Herbert Conner starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will follow the singing.
Sunday, July 27
The Ararat Ruritan Club, 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, will host a Sunday/Funday with Cars & Cornhole, 2-5 p.m. Cruise in and take part in the blind draw cornhole tournament. There is no charge for the cruise-in and the cornhole tournament is $10 per player. Hotdogs and ice cream will be available.
Ongoing
Monday Market at Fairy Stone State Park, rain or shine, 5-7 p.m. at Shelters #3 & #4. Cash only market. Free parking. Runs through Labor Day.
The Coffee Break Café hosts live music on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Bring an instrument, or just come and listen.
Community meal at Salem Church on Salem Road in Critz, the first Sunday of every month at 12:10 p.m. Call (276) 222-1069 with questions.
Inside yard sale to benefit Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC. Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members meet on the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Alzheimer’s office. New members are welcome. For more information, call (276) 693-6018.
Ararat Alzheimer’s Group LLC group meets at the Fellowship Church in Ararat on the second Thursday each month at 12 p.m.
Vesta Alzheimer’s Group LLC meets at the Vesta Community Center on the third Tuesday each month at noon. Both groups welcome new members and invite caregivers to attend. Literature is also available.
Ararat Ruritan Club holds Rook games every Monday night from 6:30-8 p.m.
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, on the 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 Carroll County Genealogy Club is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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. 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.
Patrick County Senior Citizens group is sponsoring upcoming trips. For additional details, call (276) 694-3917.
