(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, Aug. 20
The Stuart Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the town office.
The Blue Ridge Regional Library Board meets at 12 p.m., Patrick County Library.
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 13
The Patrick Community Food Bank will hold its distribution from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 5; 6:30 p.m. at the Stuart site, from 8-10 a.m. at Fellowship Church in Ararat, and starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Meadows of Dan.
Fairy Stone Park — Little Mountain Falls Hike, 9 a.m., Amphitheatre Trailhead, Fairy Stone Hunt, 12 p.m., Shelter 4; Mysteries of the Whitetail Deer, 2 p.m., Beach Breezeway, Blobs in your Backyard, 3 p.m., Beach Breezeway.
The Carroll County Genealogy Club will meet at 2 p.m. The club is located next to the Historical Society and Museum on Main Street in Hillsville.
Thursday, Aug. 14
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group will meet at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Entertainment will be provided by Herbert and Tina Conner. Pizza, tossed salad, and beverages will be provided to all attendees, who are requested to bring desserts to share with the group.
Fairy Stone Park will hold a Oak Hickory Trail Guided Hike, 9 a.m., Shelter 4; Living with Black Bears, 3 p.m., Shelter 4.
Friday, Aug. 15
The community food truck will be at the Fairystone VFD from 3-4 p.m.
Stuart Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Great selection of fruits, vegetables, baked items, meats, eggs, plants, craft items. Blood Pressure Checks by Blue Ridge Nursing & Landmark Center.
Fairy Stone Park: Little Mountain Falls Hike, 9 a.m., Shelter 4; Woodland Wellness, 10 a.m., Shelter 4; Fairy Stone Hunt, 1 p.m., Shelter 4; Turtle Time, 2 p.m., Visitor Center; Goblintown Iron Mine Walk, 4 p.m.; Visitor Center; Welcome Campfire, 8 p.m., Amphitheater.
Free community meal, 4-6 p.m., Ross Harbour Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Road, Stuart.
Saturday, Aug. 16
9th Annual Bike Ride, Car Show/Cruise In & Fish Fry at Mt. Nebo Holiness Church, 30598 JEB Stuart Hwy, Spencer. Sign in begins at 9 a.m.; ride at 10 a.m. No fee to ride. Fish fry starts at 8 a.m.; car show starts at 9 a.m. No fee to enter. For more information, call Angie Penn (276) 732-6014. For ride information, call David Hylton (276) 692-5878.
Fairy Stone Park — Whiskey Run Hike, 9 a.m., Stuart’s Knob Trailhead; Turtle Time, 11 a.m., Visitor Center; Fairy Stone Hunt, 12 p.m., Shelter 4; Moonshine Murders, 1 p.m., Shelter 4; Friends of Fairy Stone meeting, 2 p.m., Shelter 3; Fayerdale: the Missing Town, 3 p.m., Shelter 4; C.S.I: Creek Scene Investigation, 4 p.m., Shelter 4.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Fairy Stone Park — Moonshine Hollow Hike, 10 a.m., Visitor Center; Native Plants & Pollinators, 11 a.m., Shelter 4; Fairy Stone Hunt, 12 p.m., Shelter 4; Turtle Time, 1 p.m., Visitor Center; Magic Trees, 2 p.m., Shelter 4; Fungal Friends, 4 p.m., Shelter 4.
The annual Griffith Family Reunion will be at the Griffith Valley Homeplace. A covered dish lunch will begin at 1 p.m. and all family and friends are invited.
Homecoming at Ross Harbour Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Road, Stuart. Special music by Four for One starting at 10 a.m.; worship at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Gaylor. A meal will follow.
Open Bluegrass/Country jam session, 1:30 – 4 p.m., Bassett Ruritan Club, 277 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett. Free admission. For information call Randy, 276 629-8296.
Monday, Aug. 18 – Wednesday, Aug. 20
Revival at Ross Harbour Methodist Church, 7 p.m., 6260 Elamsville Road, Stuart. Special music on Monday by Phillip Adams, Tuesday by Swift Creek, and Wednesday by Roger Adams. Speakers are Dave Taylor on Monday, Ronnie Gibson on Tuesday, and Sam Trent on Wednesday.
Thursday, Aug. 21 – Saturday, Aug. 23
Alzheimer’s Yard Sale, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Office in Stuart.
Friday, Aug. 22
Stuart Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Great selection of fruits, vegetables, baked items, meats, eggs, plants, craft items. Stuart Rotary on site with Ag Fair Exhibit Info.
Sunday, Aug. 24
High Point Baptist Church will meet at a different location for worship. The church will gather at Wayside Community Church, 3520 Wayside Road, Stuart, to celebrate their Homecoming. The outdoor worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by a community cookout. For details, call Pastor Wayne Moore, (336) 793-7991.
Friday, Aug. 29
Stuart Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Great selection of fruits, vegetables, baked items, meats, eggs, plants, craft items. Information provided by the Patrick County Master Gardeners & Stuart Rotary on site with Ag Fair Exhibit Info.
Clark’s Cuts offers haircuts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upstairs area of the Basset Ruritan Club. Suggested $15 donation. All proceeds go to the Bassett Ruritan Club. Walk-ins are welcome.
Friday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 1
Stuart Church of Living Water (formerly Stuart UMC) will hold its 18th annual Labor Day Flea Market featuring 125 – large 25’x30’ vendor spaces. Vendors may set up on Thursday, August 28 for free. Worship service on site, Sunday morning at 8 a.m. with Pastor Tommy Shepherd. From Stuart, follow Rte. 58 East (JEB Stuart Highway) 8.7 miles to 25767. Parking for $1 per vehicle. All proceeds support the church’s mission and outreach ministries. For more information, call Alex, 276-229-8488 or the church, 276-694-3322. No alcoholic beverages allowed.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Live Bluegrass Music at Fairy Stone State Park, Saturday, August 30, 7 p.m., Shelter 2. Discover the roots and evolution of bluegrass as the Kitchen Pickers perform live.
Fairy Stone State Park presents — For Goodness “Snakes” (and turtles too), 2 p.m., Shelter 2.
The Patrick County Food Bank will hold a memorial service in memory of Dudley Clark at the Rotary Building from 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 4
The Patrick County Agricultural Fair exhibit coordinators will be accepting quilt entries from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Memorial Building at Rotary Field in Stuart.
Saturday, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 7
The Patrick County Agricultural Fair exhibit coordinators will be accepting all fair entries (except quilts) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Sycamore Baptist Church will hold a fundraiser for the Children’s Shoebox Ministry starting at 6 p.m. Music will be by the Sycamore Sisters with refreshments to follow.
Sunday, Sept. 21 – Wednesday, Sept. 24
Middle Cross Missionary Church will hold a Fall Revival with Sammy Frye at 7 p.m. Music will be by Patrick County High School Praise and Worship, Too Young Too Old, and The Bishops.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Volunteers for the Woolwine October Festival Community Apple Peeling starts at 8 a.m. at the Woolwine Fire Department. Lunch is provided.
Thursday, Oct. 9
Volunteers for the Woolwine October Festival needed at 4 a.m. to start making apple butter at the old Woolwine Fire Department, 8:30 a.m. – Fried Apple Pie Making in the cottage. Lunch is provided.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Woolwine Annual October Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department grounds in Woolwine. FREE Admission. Dancing and music by Jordan T Morrison & the Foothill Boys, Larry Sigmon & the Virginia Girls and The Friday Night Band (in playing order). Apple butter for sale, bake sale, crafts, etc. Concessions include hotdogs, chicken BBQ sandwiches, fried apple pies, desserts, and beverages. Craft vendors welcome at no charge. Call 276-229-8241 for more information.
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 Church 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.
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.
