(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
Monday, Jan. 5
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will hold a Special Called Meeting at 6 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Building, and in closed session, discuss Commercial Real Estate located in the Blue Ridge District.
Events
Friday, Jan. 2
The Community Food Pantry will be at the SRRS in Woolwine from 2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
The Patrick County Parks and Recreation Department will offer Free Tai Chi Flow classes for seniors. Join us to improve your balance, flexibility and coordination. The 1-hour classes will meet every Wednesday and Thursday in January and February at 3 p.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. For information, email Keith at kskallapos@gmail.com.
Thursday, Jan. 8
The Patrick County Senior Citizens Group will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. in the Hooker Building at Rotary Field in Stuart. Entertainment will be provided by Junior Cassady and Friends. Beverages will be provided. The menu is potluck, so bring your favorite meats, vegetables, and/or desserts to share.
Friday, Jan. 16
The Community Food Pantry will be at the Fairy Stone VFD from 3-4 p.m.
Ongoing
The Patrick County Parks and Recreation Office are holding sign-ups for grades K–3 basketball season through Monday, January 12. Students in grades K – 1 and students in grades 2-3 will play on co-ed teams according to the two described grade-level groupings on Saturdays during February and March. Forms are available at any elementary school or the recreation department. Contact the recreation department at 276-694-3917 or recdept@co.patrick.va.us with questions.
The Patrick County Patriots will hold a Turkey Shoot each Saturday in January and the first Saturday February in 2026. Events will be held at the Smith River Wildlife Building. Practice starts at 12:30 p.m. and the shoot starts at 1 p.m. Factory chokes only, no sleeves are allowed.
Inside yard sale to benefit Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC. 109 Buena Vista, Stuart, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 am. 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.
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.
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 on 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 Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.; Appalachian Acoustic Open Jam, every Friday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for food, with music and dancing, 6:30-9 p.m.; Golden Oldies Open Jam is on the last Tuesday of the month. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for food, music, and dancing from 6:30-9 p.m.
