Thursday, February 20
Tourism Advisory Council: meeting will be held at 6 p.m., second floor of the Veterans Memorial Building conference room. The public is invited.
Fairystone/Pole Bridge Community Crime Watch: 7p.m. at the Fairystone Fire Department. join Deputy C L Elgin and Sheriff Dan Smith to hear guest speaker Carol Wood with Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. Her presentation will be “What you need to know before you need us.” For more information call (276) 694-3161.
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Friday, February 21
Chamber Awards Soiree: 6:30 p.m., $25 per person. Celebrate Patrick County businesses and the roaring 20s with d’oeuvres and refreshments at the Reynolds Homestead. Reserve tickets by visiting patrickchamber.com or call(276) 694-6012.
Breakthrough – Harvest Worship Center: guest speakers Minister Darrell Hylton – Friday at 7 p.m.; Minister Jeff Harris – Saturday at 7 p.m.; Minister Jesse Pickerel – Sunday at 6 p.m. Event held at 21225 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
HJDB Event Center : 10 a.m. to noon, Bluegrass and gospel music. $2 admission, concessions available. Jam Session: 6 to 8 p.m. $5 admission, concessions available. Call (276) 358-0489 from more information.
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Saturday, February 22
Patrick Springs Park BINGO: held at the Patrick Springs Primary School, doors open at 6 p.m. Proceeds go towards parking lot improvements and playground equipment upgrades.
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Tuesday, February 25
DMV TO-GO: parked at Patrick Henry Com. College Stuart site. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Thursday, February 27
Ararat Community Crime Watch: at 7p.m. at the Ararat Ruritan Building. Join Deputy Robert Martin and Sheriff Dan Smith in hearing guest speaker Dale Owens speaking on the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. For more information call (276) 694-3161.
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Saturday, February 29
BBQ Fundraiser: at the Patrick Henry Vol. Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m. Proceeds go to Shawn Dehne for medical expenses. Menu: pulled pork, mac and cheese, baked beans, slaw, rolls, and berry cobbler. 3125 County Line Road, Patrick Springs.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration: at the Reynolds Homestead 10 a.m. to noon. Storytelling, arts, crafts, games, photo booth fun, and Seuss inspired snacks.$5 admission, come dressed as your favorite Dr. Seuss character. 276-694-7181 ex. 27.to register.
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Patrick County Foster Care & Adoption (Feb. 4 – March 3)
Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education(PRIDE) pre-service training gives the information you need to make an informed decision about whether fostering/adopting is the right choice for your family, and the start of skills needed to work with children and families in the foster care system. Virginia requires completion of pre-service training and assessment as a part of the approval process for all “resource parents” (foster, adoptive, respite, and formal kinship care). All adult household members must complete background checks. More information about the process, including checks and other health & home requirements, will be reviewed in our first training session. All in-person sessions will be held at Patrick Henry Community College,212 Wood Brothers Dr, Stuart. To register email Ann.foley@dss.virginia.gov or call (276) 694-3328.
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Saturday, March 7
Dan River Basin Association: annual celebration at 9:30 a.m. at Eden City Hall, 308 East Stadium Drive, Eden. Optional 2-mile afternoon hike after the meeting on Matrimony Creek Trail, 1335 Washington Street, Eden. Meeting at Eden City Hall, 308 East Stadium Drive, Eden, NC (36.5012, -79.7354). If planning to hike, wear hiking boots or walking shoes, bring hiking stick(s), lunch and water. Public is invited free of charge. For more information call (540) 570-3511.
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Spencer-Penn Centre Events Feb.:
21st- Trivia Night: starts at 6:30 p.m. this month’s theme is ‘Friends.’ $10 per team, 5 people per team. March 8th– Barn Quilt Class: starts at 1 p.m. Spots are reserved on a first paid bases. reserve you spot by calling 276-957-5757 or emailing Susan at spc.susan@yahoo.com.Story Time: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Story and crafts are geared towards pre-schoolers, but all ages are welcome. Computer Lab: open Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Charles & Rose Hylton Library: open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Martial Arts: Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m. All ages and fitness levels welcome. $40 for members per month. Chair Aerobics: Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Free. Aerobics: Thursday 6:30 p.m. Free. Yoga: Tuesday, Jan. 7 – Feb. 11. All experience levels welcome. $40 for six weeks.
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PHCC- Into to Photography: certified professional photographer Rick Dawson shows the basics of digital photography in a fun, hands-on class. Learn different functions of your camera along with skills and techniques to take great photos. $60 per-person, pre-registration required by contacting ph.augusoft.net or (276) 656-5461. Saturday, Feb. 22 at PHCC 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday, March 7 at PHCC Patrick County site 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PHCC-Fast Forward to a New Career: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)- March 9 & 16; Electrical Groundsman Training- March 16; Certified Phlebotomy Technician- March 17; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)- April 6; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)- May 4 & 11; Registered Medication Aide Training- May 4 (Must register by March 23rd). Call to register at (2760 656-0260 or email ph.augusoft.net.
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Supervisor Sit-Down, Blue Ridge: Clyde Deloach will be at the Meadows of Dan Community Building at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month. He will also be in Stuart at Honduras Coffee Shop on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., for questions and discussion.
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LIVE MUSIC: featured at the Coffee Break every Tuesday from 8:30 – 11 a.m.
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VISION – 12 STEPS TO A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: Meet every Thursday night, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Harvest Worship Center’s Fellowship Hall, 21225 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 229-9392.
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OPEN JAM: An open jam will be held every Friday from 7 – 10 p.m., music, food, family-friendly. Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
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MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS: Every first Thursday each month, from 5 – 5:30 p.m., free. Learn simple techniques to get started with an insight meditation practice. There will be a 10-minute meditation every meeting hosted by Garry Clifton. Patrick County Library.
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COME TO THE TABLE, 12-STEP PROGRAM: A 12-step program centered in the Word of God and Jesus Christ, The Chain Breaker. Bring your hurts, hang-ups, and habits, and leave them. Meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Mayo Mountain Church, Claudville Highway, Stuart. Call (276) 229-7462 or (276) 694-7614 for information.
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NEW LIFE BIKERS: New Life Bikers meet at Honduras Coffee Shop on the first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m., and on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. All bikers are welcome. For more information, call (276) 692-5740.
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COUNTRY BREAKFAST: Providence United Methodist Church will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of every month from 7:30 –10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, apples, juice, and coffee. Donations benefit United Methodist men’s mission work. Eat-in or take out.
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BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST: Willis Gap Community Center will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 a.m. homemade biscuits, apples, eggs, country ham, sausage, bacon, gravy, pancakes, and much more. Donations to Willis Gap Community Center.
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PATRICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Book Club meets the second Thursday of every month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., with Garry Clifton.
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COFFEE FOR VETERANS: The first Tuesday of every month from 9 – 11 a.m. at The Landmark Center, 105 Landmark Drive, Stuart. Donuts and coffee will be served. All veterans may participate.
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Carroll County Genealogy Club: Open every Wednesday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Anyone interested in genealogy is invited to stop in the Historic Courthouse on Main Street, Hillsville. During the month of February research is continuing on the Webb Family. Edward’s Family books are for sale for $20, also for sale copies of older newsletters.
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Feb. 24 – 27
Monday- 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuart Elem. School. 2 to 2:15 p.m., Wildwood Acres. Tuesday- 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School. 2 to 2:15 p.m., Wildwood Acres. Thursday- 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elem. School. 2 to 3 p.m., Trinity Christian School. For more information call (276) 694-3352 ext. #2.
