WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4
FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church at 694-6357; doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., food bank ministry open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal HolinessChurch.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING: digital photography for amateurs, annual dues: $12; 6 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JANUARY 6-7
PANCAKE DAYS: proceeds go to Feed the Funnel and the Disaster Food Relief Ministry; eat in or take out, adult plate: $8, child’s plate, $5; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
BINGO: cash prizes, raffle drawings; food available (hot dogs, nachos, bread pudding, apple pie with ice cream); sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
BIG COUNTRY BUFFET BREAKFAST: includes country ham, sausage, bacon, hog-jowl, eggs, gravy (red-eye and sausage), homemade biscuits, grits, apples, juice and coffee; $7 for adult plates, $3 for children’s plates; 6 to 10 a.m., Spencer Ruritan Building.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
YOUTH CONCERT: featuring ShadowGrass with Presley Barker; part of the American Music Series; call (276) 694-7181 to reserve tickets or available at the door; admission: $8 for adults, those 15 and under admitted free; refreshments served, 2:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Dr., Critz.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9
WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email
wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
REGENESIS: introductory presentation will be given, presented by Dr. Gary Collins; open to anyone serious about losing weight and restoring their health, 7 p.m., Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEETING: discussion on the future of the PCHS Athletic Boosters, input on the continued existence of this organization is welcome; 6:30 p.m., Patrick County High School Library.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11
BLOOD DRIVE: hosted by Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance, free t-shirts, lunch, drinks and snacks available while supplies last; must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health; call (276) 236-1690 for an appointment, walk-ins welcome; 10:30 a.m. .to 3:30 p.m., front parking area of the hospital, 200 Hospital Drive, Galax.
FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church at 694-6357; doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., food bank ministry open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
MUSIC NIGHT: admission: $4, music by Zephyr Lightning Bolts and The Hutchens; concessions available at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., then bands perform; Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
MAKE A BIRD FEEDER: with instructor Vickie Wososki, each student will take home a feeder, feed and a recipe to make more; for ages eight and up, pre-registration required, call (276) 957-5757; $10 for members, $15 for non members, 9 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
BOOK DISCUSSION: 3:30 p.m., call (276) 957-5757 for information; Hylton Library, Spencer-Penn Centre.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
BLACK POT CHICKEN SUPPER: includes chicken, baked potato, slaw, rolls, dessert and drink; $8 per plate, 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department.
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: concessions available from 4-H Shooters Club; jam session at 5 p.m., Harrison Ridge at 6 p.m. and Shindiggers at 7 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
VERA BRADLEY BINGO: $25 for 60 cards with three cards per game, two coveralls and one door prize ticket; concessions available, doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 5: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2 to 3:10 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Monday, January 9: 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meadows of Dan School; 2:05 to 2:55 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-4:55 p.m., Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday, January 10: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School; 2:05-3:15 p.m., Rose Window, intersection of Rt. 8 and Rt. 40 (Charity Hwy.); 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:40 to 4:55 p.m., Roberts Market, Rt. 57.
Wednesday, January 11: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m., Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Jeb Stuart Grocery; 2:30-2:45 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3-3:15 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:20-4:20 p.m., across from Claudville Post Office; 4:25-4:50 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, January 12: 10:30 to 10:40 p.m., Wildwood Acres—off St. Rd. 694; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
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PATRICK COUNTY FRIENDS OF TENNIS
Patrick County Friends of Tennis will meet at the DeHart Park courts in Stuart on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. for play. Drop by or contact Sharon Smith at (757) 635-6922 or (276) 694-2489 or sks1365@gmail.com for information.
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MEADOWS OF DAN JAM
Bring musical instruments or join in to sing—or just bring a chair for music each Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. on the Poor Farmer’s Market stage in Meadows of Dan. Call Zeb Hicks at (276) 952-2670 for information.
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MEAL, MINISTRY AND FOOD BANK
Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church has a meal, ministry and a food bank Wednesday nights at the church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the meal begins at 6 p.m., and the food bank is open after the service
(approximately at 7:30 p.m.). Van rides are available for to Wednesday
evening and Sunday morning services. Call (276) 694-6357 for information.
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COMPANIONS
SUPPORT GROUP
Companions, a grief, loss and survivors of suicide support group, will
meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Piedmont
Community Services Group Room, 22280 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart. For
information, call Patricia Crissman at (276) 694-4361.
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CHRISTIAN
MOTORCYCLISTS
ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) will meet on the first and
third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Honduras Coffee Shop in Stuart.
Call Terry at (276) 692-5740 for information.
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COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP
A community bereavement support group will be held on the third Wednesday
of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Stuart United Methodist Church. (Enter
through the red door at the back of the church.) The purpose of the group
is to offer support in a relaxing atmosphere to those who have experienced
the loss of a loved one. Call Susan Foster at (276) 694-4416 or Becki
Turner at (276) 694-3238 for more information.
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CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS
SUPPORT GROUP
Creative Expressions, a support group, meets every Thursday from 4 to 7
p.m. Call or text Sandy Dawson at (276) 692-5504 for the location and
information. The meeting is sponsored by Citizens Against Family Violence.
The mission is: “Empowering survivors and victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault as you heal from the trauma you’ve experienced.”
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SIT AND BE FIT
EXERCISE CLASS
Sit and Be Fit, an exercise class taught by Sharon Mason, meets each
Friday from noon to 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Patrick County
Library. Call the library at 694-3352 for information.
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TAI CHI CLASSES
Tai Chi classes are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11
a.m. at the Patrick County Branch Library, 116 W. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
There is no fee to participate and the instructor is Sharon Mason. Call
(276) 692-4733, or the library at (276) 694-3352, for information.
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APPLE BUTTER
SALE
Stuart Baptist Church has apple butter for sale at the church from 10 a.m.
to noon at the church office at 108 W. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
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GENEALOGICAL
RESEARCH
The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, just south of Eden, N.C., is open from 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Professional consultants are
on hand to help people trace their roots for free through a number of
genealogical sites. Call (336) 623-7154 or (336) 623-1797 for
information/appointment.
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MEADOWS OF DAN
ADDICTIONS RECOVERY
SUPPORT GROUP
The Meadows of Dan Addictions Recovery Support Group meets each Monday
night at Mayberry Presbyterian Church, 1127 Mayberry Church Rd., at 7 p.m.
Meetings include prayer, fellowship, sharing, networking, and the 12-Step
Program to assist with a journey of healing and recovery. For information,
contact facilitator Felecia Shelor at (540) 593-3062 or fshelor@swva.net.
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RIDE TO CHURCH
AVAILABLE
Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church has a van ministry route and
will pick up anyone who wants or needs a ride to the church. Call Pastor
Kenneth Terry at 930-2673 with questions or to make arrangements.
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CHURCH SERVICES
Skyline Pentecostal Holiness Church will have Sunday school at 10 a.m. and
worship services each Sunday at 11 a.m. Call (336) 368-2775 for
information.
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TEEN TIME
KING’S KIDS
Teen Time will be held on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist
Church in Patrick Springs. The sessions will include Bible lesson, fun,
and supper, King’s Kids will be held Sunday nights from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for
students in grades kindergarten through seventh for games, lessons, and
snacks.
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TAI-CHI CLASSES
Tai-Chi classes are taught at The Landmark Center in Stuart each Thursday
evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults and young people are welcome to attend.
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SPAGHETTI DINNER
The VFW Post 8467 ladies’ auxiliary will serve an all you can eat meal,
which includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink, on the
first Monday of each month from 4 to 7 p.m., weather permitting, at the
VFW Post 8467 building, intersection of Rt. 58 and Mabry Mill Rd., Meadows
of Dan.
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MOPS GROUP MEETING
A Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group for mothers of children ages 0-5
will meet the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 10 a.m. at
Creasey’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The group will help mothers to
connect with each other and offer support, assist in personal growth and
give practical parenting tips. Childcare is provided. Call 634-8950 or
visit Facebook page for information.
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FLOYD RELIGIOUS
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
MEETING
Services are held each Sunday at 1199 Christiansburg Pike, Floyd, with
worship sharing at 9:30 a.m., meeting for worship at 10 a.m., and Sunday
school for children. The church welcomes each person of any age or
ability, race or ethnic background, sexual orientation or gender.
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PATRICK HENRY
PATRIOTS MEETING
The Patrick Henry Patriots, Patrick County’s chapter of the Tea Party,
meet at the Spencer-Penn Centre in Spencer. For information visit
www.Facebook.com/patrickhenrypatriots323403935084 or email
patrickhenrypatriots@hotmail.com.
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AMERICAN LEGION
POST 123 SCHEDULE
American Legion Post 123 and Legion Auxiliary meet the second Tuesday of
each month at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy, N.C. Sons
of the American Legion Squadron 123 meet the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
at the park; American Legion Post 123 Riders meet the last Tuesday of each
month at 6 p.m. at the park. American Legion bingo is held every Thursday
at the park. Early birds start at 6 p.m.; the main game begins at 7 p.m.
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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING
An Alzheimer’s support group will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month
at noon at the Landmark Center on Landmark Drive, Stuart. Refreshments
will be provided. The program is sponsored by Southern Area Agency on
Aging and Home Care and Hospice of Memorial Hospital. Caregivers may call
Southern Area Agency on Aging at (276) 632-6442 or toll-free at (800)
468-4571 if they need to arrange care for a family member while attending
the support group meeting. This service can be provided through the
generosity of the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC.
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MUSEUM HOURS
The Patrick County Historical Museum hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment (closed Thursday).
Visit the web site at www.patcovahistory.org or email
pcvahistory@gmail.com.
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SUPPORT GROUP
COUNSELING
Citizens Against Family Violence offers weekly support group counseling
for victims, friends and family of sexual and domestic violence. Share
with others from similar situations and be supportive of each other, offer
solutions and learn ways to make changes. Meetings are held each month in
Martinsville; call (276) 632-8701 for information. Patrick County
residents should call (276) 692-5504 to get the location and meeting time,
which is not disclosed for the safety and privacy of participants.
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FOOD BANK
The Patrick County Community Food Bank distributes food boxes on the third
Wednesday of each month from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m. at
its building at 108 Commerce Street, Stuart. Food boxes cannot be taken
out by individuals for extended family members or friends. You must be
present to obtain a food box, and bring identification with your current
physical address. For more information or to volunteer contact the Food
Pantry at 694-6300. Contributions may be mailed to Patrick County
Community Food Bank, P.O. Box 1304, Stuart, Va., 24171.
*****
JAM SESSION
Jam sessions are held every Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Willis Gap
Community Center, The Hollow Rd., Ararat. There is no charge for
admission, and food and drinks are available. The event is sanctioned by
the Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail and all musicians are invited to
bring their instruments.
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BOOK OF
REVELATIONS CLASS
A series of classes on the Book of Revelations will meet each Tuesday at 7
p.m. at Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. Call 694-4757 for
information.
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BIBLE STUDY
Two Bible study groups meet each Tuesday at Stuart United Methodist
Church. The daylight group meets at 9:30 a.m. and the starlight group
meets at 7 p.m. For information call 694-3322 or email
stuartumc@embarqmail.com.
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YARN DONATIONS
NEEDED
Donations of yarn are needed to make prayer shawls for patients in
hospitals and nursing homes by a volunteer group from Mountain Valley
Hospice and Palliative Care. For information, call ß Casagrande at
694-4416.
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FAMILY AEROBICS
Free family aerobics classes are held each Monday and Wednesday at 6:30
p.m. at the Spencer-Penn Centre in Spencer.
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CHARLES AND
ROSE HYLTON
LIBRARY OPEN
The Spencer-Penn Centre invites the public to visit the Charles and Rose
Hylton Library. There is no admission charge. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. To visit the
library, turn off Hwy. 58 at the Spencer Post Office.
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PATRICK HENRY
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLUB
The Patrick Henry Photography Club meets the first Monday of each month at
6:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Homestead. No dues or fees are required. The
group is open to beginners, amateurs and those experienced in film and/or
digital photography. For information call (276) 694-3328, extension 228 or
(276) 694-6729 or visit www.angelfire.com/film2/homestead..
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WORD OF LIFE
BIBLE STUDY
Word of Life Bible Study will meet each Sunday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Dr.
Hall’s barn at 4234 Abram Penn Hwy. in Critz. For information call (276)
694-4591. Turn on Abram Penn Hwy. from Hwy. 58 across from M & M’s Exxon,
go about four miles to barn.
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NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS,
MARTINSVILLE
Meetings of the New Vision Group of Narcotics Anonymous are held at 8 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday and at noon on Wednesday at various locations in
Martinsville. Open topic meetings are held Sundays and Mondays and basic
text study meetings are held Tuesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,
open topic meetings are held Wednesdays at Passages, 817 Starling Ave.,
candlelight open topic meetings are held Thursdays and Saturdays at First
Presbyterian Church, and meetings with a speaker are held Fridays at
Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.
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COVERED BRIDGE
SOCIETY
The Covered Bridge Society of Virginia Inc., which is dedicated to
preserving and promoting Virginia’s historic timber covered bridges, is
seeking new chapters and members in this area. Anyone interested in
starting a chapter or who would like to join the society is asked to
contact Leola B. Pierce, 4114 Forresthills Dr., Portsmouth, VA 23703; call
(757) 484-4404; or email VaBridgeLady@aol.com.
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FRIENDLY VISITORS
NEEDED
Southern Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to serve as
“friendly visitors” in nursing homes and adult homes. Friendly visitors
bring caring and encouragement to people who have few or no visitors. For
information call Christine Stoneman at 1-800-468-4571.
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SMITH RIVER
TROUT UNLIMITED
MEETINGS
The Smith River Trout Unlimited Chapter #264 meets on the first Thursday
of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. at Raina’s Restaurant in
uptown Martinsville. For information, visit www.smithrivertu.com.
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NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held each Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at
the Horizons Unlimited building, 24141 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Patrick Springs
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PRESCHOOL
STORY TIME
Patrick County Branch Library will hold storytime for children ages two to
four. The half-hour sessions will meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11
a.m. to noon. Call 694-3352 for information.
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BIG BROTHER
BIG SISTER
PROGRAM
Anyone interested in volunteering with the Big Brother Big Sister program
should call (276) 632-6106.
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WILLIS GAP
COMMUNITY MEETING
The Willis Gap Community Center holds membership meeting on the first
Monday night of the month at 7 p.m. at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
*****
STOP DRUG
ADDICTION
If drugs are affecting a family or a friend, log on to
www.stopaddiction.com or call 1 (800) 468-6933. Narconon provides answers
to drug addiction, provides free assessment, evaluation and referral
services to internationally recognized alternative and traditional
treatment facilities. When continuing relapse is occurring, call Narconon.
Don’t give up. Drug addiction can be overcome.
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MY FRIEND’S
CLOSET HOURS
My Friend’s Closet, a ministry of Stuart Presbyterian Church, sells gently
worn clothes at affordable prices. The store at 131 N. Main Street,
Stuart, is open Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and Thursdays from noon
to 5:30 p.m. Call 694-4710 for information.
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EMS SPECIAL
TRAINING SESSIONS
EMS providers may receive category one or two continuing education credits
by attending classes each third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Smith River Rescue
Squad Building.
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HONOR GUARD
NEEDS MEMBERS
The Patrick County Veterans’ Memorial Honor Guard is looking for new
members. All honorably discharged veterans are welcome to join. The honor
guard meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at American
Legion Post 105 building. For information contact Richard Cox at (276)
930-3265 or (276) 340-1618.
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AMERICAN LEGION
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Virginia Legionnaire advises that with the enactment of Public Law
105-110, the start date of Vietnam service has been moved to February 28,
1961, opening membership in the American Legion to any veteran of that
conflict, regardless of where he or she served.
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PRAYER TIME
The altar and doors of the First Christian Disciple of Christ Church will
be open each Monday at noon for anyone to come in to pray together. The
church is located on Forest Lane in Stuart, pastor, Roger Hagwood; Sheila
T. Thomas, coordinator.
*****
MOBILE
RECYCLING UNIT
A mobile recycling unit will be at the following locations from late
Friday afternoon until early Monday morning: Blue Ridge Elementary School:
first and third Saturday and Sunday of each month; Hardin Reynolds
Elementary School: first and third Saturday and Sunday of each month;
Mountain Top Park, Meadows of Dan: second and fourth Saturday and Sunday
of each month; Woolwine Elementary School: second and fourth Saturday and
Sunday of each month; and Willis Gap Community Center, Friday through
Sunday on the third weekend. For more information, call the Patrick County
Administrator’s Office at 694-6094.
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YOUTH NIGHT
Fairway Baptist Church will hold Youth Night each Thursday from 6:30 to 8
p.m. for ages 6-19. The church is located on Rt. 57 west of Bassett.
*****
AMERICAN LEGION
SEEKS MEMBERS
The American Legion Patrick Post 105 reminds all honorably discharged male
and female veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during periods of
armed conflict that they may qualify to become local post
member-Legionnaires. The group welcomes new members and applications are
available at all American Legion posts.
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TO VETERANS
Both local V.F.W. Posts wish to remind all honorably discharged male and
female veterans of Armed Forces of the United States that if they served
outside the U.S. in armed conflicts and earned campaign medals that they
are likely to qualify for membership. Applications are available at all
VFW Posts, or call 952-2362.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Patrick County Department of Social Services is seeking volunteers for
transportation services. Reimbursement: 24¢ per mile. Call 694-3328 for
more information.
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MILITARY HONORS FOR
FUNERAL OF VETERAN
Military honors are available for the funeral of all honorably discharged
veterans of the. Armed Forces at the request of the family of the
deceased, through the funeral director, or by direct contact with the
local Post Commanders of The American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars.
*****
DAN RIVER
ARTMARKET
The Dan River Art Market in Danbury is open Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
and Sat. and Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. Membership open to artists and craftsmen
from Stokes, Rockingham, Surry and Forsyth Counties in N.C., plus Patrick
County. Interested members and volunteers should contact the Stokes County
Arts Council at (336) 593-2808 for more information.
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SENIOR CITIZEN
CALL-IN PROGRAM
The Patrick County Sheriff’s Department has implemented a Senior Citizen
Call-In Program for elderly individuals living alone. Under the free
program, senior citizens call the sheriff’s department each morning before
9 a.m. to report that they are not sick or injured. If the call is not
received, the dispatcher will call the senior citizen and send someone to
the home if necessary. If you are interested in enrolling, please call the
sheriff’s office at 694-3161 and request that a form be mailed to
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BOOKMOBILE
WEEK OF AUGUST 31
Monday, Aug. 31: 2-2:55 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-5 p.m.,
Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
Wednesday, Sept. 2: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45
a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery—Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m.,
Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Blue Mountain Petroleum
Station; 2:30-2:45 p.m., closed gas station across from Blue Ridge
School; 3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:30 p.m.,
across from Claudville Post Office; 4:30-5 p.m., Jo Ann Boles’, Cox
Ridge Rd.
Monday, : 2-2:45 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-5 p.m., Meadows of
Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday: 2-3:15 p.m., Rt. 40 and Charity Hwy., Woolwine; 3:30-4:15
p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:45-5 p.m., Roberts Market,
Rt. 57.
Wednesday, : 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45
a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m.,
Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Blue Mountain Petroleum
Station; 2:30-2:45 p.m., gas station across from Blue Ridge School;
3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:30 p.m., across
from Claudville Post Office; 4:30-5 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday: 10:30-11 a.m. Wildwood Acres, off St. Rd. 694, 11:15-noon,
Unity Mission Baptist Church; 12:30-1:30 p.m., Hardin Reynolds
Elementary; 2-3 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:25-4:25 p.m.,
Salem United Methodist Church; 4:45-5:15 p.m., Midway area, Rt. 58.
*****
BOOKMOBILE
SCHEDULE
*****
Monday, October 14: noon to 2:00 p.m., Meadows of Dan Elementary
School; 2:05-2:45 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-5 p.m., Meadows
of Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday, October 1: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Elementary
School; 2:25-3 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:30-4:30 p.m., Salem
United Methodist Church; 4:45-5:30 p.m., Midway area, Midway Bargain
Center.
Wednesday, June 9: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45
a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30
p.m., Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Jeb Stuart
Grocery; 2:30-2:45 p.m., M n M Grocery; 3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View
Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:25 p.m., across from Claudville Café;
4:30-5 p.m., Jo Ann Boles’, Cox Ridge Rd.
*****
Monday, 2 to 2:55 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-5 p.m., Meadows
of Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday, : 2-3:15 p.m., Woolwine—Rose Window at Rt. 40 and Charity
Hwy.; 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:45-5 p.m.,
Robert’s Market, Rt. 57.
Wednesday, :10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45
a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m.,
Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Blue Mountain Petroleum
Station; 2:30-2:45 p.m., gas station across from Blue Ridge School;
3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:30 p.m., across
from Claudville Post Office; 4:35-5 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, :11:15-12:30 a.m. Wildwood Acres, off St. Rd. 694, 1-2 p.m.,
Hardin Reynolds Elementary; 2 to 3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire
Station; 4-5 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School.
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Tuesday: 2:00-3:10 p.m., Intersection of Rt. 8 and Rt. 40 (Charity
Hwy.); 3:30-4 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:20-5 p.m.,
Robert’s Market, Hwy. 57.
Wednesday: 10:15-10:30 a.m., Wildwood Acres—off St. Rd. 694;
10:40-11:15 a.m., Big A Christian Church, Big A School Rd.; 11:30
a.m.-noon, Unity Mission Baptist Church; 12:20-1:30 p.m., Hardin
Reynolds Elementary; 2-3 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:30-4:30
p.m., Salem United Methodist Church; 4:45-5:30 p.m., Midway area—Rt.
58.
Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45
a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery—Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m.,
Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Jeb Stuart Grocery;
2:30-2:45 p.m., gas station across from Blue Ridge Elementary School;
3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:30 p.m., across
from Claudville Post Office; 4:35-5 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon, Walmart; 12:15 to 12:30 p.m., Wildwood
Acres—off St. Rd. 694; 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., Unity Mission Baptist
Church; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 4 to 5 p.m., Salem
United Methodist Church.
Monday, September 20: 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meadows of Dan School;
2:05 to 2:55 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-4:55 p.m., Meadows of
Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday, September 21: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woolwine Elementary
School; 2:05-3:15 p.m., Rose Window, intersection of Rt. 8 and Rt. 40
(Charity Hwy.); 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:40
to 4:55 p.m., Roberts Market, Rt. 57.
Wednesday, September 22: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church;
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30
p.m., Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Jeb Stuart
Grocery; 2:30-2:45 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3-3:15 p.m.,
Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:20-4:20 p.m., across from
Claudville Post Office; 4:25-4:50 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, September 23: 10:30 to 10:40 p.m., Wildwood Acres—off St.
Rd. 694; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30
p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Salem United
Methodist Church.
Monday, : 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuart Elementary School.
Tuesday, : 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School.
Thursday, : 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2 to 3:10
p.m., Trinity Christian School.
