Thursday, Oct. 22
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Gerontology College of Health Professions will hold a virtual presentation via Zoom entitled, “Equity and Longevity: A Discussion of Systemic Equity for Older Adults.” The presentation will run from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. For more information call Tiffany Speas (PAA) at (757) 246-1908 or via email at cfo@paainc.org.
Friday, Oct. 23
Submissions to the 3rd Annual Nancy Susan Reynolds Photography Show will begin. Entry forms are available at the Reynolds homestead, Patrick County Chamber Office, or by emailing Lisa Martin at martinlm@vt.edu. The show will run from Nov. 5 to Dec. 15.
Saturday, Oct. 24
The 18th Annual Ken Adams Memorial Patrick County Toy Run will be held at the Hooker Building at Rotary Field Stuart. Proceeds raised during the event will help benefit the Patrick County Christmas Cheer Program. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. The entry fee is $10. Participants will leave the Hooker Building at 1 p.m. Vehicles of all types are welcome to join the event. A 50/50 drawing will be held. Door prizes will be awarded and hotdogs available to all riders. The event is supported by Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church and the Patrick County Christmas Cheer Program. For more information call (276) 930-1530 or (276) 340-8715.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church will hold a Hallelujah Holiness Night. Trunk or Treat will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a drive-in movie starts at 7 p.m. in the war room with free popcorn. Watch from inside the car and tune in through FM radio.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Musician Earl White will give a Zoom webinar on “Black Americans in Old Time Music Now and Then.” The webinar will start at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church will have a trunk or treat starting at 5:30 p.m. A hotdog supper to go will be provided.
Deadline to donate to the Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Department Virtual Pancake Breakfast. In lieu of the regular pancake breakfast, MOD VFD will hold a virtual pancake breakfast in hope the community will donate to help fund the VFD. Donations can be made at Gofundme.com at “Meadows of dan VFD 2020 Virtual Pancake Breakfast.”
Cancellations
Foley Reunion: The annual Samuel Green / Ruth Boyd Foley reunion, normally held the 4th Sunday of October will not be held this year due to the pandemic. Notify your relatives and friends.
