THURSDAY, APRIL 11
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field. Entertainment provided by Phillip Adams. Please bring a dessert dish to share. Call (276) 694-3917 for more information.
BUSINESS SHOWCASE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., Memorial Building at Rotary Field, 264 Woodland Drive, Stuart. Visit to see many of the businesses we have in our county and surrounding areas.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
FORMER OAK RIDGE BOY PERFORMANCE: doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., Chris Golden to perform at HJDB event center, 3289 Riverside Dr, Bassett. Tickets available in advance at www.itickets.com or pay at the door. Call (276) 629-1369 for more information.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Creek Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Road, Stuart. Adult plates $8, children plates $3.50. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and drink. Proceeds help with property maintenance. Dine in, take out or delivery. Call June at (276) 634-6002.
MUSIC NIGHT AT SPENCER-PENN CENTRE: doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., and music starts at 6:20 p.m., Performance by Over the Hill Gang and Skyline Drive, 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer, Concessions available.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 12-13
ANNUAL YARD SALE: 8 a.m., Providence United Methodist Church, 1021 Providence Dr., Patrick Springs. Breakfast and coffee served each morning. Bake sale and lunch to be served on Saturday, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
RESURRECTION RALLY: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road., Bassett. Ages pre-K to 5th grade for egg gathering and hot dog lunch will be served afterwards.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 4 p.m., Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church, 161 Minnie’s Chapel Loop, Stuart. Ages 2-12. Hotdogs supper provided afterward.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 2-4 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church, 108 W Blue Ridge St., Stuart. Hotdog meal will be served.
BINGO: Doors open at 5 p.m. and game starts at 7 p.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Rd., Ararat.
FRANCISCO FIRE & RESCUE AUXILLARY YARD SALE: 7a.m. to noon, Francisco Community Building, 7104 North Carolina 89 Hwy W. Francisco, N.C., Vendor tables available. Call Kathy (336) 351-3254 or Sue (336) 351-4272 for more information.
SPAGEHETTI MEAL: 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd., Stuart. Spaghetti, salad, bread, homemade desserts and drinks. Dine in or take out. Donations accepted.
FAMILY FRIENDLY ART CLASS: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville. Tickets available at Piedmont Arts and PiedmontArts.org.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 10-11:30 a.m., Blue Ridge Therapy Connection and The Landmark Center, 105 Landmark Dr., Stuart. Age groups 1-5 and 6-12.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
STUART UNITED METHODIST MEN SUPPER: 4:30-7 p.m., Church Social Hall, 101 East Blue Ridge St., Stuart. Ribeye Steak, baked potato, salad, rolls, drink and homemade desserts. $15 per person, hotdogs available for purchase for children. Funds used for playground and/or storage shed improvements.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKINGHAM AND STOKE COUNTY MEETING: 1:30 p.m. Board of Directors meet, 2:30 p.m. members meet, Madison-Mayodan Public Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, N.C., Guest speaker Bill Partin.
EASTER SERVICE AND EGG HUNT: 11 a.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart. Sunday morning service with lunch at 12:30 p.m. and egg hunt and games beginning at 1 p.m.
AMERICAN MUSIC SERIES AT THE HOMESTEAD: 2:30-4:30p.m., The Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane, Critz. Concert featuring The Comptons and The Hutchens. Tickets are $8, children under age 15 are free.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 15 – APRIL 19
HOLY WEEK SERVICE: Noon – 1 p.m., Stuart Presbyterian Church, 309 Staples Ave., Stuart. Light lunch served. Guest speakers: Rev. Robert Belcher, Rev. John Franklin, Rev. Tommy Shepherd, Rev. Thomas Walker, and Rev. Danny Redman.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16
CRITZ AND PATRICK SPRINGS CRIME WATCH MEETING: 7 p.m., Critz Baptist Church, 3284 Dogwood Rd., Critz. Guest speaker Lt. Eric O’Connell. For more information call (276) 694-3161.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
PRESCHOOL IN THE GALLERIES: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville. Free admission.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
ART AT HAPPY HOUR: 5-7 p.m., Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville. Free Admission.
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE: 7 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart. Night of worship and reflection on the Lord’s Supper and His arrest.
HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE: 7:30 p.m., Mountain View Church, 3639 Mountain View Drive, Meadows of Dan.
THE LAST SUPPER RE-ENACTMENT: 7:30 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church, 108 West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: Doors open at 6 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m., HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett. Award winning bluegrass band ‘ShadowGrass’ to perform. Admission is $5 suggested donation. Concessions available.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 3 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church, 1863 Clark House Farm Road, Stuart. Refreshments available, everyone welcome!
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
HAMBURGER STEAK DINNER FUNDRAISER: 4-7 p.m., Moorefield Store Community Volunteer Fire Department, 17 VA/NC Road, Spencer. For more information call (276) 694-3212.
PCMA EVENT: Doors open at 4:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m., Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Dr., Stuart. Food is available. Featured Group: Richard Tilley and the Hard Times Band.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 2-4 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, 260 Spring Rd., Patrick Springs. Egg hunt, crafts, games, face painting and snacks.
MOUNTAIN TOP SUPPORT TEAM SUPPER: 4:30-7:00 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 Jeb Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan. Meatloaf, baked potato, green beans, roll, homemade dessert and drink. Adult $8, child $5.
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BOOKMOBILE
SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 11: 10:15-10:30 a.m., Wildwood Acres-Off 694; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45-4:45 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
Monday, April 15: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Stuart Elementary School.
Tuesday, April 16: 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School.
Thursday, April 18: 9:45-10:15 a.m., Five Forks Wesleyan Church, Salem Hwy.; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2-3 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Tuesday, April 23: 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Woolwine School; 2-2:30 p.m., Appletree Child Development Center (Woolwine); 2:30-3:15 p.m., Rose Window (Woolwine); 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church (Charity); 4:35-4:50 p.m., Roberts Market 57.
Wednesday, April 25: 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; 2:30-3:05 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3:30-4:45 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
*The Bookmobile may not run due to inclement weather or if the Patrick County School System is closed. When in doubt, call (276) 694-3352, extension 2.
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BINGO: 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games begin, Patrick Springs Fire Department, 2759 Spring Rd., Patrick Springs. Concessions available. Kid games available. Proceeds to benefit Peters Creek Baptist Church youth summer camp.
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5TH QUARTER YOUTH MINISTRY
For all teens ages 13 to 19, hotdog supper served each week, all area church youth groups are invited to the weekly event, every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
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LEGO CLUB
Build and have fun together from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Patrick County Library. Call (276) 694-3352 for more information.
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LIVE MUSIC AT COFFEE BREAK
Live music featured at the Coffee Break every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
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VISION – 12 STEPS TO A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Meet every Thursday night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Harvest Worship Center’s Fellowship Hall, 21225 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart. For more information, call Israel Ashworth at (276) 229-9392.
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OPEN JAM
An open jam will be held every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., music, food, family-friendly. Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
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HJDB EVENT CENTER ACTIVITIES
The HJDB Event Center on Riverside Drive in Bassett
Rook is held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vendors will be set up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, handmade items, jellies, baked goods, and other items. Breakfast and lunch available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Other activities also available including art room, sewing room, craft room, puzzles, corn hole, walking area and exercise room filled with equipment. Rentals areas also available. Indoor walking area available, a $2 daily donation is asked. Applications for membership available. Call Sharon at (276) 629-1369 for more information. Call Judy Potter at (276)629-8259 for information concerning music.
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MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Every first Thursday each month from 5 to 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. Meet each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Mayo Mountain Church, Claudville Highway, Stuart. Call facilitator, Revonda Anderson at (276) 229-7462 or Pastor David Heath at (276) 694-7614 for information.
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PCHS OPEN SHOP
Patrick County High School is holding open shop nights on Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is an annual $10 fee. The following equipment is available: ARC welders, MIG welders, torches, planers (10 boards per person per night), table saw, jointer, wood lathes, and many other metal and woodworking tools. Open shop is located in the Agriculture Shop at PCHS, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart. For more information, contact: Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694-6078. Open shop will be closed if 12 month employees do not report or are released early.
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NEW LIFE BIKERS
New Life Bikers meet monthly 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 information, call Terry at (276) 692-5740.
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COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Providence United Methodist Church will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 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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SPENCER-PENN CENTRE
Open computer lab on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to the public, high speed internet access available.
Pre-school story time and play date (for ages 2-5 years) on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Carole-Anne Penn will lead story, songs, crafts, and play time with friends.
Charles & Rose Hylton Library: open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Book Club: meets every third Thursday at 3 p.m.
Chair Aerobics: Thursday mornings with Paula Battle at 11:30 a.m., free.
Aerobics: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with Anita Hooker, free.
Zumba: Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. with Julie Brown, $5 per class.
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GRIEF SHARE
Christian based grief support group that will meet starting on Sunday, February 10 at 5 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. The group is designed to help people rebuild life after losing a loved one. The group will be lead by Pastor Shawn Carter. This is open to the community and you do not have to be a member to join. The meetings will last 13 weeks; however you can join at any time. You can buy a workbook for $16.50 but it optional. Child care will be provided, contact to inform of the need. For more information, call Shawn at (336) 326-7714 or email escarter@centurylink.net.
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PATRICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Book Club the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Garry Clifton, branch manager, will be the guide.
Preschool story time, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to noon.
Free homework assistance for grades k-7, Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m. Dee Nolan, retired elementary and special education teacher will teach the fundamentals of learning, studying and comprehending reading, writing and mathematics.
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THE SHEPHERD’S KIDS
First through fifth grade meets weekly on Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m. for dinner, a Bible lesson, crafts, fun, games and to learn life skills. Students from Stuart Elementary can ride school bus to the church. Other areas require parent transportation. Parent pick up at 5 p.m. Stuart United Methodist Church, 101 E Blue Ridge St., Stuart. For more information call (757) 746-2106.
