WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
REVIVAL: with Rev. Richard Lowman, 6 p.m., Raven Rock Wesleyan Church.
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.
COME TO THE TABLE: a 12-step program centered in the word of God and Jesus Christ, the chain breaker; bring hurts, hang-ups and leave them; facilitator: Revonda Anderson; for information call Anderson at (276) 229-7462 or Pastor David Heath at (276) 694-7614 or see www.mayomountainchurch.com; meets each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., Mayo Mountain Church.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
BOOK CLUB: book: “Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye View of the World” by Michael Pollan; May book: “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson; meets each third Thursday; 3 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: eat in or take out, call in orders to 694-3440; suggested donation of $6; 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
12-STEP PROGRAM: to a closer walk with God, call Israel Ashworth at (276) 229-9392; meets each Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Harvest Worship Center fellowship hall.
STEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: fundraiser and finance committee meetings at 2 p.m.; nominating committee meeting at 2:30 p.m.; board meeting at 3 p.m.; conference room, STEP Stuart office, 4559 Wayside Rd., Stuart.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
MUSIC/ROOK/FOOD: music, 10 a.m. to noon; Rook begins at 8:30 a.m.; breakfast ($5) and lunch ($6) available; HJDB Event Center, Riverside Dr., Bassett.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET “SOFT OPENING”: seasonal greens, meats, eggs, baked items and more; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Stuart.
MUSIC JAMBOREE: admission: $5, concessions available; for information call Judy Potter at (276) 629-8259; dancers welcome; jam session from 6 to 7 p.m.; music by the Shelton Brothers from 7 to 8 p.m.; picking (various instruments) with Jamie Walker from 8 to 9 p.m.; HJBC Event Center (old Bassett High School), 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
HAMBURGER STEAK DINNER: includes coleslaw, baked potato, rolls and drink for $8 per plate; 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: pancakes, gravy, country ham, baked apples, sausage, homemade biscuits, bacon, eggs, coffee, orange juice, and water; adult plate: $7; child’s plate: $3.50; eat in or take out, call in orders to 930-2113; sponsored by the fire dept. and ladies’ auxiliary, 6:30 to 10 a.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart.
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: food available, open jam at 4:45 p.m., Highway South at 6 p.m., Jason Harris and Friends at 7 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m.; Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Dr., Stuart.
MOUNTAIN TOP FIRE/RESCUE SUPPORT TEAM SUPPER: menu: meatloaf, baked potato, sides, roll, dessert and drink; adult plate: $8; child’s plate: $5; 4:30 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
HAMBURGER STEAK DINNER: includes hamburger steak, French fries, baked beans, slaw, rolls, dessert and soft drink; $8 per plate; call-in orders welcome at (276) 629-7677; sponsored by the ladies’ auxiliary; 4 to 7 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Department, County Line Rd.
YARD SALE: good variety of items; sausage and tenderloin biscuits, gravy and biscuits and hot dogs also for sale for breakfast and lunch; 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hunter’s Chapel Assembly, Ararat Hwy., Ararat.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
BRIEN FAIN DAY: music event honoring Brien Fain, donations accepted and raffle ticket sale, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, to help raise money to help with Fain’s medical expenses; all musicians and singers are asked to play or sing a song for Brien; call (540) 745-5155 for information; 1 to 5 p.m., Wildwood Farms General Store, 2380 Floyd Hwy., Floyd.
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 22-24
REVIVAL: theme song: “Trusting Jesus,” speakers: Sun. a.m., Rev. Robert Belcher (retired); Sun. p.m., Rev. Kevin Combs; Mon., Rev. Alan Vass, pastor of Critz Baptist Church; Tue., Rev. Ken Terry, pastor of Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church; special music each night; call 930-2768 for information; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sun., 7 p.m. Mon.-Tue., Sycamore Baptist Church, 179 Sycamore Lane, Stuart; pastor: Gerald Melton.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22-25
REVIVAL: with Evangelist Randy Roberts; special singing by: Sun., The Patrick County High School Praise Team; Mon., Marsha and Lauren Sizemore; Tue., One-Eighty; Wed., Michelle Lawrence; nursery provided; for information call (336) 793-7991; High Point Baptist Church, 2381 Big A School Rd., Stuart; pastor: Wayne Moore.
MONDAY, APRIL 23
DEMENTIA EDUCATION SESSION: free admission, presented by The Longest Day (Alzheimer’s Association), for enlightenment of all caregivers, learn new communication strategies, gain fresh insights into behaviors associated with dementia; refreshments will be served; call (276) 694-3050 for information; 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Landmark Assisted Living Center and Memory Care Neighborhood, 105 Landmark Drive, Stuart.
BIBLE STUDY: taught by Clyde DeLoach, will meet each Monday, for information call 694-3322; 6 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: breakfast ($5) at 8:30 a.m. and lunch ($6) available at 11:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Rook games from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Bible study at 11 a.m., room 6; HJDB Event Center, Riverside Drive, Bassett.
PCHS OPEN SHOP NIGHT: open each Monday; $10 annual fee; equipment 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; for information contact Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694 6078; shop closed if 12 month employees do not report or are released early; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Agriculture Shop, Patrick County High School, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
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; serving brunch from 11 a.m. to noon, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
JOURNEY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: compassionate support group to assist individuals during their journey through grief and loss; a grief support group offers a place to talk about thoughts and feelings and learn healthy ways to cope after a death; get support from other participants; meetings are for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, job, divorce, relationship, pet or other; call (276) 694-4361; group facilitators: Patricia Crissman, RN psychiatric nurse and Glenn Leonard, Hospice volunteer; Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., group room (second front entrance), Piedmont Community Services, 22280 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
DMV 2 GO VISIT: wireless office on wheels offers all DMV services including new or renewal lD cards and driver’s licenses, copies of driving record; vehicle titles, license plates, decals, transcripts; purchase hunting or fishing licenses and temporary boat registrations; apply for copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates; obtain E-Z Pass transponders; update address, voter registration or organ donor status; order disabled parking placards or plates; request a personal ID number to set up a DMV account and more; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., community room, Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
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.
COME TO THE TABLE: a 12-step program centered in the word of God and Jesus Christ, the chain breaker; bring hurts, hang-ups and leave them; facilitator: Revonda Anderson; for information call Anderson at (276) 229-7462 or Pastor David Heath at (276) 694-7614 or see www.mayomountainchurch.com; meets each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., Mayo Mountain Church.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 26-27
VETERANS CLAIMS ADJUSTER AVAILABLE: for any veteran with a claim that needs follow-up; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., VEAC at Goodwill, Winston-Salem, N.C.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and drinks; vegetarian sauce available (ask for it); adult plates: $8; children’s plates (under 12): $3.50; extra desserts: $1.50; eat in or take out; 50/50 raffle; all proceeds go to maintain the property; for local delivery call June at 634-6002, 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Rd., Stuart, one mile north of Dobyns Rd.
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON: panel discussion on local topics related to women who are leaders or aspire to become leaders; encouragement and networking and discussion around the “Me Too” movement, balancing career and family; tips for being the best at your leadership role; cost: $25 if registering before April 13; $30 after April 14; pre-registration required by visiting ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-0260; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College, Frith Exhibit Hall, Martinsville.
PLANT DROP-OFF: for Master Gardener plant sale on Saturday; any donations of plants or gardening items appreciated; for information call (276) 952-8302 or (276) 692-6175; 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m., Rotary Building, Stuart.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 27-29
SPRING REVIVAL: with Pastors Randy and Patricia Shankle from Marshville, N.C., who have traveled extensively over the U.S. with their ministry; Patricia is also the author of “The Protector: The Randy Shankle Story,” a book about her husband as he served as both a pastor and a policeman in a desolate area; music by the Mayo Mountain Church Praise and Worship Team; 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. Sun.; Mayo Mountain Church, 3977 Dry Pond Hwy., Stuart.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
ROY KOGER MEMORIAL CRUISE-IN/BREAKFAST: show and tell, local classics, quality cars, motorcycles; no charge, no prizes; food and fellowship; for information call 629-2662; devotions by Pastor Chad Janey; 8 a.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
PLANT SALE: annuals and perennials available, proceeds benefits Patrick County Master Gardener projects; for information call (276) 952-8302 or (276) 692-6175; 8 a.m. to noon, Rotary Building, Stuart.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKINGHAM AND STOKES COUNTIES, N.C. SWAP MEET: bring family information, pictures, questions and charts; tables available as workspaces; copier provided (fee required); heavy refreshments provided, bring a snack to share; speaker: Robert Lockett on DNA; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., speaker at 11 a.m.; Francisco Community Building, 7104 NC Hwy. 89 West, Westfield, N.C.
CRUISE-IN: music by The Sugar Loaf Mountain Band; 50/50 raffle to raise money for the band; food available; antique and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles invited to participate; 5 p.m. to dark; Lambsburg Community Center, Lambsburg.
BARBECUE DINNER: dine in or take out; $10 for adult plate (barbecue, pinto beans, potatoes, slaw, bread, dessert and drink); $5 for child’s plate (barbecue, potatoes, dessert and drink); barbecue by the pound available; sponsored by the ladies’ auxiliary; 4 to 7 p.m., Patrick Springs FIre Department.
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
MEN’S DAY SERVICE: Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
FIFTH SUNDAY EVENING SINGING: with special music by Debbie Bennett; free admission; 7 p.m., Peters Creek Baptist Church.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29-MAY 2
REVIVAL: speaker: Rev. Cliff West; special singing each night; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sun.; 7 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; Mountain View Pentecostal Holiness Church, 497 Hatcher’s Chapel Rd., Claudville.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
BINGO: bags, baskets and gift cards, kids’ games and prizes, door prizes; hot dogs, drinks and snacks for sale; proceeds to benefit Peters Creek Baptist Church youth summer camp; doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 4-5
FIDO’S BIG BASEMENT SALE: indoor yard sale/basement sale sponsored by the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA; antiques, household goods, collectibles, furniture and more; all proceeds benefit the SPCA; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat.; 133 East Main St., UpTown Martinsville.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
OPEN HOUSE: free hot dog, chips and drink while they last; open mic from 5 to 8 p.m.; Dominion Valley Park.
BENEFIT FOR PENNY KEITH: to help with medical expenses from surgery for severe acute diverticulitis and future surgeries beginning in June; she has no medical insurance; concessions include barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, pinto beans and cornbread; 50/50 raffle, silent auction, cake auction; singing by the Mountain View Singers and The Hooker Family; for information call Barbara Stanley at (540) 239-5708; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vesta Community Building.
BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club; refreshments: hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, desserts; for information call (276) 952-6395; doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
FRIDAY, MAY 11
MOTHER’S DAY STEAK DINNER: eat in or take out, $20 per person; includes steak, baked potato with fixings, salad with fixings, bread, dessert and tea/drinks; sponsored by Rotary Club of Stuart; 4 to 7-7:30 p.m., 264 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
SATURDAY, MAY 19
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: music, crafts, games, vendors; music by First Christian Church Choir (10-10:45 a.m.); The Band Confuzion (11-11:45 a.m. and noon to 12:45 p.m.); Marcie Horne (1-1:45 p.m.); CDs (2-3 p.m.); for information call the town office at (276) 694-3811; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main St., Uptown Stuart.
