WEDNESDAY, APRIL 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 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.
PATRICK COUNTY COUGAR CLUB MEETING: to finalize details of the Primland golf tournament on April 8; 6:30 p.m., Patrick County High School library.
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
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.
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEETING: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
FRIDAY, APRIL 6
MUSIC/ROOK/FOOD: music by the Farmer Brothers; 10 a.m. to noon; Rook begins at 8:30 a.m.; breakfast ($5) and lunch ($6) available; HJDB Event Center, Riverside Dr., Bassett.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, raffle drawings, food for sale (hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and desserts); for information call (276) 952-2674; doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, biscuits, gravy, pancakes and much more; donations accepted; funds will go to repairs and remodel of the building, 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Rd., Ararat.
FAB LAB FAMILY DAYS: make customized T-shirts; cost: $15; pre- egistration required, visit ph.augusoft.net or call Patrick Henry Community College at (276) 656-5461; 10 a.m. until noon.; Thomas P. Dalton Idea Center, Martinsville.
MOONSHINE HERITAGE CAR SHOW: sponsored by Blue Ridge Institute Museum and Outlaw Cruisers Car Club of Rocky Mount; cars shown will have moonshine hauling heritage or are the types of vehicles that were used for transporting liquor; free admission, food available; for information call (540) 365-4412; Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, Ferrum College.
WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL: music by Phonic 45; wines by Mt. Vale Vineyards, Stanburn Winery, West Wind Farm and Chateau Morrisette; wine tasting fee: $10; concessions available; 3 to 7 p.m., Slusher St., uptown Stuart; in case of inclement weather the event will be held at the Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
BIG COUNTRY BUFFET BREAKFAST: includes country ham, sausage, bacon, hog jowl, eggs, gravy, red-eye and sausage gravy, homemade biscuits, grits, apples, juice and coffee; adult plates: $7, children’s plate: $3; 6 to 10 a.m., Spencer Ruritan Building, Spencer.
SUNDAY, APRIL 8
COUGAR CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT: supports Patrick County High School athletics; limited to 19 foursomes; great prizes; cost is $600 per team, direct all inquiries to a Cougar Club member or email patrickcountycougarclub@gmail.com for information or to reserve team placement; lunch included in entry fee (no outside food or beverages allowed on the course); registration opens at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m., The Highland Course at Primland.
FAMILY MUSIC TRADITIONS CONCERT: old-time music concert featuring the Blackard, Shelor and Pendleton families of Patrick County; tickets: $8 for ages 16 or older; those under 15 admitted free; for information call (276) 694-7181; 2:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Drive, Critz.
MONDAY, APRIL 9
ALZHEIMER’S MEETING: 7 p.m., Alzheimer’s office, under Hill’s Tax Service, 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 10
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; 6 to 7 p.m., group room (second front entrance), Piedmont Community Services, 22280 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
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 12
PATRICK COUNTY SHOWCASE: see what Patrick County has to offer: businesses, clubs, organizations and more; many businesses hiring (bring resumes); admission: $2 or two canned items that will be donated to the Patrick County Food Bank; businesses interested in participating should call the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce office to sign up for a booth ($50 for chamber members, $100 for non-members); 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., Memorial Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by Johnny Joyce; bring a favorite dish to share; for information on upcoming Patrick County Senior events and trips call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917; 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
NUTS AND BOLTS OF DIABETES: instructor: Carla Horton, RN, CDE; call Cheryl at (276) 398-1203 to register; sponsored by Tri-Area Community Health Centers; 5:30 to 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Regional Library, 116 W. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
MUSIC NIGHT: $4 admission, concessions available at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., music by Lawson Creek Grass and Timber Trail to follow; Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer.
CORSAGE MAKING CLASS: instructor: Becky Dodson; make a corsage for Mother’s Day or the prom; all supplies provided; cost: $10 for members and $15 for non-members; must pre-register by April 10; call (276) 957-5757; Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 13-14
YARD SALE/BAKE SALE/CRUISE IN/LUNCH: sausage and ham biscuits, sodas, water and coffee for sale both days; Sat.: cruise in (bring car any time after 8 a.m. and food to donate to the church food pantry), bake sale (8 a.m.), lunch of hot dogs, barbecue and chili beans around 10:30 a.m.; yard sale begins at 8 a.m. both days; Providence United Methodist Church, Providence Drive, Patrick Springs.
PIG COOKIN’ CONTEST: cooking begins on Friday, food ready to eat on Sat.; entertainment includes music and cloggers, pig patty raffle, and Barnival (children’s activities on ballfield; $2 admission); antique cars cruise-in, Civil War encampment, craft and vendor booths, photography exhibit, silent auction, pig bike ride; call (276) 957-5757 for information; cooking begins at 9 p.m. Fri., food available at 11 a.m. Sat.; Spencer-Penn Centre.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
STEP CAR SHOW: classics, street rods, muscle cars and trucks welcome; trophies awarded; registration for vehicles is $15, free admission for visitors; refreshments available; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Faith Fellowship Church, 100 Wirtz Rd., 220 north of Rocky Mount.
CRUISE-IN: at the pig cooking contest, pre-register cars, parking on asphalt limited to first 30 cars; call (276) 957-5757 for details; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
PIG BIKE RIDE: three road routes, 16, 32 and 50 miles; pre registration guarantees a t-shirt; registration fee: $25; sign in from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m., ride leaves at 9 a.m.; Spencer-Penn Centre.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: includes spaghetti, salad, bread, homemade desserts and drinks; eat-in and takeout available; donations accepted, 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd., Stuart.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
COMMUNITY TOWN HALL: with Congressional candidate Anthony Flaccavento of Abingdon, who is running for the seat of representative in the Ninth District; includes a question and answer session; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
VOICES: in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, sponsored by Southside Survivor Response Center; empower, encouragement, end victim blaming, for information call Sandy Dawson at (276) 692 5504; special guests, special music, light refreshments; 6:30 p.m., Honduras Coffee Shop, Main St., Stuart.
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.
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.
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.
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., Patrick Henry Community College parking lot, Stuart.
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
