WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
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, APRIL 6
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.
SPENCER-PENN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING: new members welcome, first meeting free, yearly subscription $12; see photos, learn new techniques, 6:30 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEETING: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
SABIKA AND LULA ROE BINGO: $30 and $25 packs, bonus game, raffle for a $350 Lowe’s hardware card; silent auction, concessions available; to preorder bingo packs call 251-1117; doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, Ararat.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and drink; vegetarian sauce available (ask for it); adult plates: $7; child’s plate (under 12): $3; eat in or take out; 50/50 raffle; all proceeds go to help maintain the property; 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Rd., Stuart, one mile north of Dobyns Rd.
MUSIC NIGHT: food available, admission: $4; music by The WIldmans and Mark Templeton and Pocket Change; doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., groups begin at 6:20 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
SUPERHERO DAY: sponsored by Rotary, Hall Propane and Hutchens Petroleum; come dressed as your favorite superhero for games, crafts, contests, vendors, food, and a fun obstacle course; also see local heroes and touch-a-truck; admission: $5 per child, ages two and under admitted free; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DeHart Park, Stuart.
PIG COOKIN’ CONTEST: barbecue cooked overnight; pig patty raffle, barnival (children’s activities on the ball field, admission $2), antique cars cruise in, Civil War/Revolutionary War encampments, craft and vendor booths, photography exhibit, silent auction, Pig Bike Ride; concert by the Dry Hill Draggers; tickets: $5 in advance and $7 at the door; Spencer-Penn Centre.
PIG BIKE RIDE: three road routes of 16, 32 or 50 miles; pre-registration guarantees a t-shirt, registration: $25, call (276) 957-5757 for information; sign in from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m., ride starts at 9 a.m., Spencer Ruritan 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; adult plate: $7, child’s plate: $3; 6 to 10 a.m., Spencer Ruritan Building.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, homemade desserts and drink; eat in or take out, donations accepted, 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd., Stuart.
EASTER EGG HUNT: for ages 1-12, hot dog supper provided afterward for all families; 4:30 p.m. (note time change); Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 3 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
BIANNUAL YARD SALE: proceeds benefit the Creasey’s Chapel Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS); 7 a.m. to noon, Creasey’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 73 Creasey’s Chapel Rd. off Rt. 103.
GOSPEL SINGING: with bluegrass group Swiftcreek; 6 p.m., followed by covered dish meal, Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd., Stuart.
EASTER EGG HUNT: sponsored by JEB Stuart Rescue Squad, bring a basket, all ages welcome, Easter Bunny will be present; food and refreshments provided; for information email jsvrs03@gmail.com or call (276) 692-6640; 3 to 5 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School, 75 Elementary Lane, Patrick Springs.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 10 a.m., Fairystone Baptist Church, 82 Fairystone Church Loop, Stuart.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
CONCERT: featuring Larry Sigmon and Martha Spencer; part of the American Music Series; tickets available at the door, $8 for adults, ages 15 and under admitted free; to reserve tickets call (276) 694-7181; refreshments will be served, dancing is encouraged; 2:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Dr., Critz.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKINGHAM AND STOKES COUNTIES, N.C., MEETING: quarterly meeting, speaker: Dr. Douglas Butler, who will share his knowledge and experiences in photographing the North Carolina Civil War Monuments; light refreshments, genealogy books for sale; 2:30 p.m., Madison-Mayodan Public Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, N.C.
WORSHIP SERVICE/LUNCH/EASTER EGG HUNT: morning worship service at 11 a.m., followed by a hot dog lunch, and an Easter egg hunt after lunch, New Beginnings Baptist Church, Patrick Springs; pastor: Mark Wright.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9-12
REVIVAL: with Bro. Scott Bishop, pastor of Swan Creek Baptist Church in Jonesville, N.C.; if a ride is needed call (276) 930-4276; for additional information call (276) 694-6941; Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mon.-Wed. at 7 p.m., Christian Faith Baptist Church, Union Bridge Rd., Ferrum.
MONDAY, APRIL 10
OPEN SHOP NIGHT: annual $10 fee, use available equipment including ARC and MIG welders, torches, planers, table saw, jointer, wood lathes and other metal and woodworking tools; for information contact Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694-6078, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday nights, Patrick County High School Agriculture Shop, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 10-14
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: noon, followed by lunch in the fellowship hall; Stuart Baptist Church.
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
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.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
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, APRIL 13
SUPPORT GROUP FOR RELEASED INMATES: potluck supper followed by a time of sharing information; released inmates, their families an others needing help are encouraged to attend and learn of community services available to assist them; 6 p.m., community room, Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
“LAST SUPPER” RE-ENACTMENT: 7:30 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
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.
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by the Senior Melodies; bring a favorite dish to share, for information on upcoming Patrick County Senior trips and events, call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917; 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
AGRI-TOURISM PROGRAM: sponsored by Blue Ridge Heritage, Inc., Heather Wheeler, equine and agritourism marketing specialist at the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will present an introduction to agritourism (agritourism: any activity of a farm or ranch that allows members of the general public to view or enjoy rural activities—including farm demonstrations, festivals, farm vacations, school tours, hay rides, pick-your-own and corn mazes); light refreshments will be served; 6 to 7 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College community room, Stuart.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
EASTER EGG HUNT: in Peter Rabbit’s garden, rain or shine, over 3,000 eggs to find; photos with Peter Rabbit, refreshments; call (276) 694-7161 for information; 10 a.m. to noon, ages 1-5 hunt eggs from 11:30 to noon; ages 6-12 hunt from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Blue Ridge Therapy Connection, 105 Landmark Drive.
BAKE SALE: sponsored by the Critz Baptist Church Prayer Circle; 8 a.m. until sold out; On the Run convenience store, corner of Business 58 and Rt. 8, Stuart.
EASTER EGG HUNT: prizes, popcorn, and black light puppets; free and open to the public, for children ages 2-9; contact the church at (276) 629-6088 or fairwaybaptistchurch@centurylink.net or Facebook for information; 11 a.m., Fairway Baptist Church, 9427 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett.
MOUNTAIN TOP FIRE/RESCUE SUPPORT TEAM SUPPER: barbecue plate with baked beans, slaw, roll, dessert and drink; adult plate: $7, child’s plate: $4; 4:30 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
EASTER EGG HUNT: sponsored by Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church, lunch provided, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dominion Valley Park.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
EASTER CELEBRATION: sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast; Easter egg hunt for the children; morning worship service at 10 a.m., Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mountain View Church Rd., Patrick Springs; pastor: Tom Warren.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE: 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall, Stuart Baptist Church.
EASTER SERVICES: sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast, morning worship service at 9:30 a.m., Collinstown Presbyterian Church, 2868 Collinstown Rd., Westfield, N.C., pastor: Shawn Draughn.
SUNRISE SERVICE: 6:30 a.m., breakfast to follow in the fellowship hall; worship service at 10:30 a.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, Meadows of Dan.
SUNRISE SERVICE: 7 a.m., breakfast to follow, worship service at 9 a.m., Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd., Stuart.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 3 p.m., Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd., Stuart.
SUNRISE SERVICE: 7 a.m., breakfast to follow service; Sunday school at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., no Sunday night service; True Gospel Baptist Church, Rt. 8 south beside Patrick County High School.
EASTER MORNING SERVICE: 8 a.m., breakfast at 9 a.m., egg hunt at 10 a.m., Bouldin Memorial EPC, 119 Bouldin Church Lane, Stuart.
SONRISE SERVICE: 8 a.m., breakfast to follow, regular service at 10:30 a.m., New Beginning Church, Dobyns Rd., Stuart.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES IN DEMENTIA CARE: workshop for caregivers; to reserve a seat, register by April 17; no charge to attend but registration is needed for lunch; call (276) 694-3050 to register; for information visit landmarkassistedlivingcenter.com; workshops on caregiving, registration at 8:30 a.m., workshop from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch and networking; The Landmark Center, Stuart.
BOOK DISCUSSION: of “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail” by Ben Montgomery; 3:30 p.m., Hylton Library, Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
ALZHEIMER’S BINGO: cost: $25; all donations and proceeds from bingo go to help people with Alzheimer’s; refreshments will be served by New Beginnings and Peters Creek Churches to send children to camp; doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
YARD SALE: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, table or space: $15; for information or to reserve a table or space call (276) 952-6395 or (276) 952-2674; food available; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
HAILEY’S HOPE AUTISM AWARENESS AN ACCEPTANCE ONE MILE FUN WALK: free to participate, for more information contact: Wendy Wilson (276) 695-6958 or wendy.wilson@patrick.k12.va.us;; 10 a.m., DeHart Park, Stuart.
SPRING SWAP MEET: sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Rockinghanm and Stokes Counties, N.C., tables set up in meeting room, copier available, food available but bring a dish to share, free, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Francisco Community Building, 7104 NC Hwy. 89 West, Westfield, N.C.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
DMV 2 GO VISIT: full-service DMV mobile unit, apply for or renew ID card (available for adults, children and veterans), driver’s licenses, take road and knowledge tests, get photo taken; reinstate driving privileges, get a copy of driving record, vehicle titles, licenses plates, decals, transcripts; purchase hunting and fishing licenses an temporary boat registrations; apply for copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce credentials; obtain E-Z Pass Transponders; change address on DMV record, update voter registration address and organ donor status; order disabled parking placards or plates; request a personal ID number to set up a myDMV account, and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
GOLF TOURNAMENT: sponsored by Valley Star Credit Union, proceeds go to purchase medical equipment at Carilion Children’s Hospital in Roanoke; $300 for a four-person team (or $85 per single player) includes lunch, free drinks and prize opportunities; rain date: May 4; for information call (800) 475-6238, extension 3125; Chatmoss Country Club, Martinsville.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
CELESTIAL SOULS FOR BRENNER: vendor/craft fund-raiser and cruise in to raise funds for Brenner Children’s Hospital at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.; hosted by Carole-Anne Penn; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
50TH HOMECOMING: music by Swift Creek Band, 10 a.m., Christian Faith Baptist Church, Union Bridge Rd., Ferrum.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30-MAY 3
SPRING REVIVAL: with Evangelist Shirley Quesenberry, special music each night, for information call (276) 694-6901; 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sun., Mon.-Wed. at 7 p.m., Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mountain View Church Rd., Patrick Springs, pastor: Tom Warren.
SUNDAY, MAY 7
GOSPEL SINGING: featuring the Orange Family; fellowship meal, 6 p.m., Willis Gap Baptist Church, 2767 Willis Gap Rd., Ararat.
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BOOKMOBILE
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 5: 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; 3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:20 p.m., across from Claudville Post Office; 4:25-4:50 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, April 6: 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, April 10: 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuart Elementary School.
Tuesday, April 11: 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School.
Thursday, April 13: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2 to 3:10 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
