WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
ORPHAN STORY: guest speaker Mrs. Anca Merril, whom was an orphan in Romania will be telling her story. 6 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, 260 Spring Rd., Patrick Springs
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
FARMERS MARKET: great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, 8 a.m. to noon, celebrate all things peachy, Stuart Farmers’ Market.
VIRGINIA STATE PEACH FESTIVAL: music at 5:30 p.m. featuring Big Daddy Love and Sunset Drive, fresh local peaches, contests including best peach cobbler, peach pit spitting, art and craft vendors, historical demonstrations, food vendors, and more. No admission charge and camping is available. Parking fee $5 per car. Food vendors on site. Peach orchards represented. Peach desserts, peach ice cream, peach flavored drinks. Local barbeque available. 4:30 to 10 p.m., DeHart Park, 212 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart.
GOSPEL MUSIC JAM: Bring your instruments and favorite songs, 7 p.m., Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church, 4698 Woolwine Highway.
FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY: hosted by American Legion Post #105, ceremony is held for unserviceable or retired American Flags, Boy Scout #7 will perform the service, if anyone has an unserviceable flag and wants it properly retired, please give them to any American Legion or Honor Guard member. 7 p.m., at post home.
MUSIC JAMBOREE: jam session 6 yo 7 p.m., Timber Trail 7 to 8 p.m., Collinsville Country featuring Jim Philpott, Tim Stegall, Bill Rottenberry, and Mike Spears from 8 to 9 p.m., admission $5, concession available for purchase, HJDB center, Bassett.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
3RD ANNUAL 5K: benefits Meadows of Dan Elementary School, race begins at 8:30 a.m., Meadows of Dan Elementary School. For more information, call Jason Wood at (276) 952-2424 or James Eaton (276) 229-6909.
FREE MOVIE: James and the Giant Peach, 10:30 a.m., Patrick County Library, 116 West Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: pancakes, gravy, country ham, baked apples, sausage, homemade biscuits, bacon, eggs, coffee, orange juice, water, 6:30 to 10 a.m., Adult plate $7, Child plate $3.50; eat in or take out. Call in orders at 930-2113, sponsored by Fairystone Volunteer Fire Dept., 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy.
MEADOWS OF DAN FOLK FAIR: Live music by The Country Boys and Changing Lanes, handmade items by Cranberry Acre, craft vendors and demonstrations. Blue Ridge Story Space with Mountain Themed Storytelling, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the intersection of US Route 58 & the Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 178) – events will be held on the streets of Meadows of Dan and at the Meadows of Dan Community Center.
STUART HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REUNION: doors open at 2 p.m., covered dish dinner at 4 p.m., everyone who attended Stuart High School is invited to attend, Patrick Springs Pentacostal Holiness Church.
ROBERT & MAE SHOUGH FAMILY REUNION: bring a covered dish and drink to share, meet at 12:30 p.m., meal at 1 p.m., prizes will be given, Fairystone Fire Department.
GOSPEL MUSIC: food will be served, 2 to 3 p.m., front porch bluegrass stage at Poor Farmer’s Farm, Vesta.
BBQ SUPPER: BBQ, slaw, baked beans, hush puppies, dessert; $8, 4 to 8 p.m., CCDF Fire and Rescue Department.
BASSETT CRUISE-IN: event features “Moonshine Alley” showcasing period vehicles of the bootlegging days, view a simulated moonshine still, moonshine tasting featuring a local distillery. 4 to 8 p.m., free admission, food and vendor court, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, music by local DJ, downtown Bassett. For more information, visit www.bassettcruisein.com.
PCMA MUSIC: doors open at 4:30 p.m., open jam at 4:45 p.m., Senior Melodies at 6 p.m., Country Boys at 7 p.m., bring a chair, food will be available, donations welcome, Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
PROJECT LEADER WORKSHOP FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Full Circle speaker tour featuring Irina Creek, a former shoebox recipient, sharing her testimony. Project leader workshop, games, prizes, light refreshments. 7 p.m., Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church, Nettle Ridge Loop, Stuart. For more information, call Sue Hall at (276) 692-8732.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
GOARD REUNION: descendents of John P. and Susella Collins Goard, lunch at 1 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department, bring a covered dish.
TATUM REUNION: descendants of John and Priscilla Burge Tatum, lunch served at 1 p.m., Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church, 70 Nettle Ridge Loop, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 647-1610 after 6:30 p.m.
GRIFFITH REUNION: descendants of Tyler Griffith and friends are invited, bring food, family memorabilia. Various activities including: horseback riding, trout fishing, cornhole championship, and more. Call your family to remind them; 1 p.m., Griffith Valley, Woolwine.
4TH ANNUAL COVERED BRIDGE ICE CREAM SOCIAL: 1950’s decor, cost for ice cream will vary; cruise-in of classic cars, proceeds benefit Virginia Covered Bridge Festival, 2 to 4 p.m., Smith River Rescue Squad Building, Woolwine.
MATINEE CONCERT: music by Horseshoe Bend Band, 3 p.m., no charge but donations accepted, Spencer-Penn Centre.
HOMECOMING: speaker: brother Dennis Arrington; lunch following; no Sunday night service, 11 a.m., True Gospel Baptist Church on Route 8 South beside PCHS.
HOMECOMING: Blonnie Gregory, no Sunday school, service begins at 10:30 a.m., lunch following service, Mountain View United Methodist Church.
HOMECOMING: special singing at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., covered dish to follow. Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd., Stuart.
HOMECOMING: message by David Horton, former pastor; special singing by Tina Smith, 10:30 a.m., Reed Island Springs Baptist Church, 76 Reed Island Springs Rd., Meadows of Dan.
MONDAY, AUGUST 20
MONDAY MARKET: local fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, honey, and more. Hylton’s BBQ will be on site. Free parking for visiting the market, ask for a free market pass. 5 to 7 p.m., shelters 3 and 4, Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart.
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: rook games 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bible Study 11 a.m., room 6; breakfast available for $5, HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
MONDAY, AUGUST 20 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
REVIVAL: nightly 7 p.m., special singing each night, Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd., Stuart.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
GET VERSED: free Bible memorization course taught by Kelly McCarthy. Course runs six consecutive Tuesday nights, 6 to 7 p.m., Stuart Library meeting room. Call (276) 694-4184 to pre-register. Light refreshments will be served.
FARMERS MARKET: great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart Farmers’ Market.
PATRICK SPRINGS CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Sgt. Eric O’Connell, 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department. For more information, call Deputy Jesse Pickerel or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
DMV 2 GO: apply for or renew ID card, apply or renew driver’s license, reinstate driving privileges, get a copy of your driving record, obtain vehicle titles, and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College Site in Stuart. (Will be set up inside, mobile unit not available)
ROOK: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., breakfast available for $5, HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
FARMERS MARKET: Master Gardeners with information, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, and baked items, 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers’ Market.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
GOSPEL MUSIC: food will be served, 2 to 3 p.m., front porch bluegrass stage at Poor Farmer’s Farm, Vesta.
FAMILY FUN DAY: activities include inflatable’s, emergency vehicles, balloon fun from 10 a.m. to noon, guessing jars, make your own slime, bubble station, arts and crafts, free lunch at noon, Concord United Methodist Church ice cream at 12:30. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church, Nettle Ridge Loop, Stuart.
PARK APPRECIATION DAY: water slide from 4 to 6 p.m.; food, silent auction, vendors from 4 to 7 p.m., Mountain Top Park, Meadows of Dan.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
HARBOUR FAMILY REUNION: bring a covered dish, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Ln., Critz. For more information, call George Harbour, Jr. at (276) 930-2344.
GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT: performance by Port City Quartet based out of Wilmington, N.C. featuring southern gospel music with a live band, free to the public, 6 p.m., Fairway Baptist Church, 9427 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett.
4TH ANNUAL VESTA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH BIKER SUNDAY: dedicated to the memory of bikers that were part of the church; music, cookout after the service, 11 a.m., 32 Vesta Church Rd., Vesta. For more information, call David Hylton at (276) 692-5878.
RECEPTION: celebrating 8 years of service by Pastor Sandy Wright, 3 to 5 p.m., Woolwine United Methodist Church.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29
REVIVAL: speaker: brother Noah Frye, 11 a.m. service and 6 p.m. service on Sunday. 7 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday. Special singing each night, True Gospel Baptist Church on Route 8 South beside PCHS.
MONDAY, AUGUST 27
MONDAY MARKET: local fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, honey, and more. Hylton’s BBQ will be on site. Free parking for visiting the market, ask for a free market pass. 5 to 7 p.m., shelters 3 and 4, Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart.
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: rook games 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bible Study 11 a.m., room 6; breakfast available for $5, HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28
FARMERS MARKET: great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart Farmers’ Market.
GET VERSED: free Bible memorization course taught by Kelly McCarthy. Course runs six consecutive Tuesday nights, 6 to 7 p.m., Stuart Library meeting room. Call (276) 694-4184 to pre-register. Light refreshments will be served.
TOWN HALL MEETING: Guest: Anthony Flaccavento, candidate for Congress in the 9th district. Farm fresh community meal provided by volunteers at 5:30 p.m.; program with questions begins at 6:15 p.m., All welcome, Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
FARMERS MARKET: Music with F.A.R.M. T.E.A.M, fresh vegetables, teas coffee and much more, 8 to noon, Stuart Farmers’ Market.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
FIRST SATURDAY OUTING: 3.5 mile paddle on Banister River from Terry’s Bridge Access (US 360 Bridge) to Wolf Trap Access (Rt 716 Bridge), free, Dan River Basin Association. For more information, call Carl Espy at (434) 470-1424.
COMMUNITY CRAFT & YARD SALE: call (276) 732-5091 if interested in a rental space, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy, Stuart.
SHELOR REUNION: pot luck dinner, fellowship, a capella hymn singing, bring a chair or table if you have one, 1 p.m., Concord Primitive Baptist Church, 453 Concord Rd., Meadows of Dan. For more information, call Amy Shelor at (276) 692-8328.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
11TH ANNUAL CAR, BIKE & TRACTOR SHOW: check in at 8 a.m., judging at 11 a.m., classes include car/truck, bike, and tractor. $15 entry fee, call for multi-car discount. Fireman’s awards for top 15 cars and trucks, top 3 bikes, top 3 tractors and people’s choice. Door prizes for entries, DJ Music Mix, lunch and snacks available for purchase. Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call Eddie at (276) 692-5820 before 4 p.m. or David at (276) 930-1339 after 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
PATRICK COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT: Wee, Little Miss, Young Miss, Preteen Miss, Jr. Miss, and Miss pageants.
