Applications are being taken for the 2018 Patrick County Fair Pageants, which will be held in September. Contact Patty Hazelwood c/o Stuart Rotary Club Fair Pageant, 1988 Wayside Rd., Stuart, Va., 24171 or email questions to misspcfair@yahoo.com.
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)
FARMERS MARKET: Tuesday market, locally grown items, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart Farmers Market.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23-SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
REVIVAL/HOMECOMING: Pastor Harold Fitzgerald, Thursday and Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. with Rev. Gary Stoots, special singing each night; Life Tabernacle, 711 Iron Belt Lane, Stuart.
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.
MUSIC: provided by the Kitchen Pickers, 10 a.m. to noon, breakfast available, HJDB event center, Bassett.
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.
LCC CRUISE-IN: music provided by Steve Marshall and High Road, concession will be available, 50/50 tickets, vendor, vintage cars, trucks, muscle cars, bikes, 5 p.m. to dark; Lambsburg Community Center, Lambsburg, Va.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
HOMECOMING: special singing by Chords of Faith, message by Pastor Teddy Hiatt, Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., lunch following service, Wayside Community Church, 3520 Wayside Rd., Stuart.
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.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
CRAFT FAIR/YARD SALE: begins at 8 a.m., proceeds go towards youth summer camp, Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6561 NC Hwy 8 at VA/NC state line, Lawsonville, N.C.
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.
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST: country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, homemade biscuits, gravy, pancakes, and more; 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Rd., Ararat.
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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
FARMERS MARKET: Tuesday market, locally grown items, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart Farmers Market.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
GREENTEAM CLEAN UP: volunteer to help clean up local roadways, Woolwine Highway towards Wood’s Cold Storage will be the selected area to clean up. Neon vests, bags, trash grabbers will be provided. Meet at 5:15 p.m. at Howell’s Grocery, 230 Woolwine Hwy, Stuart.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
FARMERS MARKET: Tool sharpening *fee involved, locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items and more, 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
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.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
WOOD REUNION: descendants of Alexander and Jane Hopkins Wood, all relatives and friends invited, bring a picnic lunch, 10 a.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, Meadows of Dan.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
FARMERS MARKET: Tuesday market with locally grown items, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart Farmers Market.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
FARMERS MARKET: Rotary fair exhibit info, locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items, and more; 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
PATRICK COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT: Wee, Little Miss, Young Miss, Preteen Miss, Jr. Miss, and Miss pageants.
