THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment provided by Junior and Ramona Cassidy, bring your favorite salad to share, 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 694-3917.
BUFFALO RIDGE CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Circuit Court Clerk Sherri Hazlewood, 7 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church. For more information, call Sgt. Dustin Foley or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
FARMERS MARKET: Bull Mountain Arts, Team Nurse – blood pressure checks. Fresh vegetables and fruits, meats, eggs, baked items, and more, 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers’ Market.
MUSIC/ROOK: music by Tim Stegall and friends 10 a.m. to noon, rook 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., breakfast available for $5, lunch available for $6; HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: food, fun, and fellowship, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 930-1530.
MUSIC NIGHT: concessions at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., The Hard Times Band, Hubert Lawson and The Bluegrass Country Boys, admission $4 donation, Spencer-Penn Centre.
PATRICK HENRY TRADE-O-REE: trade patches, Boy Scout memorabilia, free admission, 5 to 11 p.m., First Baptist Church, 23 Starling Ave., Martinsville.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
RISE AND SHINE YOUTH MARKET: come shop from local youth that have baked, grown, or created everything they sell, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers’ Market.
POLAR BLAST: after vacation Bible School, registration 8:45 a.m., join for a “cold” day in August with snow cones, games, crafts, music, lesson – it’s cool to love Jesus. 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.
MUSIC AT THE PARK: free concert to the public, music provided by Simple Gifts of The Blue Ridge, 7 p.m., Shelter 2, Fairy Stone State Park. The park requires a $5 parking fee at the gate.
HATCHER REUNION: bring food and picnic supplies, 6 p.m., Fairystone Fire Department.
GOSPEL MUSIC: food will be served, 2 to 3 p.m., front porch bluegrass stage at Poor Farmer’s Farm, Vesta.
3RD ANNUAL BIKE RIDE/FISH FRY/CAR SHOW: help Mt. Nebo Holiness Church building fund, ride dedicated to the memory of Doug Hylton. Bike ride registration begins at 9 a.m., ride leaves at 10 a.m., $20 per bike or auto (includes meal). Fish fry is from 9 a.m. until, $8 per plate for fish, $6 per plate for hotdogs. Vendors on site. Rain or shine. Stuart Rotary Field, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
BOYD FAMILY REUNION: family and friends invited, bring musical instruments and covered dish, noon until, Vesta Community Center, Vesta. For more information, call Chris Boyd at (336) 344-2365 or Benny Pendleton at (276) 952-2120.
SUNDAY PROGRAM: Sunday evening program and cookout for families at 6 p.m., Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.
SINGING: “The Revelators” – Mike Pendleton/Ron Caviness Worship 10 a.m., singing at 10:45, covered dish lunch following singing. Bouldin Memorial Presbyterian Church, 119 Bouldin Church Ln, Stuart.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: fun day filled with school supplies, lunch, games, Bingo, and inflatables. Featuring: Dwight Haynes, chalk artist. 10:45 a.m., Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mtn. View Church Rd, Patrick Springs.
CRUISE-IN: music by Soundfactory, 5 to 8 p.m., Lambsburg Community Center. For more information, call (336) 648-2078.
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
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 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.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
AUGUST BLOOD DRIVE: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
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.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
ROOK: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., breakfast available for $5, HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
