WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
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, DECEMBER 14
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by One Accord, bring finger foods 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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
LIVE NATIVITY: 6 to 8 p.m., Mayberry Presbyterian Church off
the Blue Ridge Parkway, at mile marker 180; 1127 Mayberry Church Rd., Meadows of Dan.
POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY: parents’ night out, for ages Pre-K through seventh grades, children age three and under are welcome with parental supervision; $10 per child or $25 per family; crafts, cookie decorating, snacks and movie; bring pajamas; proceeds benefit the junior class prom fund, call (276) 694-7137 or email elizabeth.ragsdale@patrick.k12.va.us to register; 6 to 9 p.m., Patrick County High School gym.
DIABETES CLASS: free, normally meets on the last Friday of each month; registration requested but not required, call Larissa Baker, RN, MSN, CLC at (276) 238-1211; topics include monitoring, nutrition, complication prevention, exercise, medications and healthy coping strategies; 9 to 11 a.m., Twin County Room on the ground floor, Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.
MUSIC: concessions available, dancers welcome, music jamboree every third Friday; suggested minimum donation: $5; jam session at 6 p.m., Gone Fishing at 7 p.m., The Hutchens perform from 8 to 9 p.m.; HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15-16
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: music revue featuring performances by the Ray Hollingsworth Dance and Arts Studio, Smith River Singers, PHCC Jazz Band, the Chamber Music Ensemble and more; tickets purchased for the Dec. .8-9 shows will be honored or may be purchased at the Visitor Center in uptown Martinsville an online at phccpatriotplayers.com/tickets; tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door; for questions regarding refunds call Devin Pendleton at (276) 656-0244 or dpendleton@patrickhenry.edu; 7 p.m. Fri., 2 and 7 p.m. Sat., Patrick Henry Community College’s Walker Fine Arts Center.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: breakfast and lunch available for purchase; many vendors, for information call Connie N. Nester at (276) 952-8885 or (276) 952-8664; Santa will be there for photos from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16-17
CHRISTMAS DRAMA: rescheduled because of snow, “The Real Meaning of Christmas,” free, call (276) 629-6088 or visit Facebook.com/fairwaychurch for information, 6 p.m., Fairway Baptist Church, 9427 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
CHRISTMAS PLAY: “O Glorious Day, The Best Is Yet to Come,” written by Judy Foley; 6 p.m., Fairystone Baptist Church.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: music and special guest: the Innkeeper’s wife; 6:30 p.m., reception after the program, Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, Patrick Springs; pastor: Tom Warren.
CHRISTMAS PLAY: “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” 6 p.m., True Gospel Baptist Church, Rt. 8 south beside Patrick County High School, pastor:: J.R. Shelton.
CHORAL CANTATA: presented by the church choir, praise team and hand bell choir, “Forever God is with Us,” 11 a.m. worship service, Stuart Presbyterian Church.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: “Mary Did You Know,” 6 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” 11 a.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
CHRISTMAS PLAY: “Bethlehem Speaks,” 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Willie Lloyd from Winston-Salem, N.C., music by his choir; 3 p.m., Samaria Holiness Church, off Hwy. 8, 2892 Salem Hwy., Stuart; pastor: Linda Thomas, elder: James A. Hatcher.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19
DMV 2 GO VISIT: by the DMV mobile unit; apply or renew ID cards (for adults, children and veterans) or driver’s license, take road and knowledge tests, get photo, reinstate driving privileges, get copy of driving record, obtain vehicle titles, license plates, decals, customer and vehicle transcripts; purchase hunting and fishing licenses and temporary boat registrations, apply for Virginia birth certificates, obtain E-Z Pass transponders, update address on DMV record, update voter registration and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: rescheduled from Dec. 8 because of snow; concessions, silent auction, vendor tables set up for Christmas shopping; all proceeds benefit the school PTO, to reserve a table or donate an item for the auction call the school at (276) 952-2424; doors open at 5 p.m. for craft vendors, concessions and silent auction; concert begins at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Elementary School.
PATRICK COUNTY LIONS CLUB MEETING: potluck dinner provided by members, for information call Roger Bell, secretary, at (276) 229-7923; 6:30 p.m., downstairs, 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; serving brunch from 11 a.m. to noon, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: 7 p.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, Meadows of Dan.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
LESSONS AND CAROLS: also candlelight communion, 7:30 p.m., Stuart Presbyterian Church.
CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION AND CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: 5 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: seventh annual event, call (276) 930-2424 for information, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Fayerdale Hall Conference Center, Fairy Stone State Park.
MONDAY, JANUARY 8
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEETING: 6:30 p.m., Patrick County High School library.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
BRUNSWICK STEW: made by Rangeley Ruritans, to pre-order call (276) 673-6378 or (276) 340-1150; $7 per quart; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, Hodges Farm Rd.; from 220 bypass take Rt. 609 west to The Great Road, turn left at Rangeley 102 Mini Market, take right on Hodges Farm Rd., go approximately two miles to 632 Mt. Bethel Circle, church on the right.
