NOW – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
THE ART OF THE QUILT: TRENDS: more than 40 quilt artists from across the Southeast exhibit work, co-curated by master quilter Linda Fiedler and quilter Betty Blessin. Works by Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild also on display; free admission, Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment provided by Junior and Ramona Cassidy, bring finger foods to share, 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
MUSIC: provided by Jim Philpott, Tim Stegall and friends from 10 a.m. to noon, HJDB, Bassett.
MUSIC NIGHT: concessions at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., music provided by Two Young Two Old and The Country Boys; $4 donation for admission; Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer-Penn Road, Spencer.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15-CANCELED
LIVE NATIVITY: 6 to 8 p.m., Mayberry Presbyterian Church, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mile Marker 180.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
ROADSIDE AND LAKESHORE CLEANUP: cleanup hosted by Patrick County Greenteam, Goose Point Road (Rt. 822) from Rt. 57 into Goosepoint Campground on Philpott Lake. In addition to roadside litter, there is a large tire dump along the right side of the road; 9 a.m. to noon, 4780 Goose Point Road, Bassett.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
OUTDOOR DRAMA: “Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb”, two shows at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Peters Creek Baptist Church on Virginia/N.C. 8, Lawsonville, N.C.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: “The Colors of Christmas,” 11 a.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett.
CHRISTMAS SERVICE: 6 p.m., True Gospel Baptist Church on Virginia 8 South beside Patrick County High School.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: “Bethlehem Speaks,” 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Baptist Church, 2511 JEB Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: performance of “The Greatest Gift,” special music by the God Can Sisters, 6:30 p.m., reception to follow program, Mtn. View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mtn. View Church Road, Patrick Springs.
MUSICAL: “Christmas: Where, When, and Why,” refreshments after the show will be provided after the show, 6:30 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 JEB Stuart Highway, Stuart. Make-up date for snow/ice will be Sunday, Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: “Love and Joy Come To You: Choral Christmas Concert” by the Smith River Singers, 7 p.m., Galilean House of Worship, 5078 A.L. Philpott Highway, Martinsville.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
GENEALOGY CLUB: bring finger food for a party, 6 p.m. weather permitting, club library. Will not meet in January, February or March; Carroll County Genealogy Club.
LESSONS AND CAROLS: 6:30 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” 10:30 a.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett.
