WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
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 7
CHRISTMAS VENDOR EVENT: only one vendor per direct sales company, set up fee: $15; call Joni Martin at 930-2811 for information, 5 to 9 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School gym.
PTO MEETING: Santa will visit with the children, cookies will be served, 6:30 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School auditorium.
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEETING: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, Critz.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: 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., concert begins at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Elementary School.
MUSIC NIGHT: admission: $4; music by Two Young Two Old and The Country Boys, concessions available at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., bands follow; Spencer-Penn Centre.
MUSIC: by Jim Philpott and Friends, 10 a.m. to noon, lunch for sale at noon, HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Santa will be there for photos, breakfast and lunch available for purchase; many vendors, for information call Connie N. nester at (276) 952-8885 or (276) 952-8664; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
JINGLE BELLS ROCK: fund-raiser for the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, Christmas music, dance by local performers and sock hop musical performances by the high school drama team, admission: $10, free to ages 10 and under; presented by LaNota House of Dance, 7 to 9 p.m., Patrick County High School, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9-10
CHRISTMAS DRAMA: “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.
LIVE OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS DRAMA: “Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb,” 6 and 7:30 p.m., Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6561 N.C. 8 Hwy. N., Lawsonville, N.C.; from Stuart take Hwy. 8, church is located just past the state line.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
GUEST SPEAKER: Prophetess Amanda Hairston with her choir from Ruffin, N.C., 3 p.m., Samaria Holiness Church, 2892 Salem Hwy., Stuart, pastor: Linda Thomas, elder: James A. Hatcher.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: 6:30 p.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, Meadows of Dan.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEETING: 6:30 p.m., Patrick County High School library.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
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.
PATRICK-HENRY CRIME WATCH MEETING: for information call Deputy Oscar Tejeda or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Department.
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.
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.
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.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
LESSONS AND CAROLS: also candlelight communion, 7:30 p.m., Stuart Presbyterian 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.
