WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
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, FEBRUARY 15
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
BASKET MAKING CLASS: cost: $25-40 depending on the basket; supplies provided, call (276) 957-5757 to register, 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
BOOK CLUB MEETING: discussion of “The Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II” by Liza Munday; 3 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
FAIRYSTONE AND POLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Suellyne Danter from the Martinsville and Patrick and Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, an organization committed to providing primary care medical services at its federally qualified health centers; for information call Deputy Christian Gilbert or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161; 7 p.m., Fairystone Fire Department.
ARARAT COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Felecia Haymore, topic: “Patrick County Sheriff’s Office Operations,” for information call the sheriff’s office at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
MUSIC JAMBOREE: admission: $5, concessions available, dancers welcome, for information call Judy Potter at (276) 629-8259; music by the Joyful Sounds from 7 to 8 p.m., Marshall Brothers and High Road from 8 to 9 p.m., HJDB Event Center (old Bassett High School), Bassett.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: food available; doors open at 4:30 p.m., open stage performance at 4:45 p.m., Narrow Road at 6 p.m., Valentine Ladies’ Night Out (with Jeanette Williams, Malanie Bodenhamer, Marcie Horne and Beth Smith) at 7 p.m., Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: pancakes, country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy, baked apples, homemade biscuits, coffee, orange juice; adult plate: $7, child’s plate: $3.50; eat in or take out, call 930-2113 to place orders; sponsored by the fire department and ladies’ auxiliary; 6:30 to 10 a.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart.
MOUNTAIN TOP FIRE/RESCUE SUPPORT TEAM SUPPER: menu: spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink; adult plates: $8; children’s plates: $5; 4 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
PATRICK COUNTY COUGAR CLUB MEETING: 6:30 p.m., Patrick County High School.
BIBLE STUDY: taught by Clyde DeLoach, will meet each Monday, for information call 694-3322; 6 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
PATRICK SPRINGS CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Felecia Haymore, topic: “The Sheriff’s Office Operations,” for information call Deputy Jesse Pickerel or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161; 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department.
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, FEBRUARY 21
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.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
POOR MAN’S SUPPER: menu: pinto beans, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese, slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink; $6 per plate; hot dogs available for children at $1 each; 5 to 8 p.m., CCDF Fire and Rescue Department, 2086 Dry Pond Hwy.
BEGINNING CROCHET CLASS: instructor: Amy Register; students will make a scarf, all supplies included, $10 for members and $15 for non-members, must pre-register, call (276) 957-5757; 9 a.m. to noon, Spencer-Penn Centre.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
SUNDAY MATINEE: Reminiscing with Robbie and Betty, who sing music to help seniors reminisce about their past; includes Big Band era, ’50s sock hop, ’60s ballads, country classics, timeless standards and gospel; free admission, donations for the band appreciated, 3 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26
LIFELINE SCREENING: pre-registration is required, call (888) 653-6450 to register, Stuart Baptist Church.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: to be placed on the agenda, call Ann Fulcher, director of special education and support services, at (276) 694-3163 by noon on Feb. 27; meeting at 4 p.m., Patrick County Office of Piedmont Community Services, Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
DMV 2 GO VISIT: mobile office provides all DMV transactions including driver’s licenses, ID cards for children, adults and veterans; vehicle titles and registrations; compliance summaries; disabled parking permits; purchase hunting and fishing licenses and birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College parking lot, 212 Johnson St., Stuart.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, raffle drawings; food available including hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and desserts; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
A CHRISTMAS SPRING SHOW: presented by La Nota House of Dance, the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group and the Patrick County High School Drama Department; admission: $10, free to those under age 10; 7 p.m., Patrick County High School auditorium.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
LOOM CROCHET CLASS: instructor: Clyde Holland, students will make a stocking, all materials and loom provided, cost: $10 for members and $15 for non-members, must pre-register by March 5, call (276) 957-5757, 9 a.m. to noon, Spencer-Penn Centre.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
GOSPEL SINGING: featuring The MaKameys and The Preacher’s Choir; admission: $10; concessions available; for information call (276) 768-6042 or (276) 233-1590; all proceeds go to benefit the area’s homeless shelters, Galax Hope House Ministries; doors open at 4 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m., Carroll County High School, Hillsville.