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.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
SHARP LOGGER CLASS: on sustainable forestry; first class of three required by loggers to be certified in sustainable forestry, logging safety, Best Management Practices (BMPs) and water quality; for new loggers or those whose certification has expired; to sign up for the program, call Andrew Vinson at Virginia Tech at (540) 231-6494; the other two classes will be held March 2 and 9; snacks provided by Griffith Lumber, noon to 6 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College community room, Stuart.
FREE DIABETES CLASS: registration preferred but not required, to register call (276) 238-1211; 9 to 11 a.m., Twin County Hospital, Twin County Room (ground floor), Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.
BLOOD DRIVE: free t-shirts, refreshments and prize drawings for donors; appointments preferred but not required, for information or to register call (276) 236-1690; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, front parking lot.
GOSPEL AND BLUEGRASS MUSIC: by The Kitchen Pickers, 10 a.m. to noon, breakfast ($5) and lunch ($6) available from 8:30 to 1 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; HJDB Event Center, Riverside Dr., Bassett.
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.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: bacon, sausage, ham, biscuits, gravy, apples, eggs, hash browns, grits, fruit, jelly, coffee and juice; adult plates: $7; children’s plates (12 and under): $3; fried apple pies: $1.25; 6 to 9:30 a.m., Rangeley Ruritan Building, 609 W. in Fieldale (Dillons Fork Rd.), turn right on Callaway Dr. at Ruritan sign.
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.
SINGING: featuring The Southern Prophets, 6 p.m., Collinstown Presbyterian Church, 2868 Collinstown Rd., Westfield, N.C.; pastor: Shaun Draughn.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26
LIFELINE SCREENING: pre-registration is required, call (888) 653-6450 to register, Stuart Baptist Church.
BIBLE STUDY: taught by Clyde DeLoach, will meet each Monday, for information call 694-3322; 6 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: breakfast ($5) and lunch ($6) available from 8:30 to 1 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Rook games from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Bible study at 11 a.m., room 6; HJDB Event Center, Riverside Drive, Bassett.
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.
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 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.
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, MARCH 2
BINGO/MEAL: fund-raiser for the sixth-seventh grade trip to Richmond; $25 package includes 20 games, two coverall games, two door prize tickets and one dauber; door prize tickets and coverall games also available for purchase; chicken fillet sandwich, Tater Tots, dessert and drink for $5, eat in or take out; meal from 4 to 6:30 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School gym and cafeteria.
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.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
POP-UP STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: goat cheeses, wine, meats, baked items, crafts and more for sale; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Patrick County Chamber of Commerce office, Patrick Ave., downtown Stuart.
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.
BINGO FUNDRAISER: to benefit Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church backpack program, food available; 3 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department.
CHICKEN STEW: $5 per quart, available for pre-orders only; orders must be submitted by March 2, see a fire dept. member or call (336) 351-2696; leave a message and someone will call back to verify the order; Francisco Volunteer Fire Department, Francisco, N.C.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
MUSIC: by Presley Barker and ShadowGrass, youth concert is a part of the American Music Series; admission: $8 for adults, ages 15 and under admitted free; tickets must be purchased or reserved in advance by calling (276) 694-7181 or visiting the Reynolds Homestead; tickets available at the door; 2:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
FOOD FROLIC BINGO: $20 donation includes 20 games and four door prize tickets; prizes are food-related items; coveralls: $3 or two for $5; door prizes after all games, door prizes available; hot dogs, drinks and desserts available for purchase; sponsored by the Francisco Ruritan Club, proceeds go to Francisco Ladies’ Auxiliary projects, doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Francisco Community Building, 7100 NC 89, Westfield, N.C.
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.
