THURSDAY, JANUARY 3
WHARTON-STUART CAMP MEETING: Wharton-Stuart Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST: buckwheat pancakes, country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, biscuits made by Jewel, gravy, apples and more; donations for our community center for repairs, 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
BINGO: doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., food available, hosted by Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 JEB Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan. For more information, call (276) 952-2674 or (276) 952-6395.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8
BLOOD DRIVE: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., John D. Hooker Memorial Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10
SENIORS MEETING: Patrick County Seniors, entertainment will be provided by Nancy Martin, bring sandwiches or dessert to share, 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
PAWS MEETING: Patrick County Animal Welfare Society, a 501c3 volunteer rescue is looking to recruit new members, 6 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 694-2378.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11
MUSIC NIGHT: doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., music at 6:20 p.m. by Jus Cauz and Jason Harris and friends, concessions available, admission is a suggested $4 donation, Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer Penn Road, Spencer.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
POOR MAN’S SUPPER: pinto beans and all the fixings, cornbread, slaw, onions, chow chow, cheese, sour cream, drink and dessert. $8 from 4 to 7 p.m., proceeds benefit community projects, Mountain Home, Masonic Lodge #263, 111 Buena Vista Avenue, Stuart.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties. Guest speaker, Jason Anthony, park ranger at Hanging Rock State Park. Including: Power Point presentation discussing history of mineral springs and Hanging Rock. The meeting is free, and everyone is invited to join and bring a friend, 2:30 p.m. at Danbury Public Library, 1104 Main Street, Danbury, NC.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
SAMMY SHELOR BANJOTHON: doors open at 4:30 p.m., scheduled to appear Sammy Shelor, Charlie Chaney, Barry Collins, Larry Mabe, Darrell McCumbers, Hersie McMillian, and Tommy Morse. Hosted by Patrick County Music Association, Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
