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. Music at 7:40 by Jason Harris and friends, concessions available – serving chicken and dumplings, admission is a suggested $5 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.
FREE MOVIE: “The Greatest Showman,” family friendly movie, free, Hylton Library at Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer-Penn Road, Spencer.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16
WINTER REVIVAL: guest Evangelist: Dr. Don Anderson; singing Sunday morning – Tony and Heather Mabe, 11 a.m. service, no service Sunday night. Monday night: Kelly Ratcliff; Tuesday night: Joe Cerino; Wednesday night: Eric Sheppard, 7 p.m. Monday – Wednesday night. New Beginnings Baptist Church, 142 First Southern Drive, Patrick Springs.
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, N.C.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
CRIME WATCH MEETING: Critz and Patrick Springs Crime Watch – guest speaker: deputy Bob Pittis, topic: Project Life Saver; 7 p.m., Critz Baptist Church. For more information, call 694-3161.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16
HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE: free homework assistance for all elementary school children. Bring your textbooks and homework assignments, help provided by Dolores Nolan (a retired elementary and special education teacher), 3 to 5 p.m., Patrick County Branch Library, West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart.
YOUTH LESSONS: Fiddle and guitar lessons for youth, free, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., open to the public, no registration required, instruments are provided, free jam session at 7 p.m., Historic Earle Theatre and Old-Time Music Heritage Hall, Mount Airy, N.C. For more information, call (336) 786-7998.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
FREE MOVIE: movie “Luis and the Aliens”, free movie and free refreshments, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Patrick County Branch Library, West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 694-3352.
BLACK POT CHICKEN DINNER: plate includes meat, baked potato, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and a drink for $8, 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Fire Department on VA/NC Road.
BREAKFAST FOR SUPPER: a raise the roof project – all proceeds go towards a new roof for the community building. Ham, bacon, eggs, pancakes, grits, biscuits, apples, gravy, sausage, coffee, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., donations only, Francisco Community Building, Westfield, N.C. For more information, call Stephen Jessup at (336) 351-4142.
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.
MONDAY, JANUARY 21
PIEDMONT AUTISM ACTION MEETING: Piedmont Autism Action group/Parent support group meeting, childcare provided at meeting, 6 p.m., The Community Fellowship Church, 2674 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville. For more information, call Sharon Mullen at (276) 806-1574.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
VERA BRADLEY BINGO: doors open at 6 p.m., concessions available and games begin at 7 p.m., $25 buys 60 cards with 3 cards per game, 2 coveralls and 1 door prize. Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer-Penn Road, Spencer.