FRIDAY, JUNE 1-SUNDAY, JUNE 3
MOTORCYCLE BASIC RIDER COURSE: learn to ride a motorcycle and be prepared for state licensing, class provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training in controlled range conditions; learn basic operation skills such as effective breaking, cornering, obstacle avoidance, safe street riding strategies; manual provided, motorcycles provided or participants use their own; cost $100; register by calling 276-656-5461; Friday 6-9:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: tool sharpening w/fee; library, Reynolds Homestead cooking demo, fruits, vegetables, homemade baked items, meats, eggs, goat cheese; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and drink; vegetarian sauce available (ask for it); adult plates $8; children’s plates (under 12) $3.50; extra desserts $1.50; eat in or take out; 50/50 raffle; all proceeds go to maintain the property: for local delivery call June at 634-6002; 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Rd, Stuart.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: bacon, eggs, pancakes, grits, biscuits, apples, gravy, sausage, coffee. Donations only, all proceeds go toward the community building roof and repairs, 7 to 10 a.m., Francisco Community Building, 7104 North Carolina 89 Hwy W. Fransico, N.C.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, homemade biscuits, gravy, pancakes, and more; donations, 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Rd., Ararat.
HOTDOG SUPPER: menu also includes baked beans, chips, desserts, and drinks; donations will be accepted; 5 p.m.; Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd, Stuart.
BENEFIT RIDE: for Linda Fain, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., live music – Swift Creek at 11 a.m. and The Joyful Noise coleslaw, baked beans, chips, and beverage for $7, carry out available; bike ride $10 per bike, car or truck, register during event, ride out at 3 p.m., for more information call Angela at (276) 389-6369, Chris or Crystal at (276) 930-4276, or Scott at (276) 229-6994, Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
COMMUNITY DAY: free hot dogs, baked beans, chips and drinks; live music, games, 2 to 6 p.m. at the CCDF Fire and Rescue Squad, Station on Hwy 103.
BINGO: sponsored by Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m., hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, desserts available, for more information, call (276) 952-2674.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
SINGING: Sunday night singing, 6 p.m., with special singers: the Hylton sisters from Floyd, Vesta Pentecostal Holiness Church, 90 Vesta Church Rd, Vesta.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3- FRIDAY, JUNE 8
BIBLE SCHOOL: Bible lessons, crafts, music, games, supper for children, 6 to 8:15 p.m., call (276) 930-2121 and leave message if a ride is needed, New Hope Church of the Brethren, Stuart.
MONDAY, JUNE 4
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: rook 8:30 a.m., Bible study 11 a.m. in room 6, breakfast and lunch available at a cost, HJDB event center, Bassett.
MONDAY, JUNE 4 – FRIDAY, JUNE 8
REVIVAL: special music each night, message by Blonnie Gregory and family, 7:30 p.m., Mountain View Methodist Church of Meadows of Dan.
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: open with seasonal fruits and vegetables, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
ROOK: 8:30 a.m., breakfast and lunch available at a cost, HJDB event center, Bassett.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
WHARTON-STUART CAMP SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEETING: those interested in joining can attend, 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: Pete and Cindy with friends providing music, PC Master Gardeners with info on native habitat awareness, seasonal fruits, vegetables, homemade baked items, meats, eggs, goat cheese, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart.
MUSIC: doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., bring your instrument and join the group. Music by The Southern Gentlemen at 6:20 p.m., The Country Boys at 7:40 p.m., concessions available, $4 admission, for more information call (276) 957-5757.
ROOK/MUSIC: rook 8:30 a.m., music by Farmer Brothers 10 a.m. to noon, breakfast and lunch available, HJDB event center, Bassett.
FRIDAY NIGHT JAM: part of the Crooked Road’s Mountain of Music Homecoming, food available at 6 p.m., music starts by 7 p.m., Lambsburg Community Center, Lambsburg, N.C.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8-SUNDAY, JUNE 10
3-WHEEL/SIDECAR BASIC RIDER COURSE: learn basic skills of 3-wheel motorcycle operation, effective breaking, cornering, obstacle avoidance, and safe street-riding strategies; motorcycles are provided or participants can use their own; Friday 6 to 9:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., cost $100, Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville.
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
HYLTON REUNION: descendents of Benjamin and Martha Boyd Hylton, 1 p.m., bring a covered dish, Wildlife Building, Woolwine.
SMITH REUNION: descendents of Joseph Henry and Hannah (Smith) Smith, friends are also welcome, business meeting 12:30 p.m., lunch 1 p.m., Francisco Community Building, on Hwy 89.
THURSDAY, JUNE 14
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by One Accord; bring a favorite dish 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, JUNE 15
DINNER: fried fish or chicken patty, slaw, french fries, hush puppies, dessert, beverage, 4 to 7 p.m., donation basis, proceeds are for India church building project, Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, 261 Spring Rd, Patrick Springs.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
VIRGINIA COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL: free admission, variety of live music, mule and horse drawn wagon rides, 5K run, historical presentations, artisan, craft and food vendors; duck race in river, entertainment for children, hosted by Woolwine residents, Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department and Smith River Rescue Squad, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for vendor spaces or additional information, call (276) 930-2670 or visit www.visitpatrickcounty.org; near Jacks Creek Covered Bridge and site of former Bob White Bridge, Woolwine.
MUSIC: open jam session at 4:45 p.m., Over the Hill Gang at 6 p.m., and Lynn Foddrell and Friends at 7 p.m., donations at the door, bring a chair, food available, Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Dr., Stuart.
FRIDAY NIGHT JAM: part of the Crooked Road’s Mountain of Music Homecoming, food available at 6 p.m., music starts by 7 p.m., Lambsburg Community Center, Lambsburg, N.C.
MONDAY, JUNE 18
MONDAY MARKET: local produce, crafts, Hylton’s BBQ truck, live music by F.A.R.M.T.E.A.M. (eclectic) from 5 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, 5 to 7 p.m., Allied Picnic Area-Shelters 3 & 4, free parking (stop at pay booth for a FREE Market pass), children’s games & activities, bring chair and stay for supper, most vendors accept cash only, call (276) 930-2424 for more information, Fairy Stone State Park.
MONDAY, JUNE 18-THURSDAY, JUNE 21
MINECRAFT MAKERS CAMP: design your world in Minecraft and 3D print, laser cut, and build your characters out in real life using Fab Lab equipment including laser cutters, 3D printers, and more; cost $59; open to rising six through eighth grade students; pre-registration required by visiting ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-5461; 9 a.m. to noon; Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville.
MONDAY, JUNE 25
MONDAY MARKET: local produce, crafts, Hylton’s BBQ truck, live music by Levi Cooper (gospel) from 5 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, 5 to 7 p.m., Allied Picnic Area-Shelters 3 & 4, free parking (stop at pay booth for a FREE Market pass), children’s games & activities, bring chair and stay for supper, most vendors accept cash only, call (276) 930-2424 for more information, Fairy Stone State Park.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
DMV 2 GO: services available: ID cards; driver’s license; reinstate driving privileges; copies of driving record; obtain vehicle titles, license plates, decals, customer and vehicle transcripts; purchase hunting and fishing licenses; apply for Virginia birth certificates; obtain E-Z pass transponders; update address and update voter registration address; disabled parking placards or plates, and more; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Patrick Henry College site in Stuart.
