Community Calendar: June 13 – July 22

WEDNESDAY JUNE 13-SATURDAY JUNE 16

CROOKED ROAD’S MOUNTAIN OF MUSIC HOMECOMING: several bluegrass and old time music festivals; Patrick County to host over 8 events including jam sessions, farm to table meal, farmers market, and multiple concerts; for more information, go to www.mtnsofmusic.com.

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.

FARM TO TABLE DINNER: meal as part of Bushels and Barrels Local Food, Wine and Beer Festival, menu includes fresh green salad, grass-fed beef burger, grilled seasonal vegetables, and strawberry shortcake; Foothills brewing will pair 3 of their newest beers with purchase, additional beer available for purchase; music by Chris Owens, tickets $35 per person, begins at 6 p.m., Stuart Farmers’ Market.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

STUART FARMERS MARKET: fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked items, meats, eggs, and other goodies. Bedding plants and handmade crafts available, Bull Mountain Arts will be on site, 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market, Stuart.

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.

WILLIS GAP COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN JAM: features old-time bluegrass, country, and all around gospel music; all ages welcome to play an instrument, sing, dance, or simply enjoy; concessions available for purchase, raffle drawing around 8:30, proceeds benefit Community Center, 7-10 p.m., free, Willis Gap Community Center.

MUSIC NIGHT FRIDAY: open mic at 6 p.m., Kitchen Pickers (local group) at 7 p.m. and Changing Lanes at 8 p.m., concessions available, $5 admission, HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett. For more information contact Judy Potter at (276) 629-8259.

FRIDAY JUNE 15-SATURDAY JUNE 16

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.

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.

JEB STUART RESCUE’S COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: pancakes, sausage, gravy, biscuits, bacon, juice and coffee, 7 to 10 a.m., JEB Stuart volunteer rescue squad, 1258 American Legion Rd, Stuart.

PATRICK COUNTY SHOOTING TEAM FUNDRAISER: breakfast available for campers starting at 7 a.m., light lunch at noon; dinner available at 5 p.m. including hickory smoked chicken, pinto or green beans, potatoes or slaw, cornbread, dessert, and a drink for $9 per plate. Dailey and Vincent concert starts at 7 p.m., to purchase tickets or make camping reservations call (276) 694-4245; Dominion Valley Park, 692 Dominion Valley Lane, Stuart.

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.

HAMBURGER STEAK SUPPER: Mountain Top Fire/Rescue support team supper. Meal includes: hamburger steak, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert and drink, adult $8, child $5; 4:30 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center.

BINGO: prizes are summer-related items, doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., $20 donation includes 20 games (3 per card) and four door prize tickets, coverall $3 for one card or $5 for two; hot dogs, drinks, and desserts available for purchase, proceeds go toward the Francisco Community Building upkeep, Francisco Community Building, 7100 NC 89 West, Westfield, N.C.

BASKET MAKING CLASS: make a beautiful basket to take home, cost $25-$40 depending on basket, 9:15 a.m. – 1 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, call (276) 957-1521 or (276) 957-5757 to register.

BASSETT CRUISE-IN: 4 to 8 p.m., all makes and models are welcome, public invited, admission free, food and vendor court, craft beer tastings, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, music by local DJ, Downtown Bassett, for more information visit www.bassettcruisein.com.

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.

BIBLE STUDY: 11 a.m., Room 6, HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett.

ROOK GAMES: 8:30 a.m., HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett.

FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: business meeting, show and tell, hands on demo by Lucy Ricardo, the yo-yo queen. Ricardo will have circles cut out and ready, bring a needle, strong thread, scissors. 10 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd. Call Judy at (540) 552-7104 if you have any questions.

MONDAY, JUNE 18-FRIDAY, JUNE 22

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: K-6th Grade, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., call (276) 629-2662 for more information, Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

PATRICK-HENRY CRIME WATCH MEETING: members of Patrick-Henry Community Crime Watch, Deputy Oscar Tejeda and Sheriff Dan Smith invite you to join their efforts in making this a crime-free community, guest speaker will be Tyler Wilson talking about internet crimes against children (ICAC), 7 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Department, for more information call (276) 694-3161.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: “Loving Nature’s Outlaws,” grades K-5, free, 1-2:30 p.m., Hylton Library, call library for registration.

BLOOD DRIVE: sponsored by Stuart Rotary Club, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., first time donors and dedicated donors, with or without appointment; For more information, call (276) 694-0272, John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.

STUART FARMERS MARKET: great selection of fruits and vegetables, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart.

PATRICK HENRY PATRIOTS MEETING: 6 to 8 p.m. at the Spencer-Penn Center, Spencer.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

CHURCH SERVICE: Elder David Pyles will be preaching, 10:30 a.m., Conners View Primitive Baptist Church.

ROOK GAMES: 8:30 a.m., HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 – FRIDAY, JUNE 22

BIBLE SCHOOL:  Mt. View United Methodist Church, 3600 Mt View Rd, Meadows of Dan.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

STUART FARMERS MARKET: fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Great selection of baked items, meats, eggs and other goodies. Bedding plants and handmade items available, Kids on the Move campers will be visiting, 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart.

PIEDMONT ARTS GARDEN PARTY: 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., enjoy beer, wine, snacks, and games accompanied with live music from Slick Jr. & The Reactors, $15 general admission, bring cash for bar and food trucks, tickets at PiedmontArts.org, Gravely-Lester Art Garden, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.

ROOK GAMES: 8:30 a.m., followed by music by the Kitchen Pickers, breakfast and lunch available at a cost, HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

79TH ANNUAL HOMECOMING: Make plans to enjoy this event with special singing by the Rakes Family with lunch to follow, everyone welcome, Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy –  Patrick Springs, 436 Mountain View Church Road.

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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26

STUART FARMERS MARKET: great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, 3 to 6 p.m., Stuart.

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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

STUART FARMERS MARKET: red, white, and blueberries celebration at the market. Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Great selection of baked items, meats, eggs, and other goodies. Bedding plants and handmade crafts available. 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart.

BINGO: various prizes including gift cards, gas cards, Honduras coffee, Scentsy, gift baskets, essential oils, handmade wreath, Yankee Candle, and many more. Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m., $24/pack that includes 20 games, 1 coverall, and 2 door prize tickets; concessions available – hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, drinks, and candy; proceeds for local travel baseball team, VA Braves; Patrick Springs Fire Department, Patrick Springs.

SATURDAY, JULY 7

CONCERT: music provided by Jason Harris and Friends, free, sponsored by The Reynolds Homestead, 7 p.m., Shelter 2, Fairy Stone State Park, $5 per car parking fee at the gate.

SATURDAY, JULY 14

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: get your “game on,” join for games, crafts, and Bible study, children are encouraged to wear their favorite sports shirts, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church; a pool party will be hosted that night from 7-9 p.m., at DeHart Park.

ANNUAL ICE CREAM SUPPER: homemade ice cream, donations will be accepted for ice cream, baked goods available for sale, music by Mike Hall, 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd, Stuart.

FRIDAY, JULY 20-SUNDAY, JULY 22

BLUE RIDGE HERB LORE GATHERING: offers unique experience focused on healing and history, herbalists will share their knowledge about how to naturally nourish the body and mind, at Ferrum College; there will be a pre-conference excursion to Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary in Floyd County Friday, registration is $95, for more information or to sign up visit http://www.ferrum.edu/blueridgeinstitute/events/blue-ridge-herb-lore-gathering/, or call (540)365-4412.