JULY 4TH FUNDRAISER: currently taking orders now for whole Boston butts to be cooked and sold on Friday, June 29 after 1 p.m., at the Mtn. Home Masonic Lodge #263, 111 Buena Vista Ave., Stuart. $30 per cooked whole butt. Place order by calling: Benny Baliles at 694-3476, Chad Corns at 692-8652, Jim Litten at 694-2449, Jack Williams at 694-5300, or JW Young at 692-6625.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 – FRIDAY, JUNE 22
BIBLE SCHOOL: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Mt. View United Methodist Church, 3600 Mt View Rd, Meadows of Dan.
THURSDAY, JUNE 21
STEP MEETINGS: STEP Finance committee meeting and fundraising committee meeting at 2 p.m., STEP Board of Directors meeting at 3 p.m., The Franklin Center, 50 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount.
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: 8:30 a.m., followed by music by the Kitchen Pickers, breakfast and lunch available at a cost, cafeteria at the HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
GREAT AMERICAN CAMPOUT: all 37 Virginia State Parks will participate, staff will show different styles of fire building and what they are used for; teams will compete in the Fairy Stone Campfire challenge; 6 to 8:30 p.m., Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart. For a complete list of programs available visit https://vasp.fun/GAC.
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.
GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE: Pope Francis Encylical on the Call to Holiness in today’s world, presented by David Arellano, 4 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Spruce St., Martinsville.
SUNDAY, JUNE 24-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
SUMMER REVIVAL: guest evangelist Noah Frye, services start June 24 at 11 a.m., special singing by God Can, no service on Sunday night, Monday-Wednesday night 7 p.m., Monday night Isaiah Johnson, Tuesday night Eric Sheppard, Wednesday TBA; New Beginnings Baptist Church, 142 First Southern Dr., Patrick Springs. For more information call 276-692-8775 or 276-694-4448.
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.
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: Rook starts at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria; Bible Study at 11 a.m., room 6. HJDB event center, Bassett.
MONDAY, JUNE 25-FRIDAY, JUNE 29
CAMP PEAKS DAY CAMP: worship, music, games, crafts, hikes, field trips, new friends and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for more information call (336) 450-7043. Mayberry Presbyterian Church, Mile post 180, Blue Ridge Parkway.
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. Music provided by the F.A.R.M. T.E.A.M. 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.
MONDAY, JULY 2
MONDAY MARKET: fresh local produce, crafts, live music, Hylton’s BBQ truck, 5 to 7 p.m., music by Clayton Chittum from 5 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Allied picnic area, shelters 3 and 4, free parking, children’s games and activities, bring a chair, most vendors accept cash only. Call (276) 930-2424 for more information, Fairy Stone State Park, Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
BLUEGRASS AND OLD TIME MUSIC COMPETITION: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Vesta Community Center.
JULY 4 CELEBRATION: Stuart Fourth of July Fireworks after dark. DeHart Park, Stuart.
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.
BINGO: Meadows of Dan Women’s Club bingo, doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m. Food available including hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, desserts with ice cream. For more information, call Mary Locke at (276) 952-6395 or Betty Banks at (276) 952-2674. Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy.
SUNDAY, JULY 8
MORRISON/CRAIG REUNION: bring family, friends, and a covered dish; 1 p.m., Woolwine United Methodist Church.
MONDAY, JULY 9
MONDAY MARKET: fresh local produce, crafts, live music, Hylton’s BBQ truck, 5 to 7 p.m., music by F.A.R.M. T.E.A.M. from 5 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Allied Picnic Area, Shelters 3 and 4, free parking, children’s games and activities, bring a chair, most vendors accept cash only. Call (276) 930-2424 for more information, Fairy Stone State Park, Stuart.
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.
BENEFIT FOR JUSTIN HOLT: all proceeds for the Justin Holt Fund will help with medical and related expenses; live auction, live music, dinner (BBQ, baked beans, potatoes, slaw, dessert, and drink) for $8, raffle on Winchester XPR 30-06 or $400 cash, 4-7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building.
MONDAY, JULY 16
MONDAY MARKET: fresh local produce, crafts, live music, Hylton’s BBQ truck, 5 to 7 p.m., music by Levi Cooper from 5 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Allied picnic area, shelters 3 and 4, free parking, children’s games and activities, bring a chair, most vendors accept cash only. Call (276) 930-2424 for more information, Fairy Stone State Park, Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18-SATURDAY, JULY 21
WAYSIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Wayside Park, 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.
MONDAY, JULY 30
LIFELINE SCREENING: appointments only, call 1-888-653-6450 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com, Stuart Baptist Church, Stuart.
