WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
SUMMER REVIVAL: guest evangelist: Noah Frye; singer: Shelley Roberts; call Pastor Mark Wright at (276) 692-8775 or (276) 694-4448 for information; 7 p.m. Mon.-Wed., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 142 First Southern Drive, Patrick Springs.
DMV MOBILE UNIT VISIT: apply for or renew ID cards and driver’s licenses; reinstate driving privileges, get copy of driving record, vehicle titles, license plates, decals, customer and vehicle transcripts, hunting and fishing licenses and temporary boat registrations; apply for Virginia birth certificates, obtain E-Z Pass transponders, update addresses and more; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church at 694-6357; doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., food bank ministry open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
SOCCER REGISTRATION: through July 14, for ages 3-18, can register online at SABCSPORTS.com or call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917 to register.
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 28-30
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: theme: “Operation Arctic,” for all children from preschool to high school; leave a message at 930-2121 if a ride is needed; supper provided nightly for the children, 6 to 8:15 p.m., New Hope Church of the Brethren, 2007 New Hope Rd., Stuart.
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
HARMONICA WORKSHOP: with Jim Philpott, who will explain the history of the harmonica and how it works, food for sale, 10 a.m., Historic John D. Bassett Event Center, Bassett.
DIABETES CLASS: free class, topics include monitoring, nutrition, complication prevention, exercise, medications and healthy coping strategies; classes will be offered on the last Friday of each month; for information or to register, call Larissa Barker, RN, at (276) 238-1211; 9 to 11 a.m., Twin County Regional Hospital, classroom 1 (ground floor).
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRIES CELEBRATION: fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, tea and coffee; 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 30-JULY 1
CAMPMEETING MINISTRIES: with Isaac Walker of Cleveland, Tenn., a pastor at a family worship center in Cleveland and a national and international evangelist; for information call(276) 692-5362 or (276) 692-7338; services begin at 7 p.m. both nights, dinner at 6 p.m. Sat., 4234 Abram Penn Hwy., Critz.
SATURDAY, JULY 1
BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, raffle drawings; hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and desserts for sale; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
GREATER BASSETT FAMILY FUN FLOAT: bring a boat or kayak, put in at Philpott Dam or North Bassett, free shuttle departs at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., meet at Smith River Outfitters in downtown Bassett, on the Smith River.
CONCERT: by the Les Moore Trio (blues, R&B and gospel), concert is free but there is a $5 parking fee at the gate; sponsored by the Reynolds Homestead, 7 p.m., Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #2.
SUNDAY, JULY 2
OVERBY REUNION: bring a covered dish for lunch, for information call Helen George at (336) 593-8715, 1 p.m., Collinstown-Stateline Community Centre, Collinstown Rd., Westfield, N.C.
MONDAY, JULY 3
PATRICK COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: 10:30 a.m., Pioneer Community Hospital, basement conference room.
MONDAY MARKET: home-grown produce, eggs, plants; jellies, crafts, live music by the F.A.R.M. T.E.A.M., barbecue truck; rain or shine, free parking (stop at pay booth for a free market pass); most vendors accept cash only; still room for more produce vendors and local crafters, call (276) 930-2424 for information; 5 to 7 p.m., Allied Picnic Area, Shelters 3 and 4, Fairy Stone State Park.
TUESDAY, JULY 4
4TH OF JULY BLUEGRASS AND OLD TIME MUSIC COMPETITION: competition categories: banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bands, vocals and flatfooting (competition will be held inside if it rains); three levels for children, teen and adult; prizes for individuals: first, $15; second, $10; third, $5; for bands: first, $50, second, $30; third, $20; opening ceremony by Patrick County VFW Post 8467; games for children; hot dogs, barbecue, homemade lemonade, soft drinks and desserts for sale; quilt show by the Mountain Top Quilters, quilt raffle; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vesta Community Center.
WIRED RECOVERY: peer run recovery center that offers support for anyone dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues; provides certified peer recovery specialists, certified WRAP facilitator, one-on-one peer counseling and WRAP classes; for information call Jackie Scales at (276) 340-5221 or Jeff Roher at (276) 352-8902 or email wiredrecoverypc@gmail.com; 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN: locally grown produce, 3 to 6 p.m., downtown Stuart.
OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: yoga by the creek at 8 a.m., cruise-in at 9 a.m., vendors and food trucks, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; children’s parade and flag raising at 10 a.m., pool party ($5 admission) from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., carnival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m; inflatables and rock wall from noon to 8 p.m., nature freaks at the creek, 1 to 3 p.m., pool games from 1 to 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m., DeHart Park, Stuart.
JULY 4TH IN LAMBSBURG: corn hole tournament and music by Highway 89 at 7 p.m., patriotic service program at 8 p.m. includes prayer, flag raising, Pledge of Allegiance, national anthem and other patriotic songs, excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, a look back at history and reading of those from Lambsburg/Cana who were killed in battle; fireworks at 9 p.m., Lambsburg Community Center.
BLOOD DRIVE: donate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5
FREE MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION: church van available to pick up people on Wednesday and on Sunday mornings, to ride call the church at 694-6357; doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m., food bank ministry open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
SOCCER REGISTRATION: through July 14, for ages 3-18, can register online at SABCSPORTS.com or call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917 to register.
BLOOD DRIVE: donate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
THURSDAY, JULY 6
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
FRIDAY, JULY 7
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: fresh produce, bread, meat, eggs and more for sale; pressure canner seal checks, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
SATURDAY, JULY 8
ICE CREAM SUPPER: many flavors of homemade ice cream; music by Mike Hall; donations accepted for the ice cream; baked goods for sale; 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd., Stuart.
YARD SALE: all proceeds go to benefit the Bookmobile Fund, community-wide yard sale, to donate items for the sale, drop them off at the community building on Fri., July 7 from 2 to 6 p.m., for information call Sara at (276) 952-6580; food (breakfast and lunch) for sale; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 8-9
PUCKETT REUNION: for the descendants of Jacob and Sarah Puckett; for directions or information contact Shelby Puckett at sipuckett@ls.net or (276) 398-2253 or Glenda McCormick at gpmglenda@aol.com or (336) 682-3973; golf at Olde Mill Resort Sat., arrive at 1:15 p.m., tee off at 1:42 p.m.; military PowerPoint, veteran stories and special music at 3 p.m., Pilot View Picnic Shelter, Pilot View Rd., Hillsville (off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 186); meal, jam session following other activities at The Hollow History Center, 36 Marigold Lane, Ararat; reunion Sun., bring favorite foods, family photos and lawn chairs, 1 p.m., Pilot View Picnic Shelter.
SUNDAY, JULY 9
MORRISON/CRAIG REUNION: bring a covered dish; paper products, utensils, ice and beverages provided; 1 p.m., Woolwine United Methodist Church.
QUARTERLY MEETING: of the Rockingham and Stokes Counties, N.C., Genealogical Society, Jerry Taylor will present a program on the old taverns of the area; board meeting at 1:30 p.m., program at 2:30 p.m., Danbury Library, W. Main St., Stuart.
TUESDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 11-14
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: theme: “Operation Arctic,” bible lessons, crafts, snacks, songs, outdoor games, and a comedy show each evening; for ages 4-13, for information call (276) 694-5211 or www.hisgraceforyou.org; 5:45 to 8:30 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
THURSDAY, JULY 13
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by the Glory Road Singers, bring a favorite salad 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, JULY 14
MUSIC NIGHT: admission: $4, for information call (276) 957-5757; concessions available, doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., music by Zephyr Lightning Bolts at 6:20 p.m. and Two Young Two Old at 7:40 p.m., special performance by the Old Dominion Cloggers, Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
SATURDAY, JULY 15
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: food provided by the Patrick County Shooters Education Group, open performance at 4:45 p.m., Highway South at 6 p.m., and The Foddrell Family at 7 p.m., Rotary Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
VBS/COMMUNITY FAMILY FUN DAY: for everyone whether or not a child attended the Vacation Bible School; for all ages, songs, comedy show, games, bounce house, face painting, dunking booth, crafts, emergency vehicles, balloons, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, sno-cones and more; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 24-28
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: theme: “Over the Moat,” classes for pre-K through 12th grade; for information call Susan Wright at (276) 694-6823; snacks, Bible lessons, crafts, recreation, music, and a pool party Friday night for the whole family; 6 to 8 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
Monday, July 10: 2 to 2:55 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-4:50 p.m., Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday, July 11: 2-3:15 p.m., Woolwine—Rt. 40 and Charity Hwy.; 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:35-4:50 p.m., Robert’s Market, Rt. 57.
Wednesday, July 12:10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m., Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Blue Mountain Petroleum Station; 2:30-2:55 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3:10-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:30 p.m., across from Claudville Post Office; 4:35-4:45 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, July 13:12:15-12:30 a.m. Wildwood Acres, off St. Rd. 694, 1-2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2 to 3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45-4:45 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
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COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Providence United Methodist Church will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 7 to 11 a.m. Donations benefit the church building fund. Eat in or take out.
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R U READY 2 GO 2 COLLEGE?
The EOC program assists high school seniors and adults with every step. See Ms. Alderson at the Patrick Henry Community College Stuart site or call (276) 694-8778 for an appointment for free services.
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YOUTH PROGRAM RESTRUCTURED
New opportunities are available for spiritual education and activities for fun and community involvement for children ages 2-18. Nursery is available for ages 0-1 during Sunday school and worship service; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., Sunday night service with Bible study, crafts, and community service projects for ages 6-16 at 6:30 p.m. at Patrick Springs Christian Church. Visit www.patsprings.org or www.facebook.com/patrickspringschristian/ for information.
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LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
The following groups meet at the Patrick County Branch Library: Sit and Be Fit class meets each Friday from 11 a.m. to noon. Yoga classes meet Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Genealogy class meets Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Color Pencil Open Studio meets the first Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. The Writer’s Block, a new writing group, meets the second and fourth Thursdays from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.
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PATRICK COUNTY
FRIENDS OF TENNIS
Patrick County Friends of Tennis will meet at the DeHart Park courts in Stuart on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. for play. Drop by or contact Sharon Smith at (757) 635-6922 or (276) 694-2489 or sks1365@gmail.com for information.
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MEADOWS OF DAN JAM
Bring musical instruments or join in to sing—or just bring a chair for music each Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. on the Poor Farmer’s Market stage in Meadows of Dan. Call Zeb Hicks at (276) 952-2670 for information.
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MEAL, MINISTRY AND FOOD BANK
Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church has a meal, ministry and a food bank Wednesday nights at the church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the meal begins at 6 p.m., and the food bank is open after the service (approximately at 7:30 p.m.). Van rides are available for to Wednesday evening and Sunday morning services. Call (276) 694-6357 for information.
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COMPANIONS SUPPORT GROUP
Companions, a grief, loss and survivors of suicide support group, will meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Piedmont Community Services Group Room, 22280 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart. For information, call Patricia Crissman at (276) 694-4361.
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CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Honduras Coffee Shop in Stuart. Call Terry at (276) 692-5740 for information.
