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.
PAINTING WITH ED GOWEN: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., learn to paint an original oil painting, all supplies provided, register prior to class, subject: hibiscus, $75 member, $85 non-member, Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
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.
ROOK/MUSIC: rook 8:30 a.m., music by Jim Philpott, Tim Stegall and friends 10 a.m. to noon, breakfast $5 and lunch $6 available, HJDB event center, Bassett.
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.
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: free meal provided by Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd, Stuart. For more information call (276) 930-1530.
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.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
80TH ANNIVERSARY: Meadows of Dan Women’s Club open house, 2 to 4 p.m., refreshments will be served, scrapbooks and pictures on display, for more information call Mary Locke at (276) 952-6395 or Betty Banks at (276) 952-2674, Meadows of Dan Community Center.
ANGIE’S BIKE RIDE: Register at 10 a.m., leave at 11 a.m., lunch at Big Walker’s Mountain; $15.00 per bike/car, Alzheimer’s Office, 125 Buena Vista Ave, Stuart.
MOONSHINE HERITAGE CAR SHOW: third annual show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than 60 cars that either have a moonshine hauling history or were the type of vehicle used, free admission, Bowling’s Place Hotdogs and Daylight Donuts will be on site, “run” from Ferrum to Twin Creeks Distillery 2 to 4 p.m., all cars have to be pre-registered. For more information or to register, call (540) 365-4412; Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, Ferrum College.
CRUISE-IN: music, food, sponsored by the Outlaw Cruisers Car Club, 4 to 8 p.m., Midpoint Chevrolet, Rocky Mount.
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.
SINGING: music by The Gospel Intruders from Walnut Cove, N.C., featuring: Anthony Davis, 4 p.m., Samaria Holiness Church, 2892 Salem Hwy, Stuart.
MONDAY, JUNE 11
BIBLE STUDY: 11 a.m., room 6, HJDB event center, Bassett.
CROOKED ROAD CONCERT: local concert with music provided by Gayheart, Freeman and Lacy; Kinney Rorrer with Wayne and Margaret Martin, 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Ln, Critz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-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.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
CHURCH SERVICE: Elder Sonny Pyles will be preaching, 10:30 a.m., Conners View Primitive Baptist Church.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
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.
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.
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.
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.
