WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
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 7-JUNE 9
BLUE RIDGE BAPTIST CAMP MEETING: with Bro. Ken Bowman, moderator: Bro. Tommy Nichols; special singing each night by the Camp Meeting Choir and others; for information call (336) 789-0824; 2049 Caudle Dr., Mount Airy, N.C., follow signs from Hwy. 52 traffic light at Mayberry Waterworks.
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 7-10
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: theme: “Life of Christ,” for children of all ages, commitment service June 10; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., True Gospel Baptist Church, Rt. 8 south of Stuart, beside Patrick County High School.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
SUPPORT GROUP FOR RELEASED INMATES MEETING: released inmates and the interested public invited to attend, 6 p.m., community room, Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: speaker: Sandra Belcher; entertainment by One Accord, bring a favorite food to share, for information on upcoming Patrick County Senior trips and events, call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917; 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Stuart.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: menu: 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 help maintain the property; 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Rd., Stuart, one mile north of Dobyns Rd.
MUSIC NIGHT: admission: $4, concessions available, call (276) 957-5757 for information; doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., Lawson Creek Grass at 6:20 p.m., The Country Boys at 7:40 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN: fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, meats, eggs, tea and coffee; crafts; blood pressure checks by Blue Ridge Therapy Connection, library information (9 a.m.), 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
ANGIE’S ALZHEIMER’S RIDE FOR A CURE: sponsored by the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Association; ride to Big Walker Mountain; lunch held at the mountain; $15 per bike and $5 per passenger; cars and trucks also welcome; entertainment by the Davis Bradley Duo from 2 to 4 p.m. and Tom Fugate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., registration at 10 a.m. at Hill’s Tax Service on Buena Vista Ave., Stuart, kickstands up at 11 a.m.
BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT: fund-raiser for Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department; captain’s choice, $60 per person or $240 per team, random draw for winners so play with people of your choice, final score doesn’t matter; 9 a.m., Gordon Trent Golf Course.
CRUISE-IN: for classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, etc.; music by High Mountain Country Bluegrass, concessions available, 50/50 raffle; vendors with non-competing items invited; for information call (336) 648-2078; 5 p.m. until dark; Lambsburg Community Center.
FREE MUSIC: by Not Ashamed, 2 to 3 p.m., Poor Farmer’s Farm, Rt. 58, Vesta.
KIDS’ OUTDOOR ZONE: will teach young men between the ages of 8 and 18 outdoor survival, no charge for the class, lunch provided, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Beginning Church.
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
HYLTON FAMILY REUNION: for descendants of Benjamin and Martha Boyd Hylton, bring a covered dish, meal begins at 1 p.m., Wildlife Building, Charity Hwy., Woolwine.
SMITH FAMILY REUNION: bring favorite foods and pictures to share; business meeting at 12:30 p.m., lunch at 1 p.m., Francisco Community Building, 7104 N.C. 89 Hwy. West.
HANDY REUNION: for descendants of Elijah and Lillie Newman Handy; lunch around 1 p.m., Hughes picnic shelter, Trot Valley Rd. (Rt. 640), Stuart.
FRIEND SUNDAY: special music by The Hutchens, 10:30 a.m., Harvest Worship Center.
SUNDAY, JUNE 11-FRIDAY, JUNE 16
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: theme: “Maker Fun Factory,” Bible-learning activities, songs, games, yummy treats; each day concludes with Funshop Finale; kids will join a mission effort to fund the digging of effective lean water wells for villages in Peru; for age 0 to rising fifth graders, meal provided each day at 5:30 p.m.; for information call (276) 952-2150; 6:15 to 8 p.m., Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
MONDAY, JUNE 12
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.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 12-JUNE 16
BLUE RIDGE BAPTIST CAMP MEETING: with Bro. James Knox; moderator: Bro. Tommy Nichols; special singing each night by the Camp Meeting Choir and others; for information call (336) 789-0824; 2049 Caudle Dr., Mount Airy, N.C., follow signs from Hwy. 52 traffic light at Mayberry Waterworks.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13
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.
CRITZ COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Major Garry Brown, for information call the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office at 694-3161; 6 p.m., Critz Baptist Church fellowship hall.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
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.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: for the Hill-Clark reunion at Fairy Stone State Park, speaker will be Nancy Tolson; call Marquita Hill at (480) 925-5785 or email hillclarkreunion@gmail.com.
DOBYNS CRIME WATCH MEETING: for information call Deputy Dan Gray or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
BRIGHTER DAYS CHILDREN’S CAMP: free camp for children in rising kindergarten through 12th grade who have suffered a loss; campers learn that they are not alone in their feelings of sadness and anxiety about the ways their lives have changed; they also learn that mourning the loss of a loved one is not a process of forgetting but a way of remembering with less pain; activities for each age group are developed and led by professional bereavement counselors and trained volunteers; includes swimming; lunch and snacks provided; sponsored by Mountain Valley Hospice; call (888) 789-2922 or go to mtnvalleyhospice.org for information; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., DeHart Park, 212 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
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; for vendor spaces or information call (276) 930-2670 or visit the Virginia Covered Bridge Festival Facebook page or www.visitpatrickcounty.org; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., near Jacks Creek Covered Bridge and at the site of the former Bob White Covered Bridge at Woolwine.
BENEFIT RIDE: for dependent family members of breast cancer victims, in memory of Susan Rae Horton; for three scholarships; live music (bring a chair), food, 50/50 drawing, cake auction (donations needed), vendors welcome (no set-up fee); for information call 952-5505; $15 per bike, car or truck, registration during the event, ride out at 1:30 p.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vesta Community Building.
MOUNTAIN TOP FIRE AND RESCUE SUPPORT TEAM SUPPER: menu: hamburger steak, baked potato, salad, roll, drink and dessert; plates: $7 for adults, $4 for child’s plate; 4:30 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18-21
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: theme: “Galactic Starveyors,” classes for pre-K through sixth grade; lesson, food, music, games/recreation, crafts and more; call Megan Mitchell at (704) 902-2121 for information; meal at 6 p.m., VBS at 6:30 p.m., Collinstown Presbyterian Church.
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19-21
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: for information call 694-3618; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., closing with a hot dog supper on Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m., Five Forks Wesleyan Church.
MONDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 19-22
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: theme: Camp Providence, snacks, games, music, fun and fellowship; short program and meal Thurs., 6 to 8 p.m., Providence United Methodist Church.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 19-23
REVIVAL: speakers: Blonnie Gregory and family; special music each night; 7:30 p.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, pastor: Terry Martin.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., High Point Baptist Church.
TUESDAY: JUNE 20
PATRICK COUNTY LIONS CLUB MEETING: still recruiting new members, for information email mariewagoner53@gmail.com; 6:30 p.m., Pioneer Community Hospital conference room.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 23-24
YARD SALE: all proceeds go to the church’s building fund; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m. to noon Sat., Bethel Presbyterian Church, Red Bank School Rd., Claudville.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
FLOYD HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR: of five county homes, presented by the Floyd Center of the Arts; for information call (540) 745-2784, email info@floydartscenter.org or visit www.FloydArt Center.org.
SHALL WE DANCE?: fund-raiser to benefit the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, dance performances include disco, swing, foxtrot, country and more; presented by local community members; tickets are $10 per person and are available at Honduras Coffee, RSVP by June 19, email: LaNota.Dance@yahoo.com; 7 to 9 p.m., Star Theatre, Stuart.
TESTIMONY: from JT Clark about the power and freedom of forgiveness; 6:30 p.m., Faith, Hope and Love Church.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: music by Too Young Too Old, Almost There, Marcie Horne, and others; games for the kids, face painting, dunking booth, door prizes, gift bags and more; hot dogs and hamburgers, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, drinks and desserts; rain date: July 1 (without the musical guests); 2 to 6 p.m., CCDF Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 1409 Dry Pond Hwy.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
HILL FAMILY REUNION: bring a covered dish; drinks and paper products provided, call Nannette Hill Petersen at 694-6680 for information; eat at noon, Peters Creek Community Building, Dry Pond.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
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.
