THURSDAY, MARCH 21
DOBYNS CRIME WATCH: at 7 p.m. at the Dobyns Community Center, speaker: Commissioner of Revenue, Janet Rorrer, topic: taxes. Contact Deputy Dan Gray or Sherriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: 7 to 10:30 a.m., country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy, biscuits, apples, coffee, drinks, breakfast plates or biscuits. May eat at fellowship building or take out plates are available, donation breakfast with proceeds to benefit Mount Ararat Ladies Fellowship. Mount Ararat Pentecostal Holiness Church Fellowship Building, 5830 Ararat HWY, Ararat 24053.
COUNTY WIDE LITTER CLEAN UP: for local organizations, individuals, clubs and friends to join together and clean up our roadways. Volunteers are asked to bag litter throughout the day. Securely tied bags may be left on the side of the road for collection by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Contact Wayne Kirkpatrick, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com or Harold Edwards hfe8903@gmail.com for information.
GOSPEL SINGING: doors open at 4 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. at Carroll County High Auditorium, 100 Cavs Lane, Hillsville. The McKamey’s final performance and The Preacher’s Choir will perform, $10 admission, concessions available: hot dogs, chips, drinks, coffee and homemade desserts. For more information call (276)768-6042.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE OPEN HOUSE: 6 p.m. at the Patrick-Henry Volunteer Fire Department, 3125 County Line Rd, Patrick Springs, will be informational for those interested in politics, local, state, and national that may want to join the Republican Party. Learn what it means to be a member and hopes for future accomplishments.
FREE CHRONIC DISEASE CLASS: from 3 to 5 p.m., topic: Diabetes, at Twin County Regional Hospital 200 Hospital Drive, Galax, in the classroom located on the ground floor. For more information or to register call (276) 236-1633 or visit www.TCRH.org. Registration is requested but not required.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
PAWS MEETING: 6 p.m. at the Hooker Building, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart. Jean Roberts will present “The Cruelty Connection – The relationship between animal cruelty, child abuse and domestic violence.” Everyone is welcome.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
DAN RIVER BAPTIST FUNDRAISER: for Keith and Joseph Overby, starting at 4 p.m., special music starting at 5 p.m. at 1228 Dan River Church Rd, Halifax, serving BBQ, hotdogs, drinks, and desserts-donations for food. Everyone is invited, call Andy Pack for information at (276)692-5486.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
5TH SUNDAY EVENING SINGING: begins at 7 p.m., special guests: Tina and Herbert Conner, Peters Creek Baptist Church on HWY 8, Lawsonville, N.C.
NEW CHURCH DEDICATION: during the 11 a.m. with a pot luck meal to follow at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church, 77 Baptist Church Lane, Meadows of Dan. Call (336) 326-7741 for more information.
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BOOKMOBILE
SCHEDULE
Monday, March 25: 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Meadows of Dan School; 2:05-2:55 p.m., BB&T Meadows of Dan; 3-4:50 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center.
Tuesday, March 26: 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Woolwine School; 2-2:30 p.m., Appletree Child Development Center (Woolwine); 2:30-3:15 p.m., Rose Window (Woolwine); 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church (Charity); 4:35-4:50 p.m., Roberts Market 57.
Wednesday, March 27: 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., JEB Stuart Grocery; 2:30-3:05 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3:30-4:45 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, March 28: 10:15-10:30 a.m., Wildwood Acres-Off 694; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45-4:45 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
Monday, April 1: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Stuart Elementary School.
Tuesday, April 2: 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School.
Thursday, April 4: 9:45-10:15 a.m., Five Forks Wesleyan Church, Salem Hwy.; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2-3 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
*The Bookmobile may not run due to inclement weather or if the Patrick County School System is closed. When in doubt, call (276) 694-3352, extension 2.
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5TH QUARTER YOUTH MINISTRY
For all teens ages 13 to 19, hotdog supper served each week, all area church youth groups are invited to the weekly event, every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
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LEGO CLUB
Build and have fun together from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Patrick County Library. Call (276) 694-3352 for more information.
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LIVE MUSIC AT COFFEE BREAK
There will be live music at Coffee Break every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
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VISION – 12 STEPS TO A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Meet every Thursday night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Harvest Worship Center’s Fellowship Hall, 21225 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart. For more information, call Israel Ashworth at (276) 229-9392.
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OPEN JAM
An open jam will be held every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., music, food, family-friendly. Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
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HJDB EVENT CENTER ACTIVITIES
The HJDB Event Center on Riverside Drive in Bassett
Rook is held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vendors will be set up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, handmade items, jellies, baked goods, and other items. Breakfast buffet $5, $1 for coffee or juice and lunch $6, drink $1 available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Other activities also available including art room, sewing room, craft room, puzzles, corn hole, walking area and exercise room filled with equipment. Rentals areas also available. Indoor walking area available, a $2 daily donation is asked. Applications for membership available. Call Sharon at (276) 629-1369 for more information. Call Judy Potter at (276)629-8259 for information concerning music.
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MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Every first Thursday each month from 5 to 5:30 p.m., free, learn simple techniques to get started with an insight meditation practice. There will be a 10 minute meditation every meeting hosted by Garry Clifton. Patrick County Library.
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COME TO THE TABLE
12-STEP PROGRAM
A 12-step program centered in the Word of God and Jesus Christ, The Chain Breaker. Bring your hurts, hang-ups and habits and leave them. Meet each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Mayo Mountain Church, Claudville Highway, Stuart. Call facilitator, Revonda Anderson at (276) 229-7462 or Pastor David Heath at (276) 694-7614 for information.
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PCHS OPEN SHOP
Patrick County High School is holding open shop nights on Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is an annual $10 fee. The following equipment is available: ARC welders, MIG welders, torches, planers (10 boards per person per night), table saw, jointer, wood lathes, and many other metal and woodworking tools. Open shop is located in the Agriculture Shop at PCHS, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart. For more information, contact: Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694-6078. Open shop will be closed if 12 month employees do not report or are released early.
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NEW LIFE BIKERS
New Life Bikers meet monthly at Honduras Coffee Shop on the first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m., and on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. All bikers are welcome. For information, call Terry at (276) 692-5740.
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COUNTRY BREAKFAST
Providence United Methodist Church will hold a country breakfast on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, apples, juice and coffee. Donations benefit United Methodist men’s mission work. Eat in or take out.
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SPENCER-PENN CENTRE
Open computer lab on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to the public, high speed internet access available.
Pre-school story time and play date (for ages 2-5 years) on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Carole-Anne Penn will lead story, songs, crafts, and play time with friends.
Charles & Rose Hylton Library: open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Book Club: meets every third Thursday at 3 p.m.
Chair Aerobics: Thursday mornings with Paula Battle at 11:30 a.m., free.
Aerobics: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with Anita Hooker, free.
Zumba: Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. with Julie Brown, $5 per class.
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GRIEF SHARE
Christian based grief support group that will meet starting on Sunday, February 10 at 5 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. The group is designed to help people rebuild life after losing a loved one. The group will be lead by Pastor Shawn Carter. This is open to the community and you do not have to be a member to join. The meetings will last 13 weeks; however you can join at any time. You can buy a workbook for $16.50 but it optional. Child care will be provided, contact to inform of the need. For more information, call Shawn at (336) 326-7714 or email escarter@centurylink.net.
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PATRICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Book Club the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Garry Clifton, branch manager, will be the guide.
Preschool story time, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to noon.
Free homework assistance for grades k-7, Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m. Dee Nolan, retired elementary and special education teacher will teach the fundamentals of learning, studying and comprehending reading, writing and mathematics.
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THE SHEPHERD’S KIDS
First through fifth grade meets weekly on Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m. for dinner, a Bible lesson, crafts, fun, games and to learn life skills. Students from Stuart Elementary can ride school bus to the church. Other areas require parent transportation. Parent pick up at 5 p.m. Stuart United Methodist Church, 101 E Blue Ridge St., Stuart. For more information call (757) 746-2106.
