WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
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.
REVIVAL: speaker: Brother Rayton Puckett, special singing, 7 p.m., True Gospel Baptist Church, Rt. 8 south beside Patrick County High School, pastor: J.R.. Shelton.
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
CRITZ COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH: guest speaker: Deputy Ronnie Williams, animal control officer; and Officer Dale Owens of the Department of Games and Inland Fisheries; for information call the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office at 694-3161; 6 p.m., Critz Baptist Church fellowship hall.
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; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
BLOOD DRIVE: 1 to 6 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
LITERACY NIGHT: sponsored by the Beta Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, for prekindergarten through third grade students; featuring Martha Scott’s book “‘What Cheer, What Cheer,’ says the Cardinal; children will participate in story time, make crafts, play a game, have a snack and choose a free book; 6 to 7 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
BARBECUE DINNER: adult plate includes barbecue, pinto beans, potatoes, slaw, bread, dessert and drink for $8; child’s plate (for age 12 and under) includes barbecue, potatoes, dessert and drink for $4; barbecue by the pound also available; sponsored by the ladies’ auxiliary; barbecue by the pound also available, 4 to 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department.
BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, food available, doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy.
VARIETY BINGO GAME: 20 games for $25; prizes from a variety of vendors and include baskets, purses, a knife, tool set, and gift certificates from area restaurants and merchants; door prizes; barbecue and hot dogs will be sold; proceeds used for maintenance and special projects of the community center; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Lambsburg Community Center.
COUNTRY STYLE BREAKFAST: menu: biscuits, eggs, apples, pancakes, sausage; donations accepted to benefit youth ministries; dine in or take out; 7 to 11 a.m., Providence United Methodist Church, Providence Drive, Patrick Springs.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
GOLF TOURNAMENT: sponsored by the Patrick County Cougar Club to benefit Patrick County High School athletics, Captain’s Choice format, green tees and mulligans available for purchase prior to starting the round; $600 per four-person team; email patrickcountycougarclub@gmail.com for information or to reserve team placement, visit www.primland.com for course information; great prizes; lunch included, registration opens at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m., The Highland Course at Primland, Meadows of Dan.
BARBECUE OR CHICKEN PLATES: sponsored by the youth group; meals available for pick-up or dine in and include either barbecue or Italian chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans, roll, drink and dessert; $7 per plate; proceeds benefit the Feed the Funnel and other charitable community endeavors; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.
GUEST SPEAKER: J.D. Walker with J.D. Walker Ministries will speak at 11 a.m., Wayside Community Church, Wayside Rd., just past WHEO, Stuart.
MONDAY, APRIL 3
OPEN SHOP NIGHT: annual $10 fee, use available equipment including ARC and MIG welders, torches, planers, table saw, jointer, wood lathes and other metal and woodworking tools; for information contact Jonathan Wood at jonathan.wood@patrick.k12.va.us or (276) 694-6078, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday nights, Patrick County High School Agriculture Shop, 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart.
PATRICK COUNTY ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: 6 p.m., Alzheimer’s office, basement of Hill’s Tax Service, Stuart.
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: business meeting followed by show and tell theme: “Spring Flowers and Bunnies,” 10 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
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; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
HERBS AND OILS IN THE BIBLE: presentation by LeeAnn Seeley, 7 p.m., Providence United Methodist Church, Providence Drive, Patrick Springs.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 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.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
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; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
SPENCER-PENN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING: new members welcome, first meeting free, yearly subscription $12; see photos, learn new techniques, 6:30 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEETING: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
SABIKA AND LULA ROE BINGO: $30 and $25 packs, bonus game, raffle for a $350 Lowe’s hardware card; silent auction, concessions available; to preorder bingo packs call 251-1117; doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, Ararat.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and drink; vegetarian sauce available (ask for it); adult plates: $7; child’s plate (under 12): $3; 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: food available, admission: $4; music by The WIldmans and Mark Templeton and Pocket Change; doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., groups begin at 6:20 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
SUPERHERO DAY: sponsored by Rotary, Hall Propane and Hutchens Petroleum; come dressed as your favorite superhero for games, crafts, contests, vendors, food, and a fun obstacle course; also see local heroes and touch-a-truck; admission: $5 per child, ages two and under admitted free; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DeHart Park, Stuart.
PIG COOKIN’ CONTEST: barbecue cooked overnight; pig patty raffle, barnival (children’s activities on the ball field, admission $2), antique cars cruise in, Civil War/Revolutionary War encampments, craft and vendor booths, photography exhibit, silent auction, Pig Bike Ride; concert by the Dry Hill Draggers; tickets: $5 in advance and $7 at the door; Spencer-Penn Centre.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, homemade desserts and drink; eat in or take out, donations accepted, 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd., Stuart.
EASTER EGG HUNT: for ages 1-12, hot dog lunch provided afterward for all families; 10:30 a.m., Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.
EASTER EGG HUNT: 3 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
BIANNUAL YARD SALE: proceeds benefit the Creasey’s Chapel Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS); 7 a.m. to noon, Creasey’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 73 Creasey’s Chapel Rd. off Rt. 103.
GOSPEL SINGING: with bluegrass group Swiftcreek; 6 p.m., followed by covered dish meal, Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd., Stuart.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
CONCERT: featuring Larry Sigmon and Martha Spencer; part of the American Music Series; tickets available at the door, $8 for adults, ages 15 and under admitted free; to reserve tickets call (276) 694-7181; refreshments will be served, dancing is encouraged; 2:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Dr., Critz.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKINGHAM AND STOKES COUNTIES, N.C., MEETING: quarterly meeting, speaker: Dr. Douglas Butler, who will share his knowledge and experiences in photographing the North Carolina Civil War Monuments; light refreshments, genealogy books for sale; 2:30 p.m., Madison-Mayodan Public Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, N.C.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9-12
REVIVAL: with Bro. Scott Bishop, pastor of Swan Creek Baptist Church in Jonesville, N.C.; if a ride is needed call (276) 930-4276; for additional information call (276) 694-6941; Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mon.-Wed. at 7 p.m., Christian Faith Baptist Church, Union Bridge Rd., Ferrum.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 10-14
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: noon, followed by lunch in the fellowship hall; Stuart Baptist Church.
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
SUPPORT GROUP FOR RELEASED INMATES: potluck supper followed by a time of sharing information; released inmates, their families an others needing help are encouraged to attend and learn of community services available to assist them; 6 p.m., community room, Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
“LAST SUPPER” RE-ENACTMENT: 7:30 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
EASTER EGG HUNT: in Peter Rabbit’s garden, rain or shine, over 3,000 eggs to find; photos with Peter Rabbit, refreshments; call (276) 694-7161 for information; 10 a.m. to noon, ages 1-5 hunt eggs from 11:30 to noon; ages 6-12 hunt from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Blue Ridge Therapy Connection, 105 Landmark Drive.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
EASTER CELEBRATION: sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast; Easter egg hunt for the children; morning worship service at 10 a.m., Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mountain View Church Rd., Patrick Springs; pastor: Tom Warren.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE: 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall, Stuart Baptist Church.
EASTER SERVICES: sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast, morning worship service at 9:30 a.m., Collinstown Presbyterian Church, 2868 Collinstown Rd., Westfield, N.C., pastor: Shawn Draughn.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES IN DEMENTIA CARE: workshop for caregivers; to reserve a seat, register by April 17; no charge to attend but registration is needed for lunch; call (276) 694-3050 to register; for information visit landmarkassistedlivingcenter.com; workshops on caregiving, registration at 8:30 a.m., workshop from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch and networking; The Landmark Center, Stuart.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
YARD SALE: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, table or space: $15; for information or to reserve a table or space call (276) 952-6395 or (276) 952-2674; food available; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
HAILEY’S HOPE AUTISM AWARENESS AN ACCEPTANCE ONE MILE FUN WALK: free to participate, for more information contact: Wendy Wilson (276) 695-6958 or wendy.wilson@patrick.k12.va.us;; 10 a.m., DeHart Park, Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
DMV 2 GO VISIT: full-service DMV mobile unit, apply for or renew ID card (available for adults, children and veterans), driver’s licenses, take road and knowledge tests, get photo taken; reinstate driving privileges, get a copy of driving record, vehicle titles, licenses plates, decals, transcripts; purchase hunting and fishing licenses an temporary boat registrations; apply for copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce credentials; obtain E-Z Pass Transponders; change address on DMV record, update voter registration address and organ donor status; order disabled parking placards or plates; request a personal ID number to set up a myDMV account, and more, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
CELESTIAL SOULS FOR BRENNER: vendor/craft fund-raiser and cruise in to raise funds for Brenner Children’s Hospital at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.; hosted by Carole-Anne Penn; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
SPRING SWAP MEET: sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Rockinghanm and Stokes Counties, N.C., tables set up in meeting room, copier available, food available but bring a dish to share, free, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Francisco Community Building, 7104 NC Hwy. 89 West, Westfield, N.C.
50TH HOMECOMING: music by Swift Creek Band, 10 a.m., Christian Faith Baptist Church, Union Bridge Rd., Ferrum.
BOOKMOBILE
SCHEDULE
March 29-30: schools closed for spring break.
Monday, April 3: 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meadows of Dan School; 2:05 to 2:55 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-4:55 p.m., Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday, April 4: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School; 2:05-3:15 p.m., Rose Window, intersection of Rt. 8 and Rt. 40 (Charity Hwy.); 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:40 to 4:55 p.m., Roberts Market, Rt. 57.
Wednesday, April 5: 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; 2:30-2:45 p.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:20 p.m., across from Claudville Post Office; 4:25-4:50 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, April 6: 10:30 to 10:40 p.m., Wildwood Acres—off St. Rd. 694; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
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.
