NOW THROUGH MAY 31
PATRICK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FISHING TEAM FUNDRAISER: the team is selling Rada Cutlery’s 100 percent USA made kitchen products, knives, kitchen utensils, gift sets and more; proceeds will be used for next years’ expenses and tournaments; visit radafundraising.com and click on select fundraising group, type PCHS Fishing Team, click on PCHS Fishing Team; when the link is used, the team will receive 40 percent of order.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
COME TO THE TABLE: a 12-step program centered in the word of God and Jesus Christ, the chain breaker; bring hurts, hang-ups and leave them; facilitator: Revonda Anderson; for information call Anderson (276) 229-7462 or Pastor David Heath at (276) 694-7614 or see www.mayomountainchurch.com; meets each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., Mayo Mountain Church.
THURSDAY, MAY 17
FAIRYSTONE/POLE BRIDGE CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Danny Martin; topic: active shootings; for information call Deputy Christian Gilbert or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161; 7 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, Stuart.
FRIDAY, MAY 18
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: pressure canner seal checks; seasonal greens, meats, eggs, baked items and more; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., follow on Facebook for all events at Stuart Farmers’ Market, Stuart.
MUSIC: music at HJDB Jamboree, jam session 6 to 7 p.m., Spiritualaires 7 to 8 p.m., Just Cauz 8 to 9 p.m., concessions available, dancers welcomed, for more information call Judy Potter at (276) 629-8259; HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 18-20
MOTORCYCLE BASIC RIDER COURSE: learn to ride a motorcycle and be prepared for state licensing, class provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training in controlled range conditions; learn basic operation skills such as effective breaking, cornering, obstacle avoidance, safe street riding strategies; manual provided, motorcycles provided or participants use their own; cost $100; register by calling 276-656-5461; Friday 6-9:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College.
SATURDAY, MAY 19
BOOTLEGGER’S BLITZ: USA cycling mountain bike Virginia state championship; rain or shine; call USA Cycling (719) 434-4200 for more info; visit, race; cash payouts to pro/experts, prizes to beginner/sport, medals to first-timers; I.C. DeHart Memorial Park, 2631 Charity Hwy, Woolwine.
SECOND ANNUAL MIMI’S TRIBE RIDE: doors open at 9:30 a.m.; coffee, juice, hot chocolate and muffins will be provided; silent auction; door prize tickets available; 50/50 tickets available; raffle tickets to win a queen sized motorcycle quilt; kickstands up at 11 a.m.; ride to Indian Valley; rain or shine; hot dog feast after the ride at Willis Gap Community Center; all proceeds will benefit MiMi’s Family Fund Endowment at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; for more information contact Cindy or Gary Hoback at (276) 251-7645.
MINI MAKER FAIRE: family-friendly showcase of invention and creativity; gives attendees a glimpse into the future with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits of the latest maker technology, including 3-D printers, laser cutters, virtual reality displays, and woodturning demonstrations; free admission; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Patrick Henry Community College, IDEA Center, 26 Fayette Street, Martinsville.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: music, crafts, games, vendors; music by First Christian Church Choir (10-10:45 a.m.); The Band Confuzion (11-11:45 a.m. and noon to 12:45 p.m.); Marcie Horne (1-1:45 p.m.); CDs (2-3 p.m.); for information call the Town office at (276) 694-3811; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main St., Uptown Stuart.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: pancakes, gravy, country ham, baked apples, sausage, homemade biscuits, bacon, eggs, coffee, orange juice, water; 6:30 to 10 a.m.; adult plate, $7; child plate, $3.50; eat-in or take out; call in orders 930-2113, sponsored by Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department & Ladies Auxilliary; Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Highway, Stuart.
BLACKPOT CHICKEN DINNER: includes baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert for $8 per plate; 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department.
MOUNTAIN TOP FIRE/RESCUE SUPPORT DINNER: pulled pork BBQ, baked beans, slaw, macaroni and cheese, roll, dessert and drink; adult $8, child $5; 4:30 to 7 p.m.; Meadows of Dan Community Center, Meadows of Dan.
JIM AND MARTHA FOLEY FAMILY REUNION: meet at noon, meal at 1 p.m., family and friends bring a covered dish and drink, music, fellowship, games, prizes, fun for everyone, paper products and ice provided, Jack Dalton Park.
MUSIC: doors open 4:30 p.m.; open jam session 4:45 p.m.; Harrison Ridge 6 p.m.; Rich In Tradition starts at 7 p.m.; bring chairs, food is available; for more information call Denny at (276) 694-4232; Rotary Building, Stuart.
SUNDAY, MAY 20
SPRING MUSIC FEST: music by Roger Handy and Friends, The Comptons, and Sue Nester; 5 to 7 p.m., refreshments to follow; Creasey’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Stuart.
SUNDAY, MAY 20-WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
SPRING REVIVAL: speaker Rev. Gary Combs of Minnies Chapel Wesleyan Church; special singing each night; 7 p.m., Collinstown Presbyterian Church, pastor: Shaun Draughn, 2868 Collinstown Rd, Westfield, N.C.
TUESDAY, MAY 22
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: open to the public, anyone who wishes to be placed on the agenda contact Ann Fulcher, Director of Special Education and Support Services, at (276) 694-3163 by noon on May 22; 4 p.m.; Patrick County Office of Piedmont Community Services Building, Stuart.
THURSDAY, MAY 24
ARARAT COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Deputy Ronnie Williams; topic: animal control; for more information, call Deputy Robert Martin at (276) 694-3161; 7 p.m.; Ararat Ruritan Building.
FRIDAY, MAY 25
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: Team Nurse with blood pressure checks; seasonal greens, meats, eggs, baked items and more; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; follow on Facebook for all events at Stuart Farmers’ Market, Stuart.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 25-27
ROANOKE VALLEY SPRING GEM AND MINERAL SHOW: admission $5 (ticket good all three days), children under 16 are free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths from all over the U.S. who can reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems, stones, opals and crystals. Dealers from Brazil, China and Russia will have items and stones unique to their part of the world. Hourly door prizes; grand prize – ring with a precious stone; gift of tumbled stones for kids; for more information call Van at (540) 384-6047; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard, Salem.
GOSPEL SINGING: Friday, music by Primitive Quartet, Chuck Wagon Gang, and The Churchmen, 5:30 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, music by: Kingsmen Quartet, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and The Harvesters Quartet, 5:30 to 10 p.m.; Sunday service: music by The Churchmen, sermon by Curt Ashley, 10:30 a.m. to noon; admission $15 per day or $25 for two days, Sunday service is free, children 12 and younger are free; Dominion Valley Park, Stuart.
FRIDAY-MONDAY, MAY 25-28
8TH ANNUAL FLEA MARKET: sponsored by Stuart United Methodist Church, features four days with 125 vendor spaces; food available; on-site parking; all proceeds from space rental and parking help fund ongoing church programs; located on tenth mile east of M&M Exxon on U.S. 58; for information or reservations call (276) 694-7477.
SATURDAY, MAY 26
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: biscuits, gravy, eggs, ham, sausage, hashbrowns, apples, coffee, juice; $8 per person; sponsored by Community Exercise Group; all proceeds go to Meadows of Dan Community Building; 7 to 10 a.m.; Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan.
MUSIC IN THE PARK: free concert presented by The American Music Series and The Reynolds Homestead; music by F.A.R.M.T.E.A.M.; $5 parking fee; rain or shine; 7 p.m.; Fairy Stone State Park, Shelter #2, Stuart.
MONDAY, MAY 28
TWILIGHT LIGHT MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: honor deceased and living veterans with luminaries that will be placed along the driveway in Patrick Memorial Gardens; sponsored by American Legion Post 105 and Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard; purchase a luminary for a special veteran, $10 each, please indicate if veteran is living or deceased, send information and money to: Gary Griffith, P.O. Box 77, Woolwine, VA 24185; for additional information, call Clyde Thomas (276) 930-2117 or Gary Griffith (276) 930-2708; bring your lawn chair; 8:30 p.m.; Patrick Memorial Gardens.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: 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 maintain the property: for local delivery call June at 634-6002; 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Rd, Stuart.
MONDAY, JUNE 4-THURSDAY, JUNE 7
FAB LAB INNOVATION CAMP: find out what happens when creativity meets technology, hands-on camp, Fab Lab technology used includes laser cutters, 3D printers, and more; campers will take home their creations at the end of camp; cost is $59; open to rising six through eighth grade students; pre-registration required by visiting ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-5461; 9 a.m. to noon; Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville.
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.
MONDAY, JUNE 11-FRIDAY, JUNE 29
VERIZON INNOVATION LEARNING CAMP FOR GIRLS: free program to engage middle school girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); hands-on, immersive learning of design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality and social entrepreneurship; lunch and transportation will be provided; participating students will receive a tablet for the duration of the program; program starts over the summer, plus one Saturday a month throughout the school year; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pre-registration required by visiting ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-5461; Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart Site, Stuart.
MONDAY, JUNE 18-THURSDAY, JUNE 21
MINECRAFT MAKERS CAMP: design your world in Minecraft and 3D print, laser cut, and build your characters out in real life using Fab Lab equipment including laser cutters, 3D printers, and more; cost $59; open to rising six through eighth grade students; pre-registration required by visiting ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-5461; 9 a.m. to noon; Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville.
