WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 6 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett.
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 3
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, Critz.
RUSSELL CREEK CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Andrew Hines from the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office; topic: duties of his job; for information call Deputy Jason Kruse or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161; 7 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church, Stuart.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
BINGO: bags, baskets and gift cards, kids’ games and prizes, door prizes; hot dogs, drinks and snacks for sale; proceeds to benefit Peters Creek Baptist Church youth summer camp; doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
STUART FARMERS MARKET: tool sharpening, fee involved; Patrick County Library will be set up at 9 a.m., seasonal greens, meats, eggs, baked items and more; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Farmers’ Market.
MUSIC/ROOK/FOOD: music by Farmer Brothers, dancing permitted, 10 a.m. to noon; Rook begins at 8:30 a.m.; breakfast and lunch available at a cost; Bible study cancelled until May 7; HJDB Event Center, Riverside Dr., Bassett.
FIRST FRIDAY SUMMER JAM SERIES: music by Chris Owens followed by Urban Soil, May’s featured brewery: New Belgium Brewing; wine by Stanburn Winery; wood-fired pizza from Dogtown Roadhouse; sponsored by Kreager Woodworking; Series sponsors: Patrick County, WHEO Radio, and Blue Ridge Beverage Company; admission $5, kids 12 and under free, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Stuart Farmers’ Market.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 4-5
FIDO’S BIG BASEMENT SALE: indoor yard sale/basement sale sponsored by the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA; antiques, household goods, collectibles, furniture and more; all proceeds benefit the SPCA; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat.; 133 East Main St., Uptown Martinsville.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 4-6
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 5
OPEN HOUSE: free hot dog, chips and drink while they last; open mic from 5 to 8 p.m.; Dominion Valley Park.
BENEFIT FOR PENNY KEITH: to help with medical expenses from surgery for severe acute diverticulitis and future surgeries beginning in June; she has no medical insurance; concessions include barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, pinto beans and cornbread; 50/50 raffle, silent auction, cake auction; singing by the Mountain View Singers and The Hooker Family; for information call Barbara Stanley at (540) 239-5708; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vesta Community Building.
BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club; refreshments: hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, desserts; for information call (276) 952-6395; doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
HUGE YARD SALE: food and many items available; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., family center, Creasey’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Rt. 103.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, MAY 6-9
REVIVAL: with Evangelist Lee Stiltner from Tenn.; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Sun.; 7 p.m. Mon.-Wed., Vesta Pentecostal Holiness Church, 90 Vesta Church Rd., Vesta.
MONDAY, MAY 7
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: business meeting, show and tell and social time; collecting registered quilts for the quilt show (May 14: quilt show check-in at Floyd Center for the Arts; May 15: judging; May 17: hanging quilts; May 18-19: quilt show at Floyd Event Center) from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and noon to 12:30 p.m.; final quilt show activities; meeting begins at 9:30 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
TUESDAY, MAY 8
BLOOD DRIVE: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., John D. Hooker Building at Rotary Field, Stuart. All donors welcome, with or without appointments; sponsored by Keith Gunter of Roger’s Real Estate and Auction; if interested in being a blood drive volunteer call (276) 694-0272.
THURSDAY, MAY 10
BUFFALO RIDGE CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: AirCare will be landing their helicopter and speaking on their equipment, medical capabilities, and billing process; for information call Sergeant Dustin Foley or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161; 7 p.m., Woolwine Fire Department.
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by Senior Melodies; bring your favorite finger foods or cookies to share; for information on upcoming Patrick County Senior events and trips, contact the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917; 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
FRIDAY, MAY 11
MOTHER’S DAY STEAK DINNER: eat in or take out, $20 per person; proceeds fund local projects; includes steak, baked potato, salad, bread, dessert and beverage; sponsored by Rotary Club of Stuart; 4 to 7 p.m., 264 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
MUSIC NIGHT: $4 admission, concessions available, doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., music by Witcher Creek at 6:20 p.m., Skyline Drive at 7:40 p.m.; Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
TRENT FAMILY BINGO FUNDRAISER: to help with funeral expenses and lost wages for Britny who lost her brother and uncle within three days; multiple vendors will be set up; prizes from vendors valued at $20 or more; 50/50; Papa Ray will be selling hotdogs; for more information call Trish at (540) 922-6037; doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m.; Hooker Building at Rotary, Stuart.
SUPERHERO DAY: come dressed as your favorite superhero; games, obstacle course, fun vendors, food available, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., DeHart Park, Stuart.
GRAND SPLASH PUBLIC POOL PARTY: gates open at 1:30 p.m., ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. for new slides; admission $5 for ages four and older, ages three and younger are free; Outdoor Entertainment will be onsite to DJ, concessions available; 2-6 p.m., DeHart Park Pool, Stuart.
FAMILY FUN DAY: Inflatable’s, Emergency vehicles from 10:30 a.m. to noon, bubble station, free haircuts for kids by Amy 10:30-11:30 a.m.; balloons by Phyllis 10 a.m. to noon; arts and crafts; movie time; free food at noon; Concord United Methodist Church Famous ice cream at 12:30; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church, Nettle Ridge Loop, Stuart.
SUNDAY, MAY 13
CRUISE-IN: music by the band, Sugar Loaf Mountain, 5-8 p.m., for more information call (336) 648-2078, Lambsburg Community Center, Lambsburg.
TUESDAY, MAY 15
PATRICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD MEETING: 6 p.m., second floor conference room of the Patrick County Administration Building, use the main entrance for Social Services to enter building, for information call (276) 693-2084.
STUART CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING: annual meeting will be held at 5 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart site, conference room; all landholders and family members are urged to attend.
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-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
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.
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.
FRIDAY-MONDAY, MAY 25-28
8TH ANNUAL FLEA MARKET: sponsored by Stuart United Methodist Church, features four days with 125 vendor spaces with food available; convenient on-site parking; all proceeds from space rental and parking help fund ongoing church programs; come join us for a great weekend of antiques and more; located on tenth mile east of M&M Exxon on Route 58; for information or reservations call (276) 694-7477.
