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 9
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 10
BUFFALO RIDGE CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: AirCare will land their helicopter and talk about their equipment, medical capabilities, and billing process; for information call Sgt. 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.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: Master Gardners, Blue Ridge Therapy will be doing blood pressure checks, music with F.A.R.M. T.E.A.M.; 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/ROOK: music by Jim Philpott, Tim Stegall and friends; dancing permitted; 10 a.m. to noon; rook game 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; breakfast and lunch available for a cost; HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
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 with DJ, concessions available; 2-6 p.m., DeHart Park Pool, Stuart.
FAMILY FUN DAY: inflatables, 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.
BINGO: doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.; prizes include bags, jewelry, gift cards, food cards, other prizes; door prizes; prizes from Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren, Sabika, Vera Bradley, and more; twenty cards and door prize tickets $25; second pack of cards additional $15; no sharing cards; food and refreshments available beginning at 5 p.m.; proceeds used for maintenance and enhancement of facilities; Lambsburg Community Center, Lambsburg.
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.
MONDAY, MAY 14
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: rook 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bible study by Karl Hoyer 11 a.m. in room six; breakfast and lunch available at a cost; HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
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.
PATRICK HENRY PATRIOTS MEETING: 6 to 8 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
FRIDAY, MAY 25
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: Team Nurse doing 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.
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
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.
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.
