NOW – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
THE ART OF THE QUILT: TRENDS: more than 40 quilt artists from across the Southeast exhibit work, co-curated by master quilter Linda Fiedler and quilter Betty Blessin. Works by Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild also on display; free admission, Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
SOCRATES CAFE: discussion of ideas, principles, values and beliefs. New general topic each month – offers a respectful environment of open dialogue for exploring new perspectives while reevaluating previous ones. Coffee provided by Henry’s French Roast; free to the public, 5 to 6 p.m., Patrick County Library, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 694-3352.
ARARAT COMMUNITY WATCH: guest speaker: Valeria Hairston and Nancy Bell from Virginia Department of Health, topic: Patrick County Health Assessment. Attendees are encouraged to bring a covered dish for the meal, 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat. For more information, call Deputy Robert Martin or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161.
FAIRYSTONE/POLE BRIDGE CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Patrick County Circuit Court Clerk, Sherri Hazlewood, 7 p.m., Fairystone Fire Department. For more information, call (276) 694-3161.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
STUART FARMER’S MARKET: Last Friday market of the season. Fresh locally grown vegetables. Cool season crops such as spinach, lettuce, broccoli, potatoes and more. Baked items, eggs, meats, and crafts, 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmer’s Market.
FROM PHOTOGRAPHS TO FABRIC PATTERNS: Dawn Flores, creative director for The Forest Project, tells the story of how she collaborated with other artists to document a 60-acre urban forest clear-cut for development. Flores has created over 1,000 fabric patterns from photographs she took. Slide presentation, question and answer, view fabric samples; free admission, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
THANKSGIVING BOSTON BUTT FUNDRAISER: orders are being taken, will be cooked and sold on Nov. 16. $30 per cooked whole butt. Mtn. Home Masonic Lodge #263, 111 Buena Vista Avenue, Stuart. Call Benny Baliles at 694-3476; Chad Corns at 692-8652; Jim Litten at 694-2449; Jack Williams at 694-5300; JW Young at 692-6625 to order.
FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: music by The Hutchens and Olivia Jo. $5 donation at the door, space for dancing, concessions available. 6 to 9 p.m., HJDB Event Center, Bassett.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: items for Operation Christmas child shoebox drop-off, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
FREE MOVIE: Movie: Nut Job 2, free movie and refreshments, 10:30 a.m., Patrick County Library, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 694-3352.
HOME ALONE THANKSGIVING MEAL: if you are unable to have a Thanksgiving meal, attend the Thanksgiving meal, takeout orders will be available, deliveries can be made in the Ararat area only. If you plan to attend, call (276) 251-7232; 4 to 6 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, 4711 Ararat Highway. For more information, call Joseph or Lori Easter at (276) 251-7232.
HAMBURGER STEAK DINNER/CASH RAFFLE: sponsored by Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary; menu: hamburger steak, slaw, french fries, roll, baked beans, drink, and dessert; adult plate $7, child plate $3.50; dinner 4 to 6:30 p.m., cash and door prize raffle 7 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Highway, Virginia 57 West, Stuart.
PCMA: doors open at 4:30 p.m., open jam session 4:45 p.m., Roger Handy & Friends 6 p.m., Route 8 Ramblers 7 p.m., bring chairs, food will be available, Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION/SINGING: singing and lunch to follow, 11 a.m., Mtn. View Church of God of Prophecy, Mtn. View Church Road, Patrick Springs.
MATINEE CONCERT: doors open at 12:30 p.m., food truck will be on site for lunch, music by Forever Young at 2 p.m., children’s activities, admission $4 donation, Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: items for Operation Christmas child shoebox drop-off, 1 to 4 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
SECOND ANNUAL THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY HYMN SINGING: come hear quality, local musicians and sing your favorite hymns, lite refreshments will be served, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Stuart Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Patrick Avenue.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: items for Operation Christmas child shoebox drop-off, 9 to 10 a.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: Beverly Wisler will demo different options for making rag rugs. Anyone that has a rag rug is encouraged to bring to the meeting; Scattered Threads group will meet after the meeting; 10 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd. If Floyd County Schools are closed or delayed due to weather, the meeting will not be held.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
THANKSGIVING SUPPER: free supper for seniors 65 and older living in zip codes 24120 and 24177. For home delivery, call (276) 952-2775 or (276)952-2487 by Sunday, Nov. 18. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center. For more information, call Patsy Harrell at (276) 952-2775.
GENEALOGY CLUB MEETING: Carroll County Genealogy Club meeting, 6 p.m., presentation by Bill Hurst, Club Library in the Historic Courthouse, Hillsville.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
MEADOWS OF DAN CHRISTMAS PARADE: 3 p.m., free, Meadows of Dan.
LEWIS REUNION: descendants of John Robert Lewis and wife, Onie. All relatives and friends invited. Bring a covered dish, noon to 5 p.m., donations will be accepted for cemetery care; Vesta Community Center, 149 Community Lane, Vesta. For more information, call Barbara Lewis at (276) 952-5596.
TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION: hot drinks, holiday cheer, a Tiny Nutcracker suite, live seasonal music, courtyard tree lighting at nightfall; free admission; 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Chateau Morrisette, 287 Winery Road, Floyd.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: hosted by Piedmont Arts; crafts, hot chocolate, caroling, free admission, 4 to 5 p.m., Gravely-Lester Art Garden, 207 Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
GRAND ILLUMINATION TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: shop local merchants and collect holiday stamps for a chance to win free prizes; 6 p.m., Uptown Stuart, Main Street.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: homemade soups, chili, and desserts available along with hamburgers and hotdogs; Christmas room, White Elephant room, and a Book room; baked goods and free coffee and hot chocolate; dine in or take-out available all day, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stuart United Methodist Church. For more information, call (276) 694-3322.
MISTLETOE MARKET: purchase gifts, baked items, decorations and much more, everything is handmade by vendors; hot apple cider available for purchase, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Farmer’s Market, 320 Chestnut Street, Stuart.
47TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE: Theme is Sliding into Christmas – Grand Marshal: Dixie Youth O’Zone – Virginia State Champions. 2 p.m., Stuart.
