WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
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.
MOUNTAIN TOP BLOOD DRIVE: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
WEDNESDAY-MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15-20
NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: drop-off hours are: Mon.-Fri., Nov. 13-17, 6 to 8 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun., 1 to 4 p.m., and Mon., Nov. 20, 9 to 10 a.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: $6 donation suggested, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
BOOK DISCUSSION: of “Murphy’s Law” by Rhys Bowen; 3:30 p.m., Hylton Library, Spencer-Penn Centre.
FAIRYSTONE AND POLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING; guest speaker: Investigator Danny Martin, topic: home security; for information call Capt. Ward Stone or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161; 7 p.m., Fairystone Fire Department.
ARARAT COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Stephanie Vipperman, commonwealth’s attorney; for information call the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office at 694-3161; 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
HOME ALONE DINNER: for those who are alone or unable to have a Thanksgiving meal; take-out orders available, deliveries to Ararat area only; for information call Joseph and Lori Easter at (276) 251-7232; 5 to 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, Ararat Hwy., Ararat.
TURKEY SHOOT: every Friday night through Nov. 24, trophy given away each night, factory chokes only, no sleeves or rechokes, food available from the Patrick County Shooting Team, 7 p.m., Smith River Wildlife Club, Charity Hwy., Woolwine.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN: last market for the season; Thanksgiving meal goodies available, fresh greens, baked items, meats, eggs, coffee, tea and more; 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
BINGO: tools, jewelry, home decor and more; $20 for 20 regular games, $30 combo packet includes 20 regular games, two bonus game cards and 12 door prize tickets; fund-raiser for the SCC Knights Athletic Club, all proceeds benefit Surry Community College athletics; food available; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m., Surry Community College gymnasium, Dobson, N.C.
MUSIC NIGHT: concessions available, admission: $5; jam session from 6 to 7 p.m., Swift Creek band from 7 to 8 p.m., Jason Harris and Friends from 8 to 9 p.m.; HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY: all first responders will receive a free spaghetti dinner and recognition of their service; vendors, food, music and games; sponsored by Glitz & Glam Events of Spencer, open to the public, free admission; vendors inquire at independentbusinessagent@gmail.com, noon to 6 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, 260 Spring Rd., Patrick Springs.
HIS AND HERS BINGO BENEFIT: proceeds go to Mimi’s Family Fund Endowment at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center to provide aid to patients and families who have been impacted by cancer; door prizes, raffle baskets, bingo prizes and cover all prize of $1,000; barbecue dinner or hot dogs available along with chips, drinks and homemade desserts; doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Club, 4711 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.
SATURDAY MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: “Free Birds,” 10:30 a.m., Patrick County Branch Library.
HAMBURGER STEAK SUPPER/CASH GIVEAWAY: sponsored by the fire department and ladies’ auxiliary; menu: hamburger steak, French fries, baked beans, slaw, rolls, dessert and drink; adult plate: $7; child’s plate: $3.50; eat in or take out, call in orders to 930-2113; dinner from 4 to 7 p.m.; cash giveaway tickets available from fire department members, giveaway begins at 7 p.m.; Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart.
BLACK POT CHICKEN SUPPER: plate includes black pot chicken, baked potato, slaw, rolls, dessert and drink; $8 per plate; 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING HYMN SING: singers will include Jan and Robert Belcher, Bill Banks, and Lisa and Eric Shepherd; come and request a favorite hymn; the church hopes this will become an annual event to be hosted by a different church each year, 4 to 5 p.m., Stuart Seventh-day Adventist Church.
SOUTHSIDE VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR OLYMPIC TRYOUTS: for a travel volleyball program with cost involved; teams will practice twice a week from December until mid-March; $25 tryout fee, register at www.obrvb.org before tryouts; tryouts for grades 6-8, 1 to 3 p.m.; for grades 9-11, 3 to 5 p.m.; Patrick County High School.
PATRICK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING: presentation on World War I by Greg Arens and John Reynolds; some items from the museum’s WWI collection will be on display along with photos of veterans; free, call 694-2840 or 957-2506 for information; 2 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College community room, Stuart.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
PATRICK SPRINGS CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Investigator Steve Austin, for information call Deputy Jesse Pickerel or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department.
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; serving brunch from 11 a.m. to noon, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
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.
FREE THANKSGIVING SUPPER: for seniors age 65 and older in Meadows of Dan (Zip code 24120) and Vesta (Zip code 24177), supper given by local churches, civic organizations and local businesses; delivery available from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., call by Nov. 19 to 952-2775, 952-2431, 952-2849, 952-2051 or 952-2487 for delivery; supper from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Meadows of Dan Community Building.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
DMV MOBILE UNIT VISIT (DMV 2 GO): apply for or renew ID card or driver’s license, reinstate driving privileges, get copy of driving record, obtain vehicle titles, license plates, decals, customer and vehicle transcripts; purchase hunting and fishing license and temporary boat registrations, apply for Virginia birth certificates, update address or voter registration or organ donor status, order disabled parking placard or plates and more; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College site in Stuart.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
LULUROE BINGO: proceeds benefit the Junior Beta Club, tickets are $25 (pre-sale) or $30 at the door; for tickets contact Stacey shepherd at 251-5271 or stacey.shepherd@patrick.k12.va.us; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School cafeteria.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
MISTLETOE MARKET: local handmade crafts, holiday decor with fresh door swags, baked items, coffee, teas, soaps, lavender, and hot cider by the cup for sale; wine tasting and more, shop before the Stuart Christmas parade, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Farmers’ Market, downtown Stuart.
WINTER WONDERLAND SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA: free admission, food available, singing by Called Out Ministries; vendors, games for children, Santa Claus photos available and more; for information on vendor spaces email independentbusinessageant@gmail.com; noon to 6 p.m., singing at 5 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, 260 Spring Rd., Patrick Springs.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
PARENTS’ AFTERNOON OUT: for children ages 2-12, bake Christmas cookies, make Christmas ornaments, act out a Christmas story, sing Christmas songs and watch a Christmas movie; supper provided, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church, Stuart.
