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.
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.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS IN ROCKFORD: sponsored by the Rockford Preservation Society; Thurs. program includes music by Dr. Gena Poovey accompanied by Adam Rudisell;/ CandelFirth by Susie Cooper and Randy Candelaria, Kelsey Stanley, Ashley and Devin Matthews, Marshall Brothers and High Road and Surry Central High School chorus; Fri. program: Dr. Poovey, Fiddle Dee Dee, Kelsey Stanley, Ashley and Devin Matthews, Johnny and Wendy Dearmin, Gene Anderson and Reel Shady, and the Limestone College Chorus; refreshments served following programs; shuttle van service available beginning at 6:30 p.m. from the Rockford Baptist Church parking lot; 7:30 p.m., 1914 Rockford Methodist Church, historic village of Rockford, Surry County, N.C.
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.
GRAND ILLUMINATION TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: tree is decorated with ornaments made by county art students, holiday music by the Stuart Presbyterian Church bell choir and the Patrick County High School Praise and Worship Team, 6 p.m., in front of the courthouse, Stuart.
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.
PATRICK COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE: theme: “Gearing Up for the Holidays,” grand marshal: Clay Campbell, president of Martinsville Speedway; awards for winning parade entries; entry fee: $20, $5 extra for late entries, horse and rider enter for $5. fire and rescue, no fee (no ATVs or 4-wheelers due to insurance liability); for information call Chris Prutting at (276) 692-7195 or visit “Patrick County Christmas Parade” on Facebook or email questions to pcchristmasparade@gmail.com; line up begins at noon on Wood Brothers Drive, be lined up by 1:30 p.m., parade begins at 2 p.m., Blue Ridge St. to Main St. to downtown Stuart.
BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and desserts for sale, doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuart Elementary School.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST FUND-RAISER: donations accepted, 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center.
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: food provided by the Patrick County Shooting Education Team; music includes an open stage performance at 4:45 p.m., The Country Boys at 6 p.m., and Chords of Faith at 7 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.
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.
GUEST SPEAKER: Rev. Robert Webster and choir from Mount Airy, N.C.; 3 p.m., Samaria Holiness Church, 2892 Salem Hwy., Stuart, off Rt. 8; pastor: Linda Thomas, elder: James A. Hatcher.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: annual Christmas party and potluck luncheon, bring a food item; voluntary gift exchange; bring a good quality yard of fabric or two 1/2 yard pieces valued at around $12, wrap gift and identify with a favorite recipe card; 10:30 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5
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, DECEMBER 6
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.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
CHRISTMAS VENDOR EVENT: only one vendor per direct sales company, set up fee: $15; call Joni Martin at 930-2811 for information, 5 to 9 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School gym.
PTO MEETING: Santa will visit with the children, cookies will be served, 6:30 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School auditorium.
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEETING: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, Critz.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: concessions, silent auction, vendor tables set up for Christmas shopping; all proceeds benefit the school PTO, to reserve a table or donate an item for the auction call the school at (276) 952-2424; doors open at 5 p.m., concert begins at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Elementary School.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Santa will be there for photos, breakfast and lunch available for purchase; many vendors, for information call Connie N. nester at (276) 952-8885 or (276) 952-8664; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9-10
CHRISTMAS DRAMA: “The Real Meaning of Christmas,” free, call (276) 629-6088 or visit Facebook.com/fairwaychurch for information, 6 p.m., Fairway Baptist Church, 9427 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett.
LIVE OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS DRAMA: “Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb,” 6 and 7:30 p.m., Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6561 N.C. 8 Hwy. N., Lawsonville, N.C.; from Stuart take Hwy. 8, church is located just past the state line.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by One Accord, bring finger foods to share, for information on upcoming Patrick County Senior events and trips, call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917, 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
LIVE NATIVITY: 6 to 8 p.m., Mayberry Presbyterian Church off
the Blue Ridge Parkway, at mile marker 180; 1127 Mayberry Church Rd., Meadows of Dan.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
CHRISTMAS PLAY: “O Glorious Day, The Best Is Yet to Come,” written by Judy Foley; 6 p.m., Fairystone Baptist Church.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: music and special guest: the Innkeeper’s wife; 6:30 p.m., reception after the program, Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, Patrick Springs; pastor: Tom Warren.
