WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
COMMUNITY MEAL/BIBLE STUDY: 6 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment provided by Senior Melodies; 11 a.m.; John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
BUFFALO RIDGE CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Steve Allen, topic: role as Emergency Management Coordinator, paid ambulance service, Special Ops and Hazmat team, training equipment, other assistance offered, and fire safety. 7 p.m., Sycamore Baptist Church. For more information, call Sgt. Dustin Foley or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
STUART FARMER’S MARKET: 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.
MUSIC NIGHT: concessions 5 p.m., $4 donation for admission, open mic at 5:30 p.m., Larry Sigmon and Martha Spencer with their unique sound of the mountains.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
11TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR: jewelry, wooden bowls, quilts, candles, crafts, etc. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart. For more information, call (276) 694-5273. Proceeds to benefit Patrick County Alzheimers Group, LLC.
FREE MOVIE: “Free Birds,” family friendly movie, free, 10:30 a.m., Hylton Library at Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
BINGO: “Thanks for Giving” Bingo, doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m.; all proceeds benefit Mimi’s Family Fund Endowment. Cash coverall, door prizes, silent auction, food includes BBQ plates, sandwiches, chips, drinks, dessert $8. Donations accepted for local food bank. Ararat Ruritan Building, 144 Ararat Highway, Ararat.
BBQ DINNER: dine in or take out, 4 to 7 p.m., $10 adult plate includes: barbecue, pinto beans, potatoes, slaw, bread, dessert, and drink.) $5 children’s plate (12 and younger) includes: barbecue, potatoes, dessert, and drink.) Barbecue by the pound available. Patrick Springs Fire Department.
FALL DINNER AND AUCTION: chicken or ham plates, adults $7, children $3; dinner served from 4 to 6 p.m., auction at 6:30 p.m., Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church.
PRESENTATION: 3 of 3, Reducing Hypertension Naturally, 3-part presentation by Dr. David DeRose, 7 p.m., free event, Stuart Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Patrick Avenue, Stuart.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
VETERAN’S DAY PARADE: hosted by The Patrick County Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard, parade begins at 3 p.m., starting at West Blue Ridge Street, turning down North Main Street. A ceremony will be held after the parade in front of the Patrick County Veteran’s Memorial building in Stuart.
OPEN HOUSE: food, music, door prizes, 1 to 3 p.m., Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Department and Vesta Rescue building, Meadows of Dan.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: items for Operation Christmas child shoebox drop-off, 6 to 8 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
BLOOD DRIVE: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
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.
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.
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.
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.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: items for Operation Christmas child shoebox drop-off, 9 to 10 a.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
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.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
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.
