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: local produce, meats, eggs, baked items and more, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
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, NOVEMBER 9
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by Johnny Joyce, bring sandwiches or a dessert to share; for information on upcoming senior events and trips call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917, 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
BUFFALO RIDGE COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Smith River Rescue Squad members discussing the soft billing they will begin January 1, 2018; for information call Deputy Dustin Foley or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Sycamore Baptist Church.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10
VETERANS BALL: free, music, dancing and refreshments; all veterans invited, wear your Sunday best as you are honored and thanked for your courage and commitment; veteran may bring a guest but space is limited so please RSVP by calling (276) 403-4764; sponsored by Martinsville Eyecare Center and Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care; 2 to 5 p.m., Spencer Penn Centre, 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: sponsored by Volunteer Services, vendors, jewelry, pottery, primitive and handmade gifts, baked goods and more; portion of the proceeds supports initiatives of Volunteer Services, for information call (276) 236-1722; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room and classroom (both on ground floor), Galax.
ALZHEIMER’S BINGO: all game prizes worth $20; door prizes include reclining chair, $50 Mastercard and $25; prize tickets: $1; all proceeds benefit Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC, food served by New Beginnings Church and Peters Creek Church to send children to camp; doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
MUSIC NIGHT: admission: $4, music by Skyline Drive and Marshall Brothers and High Road; concessions available at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., bands to follow, Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
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: local produce, meats, eggs, baked items, Lions Club brooms and more, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: variety of items for sale including jewelry, pottery and handmade items, portion of the proceeds support initiatives of Volunteer Services, for information call (276) 236-1722; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Twin County Regional Healthcare, Twin County Room and the classroom (both on ground floor), Galax.
MUSIC: by Jim Philpott with Tim Stegall and Friends, lunch for sale; 10 a.m. to noon; HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: interested vendors should call (276) 694-5273 for information, proceeds will benefit the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.
VETERANS DAY PARADE: the Sammy Martin VFW Post 7800 is looking for veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam to ride in the parade, cars will be provided and signs will identify which war the veterans served in; call Roy Jones at (276) 930-4571 for information; veterans and church groups, classic cars or vehicles, Scout troops, Patriot Riders, etc., invited to participate, no entry fee; line up at 1 p.m. on Wood Brothers drive, call Clyde Thomas at 930-2117 or Thomas Inman at 694-3800 for information; parade begins at 2 p.m., ends at the Patrick County Administration Building, Stuart.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: Tackfully Teamed riders will demonstrate their horseback riding skills to songs from the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” spaghetti lunch with drink served after the performance ($5 per plate); proceeds go to the Roof for a Hoof project to build a partially covered arena in the riding ring; Tackfully Teamed is a non-profit organization specializing in therapeutic horseback riding for persons of all ages with disabilities; Tackfully Teamed Riding Academy, 7975 Henry Rd., Henry.
BARBECUE DINNER: dine in or take out; adult plate with barbecue, pinto beans, potatoes, slaw, bread, dessert and drink is $10; child’s plate with barbecue, potatoes, dessert and drink is $5 (for ages 12 and under); barbecue by the pound available, sponsored by the ladies” auxiliary; 4 to 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department.
CONCERT: featuring The Faithful Travelers from Martinsville, 6 p.m., Samaria Holiness Apostolic Church of God, 2892 Salem Hwy., Stuart, pastor: Linda Thomas; elder: James A. Hatcher.
VETERANS’ DAY CELEBRATION: honoring veteran residents; national anthem, flag ceremony, pinning ceremony, ribbon cutting for new veterans’ hall, refreshments, 9:30 a.m., Blue Ridge Therapy Connection, Stuart.
FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY: hosted by Cub Scout Pack 69 and Boy Scout Troop 69; scouts will honor the symbol of our country and retire flags which have served their useful life; for details contact George Stovall or Sandra Heath at (276) 694-3121, extension 3, 4 p.m., Patrick Springs Park, Ball Park Rd., Patrick Springs.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
ACOUSTIC ENDEAVORS CONCERT: bluegrass and Americana music by Acoustic Endeavors from Roanoke and local musician Tommy Morse; tickets: $8 for ages 16 and older, free for those 15 and younger; tickets available at the door or by calling (276) 694-7181; light refreshments during intermission; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane, Critz.
OPEN HOUSE: food, music by Johnny Joyce, Garland Cockram and Friends, door prizes, raffle; 1 to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Fire Department and Vesta Rescue Building, Meadows of Dan.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13
ROOK: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., crochet from 10 a.m. to noon, Bible study from 11 a.m. to noon, HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett.
MONDAY-MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13-20
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.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
LIONS CLUB MEETING: learn what it means to be a Lion, those interested in joining the club are welcome to attend; 6:30 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
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.
LET’S PAINT: paint a snowman picture and help the Caring Hearts Free Clinic; refreshments and a glass of wine included, $40 per person; call (276) 694-7181 to register, 6 to 8 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane, Critz.
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.
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.
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.
