WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11
REVIVAL SERVICES: with Rev. Van Bloss of Gastonia, N.C., 7 p.m., Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church.
REVIVAL: with Evangelist Rayton Puckett; music by: Mon., Joe Cerino; Tue., Eric Sheppard; Wed., Kelly Ratcliff; for information call Pastor Mark Wright at (276) 692-8775 or (276) 694-4448; 7 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 142 First Southern Drive, Patrick Springs.
COMMUNITY APPLE PEELING: volunteers needed to help get apples ready for apple butter making, lunch provided, 8 a.m. until, Woolwine Fire Department.
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, OCTOBER 12
APPLE BUTTER/FRIED APPLE PIE MAKING: volunteers needed to work, lunch provided, apple butter begins at 4 a.m., pie making in the cottage begins at 8:30 a.m., Woolwine Fire Department grounds.
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by the Glory Road Singers; bring a favorite dish 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, OCTOBER 13
APPLE BUTTER MAKING: volunteers needed to make apple butter for the Woolwine October Festival, Woolwine Fire Department grounds.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN: seasonal vegetables, apples, jams, baked items, meats, eggs and crafts; cooking demonstration by the Reynolds Homestead, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
MUSIC: by Jim Philpott and Friends, 10 a.m. to noon, Rook, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., gym and walking area provided for a fee, for information call (276) 629-1369; HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett.
MUSIC NIGHT: with Don Smith and the Foggy Mountain Boys and Jason Harris and Friends, admission: $4; concessions available at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., bands to follow, Spencer-Penn Center.
FALL FESTIVAL: free admission, cake walk, basket raffle, bingo, 3-point shoot-out, music and dancing, face painting, baked goods and cotton candy available, games, candy and prizes, hot dog supper, bouncy house, vendor bazaar, inflatables; carnival games and inflatables band is $10; 6 to 9 p.m., Stuart Elementary School.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
WOOLWINE OCTOBER FESTIVAL: free admission, music, dancing, crafts for sale (craft vendors are welcome at no charge, call 276-229-8241 for information); apple butter sale, bake sale, hot dogs and ham plates available, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department grounds, Woolwine Hwy., Woolwine.
LORD’S ACRE SALE: crafts and homemade treasures available; auction to feature a handmade quilt and other items from the churches, along with a vehicle donated by Nelson Auto; food available, music by various groups from the participating churches; doors open at 7 a.m., auction at 10 a.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.
FREEDOM FEST: free food, live worship music, powerful testimonies; worship by Limitless, SwiftCreek, Faith Community Church and Compassion Church of Axton; bring a lawn chair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Faith Community Church, 3836 iron Bridge Rd.
HYMN SINGING: 3 p.m., followed by light dinner, Jacks Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Jacks Creek Road just off Rt. 8 near Woolwine.
BINGO NIGHT: proceeds benefit CCDF Fire and Rescue Squad; prizes from assorted vendors, also prizes for the guys; hot dogs, chips, drinks and desserts for sale; $20 for 20 games, additional $10 for cover all and 10 door prize tickets or $5 for cover all and one door prize ticket; doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Peters Creek Community Building.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
PANCAKE DAYS: 52nd annual event; sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club and the Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Department; all you can eat menu: buckwheat or buttermilk pancakes, gravy, sausage and drink; $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, under five eat free; sausage by the pound also available, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE: for the Lord’s Acre Sale, pennies for the Penny House will be collected, 7 p.m., Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church.
HOMECOMING: special music by Dustin Pyrtle (from Doyle Lawson’s band) and friends at 10 a.m., guest speaker: Rev. Robert Phaup at 11 a.m., dinner in the fellowship hall to follow the service, Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
ROOK/BIBLE STUDY: gym room with exercise equipment and walking area (fee required), Rook, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bible study, 11 a.m. (room 6), crochet, 10 a.m.; HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett.
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: business meeting followed by show and tell; election for 2018 officers; 10 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
PATRICK COUNTY LIONS CLUB MEETING: learn about the Lions Club and its role in the community; guest speaker: Lowell Skelton, last year’s president; club is still recruiting new members, for information contact Lion Chairman Angela Dancy at mariewagoner53@gmail.com; 6:30 p.m., Pacific Bay Steak and Seafood Restaurant, Hwy. 58, Patrick Springs.
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; 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
SURVIVAL 101: make a small kit to use in your home or car in case of an emergency; get useful tips and ideas to implement in case of an emergency; small snack provided during class, cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members; pre-register at (276) 957-5757, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
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.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: market bag raffle; seasonal vegetables, apples, jams, baked items, meats, eggs and crafts for sale; 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
BENEFIT AUCTION: proceeds go to Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; all new merchandise, cash or check, concessions on site; 6 p.m., Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department, 17815 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Ridgeway.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: games, food and more, 6 to 9 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: Saturday Night Opry with The Goodfellas, Ralph McGee, Rex McGee, Teddy Barneycastle, John Garris, Roger Handy, Denny Alley, Marcie Horne, Jason Harris, Michael Ray Fain, Angela Hill, Johnny Joyce, Tommy Morse, Junior Cassady and others; instrument show (buy or sell, vendors in the same building as the music) and food sales begin at 2 p.m., music begins at 5:30 p.m., Rotary Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
SINGSPIRATION: featuring the Mt. Nebo Church choir, refreshments served following the singing, 6 p.m., Critz Baptist Church, 3284 Dogwood Rd., Critz.
HAMBURGER STEAK SUPPER: meal includes baked potato, slaw, dessert and drink; 4 to 7 p.m., Moorefield Store Fire Department.
MEN’S MINISTRY FALL CHALLENGE: speaker, fellowship, challenge, lunch, door prizes, all men welcome, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, 260 Spring Rd., Patrick Springs.
APPLE DUMPLING FESTIVAL: call the Town Office at 694-3811 for information; 5K at 8 a.m.; music, crafts, food, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Stuart.
HAUNTED HOUSE/TRUNK OR TREAT: 6 to 9 p.m., Patrick Springs Primary School.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
PANCAKE DAYS: 52nd annual event; sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club and the Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Department; all you can eat menu: buckwheat or buttermilk pancakes, gravy, sausage and drink; $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, under five eat free; sausage by the pound also available, $8 per plate; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
OLD FASHIONED DAY: lunch to follow the 11 a.m. worship service, no Sunday night service, True Gospel Baptist Church, Rt. 8 south beside Patrick County High School.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: pancakes, gravy, country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, baked apples, homemade biscuits and coffee/orange juice; adult plate: $7, child’s plate: $3.50; eat in or take out, call in orders to 930-2113; sponsored by the fire dept. and ladies’ auxiliary; 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park Hwy., Stuart.
FALL FROLIC BINGO: $20 donation includes 20 games (three per card) and four door prize tickets; prizes are fall items; coverall cars available, door prizes after each game; hot dogs, drinks and desserts for sale; all proceeds go to the Francisco VFD Ladies’ Auxiliary projects; doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Francisco Community Building, 7100 NC 89 West, Westfield, N.C.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
WILLIS GAP COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH: guest speaker: Deputy Ronnie Williams, animal control officer; for more information call the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Willis Gap Community Center.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
JOB FAIR: sponsored by the Economic Development Authority; companies interested in participating should call Rebecca Adcock, executive director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce; 2 to 7 p.m., community room, Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
