Vendors needed for the 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 10 at Rotary Field in Stuart. Interested vendors call (276) 694-5273. Proceeds benefit Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24
DMV 2 GO: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) connect provides common DMV transactions including driver’s license; ID cards for children and adults; vehicle titles and registrations; compliance summaries; disabled parking placards, and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College Stuart Site, 212 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
FARMERS MARKET: seasonal produce, pumpkins, fall greens and more, Stuart Farmers Market, Stuart.
VERA BRADLEY BINGO: doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., $25 buys 60 cards with 3 cards per game, 2 coveralls, 1 door prize, concessions available, Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer-Penn Road, Spencer.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: dinner at 5:30 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., costume contest in the gym, concessions, disco room, cake walk, fun slide, moon jump, sand art necklaces and tattoos. Door prizes, basket winners, and raffle ticket will be drawn and announced at 8:30 p.m., Admission for adults $3, students $2, youngsters 4 and younger are free, Woolwine Elementary School, Woolwine.
FLU SHOT DRIVE-THRU CLINIC: free seasonal flu vaccines for adults will be given from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuart Rotary Field, 264 Woodland Drive, Stuart.
HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST: music, games, door prizes, family friendly costumes, admission $5 donation, 8:30 a.m. to noon, HJDB Event Center (Old Bassett High School), 3289 Riverside Drive, Bassett.
OPEN JAM: music, food, family-friendly, 7 to 10 p.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
BBQ DINNER: 31st annual BBQ pork dinner with baked beans, potatoes, slaw, dessert, and drink $8 per plate, eat in or carry out, noon to 6 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, 4711 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.
DONATION COLLECTION: Donations for HOPE Charitable Services in Portsmouth, Va. Items needed: new or lightly used and recently cleaned coats and blankets – no clothing; unwrapped Christmas toys for boys and girls, ages 4-15; non-perishable food/household supplies. Collection at Harvest Worship Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CABIN FEVER FALL FLING 3: Kevin Dodson Memorial, gates open 11 a.m., rain or shine, no cover charge, all proceeds will benefit Saint Francis Service Dogs. Live music at 11:30 a.m.. 674 Cole’s Knob Road, Pilot, Va.
SINGING/SUPPER: special singing at 3 p.m., supper at 5 p.m., Conner’s View Primitive Baptist Church, Meadows of Dan.
PUMPKING CARVING: free event, pumpkins to decorate, food available, 3 to 5 p.m., JEB Stuart Rescue Squad, 1258 American Legion Road, Stuart.
TRUNK OR TREAT: trunk or treat, games, cupcake walk, pizza, prizes, and more. 5 to 7 p.m., Ross-Harbour Church, 6260 Elamsville Road, Stuart.
PRESENTATION: 1 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.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING: swap meet, bring your genealogy materials, books, pictures, etc. Refreshments available, open to the public, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dan Valley Community Center, Madison, N.C.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
PANCAKE DAYS: sponsored by Meadows of Dan Ruritans and Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Department, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, intersection at Rt. 58 and Blue Ridge Parkway.
HARVEST BLESSING CELEBRATION: children’s morning service with special music and children’s sermons, 10 a.m., lunch at noon, inflatable “The Mystery House,” games, crafts, Trunk of Treats, Bingo. Mtn. View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mtn. View Church Road, Patrick Springs.
FOLEY REUNION: The Samuel Green and Ruth Boyd Foley annual reunion, 1 p.m., bring your favorite pot luck dinner dish. Paper goods, ice, and accessories will be provided; Patrick Springs Recreation Center.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
STUART SPOOKTACULAR: trick or treating, games, costume contest, lip sync/karaoke, and more; 5:30 to 8 p.m., Main Street, Stuart.
TRUNK OR TREAT: children of all ages invited, 5 p.m., True Gospel Baptist Church, Route 8 South beside PCHS.
HALLOLOO: 5 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
LIGHT THE NIGHT FALL FESTIVAL: bouncy house, slide, face painting, animal balloons, hot dogs, drinks, slushies, games, candy and more, 5:30-8 p.m., Harvest Worship Center, 21225 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Stuart.
TRUNK OR TREAT: hot dog meal, 6 p.m., Collinstown Presbyterian Church, 2868 Collinstown Road, Westfield, N.C.
TRUNK OR TREAT: 5:30 p.m., Creaseys Chapel United Methodist Church, Highway 103, Stuart.
TRUNK AND TREAT: free, candy, S’mores, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, 6 to 8 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 JEB Stuart Highway, Stuart.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
ARARAT RURITAN MEETING: covered dish supper, meeting, 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: Adult plate $8, Children’s plate (12 and younger) $3.50. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and drink; vegetarian sauce available – ask for it. Extra desserts $1.50, eat in or take out; 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go to maintaining property. Local delivery call June at (276) 634-6002. 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Road, Stuart.
FREE MOVIE AT THE PARK: Smokey and the Bandit, free admission, concessions available, bring your own choice of seating, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Patrick Springs Park.
OPEN JAM: music, food, family-friendly, 7 to 10 p.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST: ham, sausage, bacon, gravy, pancakes, eggs, apples, freshly baked biscuits, 7 to 10 a.m., donations accepted, Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat. For more information, call Estelle Wrede at (276) 692-5485 or Otto Hiatt at (276) 251-8548.
16TH ANNUAL KEN ADAMS MEMORIAL TOY RUN: benefits the Patrick County Christmas Cheer Program, registration begins at 11:30 a.m., leave at 1 p.m., $10 entry fee, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, hot dogs available to riders, open to cars, trucks and motorcycles. Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department.
FALL FESTIVAL: corn hole, volleyball, games, bouncy house, marshmallow roast, 3 to 6 p.m., Bassett Worship Center, 7301 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett.
ANNUAL CHICKEN SUPPER/AUCTION: meal 4 to 6 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., New Hope Church of the Brethren, 2007 New Hope Road, Stuart.
BINGO: raffle drawing, food available, doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 JEB Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan.
PRESENTATION: 2 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 4
WALTER FOLEY FAMILY REUNION: bring covered dish and drink, eat at 1 p.m., Fairystone Fire Department.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
ALZHEIMERS MEETING: meeting at 7 p.m., Alzheimers Office located in the basement of Hill’s Tax Services on Buena Vista, Stuart.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
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.
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.
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.
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: with Patrick County Sheriff’s Department, 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building, 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat.