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.
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.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: for information call 694-5211 or visit www.hisgraceforyou.com, 3 to 7 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
FALL REVIVAL: 7 p.m., Fairystone Baptist Church, 82 Fairystone Church Loop, Stuart.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
VERA BRADLEY BINGO: $25 for 60 cards with three cards per game, two cover alls and one door prize ticket; concessions available at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: seasonal vegetables, apples, jams, baked items, meats, eggs, crafts and tool sharpening available; tool care information from the Patrick County Master Gardeners; 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
WOOD BROTHER FAN APPRECIATION DAY: fun for kids with a bounce house and two other outdoor inflatables, a racing simulator, music and food vendors, the 15-foot Rhody Creek Rooster will be displayed for anyone to sign; raffle for one-of-a-kind items; event from 2 to 8 p.m., all four current Wood Brothers and driver Ryan Blaney will be available for autographs from 6 to 8 p.m.; Wood Brothers Racing Museum, off Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
CROSS COUNTRY TEAM REUNION CANCELED: for the team of 1992.
FREE COMMUNITY HOT DOG SUPPER: good food and fellowship, 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd., Stuart.
HALLELUJAH HARVEST NIGHT: bingo, cake walk, carnival games, food, gospel hayride; all events are free (donations accepted), 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
TRUNK OR TREAT: also games, for information call (276) 930-1530, 5 to 7 p.m., Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Rd., Stuart.
GENEALOGICAL SWAP MEET: electronic devices welcome, wi-fi available, copier available for a fee, refreshments, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., meeting room, Madison-Mayodan Public Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, N.C.
DRUG TAKE-BACK PROGRAM: drop off unwanted prescription medication, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., front office, Patrick County Sheriff’s Office.
GOSPEL SINGING: music by The Joyful Noise and Jason Harris and Friends, no admission but a love offering will be taken, refreshments will be served, all proceeds will go to Christmas Cheer of Patrick County in memory of Mary Beth Fields, 6 p.m., Sycamore Baptist Church, Buffalo Ridge community, Stuart.
SINGING: featuring Phillip Adams, 6 p.m., Hills Grove Baptist Church, Little Dan River Rd., Claudville.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: bacon, sausage, ham, biscuits, gravy, apples, eggs, hash browns, grits, fruit, jelly, coffee and juice; fried apple pies $1.25; adult plates: $7; children’s plates (10 and under): $3; Rangeley Ruritan Building, 609 W. Fieldale, Dillons Fork Rd., Callaway Dr. at Ruritan sign.
FALL FESTIVAL: free pinto beans, cornbread and coleslaw; also free face painting, bouncy house, corn hole, pumpkin painting, bubble station and a mini petting zoo; vendors and more on site; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Painter Farms, 1005 Pilot View Rd., Hillsville, between mileposts 187 and 188 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
FIFTH SUNDAY NIGHT SINGING: with Mike Hall, 7 p.m., Peters Creek Baptist Church, Hwy. 8, Lawsonville, N.C.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31
TRUNK OR TREAT: children of all ages invited, 5 p.m., True Gospel Baptist Church, Rt. 8 south, beside Patrick County High School.
STUART SPOOKTACULAR: free community celebration, trick or treat, inflatables, games and prizes, giant movie screen, table decoration contest, photo booth; 5:30 to 8 p.m.; Main St.; costume contests for pets, children and adults, 6:30 p.m. in front of Mattie B’s; lip sync contest, 7 p.m., runway in front of Mattie B’s.
TRICK OR TREAT: 6 to 8 p.m., The Landmark Center and Blue Ridge Therapy Connection.
TRUNK AND TREAT: free candy, s’mores, hot chocolate and hot apple cider; for information call 694-5211 or visit www.hisgraceforyou.com, 6 to 8 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 14087 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart.
HALLOWEEN EVENT: family friendly, games, spook room, face painting, photo booth, popcorn, drinks and candy; free and open to the public for children of trick-or-treat age. 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., Fairway Baptist Church, 9427 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett.
TRUNK OR TREAT: 5:30 p.m., Creasey’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Hwy. .103, Stuart.
TRUNK OR TREAT: hot dog supper provided for everyone, 6 to 8 p.m., Minnie’s Chapel Wesleyan Church.
TRUNK OR TREAT: also hot dog supper, 6 p.m., Collinstown Presbyterian Church, 2868 Collinstown Rd., Westfield, N.C., pastor: Shaun Draughn.
TRUNK OR TREAT: 5 to 7 p.m., Fairystone Baptist Church, 82 Fairystone Church Loop, Stuart.
HALLOLOO: 5 to 7 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church.
TRUNK OR TREAT: candy and fun, 6 to 8 p.m., Mayo Mountain Church, 3977 Dry Pond Hwy., Stuart.
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.
FALL FESTIVAL: trunk a treat, bouncy house, slide, free hot dogs, slushies and candy; contest for best Bible superhero costume, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Harvest Worship Center, 21225 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Patrick Springs.
TRUNK OR TREAT: 6 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
REFORMATION CELEBRATION: join the congregation in remembering the Reformation, look back at Martin Luther and others, for information call 694-2389, 7 p.m., Abiding Grace Family Worship Center.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
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 2
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
SPAGHETTI SUPPER: menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts, and drinks; vegetarian sauce available (ask for it); adult plates: $8, children’s plates (under 12): $3.50; extra desserts: $1.50; eat in or take out; 50/50 raffle; all proceeds go to maintain the property; for local delivery call June at 634-6002, 4 to 7 p.m., Dobyns Community Center, 1195 Rye Cove Creek Rd., Stuart, one mile north of the Dobyns Rd.
CANDIDATES FORUM: with local candidates, 7 p.m., Red Bank Ruritan Building..
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.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3-5
REVIVAL: speaker: Jason Kerr, Fri. and Sat. at 7 p.m., Sun. at 10:30 a.m., Harvest Worship Center, 21225 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Patrick Springs.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
KEN ADAMS MEMORIAL PATRICK COUNTY TOY RUN: to benefit the Patrick County Christmas Cheer Program; $10 entry fee, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, hot dogs available to all riders; open to cars, trucks and motorcycles; supported by the Red Knights Va. Chapter 11 MC and Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, the Christmas Cheer program and Fairystone Fire Department; for information call Cathy Adams at (276) 930-1530 or Corky Hall at (276) 673-3300 or any Red Knights MC member; registration starts at 11:30 a.m., ride leaves at 1 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department.
BINGO: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, raffle drawings, food (hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and desserts) available; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
CHRISTMAS FOR TOTS/GLITZ CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: vendors, games, activities, photos with Santa, music and food; vendor fee: $35, admission to the event is a toy donation per person; toys will go to children for Christmas; pageant is for all ages newborn to seniors; entrance fee is $30 for newborns and up, senior entrance fee is $15; email independentbusinessagent@gmail.com to register; karate lessons for children and self-defense classes for women led by Grand Master Scott Rutter of Floyd; event is from noon to 6 p.m., kids’ pageant at 2 p.m., senior pageant at 4 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer Penn Rd., Spencer.
PENNIES FOR PAWS FUND-RAISER: money will go to spay and neuter community pets, accepting all change, cash or checks, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lowes Shopping Center, Stuart.
YARD SALE: proceeds will help support the mission work of the church women’s prayer circle, 8 a.m. until, under the picnic shelter, in the event of rain, in the fellowship hall, Critz Baptist Church.
