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 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.
TRUNK OR TREAT: 5 to 7 p.m., Fairystone Baptist Church, Route 57.
TRICK OR TREAT: 5 to 7 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park 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.
RUSSELL CREEK CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker Deputy Ronnie Williams, topic: animal control, 7 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church. For more information, call Deputy Jason Kruse or Sheriff Dan Smith at (276) 694-3161.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
STUART FARMER’S MARKET: tool sharpening available (for a fee), 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.
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.
BIG COUNTRY BUFFET BREAKFAST: country hame, sausage, bacon, hog-jowl, eggs, gravy: red-eye sausage, homemade biscuits, grits, apples, juice and coffee. Adult $7, children $3, 6 to 10 a.m., Spencer Ruritan Building.
INDOOR YARDSALE/VENDOR EVENT: hosted by Illumination Teen Ministry, hot dogs and snacks available, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
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.
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: annual meeting, election of officers will take place, reports given by committee chairmen, refreshments and show and tell after, 10 a.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd. If Floyd County schools are closed or delayed due to weather, there will be no meeting.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
COMMUNITY MEAL/BIBLE STUDY: 6 p.m., Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
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., the parade follows the same route as the Christmas parade – starting at West Blue Ridge Street, turning down North Main Street, down South Main Street and ending at Commerce Street. A ceremony will be held after the parade in front of the Patrick County Veteran’s Memorial building in Stuart.
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.
