FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
FARMERS MARKET: music by the F.A.R.M. T.E.A.M., locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items, and more; 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
PHILPOTT PROJECT CELEBRATION: 65th anniversary celebration, free, tours at the dam, exhibitors and displays, games and activities for youngsters, K-9 bomb dog demonstration, food available for purchase, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Philpott Lake and Dam, 1058 Philpott Dam Rd., Bassett. For more information, call (276) 692-8938.
MOONSHINE MEMORIES: vintage vehicle (bring yours), prize drawings, bring a chair or blanket, $10 wristband, music by Pan Parrot Steel Drum Band, games, 50-50 drawing, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4087 Snow Creek Road, Franklin County.
9TH ANNUAL BUG SPLAT RIDE: registration is at 10 a.m., ride leaves at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Winston-Salem, N.C. Coordinated by the New Life Bikers. DeHart Park, Stuart.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
HANDY FAMILY REUNION: descendents and relatives of Sam and Elizabeth Handy, doors open at 10:30 a.m., meal begins at 1 p.m., bring a covered dish to share, family pictures, musical instruments, and donation to cover the cost of the use of the building. Patrick Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
HOMECOMING: music by The Glory Road Singers at 10:15 a.m., homecoming service 11:15, lunch will follow.
CHURCH SINGING: The Gospel Intruders featuring Anthony Davis, 4 p.m., Samaria Holiness Church, 2892 Salem Hwy.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
TUESDAY MARKET: locally grown items, 3 to 6 p.m., Last Tuesday market of the season. Stuart Farmers Market, Stuart.
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM: led by a trained Lifestyle Coach, weekly meetings conducted, learn how to change your lifestyle and prevent type 2 diabetes, 5 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church. For more information, call (276) 699-3341.
ALZHEIMER’S GROUP MEETING: organizational meeting, 6:30 p.m., Vesta Community Building, Vesta.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
FARMERS MARKET: Reynolds Homestead cooking demo, locally grown produce, fruit, meats, eggs, baked items, and more; 8 a.m. to noon, Stuart Farmers Market.
BLOOD DRIVE: 1 to 6 p.m., to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767; Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Rd., Bassett.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
BINGO: doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m., food available for purchase, prizes include cash and various items, $30 pack includes 20 games, two cover-alls, 1 speed round game, and 10 door prize tickets, proceeds go to EPIC Youth Group, Hunter’s Chapel Assembly, 3057 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.
COMMUNITY SUPPER: free community hotdog supper, 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Rd., Stuart.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30-MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
REVIVAL: special singing, preaching by Brother Rickey Rogers, 7 p.m., Dan River Baptist Church.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM: led by a trained Lifestyle Coach, weekly meetings conducted, learn how to change your lifestyle and prevent type 2 diabetes, 5 p.m., Stuart United Methodist Church. For more information, call (276) 699-3341.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: country ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, homemade biscuits, gravy, apples, and more, donations go towards repair and remodeling of the building, 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Rd, Ararat.
LADIES RETREAT: free community event for women of all ages, guest speaker Anne Van Curen, “Jesus, the Greatest Storyteller.” Music and more, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., lunch provided, Grace Baptist Church, 14087 JEB Stuart Highway, Stuart. For more information, visit hisgraceforyou.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
75 ANNIVERSARY AND HOMECOMING: speaker Bishop Tommy McGhee, special music by Avery Road, 10:30 a.m., 75 years celebration, covered dish following services, Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. For more information, call (276) 694-6357 or visit PSPHC.org.
