WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
FALL STORY TIME REGISTRATION: for ages two to four (and age five if not in school), programming will start Sept. 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. to noon, theme: “Come to the Circus,” for information call Annie Hylton, children’s librarian, at (276) 694-3352 Mon.-Wed.; registration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Patrick County Branch Library.
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.
YOGA CLASS: free admission, instructor: Cricket Haley, 10 to 11 a.m., HJDB Event Center (enter through the back door), Bassett.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
WHARTON-STUART CAMP OF THE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS: 7 p.m., Reynolds Homestead.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
MUSIC NIGHT: featuring the Mary Jo and Charlie Show, The Southern Gentlemen, and The Hutchens; $4 admission; concessions available, doors open at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., bands begin at 6:20 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN: locally grown vegetables and fruit available, also eggs, meats, homemade baked items and more for sale; market bag giveaway and 4-H student cooking competition beginning at 9 a.m., market open 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
MUSIC: by Jim Stegall and Friends, gospel and bluegrass, 10 a.m., Historic J.D. Bassett Event Center, Riverside Drive, Bassett.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8-9
YARD SALE: proceeds will benefit the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group LLC, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., 684 Peters Creek Drive.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
CAR, BIKE AND TRACTOR SHOW: classes include car/truck, bike and tractor, $15 per entry (call for multi-car discount), firemen’s awards for top 15 cars and trucks, top three bikes and top three tractors and People’s Choice, door prizes for entries, DJ music; biscuits, hot dogs and snacks for sale; for information call Eddie at (276) 692-5820 before 4 p.m. or David at (276) 930-1339 after 4 p.m., check in at 8 a.m., judging starts at 11 a.m., Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department.
HUNTER’S SAFETY CLASS: no charge, those taking the class must pre-register online at vgif.virginia.gov/hunting, then click on “find a hunter education class,” click on “basic hunter education course;” then click on Find and Register on a class near you; enter zip code, scroll down to Basic Hunter Education Course, Meadows of Dan Community Building, click on view event, then register now, and fill out and submit the form; free books available at Meadows of Dan Food Market, 8 a.m., Community Building.
CRUISE-IN: for classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, etc.; music by Stan Bobbitt and the RGB Band; for more information call (336) 648-2078 or pwberrier@gmail.com, concessions, 50/50 raffle; 4 p.m. to dark, Lambsburg Community Center, Lambsburg.
SINGING AND TESTIMONIES: sponsored by Waterwheel Reach Out Ministries; with Gail Bennett, Alan and Margaret Koegler, Merrill Hopkins and Barry and Laura Lea Hutchens, 7 to 9 p.m., Spencer Penn Center, Spencer.
BOWMAN-HORTON REUNION: paper products provided, bring a covered dish, lunch at 1 p.m., Dry Pond Community Building, Hwy. 103.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, syrup, butter, jelly, coffee, tea and juice; donations accepted; 7 to 10 a.m., Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Rd., Ararat.
BELCHER-BOYD REUNION: for descendants of Robert Lester Belcher and wife India Boyd Belcher, covered dish meal begins at 5 p.m., Smith River Wildlife Building, Woolwine.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
WOOD REUNION: for descendants of Alexander and Jane Hopkins Wood; bring a picnic lunch, 10 a.m. until, Meadows of Dan Community Building.
HUGHES FAMILY REUNION: ice and paper products provided, call 692-5507 for information, covered dish lunch at 1 p.m., Hughes family picnic shelter, Trot Valley Rd., Stuart.
CHURCH PICNIC/CHALK ARTIST VISIT: annual picnic will feature artist Dwight Haynes, lunch at 11 a.m., fun and fellowship to follow, Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, 436 Mountain View Church Rd., Patrick Springs.
BLUEGRASS CONCERT: featuring Johnny and Jeanette Williams, part of the American Music Series, admission: $8 for adults, ages 15 and under admitted free, to reserve tickets call (276) 694-7181; bring a picnic and blanket or chair, concert on the lawn, 2:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane, Critz.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
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.
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: fresh produce for sale, 3 to 6 p.m., downtown Stuart.
PATRICK-HENRY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Officer Dale Owens with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries; for information call Deputy Oscar Tejeda or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Department.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
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.
MOUNTAIN TOP BLOOD DRIVE: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
NEW CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: for information call (276) 694-3618, 7 p.m., Five Forks Wesleyan Church.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by One Accord, bring a side dish or dessert 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.
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: eat in or take out, suggested donation: $6; call in orders to 694-3440; 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church, 108 W. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: meets each second Thursday, free meeting for anyone interested in breastfeeding, currently breastfeeding children welcome, for information call (276) 692-4415 or email lllofpatrickcounty@gmail.com; 6 to 7 p.m., Hylton Library, Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
STUART FARMERS’ MARKET: locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, meats and home baked items; knife and tool sharpening, pick up Patrick County Fair entry tags, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
HAMBURGER STEAK SUPPER: menu: eight-ounce hamburger steak, baked potato, coleslaw, rolls, homemade desserts and iced tea/lemonade; dine in or take out; $8.50 per plate, reservations recommended, for reservations call Doris Craighead at (276) 694-6203 or Michael Scott at (276) 694-2673; seating times: 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., Providence United Methodist Church, Providence Dr., Patrick Springs.
MOUNTAIN TOP FIRE/RESCUE SUPPORT TEAM FISH FRY: menu: fish, sides, homemade hush puppies and dessert, and drink; adult plate: $8, child’s plate: $5; 4 to 7 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building.
CRAFT AND COLLECTIBLE FAIR: lots of one-of-a-kind items, vendors needed, call (276) 957-5757 to reserve a space, inside or out, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
HOMECOMING/100 YEAR CELEBRATION: call (336) 793-7991 for information; worship service at 11 a.m., followed by a fellowship meal, High Point Baptist Church, 2381 Big A School Rd., Stuart, pastor: Wayne Moore.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
FLOYD QUILT GUILD MEETING: business meeting and show and tell, theme: “What are you making for Christmas,” share ideas, work on handmade and machine made items for the quilt boutique, 10 a.m., quilt boutique workshop until 3 p.m., Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
TUESDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19-23
PATRICK COUNTY FAIR: for information visit www.colerides.com and www.stuartrotaryclub.org/patrick-county-fair/, Rotary Field, Stuart.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
BOOK DISCUSSION: on “the magic strings of frankie presto” by Mitch Albom; 3:30 p.m., Hylton Library, Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22-23
ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: sponsored by the Meadows of Dan Women’s Club, crafts must be handmade and brought in Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; food available: biscuits, pinto bean plate, hot dogs, barbecue sundae, and desserts; for information call (276) 952-6395 or (276) 952-2674; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
WEAVE-IN: make the basket of your choice, registration fee: $18, includes light breakfast, lunch and snacks; must pre-register by Sept. 12, call (276) 957-5757 for registration form and information, Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
BRUNSWICK STEW: $6 per quart, ready by 8 a.m., Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department.
