WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
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; meal at 6 p.m., food distribution following the meal, around 7:30 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
BUFFALO RIDGE COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH: guest speaker: Stephanie Vipperman, commonwealth attorney; for information call Deputy Dustin Foley or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Sycamore Baptist Church.
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by Eric Sheppard; bring a 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.
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; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN: fall produce, baked items, coffee, tea, meats, eggs and more; tool and knife sharpening, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
MUSIC NIGHT: music by The True Life Travelers, The Southern Gentlemen, and Lawson Creek Grass Band; admission: $4, 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.
TURKEY SHOOT: trophy given each night, factory chokes only, no sleeves or rechokes, food available for purchase by the Patrick County 4-H Shooters Team, each Friday through Nov. 25, 7 p.m., Smith River Wildlife Club, Charity Hwy. (Rt. 40), Woolwine.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: sponsored by the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Patrick County; vendors will sell jewelry, wooden bowls, quilts, candles, crafts and more; call (276) 694-5273 for information; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.
XPERIENCE YOUTH RALLY: guest speaker: Jason Kerr; musical guests: the Jody Pyles Band and the PCHS Praise and Worship Team; drama by Pursuit Ministries; Patrick County High School.
HARVEST SALE: children’s crafts, home-baked goods, breakfast items, silent auction, Advent calendars; 8 to 11 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 538 Henry St., Eden, N.C.
FALL DINNER/AUCTION: chicken or ham dinner plates, $6 for adults and $3 for children, take-out available, Call 276-930-1661; dinner from 4 to 6 p.m., auction at 6:30 p.m., Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church.
FALL BAZAAR/PANCAKE BREAKFAST: pancakes, gravy and biscuits, sausage and bacon; craft items, chow-chow and bake sale goods available; 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., The Fellowship Church, 5101 Ararat Hwy., Ararat.
FITNESS/INTERPRETIVE NATURE HIKE: short hike with Ranger Stewart along the fitness trail, wear hiking shoes and dress for the weather, 2 to 3 p.m., meet at the visitor center, Philpott Park.
FALL SWAP MEET: sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, N.C., bring genealogical materials, photos and other findings to spread out on available tables and share; copier available for a fee; Wi-Fi available so computers will work; light refreshments available, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Madison-Mayodan Library.
GOSPEL SINGING: by Joyful Noise and Swift Creek; no admission but love offering taken for Christmas Cheer in memory of Mary Beth Fields; refreshments served; 6 p.m., Sycamore Baptist Church, Buffalo Ridge community, Stuart.
YARD SALE: proceeds benefit the women’s ministry of the church; call Kathy at 694-6084 for information; hot dogs and drinks will also be sold; renting tables for $10 for the first table and $5 for each additional table, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
CONCORD PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH FUND-RAISER: donations accepted to replace the leaking roof to save the historic church building; music by Sammy Shelor and the Mountain View Methodist Church Singers; talk by Primitive Baptist Preacher and Meadows of Dan native Alan Terry on what it means to be Primitive Baptist; information about the church; bring a covered dish for “dinner on the grounds,” 2 p.m., Concord Primitive Baptist Church, Concord Rd., Meadows of Dan.
MUSIC: performance by Mary Jo and Charlie Leet on guitar and bass with Ron Pendleton on mandolin and Tommy Morse on banjo; admission: $8, children 15 and under admitted free; call (276) 694-7181 for information; 2:30 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane, Critz.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: of the Patrick County Historical Society and Museum; guest speaker: Meadows of Dan native and author Aaron McAlexander will discuss his latest book, “Greasy Bend,” and talk about living beside “Virginia’s longest road,” free and open to the public; call (276) 694-2840 or 957-2506 for information; 2 p.m., community room, Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
BIRDS OF PREY: presentation and discussion of local birds of prey including eagles, hawks, osprey, vultures and owls; bring binoculars, after the program, go outside to the overlook to look for the birds, led by Ranger Stewart, 2 go 3 p.m., Philpott Park visitor center.
“PHILIP PLASTER CELEBRATION SUN”: celebrating many years of music ministry, lunch to follow; 10:45 a.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
CONCERT: featuring The Whisnants, 6 p.m., Hillcrest Baptist Church; Hwy. 58 at Horsepasture.
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13-16
FALL REVIVAL: with Bro. Noah Frye, evangelist; special singing at each service: Sun. at 10 a.m., church singers; 6 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church choir; Mon., New Vision; Tue., Narrow Road; Wed., True Gospel Baptist Church choir; for information call Pastor Tommy Nichols at (336) 789-0824; Mon.-Wed. at 7 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, Claudville.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
SURRY COUNTY GENEALOGY ASSOCIATION MEETING: do research, club members will help the public look up items on Ancestry.com; free admission, for information call Esther Draughn Johnson at (336) 831-6437 or email EPDJ1@triad.rr.com, 6 p.m., Carlos Surratt Research Room, over the library at Surry Community College, Dobson, N.C.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14-18
FALL REVIVAL: speakers: Mon.-Tue., Bro. Darryl Cox; Wed., Bro. Ronny Harrison; Thurs.-Fri., Bro. Tim Gammons; special singing nightly; for information call Bro. Chad Harrison at (276) 694-4047, 7 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, Claudville.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
PATRICK SPRINGS CRIME WATCH: guest speaker: Investigator Terry Mikels, for information call Deputy Jesse Pickerel or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Fire Department.
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; meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Stuart United Methodist Church, 108 E. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
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; meal at 6 p.m., food distribution following the meal, around 7:30 p.m.; Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.
MOUNTAINTOP BLOOD DRIVE: last blood drive of the year at Meadows of Dan; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meadows of Dan Community Building, 2858 JEB Stuart Hwy., Meadows of Dan.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
FAIRYSTONE/POLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: Patrick County’s multidisciplinary sexual assault response team (SART) will discuss its mission, which is to provide a sensitive and competent response to victims of sexual and domestic assault and to bring the perpetrators to justice; open to the public, for information call Capt. Ward Stone at (276) 692-6453; 7 p.m., Fairystone Fire Department.
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: eat in or take out, call 694-3440; 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Stuart Baptist Church, 108 W. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
ARARAT COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Glenn Leonard, Hospice volunteer, speaking on the mission and purpose of Hospice; for information, call Deputy Shawn Keffer or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161; 7 p.m., Ararat Ruritan Building.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
TURKEY SHOOT: trophy given each night, factory chokes only, no sleeves or rechokes, food available for purchase by the Patrick County 4-H Shooters Team, 7 p.m., Smith River Wildlife Club, Charity Hwy. (Rt. 40), Woolwine.
FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN: last Friday market of the season; stock up on fall crops; baked items, coffee, tea, meats, eggs and more available; 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Stuart.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18-20
REVIVAL: speaker: Gray Cook from Pinnacle, N.C., 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. Sun., Fairview Pentecostal Holiness Church, Salem Hwy., Stuart; pastor: Alan Dawson.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
FALL BAZAAR: several crafters, Christmas ornaments, hot dog lunch; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bethel Presbyterian Church, Red Bank School Rd., Claudville.
BLACK POT CHICKEN DINNER: plates $8, includes chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dessert, and drink; 4 to 8 p.m., Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Dept.
PATRICK COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: jam session, music by Lone Ivy String Band, Narrow Road, and featuring Marshall Brothers and High Road; food available from the 4-H Shooters Club; doors open at 4:30 p.m., music begins at 5 p.m., Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Dr., Stuart.
INSECTS: join Ranger Shepherd for a video program to learn about insects, suitable for all ages, 2 to 3 p.m., Philpott Park visitor center.
CHICKEN STEW: $6 per quart, carryout available, proceeds go to the MiddleCross Youth Group, rain or shine; 4 to 7 p.m., MiddleCross Missionary Baptist Church, 59 Wayside Rd., Stuart.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION: featuring God Can, 10:45 a.m.., lunch to follow service, Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy, Patrick Springs.
FITNESS/INTERPRETIVE NATURE HIKE: join Ranger Shepherd for a short hike along the marina access trail, stop at the marina to feed the fish (bring bread), wear hiking shoes and dress for the weather, 2 to 3 p.m., meet at the visitor center, Philpott Park.
BENEFIT: for Peachy Pace, a nurse who is having medical issues; sponsored by Five Forks Wesleyan Church and her community; music by Almost There, Jill and Dwayne George, Scott Eutsler and Chris Owens, Marcie Horne, Dollarhite Sisters, and Rachel Pace and Friends; barbecue and chicken for sale by the Smoke Wagon; pizza and desserts; silent auction; door prizes, 50/50 drawing and raffle; for information call Sarah Jordan at (276) 692-8082; 2 to 6 p.m., Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
FREE THANKSGIVING SUPPER: for seniors 65 and older who live in Meadows of Dan (24120) and Vesta (24177); for home delivery, call 952-2775, 952-2431, 952-2849, 952-2487 or 952-2051 by Nov.. 20; given by local churches, civic organizations and local businesses; supper served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Meadows of Dan Community Building.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
PHILPOTT PARK VISITOR CENTER CLOSED: for Thanksgiving, Philpott Park open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
Thursday, November 10: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Elementary School; 2 to 3 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Monday, November 14: 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meadows of Dan School; 2:05 to 2:55 p.m., BB&T Bank, Meadows of Dan; 3-5 p.m., Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
Tuesday, November 15: 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School; 2-3:15 p.m., Rose Window, intersection of Rt. 8 and Rt. 40 (Charity Hwy.); 3:30-4:15 p.m., Charity Primitive Baptist Church; 4:45 to 5 p.m., Roberts Market, Rt. 57.
Wednesday, November 16: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ararat Fellowship Church; 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee’s Greenery, Doe Run Church Rd.; 12:45-1:30 p.m., Willis Gap Community Building; 1:45-2:15 p.m., Jeb Stuart Grocery; 2:30-2:45 p.m., gas station across from Blue Ridge Elementary School; 3-3:25 p.m., Mountain View Pentecostal Church; 3:30-4:30 p.m., across from Claudville Post Office; 4:35-5 p.m., Trinity Christian School.
Thursday, November 17: 10:15 to 10:30 p.m., Wildwood Acres—off St. Rd. 694; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hardin Reynolds Memorial School; 2:30-3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Fire Station; 4 to 5 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church.
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PATRICK COUNTY FRIENDS OF TENNIS
Patrick County Friends of Tennis will meet at the DeHart Park courts in Stuart on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. for play. Drop by or contact Sharon Smith at (757) 635-6922 or (276) 694-2489 or sks1365@gmail.com for information.
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MEADOWS OF DAN JAM
Bring musical instruments or join in to sing—or just bring a chair for music each Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. on the Poor Farmer’s Market stage in Meadows of Dan. Call Zeb Hicks at (276) 952-2670 for information.
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COMMUNITY BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP
A community bereavement support group will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Stuart United Methodist Church. (Enter through the red door at the back of the church.) The purpose of the group is to offer support in a relaxing atmosphere to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Call Susan Foster at (276) 694-4416 or Becki Turner at (276) 694-3238 for more information.
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CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS
SUPPORT GROUP
Creative Expressions, a support group, meets every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Call or text Sandy Dawson at (276) 692-5504 for the location and information. The meeting is sponsored by Citizens Against Family Violence. The mission is: “Empowering survivors and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault as you heal from the trauma you’ve experienced.”
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SIT AND BE FIT
EXERCISE CLASS
Sit and Be Fit, an exercise class taught by Sharon Mason, meets each Friday from noon to 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Patrick County Library. Call the library at 694-3352 for information.
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TAI CHI CLASSES
Tai Chi classes are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Patrick County Branch Library, 116 W. Blue Ridge St., Stuart. There is no fee to participate and the instructor is Sharon Mason. Call (276) 692-4733, or the library at (276) 694-3352, for information.
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APPLE BUTTER
SALE
Stuart Baptist Church has apple butter for sale at the church from 10 a.m. to noon at the church office at 108 W. Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
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GENEALOGICAL
RESEARCH
The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, just south of Eden, N.C., is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Professional consultants are on hand to help people trace their roots for free through a number of genealogical sites. Call (336) 623-7154 or (336) 623-1797 for information/appointment.
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MEADOWS OF DAN
ADDICTIONS RECOVERY
SUPPORT GROUP
The Meadows of Dan Addictions Recovery Support Group meets each Monday night at Mayberry Presbyterian Church, 1127 Mayberry Church Rd., at 7 p.m. Meetings include prayer, fellowship, sharing, networking, and the 12-Step Program to assist with a journey of healing and recovery. For information, contact facilitator Felecia Shelor at (540) 593-3062 or fshelor@swva.net.
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RIDE TO CHURCH
AVAILABLE
Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church has a van ministry route and will pick up anyone who wants or needs a ride to the church. Call Pastor Kenneth Terry at 930-2673 with questions or to make arrangements.
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CHURCH SERVICES
Skyline Pentecostal Holiness Church will have Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship services each Sunday at 11 a.m. Call (336) 368-2775 for information.
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TEEN TIME
KING’S KIDS
Teen Time will be held on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Patrick Springs. The sessions will include Bible lesson, fun, and supper, King’s Kids will be held Sunday nights from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for students in grades kindergarten through seventh for games, lessons, and snacks.
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TAI-CHI CLASSES
Tai-Chi classes are taught at The Landmark Center in Stuart each Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults and young people are welcome to attend.
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SPAGHETTI DINNER
The VFW Post 8467 ladies’ auxiliary will serve an all you can eat meal, which includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink, on the first Monday of each month from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 8467 building, intersection of Rt. 58 and Mabry Mill Rd., Meadows of Dan.
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MOPS GROUP MEETING
A Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group for mothers of children ages 0-5 will meet the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 10 a.m. at Creasey’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The group will help mothers to connect with each other and offer support, assist in personal growth and give practical parenting tips. Childcare is provided. Call 634-8950 or visit Facebook page for information.
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FLOYD RELIGIOUS
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
MEETING
Services are held each Sunday at 1199 Christiansburg Pike, Floyd, with worship sharing at 9:30 a.m., meeting for worship at 10 a.m., and Sunday school for children. The church welcomes each person of any age or ability, race or ethnic background, sexual orientation or gender.
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PATRICK HENRY
PATRIOTS MEETING
The Patrick Henry Patriots, Patrick County’s chapter of the Tea Party, meet at the Spencer-Penn Centre in Spencer. For information visit www.Facebook.com/patrickhenrypatriots323403935084 or email patrickhenrypatriots@hotmail.com.
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AMERICAN LEGION
POST 123 SCHEDULE
American Legion Post 123 and Legion Auxiliary meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Mount Airy, N.C. Sons of the American Legion Squadron 123 meet the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the park; American Legion Post 123 Riders meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the park. American Legion bingo is held every Thursday at the park. Early birds start at 6 p.m.; the main game begins at 7 p.m.
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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING
An Alzheimer’s support group will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon at the Landmark Center on Landmark Drive, Stuart. Refreshments will be provided. The program is sponsored by Southern Area Agency on Aging and Home Care and Hospice of Memorial Hospital. Caregivers may call Southern Area Agency on Aging at (276) 632-6442 or toll-free at (800) 468-4571 if they need to arrange care for a family member while attending the support group meeting. This service can be provided through the generosity of the Patrick County Alzheimer’s Group, LLC.
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MUSEUM HOURS
The Patrick County Historical Museum hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment (closed Thursday). Visit the web site at www.patcovahistory.org or email pcvahistory@gmail.com.
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SUPPORT GROUP
COUNSELING
Citizens Against Family Violence offers weekly support group counseling for victims, friends and family of sexual and domestic violence. Share with others from similar situations and be supportive of each other, offer solutions and learn ways to make changes. Meetings are held each month in Martinsville; call (276) 632-8701 for information. Patrick County residents should call (276) 692-5504 to get the location and meeting time, which is not disclosed for the safety and privacy of participants.
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FOOD BANK
The Patrick County Community Food Bank distributes food boxes on the third Wednesday of each month from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m. at its building at 108 Commerce Street, Stuart. Food boxes cannot be taken out by individuals for extended family members or friends. You must be present to obtain a food box, and bring identification with your current physical address. For more information or to volunteer contact the Food Pantry at 694-6300. Contributions may be mailed to Patrick County Community Food Bank, P.O. Box 1304, Stuart, Va., 24171.
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JAM SESSION
Jam sessions are held every Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Willis Gap Community Center, The Hollow Rd., Ararat. There is no charge for admission, and food and drinks are available. The event is sanctioned by the Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail and all musicians are invited to bring their instruments.
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BOOK OF
REVELATIONS CLASS
A series of classes on the Book of Revelations will meet each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. Call 694-4757 for information.
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BIBLE STUDY
Two Bible study groups meet each Tuesday at Stuart United Methodist Church. The daylight group meets at 9:30 a.m. and the starlight group meets at 7 p.m. For information call 694-3322 or email stuartumc@embarqmail.com.
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YARN DONATIONS
NEEDED
Donations of yarn are needed to make prayer shawls for patients in hospitals and nursing homes by a volunteer group from Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. For information, call ß Casagrande at 694-4416.
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FAMILY AEROBICS
Free family aerobics classes are held each Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Spencer-Penn Centre in Spencer.
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CHARLES AND
ROSE HYLTON
LIBRARY OPEN
The Spencer-Penn Centre invites the public to visit the Charles and Rose Hylton Library. There is no admission charge. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. To visit the library, turn off Hwy. 58 at the Spencer Post Office.
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PATRICK HENRY
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLUB
The Patrick Henry Photography Club meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Homestead. No dues or fees are required. The group is open to beginners, amateurs and those experienced in film and/or digital photography. For information call (276) 694-3328, extension 228 or (276) 694-6729 or visit www.angelfire.com/film2/homestead..
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WORD OF LIFE
BIBLE STUDY
Word of Life Bible Study will meet each Sunday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Dr. Hall’s barn at 4234 Abram Penn Hwy. in Critz. For information call (276) 694-4591. Turn on Abram Penn Hwy. from Hwy. 58 across from M & M’s Exxon, go about four miles to barn.
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SOCRATES CAFÉ
Socrates Café, a freewheeling philosophy discussion group for ordinary people, meets every second Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Patrick County Branch Library, 116 W. Blue Ridge St., Stuart. Socrates Café is based on the book Socrates Café: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy by Christopher Phillips. Ask questions, express views or just listen as neighbors explore the burning issues of today. There are no membership requirements or fees. Call (276) 930-4743 for more information.
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NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS,
MARTINSVILLE
Meetings of the New Vision Group of Narcotics Anonymous are held at 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and at noon on Wednesday at various locations in Martinsville. Open topic meetings are held Sundays and Mondays and basic text study meetings are held Tuesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, open topic meetings are held Wednesdays at Passages, 817 Starling Ave., candlelight open topic meetings are held Thursdays and Saturdays at First Presbyterian Church, and meetings with a speaker are held Fridays at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.
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COVERED BRIDGE
SOCIETY
The Covered Bridge Society of Virginia Inc., which is dedicated to preserving and promoting Virginia’s historic timber covered bridges, is seeking new chapters and members in this area. Anyone interested in starting a chapter or who would like to join the society is asked to contact Leola B. Pierce, 4114 Forresthills Dr., Portsmouth, VA 23703; call (757) 484-4404; or email VaBridgeLady@aol.com.
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FRIENDLY VISITORS
NEEDED
Southern Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to serve as “friendly visitors” in nursing homes and adult homes. Friendly visitors bring caring and encouragement to people who have few or no visitors. For information call Christine Stoneman at 1-800-468-4571.
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SMITH RIVER
TROUT UNLIMITED
MEETINGS
The Smith River Trout Unlimited Chapter #264 meets on the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. at Raina’s Restaurant in uptown Martinsville. For information, visit www.smithrivertu.com.
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NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held each Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Horizons Unlimited building, 24141 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Patrick Springs
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PRESCHOOL
STORY TIME
Patrick County Branch Library will hold storytime for children ages two to four. The half-hour sessions will meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Call 694-3352 for information.
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BIG BROTHER
BIG SISTER
PROGRAM
Anyone interested in volunteering with the Big Brother Big Sister program should call (276) 632-6106.
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WILLIS GAP
COMMUNITY MEETING
The Willis Gap Community Center holds membership meeting on the first Monday night of the month at 7 p.m. at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
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STOP DRUG
ADDICTION
If drugs are affecting a family or a friend, log on to www.stopaddiction.com or call 1 (800) 468-6933. Narconon provides answers to drug addiction, provides free assessment, evaluation and referral services to internationally recognized alternative and traditional treatment facilities. When continuing relapse is occurring, call Narconon. Don’t give up. Drug addiction can be overcome.
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MY FRIEND’S
CLOSET HOURS
My Friend’s Closet, a ministry of Stuart Presbyterian Church, sells gently worn clothes at affordable prices. The store at 131 N. Main Street, Stuart, is open Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and Thursdays from noon to 5:30 p.m. Call 694-4710 for information.
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EMS SPECIAL
TRAINING SESSIONS
EMS providers may receive category one or two continuing education credits by attending classes each third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Smith River Rescue Squad Building.
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HONOR GUARD
NEEDS MEMBERS
The Patrick County Veterans’ Memorial Honor Guard is looking for new members. All honorably discharged veterans are welcome to join. The honor guard meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at American Legion Post 105 building. For information contact Richard Cox at (276) 930-3265 or (276) 340-1618.
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AMERICAN LEGION
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Virginia Legionnaire advises that with the enactment of Public Law 105-110, the start date of Vietnam service has been moved to February 28, 1961, opening membership in the American Legion to any veteran of that conflict, regardless of where he or she served.
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PRAYER TIME
The altar and doors of the First Christian Disciple of Christ Church will be open each Monday at noon for anyone to come in to pray together. The church is located on Forest Lane in Stuart, pastor, Roger Hagwood; Sheila T. Thomas, coordinator.
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MOBILE
RECYCLING UNIT
A mobile recycling unit will be at the following locations from late Friday afternoon until early Monday morning: Blue Ridge Elementary School: first and third Saturday and Sunday of each month; Hardin Reynolds Elementary School: first and third Saturday and Sunday of each month; Mountain Top Park, Meadows of Dan: second and fourth Saturday and Sunday of each month; Woolwine Elementary School: second and fourth Saturday and Sunday of each month; and Willis Gap Community Center, Friday through Sunday on the third weekend. For more information, call the Patrick County Administrator’s Office at 694-6094.
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YOUTH NIGHT
Fairway Baptist Church will hold Youth Night each Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages 6-19. The church is located on Rt. 57 west of Bassett.
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AMERICAN LEGION
SEEKS MEMBERS
The American Legion Patrick Post 105 reminds all honorably discharged male and female veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during periods of armed conflict that they may qualify to become local post member-Legionnaires. The group welcomes new members and applications are available at all American Legion posts.
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TO VETERANS
Both local V.F.W. Posts wish to remind all honorably discharged male and female veterans of Armed Forces of the United States that if they served outside the U.S. in armed conflicts and earned campaign medals that they are likely to qualify for membership. Applications are available at all VFW Posts, or call 952-2362.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Patrick County Department of Social Services is seeking volunteers for transportation services. Reimbursement: 24¢ per mile. Call 694-3328 for more information.
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MILITARY HONORS FOR
FUNERAL OF VETERAN
Military honors are available for the funeral of all honorably discharged veterans of the. Armed Forces at the request of the family of the deceased, through the funeral director, or by direct contact with the local Post Commanders of The American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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DAN RIVER
ARTMARKET
The Dan River Art Market in Danbury is open Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sat. and Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. Membership open to artists and craftsmen from Stokes, Rockingham, Surry and Forsyth Counties in N.C., plus Patrick County. Interested members and volunteers should contact the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-2808 for more information.
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SENIOR CITIZEN
CALL-IN PROGRAM
The Patrick County Sheriff’s Department has implemented a Senior Citizen Call-In Program for elderly individuals living alone. Under the free program, senior citizens call the sheriff’s department each morning before 9 a.m. to report that they are not sick or injured. If the call is not received, the dispatcher will call the senior citizen and send someone to the home if necessary. If you are interested in enrolling, please call the sheriff’s office at 694-3161 and request that a form be mailed to