= Chamber Event
Angels of Assisi has partnerships across Southwest and Central Virginia and West Virginia to offer affordable spay/neuter to communities in need. To set up your transport, please email our transport partner, Clover Cat Rescue in Stuart, VA.
Clover Cat Rescue (organizer), 276-694-3598 or email: clovercatrescue@yahoo.com.
Dates: September 4th, October 9th, November 6th, November 20th, December 4th and December 18th, 2024.
Patrick County Animal Shelter - 22 Transfer Statio
- Stuart, VA
Reynolds Homestead September Calendar at a Glance:
Sep 04, 2024.
Beginner Weaving Class.
Wednesday.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 8th:
Guided Tours of Historic Home.
Sunday.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 11th:
Beginner Weaving Class.
Wednesday.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 15th:
Guided Tours of Historic Home.
Sunday.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 17th:
Rock Spring Art Show Reception & Awards Ceremony.
Tuesday.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 18th.
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Wednesday.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 18th:
Beginner Weaving Class.
Wednesday.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 19th:
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Thursday.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 19th:
Dealing with Dementia.
Thursday.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT).
Presented in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension. Register online: https://forms.gle/Usv8h2UzBQzYmdN89. More information: https://reynoldshomestead.vt.edu/upcoming-events/dementia-care.html /
Sep 20th:
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Friday.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 22nd:
Guided Tours of Historic Home.
Sunday.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 22nd:
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Sunday.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 23rd:
COA Fall Session.
Monday.
All day.
https://reynoldshomestead.vt.edu/upcoming-events/COA.html /
Sep 23rd:
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Monday.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 24th:
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Tuesday.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 25th:
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Wednesday.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 25th:
Beginner Weaving Class.
Wednesday.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 26th:
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Thursday.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Sep 27th:
Rock Spring Art Show Gallery Open.
Friday.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) /
Reynolds Homestead - 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24081
Sept. 11, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and Sept. 25, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a ranger to hike along a section of the Mountain View Trail and cut through the woods for a short distance, seeing the ruins of an old moonshine still along the way. Learn how telegraphs worked as you discover the remains of an old line which once served the old town of Fayerdale. This hike does cross over steep terrain, so proper footwear is required.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Now accepting applications for students grades 3-9. Instructions in fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer and ukelele. After school classes beginning in late October. Locations in King and Danbury. $5 per class/scholarships available. Detailed info and application. Visit: stokesarts@gmail.com or call 336-593-8159.
Stokes Arts - 500 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
Sept. 12, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and September 26, 2024. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
After the iron industry moved away from the area, residents of Fayerdale went from mining to 'shining. Join a ranger to learn about the history of moonshining and how the residents of Fayerdale used Stuart's Knob to provide for their families. This trail does have some slippery slopes, so please wear proper footwear and clothing you don't mind getting dirty.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. -
Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by. Visit the remains of two old moonshine stills as we explore the fascinating, and sometimes tragic, history of our local moonshining activities. Guests will meet an interpreter at the Visitor Center then drive to the hike location.
This hike is over steep, uneven terrain and is difficult at times. We do not recommend bringing small children on this hike. High top shoes, long pants, insect spray, and a walking stick are advised.
September 13 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
September 15 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
September 20 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
September 22 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
September 27 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
September 29 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today? This ranger-led program explores the missing town and its rowdy residents. Discover how moonshining put the boom in "boom town"! The presentation will be followed by a guided hike on our Iron Mine and Upper Stuart's Knob Trails. This trail system is about two miles, and has steep portions, but offers spectacular views of Fairy Stone Lake.
September 13th and September 27th, Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Without pollinators, people and all of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems would not survive. Our native plants and pollinators are specially adapted to help each other. Come discover the amazing connection they share and how we can support them.
Friday, September 13th, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 27th, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM -
Paddle under the darkening sky to visit the ghosts that haunt the lost town of Fayerdale. Hear the ghost stories that tell the tragic tales of the demise of the town and its people. This cost is $15 per canoe rental or $5 to bring your own boat. Life jackets are required at all times. Registration required and must be made in person at park off on day of event. This program is suitable for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Boats leave at start time. Participants must arrive 15 minutes early to board canoes. Maximum participation: 12 boats (3-4 per canoe depending on size of individuals).
September 13th, Friday, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 27th, Friday, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM -
Discover the “bear facts” about Fairy Stone State Park’s black bears at our ranger-led program. Find out their characteristics, their habits, how to avoid conflicts, and much, much more. Shelter #4.
September 14, 2024, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
September 28, 2024, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
Join us to learn about insects and the different jobs they do here at Fairy Stone State Park and in your own backyard. Our adventure will continue as we search the area to find examples of these important members of our neighborhood. This program is conducted in accordance with Virginia Law; park staff possess the proper permits and training to collect and briefly handle wildlife.
Two Dates:
September 15th, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 29th, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
Invaders are taking over Fairy Stone State Park and your own backyard. Did you know that the pretty flowers you see might be competing with native plants and stealing their nutrients? And don't get us started on bugs! Come find out how you can help ensure that plants and bugs and birds and people benefit from native species.
Two Dates:
September 15th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
September 29th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
Join us for a 100th Celebration. Q&A and Autographs at the Wood Brothers Racing Museum on Tuesday, September 17th at 5:00 p.m., 21 Performance Drive, Stuart, VA 24171.
Wood Brothers Racing Museum - 21 Performance Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Reynolds Homestead is pleased to host the 2024 Rock Spring Art Show in partnership with Bull Mountain Arts. Local and regional artists' work will be on display. The exhibit will open with an awards ceremony on September 17, and art will be showing publicly through October 29. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, please visit the Reynolds Homestead website.
Reynolds Homestead - 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
Dalton and Associates 75th Anniversary Party planned.
For three-quarters of a century, we've been your trusted partner, safeguarding your dreams and securing your future.
On Tuesday, September 17th from 1 – 4, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of community and festivity.
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just joining our journey, we want to celebrate with you. Join us at 109 West Blue Ridge Street as we revisit the milestones that have defined our journey.
It's not just an anniversary; it's a testament to the trust and relationships we've built over the years.
Dalton & Associates Insurance has been protecting your world under our roof since 1949. Here's to 75 years of service and to many more to come! See you there!
Dalton and Associates - 109 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
9:00 AM -
The Patrick County Library to host the Walking Club on Wednesdays.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA
- 276-694-3352
Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. -
We had such a fun time with these in the past, so I wanted to do them again this year! This class is $30 & all supplies included. You get 3 pumpkins (pieces of wood) that you’ll paint & decorate to mimic a pumpkin. I will teach you several techniques & you’ll be able to choose up to 3 colors for your pumpkins! Let’s be creative! Space is limited so please pay your $5 deposit as soon as you can - several options to pay, by dropping it by the shop, paying through Venmo, PayPal, & cash App. Feel free to bring any snacks & drinks you want! It’s a paint party! We also do private parties, minimum of 4 people. Message me for more info on Facebook.
109 N Main Street
- Stuart, VA
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is honored to host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dynamis Submission Grappling, on Thursday, September 19th, at 4:00 p.m. Dynamis Submission Grappling is located at 302 Patrick Avenue, Stuart. Everyone is invited to attend.
302 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-6012
Are you a caregiver for someone with dementia? Join Patrick County Cooperative Extension at the Reynolds Homestead on Thursday, September 19 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Dealing with Dementia (DWD) is a four-hour workshop paired with the comprehensive 'Dealing with Dementia' guide, a detailed workbook designed to help you navigate the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia. Learn how to better understand dementia, manage problem behaviors, handle stress, and find more time for yourself. Facilitated by Terri Alt, Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Lunch is provided. Preregistration is required and space is limited.
Register online: https://forms.gle/Usv8h2UzBQzYmdN89
or call Melanie Gilbert: 276-694-7181 ext 22
Reynolds Homestead - 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
- 276-694-7181
- www.reynoldshomestead.com
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM -
While we sleep a whole new set of nocturnal animals come out to begin their "daily" activities. Discover how to look for tracks and identify who made them.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Trivia Night at The Arts Place of Stokes, Thursday, September 19, 2024. Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Dinner Menu: Soup, Salad, Fresh Bread and Dessert. Meal provided complimentary for donations to benefit Stokes Arts Scholarship Fund. Bring a team or join one.
The Arts Place of Stokes - 502 Main Street
- Stuart, VA
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
The Patrick County Public Library will host Open Art Studio on Thursday, September 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
The Patrick County Library will host Autumn Blends Program on Thursday, September 19, 2024, 2:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
Thursday, 5:15 PM - Registration Required. -
The Patrick County Library will host a Yoga class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. -
We had such a fun time with these in the past, so I wanted to do them again this year! This class is $30 & all supplies included. You get 3 pumpkins (pieces of wood) that you’ll paint & decorate to mimic a pumpkin. I will teach you several techniques & you’ll be able to choose up to 3 colors for your pumpkins! Let’s be creative! Space is limited so please pay your $5 deposit as soon as you can - several options to pay, by dropping it by the shop, paying through Venmo, PayPal, & cash App. Feel free to bring any snacks & drinks you want! It’s a paint party! We also do private parties, minimum of 4 people. Message me for more info on Facebook.
109 N Main Street
- Stuart, VA
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM -
Join an interpretive ranger on a hike to the Fairy Stone Dam and Spillway. While hiking along the Lakeshore Trail keep your eyes open for some of our many woodland friends. Also learn about some of the interesting history of the land that now makes up Fairy Stone State Park.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
The Spencer Penn Centre will host the Third Annual MHC is for Book Lovers Spencer Revival FallFest, Friday, September 20th, 10:00 AM until 11:00 p.m. The BookFest is in combination with The Pumpkin Runner Family Run/Walk event on September 21st at 11:00 a.m. See additional details at their website or facebook.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
Friday, 11:00 AM -
The Patrick County Public Library will host Sit and Stich class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
Friday, 10:30 AM -
The Patrick County Library will host a Chair Exercise Class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
Join our rangers in discovering the secrets held by the magnificent White-tailed Deer. Examine how a fawn's camouflage protects it from predators, see and handle a real deer antler, and learn how the deer was brought back from the brink of extinction by the efficient conservation efforts of the United States government.
Date: Sept. 20, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
Come with us on a guided canoe tour of the beautiful lake at Fairy Stone State Park. Learn the history of the old iron-ore mining 'boomtown' of Fayerdale, which now lies below the surface of the lake, and the reason it is there now.
The program cost is $15 per canoe rental or $5 to bring your own boat. Life jackets are required. Registration required and must be made in person at Fairy Stone Mercantile prior to event. Mercantile shop closes at 6 p.m. The paddle trip is for ages 4 and up; children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Boats leave at start time. Participants must arrive 15 minutes early to board canoes. Maximum participation: 12 boats (3-4 per canoe depending on size of individuals).
Date: Sept. 20, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
Patrick Springs Park, Patrick Springs "The Nightmare Before Christmas" -
The Patrick County Parks and Recreation Department present "Movies in the Park" on the following dates and locations: Saturday, May 25th, Dehart Park, Stuart, "Finding Dory" --- Saturday, June 22nd, I.C. Dehart Park, Woolwine, "Elemental" --- Saturday, July 20th, Dan River Park, Ararat, "Kung Fu Panda 4" --- Saturday, August 24th, Mountain Top Park, Meadows of Dan, "The Croods 'A New Age'" --- Saturday, September 21st, Patrick Springs Park, Patrick Springs, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" --- Movies will start at dusk. Concessions will be available. Sponsored by Patrick County Parks and Recreation and Patrick County Tourism.
- Patrick County, VA
We are now accepting registrations for our very first Pumpkin Runner Family Run/Walk happening September 21st at 11 a.m.! $5 Fee.
We will have two options for participants: 1. The first leg is the book trail featuring pages from The Pumpkin Runner that will encourage reading and being active. 2. The full 1 mile course that can be walked or run. This course will be on a variety of surfaces and will be fun for all levels.
The first 20 families will not only receive a bag full of goodies just for participating, but they will also receive a special gift!
All participants will end the course at our pumpkin craft station and photo station. Youth will also receive a wristband that will give them all day access to the Barnival at no additional cost.
We are so grateful to ValleyStar Credit Union for providing this opportunity for our community and families! Don't wait. Register today at: https://www.raceentry.com/.../valleystar.../2024/register
#thepumpkinrunner #familytime #outdoors #mhcisforbooklovers #spencerpenncentre
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
Join Us! Dewey Bowman Benefit (auction and a Meal) September 21, 2024, 3:00 PM. Plate $8 (Pintos, Collard Greens, Stewed Potatoes and Cornbread and Desserts. Auctioning off two chainsaws and other donated items. Thank you for your support! It's so appreciated! If you have any questions or any donations you would like to give, contact Josh Bowman at 276-229-5306 or Sam Williams at 336-951-9469.
2806 Dry Pond Hwy
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-229-5306 or 336-951-9469
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM -
We welcome for the first time to the Villa stage our good friends from the Low Brow Collective. High class folks playing good low-down tunes. You’re in good hands!
Villa Appalaccia - 752 Rock Castle Gorge
- Floyd, VA
On Saturday & Sundays during the spring, summer, and fall, enjoy award-winning wines, breathtaking views from the Blue Ridge, and an eclectic array of musical artists performing on Chateau Morrisette's Winery Courtyard from 1–4pm.
Music on the Courtyard admission is free. We suggest bringing seating as the tables fill up fast. Savor every last drop of the weekend with us!
Please note that dates, events, and hours are subject to change without notice. Music may cancel if there is inclement weather. Please check the weather forecast.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Performer: Jeff Levy
Genre: Bluegrass
Chateau Morrisette - 287 Winery Road
- Floyd, VA
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM -
Join a park ranger on a hike to the waterfall and back. While hiking along Little Mountain Falls keep an eye open for some of our many woodland friends. The hike does cross streams, so it is recommended that you wear proper footwear that you don't mind getting wet.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
This event is hosted by Dan River Park, all proceeds go to the park. This is a fundraiser to help cover the costs to operate, keep up maintenance or make repairs. Please help support our community park by coming out to support the teams and the park! Host: Paige Terry
Date: Saturday, September 21st, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Dan River Park - Raven Rock Road
- Ararat, VA 24053
Join a park ranger on a hike to the waterfall and back. While hiking along Little Mountain Falls keep an eye open for some of our many woodland friends. The hike does cross streams, so it is recommended that you wear proper footwear that you don't mind getting wet.
Date: September 21, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Amphitheater Trailhead
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
Trees have magical qualities which give us many important everyday items and the oxygen we breathe. Learn their secrets and see the magic!
Dates: September 21, 2024, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and September 28, 2024, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Sunday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM -
Come out to Primitive Coffee for the Cars and Coffee Cruise-in. The cruise-in takes place on Sundays 10am-12pm.
Dates: September 22, 2024 and October 27, 2024, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Primitive Coffee - 2577 Jeb Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
On Saturday & Sundays during the spring, summer, and fall, enjoy award-winning wines, breathtaking views from the Blue Ridge, and an eclectic array of musical artists performing on Chateau Morrisette's Winery Courtyard from 1–4pm.
Music on the Courtyard admission is free. We suggest bringing seating as the tables fill up fast. Savor every last drop of the weekend with us!
Please note that dates, events, and hours are subject to change without notice. Music may cancel if there is inclement weather. Please check the weather forecast.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Performer: Kinnfolk
Genre: Celtic Music
Chateau Morrisette - 287 Winery Road
- Floyd, VA
Come out and see us as we wind down our operation. If you haven’t heard yet, we will be closing the vineyard and winery at the end of 2024. We are open this Saturday, September 14 from Noon to 4:00. And on top of that, we are now doing a 20% sale on all wine (cider not included). Come by, spend an afternoon with us, and stock up on your favorite wines. Reserve your charcuterie trays by Friday. We will also be open on Sunday, September 22nd so save the date.
Stanburn Winery - 158 Conner Drive
- Stuart, VA
Monday, 4:00 PM -
The Patrick County Public Library will host LEGO Club.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
Sept. 23, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Immerse yourself in nature and experience the calming and health-promoting benefits of the forest. Join a ranger for a short walk and a guided mindfulness exercise next to a peaceful creek.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
Monday, 10:00 AM - Registration Required. -
The Patrick County Library will host a Yoga class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
Monday, 1:30 PM -
The Patrick County Library will host a Chair Exercise Class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
The Willis Gap Community Center, Golden Oldies, (last Tuesday each month) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, Inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs—chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water. Family-friendly. Dancing is permitted. 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: (276 251 8548) (276 251 5436).
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Tuesday, 10:30 AM - Birds (Master Gardener's Presentation) -
The Patrick County Public Library will host Storytime on Tuesday, 10:30 AM.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
The Patrick County Public Library will host Books & Bakes on Tuesday, September 24th at 5:00 p.m.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
One Family Productions and Pickle and Ash present Trivia Night on Wednesday, September 25th. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Pickle and Ash. $10 per team. Solo Trivia Masters or Teams of up to six welcomed. Come early to grab food and beverages. Proceeds go to One Family Productions Community Outreach projects.
Pickle & Ash - 21559 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Stuart, VA
9:00 AM -
The Patrick County Library to host the Walking Club on Wednesdays.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA
- 276-694-3352
Wednesday, 1:15 PM - Registration Required. -
The Patrick County Library will host a Yoga class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM -
Come out of your shell and spend some time getting to know the Eastern Box Turtle. Our new animal ambassador will be making an appearance out in the park today. Come see him in person and find out what makes turtles so terrific!
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM -
While we sleep a whole new set of nocturnal animals come out to begin their "daily" activities. Discover how to look for tracks and identify who made them.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
Thursday, 5:15 PM - Registration Required. -
The Patrick County Library will host a Yoga class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
Friday, 10:30 AM -
The Patrick County Library will host a Chair Exercise Class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
SAVE THE DATE: Patrick County Annual Lord's Acre event. Twelve churches participating in this event. Saturday, September 28th starting at 8:00 AM at the Stuart Rotary Building. One of the projects to benefit from this event is The Penny House.
Stuart Rotary -420 Woodland Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Moorefield Store Community VFD will host a Brunswick Stew event on September 28th. Stew will be ready by 8:00 am). For more information, please call 276-694-3212.
Moorefield Store - 17 Virginia NC Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-694-3212
Pickin at the Park at King Central Park Amphitheatre, Saturday, September 28th, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free Admission. Entertainment: Stokes Jam, 1:00 p.m.; Lando & Mando, 2:00 p.m.; Carley Arrowood Band, 3:30 p.m.; and Luke Bulla, 5:30 p.m. Donations collected for Stokes Junior Appalachian Musicians Program sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council.
King Central Park-302 Kirby Road
- King, NC 27021
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM -
With inspiration ranging from places like Spain, Zach Wiley's home state of Virginia and his home-away-from-home, Raleigh, North Carolina, Wiley brings original music with a rich autumnal indie sound. With a whole host of instruments in his repertoire, you never know what Zach will bring to the Villa…but it’s always good!
Villa Appalaccia - 752 Rock Castle Gorge
- Floyd, VA
On Saturday & Sundays during the spring, summer, and fall, enjoy award-winning wines, breathtaking views from the Blue Ridge, and an eclectic array of musical artists performing on Chateau Morrisette's Winery Courtyard from 1–4pm.
Music on the Courtyard admission is free. We suggest bringing seating as the tables fill up fast. Savor every last drop of the weekend with us!
Please note that dates, events, and hours are subject to change without notice. Music may cancel if there is inclement weather. Please check the weather forecast.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Performer: The Meeting
Chateau Morrisette - 287 Winery Road
- Floyd, VA
Make plans to visit the 18th annual Doe Run Sunflower Maze. 6 Acre Sunflower Maze, Hay rides, 30 x 30 Bounce Pad, Apple Launcher, Pumpkin Bowling, Swings, Slide, Corn Hole, and a Pick-Your-Own Sunflower Field! Admission is $10, children 3 and under are free. No pets allowed. For more information, ?call 276-251-8287 or 276-730-4831/email: doerunfarmva@live.com
214 Marigold Lane
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-8287
Email for more information.
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM -
Frogs, crawdads, and children, oh my! In our 'CSI' program the interpretive staff invite kids and adults to get in and get wet as they look for macroinvertebrates and other stream critters.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
On Saturday & Sundays during the spring, summer, and fall, enjoy award-winning wines, breathtaking views from the Blue Ridge, and an eclectic array of musical artists performing on Chateau Morrisette's Winery Courtyard from 1–4pm.
Music on the Courtyard admission is free. We suggest bringing seating as the tables fill up fast. Savor every last drop of the weekend with us!
Please note that dates, events, and hours are subject to change without notice. Music may cancel if there is inclement weather. Please check the weather forecast.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Performer: Craig Vaughn
Genre: Classic Rock
Chateau Morrisette - 287 Winery Road
- Floyd, VA
Sunday, 2:00 PM -
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th AT 2 PM.
ARARAT RURITAN CLUB,
4711 ARARAT HIGHWAY, ARARAT, VIRGINIA.
Historian Tom Perry will discuss the lives of William Alexander Stuart, John Dabney Stuart, and James Ewell Brown “Jeb” Stuart, all born at Laurel Hill, Stuart’s Birthplace, in Ararat, Virginia, during the War Between the States.
This is a fundraiser for the Perry Family Scholarship.
Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
Sponsored by the Ararat Ruritan Club.
Contact Tom Perry at freestateofpatrick@yahoo.com
for more information.
Ararat Ruritan Club - 4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA 24053
Monday, 4:00 PM -
The Patrick County Public Library will host LEGO Club.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM -
Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site.
Fairystone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart VA 24171
Monday, 10:00 AM - Registration Required. -
The Patrick County Library will host a Yoga class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
Monday, 1:30 PM -
The Patrick County Library will host a Chair Exercise Class.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
Monday Market at Fairy Stone State Park, Mondays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at picnic shelters 3 & 4.
Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contracts to provide for Food & Beverage and Retail Services at Mabry Mill within Blue Ridge Parkway. All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract. Site Visit The site visit for Mabry Mill Restaurant will be on June 27, 2024. To attend the site visit, registration is required no later than one week before the scheduled date. To register, please contact Laura Nelson, Blue Ridge Parkway Concessions Specialist, at (828) 348-3407 or Laura_S_Nelson@nps.gov. Questions are due July 5, 2024, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024, via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024, to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
Fairy Stone State Park will host the Moonshine Hollow Hike. Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by. Visit the remains of two old moonshine stills and learn about the very interesting, and sometimes tragic, history of our local moonshining activities -- Fridays, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center. Guests will meet an interpreter at the Visitor Center then drive to the hike location. This hike is over steep, uneven terrain and is difficult. High top shoes, long pants, insect spray and a walking stick are advised. 1-276-930-2424 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/fairy-stone.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center - 967 Fairys
- Stuart, VA
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
People Incorporated Financial Services has been awarded $300,000 through the Commonwealth’s Capital for Communities Fund (CCCF) to support and empower women entrepreneurs with accessible financial products and coaching. Funding will also support existing business lending and technical assistance across the agency’s 16 city and county service area. “This funding allows us to expand access to much-needed capital to historically underserved populations, including women-owned businesses and low-income community members,” said People Incorporated Director of Community Economic Development Stephanie Lillard. “Women entrepreneurs continue to face barriers to capital needed to grow or start their businesses, and we hope this funding will help break down walls and support the start-up and expansion of women-owned businesses across the commonwealth.” The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Small Business Credit Survey showed that women-owned businesses frequently encounter barriers to obtaining capital to support and grow their businesses. People Incorporated established People Incorporated Financial Services in 2000 to meet the financing needs of disadvantaged individuals and entrepreneurs in Southwest Virginia and has since expanded to serve the Northern Piedmont, Northern Shenandoah Valley and Greater Prince William regions with its loan products and financial services. People Incorporated is proud to be the only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Southwest Virginia. Visit our website to learn more about our business loans and financial services or give us a call at 276-619-2297!
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market.
Every Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Please call the centre if you would like to be a vendor. 276/957-5757.
The Spencer Penn Centre-475 Spencer Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce offers the following resource information to businesses and community partners.
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
10:00 AM - Pumpkin Faces -
The Spencer Penn Centre will offer Storytime and Craft for children. Partnering with Spencer-Penn Centre, MHC Partners for Children, and Altrusa International of Martinsville and Henry County Virginia for 2024 Storytime & Craft! Mark your calendars!
***Please note all children must be accompanied by a guardian. ***
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace Preservation Trust Annual Civil War Encampment & Living History Weekend October 5th and October 6th, 2024. Laurel Hill - Birthplace of Major General J.E.B Stuart, CSA, 1091 Ararat Highwy, Ararat, VA 24053. Opens 9:00 AM. Free Parking. Admission $8/person - 12 and under Free. Food and Specialty Vendors. Meet the Civil War Generals, Enjoy the Ladies Tea, Civil War Sutlers, String Band Music, Saturday Night Dance, Sunday Morning Church Service, Battle Scenes on Saturday and Sunday. Email: laurelhill@jebstuart.org. rshaynes59@yahoo.com. Call: 276-251-1833. Visit: www.jebstuart.org. www.facebook.com/JEB.Stuart.Trust. Walk back in time...Come join us....Experience the simple life. All proceeds go to the preservation of Laurel Hill.
Laurel Hill, JEB Stuart Birthplace - 1091 Ararat H
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1833
Email for more information.
The Stokes County Arts Council will host "Witches Cauldron Mugs" class on October 5th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost is $50 per individual participant. Come make a spooky witches cauldron mug with Amanda Gullatt Ceramics. All materials provided. Participants under 16 need to be accompanied by a paying adult. Location: The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. To register or to learn more about the class, call Stokes Arts at 336-593-8159.
The Arts Place of Stokes - 502 Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Email for more information.
Come make a spooky fairy house on October 5th at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $50 per participant. Host: Amanda Gullatt Ceramics. All materials provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. To register call 336-593-8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org.
The Arts Place of Stokes - 502 Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Email for more information.
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
October 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM 10:00 PM -- Historic Star Theatre.
While it may be futile to try to define Dangermuffin’s sound, it is possible to pinpoint the themes that inspire much of the band’s music, and perhaps no theme is as prominent and consistent as nature, including the ocean, the sun, and the mountains...all ancient and powerful and capable of immeasurable and profound healing. These ideas, running like threads through almost every Dangermuffin album, together form the basis of some of the band’s most deeply held principles and teachings: respect the earth, stay open to the universe, and strive for healing. According to lyricist Dan Lotti, if Dangermuffin’s music could accomplish just one thing, it would be to heal.
The vocal-centric songs are delivered both via acoustic string band arrangements (think Greensky Bluegrass) and a drum-fueled groovy & fiery jam-influenced arrangement (think Goose), often within the same show! For the band and fans alike, this has led to some of Dangermuffin’s most inspired, exciting, and surprising performances of its career. One Family Productions.
October 12, doors: 7pm, music: 8pm
Tickets are $20 in adv, $25 at the door.
Tickets coming soon.
The Historic Star Theatre - 318 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA
The Patrick County Master Gardeners will host their Native Plant Sale at the Stuart Farmers Market on Saturday, October 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Price $2 to $10. Benefits local organizations. Everyone is invited to come out and see the variety of plants available.
Stuart Farmers' Market - 320 Chestnut Road
- Stuart, VA 24171
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Rise Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs scheduled for October 19th, 2024. Pre-Summit on October 18th. $50 per person registration fee by September 1st. After September 1st, the registration fee is $65. This is an event for experienced and emerging entrepreneurs and business owners in Southern, Virginia. See attached flyer for more details.
- Danville, Virginia
October 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM 10:00 PM -- The Historic Star Theatre.
Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for the jazz/funk band that coincidentally bears his name. Based out of Philadelphia, the group travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing, they've developed a unique and sincere style - one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with fans ranging from the beard stroking jazz aficionados to the jam band hippies.
The band’s infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music. With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and an accessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most engaging! One Family Productions.
October 18, doors: 7pm, music: 8pm
Tickets are $10 in adv, $12 at the door.
Tickets coming soon.
Historic Star Theatre - 318 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA
The Moorefield Store Community VFD will host a Hamburger Steak Dinner on October 19th. For more information, please call 276-694-3212.
Moorefield Store - 17 Virginia NC Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-694-3212
The Town of Stuart will host its annual Apple Dumpling Festival on Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in downtown Stuart, VA. Music, Crafts, Games. Music by: 11:00 - 11:45 AM (Marcie Horne and Mike Pendleton); 12:00 - 12:45 PM (Face 2 Face - Christian Rock Band); 1:00 - 2:15 PM (Hutchens). Sound by: August Heat Audio. For additional information contact: Billy Gammons or Susan Slate at 276-694-3811 or susan.slate@stuartva.org.
And, Apple Dumpling 5-K - Early registration through October 5th, 2024 - $25.00. October 6th through day of festival - $30.00. Contact Patrick County Chamber of Commerce - 276-694-6012 or director@patrickhamber.com for race information. Registration at 7:00 am Race at 8:00 am. Sponsored by Outdoor Entertainment.
Downtown Stuart
- Stuart, VA
- 276-694-3811
Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM -
Stokes Arts will host Reach the Peaks 2024 on Saturday, October 19th. Registration Information is now online at www.stokesarts.org. For additional information, please call 336-593-8159.
The Reach the Peaks Challenge is the premier single day hiking and trail running challenge in North Carolina. The 2024 Challenge celebrates our 12th year with the theme of Southbound and Down / Hill Yeah, and offer a strenuous 10.5 mile route. Beginning at the Historic Bathhouse, the route will take participants to the southside of Hanging Rock State Park and the peaks of Cook’s Wall, House Rock, Wolf Rock, out and back on the “New” Hanging Rock Trail, down the Indian Creek Trail and finishing at the Dan River Co., and Green Heron Alehouse where food trucks, beverages, and dessert awaits. A shuttle will return participants to their cars waiting at the Hanging Rock State Park Lake Parking lot.
Net proceeds from the Reach the Peaks Challenge support Hanging Rock State Park, as well as annual Arts Education Touring Programs in Stokes County Schools, including those by the Winston-Salem Symphony, Piedmont Opera, UNCG Theatre for Young People, UNCG Opera, UNC School of the Arts, Carolina Music Ways, Columbia Marionette Theatre, Shared Radiance Shakespeare, Mike Wiley Productions, Bailey Mountain Cloggers, and others.
Thank you for supporting the 2024 Reach the Peaks Challenge!
REGISTRATION
The 2024 Reach the Peaks Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 19. Advanced Registration is strongly encouraged. The deadline for participants to receive an event T-shirt and Farm to Feet sock swag is Friday, October 4 at 5pm. Advanced Registration fees are $30 per person for adults and $20 for youth age 18 and under. Day of Registration fee is $35 for both adult and youth, but no swag is guaranteed.
Dogs are welcome! Well behaved dogs on a maximum 6-foot leash are welcome to participate with you in the challenge at no additional cost. Determining whether your dog is healthy enough to participate is at your own discretion.
ADVANCED PARTICIPANT SWAG PICKUP
Advanced Swag pickup will be available at The Arts Place of Stokes located at 502 N. Main St., Danbury, NC 27016. This year’s swag will include an event t-shirt and Farm to Feet hiking socks. Swag may be picked up in advance of the challenge on Thursday or Friday, Oct. 17 / 18, at The Arts Place between the hours of 10am and 5pm, or may be picked up at the time of check-in on the day of the event.
DAY OF THE EVENT CHECK-IN
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST CHECK-IN AT THE ARTS PLACE OF STOKES, 502 MAIN STREET IN DANBURY PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE CHALLENGE.
Participants will check-in between 7am – 9:30am on the day of the challenge, Oct. 19, to sign a liability waiver, receive a participant number, pick up swag and map. After checking-in, participants will drive 2.5 miles to the Hanging Rock State Park Lake Parking Lot.
TRAIL ROUTE
The 2024 Reach the Peaks Challenge begins at the Historic Bathhouse at Hanging Rock State Park. The Trail Route Starting Line and Trail will be marked. Participants will hike the southside of the park to the peaks of Cook’s Wall, House Rock, Wolf Rock, out and back on the “NEW” Hanging Rock Trail, down the Indian Creek Trail past Hidden Falls, Window Falls, numerous creek crossings, and finishing at the Dan River Co. / Green Heron Alehouse.
FINISHING THE CHALLENGE
Upon completing the 2024 Reach the Peaks Challenge, participants will receive a commemorative patch and Rocky’s dessert, and may also choose to enjoy a beverage and food truck options available for purchase at The Green Heron / Dan River Company. A shuttle will then return participants to their vehicles at the Hanging Rock State Park Bathhouse. In case of emergency on the trail, participants should call 911 (and may contact park staff at the Hanging Rock State Park Visitor Center at 336-593-8480). Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed throughout the state park.
PLEASE DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE CHALLENGE OF THIS EVENT. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO EVALUATE YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY NEEDS AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
What to Expect at Reach the Peaks 2024:
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE (Unless Directed by Stokes Emergency Services to cancel due to natural disaster).
The Challenge distance is approximately 10.5 miles.
Water / Fruit Station will be located at the Intersection of Wolf Rock Trail and Hanging Rock Trail. In case of emergency, TEXT or CALL 911! For non-emergency call park staff at the Hanging Rock State Park Visitor Center at 336-593-8480 (cell service may not be available throughout the park).
Food and Beverages will be available for purchase at trails end located at The Green Heron Alehouse / Dan River Company.
Feel free to take photos at each peak to share with us and your friends!
We expect you to respect the state park, the trail, wildlife, other challenge participants and hikers who may not be participating in the challenge. Pack out what you pack in and adhere to all state park rules.
This is a hiking/trail running CHALLENGE. It will not be easy, but it will be FUN!
Hanging Rock State Park - 1790 Hanging Rock Park R
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Email for more information.
Apple Dumpling Festival 5K coming October 19 at 8am. Come walk or run the Mayo River Rail Trail and burn some calories before indulging in the apple dumplings at the festival and all the other great food, crafts and music. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Stuart/TheAppleDumplingFestival5KStuartVA for more information or to register to participate.
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Meadows of Dan Pancake Days, October 20th and 27th, 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan, VA. All you can eat Buckwheat or Buttermilk Pancakes. Take out orders available. Sponsored by Meadows of Dan Ruritans and Meadows of Dan Fire Department.
Meadows of Dan Community Center - 2858 Jeb Stuart
- Meadows of Dan, VA
- 276-952-1294
Kim B Miller will open the summit, and Chef T will bookend the day as closing speaker. Both women will inspire attendees with stories of their unique paths and relay approaches and methods for building confidence and influence in the workplace and community.
Expect to walk away from the day with actionable advice to help you:
Find your true purpose.
Turn challenges into growth opportunities.
Incorporate adaptability into your strategies for success.
Reserve your spot today and be part of a movement that is empowering women to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact across the commonwealth.
Kim B Miller is a poet, author, speaker and facilitator. She is Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia’s Poet Laureate Emerita, making her the first African American Poet Laureate for that region. She uses her words to connect people to their strengths.
With a passion for food that began as a child when she watched her grandmother feed their community from her tiny kitchen on the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Chef T has become a decorated and respected chef within the food service industry. Inspired by her deep connection to her roots and her desire to bridge the gap between the family and farm, Chef T has embarked on a mission to create a dining experience that celebrates the African diaspora's rich flavors while incorporating Appalachian seasonal ingredients and her professional flair.
Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Patrick County Fab Lab (212 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart, VA)
PUMP (Pull Up Mentor Program) is a free, drop-in event designed to connect entrepreneurs with valuable resources to support your business journey. Whether you’re an existing business owner looking to grow, an aspiring entrepreneur with a new idea, or an innovator with a fresh product or service, PUMP is an opportunity to talk through your ideas with the RISE Navigator team and receive referrals to relevant resources.
What to Expect:
Personalized Mentoring: Meet with the RISE Navigator team to discuss your business ideas and receive tailored guidance.
Resource Connections: Learn about local, regional, and state resources available to help you start, grow, and scale your business.
Ongoing Support: Stay connected with us for continuous opportunities to access the resources you need.
Who Should Attend:
Business owners aiming to grow or scale
Aspiring entrepreneurs with new business ideas
Innovators bringing new products or services to market
PUMP is open to the public. There is NO cost. Registration is requested, but not required. Just Pull Up! https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfWbIN91Q.../viewform...
For more information, visit https://sovarise.com/regional-business-navigator or contact Le'Bryan Patterson at mpatterson@patrickhenry.edu
212 Wood Brothers Drive
- Stuart, VA
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Sunday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM -
Come out to Primitive Coffee for the Cars and Coffee Cruise-in. The cruise-in takes place on Sundays 10am-12pm.
Dates: September 22, 2024 and October 27, 2024, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Primitive Coffee - 2577 Jeb Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center, Golden Oldies, (last Tuesday each month) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, Inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs—chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water. Family-friendly. Dancing is permitted. 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: (276 251 8548) (276 251 5436).
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Mark your calendars: Stuart Spooktacular is scheduled for Thursday, October 31st, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Come and enjoy this free community event where kids are welcome to trick-or-treat up and down Main Street Stuart in Patrick County and have fun in a safe environment! More information forthcoming.
Uptown Stuart - Main Street
- Stuart, VA
Monday Market at Fairy Stone State Park, Mondays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at picnic shelters 3 & 4.
Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contracts to provide for Food & Beverage and Retail Services at Mabry Mill within Blue Ridge Parkway. All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract. Site Visit The site visit for Mabry Mill Restaurant will be on June 27, 2024. To attend the site visit, registration is required no later than one week before the scheduled date. To register, please contact Laura Nelson, Blue Ridge Parkway Concessions Specialist, at (828) 348-3407 or Laura_S_Nelson@nps.gov. Questions are due July 5, 2024, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024, via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024, to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market.
Every Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Please call the centre if you would like to be a vendor. 276/957-5757.
The Spencer Penn Centre-475 Spencer Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Reynolds Homestead Home Tours every Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
- 1-276-694-7181
- www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu
Email for more information.
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce offers the following resource information to businesses and community partners.
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Fairy Stone State Park will host their third annual Holiday Market on Saturday, November 30th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Fayerdale Hall Conference Center. Free parking for vendors and guests. Shop small and enjoy local crafts and food. Interested vendors: Please contact the Fairy Stone State Park office by November 1 to sign up. There is a $15 vendor table fee and form to submit. For more information, please call 276-930-2424.
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA
10:00 AM - Thanks for Thanksgiving -
The Spencer Penn Centre will offer Storytime and Craft for children. Partnering with Spencer-Penn Centre, MHC Partners for Children, and Altrusa International of Martinsville and Henry County Virginia for 2024 Storytime & Craft! Mark your calendars!
***Please note all children must be accompanied by a guardian. ***
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
November 9, 2024 - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - The Historic Start Theatre.
A singer-songwriter born in Guam and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia; Rebecca Porter continues to forge her way in country music with songs that balance her distinctive storytelling with the dynamics of her commanding voice in a unique display of soulful classic country.
?A lifelong innate connection to music guided Porter into performing live as a young adult. Through a decade’s worth of live performance with Harrisonburg-Rockingham County area musicians, Porter learned the ropes of life as a performing and recording artist. When her work in cover bands came to a pause after the birth of her first child, Porter found herself stumbling through parenting an infant during a global pandemic. The pandemic and motherhood left Porter yearning for the return to connection and music.
Porter transformed her pandemic loneliness into two EPs - “Prime Rainbow Conditions” and 2023’s “Queen of the Local”, the latter of which was successfully crowdfunded based on Porter's formidable regional power. Porter tours extensively around her home state of Virginia, and steadily increasing forays outside the state, commanding stages up and down the East Coast. With completely independent legwork, her EP is making rounds nationally and internationally. One Family Productions.
November 9, doors: 7pm, music: 8pm
Tickets are 10 in adv, $12 at the door.
Tickets coming soon.
The Historic Star Theatre - 318 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
The Moorefield Store Community VFD will host a Black Pot Chicken Dinner on November 16th. For more information, please call 276-694-3212.
Moorefield Store - 17 Virginia NC Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-694-3212
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
November 22, 2024 - 7:00 PM 10:00 PM - Historic Star Theatre.
Winners of the 2021 MerleFest band competition, Into The Fog is a psychedelic jamgrass band from Raleigh, North Carolina that combines timeless songwriting with progressive instrumentation and tight harmonies. The group consists of Brian Stephenson (acoustic guitar), Winston Mitchell (mandolin), Derek Lane (upright bass), and Connor Kozlosky (electric guitar), with everyone contributing on vocals. The band’s members have varied musical backgrounds that range from bluegrass to funk, which helps create Into The Fog’s genre-jumping sound.
The band has released two studio albums and one live record, Volume One, which was released in 2023 and showcases their updated sound with Kozlosky. Live shows are a keystone of the Into The Fog experience, as the band expands songs to highlight their instrumental prowess and push the boundaries of the newgrass sound. The band is set to level up in 2024, with bigger headlining shows and a new album in the works.
Into The Fog has shared the stage with the likes of Sam Bush, Keller & the Keels, Town Mountain, Daniel Donato, Jon Stickley Trio, Big Richard, and The Grass is Dead, while hitting festivals like FloydFest, Rooster Walk, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Earl Scruggs Music Fest, The Big What?, Front Porch Fest, as well as being Official Showcase artists at IBMA in 2023. One Family Productions.
November 22, doors: 7pm, music: 8pm
Tickets are $15 in adv, $20 at the door.
Tickets coming soon.
The Historic Star Theatre - 318 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center, Golden Oldies, (last Tuesday each month) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, Inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs—chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water. Family-friendly. Dancing is permitted. 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: (276 251 8548) (276 251 5436).
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market.
Every Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Please call the centre if you would like to be a vendor. 276/957-5757.
The Spencer Penn Centre-475 Spencer Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Reynolds Homestead Home Tours every Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
- 1-276-694-7181
- www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu
Email for more information.
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce offers the following resource information to businesses and community partners.
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
10:00 AM - Sugar Plum Wishes and Candy Cane Kisses -
The Spencer Penn Centre will offer Storytime and Craft for children. Partnering with Spencer-Penn Centre, MHC Partners for Children, and Altrusa International of Martinsville and Henry County Virginia for 2024 Storytime & Craft! Mark your calendars!
***Please note all children must be accompanied by a guardian. ***
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Moorefield Store Community VFD will host a Community Christmas Dinner on December 7th. For more information, please call 276-694-3212.
Moorefield Store - 17 Virginia NC Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-694-3212
This annual holiday market will be on Saturday, December 7th, 10 AM to 1 PM. The Mistletoe Market is a great spot to shop for holiday decor, gifts and more.
Stuart Farmers' Market - 320 Chestnut Road
- Stuart, VA
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center, Golden Oldies, (last Tuesday each month) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, Inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs—chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water. Family-friendly. Dancing is permitted. 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: (276 251 8548) (276 251 5436).
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Reynolds Homestead Home Tours every Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
- 1-276-694-7181
- www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu
Email for more information.
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce offers the following resource information to businesses and community partners.
8:30 Am to 11:00 AM -
The Coffee Break Cafe hosts live music on Tuesdays. Bring an instrument and join in or just come and listen.
The Coffee Break - 111 N Main Street
- Stuart, VA
The Moorefield Store Community VFD will host a Black Pot Chicken Dinner on January 18, 2025. For more information, please call 276-694-3212.
Moorefield Store - 17 Virginia NC Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-694-3212
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
The Virginia Rent Relief Program is available. For additional information or to apply, please call Virginia Legal Aid Society Rent Relief Hotline at 1-866-995-5595.
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Check out One Family Production's website for the upcoming shows. The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting a Business After Hours at the Star Theatre in March:
HANK, PATTIE & THE CURRENT @ THE STAR THEATRE
Saturday, March 2, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Historic Star Theatre/////////////
THE FREEWAY JUBILEE @ THE STAR THEATRE
Friday, March 15, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Historic Star Theatre////////////
TIME SAWYER W/CLARE ELICH TRIO @ THE STAR THEATRE
Friday, April 5, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Historic Star Theatre/////////
FLORENCIA & THE FEELING @ THE STAR THEATRE
Saturday, April 13, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Historic Star Theatre/////////////
THE JUDY CHOPS @ THE STAR THEATRE
Friday, May 10, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Historic Star Theatre/////////////
DANGERMUFFIN @ THE STAR THEATRE
Saturday, October 12, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Historic Star Theatre////////////
THE DIRK QUINN BAND @ THE STAR THEATRE
Friday, October 18, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Historic Star Theatre///////////
REBECCA PORTER & THE RHINESTONE ROSES @ THE STAR THEATRE
Saturday, November 9, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Historic Star Theatre.
STAR Theatre - 318 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
Fairy Stone State Park will host the Moonshine Hollow Hike. Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by. Visit the remains of two old moonshine stills and learn about the very interesting, and sometimes tragic, history of our local moonshining activities -- Fridays, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center. Guests will meet an interpreter at the Visitor Center then drive to the hike location. This hike is over steep, uneven terrain and is difficult. High top shoes, long pants, insect spray and a walking stick are advised. 1-276-930-2424 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/fairy-stone.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center - 967 Fairys
- Stuart, VA
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to join us every second Saturday to explore the future Mayo River State Park. Discover the secrets of the Saura native Americans who inhabited the area and follow in the footsteps of William Byrd's surveying party. Mayo River Trail (Approximately 4 miles) May, July September, and November. Redbud Trail (April, June, August, and October). The future site of Mayo River State Park is made possible through funding from Eco Ambassador Council and support from Dan River Basin Association.
500 Pratt Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 800-933-7275
- www.virginiastateparks.gov
The Stuart Farmers' Market will begin market hours of operation for 2024 on Friday's, 8 am to 12 pm, May through November. The season will officially kick off on Friday, May 3. Vendors will be on site Friday, April 26 with what we call "sneak peek Fridays." Cool season crops, along with baked items, coffee and crafts will be available. Come shop with us! Also, the Patrick County Master Gardeners will be on site the last Friday of each month with information and to answer gardening questions. The Landmark Center and Blue Ridge Therapy Connection will be available on May 17, June 14, July 12 and August 16 for FREE blood pressure checks. The Rise and Shine youth entrepreneurial vendors will join our vendors on Friday, June 21 and July 12, and a special homeschool youth market on Friday, August 9.
Stuart Farmers' Market
- Downtown Stuart
- 276-694-3811
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
Fairy Stone State Park will host the Moonshine Hollow Hike. Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by. Visit the remains of two old moonshine stills and learn about the very interesting, and sometimes tragic, history of our local moonshining activities -- Fridays, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center. Guests will meet an interpreter at the Visitor Center then drive to the hike location. This hike is over steep, uneven terrain and is difficult. High top shoes, long pants, insect spray and a walking stick are advised. 1-276-930-2424 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/fairy-stone.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center - 967 Fairys
- Stuart, VA
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market.
Every Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Please call the centre if you would like to be a vendor. 276/957-5757.
The Spencer Penn Centre-475 Spencer Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Stuart Farmers' Market is officially open (Downtown Stuart), Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., May through November. You are invited to come and see the variety of fresh vegetables, baked goods, crafts and more provided by our vendors! We look forward to seeing you there!
Stuart Farmers' Market - 320 Chestnut Road
- Stuart, VA
Fairy Stone State Park Monday Market 2024 opening May 6th through September 2nd, every Monday - Rain or Shine, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Picnic Shelters 3 & 4. Baked Goods - Fresh Produce - Food Vendors - Music - Local Crafts and More. Free parking for vendors and shoppers. Vendors accept cash only. Learn more at www.virginiastateparks.gov/besafe
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-930-2424
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
Fairy Stone State Park will host the Moonshine Hollow Hike. Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by. Visit the remains of two old moonshine stills and learn about the very interesting, and sometimes tragic, history of our local moonshining activities -- Fridays, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center. Guests will meet an interpreter at the Visitor Center then drive to the hike location. This hike is over steep, uneven terrain and is difficult. High top shoes, long pants, insect spray and a walking stick are advised. 1-276-930-2424 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/fairy-stone.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center - 967 Fairys
- Stuart, VA
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Uptown Stagecoach is now operating on our summer extended hours, join us Friday & Saturday for dinner until 9:00 PM, and Sunday brunch till 4:00 PM.
Uptown Stagecoach - 121 N Main Street
- Stuart, VA
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market.
Every Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Please call the centre if you would like to be a vendor. 276/957-5757.
The Spencer Penn Centre-475 Spencer Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
Monday Market at Fairy Stone State Park, Mondays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at picnic shelters 3 & 4.
Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contracts to provide for Food & Beverage and Retail Services at Mabry Mill within Blue Ridge Parkway. All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract. Site Visit The site visit for Mabry Mill Restaurant will be on June 27, 2024. To attend the site visit, registration is required no later than one week before the scheduled date. To register, please contact Laura Nelson, Blue Ridge Parkway Concessions Specialist, at (828) 348-3407 or Laura_S_Nelson@nps.gov. Questions are due July 5, 2024, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024, via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024, to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.
Fairy Stone State Park will host the Moonshine Hollow Hike. Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by. Visit the remains of two old moonshine stills and learn about the very interesting, and sometimes tragic, history of our local moonshining activities -- Fridays, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center. Guests will meet an interpreter at the Visitor Center then drive to the hike location. This hike is over steep, uneven terrain and is difficult. High top shoes, long pants, insect spray and a walking stick are advised. 1-276-930-2424 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/fairy-stone.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center - 967 Fairys
- Stuart, VA
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Stuart Elementary School Running Club will hit the pavements along the sidewalks in town on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorist should take caution and watch for these runners.
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
Uptown Stagecoach is now operating on our summer extended hours, join us Friday & Saturday for dinner until 9:00 PM, and Sunday brunch till 4:00 PM.
Uptown Stagecoach - 121 N Main Street
- Stuart, VA
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
People Incorporated Financial Services has been awarded $300,000 through the Commonwealth’s Capital for Communities Fund (CCCF) to support and empower women entrepreneurs with accessible financial products and coaching. Funding will also support existing business lending and technical assistance across the agency’s 16 city and county service area. “This funding allows us to expand access to much-needed capital to historically underserved populations, including women-owned businesses and low-income community members,” said People Incorporated Director of Community Economic Development Stephanie Lillard. “Women entrepreneurs continue to face barriers to capital needed to grow or start their businesses, and we hope this funding will help break down walls and support the start-up and expansion of women-owned businesses across the commonwealth.” The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Small Business Credit Survey showed that women-owned businesses frequently encounter barriers to obtaining capital to support and grow their businesses. People Incorporated established People Incorporated Financial Services in 2000 to meet the financing needs of disadvantaged individuals and entrepreneurs in Southwest Virginia and has since expanded to serve the Northern Piedmont, Northern Shenandoah Valley and Greater Prince William regions with its loan products and financial services. People Incorporated is proud to be the only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Southwest Virginia. Visit our website to learn more about our business loans and financial services or give us a call at 276-619-2297!
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market.
Every Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Please call the centre if you would like to be a vendor. 276/957-5757.
The Spencer Penn Centre-475 Spencer Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
The Stuart Farmers' Market is open every Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Vendors available with fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh eggs and meat, arts and crafts and more! Come out and shop local!
Stuart Farmers' Market - 320 Chestnut Road
- Stuart, VA 24171
Date: July 13, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us every second Saturday at the Mayo River Trails to explore the future Mayo River State Park. You will also discover some interesting facts about local wildlife, the history of the Native Americans who inhabited the area, and about the exploration of the area by William Byrd.
We will alternate monthly between the Redbud Trail and the Mayo River Trail, so hiking times will vary. The Redbud Trail is approximately two miles long. The Mayo River Trail, plus Byrd's Loop, is approximately four miles long.
March/May/July/September/November - Mayo River Trail
April/June/August/October - Redbud Trail
To reach the parking lot from Route 58, turn onto the Horsepasture-Price Road at The Old Country Store and travel 3.6 miles to Moore's Mill Road. Turn right on Moore's Mill and travel 4.4 miles to Pratt Road. Turn left on Pratt Road and travel 0.5 miles to the trailhead parking lot. The address is 500 Pratt Road, Spencer, VA 24165. The parking lot is located at the end of a cul-de-sac on your right.
Mayo River Trails - 500 Pratt Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
Come by the Mayberry Trading Post on Saturdays from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM for the weekly farmers/artisan market. Interested local farmers and artisans to set up next to the Blue Ridge Parkway and The Mayberry Trading Post. Contact Rachel Frazier-Meraz for more information or to fill out an application to participate at 276-692-5572 or email at rachel@mayberrytradingpostva.com.
The Mayberry Trading Post - 883 Mayberry Church Ro
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
Monday Market at Fairy Stone State Park, Mondays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at picnic shelters 3 & 4.
Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contracts to provide for Food & Beverage and Retail Services at Mabry Mill within Blue Ridge Parkway. All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract. Site Visit The site visit for Mabry Mill Restaurant will be on June 27, 2024. To attend the site visit, registration is required no later than one week before the scheduled date. To register, please contact Laura Nelson, Blue Ridge Parkway Concessions Specialist, at (828) 348-3407 or Laura_S_Nelson@nps.gov. Questions are due July 5, 2024, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024, via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024, to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.
Fairy Stone State Park will host the Moonshine Hollow Hike. Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by. Visit the remains of two old moonshine stills and learn about the very interesting, and sometimes tragic, history of our local moonshining activities -- Fridays, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center. Guests will meet an interpreter at the Visitor Center then drive to the hike location. This hike is over steep, uneven terrain and is difficult. High top shoes, long pants, insect spray and a walking stick are advised. 1-276-930-2424 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/fairy-stone.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center - 967 Fairys
- Stuart, VA
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Stuart Elementary School Running Club will hit the pavements along the sidewalks in town on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorist should take caution and watch for these runners.
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
People Incorporated Financial Services has been awarded $300,000 through the Commonwealth’s Capital for Communities Fund (CCCF) to support and empower women entrepreneurs with accessible financial products and coaching. Funding will also support existing business lending and technical assistance across the agency’s 16 city and county service area. “This funding allows us to expand access to much-needed capital to historically underserved populations, including women-owned businesses and low-income community members,” said People Incorporated Director of Community Economic Development Stephanie Lillard. “Women entrepreneurs continue to face barriers to capital needed to grow or start their businesses, and we hope this funding will help break down walls and support the start-up and expansion of women-owned businesses across the commonwealth.” The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Small Business Credit Survey showed that women-owned businesses frequently encounter barriers to obtaining capital to support and grow their businesses. People Incorporated established People Incorporated Financial Services in 2000 to meet the financing needs of disadvantaged individuals and entrepreneurs in Southwest Virginia and has since expanded to serve the Northern Piedmont, Northern Shenandoah Valley and Greater Prince William regions with its loan products and financial services. People Incorporated is proud to be the only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Southwest Virginia. Visit our website to learn more about our business loans and financial services or give us a call at 276-619-2297!
Uptown Stagecoach is now operating on our summer extended hours, join us Friday & Saturday for dinner until 9:00 PM, and Sunday brunch till 4:00 PM.
Uptown Stagecoach - 121 N Main Street
- Stuart, VA
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market.
Every Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Please call the centre if you would like to be a vendor. 276/957-5757.
The Spencer Penn Centre-475 Spencer Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibit of original art by Hillary Norman in the Apple Gallery. A reception is scheduled for Sunday, August 25 from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Apple Gallery of the Stokes County Arts Council 500 Main Street Danbury, NC.
Norman works primarily in oils and water-soluble oils and occasionally in acrylics. She explained that she loves the extended blending time that is afforded by oil-based media in general, as well as the depth of color and translucent layering. Traditional oils give longer time to dry and glaze beautifully in translucent layers whereas water soluble oils dry a little faster which allows her to keep with the momentum she can get when she starts a new piece.
Norman is a Self-taught painter. She studied Art History and Economics at Duke University and Furniture Design and Industrial Design at S.C.A.D.
Norman described her work in this exhibit as VIBRANT | ELEMENTAL | SURREAL | INTRICATE | EXISTENTIAL | FUTURE FORWARD. She shared: “We descend from generations who lived in a world in which people changed faster than the world. Individuals were the agents of change. Now we live in a world in which change happens faster in the world than it can in most individuals. We must learn a new kind of personal evolution to survive. What breaks down our norms and beliefs about self is merely creating raw materials for the future self to use in our collective remaking.”
Norman said that she feels, both individually and collectively, that we are experiencing a paradigm shift in the world. The small changes in her own life parallel the large changes in the zeitgeist. “This Aquarian Age disruption will either break you or teach you. I choose to learn, to shift, to reinvent,” Norman explained.
Norman described that her art is always shifting lenses, from macro to micro: zooming in and out on reality in an attempt to find beauty in the weird, the real, and the unreal.
Norman stated: “Art takes me places outside my mind. It is a reservoir of my own psyche: each piece takes on the tone of my shifting mind states. Inspired heavily by surrealism, cubism, and abstract expressionism, I aim to bring the subconscious world to light in my art. Half process-oriented, half experimental, my work has a lot of range. However, the underlying thread is my desire to tease apart the seams of reality and reveal a deeper truth of being in painted form. I
Norman is a freelance CRO consultant by day; she works in the space of optimizing e-commerce websites when she is not painting, making jewelry, writing, running or practicing Muay Thai.
This exhibit will be on display August 16-September 30, 2024 in the Apple Gallery. The Stokes County Arts Council is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday, 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. and Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm. For additional information about the exhibit, please contact the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org.
500 Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Email for more information.
Saturday Market at the Mayberry Trading Post.
Head over to the Mayberry Trading Post for their weekly open-air market, featuring a variety of local art, produce, and more! The market is held each Saturday from April through October. Find more information on Facebook.
If you’d like to set up a table at the Saturday market, please email rachel@mayberrytradingpostva.com.
Address
883 Mayberry Church Rd, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Hours
Saturdays 10am-2pm.
Mayberry Trading Post-883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Outdoor Concerts -
Free concerts held Sunday afternoons at Mabry Mill from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Milepost Music is bringing live mountain music to Mabry Mill located at milepost 176 on the BLue Ridge Parkway in Meadows of Dan, Va. Lovely Mountaineers will perform on Sunday, August 18th. Gina and Jason Dilg of Lovely Mountaineers are based in the rolling hills of Southwest Virinia and play the foot stomping dance tunes and old country ballards of the American string band repertoire. Milepost Music concerts are held at Mabry Mill on the first and third Sundays of each month August and September. Upcoming Milepost Music conerts at Mary Mill include Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones on September 1st and the Slate Mountain Ramblers on September 15th. Milepost Music is sponsored by Skyline National Bank and Visit Patrick County.
Mabry Mill
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Reynolds Homestead offices reopened on Monday, August 19. Please bear with us as we settle back into our renovated space and prepare for upcoming programming. Repairs to the historic home and surrounding areas are ongoing and progressing well, and the home is open for guided tours every Sunday through October.
Reynolds Homestead - 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
- 276-694-7181
SAVE THE DATE! Front Porch Fest, the annual 4-day music festival to be held August 29th to September 1st in Patrick County. Front Porch Fest is known for an array of local, regional, and nationally known musicians. In addition to high quality music, festival organizers are curating a full schedule of arts, movement, and nature-based offerings, a wide variety of vendors, and engaging children's activities, ensuring fun for the whole family this Labor Day weekend at Front Porch Fest 15. General admission and VIP weekend tickets are on sale now at frontporchfest.com. Day tickets will be released this summer. Tent camping is included with weekend admission tickets, and car camping passes can be purchased separately. The festival is a family friendly event and children 12 and under are free but do require a ticket. For additional information, to see the lineup, and to purchase tickets for this unforgettable weekend, search for Front Porch Fest on social media or visit the website at www.frontporchfest.com. Front Porch Fest is produced by One Family Productions, a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting and supporting community enrichment and growth. Proceeds from this event are donated to local charities such as the Patrick County Community Food Bank and Caring Hearts Free Clinic of Patrick County. For more information, visit onefamilyproductions.org.
Spirithaven Farm - 677 Spirithaven Lane
- Stuart, VA 24171
SAVE THE DATE: Stuart Church of Living Water to host Labor Day Annual Yard Sale. Date: Friday, August 30th through Monday, September 2nd. Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Highway 58 - Patrick Springs, VA.
Highway 58
- Patrick
- 276-694-3322
Labor Day Weekend 2024.
Friday, August 30, 2024 5:30 pm:
The Inspirations.
Jeff Tolbert and Primitive Road.
The Churchmen.
Saturday, August 31, 2024 5:30 pm:
Singing Cookes.
The Harvesters Quartet.
?The Browders.
Sunday, September 1, 2024 10:30 am:
Music by: The Singing Cookes. Message by Ricky Rogers. Presented by Dominion Valley Events. Camping Available. Contact Information: Phone: 276-694-4245, email: DominionValleyPark@gmail.com, website: dominionvalleyllc.com.
Dominion Valley Park - 415 Dominion Valley Lane
- Stuart, VA
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts BINGO night on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5pm, and games begin at 6pm. Concessions are available. Proceeds help fund our scholarships and other community service projects throughout the year. The Ararat Ruritan Club is located at 4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA.
Monday Market at Fairy Stone State Park, Mondays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at picnic shelters 3 & 4.
Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contracts to provide for Food & Beverage and Retail Services at Mabry Mill within Blue Ridge Parkway. All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract. Site Visit The site visit for Mabry Mill Restaurant will be on June 27, 2024. To attend the site visit, registration is required no later than one week before the scheduled date. To register, please contact Laura Nelson, Blue Ridge Parkway Concessions Specialist, at (828) 348-3407 or Laura_S_Nelson@nps.gov. Questions are due July 5, 2024, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024, via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024, to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.
Fairy Stone State Park will host the Moonshine Hollow Hike. Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by. Visit the remains of two old moonshine stills and learn about the very interesting, and sometimes tragic, history of our local moonshining activities -- Fridays, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center. Guests will meet an interpreter at the Visitor Center then drive to the hike location. This hike is over steep, uneven terrain and is difficult. High top shoes, long pants, insect spray and a walking stick are advised. 1-276-930-2424 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/fairy-stone.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center - 967 Fairys
- Stuart, VA
The Stuart Elementary School Running Club will hit the pavements along the sidewalks in town on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorist should take caution and watch for these runners.
People Incorporated Financial Services has been awarded $300,000 through the Commonwealth’s Capital for Communities Fund (CCCF) to support and empower women entrepreneurs with accessible financial products and coaching. Funding will also support existing business lending and technical assistance across the agency’s 16 city and county service area. “This funding allows us to expand access to much-needed capital to historically underserved populations, including women-owned businesses and low-income community members,” said People Incorporated Director of Community Economic Development Stephanie Lillard. “Women entrepreneurs continue to face barriers to capital needed to grow or start their businesses, and we hope this funding will help break down walls and support the start-up and expansion of women-owned businesses across the commonwealth.” The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Small Business Credit Survey showed that women-owned businesses frequently encounter barriers to obtaining capital to support and grow their businesses. People Incorporated established People Incorporated Financial Services in 2000 to meet the financing needs of disadvantaged individuals and entrepreneurs in Southwest Virginia and has since expanded to serve the Northern Piedmont, Northern Shenandoah Valley and Greater Prince William regions with its loan products and financial services. People Incorporated is proud to be the only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Southwest Virginia. Visit our website to learn more about our business loans and financial services or give us a call at 276-619-2297!
Uptown Stagecoach is now operating on our summer extended hours, join us Friday & Saturday for dinner until 9:00 PM, and Sunday brunch till 4:00 PM.
Uptown Stagecoach - 121 N Main Street
- Stuart, VA
Neighbors in the Know
Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first
and third Monday of each month. Each week will include a different presentation and activity, followed by a
way to get you moving. The program is an hour long and activities for children will be provided during the
program for those with little ones who would like to attend. Every third Monday, a music program will be
provided. Come sing, play an instrument, or just listen. This free program is perfect for all ages and will
encourage mental, emotional, and physical well-being each month. Be sure to join us and bring a friend! No
registration is required, just come on.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
Zumba! - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm. Zumba is back at Spencer Penn! Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout! Drop-in price is $10.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
The Patrick County Quilters' Sit-N-Sew is held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quilted Colors. For more information, call 276-694-3020 or email patrickcountyquilters@gmail.com
107 N Main Street - Uptown Stuart
- Stuart, VA 24171
4th Sunday of every month - Cars and Coffee Cruise In, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Primitive Coffee, Antique Market and Bakery is open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Ararat Ruritan Club hosts virtual raffles on its Facebook page on the first of each month. Various items are raffled off at $10 or $20 per limited chance. There are 30-35 chances on each raffle. Prize values range from $150 to $400. For more information, go to Facebook.com/AraratRuritanClub or contact the club via email at AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com or Kevin Smith at 276-229-6493.
Virtual Raffles on Facebook
The Ararat Ruritan Club will hold Rook games every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4711 Ararat Hwy
- Ararat, VA
- 276-251-1408
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market.
Every Thursday from 4 to 7pm. Please call the centre if you would like to be a vendor. 276/957-5757.
The Spencer Penn Centre-475 Spencer Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
The new hours for the DMV Select office in Stuart, effective Monday, July 15, and until further notice, are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
County Administration
- Stuart, VA 24171
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