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January 2022
Jan 1-31
Virginia Legal Aid can assist with housing, consumer, public benefits, education, healthcare benefits, advance directives, family, personal safety. To apply or find info: 1-866-LeglAid (1-866-534-5243) toll free, or vlas.org
vlas office locations: Danville (519 Main Street; Farmville: 217 East 3rd Street; Lynchburg: 513 Church Street; Suffolk: 155 E Washington St. Outreach Location (appointment only) - Martinsville, South Hill, City of Franklin.
- 434-610-9397
Jan 1 - Apr 30
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.
Jan 1 - Feb 15
The Stokes County Arts Council is extending an exhibit of original photography by Kitty Ray Brown and Patty Young in the Apple Gallery until Tuesday, February 15, 2022. 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 1:00pm-6:00pm. For additional information about the exhibit, please contact the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org.
Kitty Ray Brown is a local archival photographer and an oil painter. Her exhibit features Impressionist Landscape Paintings, Oils and Archival Photography.
Brown worked part-time in the art department while attending school at Pembroke University, which sparked her interest in art and design. After a career in the jewelry industry, designing in precious metals and gemstones and capturing images while writing appraisals, Brown has continued with photography. A move to Stokes County inspired her to expand her photography and offered the opportunity to be mentored by Jesse Moore. More recently Brown has studied Impressionist Landscape painting under Craig Richards. She has painted scenes of Stokes County on rocks from the creek on her property which she sells at Hanging Rock State Park.
Brown has won several awards from contests in North Carolina and Virginia and had her flower photographs made into woven tapestries for hotels and resorts around the world.
Brown is an active Board member of the Stokes County Art Council, serves as the board secretary, and supports events and exhibitions through photography. Brown also enjoys spending time with her family; she is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Brown manages the Stokes Future Farmers’ Market at Hanging Rock.
“I have owned and used a camera since my early teens. I carry it constantly and make pictures every day. Now that I create Impressionist Landscape Paintings, I use my photographs as inspiration,” said Brown.
After a long career in the computer industry, Young retired in 2019 and began her second act as a nature photographer. During 2020, she worked tirelessly to improve her skills. Although she had been behind a camera since middle school, she had never spent the hours needed to perfect her technique. She took pictures almost daily during 2020 on her property in Stokes County.
As we near the end of 2021, Young is still “focused on nature”. She has continued to work on perfecting her photography skills with each image captured. She has been fortunate to spend countless hours outside in nature and even had the rare opportunity to take images of a new fawn and a young bear on her property. A field covered in red clover and another filled with Sunflowers brought her joy as she spent time capturing the beauty of blooms, birds and butterflies. Her goal for each photograph is to capture not only the beauty but also the emotion of the moment.
In addition to photographing nature, Young also captured images throughout 2021 during concerts at The Arts Place and at events throughout Stokes County including Fourth of July fireworks, bike races and hikes at Hanging Rock State Park. Her work is displayed in homes across the United States. Her images have also been published in the local newspaper.
Young is an active Board member of the Stokes County Arts Council and currently lives on 53 acres in Stokes County with her husband and Gordon Setter.
500 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 1-336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Email for more information.
Jan 14
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Jan 16 - Jun 26
Paint Class with Craig Richards (FREE), Sundays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the studio loft at The Arts Place, 502 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. Text to reserve a spot at 336-655-4888. Class offering is "Where you will always learn a multitude of key concepts for improving your painting skills."
502 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
Jan 19
The Stokes County Arts Council will host the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM at The Art Place, 502 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
502 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 1-336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Email for more information.
Jan 21
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Jan 23
The Reynolds Homestead in partnership with Envision Critz is excited to embark upon a community visioning process designed to support enhancements in Critz! We’d love to solicit your ideas and feedback for providing additional programs, resources and opportunities for students, adults and the broader community. We are exploring the idea of transforming the property located at the intersection of Hardin Reynolds and Abram Penn into a community center and would love to hear your ideas for how this property could benefit the local community. You can learn more about this project by visiting our website: www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu.
There are multiple ways to be engaged in this process and we’d love to include as many people as possible as we dream for the future of Critz!
Consider attending a Community Meeting and sharing your ideas either in person OR virtually
We will hold two public community meetings in January to collect ideas and suggestions, these will be held in person at the Reynolds Homestead or you may attend virtually using Zoom. A boxed lunch will be provided if you RSVP. Each meeting will cover similar content so feel free to just attend one, or you’re welcome to come to both!
Meetings will be held at the Reynolds Homestead on January 23 AND January 30. Lunch will be provided at 1:00pm and the discussion will take place from 1:30pm-3:00
To RSVP for in person participation please complete this FORM or give us a call at 276-694-7181 ex.23
Can’t attend a meeting? Complete our survey to ensure your ideas are heard!
If you can’t join us at the community meetings, please take a few minutes to complete our survey online and we’ll be sure to pull your ideas into the conversation! www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu.
Connect with Envision Critz on Facebook to stay up to date on the project!
We invite you to share this widely with your neighbors, friends, and other community members!
Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA
- 1-276-694-7181
- www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu
Email for more information.
Jan 28
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Jan 29
Saturday, January 29, 2022 (1pm-4pm) - The Ararat Community Club will host a barn quilt painting which will be led by Lisa Martin with The Wormy Chestnut. Pre-Register via email by 01/26/2022 to lisaorpheus@gmail.com, to ensure your template will be designed and ready for painting. The cost is $25 and includes all supplies needed to complete the barn quilt.
Jan 30
The Reynolds Homestead in partnership with Envision Critz is excited to embark upon a community visioning process designed to support enhancements in Critz! We’d love to solicit your ideas and feedback for providing additional programs, resources and opportunities for students, adults and the broader community. We are exploring the idea of transforming the property located at the intersection of Hardin Reynolds and Abram Penn into a community center and would love to hear your ideas for how this property could benefit the local community. You can learn more about this project by visiting our website: www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu.
There are multiple ways to be engaged in this process and we’d love to include as many people as possible as we dream for the future of Critz!
Consider attending a Community Meeting and sharing your ideas either in person OR virtually
We will hold two public community meetings in January to collect ideas and suggestions, these will be held in person at the Reynolds Homestead or you may attend virtually using Zoom. A boxed lunch will be provided if you RSVP. Each meeting will cover similar content so feel free to just attend one, or you’re welcome to come to both!
Meetings will be held at the Reynolds Homestead on January 23 AND January 30. Lunch will be provided at 1:00pm and the discussion will take place from 1:30pm-3:00
To RSVP for in person participation please complete this FORM or give us a call at 276-694-7181 ex.23
Can’t attend a meeting? Complete our survey to ensure your ideas are heard!
If you can’t join us at the community meetings, please take a few minutes to complete our survey online and we’ll be sure to pull your ideas into the conversation! www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu.
Connect with Envision Critz on Facebook to stay up to date on the project!
We invite you to share this widely with your neighbors, friends, and other community members!
Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA
- 1-276-694-7181
- www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu
Email for more information.
February 2022
Feb 4
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Willis Gap Community Center Big Country Breakfast
Feb 5
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. Big Country Breakfast, 1st Saturday of each month, 7:00 am till 10:00 am. Donations accepted.
Serving: Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Gravy, Biscuits, Eggs. Buckwheat and buttermilk pancakes, apples, Coffee, juice, and sodas.
A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Meadows of Dan, (Primland) and about 7 miles from (Mayberry) Mount Airy, NC 27030, Hometown of Andy Griffith.
Family friendly, and southern hospitality at its best.
All proceeds go to repair and upkeep of Community Building.
Contact Numbers: 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
- 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
Feb 5
The Patrick County Music Association will host 2022 Mandolin Fest on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., music begins at 6:00 p.m. Concessions available for sale. Donations accepted.
Rotary Buildilng, 420 Woodland Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Meadows of Dan Women's Club
Feb 5
Meadows of Dan Women's Club "Bingo" - Meadows of Dan Community Building. Doors open at 5 PM. Bingo Games start at 6 PM. Bingo resumes 1st Saturday night every month.
Meadows of Dan Community Building
- Meadows of Dan, VA
Feb 5
Saturday, February 5th, 1 pm to 4 pm with Jessica Minter. Create your own charcuterie board to take home, created for 2 individuals to share or just for yourself. All supplies will be provided. Value of $30-$40. Cost is $15/members and $20/non-members. Must pre-register by calling the Centre at 276/957-5757 by Monday 31st.
475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Email for more information.
Feb 11
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Stuart "Pop Up" Farmers Market
Feb 11
Stuart "Pop Up" Farmers Market, Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. More info forthcoming.
Stuart
- VA
Feb 11
Friday, February 11, Gap Civil oldtime band will play in Alumni Hall. Gate opens at 5 p.m. with the band going on at 6:20 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation. Come and enjoy some great music! Social distancing will be required with masks when that is not possible. Concessions will be sold.
475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Email for more information.
Feb 18
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Feb 19
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Feb 19
The Palmetto Theatre of Walnut Cove will present "Hayride to Hollywood" -- a new show by Memphis Thunder, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now -- $15.00. Get your tickets online at PalmettoWalnutCove.com.
Palmetto Theatre, 329 N Main Street
- Walnut Cove, NC 27052
Feb 20
The February class will be happening on Sunday the 20th from 12 noon to 4pm. All supplies are provided. Registration deadline is Friday, February 11th.
Pricing is based on size:
12”x36” exterior $75
24”x24” exterior $65
36”x36” exterior $85
Please contact the Centre for more details and to register.
475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Email for more information.
Feb 20
Join us Sunday, February 20th, as we gather for our first Sock Hop of 2022 and honor our generous volunteers and donors! Admission is a $5 donation at the door. Refreshments will be served and games will be set up for those who want to socialize instead of dance. Volunteers and donors receive free admission.
475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA 24165
- 276-957-5757
- www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com
Email for more information.
Feb 25
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Normally occurs in February
Paint Class with Craig Richards (FREE), Sundays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the studio loft at The Arts Place, 502 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. Text to reserve a spot at 336-655-4888. Class offering is "Where you will always learn a multitude of key concepts for improving your painting skills."
502 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
March 2022
Mar 4
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Mar 4
Stuart Presbyterian Church to host family movie night on Friday, March 4, 2022. Time and movie selection to be announced.
309 Staples Avenue
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-4628
Willis Gap Community Center Big Country Breakfast
Mar 5
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. Big Country Breakfast, 1st Saturday of each month, 7:00 am till 10:00 am. Donations accepted.
Serving: Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Gravy, Biscuits, Eggs. Buckwheat and buttermilk pancakes, apples, Coffee, juice, and sodas.
A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Meadows of Dan, (Primland) and about 7 miles from (Mayberry) Mount Airy, NC 27030, Hometown of Andy Griffith.
Family friendly, and southern hospitality at its best.
All proceeds go to repair and upkeep of Community Building.
Contact Numbers: 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
- 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
Meadows of Dan Women's Club
Mar 5
Meadows of Dan Women's Club "Bingo" - Meadows of Dan Community Building. Doors open at 5 PM. Bingo Games start at 6 PM. Bingo resumes 1st Saturday night every month.
Meadows of Dan Community Building
- Meadows of Dan, VA
Mar 5
The Ararat Ruritan Club will host a Double Elimination Rook Tournament on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Doors open at 5pm - Games begin at 6pm. Cost is $20/team ($10/person) CA$H prizes will be dependent on number of teams, so get all of your rook playing buddies to come on out! Concessions will be available.
Mar 11
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
2022 Master Gardener Symposium
Mar 12
The Patrick County Master Gardener Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Patrick and Henry Community College (Stuart site), 212 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart, VA. More info forthcoming.
Mar 18
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Mar 19
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Mar 21 - May 21
Go from couch potato to 5K participant in 9 weeks! Run or Walk. T-shirts and prizes. Appropriate for beginner. FREE! Sponsored by The Landmark Center and the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, this program is designed to get you off of the couch and into a 5K! For seniors ages 50 and up with absolute beginners in mind. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or go to: https://bit.ly/RegistertoRunTLC.
The 9-week program will terminate with participation in the Strawberry Festival 5K on May 21. Join us!
- Stuart, VA 24171
Mar 25
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053 has an open Jam every Friday Night, 7 pm - 10 pm. Just minutes from Meadows of Dan (Primland Resort), Mount Airy NC, (Mayberry), and the Blue Park Way. Mr. Otto Hiatt, founder, and director of the jam plays the large Base. The Jam has been going for over 21 years.
Willis Gap Community Center is available for rent to families, community, and church functions. To rent the community center, contact Ms. Mary Dellenback Hill at 276-251-9906.
Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Open Jam -- Family friendly! Bring your friends and neighbors for good music, food, 50/50 drawing, DANCING IS PERMITTED. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST!!!
Kitchen opens at 6:00 PM - hotdogs, chili, chips, candy and soft drinks.
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Normally occurs in March
Paint Class with Craig Richards (FREE), Sundays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the studio loft at The Arts Place, 502 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. Text to reserve a spot at 336-655-4888. Class offering is "Where you will always learn a multitude of key concepts for improving your painting skills."
502 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
April 2022
Willis Gap Community Center Big Country Breakfast
Apr 2
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. Big Country Breakfast, 1st Saturday of each month, 7:00 am till 10:00 am. Donations accepted.
Serving: Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Gravy, Biscuits, Eggs. Buckwheat and buttermilk pancakes, apples, Coffee, juice, and sodas.
A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Meadows of Dan, (Primland) and about 7 miles from (Mayberry) Mount Airy, NC 27030, Hometown of Andy Griffith.
Family friendly, and southern hospitality at its best.
All proceeds go to repair and upkeep of Community Building.
Contact Numbers: 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
- 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
Meadows of Dan Women's Club
Apr 2
Meadows of Dan Women's Club "Bingo" - Meadows of Dan Community Building. Doors open at 5 PM. Bingo Games start at 6 PM. Bingo resumes 1st Saturday night every month.
Meadows of Dan Community Building
- Meadows of Dan, VA
Apr 16
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Master Gardeners to host class on "Soil for Gardening"
Apr 16
The Master Gardeners will host a class on "Soil Types for Gardening" on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Time and location to be announced.
Patrick County Master Gardeners to host plant sale in April 2022
Apr 23
Attention gardeners and plant enthusiasts, the Patrick County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Time and Location forthcoming.
Normally occurs in April
Paint Class with Craig Richards (FREE), Sundays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the studio loft at The Arts Place, 502 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. Text to reserve a spot at 336-655-4888. Class offering is "Where you will always learn a multitude of key concepts for improving your painting skills."
502 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
Normally occurs in April
The Patrick County Music Association will host Fiddle Fest in April 2022. Date to be announced. Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. and the music will start at 6 p.m. The show will highlight local talent in a variety of instruments. More info to come.
Rotary Building, 420 Woodland Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
May 2022
Willis Gap Community Center Big Country Breakfast
May 7
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. Big Country Breakfast, 1st Saturday of each month, 7:00 am till 10:00 am. Donations accepted.
Serving: Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Gravy, Biscuits, Eggs. Buckwheat and buttermilk pancakes, apples, Coffee, juice, and sodas.
A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Meadows of Dan, (Primland) and about 7 miles from (Mayberry) Mount Airy, NC 27030, Hometown of Andy Griffith.
Family friendly, and southern hospitality at its best.
All proceeds go to repair and upkeep of Community Building.
Contact Numbers: 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
- 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
Meadows of Dan Women's Club
May 7
Meadows of Dan Women's Club "Bingo" - Meadows of Dan Community Building. Doors open at 5 PM. Bingo Games start at 6 PM. Bingo resumes 1st Saturday night every month.
Meadows of Dan Community Building
- Meadows of Dan, VA
May 21
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Master Gardeners to host class on "Berry Preservation"
May 21
Master Gardeners to host class on "Berry Preservation" on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Time and Location to be announced.
May 21
The Ararat Ruritan Club and Ararat Community will host Fire/EMS/Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and Car Show on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Time and additional information forthcoming.
Patrick County Master Gardeners to host class on "Gardening"
Normally occurs in May
Patrick County Master Gardeners will host a class "Learning about Gardening" in May 2022. Date, time and location to be announced.
Normally occurs in May
Paint Class with Craig Richards (FREE), Sundays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the studio loft at The Arts Place, 502 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. Text to reserve a spot at 336-655-4888. Class offering is "Where you will always learn a multitude of key concepts for improving your painting skills."
502 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
June 2022
Willis Gap Community Center Big Country Breakfast
Jun 4
Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. Big Country Breakfast, 1st Saturday of each month, 7:00 am till 10:00 am. Donations accepted.
Serving: Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Gravy, Biscuits, Eggs. Buckwheat and buttermilk pancakes, apples, Coffee, juice, and sodas.
A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Meadows of Dan, (Primland) and about 7 miles from (Mayberry) Mount Airy, NC 27030, Hometown of Andy Griffith.
Family friendly, and southern hospitality at its best.
All proceeds go to repair and upkeep of Community Building.
Contact Numbers: 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
- 276 251 8548, 276 692 6561
Meadows of Dan Women's Club
Jun 4
Meadows of Dan Women's Club "Bingo" - Meadows of Dan Community Building. Doors open at 5 PM. Bingo Games start at 6 PM. Bingo resumes 1st Saturday night every month.
Meadows of Dan Community Building
- Meadows of Dan, VA
Bushels and Barrels Local Food, Wine, and Beer Festival
Jun 17-19
The Reynolds Homestead, in partnership with One Family Productions, produces the annual Bushels and Barrels Local Food, Wine, and Beer Festival in June each year. Celebrating all things local, the event has grown from a one-day concert to a two-day event featuring a local foods Farm-to-Table dinner, Homebrew Competition, a Sustainability Workshop, and the festival event itself, all happening the third weekend of June! The event hosts a variety of items from around the region including delicious foods, wineries, breweries, arts, crafts, farmers, producers and live music! Mark your calendars: June 17 through June 19, 2022. Note: This is the 52nd anniversary which will be celebrated on the 19th with a Reynolds family reunion.
463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA
- 1-276-694-7181
- www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu
Email for more information.
Jun 18
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Master Gardeners to host class on Herbs
Jun 18
The Master Gardeners will host a class on "Herbs" and their benefits to enhancing food and nutrition. The class will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Time and location to be announced.
Virginia Covered Bridge Festival 2022
Jun 18
Virginia Covered Bridge Festival 2022, Saturday, June 18th, 2022. More info forthcoming.
Normally occurs in June
Paint Class with Craig Richards (FREE), Sundays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the studio loft at The Arts Place, 502 N Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. Text to reserve a spot at 336-655-4888. Class offering is "Where you will always learn a multitude of key concepts for improving your painting skills."
502 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
July 2022
Jul 16
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Master Gardeners to host class on "Water Safety"
Jul 16
In partnership with DRBA, the Master Gardeners will host a class on water safety on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Time and Location to be announced.
Jul 27-31
Across The Way Productions announces FloydFest 2022 Heartbeat, the latest annual offering of the Southeast's award-winning, premier summer outdoor music festival, taking place Wednesday to Sunday, July 17 to July 31, 2022 at Milepost 170.5 on Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd. For more information about FloydFest 2022 and the musical lineup or ticket information, call (888) VA-FESTS or email info@floydfest.com.
August 2022
Aug 20
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Master Gardeners to host class on "Vegetable Gardening"
Aug 20
The Master Gardeners will host a class on vegetable gardening on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Time and location to be announced.
September 2022
Patrick County presents 2022 Front Porch Fest
Sep 1-4
One Family Productions presents Front Porch Fest, September 1-4, 2022. More info forthcoming. Location: Spirit Haven Lane, Stuart, VA 24171.
276-692-7195
frontporchfest.com/
Sep 17
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Master Gardeners to host class on "Microclimate"
Sep 17
The Master Gardeners will host a class on microclimate on microclimate on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Time and location to be announced.
October 2022
Oct 15
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
Master Gardeners to host class on "Seed Saving"
Oct 15
The Patrick County Master Gardeners will host a class on seed saving on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Time and location to be announced.
November 2022
Nov 1 - Feb 15
The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce the extended exhibit of original photography by Kitty Ray Brown and Patty Young in the Apple Gallery. This exhibit will be on display November 1-February 15, 2022 in the Apple Gallery.
Kitty Ray Brown is a local archival photographer and an oil painter. Her exhibit features Impressionist Landscape Paintings, Oils and Archival Photography.
Brown worked part-time in the art department while attending school at Pembroke University, which sparked her interest in art and design. After a career in the jewelry industry, designing in precious metals and gemstones and capturing images while writing appraisals, Brown has continued with photography. A move to Stokes County inspired her to expand her photography and offered the opportunity to be mentored by Jesse Moore. More recently Brown has studied Impressionist Landscape painting under Craig Richards. She has painted scenes of Stokes County on rocks from the creek on her property which she sells at Hanging Rock State Park.
Brown has won several awards from contests in North Carolina and Virginia and had her flower photographs made into woven tapestries for hotels and resorts around the world.
Brown is an active Board member of the Stokes County Art Council, serves as the board secretary, and supports events and exhibitions through photography. Brown also enjoys spending time with her family; she is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Brown manages the Stokes Future Farmers’ Market at Hanging Rock.
“I have owned and used a camera since my early teens. I carry it constantly and make pictures every day. Now that I create Impressionist Landscape Paintings, I use my photographs as inspiration,” said Brown.
After a long career in the computer industry, Young retired in 2019 and began her second act as a nature photographer. During 2020, she worked tirelessly to improve her skills. Although she had been behind a camera since middle school, she had never spent the hours needed to perfect her technique. She took pictures almost daily during 2020 on her property in Stokes County.
As we near the end of 2021, Young is still “focused on nature”. She has continued to work on perfecting her photography skills with each image captured. She has been fortunate to spend countless hours outside in nature and even had the rare opportunity to take images of a new fawn and a young bear on her property. A field covered in red clover and another filled with Sunflowers brought her joy as she spent time capturing the beauty of blooms, birds and butterflies. Her goal for each photograph is to capture not only the beauty but also the emotion of the moment.
In addition to photographing nature, Young also captured images throughout 2021 during concerts at The Arts Place and at events throughout Stokes County including Fourth of July fireworks, bike races and hikes at Hanging Rock State Park. Her work is displayed in homes across the United States. Her images have also been published in the local newspaper.
Young is an active Board member of the Stokes County Arts Council and currently lives on 53 acres in Stokes County with her husband and Gordon Setter.
This exhibit will be on display November 1-February 15th 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 1:00pm-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 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 1-336-5938159
Email for more information.
Nov 12
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
December 2022
Dec 4 - Jan 9
Save the Date: December 4, 2021 to January 9, 2022 - VT/Reynolds Homestead to host "Museum on Main" --Introduction/Welcome to Crossroads: Change in Rural America. Hosted at the Patrick County
Chamber of Commerce/Creative Arts Center, 334 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA.
? Sliding or flip-up panels explore different aspects of rural ife that experienced great change over the past century.
Welcome to rural America, a crossroads of change in a vast land. American Indians who were already
here, those who came in search of a better life, and people who were forced to move all contributed to
the development of rural America.
Throughout the 19th century, the majority of Americans lived in rural areas. They built their lives around
the work of harvesting what the land could produce—the food, fuel, fiber, ores, and minerals crucial to a
growing nation. They built communities at rural crossroads—small towns that became centers of
commerce, politics, and culture.
But conditions favorable to robust rural communities changed. Early in the 20th century, growing urban
populations shifted economic investment and political influence from the counties to the cities. Since
then, the pace of rural change has accelerated.
Today, rural communities are at a new crossroads—a meeting point of ideas where they can chart their
own future. With their innovations and creative spirit, rural Americans are helping to define and shape
the future of the country.
Subtitle: Where people meet, ideas interest, and change is constant.
---Credits: Crossroads: Change in Rural America is a Museum on Main Street exhibition developed by the
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
Brought to you by the [state humanities council]. Funded by the U.S. Congress. [State] programming is supported by [state partners].
Dec 10
Every Third Saturday Night (6pm) - The Ararat Ruritan Club will host its monthly Jackpot Bingo on every third Saturday night at 6:00pm. Cost is $20 for 20 games, coveralls $5 each PLUS door prizes and concessions. Each game pays out $50 with the cover-all payout at $150 if not won within 56 draws. This month's jackpot is $1,300.00, if the coverall is won within 56 draws.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with concessions which include hotdogs, chips, candy, soft drinks and bottled water.
Exception: November and December 2022 schedule for Jackpot Bingo will be the second Saturday due to the holiday schedule.
- Ararat, VA 24053
- 276-251-1408
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