= 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) /
Sep 28th:
Friends of Reynolds Homestead Golf for a Cause.
Saturday.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT) /
Gordon Trent Golf Course, Stuart.
Reynolds Homestead - 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24081
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
Agricultural Exhibits - Drop off exhibits September 6th and September 7th. Exhibit information and application packets may be picked up at the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
Rotary Building - The Community Room - 150 Woodlan
- Stuart, VA
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
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
Piedmont Community services is hosting our Annual Recovery Month Celebration on September 7th, 2024. This year we are going to be at the Dehart Park, located at 212 Wood Brothers Dr. Stuart, Va. 24171.
The event will be held at our regular time from 10 am till 2pm. The office of Recovery Services had created the theme of “Peers Soar in 2024”. We want to embrace this theme by showing our community the power of people on their journey through recovery. This event is an opportunity for anyone to come enjoy a family friendly event and get access to free local resources while playing games, eating lunch, joining activities, and hearing speakers share their experiences. To keep the tradition going, we will also host the “walk for hope”. The community can use the pathway to dedicate their walk to a friend or loved one.
In the coming weeks will be reaching out to various organizations regarding their participation in the event. If you already have plans to join us as a vendor/Volunteer, you can complete the vendor form that is attached to this email and send it back to Kat Heredia, who’s contact info can be found at the bottom of the sheet. We will be sending out messages in the future with the official flier to spread the word to our areas. I would encourage you to share that with anyone in your respective area. Even if you can't volunteer or have a table, please consider coming on Sept 7th to show your support.
If you want to be a vendor here are some important things to know:
There is no charge to participate
You can promote organizations or have items that are for sale. Either is fine
You will need to provide your own table, tent and chairs on Sept 7th.
Set up for vendors is 8:30-9:30 am. You are responsible for your own tare down between 2pm- 3pm.
Vendors have no limit on how many people they can bring with them.
If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to Kat Heredia
DeHart Park - 212 Wood Brothers Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
10:00 AM - Down On The Farm -
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
Howell's Grocery and Restaurant, est. 1924, is celebrating 100 years in business and you are invited! Saturday, September 7, 2024. Music will be provided by Johnny and Jeanette Williams w/Ron Pendleton and Tommy Morse, The Country Boys, Michael Ray Fain, Jason Harris and Sawmill Road, The Revelators, Swift Creek, and Philip Adams. Music starts at 12:00 noon until 6:30 p.m. Music, Food, Door Prizes, and Memories Shared! $1.00 hot dog, chips and dessert starting at 11:30 a.m. $1.00 glass bottle sodas. $1.00 candy bars. Many more $1 deals -- all day. Please bring your own chair!
Howell's Grocery - 139 Woolwine Hwy
- Stuart, VA
Join us Saturday, September 7th from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. for Night At The Discovery Center! Every age is welcome! Refreshments will be provided. Don't miss it -- we hear it's rawr-ing good fun.
Stuart Church of Living Water - 101 E Blue Ridge S
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3322
The Demolition Derby is scheduled for Saturday, September 7th at the Patrick County Fairgrounds, 420 Woodland Drive, Stuart. Rain Date: Saturday, September 14th. Showtime: 7:00 p.m.
Patrick County Fairgrounds
- Stuart, VA
The Stokes County Arts Council will host a Hand Dyed Silk Scarf Class on September 7th, 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. $20 per person. Instructor: Angela King Location: The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. Sign up online or by telephone: 336-593-8159. Students should bring a pair of scissors. All other art supplies will be furnished.
The Arts Place of Stokes - 502 Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Email for more information.
You're invited to the Dan River Basin Association's First Saturday Outing, Saturday, September 7th on the Smith River. Launching at the Mitchell Bridge Access, paddlers will float 7.5 miles, taking out on private property, with the owner's permission, close to Morgan Ford Bridge near Sandy Level, Virginia. This scenic section of the river is rated Class I,, providing a leisurely float suitable for novice paddlers. Meeting by 9 a.m. at the Mitchell Bridge Access on Mitchell Road. For more information about the outing contact Mark Bishopric at 336-634-9744 or for more information about the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) visit www.danriver.org.
Mitchell Bridge Access
Saturday, 11:00 AM -
The Patrick County Public Library will host Family Movie on Saturday, September 7th, 11:00 a.m. Movie Title: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA
- 276-694-3352
Saturday, 1-4 PM -
Music at the Villa: Seph Custer.
We welcome back our friend, Seph Custer, a talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Southwest Virginia. Seph delivers high energy solo performances utilizing techniques from guitar, mandolin and bass to create a soundscape on a single instrument that rivals some 3-piece bands.
Villa Appalaccia - 752 Rock Castle Gorge Road
- Floyd, VA 24091
Saturday, 6:00 PM -
Join us for a curated wine & cider pairing four course dinner featuring our last late summer harvest of our favorite fruit, tomatoes! Jocelyn & Megan of Daring Wine & Cider Co. and Pickle & Ash Executive Chef, Mitch Sheppard will guide you through courses selected to complement the wines & ciders. This late summer harvest promises a night of culinary delights with delightful drinks.
Tickets are $65 plus 20% gratuity or $13 - And can be purchased on Eventbrite HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../tomato-dinner-with-daring.
Pickle & Ash - 21559 JEB Stuart Hwy
- Stuart, VA
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM -
We welcome back our friend, Seph Custer, a talented singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Southwest Virginia. Seph delivers high energy solo performances utilizing techniques from guitar, mandolin and bass to create a soundscape on a single instrument that rivals some 3-piece bands.
Villa Appalaccia - 752 Rock Castle Gorge
- Floyd, VA
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM -
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 7, 2024
Performer: Kat Mills
Genre: Soul Folk
Chateau Morrisette - 287 Winery Road
- Floyd, VA
Demolition Derby - Saturday, September 7th:
Gates Open at 4:00PM | Kiddie Power Wheel Derby 6:00PM | Demolition Derby 7:00PM.
Admission into the Demolition Derby & Power Wheel Derby is $10 for Ages 13 & Older and $5 for Ages 7-12, Ages 6 & under are free. Pit Passes $15.
Student Night - Tuesday, September 10th:
Gates Open at 5:30PM | Rides at 6PM.
Admission into the fair is $5 for adults 19 & Older, Youth ages 0-18 are FREE FOR STUDENT NIGHT!
Ride Wristbands can be purchased for $25 to ride all possible rides from 6 - 10PM or individual ride tickets can be purchased for $1.25 each. Rides require multiple tickets per ride.
Little Caesars Pizza Eating Contest 7:30PM!
It’s HORSE NIGHT at the Animal Barn - Stop in a meet a new friend!
Music & Entertainment in the Hooker Building:
6:00 Herbert & Tina Conner | 6:45 Patrick County Dancing Arts Center | 7:30 Trinity Church Burgie Penn | 8:15 Barry & Will Hutchens.
Wednesday, September 11th:
Gates Open at 5:30PM | Rides at 6PM.
Admission into the fair is $5 for adults 19 & Older, Youth ages 6-18 are $3.00, and Ages 5 and under are free!
Ride Wristbands can be purchased for $25 to ride all possible rides from 6 - 10PM or individual ride tickets can be purchased for $1.25 each. Rides require multiple tickets per ride.
Stop by the Animal Barn to catch the Beef Cattle Youth Livestock Competition!
Music & Entertainment in the Hooker Building:
6:00 Shelley Roberts | 6:45 Debbie Bennett | 7:30 Borrowed Earth | 8:15 J.T. Morrison & Foothill Boys.
Thursday, September 12th:
Gates Open at 5:30PM | Rides at 6PM.
SENIOR CITIZEN & ACTIVE MILITARY & VETERANS NIGHT - Admission into the fair is FREE for our senior friends aged 60 & above AND all Active Military & Veterans!
Admission into the fair is $5 for adults 19 & Older, $3 for Children Ages 6 - 18, & Age 5 & Under FREE.
Ride Wristbands can be purchased for $25 to ride all possible rides from 6 - 10PM or individual ride tickets can be purchased for $1.25 each. Rides require multiple tickets per ride.
Animal Barn | Stop by to catch the Sheep Livestock Show!
Music & Entertainment in the Hooker Building:
6:00 Sue Nester | 6:45 Phillip Adams | 7:30 Bruce Trent | 8:15 Joyful Noise.
Friday, September 13th:
Gates Open at 5:30PM | Rides at 6PM.
Admission into the fair is $5 for adults 19 & Older, $3 for Children Ages 6 - 18, & Age 5 & Under FREE.
Ride Wristbands can be purchased for $25 to ride all possible rides from 6 - 10PM or individual ride tickets can be purchased for $1.25 each. Rides require multiple tickets per ride.
Visit the Animal Barn! Cheer on the 4-H students competing in livestock shows - Friday night will be goats, poultry & cavy!
Music & Entertainment in the Hooker Building:
6:00 Mary Jo & Charlie Leet with Ron & Tommy | 6:45 Jason Harris and Sawmill Road | 7:30 Country Boys Johnny Joyce | 8:15 Country Boys.
Saturday, September 14th:
Saturday Young Family Matinee:
Free Gate Admission for families with young children from 3 - 5PM.
Small Kiddie Rides Only will be operating from 3 - 6PM. Individual ride tickets available as well as Ride Wristbands for $25.
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Saturday, September 14th:
Gates Open at 5:30PM | Rides at 6PM.
Admission into the fair is $5 for adults 19 & Older, $3 for Children Ages 6 - 18, & Age 5 & Under FREE.
Ride Wristbands can be purchased for $25 to ride all possible rides from 6 - 11PM or individual ride tickets can be purchased for $1.25 each. Rides require multiple tickets per ride.
Be sure to stay for FIREWORKS sponsored by The Honey Pot on Main!
Visit the pasture cattle at the animal barn!
Music & Entertainment in the Hooker Building:
6:00 Barry Collins and the Mudflaps | 6:45 Square Dancing with Snow Creek Old Time Band & Old Dominion Cloggers | 8:15 Clogging & Flatfooting Competition
You may also purchase wrist bands in advance. Wristband Session Times: Tuesday-Thursday--6pm-10pm, Friday--6pm-11pm, Saturday--5pm-11pm. See Patrick County Agricultural Fair website for on-line purchase. *Kids ride wristbands available Saturday from 3pm-6pm for $20 on site only*
Patrick County Fair Grounds, 420 Woodland Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
8:30 AM until 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
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
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 8, 2024
Performer: Carl Keener
Genre: Folk and Bluegrass
Chateau Morrisette - 287 Winery Road
- Floyd, 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
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
Tuesday, 10:30 AM - Monster Trucks -
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
Celebrating 20 years of providing healthcare to the underinsured of Patrick County. Check out their booth at the fair as they continue their milestone celebration.
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
The Patrick County Public Library will host Not Your Mother's Book Club on Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
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
Stokes Arts presents: Anya Hinkle and John Doyle with the Stokes Stomp Kick-Off Concert on Friday, September 13th, 7:00 PM at the Ramble On Big Creek, 2741 Lynchburg Road, Westfield, NC. It's a potluck! Beverages available for purchase. Tickets $20 members, $25 general admission. Contact Laurelyn Dossett at lgdossett@gmail.com or visit stokesarts.org or call 336-593-8159.
Ramble On Big Creek - 2741 Lynchburg Road
- Westfield, NC
- 336-593-8159
Email for more information.
Friday, 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM -
Join us for some great music and dancing at Spencer-Penn's monthly Music Night! The doors open at 5 pm and the Telluride Bluegrass Band will take the stage at 6:30 pm in Alumni Hall. Join us for a great night of mountain music and dancing! Concessions will be available. Admission is a $5 donation at the door. This is a cash only event.
The Spencer Penn Centre - 475 Spencer-Penn Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-957-5757
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
50th Annual Stokes Stomp, Festival on the Dan, Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
Held on the banks of the beautiful Dan River at Moratock Park in Danbury, North Carolina, the Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan showcases the best in traditional and Americana music groups, visual arts and craft demonstrations, river activities, dance troupes, children’s area visual and performing arts, and local food vendors.
The 50th Stokes Stomp Entertainment Lineup will include Shadowgrass, Caleb Caudle and the Sweet Critters, Lynn Foddrell & The Foddrell Brothers Tribute, Robert Tilley and Hard Times Band, CC Dance Co., Old Dominion Cloggers, and the North Stokes, South Stokes and West Stokes Marching Bands.
The Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan is organized each year by the Stokes County Arts Council and remains a FREE Admission, FREE parking event thanks to our sponsors.
For more information call 336-593-8159 or email stokesarts@gmail.com
Arts and Craft Vendors Welcome! For more information call 336-593-8159 or visit https://stokesarts.org/578-2/stokes-stomp/ for an application to participate.
Moratock Park - 1077 Sheppard Mill Road
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
The Patrick County Public Library will host Board Game Day on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Patrick County Library - 116 W Blue Ridge Street
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-3352
Sept. 14, 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.
/September/November - Mayo River Trail
/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.
Children Welcome. Phone: 276-930-2424.
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.go
Pratt Road
- Spencer, VA
The Patrick County Music Association is set to hold its Songwriter's Circle Series II Guys and Gals on Saturday, September 14th at the Historic Star Theatre with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. The show starts at 6:00 p.m. Seating for the September event is limited to 150 people. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Coffee Break. Quilted Colors and the Patrick County Visitor's Center. Tickets on sale now.
The Historic Star Theatre - Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM -
We welcome back our full-time friend and partial neighbor, Stella Trudel. Stella is a SW Virginia and Greater Austin, Texas based singer songwriter who tailors her show to any stage with clear vocals, original, story-based lyrics, intricate guitar and weaving rhythms that combine into something truly unique. This inspired talent brings to you an irresistible mix of acoustic tunes that are soulful and fun. You’ll be glad you stopped to listen!
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 14, 2024
Performer: Greg Wilson Trio
Genre: Jazz & Swing
Chateau Morrisette - 287 Winery Road
- Floyd, VA
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
Milepost Music presents Slate Mountain Ramblers.
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m.
Mabry Mill.
The Slate Mountain Ramblers is a family old-time band from Mount Airy, N.C. They formerly lived in Ararat, Va, a small community at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For many years, Richard Bowman, his wife, Barbara, and their daughter Marsha, have spent weekends playing music. Richard plays fiddle, Barbara the bass and Marsha plays claw-hammer banjo.
The Slate Mountain Ramblers play for shows, dances, family and community gatherings, benefits, and compete at fiddlers’ conventions throughout the year. They have played internationally at the Austrian Alps Performing Arts Festival and in England. Visitors should bring a chair or blanket for seating. Food and drinks are allowed on site, but alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
Mabry Mill - 266 Mabry Mill - MP 176
- Meadows of Dan, 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.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Performer: Ryan Patterson
Chateau Morrisette - 287 Winery Road
- Floyd, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Spencer Penn Centre will host the 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
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
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
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
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.
Primitive Coffee - 2577 Jeb Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reynolds Homestead Golf Tournament to be held at Gorden Trent Golf Course, Saturday, September 28th.
Rain Date Saturday October 5th.
Registration is open for the Reynolds Homestead 3rd annual golf tournament on Saturday, September 28 at Gordon Trent Golf Course at 2160 Golf Course Road in Stuart, Virginia.
The golf tournament is one of the Reynolds Homestead’s primary fundraisers, and this year’s proceeds will support the kitchen expansion project. The Reynolds Homestead is developing plans for a community kitchen which will be connected to the Community Engagement
Center. The kitchen will offer culinary classes taught by Patrick & Henry Community College and area chefs and will serve as a business incubator for those interested in developing a food-based business.
The Captain’s Choice team tournament fees are $50 per person. Individual golfers and twosomes will be grouped into four person teams. The tournament includes a 50/50 raffle and a raffle for prizes provided by area businesses and supporters. A BBQ lunch of pulled
pork or chicken, buns, baked beans, slaw and chips will be served to all golfers. Guests may join the barbeque lunch for $15 per person.
The Reynolds Homestead would like to thank Dewey Hinnant, manager of Gordon Trent Golf Course for his assistance with organization of the tournament. Golfers can register to participate by contacting Dewey at 276-694-3805.
Thanks are also extended to Scott Martin and other friends of the Reynolds Homestead for their assistance with the tournament, sponsorships, prizes and BBQ meal. We are currently seeking sponsors for the tournament. Sponsorships for tees or holes are $100 each.
If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Scott Martin at 276-732-6950 or Julie Walters Steele at 276-694-7181 ext. 23.
Help support the community kitchen project at the Reynolds Homestead by calling to register a team, sponsor a tee or hole, or provide a prize for the raffle.
Gordon Trent Golf Course - 2160 Golf Course Road
- Stuart, VA
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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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