June 18th, 2015 events
Quilt Exhibit -- 9:00a-5:00p. Handmade quilts and other quilted items will be on display at Quilted Colors in Stuart, VA. There is no charge for admission. Call 276-694-3020, or email quiltedcolors@centurylink.net.
Pancake Days - Stuart Baptist Church - Stuart, VA --7:00a-2:00p. Men's Study Group will hold a Pancake Breakfast on a quarterly basis. They serve homemade buttermilk pancakes, sausage, homemade gravy, coffee, juice and water. Donations Accepted. Call 704-363-4363, 276-693-2006, or email floydwright86@gmail.com, dstirewalt@co.patrick.va.us.
"Broadcast: A Man & His Dream" Documentary - Star Theatre - Stuart, VA -- 5:30p. "Broadcast: A Man and His Dream" tells the firsthand account of Ralph Epperson starting WPAQ Radio in Mt. Airy, North Carolina in 1948. Ralph was a native of Patrick County, VA where he started broadcasting at his home in Ararat just outside of Stuart in the mid-1940's. The film documents the early days of the station through interviews with musicians, family members, and listeners who were part of the beginning of WPAQ. This will be an event with a community meal at 5:30pm followed by music and the showing of the film. $15/person. Call 276-692-6706, or email startheatre@yahoo.com.
Guided Hike, Fairystone State Park Shelter #4 -- 4:00p. A guided hike to learn about local history and folklore of the Civilian Conservation Corps built parks. Call 276-930-2424, or email fairystone@dcr.virginia.gov.
Chamber Block Party - PC Chamber of Commerce -- 5:30p. The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce has a history of well established block parties on main street. Free Admission! Call 276-694-6012, or email patchamber@embarqmail.com.
Water Buffalo Farm Tour & Tasting - Stuart, VA -- 11:00a. Short tour of Mulberry Farms pasture to see water buffalo, Including interactions with come of the animals followed by a tasting event. Tasting event will feature samples of four types of sausages and patties can be tried. Please wear shoes or boots that may get muddy. Event will take place rain or shine. $10 admission. Call 276-229-7629, or email mail@mulberryfarmproduce.com.
