This is a list of key events taking place in Patrick County and surrounding area for the weekend of Dec. 17-20, 2009

News Release Patrick County Chamber of Commerce December 17, 2009 Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday- Dec. 17, 18, 19, 20, 2009 there will be many special events taking place in Patrick County, VA and the surrounding area celebrating the Christmas holiday. Here is a list of major events and celebrations: 1. Dec. 17, Patrick County High School Band and Honors Choir-Winter Concert. Free. High School Auditorium. 2. Dec. 17, State Line Grocery. Music Jam. 7:00pm. Route 8 South of Stuart. 3. Dec. 18 – Parkway Technology Solutions Open House. 304 Patrick Avenue Stuart., 11:00am-7pm. Open to the public. 4. Dec. 18 Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam. 7:00pm. Concessions. 7pm Mostly bluegrass. 5. Dec. 18 – Les Moore and The Deal at Honduras Coffee Shop. Stuart. 7pm. $5.00 at the door. 6. Dec. 19 – Winter Soltice Candle Light Service-Fancy Gap. MP 190. After dark. $35 admission. Apple cider and cookies. New Beginnings Retreat. 7. Dec. 19 – Square Dance, American Legion, Stuart. Music by Zephyr Lightning Bolts. 7:30pm-10:30pm 8. Dec. 19 – Patrick County Music Assoc. – Monthly jamboree. Kenny and Amanda Smith, Country Boys, Tina, Herbert and Catherine Conner. Free. Gates open at 3:30pm 9. Dec. 20 – (Sunday) Christopher’s Pizza Music Jam-Meadows of Dan, Jeb Stuart Highway, Rt. 58, 1pm Many more Christmas programs and musicals will be presented in Patrick County as we approach the Christmas holiday. To learn more, go to our web site: www.patrickchamber.com And view Calendar of Events, Chamber News and Area Attractions. Chamber telephone: 276-694-6012