= Chamber Event
Calling all Scarecrows and Monsters...
The annual Scarecrow and Monster contest is coming to Patrick County in October. We encourage businesses, individuals, churches and organizations to build a scarecrow or monster that is visible from the road for our residents & tourists to enjoy during the month of October. If you need a visible location, contact the Chamber office. Form to upload your creation will be available next week, so start thinking about your display. Prizes will be awarded. Displays need to be up & submitted by October 7th for voting purposes. www.patrickchamber.com.
- Patrick County, VA
The Arts Place of Stokes will host Introduction to Knitting on October 1st, 3rd, 8th and 10th (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with instructor Janeise Harmon. The cost is $75. Materials provided. Limited class size of six students. Please call 336-593-8159 or email stokesarts@gmail.com to register for this class. Visit www.stokesarts.org for more information.
The Arts Place of Stokes - 502 Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Leadership Patrick County is an eight-month professional development program during which participants learn about assets of community, identify needs, and experience personal and professional growth to enhance leadership capacity and civic engagement. Gain skills in team building, collaboration, consensus building, design thinking, and project management as you learn about community needs and devise strategies to address them. Gain skills in team building, collaboration, consensus building, design thinking, and project management as you learn about community needs and devise strategies to address them.
Participants will meet monthly on the second Tuesday of each month (November 2024 to June 2025), during business hours to tour a different locality across the county. An overnight trip to Richmond provides you an opportunity to tour the Capitol, sit in on sessions, meet your senator and delegate, and enjoy a meal with Reynolds family members.
Reynolds Homestead - 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
- 276-694-7181
- reynoldshomestead.vt.edu
Avoid a Stroke. Getting screened is simple, painless, non-invasive, keep your clothes on. There is a simple, convenient way for you to get preventive health screenings, enabling you to take charge of your health. Using ultrasound technology, Life Line Screening can now actually see inside your arteries for plaque buildup, one of the leading causes of stroke. Where: John D. Hooker Memorial Building. When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Pre-registration is required. Call: 800-772-8243. Call for more information on cost of Carotid Artery Disease Screening, Peripheral Artery Disease Screening, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Atrial Fibrillation Screening.
John D Hooker Memorial Building
- Stuart, VA
We are pleased to announce that the Reynolds Homestead will host the Nancy Susan Reynolds photography exhibit later this year.
The show will be open to adult and youth (ages 12-17) photographers living in Patrick, Floyd, Carroll, Henry, Stokes and Surry counties, and Martinsville City are eligible. In addition, any Patrick County native, living anywhere may enter.
Applications are now available on our website, and art intake dates are:
Wednesday, October 30, 9:30-6:30 pm.
Thursday, October 31, 9am – 3pm.
Friday, November 1, 9am –12pm.
Reynolds Homestead - 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
- 276-694-7181
The Rock Spring Art Show exhibit will be open daily during business hours as well on Sundays from 1 PM to 4 PM. Plan your visit in October and vote for your favorite as the People's Choice award winner.
Rock Spring Art Show is a collaboration between Bull Mountain Arts and Reynolds Homestead, and is supported this year by First Community Bank, Calliope, Circus of the Arts, and many anonymous advocates.
Reynolds Homestead - 463 Homestead Lane
- Critz, VA 24082
Patrick Building Supply invites you to their grand re-opening Thursday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Date: October 3rd, October 4th, and October 5th.
20541 Jeb Stuart Hwy
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-694-4916
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.
Floyd County Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, October 5th, 2024, 9:00 AM until 5:00 p.m. at the Floyd County High School. Interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Susan Leonard @ 540-250-8486.
Floyd County High School - 721 Baker Street, SE
- Floyd, VA 24091
- www.floyd.k12.va.us
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.
THe Patrick County Alzheimer's Group, LLC will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a walk on Saturday, October 5th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at DeHart Park in Stuart. Registration for the walk is $25 per person. The event will feature food, music, face painting, booths, free T-Shirts and a color powder party. Participants who pay the $25 fee will also receive a free meal. This event is in partnership with the Ararat Ruritan Club. For more information, contact the Patrick County Alzheimer's Group at 276-693-2089. Donations can be mailed to P. O. Box 1301, Stuart, VA 24171.
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 Arts Place of Stokes will host Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman, world-renowned harp and guitar duo from Ireland on Sunday, October 6th, 3:00 p.m. $15 general admission, $10 SCAC members, under 18 free. The Arts Place of Stokes is located at 502 Main Street, Danbury. Reserve your tickets at 336-593-8159 or email stokesarts@gmail.com or visit stokesarts.org.
The Arts Place of Stokes - 502 Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
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
Coming in October 2024 - Danbury Ghost Tours. Dates: Friday, October 11th, 18th; Saturday, October 12th, 19th, and 26th; and Sunday, October 13th, 20th, 27th. Times: 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call Stokes Arts at 336-593-8159 or visit stokesarts.org for more information.
The Arts Place of Stokes - 502 Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
There will be a Patrick County Community Health Fair (Vendor Fair, Lunch and Learn, Music) on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Stuart Rotary Building. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Vendor Fair: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free lunch served at noon for first 100 attendees. Lunch and Learn - Patrick County Sheriff's Office - Current Scams and How to Protect Yourself. Sponsored by The Landmark Center, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Blue Ridge Therapy Connection and Southern Area Agency on Aging.
Stuart Rotary Building
- Stuart, VA
October 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM 10:00 PM -- Historic Star Theatre.
While it may be futile to try to define Dangermuffin’s sound, it is possible to pinpoint the themes that inspire much of the band’s music, and perhaps no theme is as prominent and consistent as nature, including the ocean, the sun, and the mountains...all ancient and powerful and capable of immeasurable and profound healing. These ideas, running like threads through almost every Dangermuffin album, together form the basis of some of the band’s most deeply held principles and teachings: respect the earth, stay open to the universe, and strive for healing. According to lyricist Dan Lotti, if Dangermuffin’s music could accomplish just one thing, it would be to heal.
The vocal-centric songs are delivered both via acoustic string band arrangements (think Greensky Bluegrass) and a drum-fueled groovy & fiery jam-influenced arrangement (think Goose), often within the same show! For the band and fans alike, this has led to some of Dangermuffin’s most inspired, exciting, and surprising performances of its career. One Family Productions.
October 12, doors: 7pm, music: 8pm
Tickets are $20 in adv, $25 at the door.
Tickets coming soon.
The Historic Star Theatre - 318 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA
The Patrick County Master Gardeners will host their Native Plant Sale at the Stuart Farmers Market on Saturday, October 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Price $2 to $10. Benefits local organizations. Everyone is invited to come out and see the variety of plants available.
Stuart Farmers' Market - 320 Chestnut Road
- Stuart, VA 24171
The Stokes County Arts Council will host Rocktober Fest '24 on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at King Central Park (Amphitheatre), 302 Kirby Road, King, NC. This is a free event; however, donations are accepted to benefit the Stokes Junior Appalachian Musicians. Gates open at noon. Music: Terrible Twos: 1:30 PM; Men in Black: 3:30 PM; and Mean Street: 5:30 p.m. Chicken Stew and Concessions by the Parenting PATH. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and have a great afternoon at King Central Park. For more information call Stokes Arts at 336-593-8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org.
King Central Park Amphitheatre -302 Kirby Road
- King, NC 27021
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
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
Learn the basic skills -- Intro to Crochet with Instructor Janeise Harmon. Dates: October 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Snacks provided. Limit of 6 students. Cost: $75. Materials Provided. Call 336-593-8159 to register or visit stokesarts.org for more information.
The Arts Place of Stokes - 502 Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Rise Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs scheduled for October 19th, 2024. Pre-Summit on October 18th. $50 per person registration fee by September 1st. After September 1st, the registration fee is $65. This is an event for experienced and emerging entrepreneurs and business owners in Southern, Virginia. See attached flyer for more details.
- Danville, Virginia
October 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM 10:00 PM -- The Historic Star Theatre.
Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for the jazz/funk band that coincidentally bears his name. Based out of Philadelphia, the group travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing, they've developed a unique and sincere style - one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with fans ranging from the beard stroking jazz aficionados to the jam band hippies.
The band’s infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music. With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and an accessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most engaging! One Family Productions.
October 18, doors: 7pm, music: 8pm
Tickets are $10 in adv, $12 at the door.
Tickets coming soon.
Historic Star Theatre - 318 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA
The Moorefield Store Community VFD will host a Hamburger Steak Dinner on October 19th. For more information, please call 276-694-3212.
Moorefield Store - 17 Virginia NC Road
- Spencer, VA
- 276-694-3212
The Town of Stuart will host its annual Apple Dumpling Festival on Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in downtown Stuart, VA. Music, Crafts, Games. Music by: 11:00 - 11:45 AM (Marcie Horne and Mike Pendleton); 12:00 - 12:45 PM (Face 2 Face - Christian Rock Band); 1:00 - 2:15 PM (Hutchens). Sound by: August Heat Audio. For additional information contact: Billy Gammons or Susan Slate at 276-694-3811 or susan.slate@stuartva.org.
And, Apple Dumpling 5-K - Early registration through October 5th, 2024 - $25.00. October 6th through day of festival - $30.00. Contact Patrick County Chamber of Commerce - 276-694-6012 or director@patrickhamber.com for race information. Registration at 7:00 am Race at 8:00 am. Sponsored by Outdoor Entertainment.
Downtown Stuart
- Stuart, VA
- 276-694-3811
Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM -
Stokes Arts will host Reach the Peaks 2024 on Saturday, October 19th. Registration Information is now online at www.stokesarts.org. For additional information, please call 336-593-8159.
The Reach the Peaks Challenge is the premier single day hiking and trail running challenge in North Carolina. The 2024 Challenge celebrates our 12th year with the theme of Southbound and Down / Hill Yeah, and offer a strenuous 10.5 mile route. Beginning at the Historic Bathhouse, the route will take participants to the southside of Hanging Rock State Park and the peaks of Cook’s Wall, House Rock, Wolf Rock, out and back on the “New” Hanging Rock Trail, down the Indian Creek Trail and finishing at the Dan River Co., and Green Heron Alehouse where food trucks, beverages, and dessert awaits. A shuttle will return participants to their cars waiting at the Hanging Rock State Park Lake Parking lot.
Net proceeds from the Reach the Peaks Challenge support Hanging Rock State Park, as well as annual Arts Education Touring Programs in Stokes County Schools, including those by the Winston-Salem Symphony, Piedmont Opera, UNCG Theatre for Young People, UNCG Opera, UNC School of the Arts, Carolina Music Ways, Columbia Marionette Theatre, Shared Radiance Shakespeare, Mike Wiley Productions, Bailey Mountain Cloggers, and others.
Thank you for supporting the 2024 Reach the Peaks Challenge!
REGISTRATION
The 2024 Reach the Peaks Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 19. Advanced Registration is strongly encouraged. The deadline for participants to receive an event T-shirt and Farm to Feet sock swag is Friday, October 4 at 5pm. Advanced Registration fees are $30 per person for adults and $20 for youth age 18 and under. Day of Registration fee is $35 for both adult and youth, but no swag is guaranteed.
Dogs are welcome! Well behaved dogs on a maximum 6-foot leash are welcome to participate with you in the challenge at no additional cost. Determining whether your dog is healthy enough to participate is at your own discretion.
ADVANCED PARTICIPANT SWAG PICKUP
Advanced Swag pickup will be available at The Arts Place of Stokes located at 502 N. Main St., Danbury, NC 27016. This year’s swag will include an event t-shirt and Farm to Feet hiking socks. Swag may be picked up in advance of the challenge on Thursday or Friday, Oct. 17 / 18, at The Arts Place between the hours of 10am and 5pm, or may be picked up at the time of check-in on the day of the event.
DAY OF THE EVENT CHECK-IN
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST CHECK-IN AT THE ARTS PLACE OF STOKES, 502 MAIN STREET IN DANBURY PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE CHALLENGE.
Participants will check-in between 7am – 9:30am on the day of the challenge, Oct. 19, to sign a liability waiver, receive a participant number, pick up swag and map. After checking-in, participants will drive 2.5 miles to the Hanging Rock State Park Lake Parking Lot.
TRAIL ROUTE
The 2024 Reach the Peaks Challenge begins at the Historic Bathhouse at Hanging Rock State Park. The Trail Route Starting Line and Trail will be marked. Participants will hike the southside of the park to the peaks of Cook’s Wall, House Rock, Wolf Rock, out and back on the “NEW” Hanging Rock Trail, down the Indian Creek Trail past Hidden Falls, Window Falls, numerous creek crossings, and finishing at the Dan River Co. / Green Heron Alehouse.
FINISHING THE CHALLENGE
Upon completing the 2024 Reach the Peaks Challenge, participants will receive a commemorative patch and Rocky’s dessert, and may also choose to enjoy a beverage and food truck options available for purchase at The Green Heron / Dan River Company. A shuttle will then return participants to their vehicles at the Hanging Rock State Park Bathhouse. In case of emergency on the trail, participants should call 911 (and may contact park staff at the Hanging Rock State Park Visitor Center at 336-593-8480). Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed throughout the state park.
PLEASE DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE CHALLENGE OF THIS EVENT. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO EVALUATE YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY NEEDS AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
What to Expect at Reach the Peaks 2024:
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE (Unless Directed by Stokes Emergency Services to cancel due to natural disaster).
The Challenge distance is approximately 10.5 miles.
Water / Fruit Station will be located at the Intersection of Wolf Rock Trail and Hanging Rock Trail. In case of emergency, TEXT or CALL 911! For non-emergency call park staff at the Hanging Rock State Park Visitor Center at 336-593-8480 (cell service may not be available throughout the park).
Food and Beverages will be available for purchase at trails end located at The Green Heron Alehouse / Dan River Company.
Feel free to take photos at each peak to share with us and your friends!
We expect you to respect the state park, the trail, wildlife, other challenge participants and hikers who may not be participating in the challenge. Pack out what you pack in and adhere to all state park rules.
This is a hiking/trail running CHALLENGE. It will not be easy, but it will be FUN!
Hanging Rock State Park - 1790 Hanging Rock Park R
- Danbury, NC 27016
- 336-593-8159
- www.stokesarts.org
Email for more information.
Apple Dumpling Festival 5K coming October 19 at 8am. Come walk or run the Mayo River Rail Trail and burn some calories before indulging in the apple dumplings at the festival and all the other great food, crafts and music. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Stuart/TheAppleDumplingFestival5KStuartVA for more information or to register to participate.
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Meadows of Dan Pancake Days, October 20th and 27th, 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Meadows of Dan Community Center, 2858 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan, VA. All you can eat Buckwheat or Buttermilk Pancakes. Take out orders available. Sponsored by Meadows of Dan Ruritans and Meadows of Dan Fire Department.
Meadows of Dan Community Center - 2858 Jeb Stuart
- Meadows of Dan, VA
- 276-952-1294
Kim B Miller will open the summit, and Chef T will bookend the day as closing speaker. Both women will inspire attendees with stories of their unique paths and relay approaches and methods for building confidence and influence in the workplace and community.
Expect to walk away from the day with actionable advice to help you:
Find your true purpose.
Turn challenges into growth opportunities.
Incorporate adaptability into your strategies for success.
Reserve your spot today and be part of a movement that is empowering women to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact across the commonwealth.
Kim B Miller is a poet, author, speaker and facilitator. She is Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park, Virginia’s Poet Laureate Emerita, making her the first African American Poet Laureate for that region. She uses her words to connect people to their strengths.
With a passion for food that began as a child when she watched her grandmother feed their community from her tiny kitchen on the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Chef T has become a decorated and respected chef within the food service industry. Inspired by her deep connection to her roots and her desire to bridge the gap between the family and farm, Chef T has embarked on a mission to create a dining experience that celebrates the African diaspora's rich flavors while incorporating Appalachian seasonal ingredients and her professional flair.
Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Patrick County Fab Lab (212 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart, VA)
PUMP (Pull Up Mentor Program) is a free, drop-in event designed to connect entrepreneurs with valuable resources to support your business journey. Whether you’re an existing business owner looking to grow, an aspiring entrepreneur with a new idea, or an innovator with a fresh product or service, PUMP is an opportunity to talk through your ideas with the RISE Navigator team and receive referrals to relevant resources.
What to Expect:
Personalized Mentoring: Meet with the RISE Navigator team to discuss your business ideas and receive tailored guidance.
Resource Connections: Learn about local, regional, and state resources available to help you start, grow, and scale your business.
Ongoing Support: Stay connected with us for continuous opportunities to access the resources you need.
Who Should Attend:
Business owners aiming to grow or scale
Aspiring entrepreneurs with new business ideas
Innovators bringing new products or services to market
PUMP is open to the public. There is NO cost. Registration is requested, but not required. Just Pull Up! https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfWbIN91Q.../viewform...
For more information, visit https://sovarise.com/regional-business-navigator or contact Le'Bryan Patterson at mpatterson@patrickhenry.edu
212 Wood Brothers Drive
- Stuart, VA
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Blue Ridge Elementary School will host the Fall Festival on October 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Games, Delicious Food, Cake Walk, Craft Vendors and Trunk-or-Treat. Trunk or Treat beginning at 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat is only for admission pass holders. Pass given at admission table. Cake Walk - 3 tickets for $5. Food available for purchase. Admission: K-12 Students $3. Adults and kids under 5 get in for free. For more information, please visit their website at www.bre.patrick.k12.va.us.
Blue Ridge Elementary School - 5135 Ararat highway
- Ararat, VA 24053
- www.bre.patrick.k12.va.us
Flight of Frights Night: A Trunk or Treat Event, October 25, 2024. This is a 3-hour event, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fly into the Spirit of Halloween in our Terminal of Terror. Fasten your seatbelts for a tailwind of Halloween fun as you journey through the Clouds of Candy and the Mist of Mystery! Then, enjoy our Winged Wonderland ‘Trunk or Treat’ of Halloween Delights.
It is sure to be a Hauntingly good time!!
Also, be sure to enjoy dinner at Simply Suzanne’s (located inside) with her extended hours and Special Spooky Menu!
Blue Ridge Regional Airport - 525 Airport Road
- Martinsville, VA
- 276-957-2291
Email for more information.
Trunk or Treat, sponsored by The Patrick County Patriots, at Woolwine IC Dehart Park, October 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bring the kids and enjoy the evening.
2631 Charity Highway
- Woolwine, VA 24185
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
Sunday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM -
Come out to Primitive Coffee for the Cars and Coffee Cruise-in. The cruise-in takes place on Sundays 10am-12pm.
Dates: September 22, 2024 and October 27, 2024, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Primitive Coffee - 2577 Jeb Stuart Hwy
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center, Golden Oldies, (last Tuesday each month) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, Inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs—chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water. Family-friendly. Dancing is permitted. 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: (276 251 8548) (276 251 5436).
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
Monster Bash at Dynamis Submission Grappling, October 31, 2024: 4:00 p.m. (kids 3-5 years old); 4:30 p.m. (kids 6-8 years old); 5:15 p.m. (kids 9-12 years old); 7:00 p.m. (kids +13 years of age and adults). Costumes encouraged. Sign the waiver at dynamisjiujitsu.com. One-week free trial. Dues are $95 a month.
Dynamis Submission Grappling - 302 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA 24171
- 276-692-5080
Email for more information.
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! Main Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 4 pm at the latest. Vendors Information may be found under Chamber Information. Businesses wishing to participate and pass out candy, please complete the application and submit.
Have questions? Give us a call at 276-694-6012 or email at director@patrickchamber.com.
Stuart Spooktacular is presented by One Family Productions in partnership with the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, Adcock Advanced Veterinary Orthopedic Services, Patrick County Tourism, Clark Gas and Oil and the Town of Stuart.
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
The Reynolds Homestead Holiday Arts & Crafts Show is slated for Saturday, November 9th, 10 AM to 3 PM. Vendor applications are currently open. Space is limited so please apply early. We will confirm your participation after applications have been reviewed. Register online: bit.ly/holidayartsandcraftsshow2024 or visit our website for a downloadable application: reynoldshomestead.vt.edu/upcoming-events/HolidayArtsCraftsShow
The Veteran's Day Parade is scheduled for November 9, 2024. Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. Line up starts at 12:00 noon. Ceremony to follow parade at rotary field. Grand Marshals are Leonard and Delano Wood. For parade application or details contact local Ruritan organization or email veteransdayparade2024@gmail.com.
Stuart/Rotary Field
- 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 locally produced crafts, food and holiday gifts.
Stuart Farmers' Market - 320 Chestnut Road
- Stuart, VA
Save the Date! One Family Productions is proud to carry on a proud community tradition with the 52nd Annual Patrick County Christmas Parade in Stuart, VA on Saturday, December 7, 2024. For more information: visit www.onefamulyproductions.org.
Main Street
- 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
Almost Christmas with Larry Keel will be at The Historic Star Theatre on December 13th, 2024. Sponsored by One Family Productions, Town of Stuart and Patrick County Tourism. For tickets and more information visit: www.onefamilyproductions.org.
The Historic Star Theatre - 318 Patrick Avenue
- Stuart, VA 24171
Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM -
Music at the Mayberry Trading Post every Sunday, 1 PM to 3 PM/Open Jam. Everyone welcome! Mile Post 180.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. County. Still run by four generations of descendants from the original store. Built in 1892, it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Today it's still a general store and in the fall of the year on weekends it features apple butter making.
883 Mayberry Church Road
- Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) the Hometown of Andy Griffith. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with acoustic instruments. We are inviting all ages and skill levels. Fresh slaw/chili hotdogs, chips, candy, cakes, popcorn, sodas, coffee, and bottled water—southern hospitality at its best. Music, dancing, food, fellowship, and family-friendly—the 50/50 drawing around 8:30 p.m. Contact info: ( 276 251 8548), (276 251 5436). E-mail: marhill196648@yahoo.com
144 The Hollow Road
- Ararat, VA
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
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
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
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
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
The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce offers the following resource information to businesses and community partners.
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
Now accepting applications for students grades 3-9. Instructions in fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer and ukelele. After school classes beginning in late October. Locations in King and Danbury. $5 per class/scholarships available. Detailed info and application. Visit: stokesarts@gmail.com or call 336-593-8159.
Stokes Arts - 500 N Main Street
- Danbury, NC 27016
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
The Landmark Center and Blue Ridge Therapy Connection announced a new line-up of programs on Alzheimer's and Dementia slated to begin September 24th at noon. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association of Central and Western Virginia. Additional programs through May 2025 include: October 29th - Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors; November 19th - Exploring Care and Support Services; January 28th - Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia; February 25th - Building Foundations of Caregiving; March 25th - Supporting Independence; April 22nd - Communicating Effectively; May 20th - Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances.
The Landmark Center - 227 Landmark Drive
- Stuart, VA
- (276) 694-3050
- thelandmarkctr.com
Email for more information.
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.
Save the date for next spring!
Rescheduled for April 5, 2025.
beginning at 9 AM.
Gordon Trent Golf Course, Stuart, VA.
Proceeds support programming at the Reynolds Homestead - join us for a day of golf, food, and fun!
Captain's choice - 4-man team.
$60 per player.
Entry fee includes: 18 holes of golf + cart, delicious BBQ lunch, raffle ticket for a variety of great prizes.
To register call Dewey Hinnant: 276-694-3805.
For information about sponsoring a hole or donating prizes contact Julie Walters Steele at 276-694-7181 ext 23 or Scott Martin 276-732-6950.
Gordon Trent Golf Course - 2160 Golf Course Road
- Stuart, VA
- 276-694-7181 ext 23 or 276-732
- www.reynoldshomestead.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.
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
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