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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012
STUART, VA
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
PATRICK COUNTY WATERWHEEL REVIVAL: speaker: Pastor David Coleman; music by House of Prayer Praise and Worship Trio and Jackie Belcher; Prophetic Worship Dance Team performance; 7 p.m., Fellowship at the Foothills.
 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
FREE SPAY SIGN-UP: PAWS has received grant money from Two Mauds Foundation to spay and neuter local pets and will pay for 100% of the cost of surgery only; owner must provide rabies vaccination if he or she does not have proof of the pet receiving the shot; first sign-up is for spays only; one voucher per household, which will be given at the sign-up, good for surgery by either of the local veterinarians; do not bring the pet to the sign-up; future programs will pay for neutering or spaying additional pets; snow dates will be announced, 10 a.m., Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST/MEETING: held by The Twin County Chapter of EAA. for all aviation enthusiasts and community supporters; pancakes, syrup, sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy, fruit, and beverages will be available for a donation; support the local EAA Chapter so it can better serve youth of the area with free airplane flights at future Young Eagles Rallies; RSVP to Marcus Ogle at monosport2@yahoo.com or (276) 733-8089; 9 a.m., TCA Hangar, Twin County Airport, Hillsville.
PINTO BEAN SUPPER: menu includes pinto beans, stewed potatoes, slaw, corn bread and drink; $5 per plate; proceeds go toward a new heating and cooling system for the church; for information call Joseph Easter at (276) 251-7232, 4 to 7 p.m., Hunter's Chapel Assembly Church fellowship hall, Ararat Hwy., Ararat.
PATRICK COUNTY WATERWHEEL REVIVAL: speaker: Pastor David Coleman; music by House of Prayer Praise and Worship Trio and Rev. Burgie Penn; performances by Prophetic Worship Dance Team and Youth in Motion and community dance by the Revival Praise and Worship Dance Troupe; 7 p.m., Patrick County High School auditorium.
BENEFIT SUPPER/AUCTION: for Sue Fain; food available: pinto beans, cornbread, hot dogs, desserts, chips and drinks; door prizes, bad weather date: Feb. 11; for information call (276) 694-7969; supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m., auction at 7 p.m., Five Forks Wesleyan Church, 3778 Salem Hwy., Stuart.
COUNTRY STYLE BREAKFAST: "all you can eat" menu: gravy, biscuits, fried potatoes, bacon, sausage, fried wieners and bologna, eggs, apples, grits, orange juice and coffee; adult plates: $6, children's plates (under 10): $3; dine in or carry out, local delivery available; proceeds go to the church building fund, 6 to 10:30 a.m., Fairway Baptist Church, Hwy. 57 west of Bassett, near the Patrick County line.
COUNTRY BREAKFAST: menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, fried apples, gravy, biscuits, coffee, juice, etc.; carry-out available, donations benefit the church building fund; 7 to 10 a.m., Providence United Methodist Church, Providence Dr., Patrick Springs.
BOWLING: for youth and family, sponsored by Smith River Church of the Brethren; bowling, shoe rental and snacks provided free; call Bennie and Michele Belcher at 930-3773 for more details; 3 to 6 p.m., Tin Pen Alley, Stuart.
COUNTRY BUFFET BREAKFAST: menu: country ham, sausage, bacon, eggs, red-eye and sausage gravy, biscuits, grits, apples, juice and coffee; adult plates: $7, children's plates: $3; call the Spencer-Penn Centre at (276) 957-5757 for information, 6 to 10 a.m., Spencer Ruritan Building.
OLD-TIME DANCE: music by the Slate Mountain Ramblers, admission: $5; for information call the Surry Arts Council at (336) 786-7998 or visit www.surryarts.org, 7:30 p.m., Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy, N.C.
50/50 BINGO: 50¢ per card, no limit; proceeds go to the rescue squad, call (276) 692-6593 for information, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 6 p.m., Blue Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1961 Willis Gap Rd., Ararat.
BUFFET BREAKFAST: sponsored by the VFW and ladies' auxiliary, menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, apples, biscuits, coffee and orange juice; adult plate: $6, child's plate (under 12): $3; call 952-6287 for take-out, 7 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 8467, U.S. 58 and Mabry Mill Rd. intersection, Meadows of Dan.
VARIETY DANCE: music by Strictly Country, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Post 105, Stuart.
 
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
SHARING HOPE AFTER LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: for information, call Gerald Melton at 930-2768, 7 p.m., Sycamore Baptist Church.
PATRICK COUNTY MINISTERS' ASSOCIATION: for information, call Rev. Robert Belcher, all ministers encouraged to attend, 10:30 a.m., Pioneer Hospital board room.
 
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
OLD CHURCH GALLERY QUILTERS GUILD MEETING: program: "Creative Playtime with Visual Texture" presented by Karin Tauber; all levels of quilters are welcome, if Floyd County schools are closed or delayed, there will be no meeting; 10 a.m., Jacksonville Center, 220 Parkway Lane, Floyd.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: all you can eat meal includes spaghetti, side salad and garlic bread; adult plate: $6, child's plate (under 12): $3, call 952-6287 for take-out, sponsored by the VFW and ladies' auxiliary, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 8467, at the intersection of U.S. 58 and Mabry Mill Rd., Meadows of Dan.
ALZHEIMER'S MEETING: Jennifer Hosteter and Lois Barbour of Pioneer Community Hospital will present new information about the hospital and services it offers; 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Nursing Center activity room.
 
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
PUBLIC MEETING: sponsored by the Dan River Basin Association to gather input and suggestions about recreational and cultural amenities in Patrick County; DRBA is developing a Master Recreation and Trails Plan for the county; snacks provided, 7 p.m., Woodberry Inn, Meadows of Dan.
BASIC CAKE DECORATING CLASS: free class, call (276) 694-3050 to register (space is limited); 2 to 3:30 p.m., The Landmark Center, 227 Landmark Dr., Stuart.
BLOOD DRIVE: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.
 
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8-10
HEART FOR THE WORLD MISSION CONFERENCE: guest speaker: Bro. David Harrelson, different missionaries will present their work each night, sponsored by Trinity Christian Church, 7 p.m., all services at Campus 2, 14 Gammons Rd., Stuart.
 
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
PUBLIC MEETING: sponsored by the Dan River Basin Association to gather input and suggestions about recreational and cultural amenities in Patrick County; DRBA is developing a Master Recreation and Trails Plan for the county; snacks provided, 7 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College, Stuart.
BOOK DISCUSSION: about Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jarod Diamond, call (276) 957-5757 for information, 7 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
TEAM CAPTAIN MEETING: for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, for information call 694-5273 or 694-6125, 6:30 p.m., Patrick County Community Center at DeHart Park, Stuart.
PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by Rev. and Mrs. Robert Belcher; potluck luncheon; for information on upcoming senior events and trips call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917, 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
RUSSELL CREEK COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH: guest speaker: Investigator Karen Weidhaas, topic: "Arson Investigations;" for information call Deputy Margie Stowe or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church, Clark House Farm Rd., Stuart.
 
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
MUSIC NIGHT: bands: The Glory Road Singers, Zephyr Lightning Bolts and The Southern Gentlemen; performance by The Old Dominion Cloggers; Admission: $3; concessions available at 5 p.m., open mic will be at 5:30 p.m., bands begin at 6:30 p.m.; for information, call (276) 957-5757, Spencer-Penn Centre, Spencer.
 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
BLUEGRASS CONCERT/FOOD SALE: featuring Supper Break, None of the Above and The Country Boys; free admissions, donations accepted at the door; proceeds benefit the fourth and fifth grade Washington, D.C., field trip; chili beans, pinto beans, hot dogs, nachos and desserts will be sold, 5 to 9 p.m., Francisco Elementary School.
VARIETY DANCE: music by Strictly Country, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Post 105, Stuart.
DINNER/THIRTY-ONE AND MICHE BINGO: fund-raiser to benefit the school's sixth graders to pay expenses for the Williamsburg/Richmond field trip; dinner includes baked spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink; adult plate: $6, child's plate (under 12): $3; silent auction, door prizes; bingo cost is $25 for 20 games with cover-all and door prize tickets; dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m., Woolwine Elementary School cafeteria.
VALENTINE SINGING: two groups of singers, refreshments provided, 6:30 p.m., Wayside Community Church, Stuart.
 
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
MUSIC: featuring the Patrick County High School Praise and Worship Team, refreshments in the fellowship hall following the singing, 6 p.m., Minnie's Chapel Wesleyan Church.
SINGING: featuring Parables of Christ, who sing high energy old-timey songs, 10 a.m., Hatcher's Chapel United Methodist Church, Claudville.
 
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
SURRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: speaker: Judy Cardwell; topic: "Two Stephen Wilmoths in Surry County, N.C.," free admission; for information call (336) 831-6437 or email Esther Johnson at EPDJ1@embarqmail.com; 7 p.m., teaching auditorium, Surry Community College, Dobson, N.C.
 
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
"ROMEO AND JULIET:" performed by the Barter Players, admission: $10, 7:30 p.m., Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy, N.C.
 
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
FREE MOVIE: "The Love Bug," presented by the Surry Arts Council, rated G, call (336) 786-7998 to register groups of 10 or more, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy, N.C.
FAIRYSTONE AND POLE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH MEETING: guest speaker: Investigator Karen Weidhaas; topic: "Crime Scene and Arson Investigations;" for information call Captain Ward Stone or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department.
 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
SPRING-FORWARD BINGO: prizes are spring-related, $20 donation includes 20 games (three per card) and four door prize tickets; other games available; hot dogs, drinks and desserts will be sold; proceeds go toward the upkeep of the building, doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m., Francisco Community Building, 7100 N.C. 89 West, Westfield, N.C.
OLD FASHIONED SUPPER: plates include pinto beans, corn bread, potatoes, coleslaw, onions, homemade pickles, drink and dessert; eat in or carry out; donations will be accepted; 5 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 1497 Concord Church Road, Stuart.
VOICE OF THE BLUE RIDGE: music by Travis Frye and Blue Mountain with guests Hubert Lawson and the Bluegrass Country Boys, tickets: $7, call (336) 786-7998 for information, 7:30 p.m., Old-Time Music Heritage Hall, Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy, N.C.
VARIETY DANCE: music by Strictly Country, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Post 105, Stuart.
 
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
THIRTY-ONE/SCENTSY BINGO: sponsored by Doe Run Baptist Youth, $20 for 20 games, three cards per game; concessions available; door prizes, raffle tickets available; doors open at 6 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m.; Ararat Ruritan Club, Ararat.
TOMMY JARRELL FESTIVAL DANCE: music by the Slate Mountain Ramblers and Backstep; admission, $5, call (336) 786-7998 for information, Old-Time Music Heritage Hall, Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy, N.C.
 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
TOMMY JARRELL FESTIVAL: a day of old-time music, luthiers, old-time fiddle and dance workshop, documentary films, youth old-time competition and more, Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy, N.C.