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Stay Eat Discover Shop Agritourism Arts Outdoors
NEWSLETTER In This Issue
Music in the
1880s
A Picture Says a
Thousand Words
Calendar of
Events
Quote of the
Month
Humor Me
This Monthrsquos
Recipes
Stars Among Us
How to contact us
Patrick County
Tourism
106 Rucker Street
PO Box 466
Stuart VA 24171
2766946094
HISTORY IN PATRICK COUNTY
Joe Sweeney was a musician and early minstrel performer He claimed to have learned to play the banjo from local African-Americans and is the earliest documented white banjo player and the earliest known person to have played the banjo on stage His younger brothers Sam and Dick and his sister Missouri were also talented banjo and fiddle players After Joersquos death in October of 1860 his brother Sam Sweeney enlisted in the Confederate Army serving in Company H of the 2nd Virginia Calvary This is when his banjo playing came to the attention of Major General JEB Stuart
A TASTE OF PATRICK COUNTY
Yoursquoll get your fill of home cookinrsquo or delectable delicacies in Patrick County where we take pride in our extensive local options Casual cafeacutes include The Coffee Break and Honduras Coffee in Stuart and Crossroads Cafe Dry Pond Cafeacute and Crooked Road Cafeacute in Meadows of Dan For family-style fare stop by the Stuart Family Restaurant in Stuart or Mabry Mill Restaurant Wood-berry Inn and Mountain House Restaurant in Meadows of Dan Specialty restaurants like Tonyrsquos Pizza and El Rancho in Stuart and Elizabethrsquos Pizza and Skipperrsquos Seafood in Patrick Springs are sure to please while gourmands will savor the fine dining and ambiance at Chateau Mor-risette or Primland Resort
After a hard dayrsquos ride on the trail or by campfire Major General JEB Stuart enjoyed songs played by his personal banjo player Sam Sweeney Col Mumford wrote ldquoStuartrsquos feet would shuffle whenever he was in Sweeneyrsquos presence or even at the calling of his namerdquo ldquoLorenardquo ldquoCottage by the Seardquo ldquoSoldiers Dreamrdquo and ldquoOld Gray Marerdquo were among Stuartrsquos favorites Samrsquos signature song was ldquoJine the Calvaryrdquo new lyrics set to the already known song ldquoDown in Alabamardquo Sam Sweeney died in January 1864
UNSUBSCRIBE
MARCH amp APRIL EVENTS
March 2nd 1200 noonmdashThe History Around Us Last monthrsquos presentation of Patrick County Now and Then Part II was interrupted by a power outage Marvin Keene has agreed to come back and finish the program and share his extensive collection of photos of Patrick Countyrsquos heritage and past Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the program Reynolds Homestead Critz March 4th 600-800pmndash Reynolds Homestead Student Art Show Opening and Awards Cere-mony Meet the young and emerging artists in Patrick Henry Stokes Surry Carroll Franklin and Floyd counties and browse the show Enjoy refreshments and see who wins the prizes Local artist Greg Arens is serving as the judge Awards will be made in the categories of painting drawing photography and three-dimensional art Support our young artists March 4th 11th 18th amp 25th 700-1000pm-Willis Gap Community Center Jam Just minutes from Andy Griffiths hometown Mount Airy NC (Mayberry) and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway All skill levels are invited to attend Bluegrass Country Old time is played during the jam the Center also loves Gospel Hotdogs chips snacks and drinks available for purchase All pro-ceeds go to the Willis Gap Community Center
March 7th 600-800pm- Open Mic Night at Honduras Coffee Shop No cover charge Come out for an evening of good music and fun To sign up click here
March 26th 600-800pm- Corks to Canvas Come join us for a little painta little wine and whole lot of fun with your host Pepper Martin $30 includes all your painting supplies As for your wine supplies we will have you covered We will have many bottles of Stanburn Winery Chateau Morrisette and Childress Winery on hand for you to purchase Please call the coffee shop at 276-694-7575 to register
March 13th 230pm-American Music Series Concert The Jeff Little Trio National Public Radio stated ldquoJeff Little steeped in the tradition of his native Blue Ridge is also a virtuosic and eclectic innovatorrdquo With few exceptions the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or America-na music and is rarely the lead instrument But Jeff Little is an exception ndash and a remarkable one His distinctive two-handed style much influenced by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition is breathtaking in its speed precision and clarity A professional musician since the age of 14 Jeff is conversant with traditional old-time country bluegrass rockabilly and blues $1200 adults $600 students Reynolds Homestead Critz
March 17th 600 amp 700pm-Dinner and a Movie Night ldquoSaving Mr Banksrdquo (2013) When Walt Disneys daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book PL Travers Mary Poppins he made them a promise - one that he didnt realize would take 20 years to keep In his quest to ob-tain the rights Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine Dinner will celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with corned beef cabbage and carrots potato casserole and assorted chocolate desserts Dinner is $1800 per person and is served promptly at 600 pm The movie is free and begins at 700 pm Reservations are required Reynolds Homestead Critz 276-694-7181 March 19th 1000am Wellness Cooking Class at Primland Learn how to infuse your home-coked meals with seasonal specialties that showcase the natural abundance of exciting local ingredients $80 per person Includes lessons tastings of all dishes and recipes to take with you Reservations required 24-hour cancellation required Email jgoadprimlandcom for reservations March 20th-David Oliver Presents Blessed Lives Dietrich Bonhoeffer In this second lecture in the series David Oliver will discuss Dietrich Bonhoeffer a German Lutheran pastor theologian anti-Nazi dissident known for his staunch resistance to the Nazi dictatorship including vocal opposi-tion to Hitlers euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews 300 pm Reynolds Homestead Critz March 22nd-The Successful Gardener When Can I Plant Tomatoes Garden Planning for the Complete Beginner When to plant is as important as how to plant and what to plant Join us for a primer on how to plan your garden for healthier plants more food and more fun $1000 Please call to register 276-694-7181
For packages or ideas
on planning your visit
check out
our website
visitpatrickcountyorg
UNSUBSCRIBE
April 2nd 300-700pmndash Patrick Countyrsquos Annual Wine amp Food Festival Visit uptown Stuart and enjoy great good and wine along with live music
April 4th 600-800pm-Open Mic Night at Honduras Coffee Shop No cover charge Come out for an evening of good music and fun To sign up click here
April 6th 1200 noon-The History Around Us Larry Hopkins local resident and author of a new book on the Danville and Western Railroad has spent more than a decade collecting facts pho-tos and memorabilia pertaining to this local legend and will share that information in this fascinating program Bring a bag lunch Reynolds Homestead Critz
April 10th 230pm-American Music Series Dance and Old Time Music featuring the Slate Mountain Ramblers Hear the Slate Mountain Ramblers play the tunes that were enjoyed by many of the old-time icons $1200 adults $600 students Reynolds Homestead Critz April 16th-32 for 32 Run in Remembrance This 32 mile run through the beautiful property of the Reynolds Homestead is to honor the victims of the shooting at Virginia Tech There is no cost to par-ticipate but we ask each runner to bring a donation for the Patrick County Food Bank Registration forms available Each runner will receive a commemorative t-shirt April 20th 630-930pm- Introduction to Weaving Rugs Rugs Rugs Challenge your creative side and be immersed in the process of designing and making your own creations Introduction to Weaving is designed to give the basics of using a loom and hand weaving a project A great class for anyone interested in working with interior designers to create one-of-a-kind fabrics rugs and curtains weaving and designing clothing and even building looms for other weavers Continues on consecutive Wednesdays through May 18 Instructor Celie Cassady $89 For registration infor-mation please call 276-694-7181 April 21st 600 amp 700pm-Dinner and a Movie Night ldquoAwakeningsrdquo (1990) A new doctor finds himself with a ward full of catatonic patients He is disturbed by them and the fact that they have been catatonic for decades with no hope of any cure When he finds a possible chemical cure he gets permission to try it on one of them When the first patient awakes he is now well into his 50s having gone into a catatonic state at 20 years of age The film then delights in the new awareness of the patients and then on the reactions of their relatives to the changes in the newly awakened Din-ner is $1800 per person and begins promptly at 600 pm The movie is free and starts at 700 pm Reservations are required April 23rd 600-800pm-Corks to Canvas Come join us for a little paint a little wine and whole lot of fun with your host Pepper Martin $30 includes all your painting supplies As for your wine supplies we will have you covered We will have many bottles of Stanburn Winery Chateau Morrisette and Childress Winery on hand for you to purchase Please call Honduras Coffee Shop at 276-694-7575 to register
April 24th 300pm-David Oliver Presents Blessed Lives Etty Hillesum In this third lecture in the series David Oliver will discuss the life of Etty Hillesum a young Jewish woman whose letters and diaries kept between 1941 and 1943 describe life in Amsterdam during the German occupation They were published posthumously in 1981 April 25th 430 pm-Patrick County Music Associationrsquos Narrow Road Featuring Bill amp Maggie Anderson Chords of Faith Hwy South Southern Prophets Rotary Building 420 Woodland Drive Stuart VA
April 26th-The Successful Gardener The Family Food Garden More Fresh Food from the Home Landscape Never planted a garden before Want to add more variety to your garden This class will show you the basics of creating a garden for seasonndashlong fresh fruits and vegetables
For packages or ideas
on planning your visit
check out
our website
visitpatrickcountyorg
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Every great dream begins with a dreamer Always remember you have within you the strength the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world
Harriet Tubman
UNSUBSCRIBE
This recipe and
more can be seen
in the Eat amp
Explore
Virginia
Cookbook
The Cookbook is
available for
purchase at the
Patrick County
Chamber of
Commerce office
located at 103-B
Stonewall Court in
Stuart VA Or by
calling their office
at 2766946012
Les Moore and his band of bluesmen have been singing and play-
ing music for a very long time Les a journeyman St Louis blues
player for over 20 years has relocated to southwest Virginia his
original home place He is a singer guitarist and harmonica player
His guitar style intersperses blues chords and jazz formations His
harmonica stylings intertwine the Midwest and Piedmont influences
he grew up listening to Les sings the blues jazz soul and even a
little country music His eclectic style has won him fans in Patrick
and Floyd County Roanoke and Greensboro and surrounding areas
Les Moore and his band members Top Greene (Big Bill) and Little
Bill Greene will be playing at the Rural Music Coalition scheduled for
March 14th from 6-9pm at the Historic Star Theatre in Stuart
STARS AMONG US
MOZZARELLA STUFFED TURKEY BURGER
1 pound ground turkey 14 cup finely chopped scallions 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp lemon zest 12 tsp dried oregano 12 tsp pepper 12 tsp salt divided 12 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 2 tsp olive oil 1 (8 ounce) jar marinara sauce divided 4 focaccia bread buns toasted In large bowl combine turkey scallions garlic Worcestershire sauce lemon zest oregano 12 tsp pepper and 14 tsp salt mix gently being careful not to over mix Form into 8 thin patties Combine 14 cup cheese and basil Place equal amount cheese mixture in center of 4 patties Cover with remaining patties and seal edges Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat Add burgers and cook 8 to 10 minutes turning once Remove and set aside Warm marinara and place 3 Tbsp on 1 side of bread Top with burger 3 additional Tbsp marinara and 1 Tbsp of remaining cheese
WHATrsquoS COOKINrsquo
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burger Recipe compliments of Chef Randall Spencer
NATIONAL HUMOR MONTH
April is National Humor Month You canrsquot feel angry or sad when yoursquore laughing so now is the perfect time to add a little humor into your daily routine Laughter reduces stress it can reduce pain it strengthens the immune system helps the heart relaxes your whole body and helps you recharge So in addition to the saying ldquoAn apple a day keeps the doctor awayrdquo maybe we can also add ldquoA Laugh a day keeps the doctor awayrdquo
Intelligence is like undies good to have them no need to show them off My boss told me yesterday ldquoDonrsquot dress for the job you have dress for the job you wantrdquo But when I turned up at the office today in my Ghostbusters gear he fired me
UNSUBSCRIBE
MARCH amp APRIL EVENTS
March 2nd 1200 noonmdashThe History Around Us Last monthrsquos presentation of Patrick County Now and Then Part II was interrupted by a power outage Marvin Keene has agreed to come back and finish the program and share his extensive collection of photos of Patrick Countyrsquos heritage and past Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the program Reynolds Homestead Critz March 4th 600-800pmndash Reynolds Homestead Student Art Show Opening and Awards Cere-mony Meet the young and emerging artists in Patrick Henry Stokes Surry Carroll Franklin and Floyd counties and browse the show Enjoy refreshments and see who wins the prizes Local artist Greg Arens is serving as the judge Awards will be made in the categories of painting drawing photography and three-dimensional art Support our young artists March 4th 11th 18th amp 25th 700-1000pm-Willis Gap Community Center Jam Just minutes from Andy Griffiths hometown Mount Airy NC (Mayberry) and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway All skill levels are invited to attend Bluegrass Country Old time is played during the jam the Center also loves Gospel Hotdogs chips snacks and drinks available for purchase All pro-ceeds go to the Willis Gap Community Center
March 7th 600-800pm- Open Mic Night at Honduras Coffee Shop No cover charge Come out for an evening of good music and fun To sign up click here
March 26th 600-800pm- Corks to Canvas Come join us for a little painta little wine and whole lot of fun with your host Pepper Martin $30 includes all your painting supplies As for your wine supplies we will have you covered We will have many bottles of Stanburn Winery Chateau Morrisette and Childress Winery on hand for you to purchase Please call the coffee shop at 276-694-7575 to register
March 13th 230pm-American Music Series Concert The Jeff Little Trio National Public Radio stated ldquoJeff Little steeped in the tradition of his native Blue Ridge is also a virtuosic and eclectic innovatorrdquo With few exceptions the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or America-na music and is rarely the lead instrument But Jeff Little is an exception ndash and a remarkable one His distinctive two-handed style much influenced by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition is breathtaking in its speed precision and clarity A professional musician since the age of 14 Jeff is conversant with traditional old-time country bluegrass rockabilly and blues $1200 adults $600 students Reynolds Homestead Critz
March 17th 600 amp 700pm-Dinner and a Movie Night ldquoSaving Mr Banksrdquo (2013) When Walt Disneys daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book PL Travers Mary Poppins he made them a promise - one that he didnt realize would take 20 years to keep In his quest to ob-tain the rights Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine Dinner will celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day with corned beef cabbage and carrots potato casserole and assorted chocolate desserts Dinner is $1800 per person and is served promptly at 600 pm The movie is free and begins at 700 pm Reservations are required Reynolds Homestead Critz 276-694-7181 March 19th 1000am Wellness Cooking Class at Primland Learn how to infuse your home-coked meals with seasonal specialties that showcase the natural abundance of exciting local ingredients $80 per person Includes lessons tastings of all dishes and recipes to take with you Reservations required 24-hour cancellation required Email jgoadprimlandcom for reservations March 20th-David Oliver Presents Blessed Lives Dietrich Bonhoeffer In this second lecture in the series David Oliver will discuss Dietrich Bonhoeffer a German Lutheran pastor theologian anti-Nazi dissident known for his staunch resistance to the Nazi dictatorship including vocal opposi-tion to Hitlers euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews 300 pm Reynolds Homestead Critz March 22nd-The Successful Gardener When Can I Plant Tomatoes Garden Planning for the Complete Beginner When to plant is as important as how to plant and what to plant Join us for a primer on how to plan your garden for healthier plants more food and more fun $1000 Please call to register 276-694-7181
For packages or ideas
on planning your visit
check out
our website
visitpatrickcountyorg
UNSUBSCRIBE
April 2nd 300-700pmndash Patrick Countyrsquos Annual Wine amp Food Festival Visit uptown Stuart and enjoy great good and wine along with live music
April 4th 600-800pm-Open Mic Night at Honduras Coffee Shop No cover charge Come out for an evening of good music and fun To sign up click here
April 6th 1200 noon-The History Around Us Larry Hopkins local resident and author of a new book on the Danville and Western Railroad has spent more than a decade collecting facts pho-tos and memorabilia pertaining to this local legend and will share that information in this fascinating program Bring a bag lunch Reynolds Homestead Critz
April 10th 230pm-American Music Series Dance and Old Time Music featuring the Slate Mountain Ramblers Hear the Slate Mountain Ramblers play the tunes that were enjoyed by many of the old-time icons $1200 adults $600 students Reynolds Homestead Critz April 16th-32 for 32 Run in Remembrance This 32 mile run through the beautiful property of the Reynolds Homestead is to honor the victims of the shooting at Virginia Tech There is no cost to par-ticipate but we ask each runner to bring a donation for the Patrick County Food Bank Registration forms available Each runner will receive a commemorative t-shirt April 20th 630-930pm- Introduction to Weaving Rugs Rugs Rugs Challenge your creative side and be immersed in the process of designing and making your own creations Introduction to Weaving is designed to give the basics of using a loom and hand weaving a project A great class for anyone interested in working with interior designers to create one-of-a-kind fabrics rugs and curtains weaving and designing clothing and even building looms for other weavers Continues on consecutive Wednesdays through May 18 Instructor Celie Cassady $89 For registration infor-mation please call 276-694-7181 April 21st 600 amp 700pm-Dinner and a Movie Night ldquoAwakeningsrdquo (1990) A new doctor finds himself with a ward full of catatonic patients He is disturbed by them and the fact that they have been catatonic for decades with no hope of any cure When he finds a possible chemical cure he gets permission to try it on one of them When the first patient awakes he is now well into his 50s having gone into a catatonic state at 20 years of age The film then delights in the new awareness of the patients and then on the reactions of their relatives to the changes in the newly awakened Din-ner is $1800 per person and begins promptly at 600 pm The movie is free and starts at 700 pm Reservations are required April 23rd 600-800pm-Corks to Canvas Come join us for a little paint a little wine and whole lot of fun with your host Pepper Martin $30 includes all your painting supplies As for your wine supplies we will have you covered We will have many bottles of Stanburn Winery Chateau Morrisette and Childress Winery on hand for you to purchase Please call Honduras Coffee Shop at 276-694-7575 to register
April 24th 300pm-David Oliver Presents Blessed Lives Etty Hillesum In this third lecture in the series David Oliver will discuss the life of Etty Hillesum a young Jewish woman whose letters and diaries kept between 1941 and 1943 describe life in Amsterdam during the German occupation They were published posthumously in 1981 April 25th 430 pm-Patrick County Music Associationrsquos Narrow Road Featuring Bill amp Maggie Anderson Chords of Faith Hwy South Southern Prophets Rotary Building 420 Woodland Drive Stuart VA
April 26th-The Successful Gardener The Family Food Garden More Fresh Food from the Home Landscape Never planted a garden before Want to add more variety to your garden This class will show you the basics of creating a garden for seasonndashlong fresh fruits and vegetables
For packages or ideas
on planning your visit
check out
our website
visitpatrickcountyorg
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Every great dream begins with a dreamer Always remember you have within you the strength the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world
Harriet Tubman
UNSUBSCRIBE
This recipe and
more can be seen
in the Eat amp
Explore
Virginia
Cookbook
The Cookbook is
available for
purchase at the
Patrick County
Chamber of
Commerce office
located at 103-B
Stonewall Court in
Stuart VA Or by
calling their office
at 2766946012
Les Moore and his band of bluesmen have been singing and play-
ing music for a very long time Les a journeyman St Louis blues
player for over 20 years has relocated to southwest Virginia his
original home place He is a singer guitarist and harmonica player
His guitar style intersperses blues chords and jazz formations His
harmonica stylings intertwine the Midwest and Piedmont influences
he grew up listening to Les sings the blues jazz soul and even a
little country music His eclectic style has won him fans in Patrick
and Floyd County Roanoke and Greensboro and surrounding areas
Les Moore and his band members Top Greene (Big Bill) and Little
Bill Greene will be playing at the Rural Music Coalition scheduled for
March 14th from 6-9pm at the Historic Star Theatre in Stuart
STARS AMONG US
MOZZARELLA STUFFED TURKEY BURGER
1 pound ground turkey 14 cup finely chopped scallions 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp lemon zest 12 tsp dried oregano 12 tsp pepper 12 tsp salt divided 12 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 2 tsp olive oil 1 (8 ounce) jar marinara sauce divided 4 focaccia bread buns toasted In large bowl combine turkey scallions garlic Worcestershire sauce lemon zest oregano 12 tsp pepper and 14 tsp salt mix gently being careful not to over mix Form into 8 thin patties Combine 14 cup cheese and basil Place equal amount cheese mixture in center of 4 patties Cover with remaining patties and seal edges Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat Add burgers and cook 8 to 10 minutes turning once Remove and set aside Warm marinara and place 3 Tbsp on 1 side of bread Top with burger 3 additional Tbsp marinara and 1 Tbsp of remaining cheese
WHATrsquoS COOKINrsquo
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burger Recipe compliments of Chef Randall Spencer
NATIONAL HUMOR MONTH
April is National Humor Month You canrsquot feel angry or sad when yoursquore laughing so now is the perfect time to add a little humor into your daily routine Laughter reduces stress it can reduce pain it strengthens the immune system helps the heart relaxes your whole body and helps you recharge So in addition to the saying ldquoAn apple a day keeps the doctor awayrdquo maybe we can also add ldquoA Laugh a day keeps the doctor awayrdquo
Intelligence is like undies good to have them no need to show them off My boss told me yesterday ldquoDonrsquot dress for the job you have dress for the job you wantrdquo But when I turned up at the office today in my Ghostbusters gear he fired me
UNSUBSCRIBE
April 2nd 300-700pmndash Patrick Countyrsquos Annual Wine amp Food Festival Visit uptown Stuart and enjoy great good and wine along with live music
April 4th 600-800pm-Open Mic Night at Honduras Coffee Shop No cover charge Come out for an evening of good music and fun To sign up click here
April 6th 1200 noon-The History Around Us Larry Hopkins local resident and author of a new book on the Danville and Western Railroad has spent more than a decade collecting facts pho-tos and memorabilia pertaining to this local legend and will share that information in this fascinating program Bring a bag lunch Reynolds Homestead Critz
April 10th 230pm-American Music Series Dance and Old Time Music featuring the Slate Mountain Ramblers Hear the Slate Mountain Ramblers play the tunes that were enjoyed by many of the old-time icons $1200 adults $600 students Reynolds Homestead Critz April 16th-32 for 32 Run in Remembrance This 32 mile run through the beautiful property of the Reynolds Homestead is to honor the victims of the shooting at Virginia Tech There is no cost to par-ticipate but we ask each runner to bring a donation for the Patrick County Food Bank Registration forms available Each runner will receive a commemorative t-shirt April 20th 630-930pm- Introduction to Weaving Rugs Rugs Rugs Challenge your creative side and be immersed in the process of designing and making your own creations Introduction to Weaving is designed to give the basics of using a loom and hand weaving a project A great class for anyone interested in working with interior designers to create one-of-a-kind fabrics rugs and curtains weaving and designing clothing and even building looms for other weavers Continues on consecutive Wednesdays through May 18 Instructor Celie Cassady $89 For registration infor-mation please call 276-694-7181 April 21st 600 amp 700pm-Dinner and a Movie Night ldquoAwakeningsrdquo (1990) A new doctor finds himself with a ward full of catatonic patients He is disturbed by them and the fact that they have been catatonic for decades with no hope of any cure When he finds a possible chemical cure he gets permission to try it on one of them When the first patient awakes he is now well into his 50s having gone into a catatonic state at 20 years of age The film then delights in the new awareness of the patients and then on the reactions of their relatives to the changes in the newly awakened Din-ner is $1800 per person and begins promptly at 600 pm The movie is free and starts at 700 pm Reservations are required April 23rd 600-800pm-Corks to Canvas Come join us for a little paint a little wine and whole lot of fun with your host Pepper Martin $30 includes all your painting supplies As for your wine supplies we will have you covered We will have many bottles of Stanburn Winery Chateau Morrisette and Childress Winery on hand for you to purchase Please call Honduras Coffee Shop at 276-694-7575 to register
April 24th 300pm-David Oliver Presents Blessed Lives Etty Hillesum In this third lecture in the series David Oliver will discuss the life of Etty Hillesum a young Jewish woman whose letters and diaries kept between 1941 and 1943 describe life in Amsterdam during the German occupation They were published posthumously in 1981 April 25th 430 pm-Patrick County Music Associationrsquos Narrow Road Featuring Bill amp Maggie Anderson Chords of Faith Hwy South Southern Prophets Rotary Building 420 Woodland Drive Stuart VA
April 26th-The Successful Gardener The Family Food Garden More Fresh Food from the Home Landscape Never planted a garden before Want to add more variety to your garden This class will show you the basics of creating a garden for seasonndashlong fresh fruits and vegetables
For packages or ideas
on planning your visit
check out
our website
visitpatrickcountyorg
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Every great dream begins with a dreamer Always remember you have within you the strength the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world
Harriet Tubman
UNSUBSCRIBE
This recipe and
more can be seen
in the Eat amp
Explore
Virginia
Cookbook
The Cookbook is
available for
purchase at the
Patrick County
Chamber of
Commerce office
located at 103-B
Stonewall Court in
Stuart VA Or by
calling their office
at 2766946012
Les Moore and his band of bluesmen have been singing and play-
ing music for a very long time Les a journeyman St Louis blues
player for over 20 years has relocated to southwest Virginia his
original home place He is a singer guitarist and harmonica player
His guitar style intersperses blues chords and jazz formations His
harmonica stylings intertwine the Midwest and Piedmont influences
he grew up listening to Les sings the blues jazz soul and even a
little country music His eclectic style has won him fans in Patrick
and Floyd County Roanoke and Greensboro and surrounding areas
Les Moore and his band members Top Greene (Big Bill) and Little
Bill Greene will be playing at the Rural Music Coalition scheduled for
March 14th from 6-9pm at the Historic Star Theatre in Stuart
STARS AMONG US
MOZZARELLA STUFFED TURKEY BURGER
1 pound ground turkey 14 cup finely chopped scallions 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp lemon zest 12 tsp dried oregano 12 tsp pepper 12 tsp salt divided 12 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 2 tsp olive oil 1 (8 ounce) jar marinara sauce divided 4 focaccia bread buns toasted In large bowl combine turkey scallions garlic Worcestershire sauce lemon zest oregano 12 tsp pepper and 14 tsp salt mix gently being careful not to over mix Form into 8 thin patties Combine 14 cup cheese and basil Place equal amount cheese mixture in center of 4 patties Cover with remaining patties and seal edges Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat Add burgers and cook 8 to 10 minutes turning once Remove and set aside Warm marinara and place 3 Tbsp on 1 side of bread Top with burger 3 additional Tbsp marinara and 1 Tbsp of remaining cheese
WHATrsquoS COOKINrsquo
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burger Recipe compliments of Chef Randall Spencer
NATIONAL HUMOR MONTH
April is National Humor Month You canrsquot feel angry or sad when yoursquore laughing so now is the perfect time to add a little humor into your daily routine Laughter reduces stress it can reduce pain it strengthens the immune system helps the heart relaxes your whole body and helps you recharge So in addition to the saying ldquoAn apple a day keeps the doctor awayrdquo maybe we can also add ldquoA Laugh a day keeps the doctor awayrdquo
Intelligence is like undies good to have them no need to show them off My boss told me yesterday ldquoDonrsquot dress for the job you have dress for the job you wantrdquo But when I turned up at the office today in my Ghostbusters gear he fired me
UNSUBSCRIBE
This recipe and
more can be seen
in the Eat amp
Explore
Virginia
Cookbook
The Cookbook is
available for
purchase at the
Patrick County
Chamber of
Commerce office
located at 103-B
Stonewall Court in
Stuart VA Or by
calling their office
at 2766946012
Les Moore and his band of bluesmen have been singing and play-
ing music for a very long time Les a journeyman St Louis blues
player for over 20 years has relocated to southwest Virginia his
original home place He is a singer guitarist and harmonica player
His guitar style intersperses blues chords and jazz formations His
harmonica stylings intertwine the Midwest and Piedmont influences
he grew up listening to Les sings the blues jazz soul and even a
little country music His eclectic style has won him fans in Patrick
and Floyd County Roanoke and Greensboro and surrounding areas
Les Moore and his band members Top Greene (Big Bill) and Little
Bill Greene will be playing at the Rural Music Coalition scheduled for
March 14th from 6-9pm at the Historic Star Theatre in Stuart
STARS AMONG US
MOZZARELLA STUFFED TURKEY BURGER
1 pound ground turkey 14 cup finely chopped scallions 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp lemon zest 12 tsp dried oregano 12 tsp pepper 12 tsp salt divided 12 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 2 tsp olive oil 1 (8 ounce) jar marinara sauce divided 4 focaccia bread buns toasted In large bowl combine turkey scallions garlic Worcestershire sauce lemon zest oregano 12 tsp pepper and 14 tsp salt mix gently being careful not to over mix Form into 8 thin patties Combine 14 cup cheese and basil Place equal amount cheese mixture in center of 4 patties Cover with remaining patties and seal edges Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat Add burgers and cook 8 to 10 minutes turning once Remove and set aside Warm marinara and place 3 Tbsp on 1 side of bread Top with burger 3 additional Tbsp marinara and 1 Tbsp of remaining cheese
WHATrsquoS COOKINrsquo
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burger Recipe compliments of Chef Randall Spencer
NATIONAL HUMOR MONTH
April is National Humor Month You canrsquot feel angry or sad when yoursquore laughing so now is the perfect time to add a little humor into your daily routine Laughter reduces stress it can reduce pain it strengthens the immune system helps the heart relaxes your whole body and helps you recharge So in addition to the saying ldquoAn apple a day keeps the doctor awayrdquo maybe we can also add ldquoA Laugh a day keeps the doctor awayrdquo
Intelligence is like undies good to have them no need to show them off My boss told me yesterday ldquoDonrsquot dress for the job you have dress for the job you wantrdquo But when I turned up at the office today in my Ghostbusters gear he fired me