Saturday, July 24
Fireworks Night! at Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville, at 4 p.m.
Bug Day 2021!, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Ave, Martinsville. Pre-registration required.
Sunday, July 25
Maps that Shaped US History, 3 p.m. in the Heritage Center & Museum, 1 East Main Street, Martinsville. Local mapmaker, Zach Fleming, will share 8 to 10 historical maps such as John Smith’s Jamestown Map, Lewis & Clark’s Maps, John MItchell’s British and French Dominions map to include unique features of the maps, and how they influenced colonization and development of this country.
Tuesday, July 27
PHCC presents a free virtual workshop, “Back to School Pointers,” from 7 to 8 p.m., with representatives from local school divisions. Pre-registration is required by emailing ph.augusoft.net or calling (276) 656-0260.
Tuesday, August 17
Barn Quilt Class continues at the Spencer Penn Centre with instructor Lauren Byron at 1 p.m. All supplies are provided. Registration deadline is Monday, Aug. 9. Pricing is based on size: 12”x 36” exterior $75; 24”x 24” exterior $65; 36”x 36” exterior $85. Call (276) 957-5757 for more details and to register.
Saturday, August 28
W.E.A.R. Book Club meeting with Nancy Naigle, author of “The Shell Collector,” 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Spencer Penn Center, 475 Spencer Penn Road, Spencer. Light refreshments will be served.
ONGOING
MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness offers “no contact” application assistance for Virginia’s free or low-cost MEDICAID plans for Virginians under 65, who meet income requirements. For questions or to apply, call or text Ann Walker at (276) 732-0509.
