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Monday, May 9
The Friends of the Blue Ridge Regional Library will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Martinsville Branch Library, 310 East Church Street. Interested in joining? Everyone is welcome. Please bring your mask.
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall, Frith Economic Development Center. The meeting is public, but the board will not receive public comment.
The Martinsville City School Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the CLC at the Martinsville City Public Schools Central Office (746 Indian Trail, Martinsville.)
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the school and total county budgets beginning at 7 p.m. in the Summerlin Meeting Room of the Henry County Administration building.
Tuesday, May 10
Join the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society for a book discussion on “Justified by Her Children” beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the courtroom of the Historic Henry County Courthouse (1 East Main Street, Martinsville). Admission is free. The building is fully handicap accessible. Joyce Staples will lead a thought-provoking and stimulating discussion on the book written by Pastor Roy Pollina.
Come join the Bassett Historical Center (3964 Fairystone Park Highway) at 10:30 a.m. as Native American speaker, storyteller, and recently published author of the book titled, “The Poems and Stories That Fulfill the Promise,” Renae “Spring Morning” Wagoner, presents a “catch-all” program consisting of legends and stories while attempting to dispel some misconceptions surrounding Native People. The program is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room. Masks are optional.
Martinsville City Council will hold its regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m. in council chambers of the City Municipal Building.
Wednesday, May 11
The Virginia Museum of Natural History offers children ages 3-5 the opportunity to experience science first-hand with its annual “Doodle Bugs!” program. The hour-long programs include imaginative stories, fun activities, games and crafts that spark creativity and curiosity. They are the perfect opportunity for adults and grandparents to learn and have fun with their children! The cost is $7 per child and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Uptown Partnership will host its third community engagement conversation on Uptown Martinsville’s revitalization efforts. The discussion will take place from 6-7:30 p.m., location to be determined. For up-to-date information, visit Martinsville UP on Facebook.
Saturday, May 14
Join the P&HCC Fab Lab for its monthly Family Day, featuring a fun, hands-on activity for the entire family. This month, participants will use the vinyl cutter to create unique, custom designed stickers. Family Day is held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. The cost is $15.
Sunday, May 15
Join in the fun at the Spencer-Penn Centre (475 Spencer-Penn Road, Spencer) for a sock hop from 2-5 p.m. DJ What? will provide the music and refreshments will be served. Games will be on hand for non-dancers who prefer to socialize. Admission is a $5 donation at the door.
Monday, May 16 and 23
The P&HCC Fab Lab hosts a two-part drip painting class. Participants will use the vinyl cutter and paint pouring to create a custom drip painting. Each class will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. The cost is $25.
Wednesday, May 18
The P&HCC Fab Lab continues its paper crafting series with rubber stamps. In this workshop, students will learn unexpected and creative uses for rubber stamps. Techniques like mirror stamping, stamping off, and wax paper resist will be introduced. The class is held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the cost is $15.
Thursday, May 19
Uptown Partnership presents Third Thursdays in Uptown in collaboration with the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The events will be held in the Franklin Street/Depot Street parking lot in Martinsville. Palumbo’s Hoagie House, Daddy Q’s BBQ, and Tammy’s Grill will be on site from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. with entertainment from DJ What and beer sales from Mountain Valley Brewing from 5-9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 21
The Martinsville-Henry County SPCA will be at Petsense in Martinsville (240 West Commonwealth Blvd) from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for an adoption event. Come meet some of the furry friends available for adoption from the shelter.
The Bassett Cruise In returns for 2022. Join the fun at Bassett Furniture World Headquarters on Fairystone Park Highway from 3-7 p.m. All makes and models welcome. Be sure to grab a snack from the food court!
Join Young Life MHC for a day in the community with friends and family for a great cause at the Cornhole Classic beginning at 12 p.m. at the Smith River Sports Complex. Participants can compete in two brackets, a competitive bracket and a family fun bracket. Lunch is included in registration or can be purchased if you choose to spectate. For more information on the event and how to register, visit Young Life Martinsville-Henry County on Facebook.
Sunday, May 22
Support the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society with Afternoon Tea at One Starling from 3-5 p.m. Attendees will enjoy tea, sherry, mimosas, music, and traditional English refreshments. Reservations are $20 per person and must be made in advance by calling or visiting the Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Center and Museum or One Starling.
Tuesday, May 24
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting at 3 and 6 p.m. in the Summerlin Meeting Room of the Henry County Administration Building in Collinsville.
Martinsville City Council will hold its regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m. in council chambers of the City Municipal Building.
ONGOING
The Magna Vista Horiculture Spring Plant Sale is open. Weekday hours are 9-3 p.m. For complete information, sales, and additional hours, visit the Magna Vista Horticulture Facebook page.
The Martinsville Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. through November 20, and Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. through September 29. Shop with SNAP/EBT and receive up to $20 in free fruits and vegetables each week. To shop market vendors online, visit martinsvilleuptown.com.
The Louise R. Lester Spay/Neuter Clinic is hosting wellness clinics every Tuesday. Clinics are by appointment only—no walk-ins will be accepted. Call (276) 638-7297 to schedule your appointment. Beginning in April, the clinics will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, rather than weekly.
Henry County Parks & Recreation invites you out for a trek along the trail! Meet as a group and walk along a different trail each week. Explore the trails of Martinsville-Henry County, make new friends, and get some fresh air and exercise. Call the HCPR Senior Services office at (276) 634-4644 to find out where the week’s trek is happening! Trail Trekkers meet Thursday of each week (weather permitting) at 1 p.m. in the fall and winter and 9:15 a.m. in spring and summer.
The Blue Ridge Regional Library offers free one-day passes to the Virginia Museum of Natural History and the Henry County YMCA with your library card. The passes are good for one day and exclude special events. There is a wait period before you can check out the pass again. For more details and exclusions, visit brrl.lib.va.us.
The Fontaine Ruritan Club hosts Bingo every Tuesday at 1903 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville. Doors open at 5:30 and games begin at 7. Money from Bingo supports community service awards, scholarships, and other community efforts.
MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness offers no contact Medicaid application assistance for eligible Virginia residents from birth to 64 years of age. No sign-up fees, no premiums, no deductibles. Including Children’s Medicaid/FAMIS, Pregnancy Medicaid and Adult Health Care -19 to 64 years old. Questions can be answered, and applications completed by phone. In-person application assistance is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at The Community Storehouse.
Call or text Ann Walker 276 732-0509 to see if you qualify.
The Henry County Adult Learning Center offers free in-house and online classes to help prepare for college, career, or earn your high school equivalency or GED. Classes can help improve your digital literacy, job skills, English language skills, and earning potential. Call (276) 647-9585.
