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Saturday, July 9
Come learn all about canning at the Spencer-Penn Centre (475 Spencer Penn Road, Spencer) with instructor Melanie Barrow. More people than ever are growing their own food at home. This hands-on preservation workshop will teach you how to safely preserve your fresh foods for year-round enjoyment using proper pressure canning and boiling water bath techniques. You’ll learn the science behind these techniques and receive step by step guidance on how to do them at home. All supplies are provided. $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Call the Centre to register by Friday July 1 at (276) 957-5757.
Sunday, July 10 through Friday, July 15
Fort Trial Baptist Church will hold a Vacation Bible School. School will be held from 6:15-8 p.m. for children ages 2-5, from 6:15-8:30 p.m. for grades K-12, and adult sessions will begin at 7 p.m. Each night will have a different emphasis. For more information or to register, visit www.forttrialbaptist.com/events.
Monday, July 11
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board Budget & Finance Committee will meet at 11 a.m. in Room 124 in the Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the committees will not receive public comment.
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall, Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the Board will not receive public comment.
Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 29
Patrick & Henry Community College and Verizon are preparing the next generation for a future filled with opportunities with the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program– an engaging, hands-on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields; no prior knowledge or experience is required. The program is for rising 6th-8th-grade students and is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lunch and transportation are provided. To register, visit https://bit.ly/STEMAchievers. For more information, contact Amy Reed at areed@patrickhenry.edu or 276-656-5461.
Tuesday, July 12
Join Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) for a Workforce Programs Open House beginning at 6 p.m. in the Frith Exhibit Hall on the P&HCC campus. At this free informational session, learn about the short-term workforce training programs offered at the college and the funding assistance available. For more information, call (276) 656-0260 or visit ph.augusoft.net.
Friday, July 15
Henry County Parks and Recreation invites you to enjoy the movie “Space Jam: A New Legacy” at Jack Dalton Park! Admission is free for all. Drinks, snacks, and candy will be available for purchase. The movie begins at 8:55 p.m.
Thursday, July 14
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will host a continuing education for gas fitter course from 5-6 p.m. Journeymen, master plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics, and gas fitters are required by the Virginia Board of Contractors to take a pre-determined number of continuing education hours specific to their trade. This course covers code changes, general requirements, impacts on the job, and special equipment included in the codes. The cost for the course is $65. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, call (276) 656-0260 or visit ph.augusoft.net.
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will host a continuing education for plumber course from 6-9 p.m. Journeymen, master plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics, and gas fitters are required by the Virginia Board of Contractors to take a pre-determined number of continuing education hours specific to their trade. This course covers code changes, general requirements, impacts on the job, and special equipment included in the codes. The cost for the course is $125. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, call (276) 656-0260 or visit ph.augusoft.net.
Friday, July 15
Henry County Parks and recreation hosts Movies in the Park at Jack Dalton Park (3300 Kings Mountain Road, Collinsville). Friday night’s movie is Space Jam: A New Legacy. Music and games begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:55. Drinks, candy, and snacks are available for purchase!
Don’t miss the 2022 TGIF Concert Series in Uptown Martinsville! Located in the Bridge Street parking lot at 65 West Main Street, the Rotary Clubs of Martinsville and Henry County present an evening of music with The Pizzaz Band. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 16
The Bassett Highway 57 Cruise In will take place in downtown Bassett from 3-7 p.m. All makes and models are welcome! Admission is free.
Patrick & Henry Community College will host a Basic Contractor Licensing class from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost of the course is $189 and pre-registration is required. To register or to learn more information, visit ph.augusoft.net or call (276) 656-0260.
Thursday, July 21
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. Food trucks will be on-site 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.
Piedmont Arts (215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville) hosts Painting with Kimberly from 6-8 p.m. with instructor Kimberly Boyd. Bring your friends, some snacks, and your favorite wine for a fun night out! This class is intended for students ages 18 and up. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more information, call (276) 632-3221 or visit PiedmontArts.org.
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will host a continuing education for electrician course from 6-9 p.m. Journeymen, master plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics, and gas fitters are required by the Virginia Board of Contractors to take a pre-determined number of continuing education hours specific to their trade. This course covers code changes, general requirements, impacts on the job, and special equipment included in the codes. The cost for the course is $125. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, call (276) 656-0260 or visit ph.augusoft.net.
Friday, July 22-Saturday, July 23
Dino Fest returns to The Virginia Museum of Natural History (21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville)! The event features life-size dinosaur cast skeletons & skulls, a wide variety of dinosaur fossils, dino-themed games & crafts, and all of the festivities you’d expect at a VMNH Science Festival! Dino Fest takes place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.vmnh.net.
Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
TheatreWorks Community Players will hold auditions for the drama “12 Angry Jurors” Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Black Box theatre at 44 Franklin Street, Martinsville. The play requires a mixed cast of 13 men and women, all adults (over 18-years old.) Show dates are Sept. 8-11 and 15-17. Those auditioning must be available for all show dates. All cast and crew members must be completely vaccinated for COVID-19. For more information, visit www.twcp.net.
Sunday, July 24
The Spencer-Penn Centre (475 Spencer-Penn Road, Spencer) hosts a barn quilt class from 1-5 p.m. Price depends on the size of your barn quilt and all supplies are provided. Registration (with payment) is due July 15. For more information or to register, call (276) 957-5757.
Tuesday, July 26
Piedmont Arts hosts drawing studio lessons from 6-9 p.m. This is the first in a series of level-progression drawing classes and the focus will be on learning to see and draw. Classes in August will focus on intermediate drawing, perspective drawing, and drawing from start to finish. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more information, call (276) 632-3221 or visit PiedmontArts.org.
Piedmont Arts (215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville) hosts Chix with Stix, self-guided knitting sessions, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This session is geared toward knitters ages 12 and up. Bring your own supplies. Chix with Stix is free to members, $5 for non-members.
Thursday, July 28
Piedmont Arts hosts drawing studio lessons from 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. This is the first in a series of level-progression drawing classes and the focus will be on learning to see and draw. Classes in August will focus on intermediate drawing, perspective drawing, and drawing from start to finish. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more information, call (276) 632-3221 or visit PiedmontArts.org.
Friday, July 29
Piedmont Arts (215 Starling Avenue) hosts a youth drawing class, See It…Draw It!, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. for students ages 8 to 15. This is a basic skills class for youth with some drawing experience with instructor Ginnie Conaway. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more information, call (276) 632-3221 or visit PiedmontArts.org.
Thursday, Aug. 4
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) will host a continuing education for HVAC technician course from 6-9 p.m. Journeymen, master plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics, and gas fitters are required by the Virginia Board of Contractors to take a pre-determined number of continuing education hours specific to their trade. This course covers code changes, general requirements, impacts on the job, and special equipment included in the codes. The cost for the course is $125. Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, call (276) 656-0260 or visit ph.augusoft.net.
Piedmont Arts (215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville) will host a Bob Ross Painting Class from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. with instructor Naomi Hodge-Muse. Learn Bob Ross’ famous painting technique! The cost is $75 for members and $85 for non-members. This class is intended for students ages 14 and up. Advanced registration is required. For more information call (276) 632-3221 or visit PiedmontArts.org.
Friday, August 5
The Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society Hosts Uptown First Friday at the historic Henry County Courthouse from 6-9 p.m. Bring an instrument to play at open mic hosted by Kat and Dennis Calfee or just come enjoy an evening of music in Uptown. Food will be available to purchase and there will be a cash bar. The event is free and open to all.
Thursday, August 18
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. Food trucks will be on-site 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.
Friday, August 19
Henry County Parks and recreation hosts Movies in the Park at Jack Dalton Park (3300 Kings Mountain Road, Collinsville). Friday night’s movie is Boss Baby: Family Business. Music and games begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:55. Drinks, candy, and snacks are available for purchase!
Don’t miss the 2022 TGIF Concert Series in Uptown Martinsville! Located in the Bridge Street parking lot at 65 West Main Street, the Rotary Clubs of Martinsville and Henry County present an evening of music with The Pizzaz Band. The show begins at 7 p.m.
ONGOING
The Martinsville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 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 by appointment only—no walk-ins are accepted. Call (276) 638-7297 to schedule your appointment.
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 their headquarters (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.
