(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net or dhall@theenterprise.net)
Saturday, February 4
The Sanville Ruritan Club will make its Brunswick stew available for purchase for only $8 per quart. The stew will be ready by 10 a. m. Pre-orders are appreciated and can be made by calling Joel Cannaday at (276) 421-2212. Leave a message if no one answers, or contact any member of the Ruritan Club.
The Bassett Historical Center is open from 9 to 11 a.m. to accept DD214s for the Vietnam Bench Project. David Kipfiinger will be on site to answer questions. Currently, the names of 83 veterans with ties to Martinsville and Henry County will be on the bench. The deadline to submit a name and proper documentation is 5 p.m. on March 1.
Tuesday, February 7 – Saturday, February 11
Great American Rescue Bowl at the Martinsville Henry County SPCA. In honor of the 57th annual Super Bowl, adoption fees are 57 percent off. Pick the correct winning team to enter your name to win your choice of a free spay/neuter.
Wednesday, February 8
The General Joseph Martin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Hugo’s Restaurant. The host is Nancy Baker. Presenter is Jeanne Dooley, District VII Director. Lunch to follow meeting.
Sunday, February 11
The Rev, Tyler Millner presents a lecture titled the Black Church & “Prophetic Black Pastor” at 1 p.m. at Morning Star Holy Church, 2939 Stoney Mountain Road, Martinsville.
Saturday, February 18
The Martinsville Henry County SPCA’s wellness clinic, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (276) 638-7297 to schedule an appointment.
Wednesday, February 22
The Martinsville Henry County SPCA’s wellness clinic, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (276) 638-7297 to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, February 23
Longwood Small Business Center offers Building the Foundation for Your Business with Brandon Hennessey, the center’s Director of Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship, from 9 to 10 a.m. The event will provide free start-up assistance to businesses via Zoom. The event includes prepare to start a successful business, evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities, marketing strategies, financial resources, legal form of organization, tips to prepare & present your business plan, and cybersecurity tips. To register, visit https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90430001.
Sunday, February 25
Dr. King in Virginia & the Virginia Martin Luther King Holiday Narrative, at 1 p.m. will be presented by the Rev. Tyler Millner at Morning Star Holy Church, 2939 Stoney Mountain Road, Martinsville.
ONGOING
The Briarpatch Amateur Radio Club will hold an in-person at the First Christian Church in Galax. Elections will be held at the BARC meeting, membership dues will be collected, an auction of analog gear is anticipated, and the 2023 events calendar will be discussed. All amateur radio operators and interested non-hams are welcome to attend. Find important test prerequisites and other club activities on our *new* webpage, wwwbriarpatcharc.com, and our BARC Facebook page. And join us on air each Tuesday, 8 p.m. on 147.090+ with 103.5 Tone.”
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 (MHCCHW) continues to offer “no-touch” Medicaid/FAMIS application assistance for Virginia residents from birth to 64 years of age. No sign-up fees, no premiums, no deductibles. MHCCHW’s specially trained Medicaid/FAMIS Outreach Advocate can answer questions about existing coverage or help you apply for new coverage by phone Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5p.m. In-person application help is available on Wednesdays at Community Storehouse’s new location UPTOWN at 128 East Church Street LOWER LEVEL from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call or text Ann Walker today at (276)732-0509 to see if you may qualify and get help applying.
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. Contact the Center for Community Learning, 15 Primary School Road, Collinsville, at (276) 647-9585.
