(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net.)
Meetings
The Martinsville-Henry County Lions Club regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pacific Bay Restaurant, 530 Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville.
Monday, September 11
The Martinsville City School Board meets at 6 p.m. at the Central Office, 746 Indian Trail, Martinsville.
Wednesday, September 13
Henry County Planning Commission meets at 5 p.m., with public hearings set to begin at 6 p.m., in the Summerlin Meeting Room, Henry County Administration Building, Kings Mountain Riad, Collinsville.
Monday, September 18
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board Academic & Student Affairs Committee will meet at 11 a.m. in Room 124 in the Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the committee will not receive public comment.
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board Legislative Committee will meet at 11 in Room 133 in the Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the committee will not receive public comment.
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall, Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but the Board will not receive public comment.
Events
Saturday, September 9
The Bassett Heritage Festival will be held in Uptown Bassett.
The 2nd annual Veterans’ Appreciation Day Picnic will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jack Dalton Park, Kings Mountain Road, Collinsville. All veterans and their families are invited to enjoy FREE hotdogs, chips, drinks and desserts.
Painting workshop at the Imagination Lavender Farm, 3590 Green Hill Drive, Martinsville, 9:30 to 12:30, led by Award-Winning Artist, Lisa Garret. Cost is $40 (all supplies), free light lunch call of text (276) 734-2828 to enroll. Attendance is limited. Participants will produce their own 11 x 14 painting. The class is for beginners and above, with acrylic paints and basic primary colors.
Friday, September15
MHC is for Book Lovers Trivia and Dinner with Authors/Silent Auction, from 6-8 p.m. at the Spencer-Penn Centre, $30 adults/$20 children. Limited seating.
Saturday, September 16
The Bassett Highway 57 Cruise In will sponsor a Classic Car Ride starting at Cross Point Church to Bassett.
Registration starts at 1 p.m., with participants to leave the Church at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the $10 per vehicle fee will be divided between the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, the Martinsville Sheriff’s Office and the City of Martinsville Police Department for their benevolence funds. A PRE REGISTRATION FORM is available at bassetthighway57cruisein.com.
MHC is for Book Lovers Bookfest at the Spencer-Penn Centre, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
TheatreWorks Community Players Open Mic Poetry Night, 6-8 p.m. at the Blackbox Theatre, 44 Franklin St., Martinsville. Tickets are $5 night of show. To sign up as a participant and for more details, visit
Friday, September 22
Savory September. Buon Appetito! The event begins at 6:30 p.m., and will include cuisine provided by local chefs, a 50/50 raffle, and live music. Tickets for admission are $50 and available for purchase at PiedmontArts.org or at Piedmont Arts. Raffle tickets are $20 each or $100 for six. Available at Piedmont Arts.
Saturday, September 23
Latino Festival, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Smith River Sports Complex on Irisburg Road, Axton.
Watercolor Painting Workshop led by award-winning artist, Dr. Jim McIntosh, 9:30 to 1:30. Cost $40 Limited Slots – (supplies included). Free light lunch. Call or text (276) 734-2828 to reserve your space.
An evening of Music with seasoned musicians Riggs Roberson & Griffin Haley, 5 to 8 p.m. Bring a chair and cooler of your favorite beverage and enjoy an evening of great music. No admission (donations appreciated). Food is available from Brenda’s Catering (ribs, BBQ and all the fixings).
The Library of Virginia On The Go will visit the Martinsville Main Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with activities that include exploration of genealogy resources, discussion of regional and family history, oral history recordings and special guest Fran Snead, director of the Bassett Historical Center.
ONGOING
Saturdays through November 18
Martinsville Uptown Farmers’ Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon, with the freshest fruits and veggies, homemade snacks, locally raised beef, and more. July 5-September 27, the market is open Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to noon.
Tuesdays in September – A series of four genealogy classes will be offered at the Bassett Historical Center on Tuesdays in September (5, 12, 19, 26), from 10 a.m. until noon. Classes are free and open to the public, but there will be a limit of 12 participants. Call (276) 629-9191 to register.
TheatreWorks to receive a percentage of all sales from “The Giving Tap” (special brew) at Mountain Valley Brewing this month. In addition, TheatreWorks is hosting Trivia on Monday nights (September 18 & 25) and Bingo on Thursday nights (September 14 & 28) at the brewery, beginning at 7 p.m. each evening at Mountain Valley Brewing, 4220 Mountain Valley Road, Axton.
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.
Book Bingo on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Martinsville Branch of the Blue Ridge Regional Library, 11 a.m. to noon. Call (276) 403-5430 to register.
Medicaid eligibility renewals have resumed. Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness (MHCCHW) offers Medicaid/FAMIS application and renewal assistance for Virginia residents from birth to 64 years of age in-person: Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Community Storehouse, 128 E. Church St (lower level of the old Leggett Building) in Martinsville, or by phone, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MHCCHW’s specially trained Medicaid/FAMIS Outreach Advocate is available to help. Call or text Ann Walker at (276) 732-0509 to learn more or for an appointment.
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. Call (276) 647-9585.
