Sunday, December 15
Henry County Bike Club: The Henry County Bike Club will ride at the Mountain Laurel Trails in Ridgeway every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Occasionally the Mountain Bike Ride may be held at Cedar Ridge Trails. In those instances, the Henry County Bike Club will post an update on the website as well as the Facebook page. For more information on the weekly Mountain Bike Ride, please call Bob Norris at 276-340-9144 or Tommy at 276-618-0343.
Piedmont Arts: Artspiration Senior Studio at 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville, VA 24112. During Artspiration Senior Studio, seniors are invited to paint together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space for seniors to socialize while creating artwork. Bring your own supplies. Non-members pay at the door. Members-free; Non-members-$5.
Monday, December 16
Piedmont Arts: Artspiration Senior Studio at 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville, VA 24112. During Artspiration Senior Studio, seniors are invited to paint together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space for seniors to socialize while creating artwork. Bring your own supplies. Non-members pay at the door. Members-free; Non-members-$5.
Tuesday, December 17
Blue Ridge Regional Library (Ridgeway Branch): Holiday Open House, Noon-8 p.m. Holiday cookies, punch and children’s crafts.
Piedmont Arts: Artspiration Senior Studio at 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville, VA 24112. During Artspiration Senior Studio, seniors are invited to paint together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space for seniors to socialize while creating artwork. Bring your own supplies. Non-members pay at the door. Members-free; Non-members-$5.
People’s Church of the Living God: Welcome to Bethlehem presented by the Music Ministry of the People’s Church of the Living God; nativity play; children’s and adult choir. Start time: 7 p.m., admission is free. 8136 Fairystone Park Hwy, Bassett, 24055; Contact: (276) 627-0208
Thursday, December 19
Ten Pin Café: Located inside Sportlanes Bowling Alley, offers karaoke every Thursday evening. Hit the stage solo, or with a group and rock all night. Gather your friends and make new ones, who enjoy the sounds and performances as much as you do. Ten Pin Café offers delicious food and finger items such as jerk chick’n, southern fried pork chop samiches, fried shrooms and cheez sticks. So come hungry! Starts at 9 p.m.
Thursday Trail Trekkers: Chatmoss Cedar Ridge Trail, 1 p.m. This group, co-sponsored by Henry County Parks & Recreation and the Dan River Basin Association, will meet on Thursdays to explore a different trail every week. Weather permitting, we will meet at designated locations throughout the county, and sometimes in nearby parts of neighboring counties for hikes. All the trails selected will be moderate in length and difficulty and senior-friendly, but there is no minimum age requirement. Please contact Paul Johnson at kpj24112@gmail.com with any questions. Seniors interested in this program must pre-register with Henry County Parks & Recreation Senior Services at 276-634-4644.
Spencer Penn Centre: Join Sifu Kristian Gordon for a series of Martial Arts classes at Spencer-Penn. Class occurs every Thursday, from 6-7 p.m. Cost for the entire month is $40 for members of the Centre or $65 for non-members. All ages, fitness and experience levels are welcome. Call the Centre at (276) 957-5757 to sign up.
Mountain Valley Artisan Barn: Creative Corral, weekly beginning at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. You are invited out to Mountain Valley Artisan barn each Thursday for our Creative Corral. Each week we will create a different project which will be announced on our Facebook page. Past favorites include barn wood signs and wind chimes. Have a suggestion? Share it with us! We love collaboration and expression. Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and play.
Friday, December 20
HJDB Event Center: Mark Templeton Band Christmas Concert at the HJDB Event Center, at 7 p.m. Door prizes and prizes for Best Christmas sweater/outfit. Jam Session at 6 p.m. Admission $5 donation. Concessions available. Dancers welcome; One Day at a Time, live music from 10-12 p.m., at the HJDB Event Center cafeteria. Admission is free for members, $2 for non-members. Breakfast $5 from 8:30-11 a.m., lunch $6 from 12-1 p.m. For information call Randy Farmer at 276-629-8296.
Sportlanes: Rock-it Bowling, 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Every Friday and Saturday. Lights will flash and the music will fill the alley while you play. Enjoy a variety of music and dance along if you want! Ten Pen Cafe will be open serving your favorite foods and beers.
