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Meetings
Thursday, September 4
Henry County School Board meets – 5:30 p.m., followed by closed session, at Mount Olivet Elementary School, 255 Lancer Lane, Martinsville.
Tuesday, September 16
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 55 W. Church St., Martinsville.
Events
Friday, August 29
Haircuts by Clark’s Cuts, professional, licensed beautician, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., upstairs at the Bassett Ruritan Club, 277 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett. Suggested donation is $15. All proceeds benefit the Bassett Ruritan Club. Walk-ins welcome.
Saturday, August 30
Celebrate Labor Day in Fieldale with Firework at Fieldale Pool, 8:30 p.m. Pool open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Rain date is August 31.
Disaster Food Relief Ministry to hold yard sale, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Bassett food distribution site, 24 Gov Stanley Hwy, Bassett. Held rain or shine – inside if rain. All proceeds help to purchase necessary food & supplies to continue feeding those in need in Patrick and Henry counties. Call Starr Nicholas 804-761-7766 for more information.
Friday, September 5
Fido’s Big Basement Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 119 E Main St, Martinsville.
Saturday, September 6
Ham and Egg Breakfast, 7 – 11 a.m., Country ham, eggs, sausage, bacon, gravy, biscuits, pancakes, apples, coffee and juice; $10 per person at Bassett Volunteer Fire Department, 3735 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett.
Martinsville Historical Society Public Grand Opening, 3-8 p.m., 1 E. Main St., Martinsville.
Bassett Heritage Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., town of Bassett.
Wednesday, September 10
Join moderators Natalie Hodge and Jennifer Reis for a public listening session about Piedmont Arts. Share your thoughts on the future of the museum and how it can positively impact the community, 6-7 p.m. at Piedmont Arts. More info at PiedmontArts.org.
Saturday, September 20
Rangely Ruritan Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., 134 Calloway Drive, Fieldale. Donations accepted. Eat-in or take out. Proceeds go towards community projects.
Lord’s Acre Sale at Ridgeway Methodist Church, 160 Church St, Ridgeway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds supporting local missions. Country Breakfast is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Hot Dogs will be available for $3 each. Crafts, baked goods, fresh produce, plants, and canned goods will be available for purchase. The monthly free community breakfast will resume October 18.
Ongoing
BINGO on Mondays, Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department, 17815 A.L. Philpott Highway, Ridgeway. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Concessions are available.
Uptown Pub Run, Mondays at 6.p.m., meets at The Ground Floor, Martinsville.
The Martinsville-Henry County Lions Club regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pacific Bay Restaurant, 530 Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville.
The Bassett Ruritan Club, 277 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett, hosts breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of each month, $9 for adults, and $4 for children under 12. All you can eat, sausage, fried bologna, eggs, cooked apples, sausage gravy, biscuits, made-to-order pancakes, coffee, and juice. Dine in or carry out.
AWANA meets at Blackberry Baptist Church on Sundays, from 4-6 p.m.
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.
Bassett Ruritan Club hosts Rook Music & More on Fridays from 10 a.m. – noon. Play Rook, work puzzles, make a craft and listen to a mixture of bluegrass, country & gospel music by different bands each week. Free to the public, but donations will be used by the club to pay for electricity etc.
The Fontaine Ruritan Club hosts Bingo every Tuesday, 1903 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 7. Money from Bingo supports community service awards, scholarships, and other community efforts.
Bingocize at Spencer-Penn Centre. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This free class is offered Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Chair Aerobics at Spencer Penn Centre, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. with Judi Perrin; $5 fee, 45 minutes of exercise, strength building and fun.
TOPS FIELDALE VA 0626 meets on Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Bassett Public Library, 3969 Fairystone Hwy, Bassett. New members are welcome. For more information, call Patti Farmer (276) 358-0489.
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.
The Martinsville-Henry County Democratic Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at New College Institute on Fayette Street (park on Moss St.). RSVP at mhcdcva.org/meeting-rsvp for Zoom link.
The Martinsville -Henry County Republican Committee meets on its summer schedule. Watch online at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2041797322550450.
Farmers’ Market at Spencer Penn Centre, Thursdays 4-6 p.m. under the pavilion.
Neighbors in the Know. Join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library at the Spencer Penn Centre for activities and socializing on the third Monday of each month, 10-11 a.m. This free program is perfect for all ages. Registration is not required.
