(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net.)
Meetings
Monday, October 13
City School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Community Learning Center of MCPS Central Office, 746 Indian Trail, Martinsville.
Tuesday, October 14
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Council Chambers Municipal Building, 55 West Church St., Martinsville.
Events
Saturday, October 11
The Bassett Branch Library Expansion Committee and the Blue Ridge Library Foundation are hosting a BINGO Fundraising Event, to benefit the Bassett Branch Library Expansion Project at the Historic J.D. Bassett Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr. Doors open at 4 p.m., and BINGO starts at 6. Packets include 3 games per play; 20 games per packet. First packet $20 & $10 for each extra. There will be prizes per game, door prizes and 50/50. Cash only. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Monday, October 13
Library Board Meeting, 3 p.m., at the Collinsville Branch Library. 2540 Virginia Ave., Collinsville.
Tuesday, October 14
Beekeeping program in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room at the Bassett Historical Center, 10:30 a.m. Presenter Jay Hudson is a third generation beekeeper with 16 years of experience in beekeeping.
Saturday, October 18
Hamburger Steak Dinner, 4 -7 p.m. at Bassett Volunteer Fire Department, 3735 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett. Meal includes hamburger steak, fries, baked beans, slaw, roll and a drink for $12 per plate. Eat in, or to-go plates available. All proceeds benefit the fire department.
The Martinsville/Henry County Veterans Service Organization, (M/HC VSO), will be having a Veterans Appreciation Picnic at Jack Dalton Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All veterans and their families are invited. Free food, drinks and information on the various local veteran organizations.
Tuesday, October 21
The Martinsville-Henry County Republican Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Republican Election Headquarters at Holiday Shopping Plaza. 1982 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville.
Saturday, October 25
Bonez and Booz, 4 – 10 p.m., Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Ave., Martinsville.
Great Goblin Gallop, 8 a.m., Martinsville Public Schools School Board Office, 746 Indian Trail, Martinsville.
Halloween Hayride, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Jack Dalton Park, 130 Jack Dalton Road, Collinsville.
Masquerade Ball, 6-10 p.m. A variety of refreshments and drinks/punch as well as prizes for costumes, games, door prizes, photos, music, dance and more, Spencer Penn Center, 475 Spencer Penn Road, Spencer. Age limit 13+ (Parents must keep a check on youngsters).
Saturday, November 8
The American Legion Homer Dillard Post # 78 will have its Annual Veterans Day Banquet at 5 pm. at New College Institute, (NCI), on Fayette Street, Martinsville. Tickets are required, and must be purchased in advance, for a $ 30 donation. Call (276) 340-5169, or (276) 340-2640 for tickets.
Ongoing
Upward Basketball & Cheerleading – Boys & Girls 5 years old – 5th Grade – All basketball players must attend one in-person evaluation on one of the following dates. Monday, October 20 – 6- 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 8 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Thursday, November 20 – 6 – 7:30 p.m. Practices and games begin January 2026 at Fort Trial Baptist Church, 170 Oak Level Road, Stanleytown. Registration fee per child is $68 before Oct 15; $70 after. Register online: https://registration.upward.org/UPW89227. For more information contact Daniel Reed at 276.629.2964 or pastordreed81@gmail.com.
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.
The 30th annual Coat Drive for Kids is underway through Nov. 28. To donate a new or gently used coat, call Debra Parsons Buchanan at 276-358-1463 or drop them off at Hollywood Cinema or One-Hour Martinizing on Rives Road.
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.
