Saturday, Feb. 5
Join the Spencer-Penn Centre and Jessica Minter for Charcuterie for your Cutie! Create your own charcuterie board to take home to share with someone or enjoy by yourself. All supplies will be provided. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For information, call the Centre at (276) 957-5757.
The Dyer’s Store Volunteer Fire Department (3230 Chatham Road, Martinsville) will host its Brunswick stew fundraiser. A quart of stew is $9 and pickup is 11 a.m. Preorder your stew by calling the station at (276) 638-3184, contacting any of the department’s members, or by sending a message to the Dyer’s Store Vol. Fire Department Facebook page.
Wednesday, Feb. 9
The West Piedmont Health District will provide free, drive-through PCR testing for COVID-19 from 12:30-4 p.m. at the National Guard Armory parking lot (315 Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville.) The tests are limited to the first 100 participants. No registration is required and there is no age limit for testing. Participants must wear a mask and no pets are allowed in vehicles.
Friday, Feb. 11
It’s Music Night at the Spencer-Penn Centre! Visit the Centre (475 Spencer-Penn Road, Spencer) for music by the Gap Civil old-time band in Alumni Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. and music begins at 6:20. Admission is a $5 donation to the Centre and concessions will be sold. Come out and enjoy some great music.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
The West Piedmont Health District will provide free, drive-through PCR testing for COVID-19 from 12:30-4 p.m. at the National Guard Armory parking lot (315 Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville.) The tests are limited to the first 100 participants. No registration is required and there is no age limit for testing. Participants must wear a mask and no pets are allowed in vehicles.
Longwood University’s Small Business Development Center is offering an interactive Zoom workshop, CO.STARTERS Get Started, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. This workshop will provide a jumpstart for anyone hoping to move toward an idea they’ve had, those stuck on a particular issue, or anyone just in need of a refresher. To register, visit clients.virginiasbdc.org/events.
Thursday, Feb. 17
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Martinsville Elks Lodge (300 Fairy Street Ext., Martinsville) from 12-6 p.m. To schedule a donation appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Feb. 19
In conjunction with the National African American Read-In, Piedmont Arts (215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville) invites the community to take part in a celebration of African American artists, performers, and writers. Community members will read excerpts from books, stories, and poems by their favorite African American authors and a selection of books will be on display. All ages are welcome. The read-in takes place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Martinsville YMCA and Miles in Martinsville are bringing back its popular Nail the Rail 9-Miler and Run the Rail 5-Miler for 2022. Runners have the chance to run their choice of 9 or 5 miles beginning at milepost 0 of the Dick & Willie Trail. For more information or to register, visit milesinmartinsville.com.
Sunday, Feb. 20
The Spencer-Penn Centre (475 Spencer-Penn Road, Spencer) will host a barn quilt class from 12-4 p.m. All supplies are provided and pricing is based on size, ranging from $75 to $85. The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 11. For more details or to register, call the Centre at (276) 957-5757.
Monday, Feb. 21
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Collinsville Church of Christ (2115 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville) from 1-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 23
The West Piedmont Health District will provide free, drive-through PCR testing for COVID-19 from 12:30-4 p.m. at the National Guard Armory parking lot (315 Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville.) The tests are limited to the first 100 participants. No registration is required and there is no age limit for testing. Participants must wear a mask and no pets are allowed in vehicles.
Thursday, Feb. 24
Longwood University presents a Zoom workshop, Building the Foundation for Your New Business with business analyst Michael Scales. Participants will prepare to start a successful business by evaluating their entrepreneurial abilities, learning about marketing strategies and financial resources, and gaining tips on preparing a business plan. This virtual workshop will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. To register, visit clients.virginiasbdc.org/events.
Saturday, March 26
The Martinsville-Henry SPCA, the Martinsville City Police Department, and PetSense are partnering to host a microchip clinic from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at PetSense (240 Commonwealth Blvd. W, Martinsville.) The cost of a microchip and registration is $10. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers for the safety of the animal.
ONGOING
The Louise R. Lester Spay/Neuter Clinic is hosting wellness clinics on Tuesdays. Clinics are by appointment only—no walk-ins will be accepted. February’s clinics will be dedicated to families with public assistance only, but will open to everyone beginning in March. Call (276) 638-7297 to schedule your appointment.
The Warming Center of Martinsville and Henry County, located at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church (725 Beechnut Lane) is open to provide a warm place to sleep, a warm meal, and personal supplies at no cost to those in need. Anyone who needs transportation to the center can be picked up at 6:45 p.m. at the Martinsville library and 6:25 p.m. at the Collinsville library. Weekly schedules are posted at the Martinsville library, YMCA, and on the MHC Warming Center Facebook page every Saturday. For more information, call (276) 207-9660. Anyone who wishes to volunteer at the Warming Center or make a donation can find more information on Facebook or at www.foresthillspc.com/mhc-warming-shelter.html.
Piedmont Arts hosts three exhibits: “Our Living Past: Platinum Portraits of Southern Music Makers,” “Dear B.J.: Postcards from the Pandemic,” and “Tara Compton.” All exhibits run through March 12. Museum admission is free.
Henry County Parks & Recreation invites you to 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 waiting 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 offers no contact Medicaid application assistance for eligible Virginia residents from birth to 64 years of age. No sign-up fees, no premiums, no deductibles. Including Children’s Medicaid/FAMIS, Pregnancy Medicaid, and Adult Health Care -19 to 64 years old. Questions can be answered, and applications completed by phone. In-person application assistance is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at The Community Storehouse.
Call or text Ann Walker 276 732-0509 to see if you qualify.
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
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