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Saturday, November 19
The Martinsville-Henry County Christmas Parade will begin at 5 p.m. It will go through Uptown Martinsville. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Motion.”
Wild Ponies will perform at Theatreworks. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
The Center for Community Learning will hold “Pictures with Santa Paws.” Bring your dogs out for pictures with Santa at the Career Academy, 340 Ridgedale Drive, Martinsville. All dogs must be leashed. Bring a donation for the SPCA and receive $5 off.
Sunday, November 20
The Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Center and Museum will hold its monthly lecture at 3 p.m. This month’s lecture is April 1865: Danville, Martinsville, and the End of the Civil War and highlights the role of the area in the last few weeks of the Civil War.
Monday, November 21
The P&HCC local board will hold their monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the MET, located at 65 Motorsports Drive, Martinsville.
Wednesday, November 23
The W. Dan Prince III Thanksgiving Eve Dinner will take place on Nov. 23, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. at Martinsville High School, located at 351 E. Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville, Va. FREE Thanksgiving meals will be available for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. For delivery, calls must be placed by Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Call (276) 730-9017 to order meals for delivery. The menu includes turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, bread, and a cookie for dessert. Families with children under 12 will receive a free book this year. To find out more or to volunteer, visit www.theharvestfoundation.org/thanksgiving-eve-dinner.
Thursday, November 24
Reach Out Apostolic Church will be giving away Thanksgiving meals at the Sportsman’s Club, 47 East Fayette Street, Martinsville from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Anthea Barbour at (276) 806-0932
Thursday, December 1
Henry County School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m., 1st Floor, Summerlin Room
County Administration Building, Collinsville.
Piedmont Arts’ annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in the Gravely Lester Art Garden, 207 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, at 4 p.m., with hot chocolate, candy canes, music from the Martinsville High School Jazz Band, and a visit from Santa.
Piedmont Arts will hold a Bob Ross Painting Class at 9:30 a.m. Participants should bring a roll of paper towels, all other supplies are provided. Advanced registration is required. The cost is $75 for members and $85 for non-members.
Friday, December 2
Fido’s Finds’ “Fall into Winter” Basement Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 119 East Main Street, Uptown Martinsville. All sales benefit the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA.
Saturday, December 3
The City of Martinsville’s “Fall into Winterfest” will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring craft vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, a beer garden, entertainment, and more. Admission is free.
Uptown Martinsville’s tree lighting will take place at 5 p.m. at 55 West Church Street.
The Ridgeway Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. starting on Main Street and ending at the Blue Ridge Regional Library. Santa Claus will be on hand for family pictures. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, roasted chestnuts, and sounds of the season.
The Bassett Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all you can eat Breakfast with Santa from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Admission is $8.
The Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County will host their Winter Gala fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the HJBD Event Center. The dress is cocktail attire. Tickets are $45 each or $400 for a table of 10 and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/CLwinterGala.
Fido’s Finds’ “Fall into Winter” Basement Sale, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All sales benefit the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA.
Santa will be at Studio 107 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pictures. A 5×7 picture can be purchased for $15.
Music Night at the Spencer Penn Centre with The Country Boys. Gate opens at 5 p.m. and the band starts at 6:15 p.m. Admission is a $5 cash donation. Concessions will be sold.
Sunday, December 4
The Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular will take place in the Martinsville High School auditorium at 3 p.m. Altrusa will collect non-perishable food items for Grace Network in the lobby during the symphony’s performance.
Santa will be at The Ground Floor from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Photos are $10 per family.
Saturday, December 10
Piedmont Arts will host “Yoga in the Gallery” at 10:30 a.m. Bring your own mat, block, water bottle, and other supplies. The class is free to members and $10 for non-members.
The SPCA’s annual Pet Pictures with Santa will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families, children, and pets are all welcome. The cost is $10 per pose.
ONGOING
The Coats for Kids Coat Drive is donations at Hollywood Cinema and One Hour Martinizing on Rives Road through Nov. 30. For more information, call Debra Buchanan at (276)358-1463.
The Martinsville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. through November 20 Shop with SNAP/EBT and receive up to $20 in free fruits and vegetables each week. To shop market vendors online, visit martinsvilleuptown.com.
The Louise R. Lester Spay/Neuter Clinic is hosting wellness clinics every second and fourth Tuesday. Clinics are by appointment only—no walk-ins will be accepted. Call (276) 638-7297 to schedule your appointment.
Henry County Parks & Recreation invites you out for a 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 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 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 (MHCCHW) continues to offer “no-touch” Medicaid/FAMIS application assistance for Virginia residents from birth to 64 years of age. No sign-up fees, no premiums, no deductibles. Call or text Ann Walker today at (276)732-0509 to see if you may qualify and get help applying.
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. Call (276) 647-9585.
The Blue Ridge Regional Library hosts its new book club, “Books and Brews,” on the first Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at Mountain Valley Brewing, 4220 Mountain Valley Road, Axton. The book for November is Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton.
