(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net.)
Meetings
Tuesday, July 11
The Martinsville-Henry County Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Pacific Bay Restaurant, 530 Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville.
Wednesday July 12
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in the Summerlin Room of the Henry County Administration Building.
Thursday, July 13
The Henry County School Board School Board’s monthly meeting begins at 9 a.m. followed by closed session, 1st Floor, Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building, Collinsville.
Monday, July 17
The Public Service Authority Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in the fourth-floor conference room of the Henry County Administration Building.
Tuesday, July 18-Saturday, July 22
DIY Edible Bouquet will be made at various branches of the Blue Ridge Regional Library. Learn to DIY a sweet edible bouquet with fresh fruit. $5 supply fee for this installment of the Summer Fun Food Series. Classes start at 2:30 p.m. Register at the following branches: Ridgeway (276) 956-1828; Collinsville, (276) 647-1112; Patrick County, (276) 694-3352; Bassett, (276) 629-2426; Martinsville, (276) 403-5430.
Thursday, July 20
Make Some Noise: After Hours Open Mic Series, 7 p.m. at Piedmont Arts. Grab the mic and express yourself through music, poetry, comedy or spoken word. Performers should sign up for a five-minute (max) spot upon arrival. Free to performers and audience. There will be a cash bar available. July’s open mic night will be hosted by Natalie Hodge.
Tuesday, July 25
The Martinsville-Henry County Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Pacific Bay Restaurant, 530 Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville.
Events
Saturday, July 8
The 9th Annual Brenda Riggins Memorial Christmas in July Blood Drive with the American Red Cross will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stanleytown Elementary School Gymnasium, 74 Edgewood Drive, Stanleytown. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments have priority. You may schedule an appointment by contacting the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or online at www.redcrossblood.org, Sponsor Code: Brenda, or in the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Spend the evening with Martinsville native, and now Philadelphia-based musician, Mandy Shearer & Friends with Roanoke’s Ben “Jamin” Trout, Mark Henderson on drums and Soul Sista Tina Marie from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Imagination Lavender Farm 3590 Green Hill Drive, Martinsville. No Cover Charge (donation appreciated) Bring a chair, cooler with your choice of beverage. For more information, call (276) 734-2828. Las Tapatias Taco Food Truck on premises.
Tuesday, July 11
Building the Foundation for Your New Business, presented by the Longwood Small Business Development Center via Zoom, 9-10 a.m. Sign up at https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=91430009.
Friday, July 14
Henry County Parks & Recreation hosts Movie in the Park at Jack Dalton Park, 3300 Kings Mountain Road, Collinsville, with DC League of Super Pets. Music & games start at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8:55 p.m. Drinks, candy, and snacks available for purchase.
Music Night at Spencer Penn with Galax Fiddlers Convention two time winners, Alum Ridge Boys and Ashlee, to perform in Alumni Hall. Gate opens at 5 p.m. with the band starting at 6:15 p.m. Admission is a $5 cash donation. Concessions will be sold.
Franks + Dranks, 6 p.m. in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden. The cook out-themed summer party, with music by Jake Earles, yard games, food by Hylton’s Wood-cooking Grill and a cash bar. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. No outside franks or dranks allowed. In case of rain, Franks + Dranks will be held at Piedmont Arts.
The Longwood Small Business Development Center hosts Marketing on a Budget via Zoom, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=91430008.
Composting 101 with VT Horticulture Extension Agent, Melanie Barrow, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to compost properly, the proper balance of materials, aerobic conditions, and the microorganisms that break down scraps with little to no odor. This presentation will give you the knowledge and tools needed to compost in your own backyard. Imagination Lavender Farm, 3590 Green Hill Drive, Martinsville. Call or text (276) 734-2828 to reserve your spot.
Saturday, July 15
Bassett Highway 57 Cruise In, 3 to 7 p.m., Bassett Furniture World Headquarters, Fairy Stone Park Highway, Bassett. Event includes a 50/50 drawing to benefit the Bassett Library Building Fund. More than 375 classic cars were at the June event. For more information, visit http://www.bassettcruisein.com/.
Tuesday, July 18
The Bassett Historical Center will present The Life of Patrick Henry, Virginia’s First Governor at 10:30 a.m. in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room. The program is free and open to the public.
Art Camp, 10 a.m. to noon, Henry County Recreation Center, 395 John Redd Blvd., Collinsville. Children will participate in still life drawings, paintings, cartoons, abstract paintings and other forms of art. Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. Cost is $35. Call (276) 634-4640 for more information.
Friday, July 21
A Golf Camp will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Smith River Sports Complex Driving Range, 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton. The camp is designed for golfers who want to learn the fundamentals of golf and work on their game. The fee is $15. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Call (276) 634-4640.
ONGOING
Saturdays through November 18
Martinsville Uptown Farmers’ Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon, with the freshest fruits and veggies, homemade snacks, locally raised beef, and more. July 5-September 27, the market is open Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to noon.
Tuesdays in September – A series of four genealogy classes will be offered at the Bassett Historical Center on Tuesdays in September (5, 12, 19, 26), from 10 a.m. until noon. Classes are free and open to the public, but there will be a limit of 12 participants. Call (276) 629-9191 to register.
Zumba is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Spencer Penn, beginning at 5:45 p.m. Join Body by Jenise for a great, fun workout. The drop-in price is $8.
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 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.
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.
Medicaid eligibility renewals have resumed. Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness (MHCCHW) offers Medicaid/FAMIS application and renewal assistance for Virginia residents from birth to 64 years of age in-person: Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Community Storehouse, 128 E. Church St (lower level of the old Leggett Building) in Martinsville, or by phone, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MHCCHW’s specially trained Medicaid/FAMIS Outreach Advocate is available to help. Call or text Ann Walker at (276) 732-0509 to learn more or for an appointment.
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.
Trail Trekkers meet as a group on Thursdays (1 p.m. Fall & Winter; 9:15 a.m. Spring & Summer) 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 Henry County Parks & Recreation (HCPR) Senior Services to find out more at (276) 634-4644.
Ride and Dine Friday afternoons with members of the Henry County Bike Club. Fellow cyclists meet at the Liberty Street access point of the Dick & Willie Trail to put in some miles and refuel with lunch at a different eatery each week. For more information, call Marti at 276-358-1312. Rides are year-round but are canceled if it’s raining or if the temperature is below 50 degrees.
Upcoming Vacation Bible Schools
Sunday, July 9 – Friday, July 14
Twists & Turns Vacation Bible School at Fort Trial Baptist Church, 170 Oak Level Road, Stanleytown. 2 to 5 years, 6:15 to 8 p.m.; completed K-12th grade, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.; adults, 7 p.m. Online registration,
https://www.forttrialbaptist.com/events/. For transportation, call the church office at (276) 629-2964.
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
Keepers of the Kingdom Vacation Bible School at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 18075 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Ridgeway. Register now to get a free T-shirt by visiting online at hbcridgeway.myanswers.com. For more information, visit hbcridgeway.org.
Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
Vacation Bible School with FBC & Chatham Heights Baptist Church at sister church, Chatham Heights Baptist Church. Children up through sixth grade will have times of learning, play, and spiritual growth. Meals and snacks will be provided. Bible school schedule os Friday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday, 6 p.m. Rally for the kids followed by a Pool Party at the Elks Lodge
