(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday before the desired publication date. Email to [email protected].)
Meetings
Thursday, October 1
Henry County School Board’s Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m. followed by closed session, Henry County Administration Building, 3rd Floor Boardroom, 3300 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville.
Monday, October 5
Martinsville City Council and Martinsville School Board meet jointly at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7
City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Building, 55 West Church St., Martinsville.
Tuesday, October 13
Horsepasture District Community Meeting – Join Debra Buchanan Horsepasture District Supervisor, Dale Wagoner County Administrator and Henry County PSA General Manager, Sheriff Wayne Davis, and Robin Keeler from VDOT, at the Horsepasture Ruritan Building from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27
Henry County Board of Supervisors, 3 and 6 p.m., Summerlin Room (Board Meeting Room), Henry County Administration Building, 3300 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville.
Events
Saturday, October 3
Oktoberfest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Uptown Martinsville.
Blue Jeans & Bling. The Historical Society’s signature social event, dinner and silent auction fundraiser, begins with a social at 6 p.m. Pulled-pork BBQ dinner served at 6:30. The event will feature a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar, museum tours and entertainment by Jake Earles. The cost is $50/person or $350/table of 8. Call 276-403-5361 or come by the museum to reserve your spot. 1 E Main St., Martinsville.
Tim Jacobus visits Martinsville Uptown Oktoberfest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at The Ground Floor.
Martinsville and Henry County Sports Card and Pokémon Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. West Piedmont Higher Education Center, 191 Fayette St. in Martinsville.
Sunday, October 4
The Bassett Ruritan Club will host an open mic/jam session from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ruritan Club, 277 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett. Bluegrass, gospel and country music. Admission is free.
Friday-Friday, October 9-10
Step back in time and uncover the hidden tales of Martinsville-Henry County’s most notable residents with the MHC Historical Society’s Ghost Walk! This family-friendly and informative (but not scary) stroll is scheduled for 6-8 p.m., with tours conducted every 15 minutes.
Embark on a journey through historic East Main Street, Walnut Street, Church Street, Broad Street and the Wall Street Alley, where guided groups will encounter “ghosts” who’ll share the rich history of the community. Tours will begin and conclude at the Historic Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum, guided by knowledgeable Historical Society members.
The tour is family-friendly and informative. The brave (or foolhardy) may choose to top off the tour with the optional Haunted Courthouse. Space is limited; reserve your spot at https://www.mhchistoricalsociety.org/ghostwalkreservations?rq=ghost%20walk.
Admission is free, and donations are requested, to help the Historical Society continue its mission of sharing the fascinating story of Martinsville and Henry County’s past and preserving our rich historical resources.
Saturday, October 17
Plant swap hosted by Emily Holland and Holly Kozelsky, at the MHC Heritage Museum, 1 E. Main St., Martinsville. There is no charge to participate.
Ongoing
Lynwood Artists meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Piedmont Arts.
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.
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.
Piedmont Arts Guild meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, except in November and December, at 11:45 a.m. at Piedmont Arts.
Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild daytime group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Piedmont Arts and on the third Friday of each month in January, March, May, July, September, and November, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Piedmont Arts. Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild evening group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-9 p.m. at Piedmont Arts.
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.
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, 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.
TOPS FIELDALE VA 0626 meets on Mondays 4-5 p.m. at the Bassett Public Library, 3969 Fairystone Hwy, Bassett. New members are welcome. For more information call Patti Farmer (276) 358-0489.
