(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net.)
Meetings
Tuesday, August 12
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 55 W. Church St., Martinsville.
Events
Saturday, August 9
Breakfast Fundraiser for Brian Lawson, who is currently battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 8 to 10 a.m., Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 7174 Mount Valley Road, Axton.
Sunday, August 10
Interfaith program on ethno-nationalism, Smith Memorial Methodist Church, 3-4 p.m., 2703 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville.
Friday, August 15
TGIF Concert, sponsored by Rotary Club of Martinsville & Henry County. Band: Miss Mandy and the Somethings, opens at 6 p.m., music begins at 7. Bridge St. parking lot Uptown Martinsville. Food by Hugo’s; beverages by Lawrence Distributing. Free event.
Needle Felting: Embellished Scarf, Shirt or Tote Bag, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Instructor Belle Thomas will guide students through the process of needle felting, making it easy and enjoyable. Choose from three designs (mushrooms, butterflies or flowers) or create your own. No previous experience is needed. All needle felting supplies are included. Students should bring their own scarf, shirt or tote bag. Make sure the material of your item is thin enough for a needle to easily poke through (linen, cotton, blends of wool, etc.). Extra scarves and tote bags will be available, $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Advance registration required at PiedmontArts.org.
Saturday, August 16
Hamburger Supper, $10 at the Rangeley Ruritan Club, 5-7 p.m. Meal includes burger, potato sale, baked beans, dessert and drink. Extra burger is $3. Alpha Gal friendly options (turkey burger) available. Eat in or take out. Proceeds go towards community projects, with a portion of proceeds to go to FC Middle FFA.
Sunday, August 17
Open Bluegrass/Country JAM SESSION, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Bassett Ruritan Club, 277 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett. Free admission. For information call Randy, 276 629-8296.
Saturday, August 23
13th annual Bikers for Babies, MHC, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., ‘Big Chair Parking Lot,’ Broad & Church streets, Uptown Martinsville.
Friday, August 29
Haircuts by Clark’s Cuts, professional, licensed beautician, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. upstairs at the Bassett Ruritan Club, 277 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett. Walk-ins welcome. Suggested donation $15. All proceeds go to the Bassett Ruritan Club.
ONGOING
A series of four classes on genealogy research will be held on the first four Tuesdays in September (2, 9, 16, 23), from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bassett Historical Center. There is no charge for the classes. When you sign up for the first class, you will automatically be signed up for the other three classes. The classes are limited to 12 people, so please call the Bassett Historical Center, 276-629-9191, to reserve your spot.
Monday Market at Fairy Stone State Park, Mondays, rain or shine, through Labor Day, 5-7 p.m., at Shelters #3 & #4. Cash only market. Free parking.
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.
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.
Chair Aerobics, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. with Judi Perrin. 45 minutes of exercise, strength building, $5 fee, Spencer Penn Centre.
Bingocize, Tuesdays at 10 a.m., help prevent falls with simple exercises. Free at Spencer Penn Centre.
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.
