(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net.)
Meetings
Monday, August 18
PSA Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., 4th floor Conference Room, Henry County Administration Building, 3300 King’s Mountain Road, Martinsville.
Tuesday, August 26
Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting, 3 p.m., Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building, 3300 King’s Mountain Road, Martinsville.
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 55 W. Church St., Martinsville.
Events
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. More information is available at PiedmontArts.org. Advance registration required.
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 burgers are $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.
9th annual Bike Ride, Car Show/Cruise In & Fish Fry at Mt. Nebo Holiness Church, 30598 JEB Stuart Hwy, Spencer. Sign in begins at 9 a.m.; ride at 10 a.m. No fee to ride. Fish fry starts at 8 a.m.; car show starts at 9 a.m. No fee to enter. For more information, call Angie Penn (276) 732-6014. For ride information, call David Hylton (276) 692-5878.
Fundraiser to benefit Henry County Food Pantry, 12-6 p.m., hosted by Ray Reynolds for Blackberry Supervisor and Fairystone Grill (former Red Barn), 8798 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett. Chicken and BBQ available; hot dogs served to youngsters. Donations of water, nonperishable food items and canned foods are appreciated. Special thanks to Bassett Funeral Service.
Sunday, August 17
Open Bluegrass/Country Jam Session, 1:30 – 4 p.m., Bassett Ruritan Club, 277 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett. Free admission. For information, call Randy, 276 629-8296.
Library Board Meeting, noon, Patrick Branch Library, 116 W Blue Ridge St., Stuart.
Saturday, August 23
14th annual Bikers for Babies, MHC, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Broad St. Parking Lot, Broad & Church streets, Uptown Martinsville.
Smith River Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monogram Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton.
Fish Fry hosted by the American Legion Homer Dillard Post # 78, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 139 Creekside Dr., Martinsville. Drive-thru event with limited dining-in. Fish Sandwiches, $9; homemade desserts, $3; water & soft drinks, $1. For pick-up orders, call (276) 673-7663 OR (276) 340-5169.
Sunday, August 24
14th annual Bikers for Babies, MHC, 10 a.m.- noon, “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. Suggested donation is $15. All proceeds benefit the Bassett Ruritan Club. Walk-ins welcome.
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.
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.
