(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, September 15
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board – Academic & Student Affairs Committee meets at 11:30 a.m. in Room 106 in the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Complex I, 645 Patriot Ave, Martinsville. This is a public meeting, but public comment will not be received.
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board – Budget & Finance Committee meets, 11:30 a.m. in Room 109 in the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Complex I. This is a public meeting, but the committee will not receive public comment.
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Flex Space of the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Complex I. This is a public meeting, but the board will not receive public comment
Tuesday, September 16
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 55 W. Church St., Martinsville.
Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum, P&HCC Frith Hall, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., 645 Patriot Ave, Martinsville.
Events
Tuesday, September 16
The Martinsville Henry County Republicans meet, 6:30 p.m., in the Republican Headquarters at Holiday Shopping Plaza, 1900-1972 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, to plan for upcoming events and fall elections. Call 276-833-2636 with questions.
County Candidates Forum, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Patrick & Henry Community College, Frith Exhibit Hall. 645 Patriot Ave, Martinsville.
Friday, September 19-Saturday, September 20
The Friends of the Blue Ridge Regional Library will host a book sale in the basement of the main branch, 310 E. Church St., Martinsville. Members Only event is Friday, 1-5 p.m. and you can join at the door. Sale is open to all from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday. Bag sale with provided bag filled with hard-backed fiction for $5. Shopping and some areas will be limited to 10 shoppers at a time.
Saturday, September 20
Rangely Ruritan Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., 134 Calloway Drive, Fieldale. Donations accepted. Eat-in or take out. Proceeds go towards community projects.
Lord’s Acre Sale at Ridgeway Methodist Church, 160 Church St, Ridgeway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds supporting local missions. Country Breakfast is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Hot Dogs will be available for $3 each. Crafts, baked goods, fresh produce, plants, and canned goods will be available for purchase. The monthly free community breakfast will resume October 18.
Ridgeway Ruritan BBQ Dinner, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 111 Magnolia St., Ridgeway, $12 per plate includes pulled pork or chicken quarter, roll, Cole slaw, baked beans, drink and homemade dessert. Take out or dine in options available. Preorder by calling or texting 276-340-5288, 276-734-9359 or 276-670-0117.
Magnolia & Main Books, 810 Main St., Ridgeway, will host award-winning author Natalie K. Hodge for a Meet the Author & Book Signing, 1– 3 p.m.
Friday, September 26
Savory September: Wild, Wild West at Piedmont Arts. Get ready to boot scootin’ boogie at this Wild West-themed fundraiser for the arts from 6:30-9:30 p.m., with live country and western music by Matt Boswell. Admission tickets are $50 per person and include food and drinks. Raffle tickets are $20 each or $100 for six. Tickets available at PiedmontArts.org. Sponsored by Diversified Trust, VisitMartinsville, Alliance Bee, Ameristaff, Bassett Office Supply, Children First Pediatrics of Virginia, P.C., Martinsville Eyecare, Sandy River Equestrian Center, Collinsville Printing Co. and Draper Flowers & Gifts.
Ongoing
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.
