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Meetings
Tuesday, February 24
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 55 West Church St. Martinsville.
Henry County School Board’s joint Budget Work Session with the Board of Supervisors, 5 p.m., Henry County Administration Building, 3rd Floor Board Room, 3300 King’s Mountain Road, Martinsville.
Events
Saturday, February 21
The Rangeley Ruritans will hold a Pancake Breakfast, 7 – 10 a.m. at their Ruritan building. Pancakes and sausage will be served. Eat in or carry outs welcome. Donations accepted. Proceeds go to community projects.
Kearfott Memorial Baptist Church is hosting a basket bingo to benefit Justin who needs a handicapped accessible van. Doors open at 4:30, 1403 Rivermont Heights, Martinsville.
Wednesday, February 25
Reed Creek District Supervisor Dr. Pam Cobler will host a Community Meeting at Bassett Fire Department, 3735 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett, from 6-8 p.m. Guest speakers include several county officials and law enforcement.
Thursday, February 26
Art Talk with Gail Doyle Smith, 12:15 p.m., at Piedmont Arts. Smith will speak about her exhibit, “Act II: Paintings by Gail Doyle Smith,” which is on view at the museum through March 28. RSVP attendance to Piedmont Arts at 276-632-3221 or online at PiedmontArts.org.
Friday, February 27
Dear Debbie Release Party, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Magnolia & Main Books, 810 Main Street, Ridgeway.
Tuesday–Wednesday, March 3-4
The Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Fast Track trade show at the Clock Tower at Commonwealth Centre on Franklin Street. VIP Business Night (by invitation only) will be held March 3 from 4–8 p.m. The public night is March 4 from 4–7 p.m., with $2 admission or two nonperishable food items. The event features regional businesses and organizations showcasing goods and services, networking opportunities, and community resources. For more information, visit mhcoc@mhcchamber.com or Facebook.com/Martinsville-HenryCountyChamberofCommerce.
Saturday, March 21
Bridgerton Night. The Virginia Museum of Natural History will host a Regency-era themed fundraiser inspired by Bridgerton, at 6 p.m. The evening will feature themed drinks, food, live entertainment, costume contests and photo opportunities. Guests are encouraged to dress in formal or Regency-style attire. Tickets are $50 and available through the museum’s website.
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, 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.
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, 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.
