(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday before the desired publication date. Email to dhall@theenterprise.net.)
Meetings
Thursday, March 5
Henry County School Board Regular School Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m., Axton Elementary School, 1500 Axton School Road, Axton.
Tuesday, March 10
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 55 West Church St. Martinsville.
Events
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 14
Piedmont Arts’ Dancing For The Arts, Martinsville High School, 3 p.m., 351 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville. High-energy dance competition, teams of local celebrities and community leaders compete for a cause — supporting the arts! Your votes support your favorite teams and the arts in Martinsville-Henry County. Admission tickets are $30 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission, and $10 for students in grades K-12. To vote or purchase tickets, visit PiedmontArts.org.
Sunday, March 15
Historic Gardens Restoration with Debbie Lewis, member of Garden Study Club and former president of the Garden Club of Virginia, 3 p.m., at the MHC Heritage Museum, 1 E. Main St., Martinsville.
Wednesday, March 18
Martinsville High School Jazz Band will perform at Preschool in the Galleries at Piedmont Arts. Performances at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required to attend a performance. To make a reservation for your preschool class or student, email Programs Coordinator Jennifer Gravely at jgravely@piedmontarts.org.
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.
Tuesday, March 24
The Southern Gentlemen will perform at the Bassett Historical Center between the hours of 10 a.m. – noon. This program, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room.
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.
