(Event information/calendar items must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday before the desired publication date. Email to [email protected].)
Meetings
Tuesday, July 28
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 55 West Church St., Martinsville.
Henry County Board of Supervisors regular meeting, at 3 p.m., and public hearing on proposed amendments recommended by the Planning Commission at 6 p.m., in the Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building, 3300 King’s Mountain Road, Martinsville.
Events
Friday, July 24
Christmas in July, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Fieldale Park Pavilion, 127 Patrick Ave., Fieldale.
Wednesday, July 29
“Beyond Burnout: Restoring Balance & Resilience,” an evening of connection, reflection, and renewal designed for helping professionals, caregivers, and community members who spend so much of their lives caring for others. 5 to 7:30 p.m., 191 Fayette St., Martinsville.
Saturday, August 8
Happy Birthday, America! Family Day, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Gravely-Lester Art Garden. Enjoy games, crafts, and snacks at this fun Family Day for all ages. Admission is free. Learn more at PiedmontArts.org.
Saturday, August 15
Expressions Artwork Pickup at Piedmont Arts – Artists with work on display in “Expressions 2026: America 250” should pick up their work between 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ongoing
A series of four classes on genealogical research will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bassett Historical Center on the first four Tuesdays in September (1, 8, 15, 22). There is no charge for the classes. The classes are limited to 12. Call the Bassett Historical Center 276-629-9191 to reserve a spot.
Lynwood Artists meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Piedmont Arts.
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.
Piedmont Arts Guild meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, except in November and December, at 11:45 a.m. at Piedmont Arts.
Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild daytime group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Piedmont Arts and on the third Friday of each month in January, March, May, July, September, and November, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Piedmont Arts. Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild evening group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-9 p.m. at Piedmont Arts.
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.
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.
TOPS FIELDALE VA 0626 meets on Tuesdays 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.
