Saturday, April 24
The Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness is hosting a walk-in COVID, Moderna vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Church in Bassett. No appointment necessary. Bring proper identification. For more information, call: (276) 734-0035.
Drug-Free MHC Coalition has partnered with the DEA and Martinsville Police Department for the DEA’s Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Unused prescriptions can be dropped off at the Martinsville Fire Department from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, call (276) 201-2382.
Piedmont Arts is holding a Recycled Art Family Day in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden beginning at 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by Carter Bank & Trust in celebration of Earth Day. Create bird feeders using recycled materials and enjoy story time with Blue Ridge Regional Library. It’s also International Sculpture Day — the perfect day to spend time in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden, surrounded by sculptures created by local and regional artists. Complimentary refreshments provided. You can extend the fun with a self-guided tour of the Piedmont Arts galleries. Kids can follow along with a Discovery Guide and find take-home crafts on the Discovery Board. The museum is open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and admission is free of charge.
Tuesday, April 27
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Summerlin Boardroom of the Henry County Administration building for its regularly scheduled board meeting.
Thursday, April 29
The American Red Cross Blood Drive from 12-6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Call Doug Rubel at (540) 352-9157 for more information. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 1-(800)-733-2767 or by visiting redcrossblood.org.
Friday, April 30
Fido’s Finds and Kitties Kollectibles is having a “Big Basement Sale” from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on 119 E. Main Street in Martinsville. All sales go to benefit the SPCA. For more information, call (276) 656-1101 or (276) 638-7297.
Saturday, May 1
Fido’s Finds and Kitties Kollectibles is having a “Big Basement Sale” from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on 119 E. Main Street in Martinsville. All sales go to benefit the SPCA. For more information, call (276) 656-1101 or (276) 638-7297.
ONGOING
Spencer-Penn Centre holds a variety of events each month, including an open computer lab from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. The lab can be used on other days on an appointment basis. Virtual story time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., on the Facebook group: Spencer-Penn Storytime Goes Virtual. Access the stories each week and crafts. Supplies for each week may be picked up at the centre and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. The Charles & Rose Hylton Library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m., until 8 p.m. Library cards are available for free. Yoga with Sheila is on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. A session is $8 or $40 for a series of six sessions. Students are asked to bring their own yoga mat and props if possible. RSVP due to the limited class size by calling (276) 957-5757.
