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Saturday, Nov. 13
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at County Line Christian Church (12711 Chatham Road) in Axton from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. To sign up for a donation appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
P&HCC is holding an open house at its FabLab and Technology Accelerator spaces in the Dalton IDEA Center, from 10 a.m. to noon. Check out member and instructor demos of the Fab Lab machines, meet past participants of the Martinsville & Henry County Startup and Grow program, learn about classes and programs offered and enjoy hands-on fun. Face coverings are required.
Sunday, Nov. 14
The Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society will celebrate its 25th anniversary with “Silver Anniversary of a Silver Lining” at 3 p.m. at the M-HC Heritage Center and Museum. Phillip Stone will be the distinguished speaker and proclamations will be presented by the City of Martinsville and Henry County. The program will include music, cake, and a few surprises.
Monday, Nov. 15
The Patrick & Henry Community College Board Budget & Finance Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the MET Conference Room 106, 65 Motorsports Drive, Martinsville. This is a public meeting, but the committee will not receive public comment.
The Patrick &Henry Community College Board will meet in the MET Conference Room 106, 65 Motorsports Drive, Martinsville at noon. This is a public meeting, but the board will not receive public comment.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Martinsville City Council will hold a community conversation about reversion. The topic of this week’s meeting is the reversion process. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in city council chambers. Meeting is limited to 12 participants per session. Registration is required to participate by emailing town@ci.martinsville.va.us, calling (276) 403-5182, faxing (276) 403-5280, or mailing the City of Martinsville, attn: Karen Roberts, P.O. Drawer 1112, Martinsville, VA, 24114.
Piedmont Arts hosts Painting with Karen Conner from 1-4 p.m. Instructor Karen Conner will lead students in creating a unique painting. The theme for this painting is “snowman.” The class is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Advance registration is required. To register, visit PiedmontArts.org or call (276) 632-3221.
The Martinsville Elks Lodge (300 Fairy Street Ext.) will host a blood drive from 12-6 p.m. There is currently a critical shortage of blood. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Nov. 20
Piedmont Arts hosts Painting with Karen Conner from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Instructor Karen Conner will lead students in creating a unique painting. The theme for this painting is “cardinal on a lamppost.” The class is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Advance registration is required. To register, visit PiedmontArts.org or call (276) 632-3221.
The annual Martinsville-Henry County Christmas Parade gets underway at 5 p.m. in Uptown Martinsville. The theme for 2021’s parade is “Let it Snow.” Bring your family and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with this favorite festive tradition.
Monday, Nov. 22
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Collinsville Church of Christ (2114 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville) from 1-6:30 p.m. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
Friday, Nov. 26
The Martinsville Elks Lodge (300 Fairy Street Ext.) will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is currently a critical shortage of blood. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
Saturday, Nov. 27
Small Business Saturday will be held. The Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce encourages shoppers to visit locally owned businesses to help support the homegrown business community.
Friday, Dec. 3
C-PEG and Martinsville UpTown are hosting First Fridays, December 3 from 4-8 p.m., at the Uptown Martinsville Farmer’s Market. Favorite Oktoberfest and Farmers’ Market vendors will offer products, with arts, crafts, food, and more.
Uptown Martinsville will kick off the holiday season with the Uptown Martinsville Tree Lighting at 5:30 p.m. on the city’s municipal building lawn.
Thursday, Dec. 2
Piedmont Arts kicks of the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Art Garden Christmas Tree at 5 p.m. in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden.
Saturday, Dec. 4
Join the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA for its annual Pictures with Santa from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The cost is $10 per pose. Families, children, and pets are all welcome.
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Stanleytown Elementary School (74 Edgewood Drive, Stanleytown) from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. To sign up for your donation appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Martinsville City Council will hold a community conversation about reversion. The topic of this week’s meeting is the reversion process. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in city council chambers. Meeting is limited to 12 participants per session. Registration is required to participate by emailing town@ci.martinsville.va.us, calling (276) 403-5182, faxing (276) 403-5280, or mailing the City of Martinsville, attn: Karen Roberts, P.O. Drawer 1112, Martinsville, VA, 24114.
Thursday, Dec. 9
Patrick & Henry Community College will present a Lunch & Learn via Zoom entitled “Setting Achievable Goals” Pre-registration is required. To learn more or to register, visit ph.augusoft.net or call (276) 656-0260.
ONGOING
The 26th annual Coat Drive for Kids is underway. New or gently used coats may be dropped off at Hollywood Cinema, the Salvation Army, or at One-Hour Martinizing on Rives Road. Call (276) 358-1463 for more information. The deadline for donations is November 30.
Piedmont arts is hosting two exhibits, “Print/Imprint: Asheville Printmakers” and “Carl Chiarenza,” on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Both exhibits are on display through January 8.
The Blue Ridge Regional Library offers free one-day passes to the Virginia Museum of Natural History and the Henry County YMCA with your library card. The passes are good for one day and exclude special events. There is a wait period before you can check out the pass again. For more details and exclusions, visit brrl.lib.va.us.
The Fontaine Ruritan Club hosts Bingo every Tuesday at its headquarters (1903 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville.) Doors open at 5:30 and games begin at 7. Money from Bingo supports community service awards, scholarships, and other community efforts.
MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness offers no contact Medicaid application assistance for eligible Virginia residents from birth to 64 years of age. No sign-up fees, no premiums, no deductibles. Including Children’s Medicaid/FAMIS, Pregnancy Medicaid and Adult Health Care -19 to 64 years old. Questions can be answered, and applications completed by phone. In-person application assistance is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at The Community Storehouse. Call or text Ann Walker at (276) 732-0509 to see if you qualify.
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. Classes can help improve your digital literacy, job skills, English language skills, and earning potential. Contact the Center for Community Learning (15 Primary School Road, Collinsville) at (276) 647-9585.
The Martinsville Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. through November 20. Shop with SNAP/EBT and receive up to $20 in free fruits and vegetables each week. To shop market vendors online, visit martinsvilleuptown.com.
