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Showers and thunderstorms may return today
Discussion: A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail are possible this afternoon and evening. Torrential rain may also cause localized flooding. Isolated strong to severe storms with damaging winds and flooding are possible again on Friday.
Forecast: Mostly sunny with a high of 86 today. Mostly cloudy tonight with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low of 66. Patchy fog Friday morning; otherwise mostly sunny with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high of 86.
Calendar
Thursday
Men’s fellowship of prayer and singing meeting: 9 a.m. at the Martinsville Senior Center, corner of Moss and Market Streets. (Every Thursday).
Crochet group: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Collinsville Library. (Every Thursday).
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Center. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday and Thursday).
Piedmont Arts Guild meeting: 11:45 a.m., Piedmont Arts. (Fourth Thursday of each month, except November and December.)
AA meeting: 7 p.m., Zoom ID#6109351947, Passcode 12. (Every Thursday)
Singo Night: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing. Join us for a fun night of music bingo with your host, Remy. (Every Thursday).
Friday
Stuart Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 301 Chestnut Drive, Stuart. Featuring a variety of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, locally raised meats, eggs, plants, and crafts. Some vendors will accept Senior Nutrition vouchers. (Every Friday, May through October).
Rook, Music & More: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bassett Ruritan Club, Philpott Dam Road. This is a fun, relaxing time for people to get together, play games, work on puzzles, create crafts, and play Rook. (Every Friday).
Exhibit Opening Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. This reception is for the new exhibits, “COLLECTive Concerns: Collage and Assemblage” and “Chris Gregson: Novus Ordo Seclorum.” A gallery talk will be held at 6:15 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served. This is free and open to the public. RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 26, to 276-632-3221 or online at piedmontarts.org.
AA meetings: 6 p.m., Any Lengths Group, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 23 Starling Ave., Martinsville; 7 p.m., Zoom ID#6109351947, Passcode 12. (Every Friday).
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Bullet Band. $10.
Karaoke night: 8-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing. (Every Friday)
Karaoke night: 9-11:30 p.m., Wild Magnolia. Singers of all skill levels — good, bad, or somewhere in between — are invited to take the stage or cheer on friends and fellow performers. (Every Friday)
Saturday
Uptown Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 65 West Main St., Martinsville. (Each Saturday, April-November).
AA meeting: 12 p.m., Any Lengths Group, First Baptist Church Fellowship, 23 Starling Ave., Martinsville. (Every Saturday).
Spaghetti Benefit Dinner in support of Jackie: 4-7 p.m., Fieldale Fire Department. With support from the Rangeley Ruritans, the Fieldale Fire Department will host a benefit dinner for $15 per meal.
Bingo: 4 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. bingo begins, HJDB Event Center, 3289 Riverside Dr., Bassett. This fundraiser benefits the Bassett Branch Library expansion Project. There will be lots of prizes, and concessions will be available.
Sunday
AA meetings: 9 a.m., Making the Connection Group, 97 Wards Farm Rd., Martinsville; 5 p.m., Zoom ID#6109351947, Passcode 12. (Every Sunday).
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
AA meetings: 12 p.m., Peer Recovery Connection, 1100 Spruce St., Martinsville; 6 p.m., Any Lengths Group, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 23 Starling Ave., Martinsville. (Every Monday).
Bingo: 5 p.m., doors open; 7 p.m., games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Patrick County Board of Supervisors special-called meeting: 6 p.m., third-floor courtroom, Patrick County Veterans Memorial Building, 106 Rucker St., Stuart.
Pub Run: 6 p.m., meet at The Ground Floor and head out for a walk or run. Afterward, enjoy $1 off drinks back at The Ground Floor. Sponsored by the YMCA. (Every Monday).
Tuesday
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting at Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Rd., Martinsville. (Every Tuesday).
Chair aerobics: 9 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Center with Judi Perrin. This 45-minute exercise builds strength and is fun. $5 fee. (Every Tuesday).
Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild meeting: 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, and at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Piedmont Arts.
Free genealogy class: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bassett Historical Center, Sept. 1, 8, 15, and 22. There is no charge. Classes are limited to 12 people. Call 276-692-9191 to reserve your seat.
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Center. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday and Thursday).
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children ages 2-6. Stories, songs, games, crafts, and learning. (Every Tuesday).
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library. This program is for children in K-2nd grade. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. (Every Tuesday).
Stuart Evening Farmers’ Market: 5-8 p.m., 301 Chestnut Drive, Stuart. Featuring fresh produce, jewelry, handmade soaps, and handcrafted wooden gifts, among other items. (Every Tuesday).
AA meeting: 7 p.m., Zoom ID#6109351947, Passcode 12. (Every Tuesday).
Wednesday
Uptown Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 65 West Main St., Martinsville. (Each Wednesday through September).
Community Bible Study: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, 120 Old Bassett Heights Road, Bassett, in the fellowship hall. This gathering brings together Christians of various denominations for Bible study. (Every Wednesday).
AA meetings: 2 p.m., Afternooners, Broad Street Christian Church, 106 Broad Street, Martinsville; 7 p.m., Zoom ID#6109351947, Passcode 12. (Every Wednesday)
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Ave., Collinsville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible. (Every Wednesday).
Trivia League: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing. Seasonal and nightly prizes for winners of this random trivia contest. Free to play. (Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday).
Boot Scootin’ and Groovin’: 8-11 p.m., Wild Mag’s. Line dancing and free lessons with DJ Taylor. (Every Wednesday).
