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Severe storms, gusty winds, and excessive rainfall possible today
Discussion: A flood watch is in effect until 8 p.m., as flooding from excessive rainfall remains possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone areas. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Slow-moving showers and embedded thunderstorms with high rainfall rates will also be possible today. Much of the area will be dry and warm to hot by mid-week.
Forecast: Dense fog this morning; otherwise, cloudy with a high of 74 today and a 70% chance of showers. Cloudy tonight with a low of 61, along with patchy fog and a 30% chance of scattered showers. Mostly sunny on Tuesday with a high of 83.
Calendar
Monday
Explore Camp: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rich Acres Elementary School, July 13-16. For Henry County students currently enrolled in grades 4-7. This is a free camp, and lunch is provided.
Conversations and Coffee: 12-1 p.m., West Piedmont Higher Education Center. Learn how to stay safe in a digital world in this cybersecurity and awareness class. Presented by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, this beginner-friendly session helps you recognize and avoid common online scams, phishing attempts, identity theft, and other cyber threats.
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).
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 Ground Floor. Sponsored by the YMCA. (Every Monday).
Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting: 6 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building.
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).
Henry County School Board meeting: 9 a.m., followed by a work session at 12 p.m., Third-floor boardroom, Henry County Administration Building, 3300 Kings Mountain Rd., Martinsville.
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Center. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday and Thursday).
Chix with Stix: 10:30 a.m., knitters meet at Piedmont Arts to work on individual projects on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The public is invited—$5.
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).
Afterschool 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).
Patrick County School Board meeting: 5:30 p.m., 132 North Main St., Stuart.
Yoga in the Galleries: 6-7 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Enjoy a relaxing chair yoga session with instructor Ally Snead. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit piedmontarts.org for more information.
Lynwood Artists Guild meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. (Second Tuesday of each month).
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.
Martinsville City Council meeting: 7 p.m., Council Chamber, Martinsville Municipal Building, 55 W. Church St., Martinsville.
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 is a gathering of 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)
Blue Ridge Regional Library board meeting: 3 p.m., Martinsville library.
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Ave., Collinsville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible. (Every Wednesday).
Doodle Bugs Drawing Club: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Martinsville Library. Draw, create and have fun. For ages 8-12. Registration is required. (Third Wednesday of each month).
Henry County Planning Commission meeting: 6 p.m., Summerlin Meeting Room, Henry County Administration Building, 3300 Kings Mountain Rd., Martinsville.
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).
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).
Ribbon-cutting ceremony: 5 p.m., Skye Bright Smile, 319 E. Market St., Martinsville.
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).
Franks + Dranks: 6-9 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Singer-songwriter William Nesmeth will bring a mix of pop, R&B and soul to the stage. Enjoy a meal of hot dogs and fixings by local all-star chefs Shane Pinkston and Will Gravely. $20 general admission, and $10 for ages 12 and under. Food is included with admission.
2026 TGIF Concert Series: 6 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. music begins. This free event will be held at the West Piedmont Higher Education Center, Baldwin Building Outdoor Plaza, 191 Fayette St., Martinsville (formerly NCI). Music by Slick Jr and the Reactors, food by Hugo’s and beer by Lawrence Distributing.
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 Glass Heart. $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).
Paddle Safety Class: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairy Stone Lake Dr., Stuart. The Dan River Basin Association hosts these free safety classes for beginners and intermediates 14 and older, taught by certified instructors. Equipment can be provided if needed. Call 276-930-2424 to register.
AA meeting: 12 p.m., Any Lengths Group, First Baptist Church Fellowship, 23 Starling Ave., Martinsville. (Every Saturday).
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).
MHC Historical Society Sunday Afternoon Lecture: 3 p.m., William Byrd – laying down the line with Garrett Channell. 1 E. Main St., Martinsville.
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
