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Sunny and 87 today
Discussion: It’s going to be dry today, then we can expect increasing scattered afternoon and evening showers and storms beginning Thursday and continuing through early next week. The warmest temperatures will occur Thursday and Friday, then cooler temperatures will follow over the weekend and into early next week. Overall, temperatures will remain above normal for this time of year.
Forecast: Patchy fog this morning, otherwise sunny with a high of 87. Clear tonight with a low of 61. Sunny and hot on Thursday with a high of 92.
Calendar
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).
The Bee Suite: 1 p.m., Wednesday-Friday at P&HCC Fab Lab Dalton Idea Center, 26 Fayette St., Martinsville. Learn how to create a welcoming habitat for native bees and other pollinators by building your own bee hotel. $10 supply fee is required. Register at your local Blue Ridge Regional branch library.
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).
72nd Annual Patrick County Agricultural Fair: 5:30-10:30 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday and 5:30-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 420 Woodland Dr., Stuart.
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).
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).
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Center. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday and Thursday).
Blue Ridge Regional Library board meeting: 3 p.m., Ridgeway Branch Library.
MHC Chamber annual meeting and leadership recognition banquet: 5-8 p.m., West Piedmont Higher Education Center, 191 Fayette St., Martinsville. Members: $65; prospective members: $80; corporate tables: $700.
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).
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).
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).
TGIF free event: 6 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. music begins, West Piedmont Higher Education Center (formerly NCI), Baldwin Building Plaza, 191 Fayette St., Martinsville. Music by Remedy, food by Hugo’s and adult beverages by Lawrence Distributing. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Martinsville and Henry County.
Quarter Auction: Doors open at 6 p.m., auction starts at 7 p.m., Oak Level Ruritan Club, 7668 Oak Level Rd., Bassett. Many vendors and food will be available. Proceeds will support community projects.
Savory September: New York, New York: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Big-city flavors meet small-town charm at this New York-themed fundraiser for the arts. Local chefs will serve small bites straight from the soul of the city: the corner deli, the late-night slice joint, the ballpark, and Manhattan’s legendary supper clubs. Pair that with custom cocktails and live music by Marie Anderson. Tickets are $65 per person and include food and drinks.
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.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Oldskool. $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).
Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m., Rangely Ruritan Club, 134 Calloway Dr., Fieldale. A $15 plate includes two fish, slaw, hushpuppies, dessert and a drink. Eat in or take out. The proceeds go toward community projects.
Lord’s Acre Sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Ridgeway Methodist Church. Country breakfast: $9 for adults and $5 for children under 10; hot dogs: $2. Crafts, baked goods, fresh produce, plants, and canned goods will be available for purchase. All proceeds will support local missions. Our monthly free community breakfast will resume on Oct. 17.
Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus from Ukraine performance: 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 146 E. Main St., Martinsville. The Greater Love Tour 2026 will come to Martinsville, hosted by the Martinsville First United Methodist Church. Seating will be open, and a free-will love offering will be received, with all proceeds benefiting the Kyiv ensemble.
Barbecue dinner: 5-7 p.m., Ridgeway Ruritan Club, 111 Magnolia St., Ridgeway. Choose from pulled pork, pulled chicken, or chicken leg quarters. The meal includes baked beans, coleslaw, a roll, a beverage and dessert. $12. Call 276-340-5228 to preorder. Dine-in or carry-out.
Sounds on the Square: 7-10 p.m., MHC Heritage Museum, 1 E. Main St., Martinsville. Savor the last of the season with Sounds on the Square’s final concert of the year – summer going out with a bang with Rosebud Band. This entertainment is free, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Museum admission will be half price.
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).
Sunday afternoon lecture: 3 p.m., MHC Heritage Center & Museum, 1 E. Church St., Martinsville. MHC Historical Society Executive Director Holly Kozelsky will talk about Henry County being formed at the same time the nation was, and how Henry County, at that time, participated in the Revolutionary War, the building of a nation and the creation of one of the country’s largest plantation networks.
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).
Patrick & Henry Community College Board and Committee meetings: 12 p.m., Exhibit Hall, Frith Economic Development Center.
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 The Ground Floor. Sponsored by the YMCA. (Every Monday).
Community meeting: 6 p.m., Virginia Museum of Natural History. Join Martinsville City Council members and hear from city staff about ongoing projects and updates.
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).
Bassett Food Distribution: 10 a.m. church service, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. food distribution, 24 A Governor Stanley Highway, Bassett. (4th Tuesday of every month).
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).
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).
History Comes Alive: 5:30 p.m., Martinsville Main Library. This free event is for those 16 and older. To register, call 276-403-5430. (Fourth Tuesday of each month).
AA meeting: 7 p.m., Zoom ID#6109351947, Passcode 12. (Every Tuesday).
