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Dry weather continues
Discussion: Dry and seasonable weather continues through the week. The first day of November is the next opportunity for rain.
Forecast: Sunny today, with a high of 72. Clouds increase tonight, with a low of 45. Partly sunny on Wednesday with a high of 68.
Calendar
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).
Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m., Henry County Administration Building; 6 p.m., public hearings.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children in K-2nd grade. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. (Every Tuesday).
The Town of Stuart Planning Commission meeting: 5 p.m., Stuart Town Office, 100 Patrick Ave., Stuart.
Fellowship meal: 5:15 p.m., doors open; 5:30-6:30 p.m., meal is served. Starling Avenue Baptist Church, 932 Starling Ave., Martinsville. This occurs on the last Tuesday of each month.
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).
Willis Gap Community Center Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Open Jam: 5:30 p.m., doors open; 6:30-9 p.m., dancing and music, 155 The Hollow Road, Ararat. Family-friendly. (Last Tuesday of each month).
Watercolor workshop: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Learn to paint “Morning Glory,” a flower that symbolizes hope and new beginnings, with instructor Rosalynn Arnold. All supplies included. $55 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
Martinsville City Council meeting: 7 p.m., Council Chambers.
AA meeting: 7 p.m., Zoom ID#6109351947, Passcode 12. (Every Tuesday).
Wednesday
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours: 10-11:30 a.m., Martinsville City Hall, Room 32, 55 W. Church St.; 12:30-2 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building, Conference Room, 106 Rucker St., Stuart.
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).
Henry County BZA meeting: 1 p.m., Henry County Administration Building.
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).
Takeout Community Meal: 5-6 p.m., Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of John Redd Boulevard and Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville. This meal occurs on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from February through October. Call 276-647-8150 by 12 p.m. to reserve meals.
Community meal: 5-6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 311 E. Church St., Martinsville. A free sit-down dinner in the Undercroft. Takeout will be available at the end of the meal if there are any leftovers. Limited parking spaces are available behind the church for people with mobility issues. Enter through the glass doors at the back of the church. (Last 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).
Breast cancer awareness event: 6-8 p.m., West Piedmont Higher Education Center, 191 Fayette St., Martinsville. Guest speakers include Stephanie Morris-Mills, Shanna Burgess, and Nicole Burgess-Dillard. Sponsored by Empowering Voices Inc.
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: 8-11:30 a.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).
Season acrylic painting series: 1-4 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Unleash your creativity at this fun acrylic painting series with instructor Karen Conner. All supplies included. $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
Uptown Trick or Treat: 4-6 p.m., uptown Martinsville.
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 Kountry Wranglers. $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).
Halloween Trunk or Treat: 5-7 p.m., Fairy Stone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairy Stone Park Highway, Stuart. The first 100 children in attendance will receive a fire chief hat and treat bag.
Bassett Family Halloween Fun Night: 5-8 p.m., Bassett Volunteer Fire Department, 3735 Fairy Stone Park Highway, Bassett. Activities include games, trunk-or-treat, costume contest and more. Music by The Incredible DJ Joe. Sponsored by the fire department and Bassett Funeral Service.
Stuart Spooktacular: 5:30-8 p.m., Main Street, Stuart. Food trucks, the Imagine Circus Fire Show, street performances, decorations and scary karaoke at Stagecoach Coffee.
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).
Open mic: 5-8 p.m., Stagecoach Coffee & More, 121 N. Main St., Stuart. Growing Patrick County Foundation presents “Rising Talent,” an event featuring musicians, vocalists, poets, comedians, actors, artists, and performers of all ages. (Every first Monday of the month.)
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).
