Turning windy and colder today
UPDATED: Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, 8:49 a.m.
Here’s what’s happening: A sharp cold front will cross the region on Monday along with some scattered showers. Behind the front, expect very strong, potentially damaging gusty winds. Temperatures will also fall sharply on Monday. Strong winds, though not as intense as Monday`s, will continue through the middle of the week.
Three-day forecast: There is a 40% chance of showers this morning, then gradual clearing, with winds gusting to 32 mph and a high falling to 39 °F in the afternoon. Mostly clear and breezy overnight with gusts up to 25 mph and a low of 24. Sunny on Tuesday with a high of 39. Partly cloudy overnight with a low of 21. Wednesday will be sunny and breezy with gusts up to 21 mph and a high of 48—mostly cloudy Wednesday night with a low of 32.
Community Calendar
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).
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 Centre with Judi Perrin. This is a 45-minute exercise with strength building and fun. $5 fee. (Every Tuesday).
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. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children in K-2nd grade. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. (Every Tuesday).
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.
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).
Wednesday
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).
Open Studio: 1-3 p.m. at Piedmont Arts in the classroom. Offered to artists of all ages to craft and create together. (Every Wednesday).
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible. (Every Wednesday).
Community meal: 5-6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 311 E. Church St., Martinsville. A free sit-down dinner is served on the last Wednesday of each month in the Undercroft. Takeouts will be available at the end of the meal if there are any leftovers. There are limited parking spaces behind the church for people with mobility issues. Enter through the glass doors at the back of the church.
Fairy Stone State Park New Years Eve Party: 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Fayerdale Hall, 967 Fairy Stone Lake Drive, Stuart. This is a 21+ event, bring your own beer, wine, or finger foods and dress to impress.
New Year’s Eve Bash: 8-11:30 p.m., Forest Park County Club, Martinsville. With Kendall Street Company. This is a Rives on the Road production.
Thursday
Men’s fellowship of prayer and singing meeting: 9 a.m., Martinsville Senior Center at the corner of Moss and Market Streets. (Every Thursday).
Crochet group: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Collinsville Library. (Every Thursday).
Game night: 5-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing Company, 2620 Virginia Ave., Collinsville. Card, board, and video games. (Every Thursday).
Friday
Rook, Music & More: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bassett Ruritan Club, Philpott Dam Road. This is a fun and relaxing time for people to get together to play games, work puzzles, do crafts, and play rook. (Every Friday).
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Jimmy Shirley and the Footlights. $10.
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
Storytime!: 10 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, Hylton Library. This monthly program will include special readers, crafts, and other fun activities. Come out and join us for this free program for all ages. No registration needed.
Sunday
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
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