Increased fire danger today, frost advisory overnight
UPDATED: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, 11:11 a.m.
Special weather statement: Dry and windy conditions today will result in an increased danger of fire from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. A frost advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Friday.
Here’s what’s happening: High pressure continues to build toward the region this morning from near the Gulf coast, and will support another day of breezy winds from the west, as well as dry air that will make for sunny skies. High pressure will maintain control through the coming weekend, with dry and seasonable conditions in the forecast. Low pressure shifting across the southeast states early next week may bring rainfall to the region.
Three-day forecast: Sunny and breezy today with a high of 66 and wind gusts up to 25 mph. Clear tonight with a low of 37. Sunny on Friday with a high of 62. Patchy frost Friday night; otherwise, clear, with a low of 34. Areas of frost before 9 a.m. on Saturday, otherwise mostly sunny with a high of 61. Partly cloudy Saturday night with a low of 37.
Community Calendar
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 meet: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Collinsville Library. (Every Thursday).
How to establish business credit: 12-1 p.m., Patrick County site. This hands-on workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical steps necessary to establish and build a robust business credit profile. $15. Pre-registration required at ph.augusoft.net or call 276-656-5461.
Ghostly goodies hands-on Halloween workshop: 2 p.m. today at Bassett Branch Library, and 1 p.m. on Friday at the Martinsville Main Library. Registration is $10 and ends Oct. 4.
Farmers Market: 4-6 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre. Fresh produce and local crafts will be available for sale under the pavilion. (Every Thursday).
Community Meal: 5-6:30 p.m., Jones Chapel Church, 2390 Figsboro Road, Martinsville.
Martinsville Speedway racing: 6 p.m. today, Mazda MX-5 Cup; 6 p.m. Friday, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs; 2 p.m. Sunday, NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
Comedy night: 8-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville. Showcasing local comics. This occurs on the second Thursday of the month.
Friday
Stuart Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Chestnut Street, Stuart. Vendors will have locally grown fruits and vegetables, homemade backed items, locally grown meats, eggs, plants and crafts. Senior Nutrition vouchers will be accepted. Open on Fridays, May through November.
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).
Exhibit Opening Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. “Peace Post: Portraits of Peace,” “Legible Earth: The Fire Tapestries” by Leah Raintree and “Inspired Creations” by members of Lynwood Artists.
Five Points Fright Nights: 7-10 p.m., 710 N. Memorial Blvd., Martinsville. Join for a night of fright and fun at the future YMCA site. Sponsored by the YMCA Leaders’ Club. This event will be held Oct. 24, 25, 31, and Nov. 1.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with the Bullet Band. $10.
Saturday
Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department Country Breakfast Buffet: 6-10 a.m., Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department. Bacon, ham, sausage, biscuits, gravy (brown and white) eggs, apples, grits, milk, orange juice, and coffee. $12.
Martinsville Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 65 W. Main St., Martinsville. Open Saturdays through Nov. 15. Call 276-632-5688 for more information.
The 28th Annual Great Goblin Gallop 5K: 9 a.m. check-in, 10 a.m. race start. The course is a beautiful loop around Lake Lanier at Druid Hills in Martinsville. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. Participants dress in your best costume this year for a chance of win the Halloween Costume Contest.
Progressive Prayer Temple Worship Center Service: 11 a.m. speaker will be Bishop Joe Gravely, and the 3:30 p.m. speaker will be Elder Dennis Hardy, pastor of Faith Ministries and congregation from Roanoke. These services are in honor of Bishop Milton D. Johnson Sr., and Lady Tawana Johnson’s 33rd Pastor Anniversary.
Free Takeout Community Meal: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 601 Third Street, Martinsville. Everyone is welcome.
Pressed Flower Class: 2-5 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre. Learn to make pressed flower picture frames with Susan Sabin. $25 for nonmembers and $20 for members.
Bonez & Booz: 4-10 p.m., Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Avenue. Premier Halloween fall festival with fire performances, magic shows, stilt walkers, carnival games, costume contests, food trucks, a beer garden, and more. $15 of ages 18-59; $10 for children and youth 3-17, college students, and seniors 60 and older; free for children under three, museum members, and those with EBT cards.
Trunk or Treat: 5 p.m. until the candy runs out, Bassett high School. Come dressed in your favorite costume. For ages pre-school through fifth grade. Located in the lower parking lot.
Halloween Hayride: 6-8 p.m., Jack Dalton Park. Come out for a hayride around the park. The ride gets spookier and spookier as the evening goes on. Trunk-or-Treat will be offered in the parking lot. Sign up to be a vendor or to decorate your trunk and pass out candy. Businesses, organizations and families are encouraged to participate. Call 276-634-4645.
Sunday
Fuller Memorial Baptist Church 84th Anniversary and Homecoming: 10:30 a.m. music by One Day at a Time, with Tim Christian bringing the message at 11 a.m. and lunch to follow.
Waller’s Ford marker dedication in honor of Bob Vogler: 3 p.m., Fieldale ballpark. An 18th century encampment will be open to the public from 12-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Col. George Waller Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and the Martinsville-Henry County Virginia 250 American Revolution.
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Bingo: 5 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors meeting: 5 p.m., Ippy’s Restaurant (next to the Rocky Mount Service Center) North Main Street, Rocky Mount.
Druid Hills Community Meeting: 6 p.m., Martinsville City Schools Administration Office, 746 Indian Trail, Martinsville. Everyone is invited to come and meet with the City Council and staff, and share your thoughts and concerns.
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).
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday).
Chix with Stix: 10:30 a.m., knitters meet at Piedmont Arts to work on individual projects every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The public is in 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. 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.
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.
Halloween Candy Caper: 5:30-7 p.m., Martinsville Main Library. Storytime from 5:30-6 p.m. and then the candy trail from 6-7 p.m., or as long as supplies last. For ages 2-12. Come in costume for free books, story time, and free candy.
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