Warming trend arrives on Thursday
UPDATED: Wednesday, March 18, 9:10 a.m.
Expect below-normal temperatures today, with a warming trend Thursday and into the upcoming weekend. Our next chance of measurable rain will come with the passage of a cold front on Monday. Mostly sunny today with a high of 45. Partly cloudy tonight with a low of 30, and partly sunny on Thursday with a high of 59.
Community Calendar
Wednesday
American Flag Retirement Ceremony: 9 a.m., Fair Haven Memorial Park, 18960 A.L. Philpott Highway, Spencer. This ceremony will be held, weather permitting, and is open to the public. Conducted in conjunction with the American Legion Homer Dillard Post #78 and the American Legion Pannill Post #42.
Preschool in the Galleries: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Piedmont Arts. The Martinsville High School Jazz Band will perform. Reservations are required at jgravely@piedmontarts.org.
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).
Collecting cash from credit: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. IDEA Center. This course will teach you how to collect your cash from credit. Cost $30, P&HCC at ph.augusoft.net.
Blue Ridge Regional Library Board meeting: 3 p.m., Martinsville Library.
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible. (Every Wednesday).
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).
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday and 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).
Henry County School Board special meeting: 5:30 p.m., Henry County Administration Building, Summerlin Meeting Room. The board will consider approval of the FY27 budget at this meeting.
Friday
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.
Pour Decisions, Snowman Wineglass Edition: 1 p.m., Martinsville Main Library. Turn wine glasses into adorable snowmen with this winter-themed craft. Call 276-403-5430 to register.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Bullet Band. $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
Community Breakfast: 8:30-10 a.m., Ridgeway Methodist Church. Breakfast is held on the third Saturday of each month.
Dropping the Shield: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Martinsville High School. This program focuses on first responder mental health and the importance of changing the culture surrounding stress, trauma, and emotional wellness. The special guest speaker will be Fire Lt. Ret. Kenny Mitchell Jr., national speaker, podcast host, and founder of Operation Yellow Tape. The event is hosted by the MHC Professional Fire and EMS Association Local 5166. Free of charge. CE hours will be offered to EMS providers.
Dan River Basin Association’s Annual Celebration: 9:45 a.m. doors open, 10 a.m. program begins, Stuart Rotary Club, 264 Woodland Dr., Stuart. Grab a plate of delicious food, mingle, and check out displays highlighting projects. This year’s keynote speaker is Louise Finger with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Three-pasta dinner: 4-6 p.m., Rangeley Ruritan Club, 134 Calloway Drive, Fieldale. Includes three pastas (lasagna, pesto, and alfredo cheese tortellini – mix and match), salad, dessert, and drink for $15. Eat in or take out. Proceeds go toward community projects.
FurBall 2026: 6 p.m., Chatmoss Country Club. Dinner, open bar, auction, and live music by Spare Change. This event supports shelter animals through the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA. Come dressed as your favorite character from the page or screen at this entirely Novel event.
Sunday
Maui Mt. Airy Ukulele Invasion: 3:30-6 p.m., Historic Star Theatre, Stuart. This event is free.
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Monograms in Bloom, Floral Door Decor: 1 p.m. P&HCC Fab Lab, 212 Wood Brothers Dr., Stuart; March 24-27, Fab Lab, P&HCC Dalton Idea Center, 26 Fayette St., Martinsville. A non-refundable and non-transferable $10 supply fee is required at registration by March 14 at the Blue Ridge Regional Libraries.
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 St., Rocky Mount.
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 45-minute exercise builds strength and is fun. $5 fee. (Every Tuesday).
Bassett Historical Center performance: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., featuring the Southern Gentlemen. This program is free and open to the public and will be held in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room.
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. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children in K-2nd grade. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. (Every Tuesday).
Emergency Binder Workshop: 6 p.m. Spencer Penn Center with Sarah Bidwell. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Preregistration is required.
Estate Planning 101: 7 p.m., Spencer Penn Center with Sarah Bidwell. Cost is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Preregistration is required.
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