Wind advisory expires at 7 p.m. tonight
UPDATED: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 7:38 a.m.
Here’s what’s happening: The wind advisory, now in effect, expires at 7 p.m. tonight. Northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph are expected to gust up to 50 mph in places across south-central Virginia and northwest North Carolina.
Three-day forecast: Sunny and windy today with a high of 28 and gusts up to 44 mph. Increasing clouds tonight with a low of 15. Cloudy on Sunday morning with a 20% chance of light snow, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon with a high of 33. Mostly clear Sunday night with a low of 16. Monday will be partly sunny in the day and partly cloudy at night with a high of 41 and a low of 26.
Community Calendar
Saturday
Brunswick Stew Fundraiser: For orders, call or text 276-340-3373. Pre-orders only. Pickup will be today at the Bassett Volunteer Fire Department. $10 per quart. This is in support of the Henry County Emergency Services Honor Guard.
Scavenger hunt: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Martinsville Main Library, for ages four and up. Hunt for hidden bears, discover amazing books, and receive a free prize while supplies last.
African American Read-In and Family Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Crafts for kids and snacks will be available. The event is free and all ages are welcome.
Storytime: 10-11:30 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer-Penn Rd., Spencer. This monthly program includes special readers, crafts, and other fund activities.
Ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the 9th House: 11 a.m., 15 E. Church St., (corner of Walnut and Church).
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: 7-9 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. A production by the TheatreWorks Community Players, Blackbox Theatre, 44 Franklin St., Martinsville.
Sunday
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m., Henry County Public Safety, 1024 DuPont Rd., Martinsville. This is the annual planning session meeting.
Bingo: 5 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Martinsville City School Board meeting: 6 p.m., Community Learning Center, MCPS Central Office, 746 Indian Trail, Martinsville.
Patrick County Board of Supervisors regular meeting: 6 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building.
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).
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday and Thursday).
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.
Advertising on a budget: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. IDEA Center. In this advertising course, you will learn how to create a basic logo and digital flyers for social media using Canva. Cost $30, P&HCC at ph.augusoft.net.
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).
Twinkle Hearts Night Light: 4-5 p.m., Martinsville Main Library. Make your own glowing Valentine jar that twinkles with lights and hearts.
Foster Gallery Reception: 4-6 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Join PAA and the Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County for a special event featuring work by students attending Carlisle Middle, Fieldale-Collinsville Middle, Laurel Park Middle, and Martinsville Middle schools. This event is free and open to exhibiting students, their families, and friends.
Martinsville City Council joint meeting with the Planning Commission: 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular session at 7 p.m., Council Chambers.
2026 Kickoff Dinner for the Colonel George Wall Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution: 6 p.m., Hugo’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, uptown Martinsville.
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.
Lynwood Artists Guild meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts (second 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).
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Avenue, 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 Wednesday of each month from February through October. Call 276-647-8150 by 12 p.m. to reserve meals.
Henry County Planning Commission public hearings: 6 p.m., Henry County Administration Building.
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).
Henry County School Board meeting: 5:30 p.m., Career Academy, 340 Ridgedale Drive, Martinsville.
Comedy night: 8-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville. Showcasing local comics. This occurs on the second Thursday of the month.
Friday
Music Night: 5 p.m. gate open, 6:30 p.m. music starts. The White Oak Ramblers will play in the Alumni Hall. Admission is a $5 cash donation. Concessions, including the popular Spencer-Penn hot dogs, will be sold. Spencer-Penn Centre.
Etched in Love: A Valentine’s Maker Date: 6-8 p.m., Dalton Idea Center and Patrick County Fab Lab, $20. Design and laser-engrave your very own love song keychain — a keepsake that’s sweet, personal, and totally unique.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Straight Shot. $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).
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