Light rain possible today through Wednesday
UPDATED: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 6:50 a.m.
Here’s what’s happening: A coastal low moves away and weakens through tomorrow. A few showers are possible today over the Piedmont. Dry conditions and warmer temperatures return for the end of the week, with another increase in rain chances early next week.
Three-day forecast: Partly sunny today with a high of 77 and partly cloudy overnight with a low of 57. Thursday will be sunny with a high of 83, and mostly clear Thursday night with a low of 58. Same on Friday with a high of 87 and a low of 60.
Community Calendar
Today
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).
Martinsville Farmers Market: 5-7 p.m. today; 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturdays through Nov. 15 except for Oct. 4, and Wednesdays through Sept. 24. 65 W. Main St., Call 276-632-5688 for more information.
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).
Blue Ridge Regional Library Board meeting: 3 p.m., Ridgeway Branch Library.
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: 5:30 p.m., Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, 120 Old Bassett Heights Road, Bassett. This is a monthly community meal held each third Thursday of the month in the fellowship hall.
Fly Tying at Philpott Lake: 6-8 p.m., Philpott Lake Visitor Center, 1058 Philpott Dam Rd., Bassett. Smith River Trout Unlimited teaches this class. Call 276-629-2703 to register. The cost is free.
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.
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.
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).
Library book sale: 1-5 p.m., in the basement of the Blue Ridge Regional Library, 310 E. Church St., Martinsville. This is for members only, but you can join at door.
Needle Felting – Cauldron: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Start prepping for the Halloween spirit by needle felting your very own décor with instructor Belle Thomas as she guides you through the process of felting a 3D cauldron. Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Advanced registration is required.
Gospel singing: 6 p.m., White’s Chapel Baptist Church, 6237 Horsepasture Price Road, Ridgeway. Featuring Brandon Everhart, Vince Crawford, and others.
TGIF Concert Series: 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. music starts with SupaFly Five, Bridge Street parking lot, uptown. Food by Hugos and beer by Lawrence Distributing. Free to the public.
TheatreWorks Community Players presents “Night Mother “: 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play delves into mental health, family truths, and the intricacies of a mother-daughter relationship. Rated PG-13. BlackBox Theatre, uptown Martinsville.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Oldskool, $10.
Saturday
Martinsville Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 65 W. Main St., Martinsville. Open Saturdays through Nov. 15 except for Oct. 4., and Wednesdays through Sept. 24. Call 276-632-5688 for more information.
Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department Country Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 6687 Fairystone Park Highway. Dine-in is $10 for adults and $5 for children. All to-go plates are $10. Call in orders will be taken at 276-930-2113.
Rangeley Ruritan Club Country Breakfast: 7-10 a.m., 134 Calloway Drive, Fieldale. Eat in or take out. Donations accepted. Proceeds go toward community projects.
Lord’s Acre Sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Ridgeway Methodist Church. All proceed support local missions. Country breakfast, $9 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Hotdogs will be available for $3. Crafts, baked goods, fresh produce, plants, and canned goods will be available.
Library book sale: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., in the basement of the Blue Ridge Regional Library, 310 E. Church St., Martinsville. Open to the public.
Spencer Revival Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Spencer-Penn Centre. Shop local vendors, crafters, and a variety of children’s activities.
Bassett Highway 57 Cruise-In: Riders will gather and roll out of the Martinsville Speedway at 2:15 p.m. with a police escort, ending at the Cruise In in Bassett for an afternoon of cars, community, and celebration. A !0 donation is encouraged, with all proceeds benefiting local law enforcement benevolence funds.
Ridgeway Ruritan Club barbecue dinner: 5-7 p.m., 111 Magnolia Street, Ridgeway. Smoked chicken quarters or pulled pork barbecue, roll, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert, and a drink for $12. Dine in or take out. Preorder by calling 276-340-5228, 276-734-9359, or 276-276-670-0117.
Essex County Live: 7-10 p.m., Sunbine at Mountain Valley. Don’t miss this amazing British brother trio. Tickets are $10 and available at eventbrite.com.
Blue Drive Live: 8-10 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing, 2620 Virginia Ave., Collinsville.
Sunday
Distilling: 3 p.m., MHC Heritage Museum, 1 E. Main St., Martinsville. Graves Anthony and Hunter Haskins will provide the lecture as part of the Sunday Afternoon Lecture series.
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Director meeting: 5 p.m., Ippy’s Restaurant (next to the Rocky Mount Service Center) North Main Street, Rocky Mount.
Bingo: 5 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Pub Run: 6 p.m., Ground Floor, uptown Martinsville. Meet at the Ground Floor, then head out for a walk or ruck of your choice. 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).
Book Talk: 5-6 p.m., Martinsville Main Library. The concept of the five love languages, developed by Dr. Gary Chapman, could improve your communication skills.
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