Sunny with a high of 48 today
UPDATED: Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, 6 a.m.
Here’s what’s happening: Mountain snow will gradually come to an end today, as will the gusty west-northwest winds. High pressure will build into the region tonight, and conditions will remain dry through Friday night. A quick-moving low-pressure system may bring light precipitation to the area on Saturday, followed by an extended period of dry weather that persists into next week.
Three-day forecast: Mostly sunny today and mostly clear overnight with a high of 48 and a low of 30. Increasing clouds on Friday and cloudy Friday night with a high of 55 and a low of 36. There is an 80% chance of rain on Saturday, with a high of 41, and a 60% chance Saturday night, with a low of 30.
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: 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).
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 45-minute exercise builds strength and is fun. $5 fee. (Every Tuesday).
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.
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday and Thursday).
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).
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) family support meeting: 7 p.m. Baldwin Building at NCI.
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).
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