Rain begins this afternoon
UPDATED: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, 7:08 a.m.
Here’s what’s happening: Areas of rain will pass across the region today and tonight as a strong cold front approaches from the west. With the passage of this cold front, strong wind gusts will develop Friday morning and afternoon as high pressure builds in from the west. High pressure will pass overhead on Saturday, followed by another weaker cold front on Sunday.
Three-day forecast: 90% chance of rain after 1 p.m. today with a high of 46. 100% chance tonight, with temperatures rising to 55. Sunny and windy on Friday with a high of 51 and gusts up to 29. Mostly clear with a low of 27 on Friday night. Saturday will be sunny, with a high of 51, and clear overnight, with a low of 36.
Community Calendar
Today:
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).
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.
Comedy night: 8-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville. Showcasing local comics. This occurs on the second Thursday of the month.
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.
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 Oldskool, $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
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.
Community Breakfast: 8:30-10 a.m., Ridgeway Methodist Church. The breakfast occurs on the third Saturday of each month.
Once Upon a Blue Ridge performs “A Christmas Carol”: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Historic Star Theatre in Downtown Stuart. This is a family friendly, interactive musical reminiscent of a radio drama with live sound effects and puppet theatre. Tickets are available online and at the door.
Sunday
Special Music at Christmas: 11 a.m., Fort Trial Christian Church, 6356 Virginia Ave., Bassett.
Classic Theatre “Elf”: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Historic Star Theatre, Downtown Stuart. This is a free community screening.
Annual Christmas Music Program: 3 p.m., MHC Heritage Museum, 1 East Main St., Martinsville. Sponsored by the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society.
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 is a 45-minute exercise with strength building and fun. $5 fee. (Every Tuesday).
Chix with Stix: 10:30 a.m., knitters meet at Piedmont Arts to work on individual projects on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The public is invited—$ 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).
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).
Candlelight Service: 7 p.m., Stone Memorial Christian Church.
Christmas Eve Service: 7 p.m., Fort Trial Christian Church, 6356 Virginia Ave., Bassett.
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