Severe thunderstorms possible today and tonight
UPDATED: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 6:42 a.m.
There is a chance of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds this afternoon and overnight. Showers and thunderstorms could return on Sunday afternoon. Some clouds and some sun through the middle of the week, with a chance of rain each day. Highs in the 70s to low 80s and lows in the 50’s and 60s.
Community Calendar
Saturday
Guitarmageddon: 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. dinner served, 8 p.m. music starts at Forest Park Country Club. This is the Rives on the Road 2026 season opening party with a catered dinner and an open bar. Tickets are $75, and 2026 Season Pass tickets are accepted.
Performance of Disney’s Frozen Jr.: 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. VIP tickets are $20 and include special early seating and two concession stand selections. This is a production of the Martinsville City Public Schools’ Performing Arts Academy.
Square Dance with Big Fat Gap: 8-10:30 p.m., Historic Star Theatre, Stuart. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sunday
Gospel Celebration: 3 p.m., Reynolds Homestead. Hosted by Bishop Burgie Penn and the Trinity Gospel Choir in celebration of Black History Month. This event is free.
Lenten Service: 6 p.m., Jones Chapel of the Brethren, 2390 Figsboro Rd., Martinsville. Noel Naff will be the speaker, and a fellowship meal will be provided afterwards. Everyone is welcome.
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).
Martinsville School Board meeting: 6 p.m., Community Learning Center, MCPS Central Office, 746 Indian Trail, Martinsville.
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.
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).
LEGO Explorer League: 4-5 p.m., Martinsville Main Library. Build, create, and explore with this special LEGO adventure. Registration is required by calling 276-403-5430.
Community input session: 4-7 p.m., Community Room, P&HCC Stuart site. County officials, the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, and the Patrick County Planning Commission are sponsoring this event as Patrick County begins reviewing and updating its Comprehensive Plan.
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 Campbell Court, Drewry Mason, and Rich Acres elementary schools. This event is free and open to exhibiting students, their families, and friends.
City Council meeting: 5:30 p.m. closed session; 6:30 p.m. joint work session with Planning Commission; 7 p.m. regular session in Council Chambers.
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 Wednesdays of each month from February through October. Call 276-647-8150 by 12 p.m. to reserve meals.
Henry County Planning Commission meeting: 6 p.m., Summerlin Meeting Room, 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).
Future Mayo River State Park virtual master plan public meeting: 6-8 p.m., virtual only at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/mayo-river-master-plan-meeting. Open to the public. No registration required.
Comedy night: 8-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville. Showcasing local comics. This occurs on the second Thursday of the month.
Friday
“Shamrockin with Local”: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calliope, Circus for the Arts, 410 Patrick Ave., downtown Stuart. This is a festive indoor pop-up market celebrating local food, art, and handmade goods sponsored by the Stuart Farmers’ Market, in partnership with Bull Mountain Arts, and the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
Nominations for the 2026 Clyde Hooker Award: 5 p.m. deadline at Piedmont Arts.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Glass Heart. $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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