High winds and flooding possible this week
Isolated strong to severe storms are possible today, with the potential for damaging winds and localized flooding. Additional thunderstorm chances are expected each day this week, along with the potential for high winds and flooding.
Here’s what’s happening: A warm, moist airmass will allow for the daily showers and thunderstorms. An approaching front from the northwest stalls to the north today through the rest of the week, allowing for an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot conditions are expected today and Wednesday, with slightly cooler temperatures on Wednesday.
In the forecast: Increasing clouds and hot today with a high of 92 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and tonight. Partly cloudy with a low of 70 overnight. There is an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, beginning in the late morning and continuing through the night. Expect a high of 89°F and a low of 69°F.
Community Calendar
Today
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.
Identifying AI scams: 11 a.m., Martinsville Main Library. To register, call 276-403-5430.
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).
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.
Yoga in the Galleries: 6 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Enjoy a relaxing yoga session with instructor Ally Snead. Bring your own mat and equipment. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.
Martinsville and Henry County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support meeting: 7 p.m., Baldwin Building, NCI.
Wednesday
Martinsville Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 65 W. Main St., Martinsville. Open Saturdays through November 15, except for October 4, and Wednesdays from July 9 through September 24. The Wednesday market will be held from 5-7 p.m. on July 16, August 20, and September 17. Call 276-632-5688 for more information.
Women Impact Virginia regional event: 10 a.m., Reynolds Homestead Community Engagement Center. Hear stories and strategies of bold action in rural spaces.
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).
Henry County Planning Commission meeting: 5 p.m. meeting in Conference Room 205, 6 p.m. public hearings in the Summerlin Meeting Room of the Henry County Administration Building.
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. Please call 276-647-8150 by noon to reserve meals.
Thursday
Henry County School Board meeting: 9 a.m., Henry County Administration Building, 3rd Floor Boardroom.
Crochet group meet: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Collinsville Library. (Every Thursday).
Farmers Market: 4-6 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre. Fresh produce and local crafts will be available for sale under the pavilion. (Every Thursday).
Thursday Night Trivia: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Renewal Brewing, uptown Martinsville. See if you can outsmart your fellow citizens — there’s always a prize for the winning team. (Every other Thursday).
Comedy night: 8-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville. Showcasing local comics. This occurs on the second Thursday of the month.
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.
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).
Needle Felting: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Instructor Belle Thomas will guide students through the process of felting wool and adding details to bring your project to life. $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers.
Music Night: Gates open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre. Ben and Eric Marshall will play in the Alumni Hall. Admission is $5 cash. Enjoy mountain music and dancing. Concessions will be available.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Glass Heart, $8.
Saturday
Bassett Ruritan Club Country Breakfast: 6-10 a.m., 277 Philpott Dam Road. Sausage, bologna, eggs, biscuits, gravy, cooked apples, regular or buckwheat pancakes, coffee and juice. Eat in or carry out, $9.
Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church Fiddlers Songfest: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., second Saturday of each month. Breakfast-type refreshments are served, and both the program and refreshments are free. Come to listen or bring your harmonica or stringed instrument and join in.
Pet Portrait Class: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Paint your pet at this fun class with instructor Sarah Hawkins. $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers.
Car show: 3-5:30 p.m., Stanleytown’s Amazing Grace Baptist Church, 755 Fairystone Park Highway, Stanleytown. Good fellowship, live music, and great barbecue. Also on Sept. 13, and Oct. 11.
Sunday
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Whimsical Wildlife and Wavy Worlds Art Camp: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., today through Thursday. Joins us for a four-day creative camp where art and imagination collide for kids ages 7-12. Find out more and register now: reynoldshomestead.vt.edu/upcoming-events/education-programming.
Bingo: 5 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Fairy Stone Monday Market: 5-7 p.m., Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Drive, Stuart. Fresh produce, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, soap, and local artisan crafters and food vendors. (Every Monday through the first week in September).
Monday Night Pub Run: 6 p.m. outside of Renewal Brewing, 32 Franklin St., Hit the Dick & Willie Trail for some steps and then enjoy $1 off your first pint. (Every Monday).
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