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TODAY
Tops: 9 a.m. weigh in; 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville.
Southern Gentleman to perform: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bassett Historical Center. This program is free and open to the public and will be held in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room.
Chix with Sticks: 10:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts. Knitters are invited to work together in the Piedmont Arts classroom on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize while creating. Bring your own supplies. Advanced registration required. Free to members, $5 for nonmembers who will pay at the door.
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Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance Seminar: 4:30-5:30 p.m., New College Institute, Room 107 or virtually via Zoom. For questions, or to register, email mhccoc@mhcchamber.com.
WEDNESDAY
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District staff traveling office hours: 10-11:30 a.m., Henry County Administration Building, Summerlin Room, 3300 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville.
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District staff traveling office hours: 12:30-2 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building Conference Room, 106 Rucker St., Stuart.
THURSDAY
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
The Piedmont Arts Guild to meet: 12:15 p.m. program to public; Piedmont Arts Building, Starling Avenue in Martinsville; the program will be presented by Elizabeth Bailey, current chairperson of Martinsville’s Bee Committee.
FRIDAY
Exhibit Opening Reception—Salvador Dali, Citizens and Soldiers, and Works by Meritha Alderman: 5:30 p.m. Piedmont Arts. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art and Education Michael R. Taylor, PhD will present a gallery talk at 6:15 pm. Free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and light refreshments. Live music.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. with Jus’ Cauz; 3561 Huntington Trail; $8.
SATURDAY
Harvest Youth Board Books and Bunnies: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Smith River Sports Complex Amphitheater, 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton. Easter egg hunts at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., crafts, food trucks, interactive activities, books and the Easter Bunny.
TUESDAY, April 2
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville.
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
THURSDAY, April 4
Bob Ross Paining Class: 9:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts. Learn Bob Ross’s famous painting technique with certified instructor Naomi Hodge-Muse. Students should bring a roll of paper towels, all other supplies provided. Advanced registration required. Tickets are $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers. Register by calling the museum or at PiedmontArts.org.
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
FRIDAY, April 5
Basement Sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fido’s Finds, 119 E. Main Street, uptown Martinsville. All proceeds go to the SPCA of Martinsville and Henry County. For more information, call 276-656-1101.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. with Oldskool;3561 Huntington Trail; $8.
SATURDAY, April 6
Rangeley Ruritan Breakfast: 7-10 a.m., at the Ruritan Building on Calloway Drive. Eggs, sausage, grave, biscuits, hashbrowns, and pancakes. There is no set price, but a free will donation will be accepted. All proceeds are for community needs and scholarships. Eat-in or carry-out.
Storytime: 10 a.m.; Spencer Penn Centre; includes special readers, crafts and other activities related to “Spring is calling;” all ages; no registration needed.
TUESDAY, April 9
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville.
Chix with Sticks: 10:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts. Knitters are invited to work together in the Piedmont Arts classroom on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize while creating. Bring your own supplies. Advanced registration required. Free to members, $5 for nonmembers who will pay at the door.
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
WEDNESDAY, April 10
Henry County Electoral Board meeting: 10 a.m., Henry County Registrar’s Office.
THURSDAY, April 11
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
An Evening with Lucian Simmons: 6:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Simmons is vice chairman and worldwide head of Sotheby’s Restitution Department and senior specialist, Impressionist and Modern Art Department, Sotheby’s New York. Reception is at 6:30 p.m. and the talk is at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, April 12
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. with Glass Heart;3561 Huntington Trail; $8.
Music night: 6:30 p.m.; Spencer Penn Centre; gates open at 5:30 p.m. JAM; Slate Mountain Ramblers; $5 cash donation; concessions available.
Autism Awareness Conference: 9 a.m. to noon, Stone Memorial Church, 3030 Virginia Ave.; day one of the two-day conference; professionals focus; admission is free.
SATURDAY, April 13
Autism Awareness Conference: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Stone Memorial Church, 3030 Virginia Ave.; day two of the two-day conference; parent, caregiver and individual focus; admission is free.
MONDAY, April 15
Neighbors in the know: Everyone is invited to join staff and volunteers in the Hylton Library for activities and socializing on the first and third Monday of each month; free program for all ages to and will encourage mental, emotional and physical well being. For more information, contact Spencer Penn Centre at 276-957-5757.
TUESDAY, April 16
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville.
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
Community meeting: 6-7:30 p.m., Horsepasture Ruritan Building. Join Horsepasture District Supervisor Debra Buchanan, Henry County Administrator Dale Wagoner, Sheriff Wayne Davis, and VDOT Resident Engineer Lisa Hughes.
THURSDAY, April 18
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
FRIDAY, April 19
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. with Olkskool;3561 Huntington Trail; $8.
SATURDAY, April 20
8th Annual Don’t Count Me Out Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m., Martinsville High School; door prizes, giveaways, raffles and competitive basketball games; $5 admission.
Annual Pig Cookin: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Spencer Penn Centre: There will be vendors and Cruise-In for this annual barbeque competition. Now accepting vendors and cookers. Contact the center at spencerpenn04@gmail.com or call for application at 276/957-5757.
Earth and Family Day: 10 a.m., Piedmont Arts. Celebrate Earth Day at this fun Family Day for all ages. This free event will consist of entertainment, crafts, snacks, and other Earth Day themed activities.
MONDAY, April 22
Motor coach trip: The Henry County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a trip to Savannah, Jekyll Island, St. Simon’s Island, and Beaufort, South Carolina, April 22-26. Price per person is $846. Calle 276-634-4645 for more information.
TUESDAY, April 23
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville.
Chix with Sticks: 10:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts. Knitters are invited to work together in the Piedmont Arts classroom on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize while creating. Bring your own supplies. Advanced registration required. Free to members, $5 for nonmembers who will pay at the door.
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
THURSDAY, April 25
Spencer Penn Thursday Farmers Market: The first Thursday afternoon Farmers’ Market will be held at Spencer Penn Centre. Call the Centre at 276-957-5757 if you would like to be a vendor. Time to be announced.
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
FRIDAY, April 26
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. with Bullet Band;3561 Huntington Trail; $8.
SATURDAY, April 27
Young Life MHC Cornhole classic: Noon, Smith River Sports Complex.
SUNDAY, April 28
Barn Quilt class: 1-5 p.m., Spencer Penn Centre; all supplies provided; class filled on a first paid first served basis; once payment is received by Spencer Penn, design choice should be sent to the instructor, Lauren at misslaurenbyron@gmail.com; questions may be e-mailed to Lauren at the above address or to Susan at spc.susan@yahoo.com; deadline registration is April 19.; options for class: 24x24 exterior $65; 36x36 exterior $85; 12x36 exterior $75; 12x12 exterior kits (to go only) $40; 2—12x12 exterior $80.
MONDAY, April 29
CDL training: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; P&HCC, through May 23; call 276-545-0260 for more information.
TUESDAY, April 30
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville.
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
THURSDAY, May 2
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
TUESDAY, May 7
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
THURSDAY, May 9
Make Some Noise, open mic series: 7 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Chase Young of Rives on the Road with an outdoor theatre performance.
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
TUESDAY, May 14
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children ages 2-6 can experience stories, songs, games, crafts and learning.
After-school story time: 3:15 p.m., Collinsville Library Branch; children in kindergarten through the second grade can experience stories, songs, games and crafts.
THURSDAY, May 16
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
SATURDAY, May 18
Basic contractor licensing class: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; class provides a basic look and regulators governing contractor licensing in Virginia, including types available and qualifications for each, standards of practice, prohibited acts and how to avoid violations; P&HCC, $189; pre-registration required at ph.augusoft.net or 276-656-0260.
THURSDAY, May 23
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
THURSDAY, May 30
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
THURSDAY, June 6
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
THURSDAY, June 13
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
THURSDAY, June 20
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.
THURSDAY, June 27
Crochet Group: 10 a.m., Collinsville Library; all ages and skill levels welcome.