Calendar
Wednesday, March 10
Southern Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority: 5 p.m. at the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp. office in SunTrust Bank, Church Street, Martinsville.
Thursday, March 11
Tax Issues Effecting Seniors: Creed Taylor of Taylor Tax and Business Services will address common tax issues which Seniors may experience and offer some suggestions for the best ways to handle them. Spencer-Penn Center, 10am.
Red Cross blood drive: noon to 6 p.m. at Liberty Fair Mall Red Cross location.
Team Nurse, Inc. in conjunction with Henry County Parks & Recreation Department will conduct a free Blood Pressure Screening for senior citizens, age 50 and over, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the lobby of the Henry County Administration Building.
Martinsville School Board special meeting: council chambers, City Municipal Building. Agenda: Closed session at 3:30 p.m. on discussion and consideration of the evaluation, employment, assignment and reassignment of employees of the Martinsville Schools. Meeting at 4 p.m. on the efficiency review and 2010-11 school budget workshop.
Friday, March 12
Henry County Parks & Recreation will be accepting registrations for their Baseball and Softball Leagues through March 12, 2010. The leagues are offered for boys ages 7-12, and girls ages 7-14 as of April 30, 2010. Call 634-4640 for additional information.
Henry County Parks & Recreation Department’s Leprechaun Lunch for seniors , age 50 and over, is scheduled for noon at the Woodmen of the World Building located at 410 Wagoner Road, Collinsville, Va . The drinks and coffee will be furnished. Dress like a Leprechaun and you may win a prize. A door prize will be awarded to the best-dressed Leprechaun.
The Spencer Penn monthly music night is March 12th . As always, open MIC is at 5:30. Bring your instrument and join in the fun. At 6:30 we have Glory Road Singers. Campus Tradition, always a favorite, will be on at 7:30. Our last group is Fringe, a different blend of Bluegrass. Make plans to join us for the show and come hungry. Concessions available at 5pm. A $3.00 donation is requested for admission. Call the Centre for more information, 276-957-5757.
The Eleventh Annual Marriage Encounter. Friday, March 12 thru Sunday, March 14, New Life Community Church, Ridgeway. Guest speakers: Pastor Denny & Pam Peters of First Friends Church, Hampton, VA. The event convenes with Friday Night @ The Movies Friday evening 7:00 p.m. To register or for info phone: 276.956.5433
Saturday, March 13
Gospel Singing – “The Church Sisters” Saturday, March 13, 6:00 pm, Bethany Baptist Church, (on 58 in Brosville). Pastor Reggie Steele
Monday, March 15
The West Piedmont Business Development Center has partnered with Truliant Federal Credit Union to offer Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Leaning (REAL) classes, an interactive, hands-on series for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. REAL Entrepreneurship provides participants the opportunity to develop a business plan to open a small business or expand an existing business. The 9-week course will begin Monday, March 15th at 6:00 pm in the West Piedmont Business Development Center. For more information or to register for the program, contact the West Piedmont Business Development Center at 403-5080.
Tuesday, March 16
Martinsville Senior Center Tuesday Evening Dance, Rangeley Ruritan Building featuring Almost Country, 7pm-9:30pm.
Wednesday, March 17
Amedysis Home Healthcare of Martinsville will conduct a free blood pressure screening at the Martinsville Senior Center, 21 Moss Street. The screening will take place from 10am-11am. Call 403-5260 for more information.
Thursday, March 18
Susan Fulcher of Henry County Public Works department will explain the 911 system and how it works to benefit all of us at the Spencer Penn Center. Remember all our programs start at 10am. We break for refreshments around 11am. You are welcome to join us for chair aerobics, provided by the Martinsville/Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, at 11:30am. Call the Centre for more information, 276-957-5757.
For the Children Partners in Prevention, Inc. will conduct free blood pressure and glucose screenings at the Martinsville Senior Center, 21 Moss Street from 11:30am-12:30pm. Call 403-5260 for more information.
The Martinsville Senior Center will sponsor their next Supper Club meeting at 5:30pm at Captain Tom’s Seafood, 2615 Greensboro Road, Martinsville. Call by 12 noon Wednesday, March 17th if you plan to attend – 403-5260.
Smith River Trout Unlimited will meet at Rania’s Restaurant in uptown Martinsville at 6:30pm. The program for the evening will feature Virginia DGIF Fisheries Biologist Scott Smith who will present recommendations to improve the Smith River trout fishery. We anticipate these recommendations will include proposals from DGIF for regulations changes on how trout are managed along the entire river. These regulation changes, if approved, would go into effect January 1, 2011. (This is a continuation of the December meeting where he presented findings based on recent sampling and studies) You do not have to be a member of TU to attend. Anyone who has an interest in the Smith River Fishery is encouraged to attend. For information contact Chapter Pres Shane Pinkston shane@southprintinc.com Secy Al Kittredge, (910) 868-6235 aakitt@earthlink.net or check the website for more details and directions. www.smithrivertu.com
Public Meeting, 7pm, Mount Olivet Elementary School. Because demands have outgrown the service provided by the emergency medical services of district five, we are seeking input, advice and support from teh residents of Chatmoss Court, Laurel Park, Mountain Valley, Woodland Heights, Barrow’s Mill, Dyer’s Store, Figsboro, Chatmoss Village and Mount Olivet.
Saturday, March 20
The Smith River Sports Complex will host the 1st Annual Smith River College Showcase on Saturday, March 20, 2010. All games will be played on the FieldTurf Championship fields at the Sports Complex. The showcase will feature six intercollegiate teams playing a series of matches beginning at 10:30AM. The competition will feature an ACC team, Virginia Tech; a Southern Conference team, UNC – Greensboro; two Big South Teams, Radford University & High Point University as well as Longwood University and Averett University. The ticket prices are Adults-$5.00; Family Ticket-$10.00; under 12, senior citizens-FREE and a ticket is good for all games.
Lions Club presents Montana Young at the Rives Theatre. Admission $3 per person. Doors open at 5pm. Open Mic at 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The show will be from 7pm-9pm.
Sunday, March 21
The fine arts faculty of Martinsville City Schools will display their talents in a music recital and art exhibit at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 21 at Piedmont Arts’ Frith Performance Hall. Members of the music faculty will each perform one or two selections, and the visual arts teachers will share pieces of their own work. The recital will include performances by Brian Joyce, percussion; William Norris, saxophone; Kevin Lewis, trumpet; and vocalists John Heiss, Andromeda Miner, and Merilyn Bremner. Artworks will be displayed by Clare Miller, Judy Davis, Randall Clay, Lindsey Lugrin and Pam Vineyard.
Donations will be accepted to benefit the Piedmont Arts’ Nicodemus Hufford Scholarship, which is awarded yearly to an area high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in music, art, theater or dance. In the last 22 years, more than $62,000 has been awarded to area students. Reservations are appreciated but not required. Call 632-3221 or email bparker@piedmontarts.org. For more information about the Hufford Scholarship, visit www.piedmontarts.org.
Saturday, March 27
Chili Dinner, $6.00, 12-4pm, Cabell Street, Martinsville. Dinner provided by American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Unit #42. Warm tasty chilli, grilled cheese sandwiches, desert and beverages. Also a drawig will be available for a 50/50 cash prize. All proceeds will go to help our Veterans. Take out is available.
Ruritan Hamburger Steak Dinner to be held on Saturday, March 27, 1010. Available will be a ¾ pound hamburger steak, choice of baked potato or French fries, salad, drink and dessert. $10.00 per adults. Children under 12 will receive a ¼ hamburger steak, choice of baked potato or French fries, salad, drink and dessert. Tickets will also be available from any member of the Ridgeway Ruritans. For more information call 276-618-2351.
Sunday, March 28
Tom Perry speaks on Makers of History: African-Americans in the Civil War, Mount Airy Museum of History, 3pm. www.northcarolinamuseum.org
Saturday, April 17
Lions Club presents Driving 5 at the Rives Theatre. Admission $3 per person. Doors open at 5pm. Open Mic at 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The show will be from 7pm-9pm.
Saturday, May 15
Lions Club presents the Zephyr Lightning Bolts at the Rives Theatre. Admission $3 per person. Doors open at 5pm. Open Mic at 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The show will be from 7pm-9pm.
Saturday, June 19
Lions Club presents Rich-N-Tradition at the Rives Theatre. Admission $3 per person. Doors open at 5pm. Open Mic at 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The show will be from 7pm-9pm.
