TODAY

Bob Ross Painting Class: 9:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts; Learn Bob Ross’s painting technique with certified instructor Naomi Hodge-Muse. Students should bring a roll of paper towels. All other supplies provided. Registration required. July’s painting will be Majestic Pines. Tickets are $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers. Register by calling the museum or at PiedmontArts.org.

Etiquette Made Easy class: 2:30 p.m.; learn the modern social graces of etiquette which will include dining, social engagement and more; ages 18 and up; it's free, but registration is required; Patrick County Branch Library, 276-694-3352.

Henry County Public Schools board meeting: 9 a.m., Henry County Administration Building.

FRIDAY

Expungement clinic: New College Institute, 191 Fayette St., Martinsville, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Criminal records can prevent you from obtaining housing, employment, and limit educational opportunities. This clinic will help you get eligible charges off of your record.

The Friends of the Blue Ridge Regional Library book sale: 2-5 p.m. (members only) can join at the door; basement of the main branch, 310 E. Church St., Martinsville; all paperback books 50 cents; all hardback books $1, unless otherwise marked; all proceeds go back into the library.

Etiquette Made Easy class: 2:30 p.m.; learn the modern social graces of etiquette which will include dining, social engagement and more; ages 18 and up; it's free, but registration is required; Bassett Branch Library, 276-629-2426.

Movies on the Plaza: 7 p.m., New College Institute, 191 Fayette St.; “The Incredibles”; games, activities and concessions; movie begins at 8:30/or when dark.

Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. with Stringbenders; 3561 Huntington Trail; $8.

SATURDAY

Bassett Ruritan Club Country Breakfast: 6-10 a.m., 277 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett. All you can eat, $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Sausage, fried bologna, eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy, cooked apples, buckwheat and regular pancakes, coffee and juice. Dine in or carry out.

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

The Friends of the Blue Ridge Regional Library book sale: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; basement of the main branch, 310 E. Church St., Martinsville; all paperback books 50 cents; all hardback books $1, unless otherwise marked; all proceeds go back into the library.

Etiquette Made Easy class: 2:30 p.m.; learn the modern social graces of etiquette which will include dining, social engagement and more; ages 18 and up; it's free, but registration is required; Martinsville Main Library, 276-403-5430.

Rangeley Ruritans spaghetti dinner: 4-7 p.m., Ruritan Building, 134 Calloway Drive. Alpha Gal sauce will also be provided. $10 per plate. Proceeds go to scholarships and community projects.

SUNDAY

Patrick County Historical Society: 2:30 p.m., Patrick County Historical Society and Museum, 116 West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart. Local author Ron Spencer will talk about his recently published memoir and family history entitled “Half Penny: You Can Make It If That’s All You’ve Got.”

Dog Days of Summer event: 6-9 p.m. at Jack Dalton Park. The Henry County Animal Shelter, Franklin County Humane Society Planned Pethood and Adoption Center, and Martinsville-Henry County SPCA will be hosting a dog adoption event. Food will be provided by Curlys’ Good Ol’ Eatin’, Bahama Sno-Shack, and Rocky Mount Smokehouse. There will be vendors, games for the kids and tons of adoptable dogs.

MONDAY

Curtains Up! Theater Camp: 9 a.m.-noon; Piedmont Arts; July 15-19; for k-2; At Curtains Up! Theater Camp for campers where children will get an opportunity to learn everything they need to take center stage. Advanced registration required. Forms and registration information can be found at PiedmontArts.org or by calling the museum.

Patrick & Henry Community College Board meeting: 12:30 p.m. in the Hooker Exhibit Hall, Frith Economic Development Center. This is a public meeting, but will not receive public comment.

TUESDAY

TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville.

Bassett Historical Center book discussion: 10:30 a.m., 3964 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett. Author Ron Stow will discuss his new book “Henry County’s Special Police: The History.” The program is free and open to the public and will be in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room.

Open Studio: 1 p.m., Piedmont Arts: 1-3 p.m. Artists of all ages are invited to craft and create together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize, learn and share with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies. Free to members and $5 for non-members. Pay at door.

WEDNESDAY

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

FRIDAY, July 19

Water Bath Canning For Beginners: 1 p.m., canning menu: homemade apple pie filling, peach summer salsa; Henry County Parks and Recreation Center; you can register at the Martinsville Main Library or Senior Services of Henry County; $20 for three hour class.

Franks and Dranks: 6 p.m., Gravely-Lester Art Garden; Enjoy hot dogs and fixings provided by Piedmont Arts, a cash bar, and live music by Jake Earles; Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. In case of rain, will be at Piedmont Arts. Admission is $20 per person, food included. Tickets can be purchased online at www.PiedmontArts.org or by calling the museum at 276-632-3221.

Rotary Club of Martinsville-Henry County TGIF concert series: 6 p.m. gates open; music begins at 7 p.m.; $7 admission, under 12 free; all concerts will be at the Bridge Street parking lot uptown Martinsville; food by Hugo's adult beverages, beverages by Lawrence Distributing Company; "Jive Exchange Band.

Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. with Brian Ellis and the REAL Country Band; 3561 Huntington Trail; $8.

SATURDAY, July 20

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

Author book signing: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Magnolia & Main Books, 810 Main St., Ridgeway. Martinsville author Stephen Mark Rainey will be signing copies of his books.

Elgin Reunion: noon, Fairystone Fire Station in Stuart; potluck lunch.

Movies in the Park: Dan River Park in Patrick County featuring “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Showing begins at dusk. Sponsored by the Patrick County Parks and Recreation Department and Patrick County Tourism.

SUNDAY, July 21

The Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society Sunday lecture: 3 p.m., “History of Community Police Departments” with Ron Stowe, at the Historic Henry County Courthouse.

MONDAY, July 22

Curtains Up! Theater Camp: 1-5 p.m., Piedmont Arts: July 22-26, grades 3-5 ; At Curtains Up! Theater Camp for campers will get an opportunity to learn everything they need to take center stage. Advanced registration required. Forms and registration information can be found at PiedmontArts.org or by calling the museum.

Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors meeting: 5 p.m., Ippy's Restaurant in Rocky Mount.

TUESDAY, July 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. 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.

Open Studio: 1 p.m., Piedmont Arts: 1-3 p.m. Artists of all ages are invited to craft and create together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize, learn and share with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies. Free to members and $5 for non-members. Pay at door.

Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building.

WEDNESDAY, July 24

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours: 10-11 a.m., Henry County Administration Building, Summerlin Room, 3300 Kings Mountain Rd., Martinsville; 12:30-2 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building, Conference Room, 106 Rucker St., Stuart.

Managing Difficult Team Members Effectively class: noon-2 p.m.; P&HCC; $70; call 276-656-0260.

FRIDAY, July 26

Pressure Canning For Beginners: 1 p.m., Henry County Parks and Recreation; you can register at the Ridgeway Branch Library or Senior Services of Henry County; $20 for a three hour class.

Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. with Bullet Band; 3561 Huntington Trail; $8.

SATURDAY, July 27

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

Author book signing: 11 a.m., Magnolia & Main Books, 810 Main St., Ridgeway. Martinsville children's book author Joyce Graham will be signing copies of her books.

Community Hot Dog & BBQ Supper: 4-7 p.m., Horsepasture Ruritan Club; $8. Menu includes two hot dogs or one BBQ, chips and dessert and drink; to go or eat in.

MONDAY, July 29

Sixth Annual Michael C. Jarrett Basketball Clinic: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at Fort Trial Baptist Church. This clinic is for boys and girls 6-16. For more information, contact Michael Jarrett at 757-237-5644 or email mcjarrett4833@gmail.com

TUESDAY, July 30

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville.

Check in with your Gut: 6 p.m., Martinsville Main Library; exploring the microbiome and how it impacts your health by John Rigdon, director of education for Nature’s Outlet. Registration required due to limited space at 276-503-5430; ages 18 and up; no fee.

THURSDAY, Aug. 1

Bob Ross Painting Class: 9:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts; Learn Bob Ross’s painting technique with certified instructor Naomi Hodge-Muse. Students should bring a roll of paper towels, all other supplies provided. Advanced registration required. August’s painting will be County Cabin. Tickets are $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers. Register by calling the museum or at PiedmontArts.org.

FRIDAY, Aug. 2

3D Needle Felting: 2 p.m., Piedmont Arts; Learn needle felting with instructor Belle Thomas. Take home a completed project. August’s project will be a needle felted mushroom. Advanced registration required; call Piedmont Arts at 276-632-3221 or register online at PiedmontArts.org. Supplies provided. $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Sounds on the Square: 7-10 p.m., Plaza of the Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main St.; Forest Taylor; Scuffle Hill Brewing Company will sell craft beers, and at least one food truck will be present; admission is free.

SATURDAY, Aug. 3

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

TUESDAY, Aug. 6

Open Studio: 1-3 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Artists of all ages are invited to craft and create together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize, learn and share with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies. Free to members and $5 for non-members. Pay at door.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

FRIDAY, Aug. 9

Exhibit Opening Reception – History and Legend, Lingering, and the Lynwood Artists: 5:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and light refreshments. Live music. RSVP by calling the museum at 276-632-3221 or on www.PiedmontArts.org

SATURDAY, Aug. 10

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

Jennifer Short Education Scholarship Benefit Ride: 10:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. kickstands up, Fraternal Order of Eagles #3739, 210 Mill Creek Dr., Bassett.

TUESDAY, Aug. 13

Chix with Sticks: 10:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts: Knitters are invited to work together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. 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.

Open Studio: 1 p.m., Piedmont Arts; 1-3 p.m., Open Studio is offered every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Artists of all ages are invited to craft and create together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize, learn and share with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies. Free to members and $5 for non-members. Pay at door.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

THURSDAY, Aug. 15

Make Some Noise: Open Mic Series: 7 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Free admission, cash bar available.

Stress Management class: 12-1 p.m., P&HCC; $70; call 276-656-0260.

FRIDAY, Aug. 16

Rotary Club of Martinsville-Henry County TGIF concert series: 6 p.m. gates open; music begins at 7 p.m.; $7 admission, under 12 free; all concerts will be at the Bridge Street parking lot uptown Martinsville; food by Hugo's adult beverages, beverages by Lawrence Distributing Company; "Radio Revolver."

SATURDAY, Aug. 17

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

Smith River Cleanup: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Smith River Sports Complex, Axton. Everyone is invited to give a few hours to help cleanup the water and land around it. Bring canoes, jon boats, kayaks and river shoes. Catered lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Dan River Basin Association.

TUESDAY, Aug. 20

Open Studio: 1 p.m., Piedmont Arts; 1-3 p.m., Open Studio is offered every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Artists of all ages are invited to craft and create together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize, learn and share with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies. Free to members and $5 for non-members. Pay at door.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

SATURDAY, Aug. 24

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

Movies in the Park: Mountain Top Park in Patrick County featuring “The Croods: A New Age.” Showing begins at dusk.

TUESDAY, Aug. 27

Chix with Sticks: 10:30 a.m., Piedmont Arts: Knitters are invited to work together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. 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.

Open Studio: 1 p.m., Piedmont Arts; 1-3 p.m., Open Studio is offered every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Artists of all ages are invited to craft and create together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize, learn and share with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies. Free to members and $5 for non-members. Pay at door.

Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

SATURDAY, Aug. 31

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

50 Year Class Reunion of 1974: 6 p.m., Heritage Conference & Event Center; contact Terry at 434-384-6028 or Teena at 540-238-9265.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

THURSDAY, Sept. 5

Professional Development — Leadership class: Building Stronger Teams: noon-2 p.m. P&HCC; $99; call, 276-656-6260.

FRIDAY, Sept. 6

Sounds on the Square: 7-10 p.m., Plaza of the Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main St.; The Ghosts of Liberty; Scuffle Hill Brewing Company will sell craft beers, and at least one food truck will be present; admission is free.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

FRIDAY, Sept. 13

Sounds on the Square: 7-10 p.m., Plaza of the Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main St..; “Line Dancing on the Square” with Sue Ann Ehmann; Scuffle Hill Brewing Company will sell craft beers, and at least one food truck will be present; admission is free.

SATURDAY, Sept. 14

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

FRIDAY, Sept. 20

Rotary Club of Martinsville-Henry County TGIF concert series: 6 p.m. gates open; music begins at 7 p.m.; $7 admission, under 12 free; all concerts will be at the Bridge Street parking lot uptown Martinsville; food by Hugo's adult beverages, beverages by Lawrence Distributing Company; "Turn It Up."

SATURDAY, Sept. 21

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

Movies in the Park: Patrick Springs Park in Patrick County featuring “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Showing begins at dusk.

TUESDAY, Sept. 24

Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

SATURDAY, Sept. 28

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

FRIDAY, Oct. 4

Sounds on the Square: 7-10 p.m., Plaza of the Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main St.; Andy Burnette Trio; Scuffle Hill Brewing Company will sell craft beers, and at least one food truck will be present; admission is free.

SATURDAY, Oct. 5

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

THURSDAY, Oct. 10

Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback class: noon-2 p.m., P&HCC; $70; call 276-656-0260.

SATURDAY, Oct. 12

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

TUESDAY, Oct. 22

Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building.

SATURDAY, Oct. 26

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

SATURDAY, Nov. 2

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

THURSDAY, Nov. 7

Strengthening People Skills in the Workplace class: noon-2 p.m., P&HCC; $70, call 276-656-0260.

SATURDAY, Nov. 9

Uptown Martinsville Farmers’ Market: 7:30 a.m. to noon, 65 W. Main St.

SATURDAY, Nov. 16

Uptown Martinsville Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 65 W. Main St.

THURSDAY, Nov. 21

Preparing and Delivering Effective Presentations class: noon-1 p.m., P&HCC; $70, call 276-656-0260.

TUESDAY, Nov. 26

Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17

Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Summerlin Room, Henry County Administration Building.