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The Calendar
Friday, Feb. 3
Fraternal Order of Police, Patrick Henry Lodge 73, breakfast/meeting: 8 a.m. at The Sirloin House, Martinsville. Fundraising and directors report from meeting in Richmond will be discussed. All law enforcement officers and family members invited.
Friday Night dinner and dance at the Bassett Moose Lodge. Doors open for dinner (from the menu) at 6 p.m.; dance starts at 7 p.m. with music by The Southern Fire Band. Smoke free; family friendly; and chances to win prizes.
John Redd Elementary School PTO will sponsor Longaberger/Vera Bradley Bingo with proceeds to benefit school activities. The cost will be $20 (includes 20 games), and there will be two special games available for an additional fee. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with concessions available. Bingo will start at 7 p.m. Additional tickets will be sold at $1 each for door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and a raffle.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be stationed at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office: 1-5 p.m. for blood donations from anyone.
DivorceCare session: 7 p.m., New Life Community Church, Ridgeway. Call 956-5433 to register.
Variety dance with music by Strictly Country: 7:30-10:30 p.m., American Legion, Stuart.
Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m., Classroom A, Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.
Alcoholics Anonymous: noon, Christ Episcopal Church, 311 E. Church St., Martinsville; 8 p.m., Collinsville Big Book study, Church of Christ, 2115 Daniels Creek Road.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Dan River Basin Association’s First Saturday Outing: 10 a.m. for a 2-mile hike on Stuart’s Knob Trail at Fairystone State Park. Meet on Virginia 623 (Union Bridge Road). Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lucas Conkle, conklel@alumni.greensboro.edu, or go to www.danriver.org.
Country buffet breakfast at Spencer Ruritan Building: 6-10 a.m. Adults: $7; children, $3.
Ladies Auxiliary of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department will hold Vera Bradley Bingo at the fire station on Joseph Martin Highway. Get 22 games of bingo and a door prize ticket for $25. Concessions will be available. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; bingo will start at 7 p.m.
Pancake breakfast: 7-10 a.m. at Mount Olivet Ruritan Club, 400 Ward Road, with proceeds to be used for community projects. Adults: $6; ages 3-10, $3; ages 3 and younger, free.
Valentine’s Day Crafts for ages 3 and older: 10:30 a.m. until noon at The Education Station at Liberty Fair Mall. Free and open to the public.
Variety dance at Cascade Community Center with music by Doug Joyce and Friends. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with concessions; music from 7-10 p.m. Call (434) 685-7177 for more information.
Super Saturday: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students of all ages and their families. Individuals seeking funds for postsecondary education can receive free, one-on-one assistance in completing the form: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the former Henry County courthouse, uptown Martinsville. Contact Sammy Redd at 403-5611 or sredd@newcollegeinstitute.org for more information.
Super Kids Saturday for children up to age 5, with the movie “Snow Buddies,” crafts and a snack: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Regional Library, Martinsville. Registration not required.
Brunswick stew and bake sale at Fieldale United Methodist Church to benefit community projects. Stew ready for pick-up at 11 a.m. Bake sale will start at 10 a.m. To pre-order, call 673-6355.
Senior dance at American Legion Post 42, Martinsville: 7-9:30 p.m. with music by The House Rockers Band. Admission: $5. Food will be available by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. There will be a 50/50 drawing.
Narcotics Anonymous, New Vision group: 9 a.m., Christ Church, 1425 Spruce St. Ext.; 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville.
Alcoholics Anonymous: noon, Martinsville group at Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m., Broad Street Christian Church.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Super Bowl party starting at 4 p.m. at Bassett Moose Lodge. Free prizes every half hour.
“Brothers in Arms: J.E.B. Stuart and his Brothers in the Civil War,” a presentation by historian and author Thomas D. Perry: 3 p.m. at the Henry County Courthouse and Heritage Center and Museum.
Narcotics Anonymous, new vision group: 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Making the Connection group: 9 a.m. at 97 Wards Farm Road, Spencer; 5 p.m. Martinsville group at Christ Episcopal Church.
Monday, Feb. 6
Patrick Henry Photography Club, sponsored by Reynolds Homestead: 6:30 p.m. at the homestead. No dues or fees. For more information, call Nellie Handy, 694-6729, or visit. www.patrickhenryphoto.com.
Henry County ProAm Photography Club, sponsored by the Henry County Department of Parks and Recreation: 7 p.m., Henry County Administration Building. No dues or fees. The club promotes the hobby of photography by beginners and experienced photographers sharing information in a forum. For more information, call Dan Leeper, 956-2720.
Martinsville Senior Center Breakfast Club: 9 a.m. at Tasty Créme, 24 W. Church St., Martinsville. If you plan to attend, call the center at 403-5260 by noon (Friday).
Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa: 4:30 p.m. at Druid Lanes Bowling Alley.
Mount Olivet Ruritan Club monthly meeting: 6 p.m. at the club. The guest speaker will be Stuart Bowman, president of the Henry County Rescue Squad.
Spencer-Penn School Preservation Organization special meeting: 6:30 p.m. at the center.
Carver Road Ruritan Club board of directors: 6:30 p.m. at the club, 130 Linda Drive, Martinsville.
Bingo at the Martinsville Elks Lodge on Fairy Street. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Early games will begin at 6:30 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. Proceeds will support local charities and veteran and youth activities.
Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1527 E. Church St. Ext., Martinsville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Martinsville group: noon at Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m. Big Book study, Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church.
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