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Martinsville, Virginia 24115
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Calendar
Wednesday, April 11
General Joseph Martin Chapter DAR: 1 p.m. at the Ridgeway Branch Library.
Martinsville/Henry County TRIAD S.A.L.T. Council program: 2-3 p.m. at the Henry County Administration Building. Jeff Haniewich, Storm Team 10 meteorologist with WSLS 10 in Roanoke, will speak.
Wednesday morning Bible study class, sponsored by the Martinsville Senior Center: 10 a.m., led by Pastor Zeke Zanatos; 403-5260 for more information.
Patrick Henry Daughters of the American Revolution: 11:45 a.m. at the Dutch Inn. LeAnne Turbyfill will give the program “If It Weren’t For Crossnore ... ,” and Elizabeth Price will be hostess.
Alzheimer’s Disease support group: noon at the Southern Area Agency on Aging, 204 Cleveland Ave., Martinsville. Carolyn Scales, R.N., will be the facilitator. A light lunch will be provided. Call 632-6442 for more information.
DuPont ERO meeting: 11 a.m. at the Sirloin House, Eden, N.C.
Free community meal at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church, 107 Clearview Drive: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Open to the public.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Making the Connection group, open meeting: 9 a.m., at 24 Clay St., Martinsville; 6 p.m. Spencer women’s group and 8 p.m. Martinsville group meeting, both at Friendly Christian Church, Spencer.
Narcotics Anonymous: 6 p.m. at New Beginnings Horizons, 14141 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart; 6 p.m. at Church of Christ, 1185 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville.
Thursday, April 12
Mount Olivet Ruritan Club monthly dinner/meeting: 6 p.m. at the club.
Martinsville Exchange Club board meeting: 6:30 p.m., Stone Ambulance Service.
Teen Police Academy, sponsored by Martinsville Police Department and Henry County Sheriff’s Office: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for three consecutive Thursdays, at the Salvation Army, 603 Memorial Blvd., Martinsville. To register or for more information, contact Coretha Gravely at Martinsville Police Department, 403-5323, or Lt. Eric Hairston at the county sheriff’s office, 656-4212.
Spencer-Penn Book Club: 7 p.m. in the Hylton Library at the Spencer-Penn Centre. “The Time of Our Lives” by Tom Brokaw will be discussed. Call 957-5757 for more information.
Margaret Caldwell, a representative of Patrick Henry Community College, will be at the Blue Ridge Regional Library: 10 a.m.-noon; Henry-Martinsville Health Department: 1-2:30 p.m. to provide information about the On-Ramp Grant program. This grant helps qualified unemployed/under-employed adults enroll in college training programs. For more information, call 656-5464.
Man to Man — Prostate Cancer Support Group: 7 p.m., board room, Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. This is a forum for men to learn about prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment options. Call the local ACS office at 638-8944 for more information.
Martinsville UpTown Rotary: 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Pam Heath, superintendent of the Martinsville Schools, will speak. Breakfast provided by the Paleo Cafe. Visitors are welcome and should call 634-4147 for reservations.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Martinsville group: noon at Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m., Martinsville group, open speaker meeting, First Baptist Church, 23 Starling Ave., Martinsville.
Narcotics Anonymous, New Vision group: 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville.
Horsepasture Ruritan Club monthly club dinner meeting: 7 p.m. College scholarships will be awarded to students and a presentation will be made to the Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department and the Horsepasture Rescue Squad.
Friday, April 13
Music Night at Spencer-Penn Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. with concessions. Open mic from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by the bands, Travis Frye and Blue Mountain, Highway 61 Bluegrass Band and Campus Tradition. Admission: $3 donation.
Friday night dinner/dance at the Bassett Moose Lodge. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., followed by the Southern Fire Band at 7 p.m. Pool and darts will be available.
Alcoholics Anonymous: noon, Martinsville Group (As Bill Sees It) at Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m. Big Book, Church of Christ, 2115 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville.
Narcotics Anonymous, New Vision group: 8 p.m. Classroom A, Memorial Hospital, Martinsville.