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Traffic / Transportation
A section of Mount Olivet Road in Henry County is closed for repairs after a pipe washout, with VDOT directing drivers to a signed detour expected to remain in place for two to three weeks.
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Food & Drink
Scuffle Hill Brewing's fifth-anniversary brunch kickoff with biscuits and brunch by Southern Belle, live music from Pat Poekel, and handcrafted drinks. The Martinsville Tourism lis
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Performing Arts
Opening-night performance for Remix: A Music Revue, a music-through-the-decades stage production running August 21-23 and 27-29. The Martinsville Tourism listing notes artistic and
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Family Events
Free children's and community event at StarlingBee hosted by Bee City USA - Martinsville. The Martinsville Tourism listing gives the date, time, venue, free cost, and family-orient
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Community
Smith River Sports Complex has adult pick-up soccer on its July calendar for Wednesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 29, both from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Introduction to Fly Tying Class - July 23 is scheduled for 2026-07-23 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Philpott Lake Visitor Center, 1058 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett, VA 24055. Host: Smith River ...
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Introduction to Fly Tying Class - July 25 is scheduled for 2026-07-25 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Philpott Lake Visitor Center, 1058 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett, VA 24055. Host: Smith River...
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Arts & Crafts
Christmas in July Card Painting Workshop is scheduled for 2026-07-25 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Imagination Lavender Farm, 3590 Green Hill Drive, Martinsville, VA 24112. Host: Imagination...
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Sports
Tri City Chili Peppers vs Martinsville Mustangs is scheduled for 2026-07-18 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hooker Field at Lou Whitaker Park, 450 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, VA 24112. H...
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Forest City Owls vs Martinsville Mustangs is scheduled for 2026-07-24 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hooker Field at Lou Whitaker Park, 450 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, VA 24112. Host: M...
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Arts
Piedmont Arts hosts a public opening reception for new exhibits, with a 6:15 p.m. gallery talk by COLLECTive Concerns curator and artist Reni Gower and Chris Gregson, complimentary
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Community
The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA lists afterschool registration steps, school sites, hours and 2026-27 weekly rates for local families.
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Community Events
A music-based bingo night where players mark song titles on a Singo card as clips are played.
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Performing Arts
P&HCC Productions and the Charity League present the opening performance of DreamWorks' Trolls The Musical Jr.; additional performances are scheduled August 8 and 9.
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History / Civic Events
Hunter Haskins presents a local history program on Howard Kester, his Henry County roots, ministry, labor organizing, and civil-rights work.
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Family Events
Monthly all-ages storytime with special readers, crafts, and other activities. The August theme is Under the Apple Tree, and no registration is needed.
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Outdoor Events
Free fly-tying class at the Philpott Lake Visitor Center. Smith River Trout Unlimited leads each class, all supplies are provided, and all are welcome. Participants can register by
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Car Shows
Monthly third-Saturday cruise-in with classic cars, muscle cars, rat rods, motorcycles, themed nights, music, and community activities. The July 18 event is listed as Touch-A-Truck
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Local Government
Pittsylvania County's July 21 public-hearing slate includes four zoning cases, a Bachelors Hall precinct move, Fire and EMS Commission code removal and a Chatham cell-tower lease renewal.
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Family Events
Piedmont Arts lists a free America 250 Family Day with a birthday-party theme, bounce house, games, DIY party hats, an etching craft, and snacks.
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Live Music
Martinsville-Henry County Tourism lists Straight Shot performing live at Tequila's Sports Bar & Grill on Saturday evening.
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Family Events
The Henry County Fair returns to Martinsville Speedway with food, family activities, entertainment, attractions, and traditional 4-H competitions.
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Live Music
The Rotary Club's TGIF Concert Series continues at West Piedmont Higher Education Center with the Legendz Tribute Band, food service, and beer available for purchase.
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Family Events
Community event: Patrick County Library Family Movies - July 27Patrick County Library's July family movie program continues with an afternoon showing on July 27.Date: 2026-07-27Time:...
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Health & Fitness
Community event: Yoga Flow with Ally Snead at Reynolds Homestead - July 29Beginner-friendly Yoga Flow session with Ally Snead at Reynolds Homestead, part of a summer series.Date: 2026-07-...
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Community event: Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Galaxy MovieHenry County's free Movies in the Park series continues with bingo, music, and games before an outdoor showing of The...
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Education
Patrick & Henry Community College says its 2025-26 year included Aspen recognition, new grant funding, workforce programs and 475 graduates.
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Weather
The National Weather Service says a Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening for Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Franklin, Roanoke and nearby counties.
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Community
Danville Parks and Recreation has a useful midweek lineup for active adults, including walking club, Prime Time Fitness, Parkinson's Exercise and art programs at Ballou and Riverfront Park.
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VDOT's Salem District alert lists upcoming Henry County closures on Wilson Avenue, Mountain View Road and Spencer Penn Road, plus continuing Patrick County work.
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Graduation ceremony traffic expected near Henry County high school campuses through late May. Two-lane cone-separated entry at venues. Arrive early. Affects US-220, US-58, VA-57 near scho...
