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The Calendar
Thursday, March 11
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.
Horsepasture Ruritan Club regular meeting: 7 p.m. at the Ruritan building.
Mount Olivet Ruritan Club regular meeting: 6 p.m. at the Ruritan building. The speaker will be Susan Allarren, owner of Tackfully Teamed Riding Academy.
Sixth Grade Parent SOL Night at Laurel Park Middle School: 6:30 p.m. This meeting with parents is to ensure that students are successful in end-of-the-year testing. Statewide material and achievement from state data for math, English and social studies will be reviewed.
Seniors in The Know meeting at Spencer-Penn Centre. At 10 a.m., “Tax Issues Affecting Seniors” will be discussed by Creed Taylor of Taylor Tax and Business Services. After a break for refreshments at 11 a.m., chair aerobics will be provided by Martinsville/Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness. For more information, call 957-5757.
Joshua Place, a 12-step recovery group meeting for hurting people: 7 p.m. at Orchard Drive Baptist Church, 228 Orchard Drive, Sanville community, Bassett.
Martinsville Exchange Club board of directors: 6:30 p.m. at Stone Ambulance Service.
Man to Man — Prostate Cancer Support Group: 7 p.m., boardroom, Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The group 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.
Red Cross blood drive: noon to 6 p.m. at Liberty Fair Mall Red Cross location.
Free blood pressure screening for senior citizens, age 50 and older, sponsored by Team Nurse in conjunction with Henry County Parks and Recreation: 2-3 p.m. in the lobby at the Henry County Administration Building.
Narcotics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m. meeting at We Care, East Church Street, Martinsville; 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville.
Alcoholics Anonymous: noon, Martinsville group, (Big Book) study, Christ Episcopal Church; 6:30 p.m. closed meeting, Ridgeway United Methodist Church; 8 p.m., Martinsville group, speaker meeting, First Baptist Church, Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
Friday, March 12
Music Night at the Spencer-Penn Centre. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Bring your instrument for open mic at 5:30 p.m. Scheduled bands: Glory Road Singers at 6:30 p.m.; Campus Tradition at 7:30 p.m., with the band Fringe to follow. A $3 donation is requested for admission. Call 957-5757 for more information.
Henry County Parks and Recreation Department’s Leprechaun Lunch for seniors age 50 and older: noon at the Woodmen of the World building, 410 Wagoner Road, Collinsville. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. Drinks will be furnished. A door prize will be given for the best-dressed leprechaun.
DivorceCare session at New Life Community Church: 7 p.m. Call 956-5433 to register.
First of three Core Sharp Logger classes hosted by the Virginia Cooperative Extension in Patrick County: noon to 6 p.m. at Reynolds Homestead, Critz. Contact Bill Worrell at 276-889-8056 or bworrell@vt.edu to register for the classes. Second and third classes, March 19 and 26. Participants must complete all three classes to become a SHARP Logger. They also may attend and get continuing education credits.
Women of Faith, Walking by Faith: 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Dutch Inn. Guest program presenters will be Pam Cobbler, Jackie Belcher and J.T. Foley. Brunch is $9 a person. Call for reservations: 632-3152 or 647-8137.
Vera Bradley Bingo, sponsored by Women Caring for the Community at the John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; games will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $20 for 20 games with three cards per game. Also, you may purchase an extra card for $5 for a chance to win a Vera Bradley duffle bag. Bring a bag of nonperishable food items and receive a prize. Concessions available.
Narcotics Anonymous: 9 a.m. open topic meeting, Christ Church, 1425 Spruce St. Ext., Martinsville; 8 p.m. meeting at First Presbyterian Church, Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Martinsville group, noon, closed meeting, Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m., closed meeting, Broad Street Christian Church.
Saturday, March 13
Free adult CPR training: 9 a.m. at The Church at Mercy Crossing, 1978 Joseph Martin Highway, sponsored by the Martinsville, Henry and Patrick Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Registration is required by calling 632-5127 or in Stuart, 694-3505.
Fifth annual MS Auction to benefit the MS Walk, at the Historic John D. Bassett School (now EMI Imaging). The doors will open at 5 p.m. The auction will start at 6 p.m. with Todd Haynes, auctioneer. Numerous furniture/household items, packages, tickets, services, etc. will be auctioned. Food will be available.
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast (including buckwheat) at the Bassett Ruritan Club, Philpott Dam Road, Bassett. Cost: $6. Eat in or take out. For take-out orders, call 340-8537.
Country breakfast at the Dyers Store Ruritan Club, beginning at 7 a.m. Dine in or take out at $5 a plate.
Square dance with music by 2 Young 2 Old band: 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Stuart; 276-930-2117 for more information.
Narcotics Anonymous: 9 a.m. open topic meeting, Christ Church, 1425 Spruce St. Ext., Martinsville; 8 p.m. meeting at First Presbyterian Church, Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Martinsville group, noon, closed meeting, Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m., closed meeting, Broad Street Christian Church.
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