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SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Arts will kick off the holiday season with the annual lighting of Art Garden Christmas tree from 4-6 p.m.\, Thursday\, Dec. 4 in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden. \nEnjoy holiday music by the Martinsville High School Jazz Band and the First Baptist Church Choir\, Gale Buck: Storytelling Santa\, snacks and crafts. This event is free and open to the public. \nJust like the sculptures in the Art Garden\, the Christmas tree is a work of art. It is created by Ian Hogg using more than 3\,000 lights. The tree will be lit at sunset and brighten the Art Garden through New Year’s Day. \nSponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.
URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/christmas-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Piedmont Arts\, 215 Starling Avenue\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Free Event,Children's Events,Crafts,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Town of Ridgeway Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Town of Ridgeway will be hosting its annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025. The much-anticipated parade will begin at 5:30 pm\, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will be in Ridgeway Park following the parade. \nThey will have pictures with Santa\, free cookies\, hot chocolate\, and roasted chestnut samples. The Magna Vista Choir will be performing on the gazebo. They will also have food and dessert vendors\, and will be selling Ridgeway Christmas Apparel.  \nThey will be collecting donations for the Henry County Animal Shelter. Please contact the Town of Ridgeway for list of needed items at (276) 956-2328. 
URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/town-of-ridgeway-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Main Street Ridgeway\, 92 Main Street\, Ridgeway\, VA\, 24148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Free Event,Children's Events,Outdoors,Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Ridgeway":MAILTO:jeananne.ridgewaytown@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Join Piedmont Arts for its annual production of the Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular at 3 p.m.\, Sunday\, Dec. 7 at Martinsville High School Auditorium. \nThere’s no better way to lift your spirits than with the music of the season delivered in full sound and spectacle by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. David Stewart Wiley conducts the Holiday Pops with all the magical elements you have come to expect — high energy\, familiar carols and lots of holiday warmth. \nEvent schedule: \n1:30 p.m. – Lobby and box office open\n2 p.m. – Auditorium opens\n3 p.m. – Concert begins \nFamily or individual adult WIC cardholders with ID receive free general admission. Tickets can be picked up at Piedmont Arts or at the door on the night of the event. Altrusa will collect non-perishable food items for Grace Network in the lobby during the symphony’s performance. \nTickets are $30 for reserved seating\, $20 for general admission and $10 for students in grades K-12. \nSponsored by Brightspeed. This performance is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/roanoke-symphony-holiday-pops-spectacular/
LOCATION:Martinsville High School\, 351 Commonwealth Blvd\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Arts & Cultural,Children's Events,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Free Genealogy Classes
DESCRIPTION:A series of four classes on genealogical research will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Bassett Historical Center on the first four Tuesdays in February 2026\n(3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th). There is absolutely no charge for these classes. When you sign up for the first class\, you will automatically be signed up for the other three classes. The classes are limited to 12 people\, and the class has already begun to fill up\, so please call the Bassett Historical Center at 276-629-9191 to reserve your spot! \nIf you are enrolled in these classes\, please call the Center if there is inclement weather\, as the class for that day may need to be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/free-genealogy-classes/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Bassett Historical Center\, 3964 Fairystone Park Hwy\, Bassett\, VA\, 24055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bassett Historical Center":MAILTO:bhcenter3964@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:African American Read-in + Family Day
DESCRIPTION:The annual African American Read-in + Family Day will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.\, Saturday\, Feb. 7 at Piedmont Arts. \nVisitors can view books on loan from the collection of Joyce and Kenneth Staples. A craft for kids and snacks will be available. This event is admission free. All ages are welcome. \nThis event is held in conjunction with the National African American Read-in\, a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together\, centering on African American books and authors. The initiative was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. It has reached more than six million participants around the world. \nSponsored by Brightspeed and Carter Bank.
URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/african-american-read-in-family-day/
LOCATION:Piedmont Arts\, 215 Starling Avenue\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Arts & Cultural,Free Event,History,Children's Events,Crafts,Multicultural
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SUMMARY:Free Genealogy Classes
DESCRIPTION:A series of four classes on genealogical research will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Bassett Historical Center on the first four Tuesdays in February 2026\n(3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th). There is absolutely no charge for these classes. When you sign up for the first class\, you will automatically be signed up for the other three classes. The classes are limited to 12 people\, and the class has already begun to fill up\, so please call the Bassett Historical Center at 276-629-9191 to reserve your spot! \nIf you are enrolled in these classes\, please call the Center if there is inclement weather\, as the class for that day may need to be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/free-genealogy-classes/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Bassett Historical Center\, 3964 Fairystone Park Hwy\, Bassett\, VA\, 24055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bassett Historical Center":MAILTO:bhcenter3964@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Free Genealogy Classes
DESCRIPTION:A series of four classes on genealogical research will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Bassett Historical Center on the first four Tuesdays in February 2026\n(3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th). There is absolutely no charge for these classes. When you sign up for the first class\, you will automatically be signed up for the other three classes. The classes are limited to 12 people\, and the class has already begun to fill up\, so please call the Bassett Historical Center at 276-629-9191 to reserve your spot! \nIf you are enrolled in these classes\, please call the Center if there is inclement weather\, as the class for that day may need to be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/free-genealogy-classes/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Bassett Historical Center\, 3964 Fairystone Park Hwy\, Bassett\, VA\, 24055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:Free Genealogy Classes
DESCRIPTION:A series of four classes on genealogical research will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Bassett Historical Center on the first four Tuesdays in February 2026\n(3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, 24th). There is absolutely no charge for these classes. When you sign up for the first class\, you will automatically be signed up for the other three classes. The classes are limited to 12 people\, and the class has already begun to fill up\, so please call the Bassett Historical Center at 276-629-9191 to reserve your spot! \nIf you are enrolled in these classes\, please call the Center if there is inclement weather\, as the class for that day may need to be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.visitmartinsville.com/event/free-genealogy-classes/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Bassett Historical Center\, 3964 Fairystone Park Hwy\, Bassett\, VA\, 24055\, United States
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