Listen every Monday through Friday at 12:40 PM for our Community Calendar of events.
If you have an announcement for our Community Calendar Mail it to WYTI 275 Glenwood Drive, Rocky Mount, VA. 24151 or Email us at wyti@wytiradio.com
William Fleming Class of ’75 50th Reunion
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Holiday Inn Tanglewood, 4468 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: 540-774-4400 (There is a block of rooms reserved for our class. You must call the Holiday Inn Tanglewood directly and request the William Fleming 50th Reunion rate).
William Fleming Class of ’75 50th Reunion (Click here to register!)
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – Join Us in Honoring Our Heroes
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with All Vets, Martinsville Speedway, and Henry County Public Safety to present the 2nd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Sign-in begins at 8:00 AM)
Location: Martinsville Speedway – Grandstand (Spectators may watch from the track) Come climb 2,071 steps—the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs—in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. This untimed, go-at-your-own-pace event is about honor, unity, and community.
Registration is $20 and includes an event T-shirt if registered by August 22.
Register here: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Registration is open until September 12. (T-shirts not guaranteed after August 22.)
Note: Children under 18 must register with an adult.
Water, Gatorade, and fruit will be available for participants.
All proceeds benefit Henry County’s Volunteer Rescue Squads and Volunteer Fire Departments.
Let’s come together as a community to remember and support those who serve.
For updates, follow the All Vets Facebook Page.
MARTINSVILLE CHAPTER #66, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Invites you to an Evening with Elvis Fundraiser- Saturday, Saturday, October 4 at 6:00 PM with a show, refreshments and featured (Elvis Presley Tribute Artist), Randoll Rivers. Seating is limited to the FIRST 100 donors, so make your $25 donation now reserve your seat at this Evening with Elvis. Proceeds used to support Martinsville Chapter #66 Charitable Purposes Put on your best Elvis or 50’s outfit, dust off those poodle skirts, black and white shoes, brothers come with your “FONZ” look with leather jackets and white tee shirts with sleeves rolled up and penny loafers – come and enjoy your favorite songs of “The King of Rock” as you have never heard them before. This will be a star-studded evening with Elvis love songs and music which includes refreshments, friendship, and most of all good fellowship.
Location:
Figsboro Ruritan Club
599 Hidden Valley Dr. Martinsville, VA 24112
For tickets please contact:
Sister KC Anderson (276-340-4237) – email: Kscott53@yahoo.com Jennifer Leonard, Worthy Matron – email: fuzzybunnies08@yahoo.com Donations: 25.00 per person (children 12- and under free)
Checks Payable to: Martinsville Chapter #66 OES
Send donations to: Martinsville Chapter #66 OES, c/o KC Anderson 358Snow Creek Rd., Martinsville, VA 24112
Please include your address and phone number for mailing the tickets back to you.
Deadline for tickets is September 10, 2025 (Don’t miss this great evening of fun!)
Saturday, August 30th
7:00PM – 10:00PM
Redwood Community Association Building
2445 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Fido’s BIG BASEMENT SALE to benefit the SPCA of Martinsville and Henry County
Come to 119 East Main Street in beautiful UpTown Martinsville for Fido’s Finds BIG BASEMENT SALE on Friday, September 5 from 10:00AM-5:00PM and Saturday, September 6 9:00AM-2:00PM for an incredible shopping experience! You save money and lives all at the same time because every penny goes to the SPCA. Thousands of items at bargain basement prices.
Fido’s BIG BASEMENT SALE | Facebook
Ham & Egg Breakfast – Bassett Volunteer Fire Department
September 6, 2025
7AM – 11AM
Bassett Volunteer Fire Department
$10 per person
Country Ham & Eggs
(Sausage, Bacon, Gravy, Biscuits, Pancakes, Apples, Coffee, & Juice)
This Breakfast will be held the morning of the Annual Bassett Heritage Festival.
2025 Senior Expo
Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 10am – 2pm at Essig Recreation Center
The largest FREE Expo in Southwest Virginia!
Enjoy food trucks, live music, giveaways, and vendors!
Rangeley Ruritan Club Country Breakfast
134 Calloway Drive
Fieldale, VA 24089
September 20, 2025
7:00AM – 10:00AM
Donations Accepted
Eat in or take out.
Proceeds go towards community projects.
Resurrection Catholic Church
15353 Moneta Rd
Moneta, VA 24121
540-297-5530
Friday – September 19th 8AM to 3PM
Saturday – September 20th 8AM to 2PM
Joyous Junque – Resurrection Catholic Church
Exchange Milling Company
West Franklin Mercantile
Foothills Farm Supply Caricature Artist
Baby Chick Giveaway at 1:30
Little Critters Traveling Petting Zoo
Saturday, September 20th 8 AM to 2 PM
Lunch Served 11 AM to 1 PM (While Supplies Last)
1380 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
2025 SML Walk to End Poverty will be held Saturday, September 20, at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 Road 888 in Huddleston. Pre-register to walk or run, 5K or 10K, and/or donate online at www.smlwalktoendpoverty.com. Event day (September 20) registration begins at 9 AM and the walk and run begin at 10 AM. Proceeds support Lake Christian Ministries’ programs and services that assist a growing number of local families struggling with poverty.
Savory September: Wild, Wild West
6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, Piedmont Arts – 215 Starling Ave. Martinsville, VA
Get ready to boot scootin’ boogie at this Wild West-themed fundraiser for Piedmont Arts.
Kick up your boot heels to live music by Matt Boswell, test your grit with Wild West-themed games and a 50/50 raffle, and sample themed dishes and custom cocktails prepared by local chefs, including:
- Anne Compson, Mary Compson, Brad Johnson and Janet Lewis
- Blanche and Tom Mahoney, Ester and Buz Schilbe and Barb and Guy Stanley
- Holly Burton and Tyler Lacy
- Kat and Dave Kitzmiller of Be Wiched
- Lori and Burr Fox and Julia and Blake Shumate
- Ouss Sahhar and Kerry Smith
- Page Beeler, Cindy Edgerton and Beth Sibbick
- Rachel and Shannon Cox and Donna and Jimmy McGarry
- Susan Critz, Judy Dashoff and Marty Gardner
- TAD Tavern
Suggested attire for the event is “Western flair,” so, dust off your boots, throw on some fringe and saddle up in your favorite denim, bandanas and cowboy hats. It’s time to boogie!
Admission tickets are $50 per person and include food and drinks. Raffle tickets are $20 each or $100 for six.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Volunteers for the Woolwine October Festival Community Apple Peeling from 8:00 am until. At the Woolwine Fire Department. Lunch Provided
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – Volunteers for the Woolwine October Festival needed at 4:00 AM start making apple butter at the old Woolwine Fire Department, 8:30 am – Fried Apple Pie Making in the cottage. Lunch Provided
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – Woolwine Annual October Festival begins at 10:00 AM and ends at approximately 4:00 PM. Located at the Woolwine Vol Fire Department Grounds in Woolwine VA. FREE Admission. Music by in playing order (each will play twice during the festival): Jordan T Morrison & the Foothill Boys, Larry Sigmon & the Virginia Girls and The Friday Night Band. Events: Music, Dancing, hopefully some Apple Butter to Sale, Bake Sale, Crafts, etc. Food: Hotdogs, Chicken BBQ Sandwiches, Fried Apple Pies, Desserts, and Beverages. Craft vendors welcome at NO CHARGE call 276-229-8241 for more information!
If you would like to reserve some apple butter you have 3 ways, contact any member of the Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department or contact the fire department thru their Facebook page or contact 276-229-8241.
Join us for our annual fall fair, featuring vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and the Spencer Ruritan’s famous Brunswick Stew! Fun begins at 10 and lasts until 3 p.m.
Vendor registration is open. Contact spencerpenn04@gmail.com for more information.
Admission to this event is free, but vendors and activities may charge, some cash only.
Handicap parking and shuttle available.