Upcoming Events         

Seniors in the Know and on the Go!

Thursdays at 10:00am.

September 9: Southern Area Agency on Aging. Linda Nolen will share with us some of the programs offered to seniors.

September 16: Contact Program. Find out about the services offered.

September 23: TBA

September 30: Growing and Using Herbs. Kris Landrum will give us information on establishing an herb garden.

Remember: All our programs start at 10:00. We break for refreshments around 11:00, and chair aerobics provided by the Martinsville/Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness starts at 11:30. Anyone who is not interested in the aerobics can socialize or visit the library to check out a book or use the computer lab to check e-mail.

Every Second Friday Is Music Night at Spencer-Penn!

(Concessions open at 5:00; Open Mic begins at 5:30; bands start at 6:30; $3.00 donation requested for admission)

September 10: Piney River Band, Southern Magnolia, Marcie Horne & Friends.

October 8: Rhody Creek, Over the Hill Gang, Country Boys.

November 12: Chords of Faith, Highway 61, Campus Tradition.

December 10: Tina, Herbert & Cathrine, Zepher Lightning Bolts, Fringe.

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Local growers display the fruits of their labor at the weekly Tailgate Sale.

Produce Tailgate Sale. Every Wednesday, 3:00-6:00pm, starting May 19, in lower parking lot. Setup is free; join us for some fresh, locally grown produce. PLEASE NOTE: In the event of rain and/or extreme heat, the sale will take place in Alumni Hall (the old gym), which is located at the rear of the Centre.

Yard Sale. Fri and Sat, Sept 3 and 4, 7:00am-2:00pm. At the Spencer Ruritan building. Free spaces available; donations needed. Contact the Centre for more information.

Giant 58 West Yardsale. Sat Sept 4, 6:00am to 2:00pm. Horsepasture Fire Department and the Spencer-Penn Centre. Spaces available; concessions available.

Patriots Party Meeting. Thur Sept 9, 7:00-8:30pm.

74th Annual Spencer Community Fair. Sat Sept 18 at the Spencer Ruritan Building. Brunswick stew, fried chicken, homemade desserts. Stew take-out or sit-down, ready by 10:00am. Children can join in games and horse and wagon rides from 12:00 to 3:00pm, and Don Smith and the Foggy River Boys will provide entertainment from 3:00 to 5:00. An auction will start at 6:00pm.

Spencer-Penn's Craft & Collectable Sale. In conjunction with the Spencer Community Fair. Sat Sept 18, 9:00am-? Spaces available inside and outside. Come hungry and enjoy the stew at the Fair. Come shop with us. Contact the Centre for more information and to reserve your spot.

Photography Club Meeting. Thur Oct 7, 6:30pm. Digital photography for amateurs. $12 annual dues. Call Jack Wood for more info at 276-632-4681 and visit his website at http://spcphoto.angelfire.com.

Spencer-Penn Quarterly Membership Meeting. Mon Oct 11, 7:00pm. We will be electing three directors to the SPSPO Board. The meeting is open to all members, and new members are welcome to join. Membership dues are $10 annually. Contact the Centre for more information.

James King Band, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change in concert. Fri Nov 5. Doors open at 5:00pm, show starts at 7:00. Advance tickets: $10; at the door: $12. Concessions available.