Buckingham News
Published 3:54 pm Thursday, February 24, 2011
BUCKINGHAM — The Auxiliary of the Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department is hosting CASH Bingo on Friday, February 25, at the Dillwyn Fire Station. Bingo packets will be $20.
The games begin at 7 p.m. However, the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. so that participants will have the opportunity to fuel-up with some great bingo boosting food including burgers, homemade fires and desserts.
There are only TWO sign-up days remaining for boys and girls, 12 years of age or younger but age four by May 1, to register for this spring's baseball and softball programs.
Signups are scheduled at the Gene Dixon Sr. Memorial Park on Saturdays, February 26 and March 5, from 10 a.m. un-til 2 p.m.
If this is your child's first time participating, please bring a copy of their birth certificate. Registration fee is $40. Along with the registration fee, please be ready to supply your insurance information.
Before going to purchase baseball or softball equipment for your child, you might want to stop by the park and check-out the inventory of items, new and used, available for sale.
For more information about registration, please call Ms. Shelley Perkins at 581-3937.
Mt Zion Baptist Church, in New Canton, is hosting a Children's Ministry Day on Saturday, February 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for children ages 5 to 12 years-old.
With the theme Neighbor to Neighbor, the day will be filled with praise and worship. Activities include a Red Cross mis-sion project, craft, clown skit, puppet show, and prayer walk-all based on Love your neighbor as you love yourself, Leviti-cus 19:18.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and lunch will be provided.
This event is open to all area youth. Contact Barbara Snoddy at (home) 434-581-3132; (cell) 434-315-3812; or email bbj2p@virginia.edu for more information.
The final day of the 2011 Woman's Club of Buckingham County Arts and Crafts Exhibit will be Sunday, February 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. At the close of the exhibit, entries may be picked-up between 4 to 5 p.m.
Call Linda Lee at (434) 983-7026; or Mary Bradford, (434)983-9014, for more information.
The local board of the Buckingham County Branch Library in Dillwyn will meet at the library on Monday, February 28, at 7 p.m.
This is a joint meeting with the Central Virginia Regional Library Board and the Friends of the Library.
With hopes of moving forward with plans for a new library, the local board encourages public participation and support in the process.
The meeting is open and the public is invited. Consultants from the Library of Virginia, in Richmond, will be visiting and participating in any discussions.
Buckingham County Branch Library is located in Downtown Dillwyn on Route 15 at 1140 Main Street.
The Auxiliary of the Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department will host the Miss Buckingham Pageant on Saturday, March 5, at 7 p.m.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church at Glenmore is continuing its delicious tradition of a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. This year's event is planned for Tuesday, March 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the church.
The menu features pancakes, apples, sausage, coffee, and other beverages. Donations will be accepted for the meal.
So gather up the family, invite the neighbors, and join with the folks at Emmanuel Episcopal Church for this wonderful tradition that helps usher in the Lenten Season.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located on Route 602 at 7825 Howardsville Road, in Downtown Glenmore.
A Comprehensive Approach to Farm Business Succession Planning workshop series, with Peter Callan, is planned for March 10 and 24, at the Buckingham Extension Office. Each workshop will start at 4 p.m.
This two part series will provide an opportunity for farm owners and their families to learn about planning for the suc-cessful transfer of their farmland and business.
Topics will include Goals for the Future of Your Farm, Business profitability, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Tax management Issues and Business Organizations.
Cost is $15 per person for both sessions. This fee includes dinner on both nights, handouts, and materials.
Please call the Buckingham Extension Office at 434-969-4261 for more information or to register.
On Friday, March 11, friends of Dr. Powell Anderson are hosting an appreciation dinner for him as they celebrate his many years of service to this community and beyond.
In the summer of 2000, Dr. Anderson opened the Andersonville Animal Clinic. However, prior to his move back to his native Buckingham, he operated a successful veterinarian practice in Tampa, Florida.
In conjunction with his work at the Andersonville Animal Clinic, Dr. Anderson and his wife Lora are credited with res-cuing and finding homes for over 3,000 stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals in the area.
His good works also involve presenting educational programs in area schools and the community; rescuing wildlife un-der Virginia's approved guidelines; and, assisting in training for the county's animal control officers.
The dinner will be held at the Family Life Center/Gymnasium of the Nazarene Campground, 1151 High School Road, Route 690, across from Buckingham County Middle School.
Plans include registration at 6 p.m.; and, dinner from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. During that time, Cody Moss will be providing music.
After dinner, a program will feature tributes and presentations to Dr. Anderson. The evening will conclude with coffee and cake.
Tickets are $20 each or $35 for two; and, are available at many local businesses or www.transportbuddies.org.
Tickets are also available by contacting Betty Zumbro, Anderson Dinner Committee Treasurer, 1060 Pembleton Road, Dillwyn, VA 23936; (434) 983-3235; or czumbro@ceva.net
The Historic Village at Lee Wayside will host its annual Civil War Camp on March 26 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Featuring re-enactors, encampments, cannons, horses and more, the weekend offers a living history for visitors of all ages. Admission is free.
On April 2, at 2 p.m., Buckingham County will begin its 250th Anniversary celebration with a birthday party-and eve-ryone is invited.
The celebration will be held at Buckingham Courthouse and will feature two very special guests-Peter Francisco and Patrick Henry.
Festivities include music by the Fort Lee Army Band, Buckingham Community Choir, and the first and second grade chorus from Central Virginia Christian School.
Mark the date on your calendar now. You won't want to miss this one.
If you've taken the SKYWARN Spotter Class, here's an opportunity to further your knowledge.
A SKYWARN class will be taught at the Dillwyn Rescue Squad building on March 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is an advanced class for those who have completed the initial spotter class.
For more information, visit http://www.erh.noaa.gov/rnk/SkywarnMainMenu/SKYWARNFAQ.htm. This is a link to the frequently asked questions page for the spotter class.
To register, call Kevin Flippen, Buckingham's E-911 coordinator, at (434)969-7734.
