Buckingham News
Published 2:22 pm Thursday, December 13, 2012
BUCKINGHAM – The Town of Dillwyn is hosting its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 15, at 10 a.m. This year's theme is Home for the Holidays.
Parade entries will leave the industrial park and proceed from north on Route 15 through town, disbanding at Rosney Road.
The official reviewing stand will be at the train depot, across from Dillwyn Town Hall.
After the parade, Santa will make a stop at his temporary headquarters at the Town Hall. Kids of all ages are invited to come by and share their Christmas Wish Lists with Santa. And, don't forget to bring those cameras to catch that special Christmas memory.
Maysville Baptist Church invites everyone to a Christmas program, The Christmas Shoe Tree, on Saturday, December 15, at 7 p.m.
The story unfolds on the Christmas Tree Farm of Yule, Todd, and Carol.
In conjunction with this special Christmas program, Maysville Baptist is participating in Soles4Souls, an international and national effort to provide shoes to those in need.
Anyone who would like to join with Maysville in this project may bring new or gently used shoes to the program. Additionally, a $1 donation per pair of shoes will help defray shipping costs.
Maysville Baptist Church is located on Route 60, in Buckingham Court House.
On Sunday, December 16, at 6 p.m., Hatcher Baptist Church is offering a very special gift, a musical drama, Mary's Christmas.
Sure, most of us believe in Christmas, that's why we're busy decorating, shopping, and getting ready for the holidays. But, Mary wants to know, Do you REALLY BELIEVE in Christmas?
The cast includes the adult choir, youth choir, and other members of the church. Along with Pastor Cameron Cloud, they invite you to join with them for this evening of discovery-discovering the real meaning of Christmas with the help of Mary and a story that is sure to touch your heart.
Hatcher Baptist Church is located at the corner of Gravel Hill Road, Route 617, and Trents Mill Road, 622, at the Buckingham and Cumberland line.
The Buckingham Community Choir will present its Christmas Musical on Sunday, December 16, 3 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church.
This special gift of music promises to enhance the celebration of this joyous season. The Choir invites everyone to join with them as they Behold the Lamb, Born in a Lowly Manger.
Patricia Read, of Lynchburg, will serve as guest director for this concert. Also, the Mt. Propero Choir and their pastor, the Reverend Patrick Bland, will offer the devotional.
The Buckingham Community Choir is dedicating this meaningful afternoon of music to the memory of Otto K. Washington, who was a dedicated member of the choir.
Everyone is invited. Following the program, light refreshments will be served. New Hope Baptist Church is located in the Gold Hill area on Route 610, at 1909 Cartersville Road.
Students and staff at Central Virginia Christian School are getting ready for another special Christmas production, Christmas at Fort Faithful, on December 19, beginning at 7 p.m., in Jarman Auditorium at Longwood University. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
This musical drama not only celebrates the hope of Christmas but also honors our nation's armed forces. Fort Faithful is ideal for the entire family and everyone is welcome.
Tickets are $3 and may be purchased in advance through the school office or by calling (434)969-4810. And, they will be available at Jarman on the night of the performance.
On Friday, December 21, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Buckingham Agricultural Center, the Buckingham 4-H is offering youth ages five through 13 a day of creating Christmas presents, playing Christmas games, and enjoying other activities.
Cost is $15. Participants will need to bring a bag lunch and water. Pre-registration is required. Contact the Buckingham Extension Office at (434)969-4261; or email rclaboug@vt.edu.
Now is a good time for youth ages nine to 18 interested in showing livestock at the Piedmont Junior Livestock Show and Sale in May to find out what they need to do to participate.
Livestock include market lamb, ewe lamb, market hog, steer, and heifer or feeder cafe.
By calling the Buckingham Extension Office at 969-4261, or emailing rclaboug@vt.edu, you'll be able to find out what is involved, when to get the animal, and how to become part of the Buckingham 4-H Livestock Club.
Centenary United Methodist Church will host its annual Christmas Eve candlelight service at 10 p.m., Dec. 24.
The service will include scripture readings, music, communion, and wonderful fellowship.
The Centenary UMC family hopes you will come and share in this joyous occasion of the Lord's birth.
The church is located on Route 20 at 12247 S Constitution Route. Although the church has a Scottsville address, it is located in Buckingham. For more information, call (434) 286-3812.
The youth of First Baptist Church, of Dillwyn, will present the Children's Christmas Musical, Christmas-Where, When, and Why, on Sunday, December 16, at 7 p.m. After the presentation, refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
On Wednesday, December 19, at 7 p.m., the Adult Choir of First Baptist Church, of Dillwyn, will present its Christmas Cantata, Mary Did You Know?
“Please join us for this presentation of the Lord's birth,” shared a spokesperson. “We invite all to share in this experience and enjoy refreshments and fellowship with us after the program.”
First Baptist Church invites everyone to join with them as they celebrate the Nativity with a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Monday, December 24, at 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church is located on Route 15 in the Town of Dillwyn.
The Maysville Presbyterian Church Choir will present its Christmas Cantata during the worship service on Sunday, December 23, beginning at 11:15 a.m.
On Christmas Eve, Maysville will continue its tradition of joining together for a time of Carols and Readings during its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m.
Everyone is welcome. Maysville Presbyterian Church is located on Route 60 in Buckingham Court House.
Central Virginia Humane Society and SPCA, and Transport Buddies are on the receiving end of a grant from the Jessica Beath Foundation that provides spay and neuter services for dogs and cats at $10 each through February 28.
According to Sandra Everson Jones, they are currently scheduling appointments for this service. Once the appointment is made, which usually occurs within two weeks, CVHS and SPCA will advise participants so that they can bring their animals to the Beath Animal Shelter the night before the procedure.
On the next morning, volunteers, using a recently donated van, will transport the animals to the Ashland area clinic. Later that day, those same volunteers will transport the animals back to the shelter for pick-up by their owners, who will receive post-surgery care instructions for their animals at that time.
“Call now to have your space reserved at this great price,” shared Jones. “We will not be able to offer this low cost again, so we want to get as many animals spayed and neutered as possible while we are subsidized.”
To schedule your pet or pets for this procedure at this subsidized rate, please call (434)983-7387.
Likewise, if you would like to volunteer to help with this effort, please call Sandra. Volunteers are needed to help care for the animals the night before their surgery; assist with transporting the animals to the clinic, and helping with the post-op care upon their return.
With efforts such as this spay and neuter program, the Central Virginia Humane Society and SPCA hopes to make it more affordable for pet owners to provide their animals with the care they need.
In addition to the spay and neuter program, Dr. Powell Anderson, a member of the CVHS board of directors, is at the shelter from 12 noon to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday to administer vaccinations to animals.
DHPP vaccinations for puppies and DHLPPC for adult dogs are available at the shelter for $5; and FVRCP shots for kittens and FVRCPC for cats are available for $8. Rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs are $8.
Another project the organization has initiated is a food bank for dog food. Contributions may be placed in the dog food box located at Farmer's Food in Dillwyn.
Although the Central Virginia Humane Society and SPCA is unable to accept animals at the shelter at this time, they are welcoming volunteers, including those willing to foster rescued animals at their homes. Of course, monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.
The Central Virginia Humane Society is located off Route 20 at the Beath Animal Shelter, 899 Buffalo Road, Route 631.
The Buckingham County Department of Recreation is gearing up for the New Year with some great programs.
Men's Basketball: Registration is underway and will be open through early January for anyone interested in playing in the men's basketball league. Contact Todd Shumaker at 969-4242 for more information.
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball will begin in early January. For registration and/or more information call the Buckingham Department of Recreation at 969-4242.
Children's Gymnastics: The Buckingham County Recreation Department is offering gymnastic classes for children ages three through 14. Although the classes will not begin until February, the class days and times will be determined by the number of participants interested in the program. So, if you are interested in enrolling your child or children in these classes, please contact the Department of Recreation at 969-4242 to express your interest.
