JANUARY 31 – Happy birthday wishes go out to Ella R. Snoddy, of New Canton, celebrating on Friday, February 1, Bonnie Worley, of Cumberland, celebrating on Saturday, February 2, Rachel Mays, of Arvonia, celebrating on Sunday, February 3, Gladys Toney, of Richmond, celebrating on Tuesday, February 5, Carolyn Whitehead, of Dillwyn, celebrating on Wednesday, February 6 and Glenna Mahunik, of Brookneal, celebrating on Thursday, February 7.

Pete Miles, of Dillwyn, visited in the home of his sister, Frances Smith, also of Dillwyn, on Tuesday, January 29.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are sick and shut-in.

Dot Brown, of Richmond, visited in the home of her sister, Ann Carter, in Dillwyn over the weekend.

Happy anniversary wishes go out this week to Luther and Barbara Davis, of Arvonia, celebrating on Friday, February 1, Jerry and Barbara Heifner, of Dillwyn, celebrating on Saturday, February 2, and Frank and Bernice Baird, also of Dillwyn, celebrating on Tuesday, February 5.

Thought of the day: Lord let us be humble and turn to you each day.

Spreading God's Gifts, Inc., a local non-profit home-grown faith-based ministry organization who assists working individuals or families in need, will host their first annual Sweetheart Banquet on Saturday, February 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Main Street, Dillwyn. Funds resulting from this event will help individuals and families in the hour of need. To reserve a ticket or for more information call 434-983-2269 or 804-492-5806 or cell 434-315-4181. Advance reservations not required but recommended. Co-sponsors include Hampton Inn and Suites of Farmville, Pino's Italian Restaurant of Dillwyn, Special Touch Florist and Gifts of Sprouse's Corner and Puckett Funeral Home of Farmville. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and bring a friend.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a non-profit organization, will hold their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, February 2 at 1 p.m. in Teresa's Place at Sprouse's Corner, Dillwyn. All members are asked to attend and plan to pay for their own meal. For further information contact president Barry Miles at 804-492-5806 or cell 434-315-4181.

Arvonia Christian Fellowship Church, located off of U.S. 15 North of Dillwyn in Arvonia on State Route 672, will host a gospel sing on Sunday, February 3 at 1 p.m. featured will be the Rev. Maynard Jones and The Jones Family of The Union Branch Baptist Church in Arvonia.

Following this there will be a message from God's holy word. A love offering will be received, lunch will be served in the church fellowship hall. Pastor Elsie Butler and the congregation would like to invite everyone to attend. For further information contact the church office at 434-581-1287 or home at 804-598-3577.