Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Sandra Ownby, of Dillwyn, Ailene Snoddy, of Arvonia, Mary Snoddy, of Farmville, and Mary Hayes, of Crewe, all celebrating on Friday, October 24; Bethany England, of Dillwyn, celebrating on Sunday, October 26; Donna Miles, of Cumberland, celebrating on Tuesday, October 28; Rene Marion, of Cumberland, celebrating on Thursday, October 30; and George Branham celebrating on Friday, October 31.

Barry and Linda Miles, of Cumberland, along with Susie Taylor, of Dillwyn, and Patricia Woodfin, of New Canton, all enjoyed an evening meal on Friday, October 17, at a Cumberland restaurant.

James and Virginia Boyles, of Cumberland, visited in the home of Larry and Barbara Gray in Cumberland on Sunday afternoon, October 19.

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

Peggy Monocure, of Cumberland, visited last week in the home of Annie May Miles in Dillwyn.

Jane Cooke, of Brookneal, along with grandson Sam Givens, Susie Taylor, of Dillwyn, Patricia Woodfin, of New Canton, all joined in the 16^th anniversary celebrating of Barry and Linda Miles of Cumberland at a Richmond restaurant on Wednesday, October 15.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association will host their annual Thanksgiving Banquet on Saturday, November 1 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located on Main Street in Dillwyn. All members are cordially invited to attend. A complete buffet will be furnished by the association.

Following this there will be special music featuring Denise Hill of Dillwyn. Door prizes will also be given away.

For further information, contact President Barry Miles at home 804-492-5806 or (cell) 434-315-4181.

There will be a benefit Gospel sing for Bright Morning Star Church of Dillwyn at Hatcher Baptist Church, located on Gravel Hill Road in Cumberland, on Saturday evening, November 8 at 5 p.m. Several churches are co-hosting this benefit. Refreshments will follow in the church fellowship hall.

Union Branch Baptist Church, located on Bridgeport Road in Arvonia, will hold Food Distribution on Saturday, October 25, from 9-11 a.m. For further information, contact Pastor Maynard Jones at 434-286-3518 or Barry Miles at home 804-492-5806 or (cell) 434-315-4181.