The Arvonia Volunteer Fire Department will hold its spring auction, car show and swap on Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 341 Arvon Road, Arvonia. The Car Show and Swap is from noon-4 p.m. Vehicle classes include: 2000s, 1990s, 1980s, 1970s, 1960s, 1950s, 1949 and older, as well as trucks and a special/race class. Registration may be made in advance ($15) or on the day of the show ($20).  All vehicles must be registered by 2 p.m. in order to be judged. Awards will be given for first, second and third place in each category. Best in Show will be determined from the field of first place winners and a People’s Choice Award will be given. Swap-meet spaces will be available for $10. For more information see AVFD on Facebook or contact Chris Davis after 6 p.m. at (434) 282-6501. There will be food, music, T-shirts, prizes and a raffle. Important: no pets or alcohol allowed.

The monthly dinner meeting of the Curdsville Community Center, 1222 School Road, will be Monday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome; all are asked to bring a covered dish.

Saturday, April 23, is a special day of hope for the Town of Dillwyn. In preparation for the upcoming Relay for Life in May, there will be a Paint the Town Purple event at First Baptist Church of Dillwyn, 16989 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring guest speakers such as the Rev. Billy Swan, inspirational music, door prizes, cancer survivor workshops and refreshments. You will be able to purchase a purple bow for your home or business to show your support for Relay for Life of Buckingham. To purchase a bow and Paint the Town Purple, call (434) 983-7386. For additional information about Relay for Life, call (434) 978-7423 or email susannna.blauch@cancer.org

Spring is a lovely season in Virginia, but the litter that competes for attention along our roads and highways can spoil any view of redbuds, daffodils and dogwoods. You are encouraged to help pick up the trash and improve the view for everyone. Many thanks to all of you who already pick up what others have thrown out of their vehicles. It is not clear why some people spread ugliness and the hazards of trash, but together we can change this picture.

JANET MILLER, is a retired educator who enjoys poetry and painting. Her email is janet.miller@farmvilleherald.com.