The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to CommunityCalendar@FarmvilleHerald.com.

OCTOBER 19, 20 & 21

VIRGINIA CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Charley’s Waterfront Cafe, Farmville. 10 percent of the day’s profits benefit the Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF). Open to the public.

OCTOBER 20

HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2 p.m. at Longwood’s Speech, Hearing and Learning Services, 315 W. Third St., in Farmville. Those attending are asked to RSVP to (434) 395-2369 or shis@longwood.edu.

FARMING INFO SESSION, 10 a.m. at Central Virginia Community College. Call the Campbell County Extension Office at (434) 332-9538 or email Deborah Evans at drevans@vt.edu.

OCTOBER 20-21

BI-ANNUAL FALL TWICE IS NICE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT, 8 a.m. sponsored by the Prospect Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Clothes, books, furnishings, etc. Questions, call (434) 574-6538 or (434) 248-9218.

OCTOBER 21

FIRST LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, DILLWYN 8:30 a.m., presents
“Back to Basic Training Man Up 101.” Pastor John Bates, facilitator, Calvary Baptist Church, in Burkeville. Breakfast and lunch provided.

FALL STEW AND SALE, 10 a.m. at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Route 45. Stew, bake sale, book sale, fabric sale and quilt raffle. Stew ready to eat around noon. Cash only.

DOG WALK, 10 a.m. beginning at the Lee’s Headquarters pull off. All dogs must be on a leash.

MISSIONARY DAY, 3 p.m. for the Missionary’s of New Bethel Baptist Church, 14167 Farmville Road, Meherrin. The Rev. Dr. Sarah Coleman of Union Baptist Church, Crewe, will be the guest speaker along with her choir and congregation. Everyone is welcome.

DAYLILY CLUB MEETING, 2 p.m at the Butler Memorial Library, Chase City. Guest speaker will be Scott Elliott. Anyone can join us for this presentation. Please call Belinda Sheppard at (434) 294-4691 for more information.

SENIOR CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of The New Hope Baptist Church of Keysville. Everyone is welcome to come out and join us for this joyous event.

FALL WATERWAYS CLEANUP, 9 a.m. by joining the Friends of the Appomattox River. Meet at the Wilck’s Lake boat ramp for paperwork, assignments, and tool distribution. Rain date is Oct. 28.

FALL FOR TWIN LAKES FESTIVAL, noon. There will be carnival games, a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating in the campground, a hayride and more. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, please contact the Park Office at (434) 392-3435.

FALL FOLIAGE CANOE TRIP, 9 a.m. down the Staunton River. View the beautiful fall foliage and discover what causes leaves to change colors. Meet at the Staunton River Battlefield Clover Station Visitor Center, 1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA. For more information call (434) 454-4312.

MONSTER MASH, 8 p.m. sponsored by The Cumberland Fire Department Auxiliary. Must be at least 21 years old. A costume contest will be held for those who wish to dress up. All proceeds will benefit the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department.

WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST, 9 a.m. at St. Douglas Baptist Church. All are welcome.

OCTOBER 22

LIGHT OF UNITY FESTIVAL, at Farmville-Prince Edward County Library to celebrate the 200th birthday of Bahá’u’lláh.

WORSHIP SERVICE, 2:30-3:30 p.m. of the Heirs of the Living Water, LLC at Farmville Rehabilitation and Health Center.

GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT, 11 a.m. at Fitzgerald Baptist Church, 14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland featuring Smokey Wilson. Seating is limited.

ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICE, 2:30 p.m. at The First Rock Baptist Church of Prospect, the Rev. John Smith and his church Old Green Creek Baptist Church will be the guest.

MEN AND WOMEN IN UNITY DAY, 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 206 Cartersville Road. The program will feature performances by the Royal Supremes of Farmville and the Henley Sisters of Richmond. All are welcome.

MORNING WORSHIP, 11 a.m. at New Witt Baptist Church. The Rev. Kimberly Ashton of First Baptist Church, will deliver the message. Music will be rendered by the New Witt Male Chorus.

ROSE OF SHARON CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at the church, 1130 Plank Road, Cumberland. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate.

SHORT HIKE, 10 a.m. along the Battlefield Trail and learn about factors that determine leaf color while enjoying the beauty of the fall colors in the park. Meet at the Staunton River Battlefield Clover Station Visitor Center, 1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph.

4TH ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of Pastor Otis Johnson at Peaks Baptist Church, Prospect. A fellowship dinner will follow.

CONCERT, 4 p.m. at Mt. Zion 2nd Baptist Church, 3753 Green Bay Road, Green Bay, sponsored by the missionaries. Guest will be New Creations Gospel Singers of Appomattox. All are welcome.

OCTOBER 23

PROGRAM, 7 p.m. sponsored by Friends of the Appomattox River entitled “Fascinating biodiversity encounters in Appomattox River basin,” at the Farmville-Prince Edward Library. The presenter will be Dr. Sujan Henkanaththe of Longwood University.

OCTOBER 24

BIBLE STUDY, 7 p.m. every Tuesday at EMPOWERMENT Temple COGIC (formerly House of Prayer), 354 Wood Row Place, Pamplin.

BOARD MEETING, 11 a.m. of the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District in the conference room of the Prince Edward County Natural Resources and Agricultural Building, 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville. The public is invited to attend the meeting.

OCTOBER 25

SENIOR LAW DAY, 9 a.m., at the Farmville Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 200 W. Third St., Farmville. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, call (434) 392-8108.

OCTOBER 27

STAR AND PLANET GAZING, 8:30 p.m. at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. This event is free and open to the public.

OCTOBER 28

RAINBOW TEA AND HAT SHOW, 4:30 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Middle School Cafeteria sponsored by the Moton Museum.

TAR WALLET’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL, 2-5 p.m. at Tar Wallet Baptist Church, Cumberland. Bouncy houses, free games, Brunswick stew, etc. with trunk-or-treat from 4:30-5 p.m. All are welcome.

BIRDING WALK, 9 a.m. meeting at the Appomattox Wayside parking area.

STEW FUNDRAISER, noon at Fitzgerald Baptist Church, 14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland. Call (804) 492-5151 for more information.

ANNUAL MEN’S DAY, 5 p.m. of the Apostolic Faith Church of All Nations, 1358 Sheppards Road, Farmville. Guest singers will be the Royal Supremes of Farmville with Pastor Marvin Oliver of the Pilgrim Baptist in Amelia, VA.

GOSPEL CONCERT, 4 p.m. at Peaks Baptist Church, Prospect. The Prodigal Sons and Daughters will be in concert. All are welcome.

OCTOBER 28-29

4-H CSI MYSTERY CAMP, Campers ages 9-13 will get the chance to work with local law enforcement to solve several mysteries at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center, Appomattox. Contact your local extension office by Oct. 6.

OCTOBER 29

FIFTH SUNDAY SERVICE, 10 a.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church, corner of High & Randolph Streets. All are invited.

28TH ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of The Singing Stars Gospel Singers of Saxe at the Central Middle School, Charlotte Court House. For more information, call (434) 579-7644.

TRUNK OR TREAT, 5:30 p.m. at Payne Memorial United Methodist Church, 1 Stoney Point Rd., Cumberland. There will be games, crafts, food and lots of candy. We would love to see your costumes.

THE AGECROFT STORY, 3 p.m. at the Hampden-Sydney Atkinson Museum. Learn about how Agecroft Hall was moved from Lancashire, England, to Richmond, Virginia. Learn why T. C. Williams, Jr. chose the house to become the centerpiece of his new development, Winsor Farms. Open to the public.

OCTOBER 31

PUMPKINS ON THE PLAZA, 4:30 p.m. in Downtown Farmville. This event will feature pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, crafts, games, music, and more. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of High Bridge Trail.

NOVEMBER 1

DEMENTIA TRAINING WORKSHOP, 9 a.m. at the Woodland Community Center. Free and open to the public. Call 392-5005 for more information.

NOVEMBER 2

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 2 p.m. at Brookview.

NOVEMBER 4

PET ADOPTION, noon to 4 pm. sponsored by the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park at the North Carolina Monument pull off, Route 24 within the park. Attendees will be able to meet and interact with dogs from the local animal shelter.

NOVEMBER 5

SENIOR CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Jericho Baptist Church, 615 Franklin St., Farmville. Everyone welcome.

NOVEMBER 7

11TH ANNUAL BAPTIST WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, 7 p.m. at the 1st Baptist Church of Dillwyn. The theme is a continuation of last year’s program “ Arise, Shine for Jesus” focusing on our communities. Guest will be a representative from Madeline House.

NOVEMBER 10

FILM SCREENING, 6 p.m. of “Get Out” at the Moton Museum, 900 Griffin Blvd., Farmville.

NOVEMBER 12

ANNUAL MISSIONARY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at The High Bridge Baptist Church. The Faithful Redeemers Gospel Group will perform in concert. Missionaries are asked to wear white. All are invited.

NOVEMBER 14

4H AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, 3:30 p.m. Junior Master Gardner’s: The Culinary Edition in the Prince Edward County Extension Conference Room. Space is limited.

NOVEMBER 15

CANNING WORKSHOP, 9 a.m. at the Prince Edward County Cannery, 7916 Abilene Road, Farmville. Space is limited. Those interested are advised to contact Caitlin at (434) 392-4246 for more information.

DECEMBER 1

HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2 p.m. at Longwood’s Speech, Hearing and Learning Services, 315 W. Third St., Farmville. Topic will be new hearing technologies and solutions. RSVP to (343) 395-2369 or shis@longwood.edu.