Church and community events
Published 7:46 am Thursday, April 12, 2018
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.
APRIL 13
RECEPTION, 5-7 p.m. for local artist June Martin Taylor at the Pamplin Depot. Her work is currently displayed in the Community Room of the Pamplin Depot where it will remain through the month of April. Light refreshments will be served.
APRIL 14
CHOIR WORKSHOP, 10 a.m.-noon at Pilgrim Baptist Church with Sister Stacy Craig of the West Hill Baptist Church, instructor.
APPOMATTOX OYSTER AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, sponsored by The Appomattox County Historical Society. The event will feature more than 30 vendors, various food items and product tastings. There will be activities for adults and children.
SENIOR SAINTS APPRECIATION SERVICE, 2 p.m. at Fork Union Baptist Church, Buckingham. Theme, “In All Things Give Thanks,” we will be recognizing our members that are 80 years and older. The Rev Dr. Robert Perkins will be the guest minister and Mighty Men of Mt Zion will be the guest choir.
DOG WALK, 10 a.m. beginning at the Appomattox Wayside pull off. Wear appropriate shoes for walking in the woods. All dogs must be on a leash.
FAMILY FUN DAY, all day at Buckingham library to share flower- themed activities.
GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA, 2-5 p.m. at Elk’s Hall, Main Street, Farmville, sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Farmville Alumnae Chapter. DJ, food, door prizes and much more.
APRIL 15
YOUTH WORSHIP SERVICE, 10 a.m. at Tearwallet Baptist Church, Route 60, Cumberland. Guest speaker, Jovan Petty. All are welcome.
ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of the Missionary Ministry of Sulphur Spring Baptist Church. Guest speaker the Rev. Samuel Trent, pastor of Old Green Creek Baptist Church, Farmville and Morrison Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House. Please wear white. Refreshments will be served.
BASKET BINGO, 2-4 p.m. at the Abilene Community Center, next to Beulah United Methodist Church, 12123 County Line Road, Keysville. For information or tickets call (434) 547-7490.
MUSIC MINISTRY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at First Liberty Baptist Church. Guest speaker the Rev. Mary A. Eldridge, Associate Pastor, Baptist Union Baptist Church and the Baptist Union Baptist Church choir will render the music. Meal will be served.
DEACONESS BOARD ANNUAL DAY, 3 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 16 Horsepen Road, Farmville. Special guest will be the singing preacher Pastor Patsy Taylor of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome.
APRIL MEETING, 2 p.m. of the Cumberland County Historical Society at the museum, old clerk’s office, at Cumberland Courthouse.
ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of the Voices of Praise Youth Choir of Jericho Baptist Church, 615 Franklin St. Guests will be Cellar Creek Youth Choir of Blackstone and Fourth Mount Zion Youth Choir from Crewe. All are welcome.
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS, 3 p.m. at Lady of Peace Catholic Church, corner of Arleigh Avenue and River Road.
APRIL 16
CONVERSATIONS BEFORE CRISIS WORKSHOP, 4-5 p.m. at Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library. The workshop will guide participants in reflecting on what kind of health care they would want in a crisis situation. RSVP required, email ahayes-bowman@newcenturyhospice. com or call (434) 395-1042.
SPRING REVIVAL, 7:30 p.m. at Union Branch Baptist Church of Arvonia. Different speakers and choirs each night. Everyone is welcome.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Upper Room Baptist Church, Tuggle Road, Farmville. We will enjoy board games and fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
MEETING, 6 p.m. of The Prince Edward County branch of the NAACP at the SCOPE building in Farmville. All are welcome.
MOVIE MATINEE, noon-2 p.m. at Farmville library featuring “Charlotte’s Web.” Bring lunch or snack.
APRIL 16-20
INAUGURAL SENIOR TEA, noon, sponsored by Piedmont Senior Resources. Ladies wear colorful hats and men wear your best suit. Call (434) 767-5588 for dates and locations.
APRIL 17
FARMVILLE PRINCE EDWARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 7 p.m. will meet at the Farmville Train Station. Free and open to the public.
STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. at Buckingham library, children ages 0-5.
LUNCH AND LEARN, 1 p.m. at Buckingham library. Bring a lunch.
APRIL 18
STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Farmville library for children ages 0-5.
MOVIE MATINEE, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Farmville library. Bring your own lunch.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY, 3:30-5 p.m. at Farmville library.
DIABETES WORKSHOP, 2-4 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Extension conference room, 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville.
APRIL 19
NARFE CHAPTER 2080, 11:30 a.m. will meet at the Centra PACE facility, 1530 South Main St., Farmville. All current and retired federal employees and their guests are invited to attend. RSVP to Duane Benton on (434) 315-0060.
BLOOD DRIVE, 2 p.m. at Cumberland High School, 15 School Road.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY, 3:30-5 p.m. at Farmville library.
APRIL 20
KIDNEY CARE CLASS, 11 a.m. at 500 Sunchase Blvd., Farmville, sponsored by Fresenius Kidney Care to discuss treatment options for patients with chronic kidney disease. Contact Matt Davis at (434) 392- 8846 for more information.
DATE CHANGE, for the regular scheduled meeting of the Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Board has been changed to April 20, 1 p.m. at the jail in the conference center.
BLOOD DRIVE, 2:30 p.m. at Buckingham County High School, 98 Fannie White Road.
FRIDAY MOVIE, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. at Buckingham library featuring “The Lorax.”
APRIL 21
ONE DAY REUNION, of the Moton/Prince Edward County School Alumni Association at Twin Lakes State Park, Cedar Crest Conference Center, Burkeville. For more information contact Cornell and Elsie Walker (434) 392-4888, Rebecca Randolph (434) 736-8017 or Mickie Carrington (434) 392-5599.
7th SECOND CHANCE 5K MISSION RUN, 8 a.m. Register online at runsignup.com/Race/ VA/Cartersville/SecondChance5KMission- Run. Proceeds benefit Cartersville Baptist Missions. Registrations accepted until the race begins. A great community event for all ages. Race will begin at the Cartersville Ruritan House, 2275 Cartersville Road, Cartersville.
SENIOR CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Tearwallet Baptist Church, Route 60, Cumberland. Guest choirs from local churches.
HISTORY WALK, 10 a.m. starting at the North Carolina Monument pull off. Dress accordingly for an outdoor walk, and wear comfortable shoes.
VOLUNTEER FISHING TOURNAMENT, 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. sponsored by Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department at the Sandy River Reservoir in Prince Edward County. To learn more, contact Marcus Ayoub at HSVFDsecretary@ gmail.com or (703) 625- 7400.
CRUISE-IN, 4-8 p.m. sponsored by The Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club at the parking lot between Tractor Supply and the old Schewel’s parking lot.
STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at Farmville library for children ages 0-5.
LEGO CLUB, 1:30- 3 p.m. at Farmville library. Children ages 12 and under.
OZOBOTS, 3:30-4:45 p.m. at Farmville library. Children ages 8 and older can drop in to experiment with these robots and learn the basics of coding.
APRIL 22
100 MEN IN SUITS, 3 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Minister Cetric Gayles from Jericho Baptist Church will be the guest preacher for the occasion.
MISSIONARY MINISTRY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Prospect. Denise & The Traveling Aires will be in concert.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 11 a.m. at Monroe Baptist Church. The Rev. Walter Fells, Pastor of the Mercy Seat Baptist Church, in Hampden- Sydney, will bring forth the word. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
INAUGURAL BARBARA JOHNS DAY CELEBRATION, 1-5 p.m. at the Firemen’s Sports Arena. This event is free and open to the public.
APRIL 25
FULL CIRCLE 4-H CLUB MEETING, 3-4:15 p.m. for ages 8-14 at 1751 Lockett Road, Rice.
APRIL 28
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER, 4-7 p.m. sponsored by Pamplin No. 58 at Old Pamplin Fire House. Eat in or take out. Delicious baked goods will be available for sale.
STEW FUNDRAISER, noon at Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church. Pre-order by calling (804) 492-5151.
FISH FRY, 5-7 p.m. sponsored by The United Methodist Men of the Prince Edward Charge at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5083 Mt. Pleasant Road, Meherrin.
APRIL 29
SPECIAL MUSIC, 11 a.m. by Smokey Wilson Gospel during the morning worship service at Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church.