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.

NOW – APRIL 27-28

SPRING BOOK SALE, of The Friends of the Farmville Prince Edward Community Library will be held Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

APRIL 27

MONTHLY LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM, 1 p.m. of the local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America at the Riverside Cafe, Farmville. All military officers (retired or active) and spouses, widows and widowers are welcome. Contact Joe Williams (434) 969-5699 for more information.

APRIL 27-30

MARK AND TRINA HANKINS, 7 p.m. nightly, at Freedom Word Church, 3187 Richmond Hwy., Spout Spring. Child care services provided.

APRIL 28

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER, 4-7 p.m. sponsored by Pamplin No. 58 at Old Pamplin Fire House. Eat in or takeout. Delicious baked goods will be available for sale. Hope you can join us.

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.

BARBECUE SUPPER, 4-7 p.m. at Red Oak Excavating sponsored by the Relay team “Friends for a Cure.” All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets can be purchased from any Relay team member or at the door.

WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST, 9 a.m. at Mossingford Baptist Church, Saxe, Speaker, Dr. Hezteine Foster, professor and educator.

ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of The Rocky Mount Dancers of Praise at Rocky Mount Baptist Church. There will be several Praise Dance Ministry on the program. All are welcome

MEMORIAL WALK, 10 a.m. sponsored by The Women At The Well Ministries in memory of Michaela and Tyauna Woodson at the Cumberland County High School track field, on Highway 60 in Cumberland. For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Jessie Woodson-Johnson at (434) 390-7577.

COMMUNITY STEW FUNDRAISER, at Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church, 14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland, Stew can be pre-ordered by calling (804) 492-5151.

APRIL 29

SPECIAL MUSIC, 11 a.m. by Smokey Wilson Gospel during the morning worship service at Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church.

CONCERT, 7 p.m. featuring Bill Joyner and the Gospel Express at Rough Creek Presbyterian Church. Light refreshments following the concert. All are welcome. The church is located 3 miles north of Phenix on Highway 727.

IN HATS PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Peaks Baptist Church, 1948 Peaks Road, Prospect. Guest, First Lady Sister Dennine J. Smith of Second Missionary Baptist Church, Kokomo, Indiana. Peaks Baptist Male Chorus will render the music.

YOUTH CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of the Antioch Baptist Church, Keysville. Everyone is welcome to come out and worship with us.

MISSION DAY, 3 p.m. of the Cumberland Missionary and Educational Conference at Bright Hope Center. All are welcome.

COMMUNITY HYMN SING, 3 p.m. of the Buckingham Community Choir at New Hope Baptist Church. All funds raised will go to the preservation project of Alexander Hill Baptist Church. This building is now on the historical register. New Hope is located at 1909 Cartersville Road, in the Gold Hill section of Buckingham.

MAY 1

BEEKEEPERS TO MEET, 7 p.m. The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers at the Prince Edward County Extension Office across from Lowe’s in Farmville. Everyone welcome. For more information call Mary Jane Morgan at (434) 315-1433 or visit Facebook or our website: heartofvirginiabeekeepers.org .

MAY 3

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 2-3 p.m. for families and caregivers with Alzheimers at The Woodland, 2005 Cobb St., Farmville.

FIRST THURSDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE, 7 p.m. at Mt. Zion 2nd Baptist Church, 3753 Green Bay Road. Guest, Pastor Winston Bland of New Witt Baptist accompanied by his choirs. Everyone welcome.

MAY 5

THE GREAT FARMVILLE DUCK DERBY, 5,000 rubber ducks will set sail on the Appomattox with a destination of Riverside park. All proceeds will benefit the partners of The United Way of Prince Edward County. You can purchase a duck or a quack pack at the Chamber office.

A RACY AFFAIR, a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser at J&J Treeland in Prospect. This is Piedmont Senior Resources biggest fundraiser, raising money to keep seniors across surrounding counties safe and secure in their homes. For more information, call PSR at (434) 767-5588.

ORDINATION SERVICE, 3 p.m. for Minister Eurika Tyree at Rocky Mount Baptist Church. The Rev. Patrick Bland, pastor of Mount Pero Baptist Church, Powhatan, will be the guest preacher. All are welcome.

OPEN HOUSE, 8:30 a.m. of the High Bridge Railroad Club during the Heart of Virginia Festival at 106 Fourth St. (in the basement of Crute Stage) in downtown Farmville. Admission is free. For more information, contact Rod Vance at (434) 392-5100 or visit our website at www.sites.google.com/site/HBRRClub.

CANDIDATES FORUM, 1 p.m. at Appomattox High School, 198 Evergreen Ave., Appomattox. Contact lynchburgyr@gmail.com for information or to reserve an exhibitor table.

OUTDOOR ARTS FESTIVAL, High Street on the Longwood campus.

MAY 6

USHER’S ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church. Guest preacher the Rev. Cetric Gayles, Associate Minister of Jericho Baptist Church. The guest choir will be the New Bethel Community Male Chorus. All are welcome.

90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 11 a.m. at Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church, 14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland. Special music, speakers and potluck luncheon.

MISSION DAY, 3 p.m. at First Liberty Baptist Church. A fellowship meal will follow worship service.

FUNDRAISING CONCERT, 6 p.m. by Sandy Creek Gospel Bluegrass Band at Burkeville Baptist Church to raise funds for Global Partners in Peace & Development to install clean water wells to villages in Southeastern India. Refreshments to follow.

MAY 6-7

SPRING REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist, Jetersville, off Highway 307 on North 616. Sunday, the Rev. Clyde Sheldon, music Smokey Wilson; Monday, the Rev. Mike Texaria, music Sandy Creek Gospel.

MAY 7-11

FREE LAY RESCUER TRAINING, 10-11:30 a.m. at Crossroads, 214 Bush River Drive, Farmville. Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with administration of naloxone.

SPRING REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Cedar Baptist Church, 3932 Bell Road, Dillwyn with Rev. Jerry Gray from Iva, South Carolina as their guest speaker.

MAY 9

FULL CIRCLE 4-H CLUB MEETING, 3-4:15 p.m. for ages 8-14 at 1751 Lockett Road, Rice.

MAY 11

FREE MOVIE NIGHT, 6 p.m. sponsored by Full Circle 4-H Club at 1751 Lockett Road, Rice. Hot dogs and snacks available for sale.

MAY 12

FIRST FLYERS FLIGHT RALLY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Farmville Regional Airport.

FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. at Payne Memorial Methodist Church, Cumberland on the second Saturday in May, June, August and September. Variety of items from locals. Food and drinks available. For information call Lisa Davis at (804) 387-2356 or lisa.blanton62@gmail.com.

RAINBOW TEA, 3 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church fellowship hall.

MAY 13

PREACHING, 11 a.m. at Forest Baptist Church, Meherrin will be the Rev. Curtis Hedgemenat Sunday’s, May 13, 20, and 27. All are welcome.

MAY 20

21ST FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 11 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 837 Guinea Road. This year’s theme is “Unity.” Pastor Watson will deliver the morning message. All are welcome.

OPEN HOUSE AND COMMUNITY TEA, 2-5 p.m. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville at 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham. Refreshments, tour, yoga demonstrations, solar, sustainable solutions and more. All are welcome.

MAY 21

CUMBERLAND MOBILE PANTRY, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Monday of the month at the Cumberland Community Center complex cafeteria. Available on a need basis to those residing in Cumberland County. Please have an ID and current Cumberland address if available when registering.

MAY 27

DEACONESS AND MISSIONARY MINISTRY, 3 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 837 Guinea Road. Guest choir, New Creations. All members are asked to wear a color of the rainbow. All are welcome.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY, 3 p.m. at Peaks Baptist Church, 1948 Peaks Road, Prospect. Guest, United Gospel Singers, Chase City.

JUNE 12

FREE LAY RESCUER TRAINING, 10-11:30 a.m. at Crossroads, 214 Bush River Drive, Farmville. Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with administration of naloxone.

JUNE 15-17

CLOVERBUD CAMP at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. Ages 5-8. Contact Jake at (434) 392-4246 for more information.

JUNE 25-29

4-H SUMMER CAMP for youth ages 9-13 as of September. 30. Sign-up day May 26 at Prince Edward Extension Office, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed. Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension. Call Jake, (434) 392-4246.

JULY 10

FREE LAY RESCUER TRAINING, 10-11:30 a.m. at Crossroads, 214 Bush River Drive, Farmville. Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with administration of naloxone.