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.

JUNE 27-29

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Theme: Escape to Athens. Thursday and Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

JUNE 28

DRIVER TRAINING, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to become a volunteer driver for non-emergency medical transport for seniors. For more information, contact Jordan Miles with Piedmont Senior Resources at (434) 767- 5588.

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1301 Milnwood Road, Farmville.

JUNE 29

BIG YARD SALE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Piedmont Area Veterans Council, 820 Longwood Ave., Farmville. Lots of preschool age clothes. The public may leave donations for office supplies used by the PAVC to prepare veterans’ casework. Key Office Supply has the paper and toner needed if anyone wants to purchase and deliver directly to 820 Longwood Ave. With your help we can keep this service operating for our veterans and their families.

FISH FRY, 5-8 p.m. at Darlington Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Dinners will consist of fried fish, coleslaw, french fries and hushpuppies. Come out and enjoy the fellowship and support your volunteer fire department.

JUNE 30

BIBLE STUDY, 9:45 a.m. at Farmville Baptist Church with worship service at 11 a.m.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 11 a.m. at Triumph. Pastor, the Rev. James W. Morris will preach and the church choir will sing. A fellowship luncheon will be served. Casual dress is encouraged. Everyone is welcome. The church is located on Darlington Heights Road in Prince Edward County.

GUEST MINISTER, 11 a.m. at First Rock Baptist Church of Prospect, Minister will be the Rev. Mary Alice Eldridge, associate Minister at the Baptist Union Baptist Church.

SHOE RALLY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Tearwallet Baptist Church, Route 60, Cumberland. Come out and support the church.

CONCERT, 7 p.m. at Rough Creek Presbyterian Church, 3 miles north of Phenix, Highway 727 featuring The Gospel Gals. There will be light refreshments. All are welcome to attend.

JULY 1

CURDSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING, 6:30 p.m. hosted by Cody Davis, director of County Emergency Management to talk about the newest plans for the fire and rescue squads. Fried chicken and barbecue will be provided. Bring a dish, your family and friends.

JULY 1-5

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at St. Douglas Baptist Church, Charlotte. The Rev.s’ Loretta Bailey and John Craighead will be the guest preachers along with a guest choir each night. All are welcome.

JULY 2

YMCA COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK DAY, 8-10 a.m. at the YMCA, Farmville. Share the work, share the harvest. Seeds and tools provided. All ages welcome. Stay as little as you like or as long as you can. For more information call (434) 392-4246.

JULY 3

FIREWORKS AFTER DARK, 4:30-10:30 p.m. at Farmville Airport, 130 Wedgewood Drive, Farmville.

JULY 4

CAREGIVER SUPPORT MEETING, 2-3 p.m. at Brookview at The Woodland, 2005 Cobb St., Farmville, to support families and caregivers of persons living with dementia. For information contact Marion Kyner at (434) 392-6106.

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION, 3-9:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill, Brookneal. Bring a chair. 10×10 tents are permitted. Food vendors on-site. No alcohol, camping, grills or pets. Fireworks will begin at 9:10 p.m.

JULY 6

100-MILE YARD SALE, 7 a.m. beginning at Chula Junction Flea Market Antiques and Collectibles on U.S. Route 360 in Amelia County.

BIG YARD SALE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Piedmont Area Veterans Council, 820 Longwood Ave., Farmville. Lots of preschool age clothes. The public may leave donations for office supplies used by the PAVC to prepare veterans’ casework. Key Office Supply has the paper and toner needed if anyone wants to purchase and deliver directly to 820 Longwood Ave. With your help we can keep this service operating for our veterans and their families.

SANCTUARY DEDICATION SERVICE, 3 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 837 Guinea Road, Farmville. All are welcome to come and join us as we fellowship, worship and praise God during this Historical Service.

JULY 7

HOMECOMING, 11:30 a.m. at St. Douglas Baptist Church, Charlotte. The Rev. Wendell Brown will bring the morning message. Dinner will be served. All are welcome.

JULY 8

POETRY READING AND RECEPTION, 5-6 p.m. at the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library. The winners of the NEA Big Read Poetry Contest will read their poems. A brief reception will follow in advance of the Friends Board meeting which will start at 6 p.m. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

JULY 12

SUMMER OUTDOOR FILM SERIES, dusk, at Crute Stage, corner of Main and Fourth Street, Farmville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Popcorn, candy and drinks will be for sale. No pets permitted. Rain date will be following evening.

JULY 13

RED, WHITE AND BLUE PICNIC, 6-8 p.m. at 315 Catalpa Lane, Prospect, site of the old post office and law office. Hot dogs, baked beans, chips, dessert, drinks and watermelon for a donation. Bring your own chair. The plan is to have some Prospect history presented.

JULY 14

HOMECOMING, 11 a.m. at Aspen Hill Baptist Church, Brookneal, with Pastor the Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. Dinner will be served. There will be no afternoon service.

HOMECOMING/REVIVAL, 11 a.m. beginning with the regular service at Monroe Baptist Church, Rice. At 2:30 p.m. homecoming services will begin with the Rev. Walter Fells of Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Farmville, along with his choir, ushers, deacons and church family. Revival will begin Monday with prayer and praise service at 7:30 p.m. and the preached word at 8 p.m. nightly. There will be different speakers and choirs each night.

HOMECOMING, 11:15 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Cumberland, with the Rev. Tim Woodson bringing the word. Dinner will be served. The Rev. Ollie Bolden of Petersville Baptist Church, New Canton will deliver the message for the afternoon service at 3 p.m. All are welcome.

JULY 14-19

HOMECOMING/REVIVAL, 11 a.m. at Jericho Baptist Church, Farmville beginning Sunday, with morning service followed by a fellowship luncheon. Evening service at 3 p.m. with pastor elect the Rev. Cetric Gayles of the Cornerstone Baptist Church accompanied by his choir and ushers. Revival service nightly at 7 p.m.

JULY 15-19

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Aspen Hill Baptist Church, Brookneal. Preacher for the week will be the Rev. Troy R. Anderson, pastor of St. Mary’s Baptist Church of Amherst. Different choirs will render the music each night. Come and be blessed.

JULY 16

YMCA COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK DAY, 8-10 a.m. at the YMCA, Farmville. Share the work, share the harvest. Seeds and tools provided. All ages welcome. Stay as little as you like or as long as you can. For more information call (434) 392-4246.

JULY 17-19

REVIVAL, 8 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Cumberland with the Rev. Sam Trent of Old Green Creek Baptist Church, Farmville. A different choir will perform each night. Prayer and praise service will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

JULY 21

ANNUAL DAY, 11 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 387 Guinea Road, Farmville hosted by the Pastor’s Aide Ministry. This year’s theme is “Are You Serving Wholeheartedly?” with the scripture reference Romans 12:1- 12. The Rev. Silas Blanton, Associate Minister of Sharon Baptist Church, Farmville, will deliver the preached word.

JULY 26-28

CAMP LOUD & CLEAR for youth ages 8 and older who are deaf or hard-of-hearing at Holiday Lake 4-H Center. Contact Jake for more information.

JULY 28

HOMECOMING, 11 a.m. at High Bridge Baptist Church with a dual sermon by Pastor’s Reginald and Eva Hurt. The Rev. Dr. Irene B. Allen and choir of Mt. Gazerine Baptist Church, Blackstone, will provide the service at 2:30 p.m.

JULY 28-AUGUST 2

HOMECOMING/REVIVAL, 11 a.m. service with Pastor Carrington at Tearwallet Baptist Church. Dinner will be served with a service to follow at 3 p.m. Revival will begin Monday with different speakers, choirs and ushers each night.

HOMECOMING/REVIVAL, 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Jetersville with Pastor, the Rev. Marvin Oliver delivering the morning sermon. Lunch will be served. An afternoon service will begin at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Damion T. Batts of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Blackstone accompanied by his church family. Revival will begin on Monday with prayer and praise service at 7:30 p.m. and worship service at 8 p.m. There will be different pastors each night. All are welcome.