Church and community events
Published 2:47 pm Thursday, January 9, 2020
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-FEBRUARY 23
BROADWAY FAVORITE, “Guys and Dolls” will be showing at Wolfbane’s indoor venue, 197 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, Jan. 30-Feb. 23. Thursday-Saturday, doors open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees, doors open at 2 p.m.; show begins at 3 p.m. Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets soon.
JANUARY 11
GENEALOGICAL WORKSHOP, 10 a.m. hosted by the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution at Greenwood Library entitled “Delving into your Family History in the Treasure Trove of the Greenwood Library.” To reserve your space contact Vicki Morris at (757) 434-0308.
STEW SALE, 11 a.m. at Darlington Heights Volunteer Fire Department. You can pre-order by calling (434) 248-6771. Hot, delicious stew is great on a cold winter day.
RABIES CLINIC, noon- 1 p.m. at 1913 E. Third St., in Farmville. All dogs be on a secure leash and cats be contained within a carrier. Hosted by Prince Edward Animal Control.
JANUARY 12
FIRST SERMON, 3 p.m. of Brother Henry Eppes will take place at Tower of Deliverance Ministry, 435 Four Locust Highway Keysville.
CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. for Peaks Baptist Church male chorus. Guests will include First Nottoway BC Men’s Chorus, Berean BC Combined Choir, Chase City, New Store BC Inspirational Choir, Buckingham and Troy Austin and the Spiritual Sons, Lynchburg.
NEW BEGINNINGS PARTY, 7 p.m. with CVA friends at The Inn on the Avenues, 313 First Avenue, Farmville. Bring a savory or a sweet bite.
JANUARY 18
GRASP PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Richmond Public Main Library, 101 East Franklin St., Richmond. GRASP advisors will provide free college financial aid counseling and assistance with completing the FAFSA, by appointment. Call (804) 527-7772 to schedule your hour-long appointment. More information is available at the GRASP website, www.grasp4va.org.
RABIES CLINIC, noon-1 p.m. at 1913 E. Third St., in Farmville. All dogs should be on a secure leash and cats be contained within a carrier. Hosted by Prince Edward Animal Control.
PILLOWCASE PROJECT, 1-2 p.m. at Farmville Library, 1303 W. Third St., Farmville for children ages eight-12 to learn about emergency preparedness and how to respond in the event of a disaster. Call the library at (434) 392-6924 to register.
GOSPEL BLUEGRASS CONCERT, 7 p.m. at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 25450 E. Saylers Creek Road, Jetersville, featuring Last Chance. Admission is free; a love offering will be taken. Refreshments available at 6 p.m. with concession supporting Sandy Creek missions.
JANUARY 19
COMMEMORATION SERVICE, 2:30 p.m. at First Liberty Baptist Church to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Kippy Lundy, pastor of Third Liberty Baptist accompanied by his choir and ushers. Lunch will be served.
JANUARY 20
TOWN HALL MEETING, 3 p.m. hosted by the Cumberland County Landfill Awareness Committee at the Cumberland County Community Center located at 11 Davenport Road, Cumberland. All are welcome to attend.
JANUARY 22
SPIRIT NIGHT, 5-9 p.m. at the Fishin’ Pig for Virginia Special Olympic-Area 12. Johann Greer, Area 12 coordinator, Bob “sunshine” Barnhill, team Barnhill and special athletes will be there to greet everyone.
JANUARY 24
MOAA TO MEET, 1 p.m. at the Riverside Café, 522 N. Main St., Farmville. All active, former and retired military officers and spouses/ widows are welcome to attend. Programs pertain to military interests and issues.
JANUARY 25
RABIES CLINIC, noon-1 p.m. at 1913 E. Third St., in Farmville. All dogs should be on a secure leash and cats be contained within a carrier. Hosted by Prince Edward Animal Control.
HOUR OF PRAYER, 10 a.m. at Tearwallet Baptist Church hosted by the Women’s Ministry. Refreshments will be served.
JANUARY 28
BEEKEEPERS SCHOOL, 7-9 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Extension Office near Lowe’s in Farmville. A hands-on session is planned for a date to be announced. Presented by Heart of Virginia Beekeepers. For more information or to register, contact Mary Jane Morgan at (434) 315-1433 or email wmorgan476@ gmail.com.
JANUARY 30
2020 TASTE OF FARMVILLE, 5-8 p.m. hosted by the Rotary Club of Farmville at the Firemen’s Sports Arena, 1328 Zion Hill Road, Farmville.
FEBRUARY 8
POLAR PLUNGE, in Virginia Beach in support of Special Athletes in Area 12, which includes Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties, in order to raise much needed monies for Area 12. To give, go to https:// impact.specialolympicsva.org/fundraiser/2459938.
FEBRUARY 15
2020 BIENNIAL WINTER GALA, 8 p.m.-midnight hosted by Longwood Center for the Visual Arts at 129 N. Main St., Farmville.
FEBRUARY 18
BEEKEEPERS SCHOOL, 7-9 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Extension Office near Lowe’s in Farmville. A hands-on session is planned for a date to be announced. Presented by Heart of Virginia Beekeepers. For more information or to register, contact Mary Jane Morgan at (434) 315-1433 or email wmorgan476@ gmail.com.