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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 – DECEMBER 24

TOY DRIVE — The Eggleston Foundation and Prince Edward Elk’s Lodge #269 are hosting an annual Christmas toy drive. Toys can be dropped off Monday – Friday between 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., at Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Establishment, 914 S. Main St., Farmville. Toys will be handed out on Christmas Eve. For any questions, contact (434) 392-7000 or (434) 645-9292.

NOW – DECEMBER 28

RAFFLE TICKET FUNDRAISER — Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging is holding a Santa for Seniors Raffle Ticket Fundraiser. To get your ticket, contact Nikki Dean at (434) 767-5588. Drawing will be held via Facebook live on Wednesday, Dec. 29. You do not need to be present to win. All proceeds will benefit The 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event in conjunction with the Santa for Seniors Event.

NOW – JANUARY 26

BEEKEEPER’S SCHOOL REGISTRATION — The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers are hosting a bee-keepers school at the Prince Edward County Extension Office. School consists of four classes, Jan. 26, Feb. 8, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 from 7 – 9 p.m. plus a field day for which the date is not yet set. Fee includes all classes, field day and one book. For more information or to register, contact Mary Jane Morgan at (434) 315-1433 or email wmorgan476@gmail.com.

NOW – FEBRUARY 12

RAFFLE TICKET FUNDRAISER — Randolph District Volunteer Fire Department is raffling off an 8×8 Old Hickory Building donated by Wilck’s Lake Sheds. The building is valued at $2,500. See any auxiliary member or fireman or call (434) 547-3672 to get your tickets. Drawing to be held on Feb. 12, 2022.

DECEMBER 24

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE — Oakwood United Methodist Church located at 1291 Columbia Road in Columbia will host a Christmas Eve Service via zoom and in-person at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE — First Baptist Church of Dillwyn located at 16980 Oak Street, Dillwyn will be having a Christmas Eve Candlelight service. The service will include the Lord’s Supper, caroling and recognition of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ by candlelight. The service will be on Friday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. For more information or questions call (434) 983-3368.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE — Bethlehem Presbyterian Church located at the intersection of Bethlehem Road and County Line Road in Charlotte Court House will be host its Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24. All are welcome.

DECEMBER 26

CHRISTMAS SERVICES — Oakwood United Methodist Church located at 1291 Columbia Road in Columbia will host Christmas Services on Sunday, Dec. 26 including a 9:15 a.m. prayer group and at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, which will be zoom only. A worship service via zoom and in-person will be held at 11 a.m.

INSTALLATION SERVICE — The Bethel Grove Baptist Church located at 10844 Green Bay Road, Rice will hold its installation service for Pastor-elect, Rev. John Hurt Sr. on Sunday, Dec. 26. The service will begin at 1 p.m., with Rev. Stanley Wesley delivering the message. All are invited to attend and masks will be required for the service.

DECEMBER 27 – 28

AUDITIONS — Auditions for “Exit Laughing” directed by Dudley Sauve, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27 and Tuesday, Dec. 28 at the Waterworks Theatre. On stage roles include three for mature women, one male and one female, both studying for their Ph.D.’s. Backstage roles include stage manager, props, costumes, sound and lights. “Exit Laughing” production dates are February, 18,19, 25 and 26. All community members are invited to audition and support their local theatre.

DECEMBER 28

BLOOD DRIVE — St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The drive will be held from 1-6 p.m., at the church located at 1301 Milnwood Road, Farmville. Only prescheduled appointments will be honored. No walk-ins at this time. You can schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org.

DECEMBER 29

BLOOD DRIVE — The Farmville Rotary Club will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Farmville Train Station located at 510 West Third St., Farmville. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call (434) 315-2445 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org.

DECEMBER 31

WATCH NIGHT SERVICE — The Apostolic Faith Church of All Nations located at 1358 Sheppards Road, Farmville will host a Watch Night Service Friday, Dec. 31, at 10 p.m. The church’s pastor is Dr. Wendy Lyle-Jones. The guest speaker for this event is District Elder Betty L. Jones. All are invited to attend.

WATCH NIGHT SERVICE — Calvary Baptist Church located at 1144 William Hendricks Drive, Prospect will be hosting a Watch Night Service at 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31.

JANUARY 4

BEEKEEPERS MEETING — The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers will meet at 7 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Extension Office located at 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville near Lowe’s. Benjamin Marietta will do a presentation on electric fencing for bee yards. Also on the agenda is more info about the bee school. Anyone who has bees or is interested in bees is welcome. For more information call Mary Jane Morgan at (434) 315-1433 or visit Facebook or heartofvirginiabeekeepers.org.

JANUARY 5

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER GROUP — The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet in-person on Jan. 5 from 2-3 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church located at 1301 Milnwood Road, Farmville. The group will continue to meet on the first Wednesday of each month. For information Contact Marion Kyner (434) 547-7850.

JANUARY 22

LOSS AND GRIEF WORSHOP — Two Elder Guides are presenting a transitioning through loss and grief workshop to help those grieving the loss of a loved one or another significant loss in their life. Grieving is a difficult journey that needs support. This free workshop will be held at the Farmville Library, 1303 West Third St., Farmville on Saturday, Jan. 22 from 1-4:30 p.m. Call (434) 255-6103 or (434) 941-5647 to register or for more information.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

PARKING LOT SERVICE — Mercy Seat Baptist Church’s regular parking lot church service will begin at 11 a.m. starting the first Sunday in December, Dec. 5.

PIEDMONT CHURCH OF CHRIST — Piedmont Church of Christ located at 1405 North Main Street, Farmville holds Bible study at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, and the church service starts 10:30 a.m. The church also holds Bible study at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. The church has a free clothing giveaway on Thursdays from 1- 3 p.m. weather permitting.

JERICHO BAPTIST CHURCH — Jericho Baptist Church located at 615 Franklin St., Farmville will have indoor worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m., Facebook live service every Sunday and on WFLO 870 am radio every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11. Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor, III is the pastor.

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH — Cornerstone Baptist Church located at 18 Horsepen Road, Farmville with be changing it service times. The Church Service and Sunday School times will change starting in November through April 2022. Sunday School will start at 9:30 a.m. in the Pavilion and Worship Service will start at 11:00 a.m. Park and Praise as well as in-person Worship services on the second, third and fourth Sundays will continue. The church will still be following CDC COVID-19 guidelines.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Farmville United Methodist Church (FUMC) is offering a Grief Support Group for those who have suffered recent losses or losses long ago. This is an ecumenical group welcoming anyone who has experienced a loss. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 2 p.m. at FUMC located at 212 High St. Participation in the discussion while attending the sessions is optional. You can join the group at any time. Call Rebecca Maxwell (434) 414-4562 or Tracey Oddo (434) 392-4686 for more information.

CHURCH SERVICES — Beginning Sunday, Oct.10, Sharon Baptist Church in Cumberland will have three options to worship on Sundays: inside service at 10 a.m., mask required; 10 a.m. radio parking lot service on 89.7 FM. and YouTube service later Sunday afternoon.

FARMVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Farmville Presbyterian Church at 200 West Third St. will have in-service worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases again, the church is now requiring masks again during worship. Join us and Rev. Pete Smith Sunday mornings in person or enjoy the audio of our services on the church website. Video is available through the church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel (search for Farmville Presbyterian Church). For further questions, contact the church office at (434) 392-4243 and find the church on Facebook or YouTube.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION — Delma’s Pantry in Cumberland County will have curbside food distribution at Cumberland Middle School the second, third and fourth Fridays of the month at 9:30 a.m. each Friday. Senior boxes will be given out at the distributions.

AMATEUR RADIO MEETING — The Charlotte County Amateur Radio Club meets the first Sunday of the month at the Drakes Branch Municipal Building located at 4800 Drakes Main St. at 3 p.m. Any questions, contact Dan at (434) 210-8383.

VETERANS SERVICES — The American Legion Accredited Veterans Service Officers is available to see veterans and their family members at the Farmville VFW on the second and fourth Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Veteran Service Officers may be reached at (434) 414-6504.

OLD GREEN BAPTIST — Old Green Baptist Church will have outdoor and indoor worship services the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 11 a.m. until further notice. The Rev. Samuel F. Trent is the pastor.