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Autumn Fire: Burning the Valley, Part 2
On Saturday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a program about the military campaigns within the Shenandoah Valley ... Read more
5 days ago by Alexa Massey.
LU Jazz Ensemble at Jarman Auditorium
On Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. the Long-wood University Jazz Ensemble will present a free concert at Jarman Auditorium on the LU campus. Admission ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Restructuring to serve you better
The Cumberland County Public Library is committed to serving the residents and visitors of Cumberland County. Whether you are checking out books or DVDs, stopping ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Fun for all ages
By Victoria Thompson Special to The Farmville Herald Whether one prefers the thrill of the drop tower or the peaceful calm of the carousel, a ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Total Terror coming soon
Starting Oct. 7, those looking for a one-of-a kind experience should head out to the Powhatan County Fairgrounds for the scariest indoor/outdoor haunted house in ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Library to hold book sale
The Friends of the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville/Prince Edward Community Library will hold a Fall Book Sale on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. This will ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
‘Autumn Fire: Burning the Valley, Part 1’
On Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m., Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a program about the military campaigns within the Shenandoah Valley ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Pastiche String Quartet
The Longwood University Chamber Music Series will present a concert of music by the Pastiche String Quartet on Sunday, Oct. 3. Free and open to ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Farm Safety and Health Week
The third week of September is annually recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, as fall harvest time is one of the busiest and ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Creative hay bale contest
The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee is welcoming individuals and organizations to take part in its annual Hay Bale Decorating Contest. For seven ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Movie Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
By Lauren Bradshaw Special to The Farmville Herald Shang-Chi is one of the best Marvel movies, period. I cannot tell you how much fun I ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Waterworks Players announces cast for The Odd Couple: Female Version
Waterworks Players is pleased to announce the cast for its fall production of The Odd Couple: Female Version. Set in 1980s New York, Unger and ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Balanced Living with Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent and increasing health issue in rural communities in Virginia. The Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agent ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
DAR Chapter visits grave of ‘Mother of Farmville’
Members of the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution visited the birthplace of the chapter’s namesake, Judith Randolph, at historic Tuckahoe ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Astronomy program planned at state park
The Crewe Astronomy Club will spend an evening gazing at the stars and learning about the night sky Saturday, Aug. 28, from 8 to 9:30 ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Two new exhibits opening at LCVA
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) will have an opening reception Friday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. for its newest exhibitions, ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals to begin soon
The Commonwealth Chorale is back. Rehearsals are set to begin Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. at Farmville Presbyterian Church. “After a year and a ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Federal backing needed for precision agriculture
Until the costs associated with precision agriculture become affordable, farmers are calling for support as they lead the industry’s transition to its future. Essex County ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
‘Odd Couple’ auditions scheduled
Waterworks Players will hold auditions for Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” (female version), with performances in mid-late October, to be directed by Don Blaheta. The ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Stars Under the Stars concludes Aug. 13
Stars Under the Stars concludes an abbreviated 23rd season Friday, Aug. 13, not with scares, but with romantic decisions in the air. The powerhouse trio ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
State Fair to return in Sept.
The State Fair of Virginia is back this fall, and organizers are excited to offer fairgoers their favorites. “This event holds a special place in ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
Garden Club returns to normal
Members of the Buckingham-Dillwyn Garden Club gathered for a regular in-person meeting at the Buckingham Arts Center Monday, July 12. Club member Glenda Harris presented ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
It’s great to see Farmville return to life again
Walking the streets of Farmville the weekend of July 17, one couldn’t help but think back to last year at this time when birds chirping ... Read more
3 months ago by Alexa Massey.
Fly fishing film festival is coming
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival, coming virtually to all of Virginia beginning July 15, features 10 films, six- to 16-minutes in length, from all ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
Garden Club gathers
The Cumberland Garden Club was hosted by club member Nell Spain in her home for its June meeting. The club enjoyed lunch prepared by the ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
High Bridge wins ‘Looking Our Best’ honor
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce presented the “Looking Our Best” award to the High Bridge Trail State Park on Wednesday, June 9. From left ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Report.
Sailor’s Creek Park to host history hike
As part of the “National Trails Day 2021” initiative, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a guided history hike with a Park Ranger ... Read more