Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Linda Sue Lipscomb, of Cumberland, celebrating on Friday, August 29, Clarence Walters of Powhatan, and John Wood Jr., age 88, of Farmville, celebrating on Sunday, August 31, Shawn Gough, of Winginia, celebrating on Monday, September 1, and Michael Boyles, of Cumberland, and Dorothy Micklen, of Buckingham celebrating on Wednesday, September 3.

A special happy anniversary wish goes out this week to Alan and Tammy Gough, of Winginia, celebrating on Wednesday, September 3.

Elizabeth Stone, of Dillwyn, visited over the weekend with her daughter, Linda Seay, in Richmond.

Sympathy is extended to the Martin family of Richmond. Lee Martin, 90, of Richmond, passed away last week. He will be greatly missed by all.

Barry and Linda Miles, of Cumberland, along with Jane Cooke, of Brookneal, shared a meal at a Charlottesville restaurant on Wednesday, August 21.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are sick and shut-in.

Susie Taylor, of Dillwyn, and Patricia Woodfin, of New Canton, along with Barry and Linda Miles enjoyed an afternoon lunch at a Dillwyn restaurant on Sunday, August 24.

Reminder: This is officially the last holiday weekend of the summer. Have a happy and safe one. Labor Day weekend – allow plenty of time to reach your destination and buckle up, it’s the law.

Spreading God’s Gifts Incorporation of Buckingham is a non-profit local organization that extends help to individuals and families in their hour of need. All are invited to come and learn how to help by attending the organizations regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday evening, September 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of Buckingham County Public Library. All board members and interested persons are asked to attend. For further information, call 434-983-2269 or 804-492-5806.

Spreading God’s Gifts, Inc. will have a dinner and auction on Saturday evening, September 6 at the VFW Hall on U.S. Route 60 in Buckingham. Dinner will be served from 4:30-6 p.m. and include hotdogs, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, dessert and beverage for a donation. At 6 p.m. there will be an auction of new items. Bill Talbert, of Buckingham, will be the auctioneer. Funds resulting from this event will help individuals and families in the hour of need. All are invited to make plans now to join in for an evening of great food and entertainment. To pre-order meals phone 434-983-2269, 804-492-5806 or 434-315-4181. Walk-in are also welcome.

Jammin’ on the James is sponsoring summer concert series at Dorrier Park in partnership with the Town of Scottsville, Scottsville Chamber of Commerce, and Scottsville for the Center of Arts In Nature, the fourth concert in the series will be held on Sunday, September 7 from 5-8 p.m. featuring country music star Ashley McMillen of Morgan Town, West Virginia. All are invited to come and enjoy a day of fun in Scottsville. There will be no admission charge. Food vendors will be on hand. Further information, contact Amy Moyer at 434-286-9267.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 8 at 5 p.m. at Merk’s Place in Farmville. All members are asked to attend and plan to pay for their own meal. For further information, contact President Barry Miles at 804-492-5806 or (cell) 434-315-4181.