Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to the following people: Cheryl Miles, Richmond, Sunday, Nov. 20; Stephanie Marion, Cumberland, Tuesday, Nov. 22; and Mathew Mahunik, Cumberland, grandson to Jane Cooke, also of Cumberland, Thursday, Nov. 24.

Barry and Linda Miles and Jane Cooke, all of Cumberland, along with Susan Taylor and Patricia Woodfin, both of Dillwyn, enjoyed a day of great food and fellowship in Richmond on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are sick and shut in Dillwyn and surrounding counties.

Victory Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Worley announces a new location for the home of the church at 157 Dove Lane, Spout Springs. Beginning Sunday, Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Following this, an old fashion Thanksgiving feast will be held at the Woodman Of The World building, 318 Harold St., in Appomattox, around noon. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. For further information contact Pastor Worley at (434) 942-4652.

The Cumberland County Community Food Bank, partnering with The Central Virginia Food Bank, a FeedMore program of Richmond, will be distributing food to Cumberland County residents, including Cartersville residents, on Monday starting at 11:30 a.m. until all food is gone at the old Cumberland County Elementary School Cafeteria next door to the gym, 1874 Anderson Hwy. You must have already registered to get food or you must see the director, Jerry Seal. All food recipients please bring bags.

Also on Monday, you may apply for USDA Foods if you have not already done so. Those of you that have already applied and have been approved will be able to pick up your USDA food along with your other regular food. For further information, contact the director Jerry Seal at 492-4207 or Barry Miles 492-5806.

Barbara Barone, of Cumberland, visited in the home of Annie May Miles, of Dillwyn, on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 12.

Cedar Baptist Church, 3932 Bell Road, Dillwyn, would like to invite everyone to its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday at 5 p.m. with a special Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m.

Do’s and don’ts of human food for dogs: Coconut is good for dogs because it strengthens their immune system and helps with hot spots, flea allergies and itchy skin. Also coconut oil or milk is safe for your dog but don’t give your dog the outside shell because it can lodge in their throat. Do not give your dogs grapes — they can lead to acute kidney failure.

Annie May Miles is the columnist for Trent’s Mill. Her email address is fatcat091@verizon.net.