The Buckingham County Woman’s Club will hold its annual Arts and Crafts Show again this year. It is open to the members of the club, schools and community. Artists and crafters are invited to join the club for this event. If you are new in the area or just taking up the arts, it is a wonderful time to show your talent in our community. It will be held at the Buckingham Art Center. Submissions for the event will be accepted on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 1-4 p.m. The Open House Reception, which features the works of the members, students and community, will be held Sunday, Feb. 18 from 1-4 p.m. Come by to view the exhibit, meet the artists and crafters, and enjoy light refreshments. The final day of the show will be held Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1-4 p.m. and from 4-5 p.m. Exhibitors will be able to pick up their work. The art categories include oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, needlework, crafts, crochet, quilting, knitting, woodworking and more. There is much to view at the exhibit and the joy of the students having family and friends view their fine work is a joy to behold. It is a wonderful exhibit for all to enjoy. For guidelines and any additional information, contact Agnes Cramer (434) 983-2115 or Sharon Andrews (434) 315-4231.

A free estate planning seminar will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Virginia Cooperative Extension-Prince Edward Office at 100 Dominion Drive in Farmville, co-hosted by Buckingham insurance agent, David Wise. From this simple, comprehensive presentation, learn how to: retain control of your assets; avoid probate and minimize taxes in wealth and business transfer; make provisions for your surviving spouse; keep your affairs private and out of court; protect your estate from creditors, predators and disgruntled family members; conserve your assets from catastrophic illness; and understand wills, revocable living trusts, and limited liability companies. Featured speakers include: James P. Seidl, business, estate and tax planning attorney of James P. Seidl Law Offices, PC; Thomas I. Hill, certified public accountant, certified financial planner®, of Hill & Davis, CPA, PC; and David R. Wise, agribusiness and farm insurance specialist of DavidWise. com Insurance LLC. You will receive free planning materials, free opportunity to speak with featured speakers and free follow-up consultation. Refreshments will be served and seating is limited. Please register by Feb. 9 by calling Shelda Daniels at (434) 392-4246.

The United Baptist Women’s Missionary and Educational Convention/Banquet celebrating the past, present and future achievements will be held Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Frances Redwood Center at 3 p.m. The theme is “Honoring our Buckingham County Authors,” to include: Minister Rosa Booker, Mary Swann Brown, Marcus Oliver, Michelle Jones Smith, Nancy Brown Smith and Charles White. Each author will have a brief presentation and a book sale/ signing. No tickets will be sold at the door. Attire is African-American colors, to include red, black, green and gold. For tickets and/or more information, contact Deaconess Joyce Booker at (434) 983-3019, (434) 547-7728 or Deaconess Lillian Smith at (434) 983-2935.

Cedar Baptist Church at 3932 Bell Road in Dillwyn would like to invite everyone to a Valentine’s Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. Fun and games will follow dinner. Singles, couples and families welcome.

SHERRI WISE is the columnist for the Buckingham Bulletin. She can be reached at wise.buckingham@gmail. com or (434) 983-1393.