Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church, 14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland, welcomes everyone on Sunday morning April 29 at 11 a.m. to hear Southern Gospel Music at its best featuring “Smokey Wilson” from Concord. Come and join us for a great time in the Lord.

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting is held every second Tuesday unless otherwise announced at 7 p.m. in the Cumberland County Circuit Courtroom.

The Mount Calvary Baptist Church located at 1193 Cartersville Road, Cartersville, will be hosting installation services for Pastor Clifford Temple, Jr. on Saturday, April 28, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker Rev. Clifford Temple, Sr. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The 2018 annual Cumberland County Patriot’s Day Celebration will be held at the Cumberland County Courthouse on Saturday, April 28. The day will begin with a parade at 11 a.m. then noon to 5 p.m. enjoy food, games, crafts, re-enactments, bouncy house and child program offered by the Cumberland Masonic Lodge. Make your plans now to join us for this great day of fun for all ages.

Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church, 14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland, will have a stew fundraiser on April 28 at noon. Pre-order by calling (804) 492-5151. For more information contact the Rev. Barry Vassar at (804) 872-7574.

Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to the following people. Casey L. Ownby of Dillwyn on Friday, Ruth Blevins of Fairfax, on Saturday, Todd Worley of Cumberland, Bernice Baird of Dillwyn Nancy Fairchild of New Canton and Ray Martin of Dillwyn all having birthdays on Tuesday and Junior Midkiff of Cumberland on Wednesday, April 25,.

Don’t miss the 31st Annual Virginia Catfish Festival on Saturday from 4-7 p.m. at the Farmville Sports Arena 1328 Zion Hill Road, Farmville, sponsored by Southside Shrine Club. There will be bluegrass music by Country Proud and more. Lots of good food such as fresh catfish fillet, chicken fingers, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, buttered potatoes, barbecue, ice cream and beverages. Catered by Nixon Catering. Tickets available at C & L Machine and Welding in Farmville or any Shriners club member. All proceeds to benefit Shriners Hospital For Children.

A speedy recovery is sent out to all those who are sick and shut-in.

The Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1193 Cartersville Road,Cartersville, will be hosting installation services for Pastor Clifford Temple, Jr. on Saturday, April 28, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker Rev. Clifford Temple, Sr. Everyone is welcome.

Appomattox County Athletic Booster Club presents Appomattox Bluegrass Concert Series 2018 at the Appomattox County High School Auditorium 198 Evergreen Ave., Appomattox on April 29. “The Gibson Brothers” will be in concert. You can purchase tickets at Napa in Appomattox, F & L Market in Lynchburg and Taylor -Forbes Equipment in Farmville. You can also purchase tickets online at www.lynchburgtickets.com or www.appomattox bluegrass.com.

The 2018 spring Miles Family Reunion was held on Saturday, April 12, at Golden Corral in Midlothian. A nice crowd enjoyed great food, fun, fellowship and door prizes.

The Tucker family, formerly known as the Gospel Melody Singers from North Carolina, will be performing Southern Gospel Music at its best on Saturday evening April 28 at 7 p.m. at Belfast Baptist, 2169 Bible Road, Crewe. Pastor Walter Daniel Jr. and the entire congregation welcomes all.

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