Church and community events

Published 12:13 pm Thursday, May 3, 2018

The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to CommunityCalendar@FarmvilleHerald.com.

MAY 4

S’MORE STARS, 7 p.m. at High Bridge Trail, Camp Paradise.

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MAY 5

THE GREAT FARMVILLE DUCK DERBY, 5,000 rubber ducks will set sail on the Appomattox with a destination of Riverside park. All proceeds will benefit the partners of The United Way of Prince Edward County. You can purchase a duck or a quack pack at the Chamber office.

A RACY AFFAIR, a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser at J&J Treeland in Prospect. This is Piedmont Senior Resources biggest fundraiser, raising money to keep seniors across surrounding counties safe and secure in their homes. For more information, call PSR at (434) 767-5588.

ORDINATION SERVICE, 3 p.m. for Minister Eurika Tyree at Rocky Mount Baptist Church. The Reverend Patrick Bland, Pastor of Mount Pero Baptist Church, Powhatan, will be the guest preacher. All are welcome.

OPEN HOUSE, 8:30 a.m. Of the High Bridge Railroad Club during the Heart of Virginia Festival at 106 Fourth Street (in the basement of Crute Stage) in downtown Farmville. Admission is free. For more information, contact Rod Vance at (434) 392-5100 or visit our website at www.sites.google.com/site/HBRRClub.

CANDIDATES FORUM, 1 p.m. at Appomattox High School, 198 Evergreen Ave., Appomattox. Contact lynchburgyr@gmail.com for information or to reserve an exhibitor table.

OUTDOOR ARTS FESTIVAL, High Street on the Longwood campus. There will be over 40 artists displaying at the festival up High Street on the Longwood campus, and your support is appreciated.

BIRD APPRECIATION DAY, 9 a.m. at High Bridge Trail State Park, Camp Paradise.

SNAKE-Y SATURDAY, 2 p.m. at High Bridge Trail State Park, Camp Paradise.

PAMPLIN BARN DANCE, 6-8 p.m. Free dance. Catered meal with all the fixins are available for purchase.

MAY 6

USHER’S ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church. Guest preacher the Rev. Cetric Gayles, Associate Minister of Jericho Baptist Church. The guest choir will be the New Bethel Community Male Chorus. All are welcome.

90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 11 a.m. at Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church, 14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland. Special music, speakers and potluck luncheon.

MISSION DAY, 3 p.m. at First Liberty Baptist Church. A fellowship meal will follow worship service.

FUNDRAISING CONCERT, 6 p.m. by Sandy Creek Gospel Bluegrass Band at Burkeville Baptist Church to raise funds for Global Partners in Peace & Development to install clean water wells to villages in Southeastern India. Refreshments to follow.

ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY, 3 p.m. at Jericho Baptist Church, 615 Franklin St., Farmville. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Sybil Jones accompanied by Rose of Sharon Choir. Lunch will be served.

32ND CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, 2:30 p.m. at New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Appomattox. Guests, the Rev. Michael Martin of Oakey Baptist Church, Clayton, North Carolina. Everyone is welcome.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 11:30 a.m. at Lone Oak Baptist Church, 9908 Lunenburg County Road, Keysville. Guest speaker, the Rev. Vatell Allen of Rice. Dinner will be served.

HIGH BRIDGE SUBSTRUCTURE TOUR, 2 p.m. at Camp Paradise.

MAY 6-7

SPRING REVIVAL,7 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist, Jetersville, off Highway 307 on North 616. Sunday, the Rev. Clyde Sheldon, music Smokey Wilson; Monday, the Rev. Mike Texaria, music Sandy Creek Gospel.

MAY 7

BUCKINGHAM DILLWYN GARDEN CLUB, 10 a.m. to meet at the Buckingham Arts Center. Activities will involve planning and projects for the annual plant sale fundraiser during Mayfest.

CURDSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING, 6:30 p.m., 122 School Road, Curdsville area. Program will be presented by Spencer Adams. Bring a covered dish or dessert. Everyone is welcome.

MAY 7-11

FREE LAY RESCUER TRAINING, 10-11:30 a.m. at Crossroads, 214 Bush River Drive, Farmville. Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with administration of naloxone.

SPRING REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Cedar Baptist Church, 3932 Bell Road, Dillwyn with Rev. Jerry Gray from Iva, South Carolina as their guest speaker.

MAY 9

FULL CIRCLE 4-H CLUB MEETING, 3-4:15 p.m. for ages eight to 14 at 1751 Lockett Road, Rice.

BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE, 1 p.m. of The Piedmont Regional Jail Authority for the month of May.

MAY 11

FREE MOVIE NIGHT, 6 p.m. sponsored by Full Circle 4-H Club at 1751 Lockett Road, Rice. Hot dogs and snacks available for sale.

FREE SPRING EVENT, noon of the Prince Edward County Triad at the Fireman’s Sports Arena, 1328 Zion Hill Road, Farmville. Guest speaker, Pat Thorne, MBA, LCSW with Devline and Thorne Counseling Center.

MAY 12

FIRST FLYERS FLIGHT RALLY, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Farmville Regional Airport.

FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. at Payne Memorial Methodist Church, Cumberland on the second Saturday in May, June, August and September. Variety of items from locals. Food and drinks available. For information call Lisa Davis at (804) 387-2356 or lisa.blanton62@gmail.com.

RAINBOW TEA, 3 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church fellowship hall.

MAY 13

PREACHING, 11 a.m. at Forest Baptist Church, Meherrin speaker will be the Rev. Curtis Hedgemen on Sunday’s, May 13, 20 and 27. All are welcome.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, 9:30 a.m. at Arvon Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. All mothers are welcome to attend!

MOTHER’S DAY PROGRAM, 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1144 Hendricks Road, Pamplin. Guest speaker will be Cynthia Styles.

MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE, 11:30 a.m. at Peaks Baptist Church, 1948 Peaks Road, Prospect. Guest speaker, Minister DeLois Walker Moraff of Vine Memorial Baptist Church, Philadelphia.

MORNING WORSHIP, 10 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Burkeville. Everyone is welcome.

MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE, 11:30 a.m. at Lone Oak Baptist Church, 9908 Lunenburg County Road, Keysville. Guest speaker, the Rev. Bernice Smith of Jericho Baptist Church, Farmville. Everyone is welcome.

MAY 19

CRUISE-IN, 4-8 p.m. of The Heart of Virginia Classic Car club at the parking lot by the old Schewel’s parking lot and Tractor Supply store. All classic and antiques are welcome. There is no entrance fee. Drop by and check out all the cars and trucks. The cruise in is held the third Saturday each month through September.

BINGO FUNDRAISER, 2-4 p.m. in honor of Armed Forces Day sponsored by the American Legion Post # 32. at the Farmville Moose Lodge. 1405 Longwood Ave. Food and beverage will be available. For tickets and other information, contact Ed Miller at Spikemiller4402@msn.com or (434) 547-0044.

MAY 20

21ST FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 11 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 837 Guinea Road. This year’s theme is “Unity.” Pastor Watson will deliver the morning message. All are welcome.

OPEN HOUSE AND COMMUNITY TEA, 2-5 p.m. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville at 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham. Refreshments, tour, yoga demonstrations, solar, sustainable solutions and more. All are welcome.

PREACHING, 11 a.m. at Forest Baptist Church, Meherrin will be the Rev. Curtis Hedgemen. All are welcome.

121ST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Burkeville. The Rev. Dr. Calvin Smith of Amelia Baptist Church will deliver the message along with his church congregation and choir.

ANNUAL DEACONESSES’ DAY SERVICE, 11:30 a.m.. Guest speaker, The Rev. Sandra Jones, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church, Victoria. Everyone is welcome.

MAY 21

CUMBERLAND MOBILE PANTRY, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. every third Monday of the month at the Cumberland Community Center complex cafeteria. Available on a need basis to those residing in Cumberland County. Please have an ID and current Cumberland address if available when registering.

MAY 27

DEACONESS AND MISSIONARY MINISTRY, 3 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, 837 Guinea Road. Guest choir, New Creations. All members are asked to wear a color of the rainbow. All are welcome.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY, 3 p.m. at Peaks Baptist Church, 1948 Peaks Road, Prospect. Guest, United Gospel Singers, Chase City.

PREACHING, 11 a.m. at Forest Baptist Church, Meherrin will be the Rev. Curtis Hedgemen. All are welcome.

JUNE 12

FREE LAY RESCUER TRAINING, 10-11:30 a.m. at Crossroads, 214 Bush River Drive, Farmville. Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with administration of naloxone.

JUNE 15-17

CLOVERBUD CAMP at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. Ages 5-8. Contact Jake at (434) 392-4246 for more information.

JUNE 25-29

4-H SUMMER CAMP for youth ages 9-13 as of September. 30. Sign-up day May 26 at Prince Edward Extension Office, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed. Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension. Call Jake, (434) 392-4246.

JULY 10

FREE LAY RESCUER TRAINING, 10-11:30 a.m. at Crossroads, 214 Bush River Drive, Farmville. Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with administration of naloxone.