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 18

RIBBON CUTTING, 5-7 p.m. at the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library to celebrate the new public artwork in the library. The artwork was commissioned to be done by Monty Montgomery. The event is open to the public.

MOVIE NIGHT, 6 p.m. sponsored by the Rise Youth Group at Payne Memorial United Methodist Church, 1 Stoney Point Road, Cumberland. The movie will be “The Greatest Showman.” Admission is one canned food item per family. Refreshments will be available for purchase along with face painting and door prizes. All ages are welcome.

MAY 19

CHICKEN SUPPER, 5-7 p.m. hosted by the Prospect Fire Department Auxiliary at the firehouse, 45 Campbell Hill Road, Prospect. Carryout available. Everyone welcome.

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. All classic and antiques are welcomed. 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, 2-5 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 beverages available. For tickets, contact Ed Miller at Spikemiller4402@msn. com or (434) 547-0044. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

HEALTH FAIR, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 354 Wood Row Road, Pamplin. Mammogram, HIV, blood pressure and glucose testing available.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, at the Virso Recreation & Community Center, 688 Virso Road, Meherrin. Booth rentals available. For more information contact Tonya Dove at (434) 414-4701

CHICKEN DINNER, 4-7 p.m. at the Abilene Community Center to benefit the center. Takeouts only. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Questions, call Betty (434) 223-8343.

SWAP MEET/GIVEAWAY, 2 p.m. at New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Appomattox. Clothing and various household items will be given away. The public is welcome.

ANNUAL STATE MARCH, 6 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist, Meherrin. Each state will be represented. Praise and worship by Anthony Tucker and Soldiers for Christ of Cumberland. Everyone welcome. Questions, contact (434) 736-9295 or 736-8989.

MAY 20

PENTECOST CELEBRATION, 2 p.m. at the Apostolic Faith Church of Nations. Speaker will be Elder Justin Smith from Chicago. There will also be special guests from across the state and country. All are welcome.

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.

DEACON ORDINATION AND TRUSTEE INSTALLATION PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Springfield Baptist, 1784 Springfield Road, Meherrin. The Reverend Dr. Theodore T. Brown, Pastor of Quiocasin Baptist Church in Henrico, will deliver the message. accompanied by his choir, ushers and congregation.

ANNUAL DAY, 3 p.m. of the Missionaries of Mt. Zion 2nd Baptist Church of Green Bay. Guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Sarah Coleman. Music rendered by Union Baptist choir. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS, 3 p.m. in Appomattox at Lady of Peace Catholic Church, corner of Oarleigh Avenue and River Ridge Road. Call (434) 352-7976.

ANNUAL MEN’S DAY, 3 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church, 1130 Plank Road, Cumberland. Minister James Hurt, Jr. of the Bethel Grove Baptist Church, Green Bay, will bring the Word and All for Christ Male Chorus of Dillwyn, will provide the music. Refreshments will be served. The Rev. Robert R. Jones is the Pastor.

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Bethel Grove Baptist Church, Rice. Guest speaker, Minister Barbara Stokes Forrest from Fayetteville, North Carolina All are welcome.

ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. Baptist Union Baptist Church, 125 Baptist Union Road, Dillwyn. There will be several women ministries delivering the word of God in a sermonette. Theme for the day is “Bible cake” and our color scheme is yellow and white. Guest choir, second Liberty Baptist Church. Dinner will be served. All are welcome.

ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of the New Witt Baptist Church senior choir will celebrate their anniversary. New Witt is located on Farmville Highway South (Meherrin Road). The Rev. Winston Bland is Pastor.

PENTECOST CELEBRATION, 11 a.m. at the Farmville Presbyterian Church with a community service at the Farmville Community Marketplace. All are 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.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Upper Room Baptist Church, Tuggle Road, Farmville. We will enjoy board games and fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

MEETING, 6 p.m. of the Prince Edward County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at The Scope Building.

MAY 22

REGULAR MEETING, 11 a.m. of the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors in the conference room of the Prince Edward County Natural Resources and Agricultural Building, located at 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville. The Finance Committee will meet at 10 a.m. The public is welcome.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 6-7:30 p.m. of LOC Family Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to help families and individuals who are being released from incarceration and are at medium to high risk of returning to jail or prison, at Prince Edward County Library.

MAY 23

OPEN HOUSE, noon – 3 p.m. at Cumberland Department of Social Services, 71 Community Center Drive, Cumberland. All are welcome.

MAY 25

LUNCHEON PROGRAM, 1 p.m. of the Military Officers Association of America at Riverside Cafe, Farmville. Capt. Jimmy Farley, of PEC Sheriff’s Dept, will discuss Project Lifesaver, a public safety program for missing persons who have wandered or become lost.

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.

DEACON ORDINATION, 3 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church for Brother Vashion Hartwell and Brother Anthony White.

MAY 28

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, 11 a.m. sponsored by The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Farmville Chapter 45. Guest speaker, Patrick Schroder, Historian for Appomattox Historical Park. The Sons of the Confederate Veterans High Bridge Camp #1581 will take part in the program. The cemetery is located off North Main Street across the Cumberland bridge. Bring a chair.

JUNE 2

DEDICATION OF HISTORICAL SIGN, 3 p.m. for the Farmville Confederate Cemetery at the entrance to the cemetery off of Route 45. Everyone is welcome.