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.

APRIL 26

MONTHLY SELF-PAY LUNCHEON, 1 p.m. of the MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) at the Riverside Café, 522 N. Main St., Farmville. All active, former and retired military officers and spouses/widows are welcome to attend. Programs pertain to military interests and issues.

KENTUCKY DERBY GALA FUNDRAISER, 7-9 p.m. PSR will be selling tickets for the Derby Gala at the LCVA Wine & Brew event for a special price. Ticket includes meals, libations, charity gambling and live music with South Bound Band.

APRIL 26-28

POWER PACKED SERVICES, at Freedom Word Church featuring Mark and Trina Hankins. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Child care is available up to age five at all services. Call the church office at (434) 352-2434 or email fwc@freedomword.org for more information.

APRIL 27

MEETING, 10 a.m. of the Appreciation Quilt Group at First Baptist Church Social Hall, 815 North Main St., South Boston. Beginners welcome. The quilts are sent to military hospitals overseas and to the VA home in Salem. Questions call Ellie at (434) 572-1998.

TOUR, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. of the newly constructed Eugene B. Casey Education and Event Center.

NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY, noon-4 p.m. sponsored by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, partnering with the Cumberland County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office, Cumberland Pharmacy and Cardinal Health to provide a drop-off for expired or unused medications at the Patriot Day Celebration at the Cumberland Courthouse. This is a great way to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications.

BOOK DISCUSSION, 2-3 p.m. at Farmville Library, entitled “Burning Bright.”

BARBECUE SUPPER, 4-7 p.m. to benefit Relay Team, “Friends for a Cure” at Red Oak Excavating in Red Oak. Tickets can be purchased by calling Teresa Osborne at (434) 470-1955 or purchase at the door. You can eat in or take out. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

APRIL 28

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE, 8:30 a.m. of the Robert R. Moton/ Prince Edward County School Reunion Committee at the Moton Museum, 900 Griffin Blvd., Farmville.

SERVICES, at Farmville Baptist Church. Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. with Worship service at 11 a.m.

SERVICE, 11 a.m. at The New Rehoboth Baptist Church of Keysville. Guest speaker for the day will be Evangelist Carolyn Goode. All are welcome to come and worship with and have a high time in the Lord.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME? Living Word Church, located at the Scope Building, 505 Griffin Blvd., Farmville, is having services on Sundays 11 a.m. We are a Word of Faith Teaching Ministry with a focus on developing the body of Christ in the Word of God and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 11 a.m. at Monroe Baptist Church. The Rev. Melvin Eanes of Zion Hill Baptist Church will be the guest minister. A lunch will be served following the service. All are welcome to attend.

USHER’S ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church of Cumberland, 1130 Plank Road. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Patrick Bland of Mt. Pero Baptist along with his choir and ushers. All are welcome.

DEACONESS CONSECRATION SERVICE, 3 p.m. at Union Branch Baptist Church, Arvonia. Evangelist Lucille Harris from Burning Bush Christian Church will be the guest speaker and music will be rendered by Sounds of Heaven. All are welcome.

WOMEN’S DAY, 3 p.m. at Mercy Seat Baptist Church. Women are asked to wear white. All are welcome to attend.

WOMEN’S DAY, 3 p.m. at New Witt Baptist Church. The special guest will be the Rev. Tara Owens and the Destiny Worship Center of Amelia. New Witt is located on Farmville Highway South, Farmville. The public is welcome.

APRIL 30

PANEL DISCUSSION, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Longwood University, Hull 132 about America’s opioid crisis. Panelists include Dr. Kevin Doyle, Dr. Connie Koski, Dr. Cynthia Runnells and Curtis Stowers.

MAY 1

BOOK DISCUSSION, noon-1 p.m. at Farmville Library, room 112, entitled ‘Burning Bright.’

CAREGIVER LESSONS, 7 p.m. at Johns Memorial Episcopal Church, 400 High St., Farmville presented by Pat Thorne, LCSW, Sojourner Counseling, LLC.

BOOK DISCUSSION, 7-8 p.m. at Farmville Library, at Tiger Inn, Brown Student Center.

MAY 2

FILM SCREENING: SERENA, 7-9 p.m. at Longwood University, Bedford 111.

MAY 3

DUCK DERBY, 6:30- 9:30 p.m. sponsored by The United Way of Prince Edward during the Farmville Jaycees May Live at Riverside event. Ducks go on sale soon.

COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT FUNDRAISER, 6 p.m. at Buckingham County Elementary School. Proceeds to benefit the Carter G Woodson K5 PTO. For more info and prize details, visit us on Facebook @ CGWPTO.

LIVE AT RIVERSIDE, music at Riverside Park at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Farmville. Music is presented by Farmville Jaycees in partnership with the Heart of Virginia Festival.

MAY 4

3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE, 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House. Laurietta Faulkner, first lady of the White Oak Fork Baptist Church will be special guest along with the Women’s Ministry of her church. Light refreshments will be served.

HEART OF VIRGINIA FESTIVAL, the 41st annual Heart of Virginia Festival in downtown Farmville from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Enjoy a day of crafts, music, food and much more. Visit www. heartofvirginia.org for more information.

MAY 5

SERVICES, 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 342 Pleasant Road, Pamplin, hosted by Pastor Franklin R. Royster and the Heirs of the Living Waters, LLC ensemble. All are welcome.

ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Jericho Baptist Church. Preacher for the occasion will be the Rev. Darlene Bland from the Mt. Pero Baptist Church accompanied by her choir and ushers. Dinner will be served. The church is located at 615 Franklin St., Farmville. The Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor, III is the pastor.

MAY 5-8

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Tar Wallet Baptist Church, 150 Tar Wallet Road, Cumberland. There will be different speakers and choirs each night. Everyone is welcome. Come join us and be revived. For more information contact Kathy Weaver at (804) 492-3472 or the Rev. Furman Joye (434) 574- 2011.

MAY 10

SPRING FLING VENDOR FAIR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, 5001 E. Patrick Henry Hwy., Burkeville. A variety of crafts and items. For more information contact Dominique Watson at (434) 767-4539 or email dominique.watson@ dbhds.virginia.gov.

MAY 12

ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY, 11 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church,4050 Salem School Road, Red Oak. If anyone is interested in singing in the Salem Baptist Church Community Choir, rehearsals will be Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. and Saturday, May 4, at noon. Come out and let’s lift the Lord’s name in songs and the word.

MAY 13

WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN MEETING, 9 a.m. of the CRC in the Mill Room basement conference room.

MAY 18

ANNUAL MISSION DAY, 3 p.m. at First Liberty Baptist. Program titled “Women in the Bible.” New Store Baptist Choir will render the music. Light refreshments will be served.