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 31

MONTHLY MEETING 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. This is a self-pay luncheon.

JUNE 1

PRAYER BREAKFAST, 9 a.m. at St. Douglas Baptist Church, Charlotte County. The Rev. Thomas Tillerson, pastor of Gravel Hill Baptist Church will be the guest preacher. All are welcome.

BENEFIT YARD SALE, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1300 Milnwood Road to benefit the missions.

MEN’S COFFEE CHAT, 8 a.m. at Farmville Baptist Church in the fellowship hall.

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY 5K RACE, 8 a.m. Meet at the Camp Paradise access to High Bridge. Register at www runsignup.com or call (434) 315-0457.

OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Beulah AME Church. Come out and learn more about Beulah and the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and meet our new Pastor, the Rev. Torrey Dekine. Beulah AME is located at 115 South Main St. in Farmville. We hope to see you there.

DINNERS, 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. hosted by The Farmville United Women’s Organization at the Randolph Masonic Lodge on Griffin Boulevard in Farmville. The menu will include fried fish or pig feet dinners or fried fish sandwiches. Sides, roll, dessert and beverage included.

GEMINI INC. SENIOR BANQUET, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Farmville Sports Arena, 1328 Zion Hill Road, Farmville for seniors 55 and older.

MISSIONARY MINISTRY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Tearwallet Baptist, Route 60, Cumberland, presents “The Bible – Biblical Miracles” featuring guest singers, musicians and Highlights of Miracles in the Bible.

SENIOR FRAUD AWARENESS SEMINAR, 4 p.m. at Robert Russa Moton Museum, 900 Griffin Blvd., Farmville. Hosted by Farmville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

LCVA OPENING RECEPTION, 5:30-8 p.m. for Arc: The Longwood University Alumni Exhibition. The exhibit will be on view from June 1-Aug. 4.

GOSPEL CONCERT, 6 p.m. at Fitzgerald Memorial Church, 14 Fitzgerald Road, Cumberland, entitled “Just Us Gospel.” A love offering is recommended.

FREE DANCE, 6-8 p.m. at Pamplin Train Depot, 115 Main St., Pamplin. There will be no meal available at the June dance.

JUNE 2

9TH PASTOR ANNIVERSARY, 11 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church for Pastor Leon Jackson and first lady Carolyn Jackson. All are welcome.

GUEST MINISTER, 11 a.m. at First Rock Baptist Church will be the Rev. James Hurt, associate minister of Bethel Grove.

CHILDREN’S DAY SERVICE, 11 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church. This year’s theme is “Ask, Seek and Knock” with scripture reference from Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV). Deacon Dorothy Cosby, of Tearwallet Baptist Church in Cumberland, will be the guest messenger. Midway is located at 837 Guinea Road, Farmville.

YOUTH DAY, 11 a.m. at High Bridge Baptist Church, Rice. Community youth will participate in singing, praise dance and other talents. Come out and support the church youth.

MEN’S DAY, 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Farmville. Guest speaker will be Minister Adam Freeman and music by The Royal Supremes. First Baptist is located on the corner of Fourth and Main Street in Farmville.

YOUTH CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Jericho Baptist Church. Guests include the Peaks Baptist Church Youth Choir and First Nottoway Baptist Church Youth Choir. Come out and support our youth. Jericho Baptist Church is located at 615 Franklin St., Farmville. The Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor, III is the pastor.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 3 p.m. at New Witt Baptist Church. Special guest will be the Rev. Stevie Trent and the Second Union Baptist Church of Columbia. New Witt is located on Farmville Highway South, Farmville. The Rev. Winston Bland is Pastor.

MISSIONARY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. sponsored by St. Michael Baptist Church’s Missionary. The singing deacons will render the music and there will be talents from several churches. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.

148TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Dews and the Saint Luke Baptist Church of Brookneal, will be in charge of the service. Dinner will be served. Pastor Raleigh Bagley III, deacons and members welcome the community to attend.

JUNE 3

MEETING/MUSICAL PROGRAM, 6:30 p.m. at Curdsville Community Center, by Allen Cooper. Everyone welcome. Bring a dish to share. The center is located at 122 School Road.

JUNE 3-4

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6-8:30 p.m. at Rocky Mt. United Methodist Church, Rocky Mt. Road, 3 miles north of Dillwyn. Theme: Yee Haw. Refreshments to follow. Family and friends are welcome.

JUNE 4

TUGGLE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING, 6:30 p.m. at Mount Moriah/Upper Room Baptist Church, located on Tuggle Road. We will be discussing our annual Community Picnic.

BEEKEEPERS TO MEET, 7 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Extension Office across from Lowe’s in Farmville. The speaker will be commercial beekeeper Ben Clark. Anyone who has bees or is interested in bees is welcome. For more information call Mary Jane Morgan at (434) 315-1433.

JUNE 5

FROZEN YOGURT FUNDRAISER, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. sponsored by CSCH Auxiliary and Sweet Frog of Farmville in the lobby of CSCH. Enjoy some frozen yogurt, get pictures with special guests, and support scholarships for nurses.

JUNE 6

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 2-3 p.m. at Brookview at The Woodland Inc., 2005 Cobb St., Farmville, for families and caregivers of persons living with dementia.

JUNE 7

ARTISTS RECEPTION, 6-8 p.m. at Riverside Cafe.

LIVE AT RIVERSIDE, 6-9 p.m. hosted by Farmville Jaycees at Riverside Park, 517 N. Main St., Farmville.

FIREFLY FESTIVAL, 9-11 p.m. at High Bridge Trail at the Appomattox River overlook. Access available from Camp Paradise Road on the Prince Edward County side of High Bridge or arrive at the River Road parking area in Cumberland County by 8:30 p.m. in order to have enough time to walk the mile to High Bridge. Parking fees apply.

JUNE 7-8

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE, 7 p.m. Friday entitled “2019 Fill My Cup Lord,” at the Apostolic Faith Church of All Nations, 1358 Sheppards Road, Farmville. Contact Evangelist Wendy Jones at (434) 547-8641 for tickets. Saturday services will begin at 8 a.m. with breakfast. Lunch will be served.

FIREFLY FESTIVAL, 9-11 p.m. on High Bridge. This program is being offered earlier this year in order to take advantage of a new moon. For more information call (434) 315-0457.

JUNE 8

MUSICALE, 1 p.m. at the home of Jackie Paterson, 1771 Saw Mill Road, Farmville, sponsored by CVA. Music performed by James Kidd. Guests are asked to bring a favorite finger food to share.

BIG DEMO DAY 2019, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Appomattox River Company, 614 N. Main St., Farmville. Event is free.

JUNE 9

YOUTH DAY, 11 a.m. at Sharon Baptist Church in Cumberland. Guest speaker will be Trevor Lundy-Jackson of Virginia Beach. All are welcome.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY, 2 p.m. at Union R.Z.U.A. Church of Meredithville. The Rev. Nathan Burwell of Temple Gate R.Z.U.A. Church will hold you a sermonette and the Rev. Pamela Simmons and Sister Arlene Thompson from the Sunday School Convention will have remarks on the importance of Sunday School Ministry within one’s church. The public is welcome.

21ST CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of The New Store Inspirational Choir. Music provided by various choirs. Hope to see you there at New Store Baptist Church, 9637 Francisco Road, Farmville.

JUNE 9-13

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 5:30-8 p.m. at Farmville Baptist Church for ages five-12. Theme will be “Fruit of the Spirit.”

JUNE 10-12

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6:30-9 p.m. at Baptist Union Baptist Church, 125 Baptist Union Road, Dillwyn. Theme: STU (Super Training University). All ages are welcome. For further information, call (804) 241-3774 or (434) 315-8729.

JUNE 10-13

SPORTS CAMP, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church. This fun event is open to all children in the community who have completed K-Fifth grade. Registration is appreciated, but not necessary at hbcfarmville.com.

JUNE 10-14

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6-8 p.m. at Jericho Baptist Church, 614 Franklin St., Farmville. Theme: STU (Super Training University). Transportation is available. Call Marvin at (434) 390-4945 for pickup locations.

JUNE 11

HISTORY PROGRAM, 7 p.m. hosted by The Friends of the Appomattox River featuring the many and varied historical resources found along the Appomattox River in our area. Robert “Bob” Flippen, will present a Powerpoint that takes the observer on a journey along the river. Program will be held at the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville – Prince Edward Community Library. The program is free and open to the public.

JUNE 14

SUMMER OUTDOOR FILM SERIES, dusk, at Crute Stage, corner of Main and Fourth Street, Farmville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Popcorn, candy and drinks will be for sale. No pets permitted. Rain date will be following evening.

JUNE 14-15

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DAY CAMP, at Maysville Baptist Church, Buckingham Courthouse. Hours are Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Children ages four through sixth grade are welcome. Lunch will be provided both days and families are welcome Saturday at noon for lunch and the closing program. Fun, interactive Bible teaching, games, snacks, experiments, music and more. Call (434) 969-4657 to register.

JUNE 15

YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION, 3 p.m. at Tearwallet Baptist Church, Route 60, Cumberland, featuring praise dancers, choirs and other youth groups from area churches.

JUNE 21

CAMP ON HIGH BRIDGE, 6 p.m. Limit of six people per site. Fires, alcohol and pets are prohibited. To reserve your site call 1-(800) 933 PARK.