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The Herald 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 20

LONGWOOD ORCHESTRA CONCERT — The Longwood University Wind Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, directed by Dr. Mike Waddell and Dr. Lauretta Werner, will present a concert on Thursday, April 20. Free and open to the public, the event will take place in Jarman Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Parking for the event will be available in the Wheeler Lot on the corner of High Street and Griffin Blvd. The concert will feature repertoire by Glass, Purcell, Williams, Desplat, Holsinger, Weber, Strauss and Ticheli.

TRIVIA — Three Roads Brewing, located at 312 W. Third Street in Farmville, will host trivia on Thursday, April 20, beginning at 7 p.m.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host musical group Pressing Strings on Thursday, April 20, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

APRIL 21

FARM POND MANAGEMENT — The County Extension Office will hold a Farm Pond Management Program on Friday, April 21. The event will be held at Wilck’s Lake Island in Farmville, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those in attendance will learn how to control aquatic weeds, manage a fish population, improve water quality and establish exclusion fencing. To register and get information, contact the Prince Edward County Extension Office at 434-392-4246 or email erins96@vt.edu. The cost is $10 to register, which includes a box lunch.

ANNUAL LADIES RETREAT — Farmville Church of Christ, located at 1401 Milnwood Road, will hold its 25th annual Ladies Retreat on Friday, April 21. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the church, with a theme of “The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”. The message will be given by guest speaker Pat Payne, executive director of the Heart of Virginia Free Clinic. There will be music, worship, door prizes, fellowship and fun, with a free dinner provided. You can register online at farmvillechurchofchrist.org/ ladies-retreat or by calling Nancy Willett at 434-542- 5606.

FREE MOVIE — The High Street Theatre, located at 102 High Street in Farmville, will host a free screening of the Spanish film Cronos on Friday, April 21. The movie will start at 7 p.m. and is free to the public.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — Charley’s Waterfront Cafe, located at 201 B. Mill Street in Farmville, will host The Porch Gilders on Friday, April 21 beginning at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host Americana jam band The Judy Chops and CJ Oswald on Friday, April 21, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

APRIL 22

EARTH DAY BIRD WATCHING — In a partnership with High Bridge Trail State Park, the Margaret Watson Bird Club will have volunteers at the park on Saturday, April 22 to share their knowledge. Residents can help the local bird club conduct a survey of wild birds on the Rochelle Tract, located 1.6 miles east of Farmville along the High Bridge Trail. This program will require participants to walk for about two miles of varied terrain Participants are asked to meet at the Charley’s parking lot in Farmville near the trail crossing with Main Street at 8:30 a.m.

WATERWAY CLEANUP — Friends of the Appomattox River will hold one of their waterway cleanups on Saturday, April 22. Members and volunteers will meet at the Wilck’s Lake parking lot at 9 a.m. Litter will be removed both from the water and adjacent land. Equipment will be provided, but dress for trash pickup.

BBQ CHICKEN FUNDRAISER — The Cumberland County Republican Committee will sell BBQ chicken between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. This will be held at the Masonic Lodge parking lot at 1470 Anderson Highway. Costs will be $8 for a quarter chicken or two quarters for $12. A meal will cost $12, including a quarter chicken, cole slaw, mac and cheese or two meals for $20. Call 804-912-5786 for more information.

EARTH DAY PROGRAM — Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will hold a Plants and Pollinators Earth Day Program on Saturday, April 22 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event starts at the Visitor Center, with residents learning about how native plants benefit pollinators and how to grow and care for them. Native plants from this region will be on display and participants can help plant them. This event is free to the public. For more information call the park at 804-561-7510 or email sailorscreek@dcr. virginia.gov.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER — The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, April 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Prospect Firehouse, located at 45 Campbell Hill Road in the Village of Prospect. The meal will include spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, tea or lemonade. The cost is a donation at the door. Sauce by the quart will also be available for a donation of $6 while supplies last. Eat in or carry out options will be available.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host country music group Lost in the Shuffle on Saturday, April 22, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

APRIL 23

GUEST MINISTER — New Witt Baptist Church, located at 7469 Farmville Road, will have a guest minister during the Sunday, April 23 service. Rev. Walter Fells will deliver the message at the 10 a.m. service.

USHERS ANNIVERSARY — Sharon Baptist Church in Cumberland will celebrate the 76th anniversary of their ushers on Sunday, April 23, during the 10 a.m. service. Rev. Eureka Tyree will be the guest preacher.

HISTORIC BUCKINGHAM MEETING — Historic Buckingham will hold their spring membership meeting at the historic Maysville Presbyterian Church. The event begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 with a silent auction and refreshments in the church fellowship hall, with proceeds going to the Housewright House Museum’s roof fund. Following the auction, a program entitled “A Soldier’s Life” will be presented, with a historian on hand from Appomattox National Historical Park. The church is located at 12945 W. James Anderson Highway.

APRIL 25

CONSERVATION MEETING — The Piedmont Soil and Water Conversation District’s Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, April 25. The event begins at 2 p.m. at Featherstone Farm, located at 13941 Genito Road in Amelia.

APRIL 27

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host rock group For A Dollar on Thursday, April 27, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

BREAKFAST MEET AND GREET — Friends of the Prince Edward Republican Party are invited to join them for breakfast at Merk’s Place on April 27. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., with Frank Lacey of Riverside Community Church serving as guest speaker. This will be a Dutch treat event.

APRIL 28

MOAA MEETING — MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) will hold a monthly 4th Friday self-pay luncheon and program on Friday, April 28. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. at Riverside Cafe, located at 522 N. Main Street in Farmville. Active, former, retired military officers are welcome, along with their spouses, widows or guests.

FREE MOVIE — The High Street Theatre, located at 102 High Street in Farmville, will host a free screening of the Japanese movie Paprika on Friday, April 28. The movie will start at 7 p.m. and is free to the public.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — Charley’s Waterfront Cafe, located at 201 B. Mill Street in Farmville, will host musical group Ben Dalton and Friends on Friday, April 28 beginning at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host disco and dance group Disco Risque on Friday, April 28, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

APRIL 29

TECHNOLOGY/INDIAN RELIC SHOW — Historic Buckingham will hold a Primitive Technology Day and Indian Relic Show on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Lee Wayside, featuring demonstrations and hands-on events like blacksmithing, camping, showing primitive weapons, flint knapping, animal tracking and identification. There will also be live country music. An arrowhead hunt for kids will be held at 1 p.m. The event is free to the public.

BBQ AND BAKE SALE — Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 1313 Cartersville Road in Cartersville, will hold a chicken barbeque and bake sale to benefit earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. The chicken should be ready by noon.

PASTORAL RETIREMENT — New Witt Baptist Church, located at 7469 Meherrin Road, will hold a service to commemorate the retirement of their pastor, Rev. Winston Bland. The event will be held on Saturday, April 29, beginning at 1 p.m. Rev. Vincent Eanes, pastor of Lone Oak Baptist Church will be the guest minister.

SPRING GOSPEL CONCERT — Fire For Christ Ministries will hold a Spring Gospel Concert on Saturday, April 29, beginning at 2 p.m. Denise and the Traveling Aires will perform, along with the All for Christ Male Chorus. This is a free event for the community to fellowship and uplift God in song. If you have any questions please contact Jyniya Booker at 434-607- 5921.

SPRING CRUISE-IN — The Darlington Heights Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring cruise-in on Saturday, April 29, beginning at 5 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle and dash plaques given out to the first 50 vehicles. The fire department is located at 2673 Darlington Heights Road in Pamplin.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — Charley’s Waterfront Cafe, located at 201 B. Mill Street in Farmville, will host musician Marie Anderson on Saturday, April 29 beginning at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

STARFIELD EXPLORATION — Camp Paradise Access and the center of High Bridge will be the location for a spring sky program, starting at 8 p.m, on Saturday, April 29. From a point high above the Appomattox River’s floodplain, visitors can explore the cosmos from High Bridge with the Crewe Astronomy Club. This event is free, but there is a $5 parking fee.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host Americana and soul rock group Abby Bryant and the Echoes on Saturday, April 29, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

APRIL 30

WOMEN’S DAY EVENT — Beulah African Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 115 S. Main Street in Farmville, will hold their annual Women’s Day on Sunday, April 30. The event will take place during the 11 a.m. service, with Rev. Andrea Price as the speaker and music provided by the B.A.S.I.C. Gospel Choir from Longwood University. Attendees are asked to wear something in a specific color to honor a special woman in your life.

MISSIONS DAY — The Cumberland Missionary and Educational Conference will hold a Missions Day on Sunday, April 30, beginning at 3 p.m. The event will be at the Bright Hope Center, located at 3883 Cumberland Road in Cumberland. Pastor Carl Hamiel of Center Union Baptist Church will deliver the message.

WOMEN’S DAY EVENT — The Women’s Ministry of Union RZUA Church in Meredithville will celebrate Women’s Day on Sunday, April 30, beginning at 3 p.m. The guest preacher will be Evangelist Jacqueline Seward Morgan of Lawrenceville. The Friendship Baptist Church Choir and church family of Kenbridge will accompany her. The colors will be pink and black. For more information, call Joann Christian at (804) 731-1599 or (434) 676-3277.

GOSPEL MUSIC PROGRAM — A gospel program to benefit the Jolly Glee Club will be held at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church on Sunday, April 30. The church is located at 1743 Sulphur Spring Road in Prospect. Appearing on the program will be The Royal Supremes, The Voices of Triumph, The Traveling Angels, The Voices of Praise, Voices for Christ and Master of Ceremonies Rev. Adam Freeman, along with Anthony Tucker and Soldiers for Christ. The event begins at 3 p.m. For more information, call 434-547-0223.

MAY 1

POTLUCK DINNER — The Curdsville Community Center will hold its monthly potluck dinner meeting on Monday, May 1. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., with guest speaker Martha Louis, president of the Buckingham County Historical Society. Everyone is welcome and asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. The Center is located at 122 School Road, just off Route 15.

MAY 4

TRIVIA — Three Roads Brewing, located at 312 W. Third Street in Farmville, will host trivia on Thursday, May 4, beginning at 7 p.m.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host blues, soul and rock group The Chris Timbers Band on Thursday, May 4, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

MAY 5

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — North Street Press Club, located at 127 North Street in Farmville, will host reggae and rock group Underground Springhouse on Friday, May 5, beginning at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

MAY 7

USHERS DAY — The Midway Baptist Church Ushers Ministry will hold their annual celebration on Sunday, May 7, during the 11 a.m. worship service. The guest minister will be Rev. Silas Blanton, associate minister of Sharon Baptist Church in Farmville. Midway Baptist Church is located at 837 Guinea Road in Farmville.

SENSATIONAL 4 REUNION — The Sensational 4 with Gayle Jones Foster will hold a reunion event on Sunday, May 7, beginning at 3 p.m. This will be at the Prince Edward County High School auditorium in Farmville. Admission is $10 and there will be guest groups performing and door prizes.

WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION — Jericho Baptist Church will hold their annual Women’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 7. The event begins in the 11 a.m. service, with Minister Vernetta Bolden from Oak Union Baptist Church in Charlottesville as the guest speaker. Grab and go lunches will be available after the service.

MAY 14

DEACONESS/MISSIONARY CELEBRATION — Midway Baptist Church will celebrate its Deaconess and Missionary Ministry on Sunday, May 14, beginning at 10 a.m. The guest minister will be Minister Brenda Nash, associate minister of Unity Community Church in Powhatan. Midway Baptist Church is located at 837 Guinea Road in Farmville.

GUEST MINISTER — New Witt Baptist Church, located at 7469 Farmville Road, will have a guest minister during the Sunday, May 14 service. Rev. Silas Blanton will deliver the message at the 10 a.m. service.