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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.

MARCH 7 

DOCUMENTARY VIEWING — “The Ghost Bird” by Scott Crocker will be shown on Thursday, March 7 as part of the Margaret Watson Bird Club meeting. The meeting will be held at the Prince Edward County Extension Office, located at 100 Dominion Drive. Light refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. 

DEACONS AND TRUSTEES MEETING — The Cumberland Deacons and Trustees Conference will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 7, beginning at 7 p.m. That’ll be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with deacons and trustees of member churches asked to attend. 

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

MARCH 9 

GIVEAWAY AND BREAKFAST — The Farmville Church of Christ, located at 1405 North Main Street, will hold a clothing giveaway and pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 9, beginning at 9 a.m. and running until noon. 

SENIOR BINGO — Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Dillwyn will hold its annual senior bingo event on Saturday, March 9. The games will begin at 1 p.m. The church is located at 2272 Evans Mill Road. 

INITIAL SERMON — Old Green Creek Baptist Church, located at 282 Cooks Road in Farmville, will celebrate the initial sermon of Whitney Byrd-Clair, Minister in Training, on Saturday, March 9, beginning at 3 p.m. Byrd-Clair is the granddaughter of Rev. Gordon and Mrs. Juliet Wilson. Dinner will follow the program, which will feature the Cornerstone Baptist Church Choir. 

MARCH 11

COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT — The Heart of Virginia Community Band will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a free concert on Monday, March 11. That’ll be held at Longwood’s Jarman Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to come listen to a collection of marches and enjoy a light reception with the band members. Parking is in the Wheeler Parking Lot on Griffin Boulevard. 

MARCH 12

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, March 12, beginning at 7 p.m. That’ll take place at the Farmville Train Station, featuring L. D. Phaup giving a Powerpoint presentation on “The Old Photographers in Farmville”. Photos will be shown of folks from Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties. Fresh homemade cookies will be served after the meeting. 

MARCH 13 

LENTEN LUNCHEON — Payne Memorial Church, located at 1 Stoney Point Road in Cumberland, will host a Lenten Luncheon on Wednesday, March 13. People can come and enjoy a homemade lunch, followed by an inspirational message by Fitzgerald Baptist Church’s Rev. Steven Emory. Lunch begins at noon. 

MARCH 14 

JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT — The Longwood University Jazz Ensemble will hold a free concert on Thursday, March 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m. That’ll be held in Jarman Auditorium, with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. The group will perform music associated with Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Bruno Mars, among others. Instrumental soloists will include Powhatan’s senior saxophonist Regan Warinner, junior keyboardist Kristen Diffen from Newport News and senior guitarist Ian Wray from Richmond.  

TRIVIA — Three Roads Brewing, located at 312 W. Third Street in Farmville, will host trivia on Thursday, March 14, beginning at 7 p.m.

MARCH 15

MOAA MEETING — The Military Officers Association of America will hold a meeting on Friday, March 15, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The self-pay luncheon and program will be held at Riverside Cafe, located at 522 N. Main Street in Farmville. Regina Schwabe, President of Friends of the High Bridge Trail, will speak on her naturalist experiences. All active/former/retired military officers are welcome, along with their spouses, widows and guests. 

MARCH 16 

DEMOCRATS MEETING — The Cumberland County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, March 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at Bright Hope Center. 

MARCH 18 

NAACP MEETING — The March meeting of the Prince Edward branch of the NAACP will take place on Monday, March 18, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Moton Museum. There will be a question and answer session with the guest speaker, Dr. Maria Almond. She works as health director for the Piedmont Health District of the Virginia Department of Health.

MARCH 20 

LENTEN LUNCHEON — Payne Memorial Church, located at 1 Stoney Point Road in Cumberland, will host a Lenten Luncheon on March 20. There will be a homemade lunch followed by an inspirational message by Rev. Rick Bucher from Thomas Chapel Church. Lunch starts at noon. 

MARCH 21 

TRIVIA — Three Roads Brewing, located at 312 W. Third Street in Farmville, will host trivia on Thursday, March 21, beginning at 7 p.m.

MARCH 23

TAKE A WALK — Virginia Take A Walk, a group focusing on mental health awareness, will hold its Farmville 2024 walk on Saturday, March 23, beginning at 11 a.m. The group will meet out by the LOVE sign near Greenfront Furniture.  

MARCH 27 

LENTEN LUNCHEON — Payne Memorial Church, located at 1 Stoney Point Road in Cumberland, will host a Lenten Luncheon on Wednesday, March 27, beginning at noon. There will be a homemade lunch, followed by a message from Rev. Lewis Brandt of Jones Chapel Baptist Church. 

MARCH 28 

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE — Thomas Chapel, located at 1313 Cartersville Road in Cartersville, will hold Maundy Thursday services beginning at 7 p.m. 

MARCH 29 

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE — Thomas Chapel, located at 1313 Cartersville Road in Cartersville, will hold Good Friday services, beginning at 7 p.m. 

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE — Cedar Baptist Church, located at 3932 Bell Road in Dillwyn, will hold Good Friday service at 7 p.m. 

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE — Midway Baptist Church, located at 837 Guinea Road in Farmville, will celebrate Good Friday with a “Seven Last Sayings of Jesus” service. That’ll take place at 7 p.m., with ministers from local churches and surrounding counties presenting the last sayings. 

MARCH 30 

EASTER EGG HUNT — Cedar Baptist Church, located at 3932 Bell Road in Dillwyn, will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. A hot dog lunch will be served afterwards. 

OUTDOOR COOKING DEMONSTRATION — The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park will hold an outdoor cooking demonstration on Saturday, March 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. That’ll take place near the Cedar Crest Conference Center at the park. Use of a Dutch oven, a box oven, a solar oven and foil packs will be included. The facility will also be open for tours, highlighting the site’s importance during the Civil Rights era. The center is located at 22 Cedar Crest Road in Green Bay and the events are free.

MARCH 31 

SUNRISE SERVICE – Cedar Baptist Church, located at 3932 Bell Road in Dillwyn, will hold Sunrise Service at 6:30 p.m., followed by breakfast, after which there will be a worship service at 8 a.m. The church will not hold Sunday School or an 11 a.m. service. 

SUNRISE SERVICE – Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Dillwyn will hold Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., with breakfast served afterwards. 

APRIL 2-4

ANNUAL YOUTH REVIVAL – Midway Baptist Church, located at 837 Guinea Road in Farmville, will hold a youth revival from April 2 to April 4 at 7 p.m. nightly, with prayer and praise followed by a worship service at 7:30 p.m. The guest ministers will be Pastor Margo Bruce on Tuesday, Min. Vernetta Bolden on Wednesday and Dr. Sarah Coleman on Thursday. 

APRIL 3 

OPENING DAY – After being closed for the winter, the Housewright House Museum and the Adams Museum will reopen on Saturday, April 3. These two museums, located across from Buckingham Courthouse at 13016 W James Anderson Hwy., Buckingham, will be open every Wednesday and Saturday from 1 to 4 pm through November. There is no admission charge.

APRIL 5

LADIES RETREAT – The Farmville Church of Christ, located at 1401 Milnwood Road, will hold its 26th annual Ladies Retreat on Friday, April 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The guest speaker will be Robin Foutz of Waymaker Church in Lynchburg, talking about “Living a Spirit-Filled Life in a Culture of Self-Fulfillment”. This free event will be filled with music, worship, door prizes and a complimentary dinner. Residents are asked to register by march 22 at farmvillechurchofchrist.org.

APRIL 23

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING – The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, April 23 at the Farmville Train Station. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will feature Jimmy Hurt giving a Powerpoint presentation on the French’s Church that was located in Kingsville. The group will discuss the church history and the reported 70 missing graves of French soldiers from the Revolutionary War period. 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

CAR CLUB MEETS — The Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club meets the second Monday each month at Merk’s Place in Farmville. Eat in at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Cruise ins are held on the third Saturday from April through October in the parking lot by Tractor Supply in Farmville. 5 p.m. till dusk. Any car owner is welcome to join the club or bring their car to the cruise ins.

SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES – The congregations of Cumberland and Guinea Presbyterian Churches hold services every Sunday. The Guinea service is at 10 a.m. at the church, located at 1176 Guinea Road in Farmville. The Cumberland service is held at 1835 Cumberland Road in Farmville, beginning every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. 

TRIUMPH BAPTIST CHURCH – Triumph Baptist Church, located at 2756 Darlington Heights Road in Prince Edward County, welcomes everyone to services each Sunday. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. followed by Prayer/Praise and worship service at 11:00 a.m. Worship Service is live streamed on the church Facebook page.  Rev. Morris Garner is the pastor.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located at 1835 Cumberland Road in Farmville, welcomes a new pastor, Jeffery Schroeder. Sunday School is at 10 a.m., with worship services at 11:15 a.m. Outside worship is available, by tuning to 1620 AM on the radio. 

EXERCISE CLASS – Payne Memorial Church, located at 1 Stoney Point Road in Cumberland, holds an exercise class every Monday and Thursday at 9 a.m. It’s free and all are welcome to attend.

HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP – Maysville Baptist Church, located at 13327 W. James Anderson Highway in Buckingham Courthouse, hosts a Homeschool Support Group the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The purpose of this group is to provide support and connection for homeschooling families in the area. There is no childcare provided. Anyone with questions can call 434-414-5292. 

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT – An Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 1301 Milnwood Avenue in Farmville. Meetings are held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Marion Kyner at 434-547-7850.  

NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH – New Bethel Baptist Church in Meherrin will hold worship services on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School will be held every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH – Heritage Baptist Church, located at 700 Milnwood Road in Farmville holds services each Sunday morning, with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m. A fellowship with donuts and coffee is held from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend. 

SOUP FOR THE SOUL – Cumberland Presbyterian Church will hold “Soup for the Soul” the third Tuesday of every month, beginning at 10 a.m. Church members prepare soup to be taken out to those who need a visit. The mission group meets at the church, located at 1835 Cumberland Road, three miles north of Farmville on Route 45. For more information, call Norma at 804-514-1135. 

CONFIDENT WOMEN MINISTRY — The Confident Women Ministry Worship Service will be held every Sunday at 3 p.m. online, via a conference call. The phone number to call in is 1-657-390-7012. 

THE AWAKENING — The Awakening Christian Circle, a Christian Rehab Support Group, meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Dillwyn Library, 16266 N. James Madison Highway in Dillwyn. For more information, call Butch Manywaters Davis at (434) 983-8967. 

FARMVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Farmville United Methodist Church located at 212 High Street welcomes everyone to worship each Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FARMVILLE — First Baptist Church located at the corner of Main and Fourth Streets in Farmville hosts Sunday worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. The Rev. Dr. James P. Ashton leads the services. At this time, face masks and social distancing are required inside of the sanctuary.

JERICHO BAPTIST CHURCH — Jericho Baptist Church located at 615 Franklin St., Farmville will host praise and worship in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Social distancing and face masks required in the sanctuary. Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor III is the pastor.

SPEARS MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH — Spears Mountain Baptist Church is located at 106 Meadow Creek Road in Buckingham. Sunday Worship Service is at 10 a.m. Pastor Robert C. Wilson.

DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETING — The Buckingham County Democratic Committee meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Agricultural Building in Buckingham County. The meetings are held at 54 Administration Lane in Buckingham, off Route 60. The Ag Building is next to the Arts Council Building.

AMATEUR RADIO MEETING — The Charlotte County Amateur Radio Club meets at 3 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at 5104 Double Bridges Road in Meherrin. Any questions, contact Joe Reid at (808)-927-8910. 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DILLWYN — First Baptist Church of Dillwyn located at 16980 Oak St., Dillwyn hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

PIEDMONT CHURCH OF CHRIST — Piedmont Church of Christ located at 1405 North Main St., Farmville holds Bible study at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, and the church service starts 10:30 a.m. They have Bible study on Sunday nights at 5 p.m. and a Bible study at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. The church has a free clothing giveaway on Thursdays from 1- 3 p.m. weather permitting.

PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH — Pisgah Baptist Church located at 202 Pisgah Road, Rice welcomes everyone each Sunday for Worship. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and worship starts at 11 a.m.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Farmville United Methodist Church (FUMC) is offering a Grief Support Group for those who have suffered recent losses or losses long ago. This is an ecumenical group welcoming anyone who has experienced a loss. The group meets at 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at FUMC, 212 High St. Participation in the discussion while attending the sessions is optional. You can join the group at any time. Call Rebecca Maxwell (434) 414-4562 or Tracey Oddo (434) 392-4686 for more information.

CHURCH SERVICES — Sharon Baptist Church in Cumberland offers three options to worship on Sundays: inside service at 10 a.m., masks are optional; 10 a.m. radio parking lot service on 89.7 FM. and YouTube service later Sunday afternoon. 

FARMVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH — Farmville Baptist Church at 132 N. Main St. holds Bible study at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday, followed at 11 a.m. by worship. Worship services are held in person and broadcast via Zoom. Specific details and more information can be found on the church website at www.farmvillebaptist.org. 

FARMVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Farmville Presbyterian Church at 200 West Third St. holds in-service worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday with Rev. Dr. Pete Smith. The church also livestreams their church Facebook page and posts services on YouTube (search for the church name). You can visit the website for more information, including sermon audio and special announcements, at www.farmvillepresbyterian.org or call the church office at 434-392-3829. 

FOOD DISTRIBUTION — Delma’s Pantry in Cumberland County will have curbside food distribution at Delma’s Pantry the second, third and fourth Fridays of the month at 9:30 a.m. each Friday. Senior boxes will be given out at the distributions.

VETERANS SERVICES — The American Legion Accredited Veterans Service Officers are available to see veterans and their family members at the Farmville VFW from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Veteran Service Officers may be reached at (434) 414-6504.

OLD GREEN BAPTIST — Old Green Baptist Church holds outdoor and indoor worship services at 11 a.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month until further notice. The Rev. Samuel F. Trent is the pastor.

MEMOIR WRITING GROUP – The group, which meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, encourages new people to join. The meetings take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farmville Library’s main meeting room. Call Joan at (434)-607-1576 for more information. 

WORSHIP AND THE WORD – Appomattox Assembly of God meets every Sunday for a Worship and the Word service, beginning at 11 a.m. The church, led by new pastor Mark Bartow, is located at 1225 Confederate Boulevard in Appomattox.