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From fall festivals to relic shows, re-enactments and a number of other activities, there’s something for everyone to check out in the region this weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening, courtesy of the Herald Community Calendar.

SEPTEMBER 20 

MOAA MEETING – The Military Officers Association of America will hold a monthly lunch meeting on Friday, Sept. 20. That’ll take place at 12:30 p.m. on 2650 W. Third Street in Farmville. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch and drink. Morgan Hayes, branch manager of the Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library, will provide updates on the services offered to veterans. 

SEPTEMBER 21 – SEPTEMBER 22

BATTLE OF SAILOR’S CREEK – There will be a Civil War re-enactment starting at noon on Saturday, Sept. 21 and continuing at 2 p.m. that same day. Two battles are also scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Battle of Amelia Springs and the First High Bridge will be the battles on Saturday, with Marshall’s Crossroads and Sailor’s Creek on Sunday. The military camps will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. There will be Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry demonstrations both days. All of this is free to the public. 

SEPTEMBER 21

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Operation Christmas Child will hold an event at Burkeville Baptist Church, located at 222 Agnew Street. That’ll start on Saturday, Sept. 21, running from 10 a.m. to noon. 

FALL FESTIVAL – Mt. Zion Baptist Church’s Fall Festival and KOZ Hunting & Fishing Expo will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events will include a bounce house, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, an archery range, a .22 rifle range, corn hole, games and cake walks. The event is free. 

INDIAN RELIC SHOW – Historic Buckingham will hold an Indian Relic Show on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Historic Village at Lee Wayside. That’ll run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dozens of collectors from Virginia and North Carolina will exhibit their collections and sell, trade, and answer questions. There will be displays, demonstrations, live music, and at 1 p.m., there will be an arrowhead hunt for the kids. There is no admission charge. Lunch will be available. The Historic Village is located at 84 Lee Wayside Rd, Buckingham, two miles west of Sprouse’s Corner off of Rt. 60. For more information call 434-969-4032.

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY – Green Creek New Site Baptist Church will celebrate the first pastoral anniversary of Rev. Alvin E. Witcher Jr. That’ll happen on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. Rev. Irma T. Watson from Midway Baptist Church will deliver the message. 

MEMORIAL PROGRAM – Old Green Creek Baptist Church, located at 282 Cooks Road in Farmville, will hold a memorial program on Saturday, Sept. 21, beginning at 2 p.m. Special guests, including Gravel Hill Baptist Church, will provide the music, with dinner served afterward.

CLASSIC CRUISE-IN –The Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club will hold its monthly cruise-in on Sept. 21 at the parking lot by Tractor Supply in Farmville. Residents can bring classic or antique cars or simply come and check them out. The club meets every month at Merk’s on the second Monday at 6 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 22

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY – Triumph Baptist Church will celebrate the first anniversary with their pastor, Rev. Morris Garner, on Sunday, Sept. 22. Dr. Jesse J. Walker II will deliver the message during the 11 a.m. service. Dinner will follow afterward, with the anniversary service at 3 p.m. Rev. Frank McCullough, pastor of the New Waves of Joy Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina will deliver the message. Triumph Baptist is located at 2756 Darlington Heights Road in Cullen. 

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY – The St. Douglas Baptist Church family will celebrate the first anniversary of Rev. Loretta D. Bailey on Sunday, Sept. 22. The event will be held at 3 p.m. at St. Douglas Baptist Church. Rev. Dennis King, Pastor of Rocky Mount Baptist Church, will deliver the message. 

SEPTEMBER 23 

DEMOCRATIC MEETING – The Prince Edward Democratic Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 23. That’ll start at 6 p.m. in the Extension Office, located at 100 Dominion Drive. 

SEPTEMBER 24 

TOWN HALL MEETING – Cumberland County Board of Supervisors will host a community town hall meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Spruceberry Farm, located at 94 Cartersville Road in Cumberland. The goal is to discuss the budget process, public safety initiatives, as well as priorities, opportunities and challenges for county operations. For more information, call 804-492-3625 or email County Administrator Derek Stamey at dstamey@cumberlandcounty.virginia.gov. 

DEMOCRATIC MEETING – The Buckingham County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24. That’ll begin at 6 p.m. at 54 Administration Lane, in the Agriculture Building. 

SEPTEMBER 26 

BIBLE STUDY – New Store Baptist Church, located at 9637 Francisco Road in Farmville, will host a six-week Fall Bible Study titled Learning from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The Bible class will meet each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting on Sept. 26 and ending on Oct. 31. 

SEPTEMBER 28

SEMINAR — An Emergency Preparedness Seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Farmville Church of Christ on Saturday, Sept. 28. The church is located at 1401 Milnwood Road in Farmville. The seminar is free admission and will include door prizes. Register at farmvillechurchofchrist.org if you plan to attend.

FUN DAY – Calvary Baptist Church, located at 3010 Sandy River Road in Burkeville, will host a Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature a picnic, outdoor games and fun activities. 

PIG ROAST FUNDRAISER – Piedmont Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual Pig Roast fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 28. That’ll run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Farmville Community Marketplace. Food provided by The Fishin’ Pig will include pulled pork and chicken, with homemade sides. Vegetarian sides, appetizers, desserts and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. Craft beer will be provided by Three Roads, with music from JB and the Get Down Browns. Tickets are $30 per adult, $10 for ages 6 to 20 and free for children 5 and under. You can buy at the event or on the website at piedmonthabitat.org.

SEPTEMBER 29 

SUNDAY DINNER – The Mary Branch School will hold a Sunday Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 29. This is free to anyone who drops by, as long as supplies last. Spaghetti, salad, bread, a drink and dessert will be given out to everyone who drops by 632 S. Main Street in Farmville from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY – Mt. Zion Baptist Church will hold Family & Friends Day on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Donald Hamlette, accompanied by Barbara & Company, who will provide music. Lunch will be served following morning worship. 

DEACONS AND TRUSTEES – The Cumberland Deacons and Trustees Conference will hold its annual program at Sharon Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 3 p.m. Deacons, trustees and congregations of member churches are invited to attend. 

OCTOBER 4 – OCTOBER 7 

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE – The Cumberland Friends of the Library will hold their annual Holiday Boutique and Sweets in the Stack as a three-day fundraising event running from Friday, Oct. 4 to Monday, Oct. 7. The Sweets event, a raffle basket extravaganza,  will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. This will include a variety of sweet and savory treats. The Holiday Boutique Shop, meanwhile, will be open during library hours on Friday, Saturday and Monday 

OCTOBER 5

FALL FARM FEST – Historic Buckingham will hold its annual Fall Farm Fest on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Village. There will be food, kids’ activities, animals, tractors, vendors, exhibits and music from the Farm Use Band. The Historic Village is located about two miles west of Sprouse’s Corner, off of Route 60 at 84 Lee Wayside Road. 

FALL FESTIVAL – Buckingham Baptist Church, located at 24234 North James Madison HIghway in the Gold Hill area of New Canton, will hold a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. That’ll run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there will be bounce houses, games and food, along with chili and barbeque by the bowl or quart.

BBQ FUNDRAISER – The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department will host a chicken BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Fire House on Route 13 in Cumberland. Chicken halves will be $8 and ready by noon. Desserts and drinks will also be available for purchase. Pre-orders encouraged by Sept. 24 by texting 804-241-3526. 

SOULTOWN TO MOTOWN FUNDRAISER – The Mary E. Branch Heritage Center will hold a ‘Soultown to Motown” fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 5. That’ll run from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Fireman’s Sports Arena in Farmville. A 70s inspired wardrobe and a $20 donation to the Mary Branch Center is requested. 

OCTOBER 6 

WOMEN’S & MEN’S DAY – High Bridge Baptist Church, located at 2526 Lockett Road in Rice, will hold their annual Women’s and Men’s Day program on Sunday, Oct. 6. Rev. Stella Forest Tucker from Chesterfield will deliver the message during the 11 a.m. Women’s Day service. People are asked to wear some combination of pink and black. Dinner will be served following worship. Then at 2 p.m., the Men’s Day service will be held, with Rev. Jeffrey Perkinson from Charlottesville. 

HOMECOMING – Jones Chapel Baptist Church, located at 947 Trents Mill Road in Cumberland, will celebrate homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 6. Worship starts at 10 a.m., with former pastor Rev. Jim Lamb delivering the message. A song service begins at 11 a.m. with Lauren Talley. Lunch will be served afterwards. 

OCTOBER 12

FALL FESTIVAL – Twin Lakes State Park will hold a fall festival and craft marketplace on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is set for Sunday, Oct. 13. The family-friendly activities include hay rides, pumpkin painting, a scarecrow competition and a delicious array of seasonal treats. Pumpkins will also be available for purchase. The scarecrow event will be judged at 1 p.m. and guests are welcome to bring their own supplies. The event is free but the $7 parking fee remains. The parking fee will be waived for anyone who brings at least two nonperishable food items, to be donated to F.A.C.E.S. 

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY – Sharon Baptist Church, located at 1130 Plank Road, will celebrate the 25th pastoral anniversary of Rev. Robert R. Jones on Saturday, Oct. 12 with a banquet. That’ll be held at Southern Pines at Wedgewood, located at 36 Wedgewood Drive in Farmville. Tickets for adults are $40 and $20 for children 12 and under. That’ll run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

OCTOBER 13 

WOMEN’S DAY – Mercy Seat Baptist Church will observe Women’s Day on Sunday, Oct. 13, starting at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Lona Miller of All Saints Apostolic Church of Richmond. 

OCTOBER 19

STEW FUNDRAISER – The Mercy Seat Baptist Church Missionary Ministry will hold a stew and cornbread fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will be held at the Turn Out Grounds across from Mercy Seat Baptist, starting at noon. Stew will be sold by the quart for $12. 

OCTOBER 20 

CHOIR ANNIVERSARY – The High Bridge Baptist Church Inspirational Choir will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 20, beginning at 2 p.m. A number of choirs and other musical groups will be on the program, making a joyful noise unto the Lord. The church is located at 2526 Lockett Road in Rice. 

OCTOBER 26 

FALL FESTIVAL – New Store Baptist Church will hold a fall fest on Saturday, October 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be face painting, trunk-or-treat, games, activities and crafts. The church is located at 9637 Francisco Road in Farmville. 

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