Spreading God’s Gifts will host a fish fry dinner with all the trimmings Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Route 20 in Dillwyn. Meal cost is by donation. Chris Lewis, Shelby Taylor and members of Bethlehem Baptist will provide singing and special music. All are invited.

Glenmore United Methodist Church members are having a benefit dinner/silent auction for John N. Staton, one of its members. Staton has been battling cancer for some time. All funds collected will be for Staton’s benefit to help cover expenses due to his illness.

The meal will consist of barbecue chicken, green beans, potato salad, rolls, dessert and drink. The cost will be by donation. The event will be held Saturday from 4-6 p.m. at the church, located at 7988 Howardsville Road, Glenmore. All are welcome.

Straight Street-Buckingham, Inc. will hold its annual Back-to-School Supply Distribution Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at the Straight Street building located on Route 20. Basic supplies will be given to those families who need assistance in obtaining school items. For more information, contact Kathy at (434) 547-2949.

It’s not too late to get involved in some interpretive programs at James River State Park. Interpretive programs are held Thursday through Sunday until Labor Day and select weekends through the year.

For the Tye Overlook Wagon excursion, take a ride with the park naturalist to the scenic Tye Overlook. Discover some history behind this beautiful spot as well as learning about the park itself. Pre-registration is required and rides are $3 per person or $8 per family. The Guided Canoe Trip will have you joining a park interpreter for a two-mile canoe paddle in the river. You will discuss a number of things as you float along, and hopefully see some wildlife, eagles, osprey, great blue herons, several different types of fish and maybe even an otter or muskrat.

The group will also stop at Treasure Island (which is about halfway through the trip) to hopefully see some aquatic wildlife. Pre-registration is required. Five dollars per person includes canoe, for ages 6 and up. The Pond Critters event will involve a walk around Green Hill Pond to discover what lives in and around the pond. Use dip nets to try and catch some critters and talk about what they are. This program is free.

Every Sunday morning, join The Feeding Frenzy and feed the animals that are living in the park. Feed turtles, fish, and snakes and learn about what they eat. This program is also free. For more information about these fun and informative events, please contact (434) 933-4355 or go online to www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/james-river.

Enon Baptist Church is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. Spaghetti dinner is by donation, with special music by Second Time Around. All proceeds will benefit two special families in our community, including Matt Bryant’s family after his passing July 10 from cancer, and Donna Hawkins who is out of work due to an illness. Come out and support two of our own.

Sherri Wise is the columnist for the Buckingham Bulletin. Her email address is wisebuckingham@gmail.com and telephone number is (434) 983-1393.