Something exciting is going to happen in 2019. The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a nonprofit organization, is sponsoring a three day, two night trip to Lancaster Pennsylvania Tuesday, April 2, through Thursday, April 4. The trip includes round trip motorcoach transportation, two nights lodging, two deluxe continental breakfasts, two dinners, a two-hour farmland tour, time for shopping and the show “Jesus” at the Sight and Sound Theater. For pricing and pick up points contact President Barry Miles at (804) 492-5806 or (434) 315-4181 on or before March 1.

Cumberland County Landfill Awareness Committee welcomes all citizens of Cumberland County and surrounding counties to a community meeting concerning the proposed landfill to learn more and receive information about the stand against this issue. For more information visit LoveCentraVA.Com the Facebook page at FB.me/LoveCentralVA or email NoMegaLandfill@ LoveCentralVA.com. Due to the inclimate weather the next meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Community Center located at 45 south and Davenport Road.

The Appomattox County Athletic Booster Club proudly presents Bluegrass / Bluegrass Gospel featuring “Jeff Parker & Co.” Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Appomattox County High School, 198 Evergreen Avenue. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Children under five are free. You may purchase tickets at Napa in Appomattox, F & L Market in Lynchburg and Taylor Forbes Equipment in Farmville or online at www.lynchburgtickets. com or make checks payable to ACHS and mail to c/o Tony Clifton, P.O. Box 373, Appomattox, VA 24522 or visit our website www.appomattoxbluegrass.com. For more information call Tony at (434) 660-7101.

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting is held every second Tuesday unless otherwise announced at 7 p.m. in the Cumberland County Court Room.

Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to Junior Trent of Cumberland on Friday, Jan. 18, Dottie Roosevelt of Cumberland and Roy Knighton of New Canton both on Sunday, Jan. 20, Jan Crawley and John Trammell both of Farmville and Martha Miles of Richmond all on Thursday, Jan. 24.

Visiting in the home of Annie May Miles of Dillwyn on Saturday evening Jan. 12 were Josh and Cheyenne Gentry of Cumberland.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a nonprofit organization, will be entering their 31st year as a group. All members and prospective members are asked to come out and join us for our first meeting and lunch that has been rescheduled to Saturday, at noon at Welcome Wesleyan Church located on U.S. Route 15 North, 26565 James Madison Hwy., Dillwyn. All members are asked to bring a covered dish for the meal, following will be the January program. For further information or to learn more about the group, contact President Barry Miles at home (804) 492-5806 or cell (434) 315-4181.

Spreading God’s Gifts Inc., a nonprofit organization serving Buckingham and surrounding counties in helping people in their hour of need, will be hosting its annual Valentine’s Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Dillwyn. Dinner to include roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert and beverage all for a donation. You may eat in or take out. Dinner music will be provided by Cody Moss. Door prizes will be given away. For more information call (434) 983-2269. Everyone is welcome to attend. Thanks in advance for your generous support. By you helping us we can help others.

Our sympathy is extended to the Smith Family of Farmville. James R. (J.R.) Smith went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 10. He will be greatly missed by all.

A speedy recovery is sent out to all those who are sick and shut-in.

Did you know? Popcorn was invented by the Aztec Indians.

ANNIE MAY MILES can be reached at fatcat091@verizon.net.