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Astronomy program planned at state park

The Crewe Astronomy Club will spend an evening gazing at the stars and learning about the night sky ...

Lifestyles

Two new exhibits opening at LCVA

The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) will have an opening reception Friday, Aug. 27, from 5 ...

News

Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals to begin soon

The Commonwealth Chorale is back. Rehearsals are set to begin Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. at Farmville ...

Lifestyles

Federal backing needed for precision agriculture

Until the costs associated with precision agriculture become affordable, farmers are calling for support as they lead the ...

Lifestyles

‘Odd Couple’ auditions scheduled

Waterworks Players will hold auditions for Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” (female version), with performances in mid-late October, ...

Lifestyles

Stars Under the Stars concludes Aug. 13

Stars Under the Stars concludes an abbreviated 23rd season Friday, Aug. 13, not with scares, but with romantic ...

Lifestyles

State Fair to return in Sept.

The State Fair of Virginia is back this fall, and organizers are excited to offer fairgoers their favorites. ...

Lifestyles

Garden Club returns to normal

Members of the Buckingham-Dillwyn Garden Club gathered for a regular in-person meeting at the Buckingham Arts Center Monday, ...

Lifestyles

It’s great to see Farmville return to life again

Walking the streets of Farmville the weekend of July 17, one couldn’t help but think back to last ...

Lifestyles

Fly fishing film festival is coming

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival, coming virtually to all of Virginia beginning July 15, features 10 films, ...

Lifestyles

Garden Club gathers

The Cumberland Garden Club was hosted by club member Nell Spain in her home for its June meeting. ...

Lifestyles

High Bridge wins ‘Looking Our Best’ honor

The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce presented the “Looking Our Best” award to the High Bridge Trail State ...

Lifestyles

Sailor’s Creek Park to host history hike

As part of the “National Trails Day 2021” initiative, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a ...

Lifestyles

LCVA features youth art exhibition

The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts presents “Start with Art, Learn for Life: The Annual Area Youth ...

Lifestyles

PACE talent show was ‘Dynamite’

The area’s seniors and several gifted staff members showcased their unique talents during Centra PACE’s Sixth Annual PACE ...

Lifestyles

Build a bug

Twin Lakes State Park will host a program called Build A Bug Saturday, April 24, from 10 to ...

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Football makes unseasonable debut

After a 15-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, high school football returned to the Farmville area Friday ...

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AKA Sorority completes community projects

Members of the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority delivered Christmas gifts and dinner to ...

Education

Make your own Longwood Rotunda

The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts is offering a take-home art activity sure to delight model building ...

Lifestyles

PACE participants have a Mardi Gras celebration

Participants in the Farmville PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) traveled virtually to New Orleans to ...

Lifestyles

Farmers learn to pivot quickly

Whether it’s shifting markets, increased competition or a pandemic, farmers are constantly faced with circumstances that cause them ...

Lifestyles

Master Gardener class offered

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Service and Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners will offer a 2021 virtual Master Gardener ...

Lifestyles

A side of art beside the river

Many people dining at Riverside Cafe on North Main Street in Farmville are treated to more than just ...

Lifestyles

Registration open for spring rec sports

The Cumberland County Recreation Department is accepting registrations for spring baseball, softball and T-ball. Registration forms can be ...

Lifestyles

Master Gardener training offered

The Charlotte County Extension Office will offer a 2021 computer-based, self-paced, Independent Master Gardener study beginning March 11 ...

News

Valentine’s Art-on-the-Go bags coming soon

This February, the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts is partnering with the Farmville Lions Club on a ...

Lifestyles

Garden Club learns about orchids

The Nora Lancaster Garden Club held a socially distanced outdoor meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the parking lot ...

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