The Farmville Lions Club is just one of the many service clubs in our area that are near and dear to my heart. Their motto is “We Serve,” and serve they do! Chartered in 1923, the Lions Club founding members devoted their efforts to supporting community organizations that focused on the area’s amenities for residents, visitors and commercial enterprises. Today, the club has expanded its service and support reach to include vision, hearing and organizations that provide support to those in need in our community. In October, the club debuted its latest fundraiser — a Shrimp Fest. From all reports, a great time was had by all and this is an event you will want to put on your calendar for next year. Turn to Page 11 for more of the story. 

A challenge that presents itself for many a cook each November is what to do with all the Thanksgiving dinner leftovers. In this edition, Alexa Massey has some creative ways to repurpose green beans, stuffing and turkey. Her recipe for Thanksgiving fettuccine Alfredo with crispy stuffing breadcrumbs and garlic green beans sounds absolutely delicious. 

For those of you who enjoy history we have a real treat for you this month. The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society has graciously shared a presentation by Kay Whitfield and Caroline Stowers on the history of historic homes on High Street. This series focuses on the 600 block of High Street. Turn to Page 20 and explore not only what was, but how the homes look today. 

Farmville the Magazine strives to tell the story of our community. We are blessed and grateful to be a part of this community and are thankful that there are so many great stories to share. 

Within these pages you will find more stories and we hope you will enjoy reading them as much as we enjoy bringing them to you. This is a magazine about and for you, we welcome your ideas and invite you to share with us what you would like to hear more about by sending us a note at P.O. Box 307, Farmville, VA, 23901, giving us a call at (434) 392-4151 or sending me an email at Betty.Ramsey@FarmvilletheMag.com. 

We publish Farmville the Magazine in the months of March, April, May, summer, September, October, November and December. We invite you to pick up a copy of the latest issue as there is sure to be someone you know inside — a neighbor, a family member, a friend or perhaps even you! 

Betty Ramsey is publisher of Farmville the Magazine.