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Published 10:21 am Wednesday, February 1, 2017

FEBRUARY 2

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY, 6 p.m. at Morrison Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House. All women are welcome.

FEBRUARY 3

DINNER PLATES SALE, 11 a.m. at Beautiful Plains Baptist Church. The menu will include fish, chicken or pig feet with green beans, potato salad and rolls. For more information or to place orders, please call (434) 315-1385.

FEBRUARY 4

BOOK SIGNING, 1-3 p.m. at the Charlotte County Historical and Genealogical Society. Join local author Tim Davis to celebrate the release of his debut book, “Blue Ridge Heartman, Something for Everyone. “The society is located at 4849 Main St. in Drakes Branch.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE, 10 a.m-3 p.m. at Wylliesburg Tastee Freez and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polar Express in Keysville. Charlotte County Girl Scout Troop 1154 will sell Cookies at $4 per box.

FEBRUARY 7

BEEKEEPING COURSE, 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Prince Edward Extension Office. This course is specifically designed for those who intend to start honeybee colonies.  Material covered will include the history of honeybees, bee life cycle, seasonal management, equipment and supplies needed, integrated and sustainable management techniques, as well as hands on session for establishing new colonies. Tuition of $100 per family unit includes three textbooks, course notebook and CD with presentation summaries, additional resources and one year’s membership in a beekeeping club. For more info or to register, contact annbeezee@gmail.com or call (434) 660-6063.

FEBRUARY 9

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Red Oak. The American Red Cross will hold the blood drive and Salem Baptist Church in Red Oak is the sponsor. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 6700 Barnesville Hwy.

WELLNESS WORKSHOP, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Adult Learning Center. The workshop will include an introduction to Tai Chi, the moving meditation.​ Please call the Charlotte Adult Learning Center at (434) 542-5782 for more information.

FEBRUARY 17

SPAGHETTI DINNER, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Randolph District Volunteer Fire Department. The menu will include spaghetti and sauce, garlic bread, salad, desserts, coffee and tea. The cost of the dinner is a donation at the door. Raffles prizes will be given away and tickets are one for $5 or three for $10. The fire department is located at 2145 Cumberland Road.

TUTOR TRAINING, 7-9 p.m. at the Charlotte Adult Learning Center. This workshop prepares individuals to work with adult students in literacy, numeracy, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Those who are interested should call the Charlotte Adult Learning Center at (434) 542-5782 for more information.

FEBRUARY 18

TUTOR TRAINING, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Adult Learning Center. This workshop prepares individuals to work with adult students in literacy, numeracy, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Those who are interested should call the Charlotte Adult Learning Center at (434) 542-5782 for more information.

FEBRUARY 19

TUTOR TRAINING, 2-6 p.m. at the Charlotte Adult Learning Center. This workshop prepares individuals to work with adult students in literacy, numeracy, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Those who are interested should call the Charlotte Adult Learning Center at (434) 542-5782 for more information.