COMMUNITY NEWS
Published 10:23 am Wednesday, February 21, 2018
February 21
LENTEN LUNCHEON, Noon at Keysville United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Pastor Phillip from New Hope & Southall Memorial UMC. Bring a sandwich, drinks and dessert will be provided. All are welcome.
SINGLE AND PARENTING, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Drakes Branch Baptist Church. For more information, call Barbara at (434) 568-4021 from 4:30-7 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.
February 24
WINTER JAM, Drakes Branch Baptist Church invites other youth groups and their chaperones to join the church in a trip to Greensboro for Winter Jam 2018. The group will depart from Drakes Branch Baptist Church at 12:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Estimated return is 12:30 a.m. Money is needed for Wendy’s early dinner and ticket price is $15 each at the door. For more information, call (434) 542-5085 evenings by Feb. 22. Inclimate weather date is March 24 in Raleigh.
February 25
BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Beautiful Plain Baptist Church. The speaker for the event will be Minister Edward Lockett from North Carolina with a guest choir. Seniors of the community will also be recognized. A soul food luncheon will follow the service.
BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at New Witt Baptist Church in Farmville. The special guest will be Pastor Vincent Eanes and the Lone Oak Baptist Church of Keysville. The public is invited.
BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at White Oak Grove Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to come and fellowship. A soul food dinner will be served after the program.
WORSHIP SERVICE, 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at 5150 Hwy. 360 in Meherrin. The Rev. Gloria Eanes is the Pastor. This event is sponsored by Safe Haven Christian Ministries.
February 27
COMMONWEALTH CHORALE, 7-10 p.m. on Tuesday at Farmville Presbyterian Church. Interested singers are invited to join the Commonwealth Chorale in preparation for spring performances of Mozart’s Requiem, along with selections from the Easter portion of Handel’s Messiah. Everyone is welcome. No auditions are required. Youth singers 12 and up are invited to sing with adults. For more information, call (434) 392-7545 or visit www.commonwealthchorale.org
February 28
LENTEN LUNCHEON, Noon at Keysville United Methodist Church. The speaker will be the Rev. Ted Smith from Ash Camp Baptist Church. Bring a sandwich, drinks and dessert will be provided. All are welcome.
SINGLE AND PARENTING, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Drakes Branch Baptist Church. For more information, call Barbara at (434) 568-4021 from 4:30-7 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.
March 3
STEW, 10:30 a.m. at Keysville Hardware. Cost is $7 per quart. This event is sponsored by the Charlotte County Retired Teachers. Money from the stew will be used for a scholarship for a future teacher. To pre-order, please call Linda at (434) 547-9676.
March 4
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MEETING, 3 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month at the Keysville Fire Department. For more information, contact Dan at (434) 808-0678.
WORSHIP SERVICE, 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at 5150 Hwy. 360 in Meherrin. The Rev. Gloria Eanes is the Pastor. This event is sponsored by Safe Haven Christian Ministries.
March 6
COMMONWEALTH CHORALE, 7-10 p.m. on Tuesday at Farmville Presbyterian Church. Interested singers are invited to join the Commonwealth Chorale in preparation for spring performances of Mozart’s Requiem, along with selections from the Easter portion of Handel’s Messiah. Everyone is welcome. No auditions are required. Youth singers 12 and up are invited to sing with adults. For more information, call (434) 392-7545 or visit www.commonwealthchorale.org
March 11
WORSHIP SERVICE, 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at 5150 Hwy. 360 in Meherrin. The Rev. Gloria Eanes is the Pastor. This event is sponsored by Safe Haven Christian Ministries.
March 13
COMMONWEALTH CHORALE, 7-10 p.m. on Tuesday at Farmville Presbyterian Church. Interested singers are invited to join the Commonwealth Chorale in preparation for spring performances of Mozart’s Requiem, along with selections from the Easter portion of Handel’s Messiah. Everyone is welcome. No auditions are required. Youth singers 12 and up are invited to sing with adults. For more information, call (434) 392-7545 or visit www.commonwealthchorale.org
March 15
PANCAKE SUPPER FUNDRAISER, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Central Middle School Cafeteria in Charlotte Court House. Takeout meals are available. This event will benefit the Charlotte County Meals on Wheels.
March 18
WORSHIP SERVICE, 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at 5150 Hwy. 360 in Meherrin. The Rev. Gloria Eanes is the Pastor. This event is sponsored by Safe Haven Christian Ministries.
March 24
SPAGHETTI DINNER, 4-5 p.m. takeouts and 5-7 p.m. eat in at the Abilene Community Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under. The meal consists of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, homemade rolls, dessert and beverage. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. This event is sponsored by the Beulah United Methodist Women.
EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m. at Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Keysville. Prizes will be awarded and the Easter Bunny will be in attendance. Age groups include 0-5, 6-8 and 9-12. This event is free and open to the public.