The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. Email events to communitycalendar@TheCharlotteGazette.com
MAY 15-17
SPRING REVIVAL, 7 p.m. nightly at Jericho Baptist Church, 615 Franklin St., Farmville. Guest revivalist will be recording artist the Rev. Luther Barnes of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. All are welcome.
MAY 18
USED BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-noon at Charlotte Court House library. Proceeds benefit all four Charlotte County libraries.
FOOD BANK, 10-11:45 am. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Red House for those in the Phenix and surrounding Red House Community who are residents of Charlotte County. Reminder: You can receive USDA food at only one site in Virginia. Bring a large cardboard box and identification. For questions call Bernice Pannell at (434) 248-6465 after 5 p.m. and before 8 p.m.
QUILT GROUP TO MEET, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall #8 at 1710 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston. New members and all skill levels welcome. For questions call Ellie at (434) 572-1998.
OBSTACLE CHALLENGE, to benefit White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue at 4004 Bethlehem Road, Charlotte Court House. This is a fun and low key event for horse and rider. For more information contact Beverly Renfro at (434) 607-7976.
OPENING DAY CELEBRATION, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. of the Pamplin Community Farmers Market at the Pamplin Depot on Main Street.
WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, located on U.S. Route 360. The speaker for the afternoon will be Minister Loretta Bailey and a special musical guest will render the music for the afternoon. Come out and fellowship with us.
MAY 19
SHILOH MISSIONARY SOCIETY’S WOMEN’S DAY, 2 p.m. Women of the Bible. Choose a person and notify Sister Arlene Dailey as soon as possible. Guest choir will be Voices of Christ and Shiloh Praise Dancers will perform. If not representing a woman of the Bible, wear white. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Shiloh Baptist Church, 125 Shiloh Church Road, Drakes Branch.
PASTOR’S 13TH ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at St. Michael Baptist Church, Drakes Branch for their pastor, the Rev. James E. Goode. The Rev. Jimmie Dews, pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in Brookneal will bring the anniversary message accompanied by his choir. Everyone is welcome. Dinner will be served.
PASTORS 52ND ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Rocky Branch Baptist Church, in celebration of the Rev. Dr. James E. Scott, Sr. anniversary.
CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at New Witt Baptist Church on Farmville Highway South, Meherrin Road. The Rev. Winston Bland is the Pastor. The public is welcome.
MAY 21
FREE PROGRAM, 4 p.m. in the VCU Health CMH Education Center, 1755 N. Mecklenburg Avenue, South Hill featuring advanced heart failure treatment options. Reservations required by calling (434) 447-0917.
MAY 25
CEMETERY CLEANUP, 10 a.m. sponsored by the Roanoke Presbyterian Church Cemetery Association, 444 Ridgeway Road, Brookneal. Meeting and light lunch will follow. Rain date, June 1. Bring a rake.
JUNE 1
PASTOR INSTALLATION, 3 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church for pastor-elect, Dr. Rev. Horace Parham. The Rev. Dr. Peter Jeffrey, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, will be the guest proclaimer. All are welcome to witness this special event. Dinner will be served.
JULY 16-17
FLOOD THE STREETS OF SOUTHSIDE WITH CHRIST REVIVAL, 6:30-8:30 p.m.at the Robert E. Lee building in Chase City featuring musicians Bryann Trejo, Antwoine Hill and Lynn Cooper. Event is free. For questions contact Getum Ministries at (434) 210-6175 or (434) 471-6844.
ONGOING
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS, 7 p.m. every third Monday of the month at the Drakes Branch Municipal Office, 4800 Drakes Main St., Drakes Branch. Any questions contact Rebecca Daly at (434) 454-0122.