APRIL 26

DENIM DAY, Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc. is seeking the support of the community in spreading awareness of domestic violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Join them and stand up for an end to sexual violence by wearing jeans on Denim Day.

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Brookneal. The Rev. John Smith from Green Creek New Site Baptist Church in Farmville will bring the message. Various choirs will render the music. The public is invited.

APRIL 27

CANNING WORKSHOP, 6-8 p.m. at the Southern Piedmont AREC in Blackstone. Class topics will include the science of canning, canning recipes, storage of canned goods and how to can with a pressure, hot water bath and steam canners. Call Eric Bowen at (434) 607-2049 or email bowen@vt.edu for additional details. Registered participants will receive a bound copy of the USDA Guide to Home Canning.

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Brookneal. The Rev. John Smith from Green Creek New Site Baptist Church in Farmville will bring the message. Various choirs will render the music. The public is invited.

APRIL 28

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Brookneal. The Rev. John Smith from Green Creek New Site Baptist Church in Farmville will bring the message. Various choirs will render the music. The public is invited.

APRIL 29

USED BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-noon behind the Charlotte Court House Library. This event is sponsored by the Charlotte County Friends of the Library. All proceeds will support the public libraries in Charlotte County.

BARBECUE SUPPER, 4-7 p.m. at Red Oak Excavating. This event is sponsored by Friends for a Cure Relay Team. Tickets are $10 and include barbecue, Cole slaw, baked beans, a roll, drink and dessert of your choice. There will be raffle items as well. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Teresa at (434) 470-1955.

FISH FRY, 10 a.m. at Masonic Lodge No. 146 in Keysville. Fish plates will be available for $7. The Masonic Lodge is located on Wilson Street. 

FLORAFEST, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Charlotte County Extension Office in Charlotte Court House.

STEW, 11 a.m. at Keysville Hardware. Cost is $7 a quart and will benefit American Legion Post 260. For pre orders, call (434) 736-0043.

APRIL 30

WOMEN’S DAY, 11 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church in Red Oak. Guest proclaimer will be Dr. Cathy Sauls from Raleigh, North Carolina. All ladies are asked to wear white.

USHER’S ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Gethsemane Presbyterian in Drakes Branch. Music will be rendered by Rodney Scott of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House. Everyone is invited.

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Triumph Baptist Church. The Rev. Walter M. Fells, pastor of Mercy Seat Baptist Church, will preach the service. He will be accompanied by his choir and church congregation. The church is located on Darlington Heights Road in Prince Edward. Everyone is invited.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 11 a.m. at Organ Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Whitfield Scott will deliver the message. The Blessed Few will render the music. A light dinner will follow. Everyone is invited.

MAY 1

SOIL AND WATER SCHOLARSHIP, deadline is May 1 to turn in applications to Southside Soil and Water Conservation District in Charlotte Court House. Interested students must attend school in Charlotte or Lunenburg counties and be enrolled as a full-time student or have applied and been accepted to a two-year or four-year college. An official transcript is required with a completed application. For more information, contact the Southside Soil and Water Conservation District at (434) 542-5405.

MAY 4

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST, 6 a.m. at Red Oak Excavating. The Red Oak Community National Day of Prayer Breakfast will include special music, prayer, a presentation of flags and more.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 6:45 p.m. at Halifax County High School. The event is free and will feature worship leader/country music entertainer Craig Campbell.

MAY 6

PAMPLIN BARN DANCE, 6-8 p.m. at the Pamplin Train Depot. The event is free and family friendly.

MAY 11

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Red Oak. Hebron United Methodist Church is the sponsor of the drive. The church is located at 6700 Barnesville Hwy.

MAY 13

CATFISH TOURNAMENT, 5:30 p.m. registration time at Staunton River State Park Picnic Shelter No. 2. The captains meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the fishing kickoff at 7 p.m. All fishing will conclude at 2 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Halifax Volunteer Fire Department. The event will include food, drinks, T-shirts, prizes and raffles.

MAY 20

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY, 4 p.m. at St. Andrews Baptist Church in Cullen. Guest preacher for the service will be the Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor III of Jericho Baptist Church in Farmville. Repast will be served after the service.

MAY 23

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Mossingford Baptist Church. The Rev. James Taylor, pastor of Jericho Baptist Church in Farmville ,will be the speaker. His choir will render the music. Everyone is invited. Dinner will be served after the service.