COMMUNITY NEWS
Published 9:32 am Wednesday, July 25, 2018
July 25
GO VIRGINIA MEETING, 10:30 a.m. on the first floor conference room of the Halifax County IDA in South Boston. The Southern Virginia GO Region 3 Executive Committee and Council will meet to review project application and to conduct general business.
July 25-27
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6-8 p.m. at Safe Haven Ministries in Meherrin. This year’s theme is “conquering the giant.” The event is open to all children and adults and will include games, bible classes, crafts, music and snack. A cook out will be held Friday night.
July 29
FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY, 11 a.m. at Triumph Baptist Church. The Rev. James W. Morris will preach and the church choir will sing. A car/motorcycle show and a picnic lunch will be held after the worship service. Casual dress is encouraged. Everyone is invited. The church is located on Darlington Heights Road in Prince Edward.
HOMECOMING, 11 a.m. at Gethsemane Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Garrison Michael Hickman will deliver the message and the Young Adult Choir will provide the music. Lunch will be served immediately afterward.
PRODIGAL SON CONCERT, 7 p.m. at Rough Creek Presbyterian Church. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at 3 miles north of Phenix on Highway 727.
August 4
BUMPER’S FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bumper’s in Drakes Branch. The event will include live music, food, yard sales, crafts and more. Bumper’s is located at 7170 Crafton’s Gate Hwy.
August 5
HOMECOMING, 11:15 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Drakes Branch. The Rev. Vantell Allen, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Meherrin will be the guest minister. Music will be provided by “The Voices for Christ.” Dinner will be served. Everyone is welcome.
SICK AND SHUT-IN PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Wylliesburg. The Royallights Gospel Singers will sponsor the program.
August 6-10
REVIVAL SERVICES, 7:30 p.m. nightly at St. Level Baptist Church in Clarksville. Guest ministers will include the Rev. Reginald Hurt, Sr., the Rev. Eva B. Hurt and the Rev. Andy Hargrove. Different choirs have been invited for each night along with their congregation and ushers. The public is invited.
August 6
FIRST RESPONDERS PROGRAM, Noon-3 p.m. at Charlotte Primary Care in Charlotte Court House. The event will be held to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers and dedicated staff.
August 7
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, 4-7 p.m. at the Charlotte Court House Dixie Youth Ballpark. The event is free and open to the public and will include music, food, school supplies, a bounce house, emergency vehicles and more.
August 10
COMMUNITY MEETING, 7 p.m. at the Bacon District Firehouse. This meeting is hosted by Wylliesburg/Red Oak Supervisor Kay Pierantoni. County Treasurer Patricia Berkeley will speak regarding the county tax system.
August 11
ON THE LAWN FELLOWSHIP, 5 p.m. at St. Level Baptist Church in Clarksville. The church will have their annual “on the lawn” picnic and fellowship. The public is invited.
August 12
HOMECOMING SERVICE, 11 a.m. at St. Level Baptist Church in Clarksville. The Rev. Toney W. Smith will deliver the message. The public is invited.
HOMECOMING SERVICE, 11 a.m. at St. Michael Baptist Church. Pastor James Goode will deliver the message. Lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome.
August 20
DEMOCRATIC MEETING, 7 p.m. at the Drakes Branch Municipal Building, 4800 Drakes Main St.
September 17
DEMOCRATIC MEETING, 7 p.m. at the Drakes Branch Municipal Building, 4800 Drakes Main St.