October 4

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

October 5

COMMUNITY MEETING, 7 p.m. at the Bacon District Fire House. This meeting is hosted by Wylliesburg/Red Oak Supervisors Kay Morgan Pierantoni.

October 6

OPPORTUNITY FUND SKEET AND TRAP CLASSIC, 8 a.m. registration at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center in Appomattox. participants will shoot one round each of skeet and trap, have breakfast and lunch, win prizes and take home awards for their shooting skills. All proceeds will go to the nonprofit Southside Opportunity Fund’s scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) service area. For more information or to register as a participant or sponsor, contact Mark Thomas, community relations coordinator in SEC’s Altavista office, at (434) 645-3276 or mark.thomas@sec.coop or visit www.sof.coop.

ANNIVERSARY AND PRAISE FEST, 3 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church. The Shiloh Praise Ensemble will celebrate their 18th anniversary and eighth praise fest. Pastor Keith Carter and Victory Temple Community Choir will be the guests. All are welcome.

October 7

THE ROYALLIGHTS GOSPEL SINGERS ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Wylliesburg. The group will celebrated its 62nd anniversary. Various groups will render the music on the program. All are welcome.

HOMECOMING, 11:30 a.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Brookneal. Lunch will be served following the service. The public is invited.

AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MEETING, 3 p.m. at the Keysville Fire Department. Anyone who has an interest in amateur radio is welcome.

CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 4 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church. The Galilee Shining Stars will celebrate their choir anniversary.

October 7-11

REVIVAL, 7 p.m. nightly at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Abilene. The guest speaker Sunday night will be Co-founder of Liberty University Dr. Elmer Towns. The guest speaker Monday-Thursday will be Evangelist Steve Freeman of Colonial Heights. Special music will be provided each night.

October 8

ACTIVE PARENTING, 5-7 p.m. at the Farmville Community Library. This class is sponsored by Crossroads Prevention Services. To register, call Angela Cook at (434) 392-9461 ext. 274 or email acook@crossroadscsb.org. Space is limited.

October 11

BLOOD DRIVE, 1-6 p.m. at the Drakes Branch Municipal Building. The drive is sponsored by Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church.

FAFSA NIGHT, 4-6:30 p.m. at the Randolph-Henry High School Library. Randolph-Henry College Adviser Dasmen Richards, along with college representatives from Longwood University and Southside Virginia Community College will help high school seniors file FAFSA’s. Any high school senior that is interested in trade/vocational school, 2 year or 4 year must file a FAFSA to be considered for financial aid. RSVP by emailing richardsdn@ccps.k12.va.us.

October 13

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Drakes Branch Farmer’s Market. Craft vendors still needed. For more information, contact Julie Hamlett at (434) 568-6451 or crewite@hotmail.com.

TALENT PROGRAM, 2 p.m. at Mount Calvary Church in Brookneal. The public is invited.

DAR MEETING, 10:30 a.m. at the Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library. The guest speaker will be Jim Davis of the Farmville Fire Department. The topic of discussion will be the history of the Farmville Fire Department.

COOKBOOK DEBUT, 6-9 p.m. at Sheldon’s Restaurant in Keysville. Dr. Hattie Washington brings her down home recipes back home and will debut her “Aunt Hattie’s Cookbook: Southern Comfort Food Favorites” during a tasting, “Taste & See”, book signing and oldies but goodies Shindig. Sheldon’s is located at 1450 Four Locust Hwy. For more information, contact diane@diacop3000.com or call (410) 448-1718.

October 14

PACK THE PEW, 11:15 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church. This event is sponsored by the Shiloh Youth Department. Dress is casual. Refreshments and games will be held after service. The church is located on U.S. Route 360 and state road 730.

MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church. Wear white. Men wear white ties. The Rev. Sandra Jones will bring the word. A gift will be provided for the most in attendance.

HOMECOMING, 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Brookneal. Special music will be provided by Sheila Schaefer. The message will be brought by Preacher Mike Teixeira. A covered dish luncheon will follow the worship service. All are welcome.

138th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Saint Louis Baptist Church. The Rev. John Craighead, Pastor of Mossingford Baptist Church in Randolph will be the guest minister. Music will be rendered by the choir. Everyone is invited.

MALE CHORUS ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at New Witt Baptist Church in Farmville. Guest musical groups will include Matthew 25 and New Bethel Combined Choir. The church is located on Farmville Highway South. Everyone is invited.

October 16

WEIGHT WATCHERS OPEN HOUSE, 6 p.m. at the Phenix Fire Department. Refreshments and door prizes will be available.

October 17

COMMUNITY MEETING, 6-8 p.m. at the Drakes Branch Municipal Building. Flooding and draining issues in the town’s downtown area will be discussed. For more information, contact Town Clerk Mary Sands at (434) 568-3091 or Todd Fortune at (434) 392-6104.

October 21

146TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at St. Michael Baptist Church in Drakes Branch. The Rev. Percy Younger will bring the anniversary message. He will be accompanied by his choir. Everyone is invited. Dinner will be served.

SENIOR CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Ellis Baptist Church in Keysville. The special guests for the evening will be the Broadrock church of Richmond.

October 22

ACTIVE PARENTING, 5-7 p.m. at the Farmville Community Library. This class is sponsored by Crossroads Prevention Services. To register, call Angela Cook at (434) 392-9461 ext. 274 or email acook@crossroadscsb.org. Space is limited.

October 29

ACTIVE PARENTING, 5-7 p.m. at the Farmville Community Library. This class is sponsored by Crossroads Prevention Services. To register, call Angela Cook at (434) 392-9461 ext. 274 or email acook@crossroadscsb.org. Space is limited.