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.
MARCH 13
LENTEN LUNCHEON, noon at Keysville United Methodist Church, Church Street, Keysville. Bring a sandwich, drinks and dessert will be provided. The speaker will be the Rev. Philip Hong, New Hope UMC.
MESSY CHURCH, 6-8 p.m. at Abilene Community Center, 12123 County Line Road, Keysville. Free food, fun and fellowship. Bring family and friends. For more information call Pastor Evelyn at (434) 223-8237.
MARCH 13-15
ANNUAL REVIVAL, 7 p.m. nightly at St. Michael Baptist Church in Drakes Branch. The Rev. James E. Goode, pastor of the church, will deliver the message each night. A different choir will sing each night. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MARCH 16
STEW, 10:30 a.m. sponsored by the Charlotte County Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities at Keysville Hardware in Keysville. Pre-orders may be made by calling (434) 736-9241. Support is appreciated.
MEALS ON WHEELS WINTER GALA, 6 p.m. at the SVCC Workforce Center in Keysville. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Charlotte County Meals on Wheels Office at (434) 736-8441, or from any board member or at the door.
MARCH 17
HANDBAG BINGO 2-4 p.m. at Bacon District Fire Department, Wylliesburg to benefit The Barksdale Cancer Foundation.
GUEST SPEAKER, 2:30 p.m. at the Charlotte County APVA will be Bob Flippen. The meeting will be held at Tucker Brother’s Store, 200 David Bruce Ave., Charlotte Court House.
WOMEN, MEN DAY PROGRAM, 3 p.m. at Mt. Mitchell Baptist Church, Fort Mitchell. There will be different guest speakers. Ladies in white or beige. Everyone welcome.
PRAISE DANCE TEAM 3RD ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 14167 Farmville Road, Meherrin. There will be a guest choir and guest praise dancers in attendance.
USHER’S ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Mt. Ellis Baptist Church. The Rev. John Craighead, Pastor of the Mossingford Baptist Church in Saxe, will deliver the Word. The Ushers of the Antioch Baptist Church of Keysville, will be the special doorkeepers and the youth choir will be special musicians. The church is located at 8409 George Washington Hwy., Keysville.
GOSPEL SING, 7 p.m. featuring the River Creek Band and Tobacco Road Gospel Band at Hebron United Methodist Church in Saxe.
MARCH 18-20
SPRING REVIVAL, 7 p.m. at Hebron United Methodist Church in Saxe. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Jerry Jordan.
MARCH 20-22
ANNUAL SPRING/YOUTH REVIVAL, 7:30 p.m. nightly at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1303 Mt. Zion Road, Red House. Pastor Frederick Anderson, Mt. Airy Baptist Church in Gretna will be the guest pastor. Song, prayer and praise service begins at 7 p.m.
SPRING YOUTH REVIVAL, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Baptist Church. Prayer and praise will begin each night at 7 p.m. Different guest speakers each night.
MARCH 22
MOAA TO MEET, 1 p.m. at Riverside Café in Farmville. Scott Miller, assistant director of VA Department of Veterans’ Services Cemetery Agency, who oversees the Amelia Cemetery, will share information about these services for veterans and spouses. A self-pay lunch will follow. All active, former and retired military officers and spouses are welcome to attend.
MARCH 23
EUREKA COLOR RUN, 10 a.m. Register with any student or teacher at Eureka by March 1. All ages welcome. Proceeds benefit Eureka’s SOAR program.
ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION, 6-8 p.m. at the Randolph-Henry High School Library. A meet and greet with the artists will be held and refreshments will be provided. Artwork will be for sale. Participants must be a student at Randolph-Henry. This event is sponsored by the Randolph-Henry High School Art Club and Library Club.
HAM DINNER, take out orders, 4:30-5:30 p.m., eat in, 5:30-7 p.m. at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, 3505 Mt. Harmony Road, Keysville. For more information, call (434) 736-0208.
MARCH 25-29
REVIVAL, 7 p.m. nightly at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 790 Saxkey Road, Drakes Branch. Guest Evangelist will be Dr. Don Anderson.
MARCH 30
STEW, 10 a.m. prepared by Charlotte County VFW Post 8902 at Keysville Hardware on Church Street. Pre-orders taken. Call (434) 568-6451. Leave name, quantity and call back number.
MARCH 31
CONCERT, 3 p.m. by Sandy Creek Gospel Bluegrass Band at Rough Creek Presbyterian Church. There will be refreshments following the concert and all are welcome to attend. The church is located at 110 Rough Creek Road, 3 miles north of Phenix on Highway 727.
APRIL 2
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASS, Personal finances, 6-8 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High St., Farmville. Dinner and child care provided. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Register by calling (434) 394-3001. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
APRIL 9
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASS, Making a savings and spending plan 6-8 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High St., Farmville. Dinner and child care provided. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Register by calling (434) 394-3001. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
APRIL 11
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASS, Understanding credit, 6-8 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High St., Farmville. Dinner and child care provided. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Register by calling (434) 394-3001. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
APRIL 16
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASS, Housing laws, rights as a renter, 6-8 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High St., Farmville. Dinner and child care provided. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Register by calling (434) 394-3001. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
APRIL 23
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASS, Community living home maintenance, 6-8 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High St., Farmville. Dinner and child care provided. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Register by calling (434) 394-3001. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
APRIL 25
SPRING CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. of The Chorale and Longwood University’s Chamber Singers and Camerata Singers, under the direction of Dr. Pamela McDermott, Director of Choral Activities at Longwood at Jarman Auditorium, 201 High St., Farmville, on the Longwood campus.
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASS, How Habitat works, insurance, 6-8 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High St., Farmville. Dinner and child care provided. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Register by calling (434) 394-3001. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
APRIL 28
SPRING CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. of The Chorale and Longwood University’s Chamber Singers and Camerata Singers, under the direction of Dr. Pamela McDermott, Director of Choral Activities at Longwood at Jarman Auditorium, 201 High St., Farmville, on the Longwood campus.
APRIL 30
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION CLASS, Creating your personal budget, 6-8 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 High St., Farmville. Dinner and child care provided. Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Register by calling (434) 394-3001. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
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.