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 27
HEALTH FAIR, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. hosted by the Students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program Heartbeats Club in the Nursing Suite on the John H. Daniel Campus of Southside Virginia Community College in Keysville. The public is welcome to attend and take advantage of blood pressure checks, blood sugar and body mass screenings and health information and healthy snacks.
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. James Kim, West Brunswick UMC.
MAKE IT HAPPEN: WOMEN AS LEADERS, 7 p.m. at Longwood University in Grainger 101. This event is for women interested in learning about running for political office.
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.
YOUTH WORKSHOP, 10 a.m.-noon at Shiloh Baptist Church. Theme is “Expressing ourselves throughout.” All ages are welcome. There will be Easter and plain canvases and rocks to decorate. Lunch will be served.
DEDICATION, noon for Oliver W. Hill, Sr. historical marker at the Robert R. Moton Museum. A reception will follow in the auditorium.
INDOOR EASTER EGG HUNT, 2-4 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Memorial Library. There will be fun craft stations and refreshments for your family to enjoy. Free and open to the public.
MARCH 31
CONCERT, 3 p.m. by Sandy Creek Gospel Bluegrass Band at Rough Creek Presbyterian Church. Refreshments follow 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.
ANNUAL CHOIR FESTIVAL, 3 p.m. hosted by the St. Michael Baptist Church Senior Choir. Guests appearing on the program include the New Bethel Community Male Chorus, the Galilee Shining Stars and the Mossingford Baptist Church Choir. Everyone is welcome.
MUSICAL SERVICE, 3 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church, 2006 County Line Road, Keysville, with lunch to follow at noon. Musical guests are The Finneys. All are welcome.
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 3
LENTEN LUNCHEON, noon at Keysville United Methodist Church, Church Street, Keysville. Bring a sandwich. Drinks will be provided. The speaker will be the Rev. Justin Hicks, Farmville District Wesley Foundation.
APRIL 6
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, 10 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church, Red Oak, All women are welcome. Director will be First Lady Octavia Allen.
APRIL 7
MALE CHORUS ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Keysville. Many groups will be appearing. Everyone is welcome to come out and hear some good singing.
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
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.
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 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.