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Published 10:13 am Wednesday, December 21, 2016

DECEMBER 24

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, 5 p.m. at Keysville United Methodist Church. All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, 5:30 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church in Red House. All are welcome.

USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTION, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Luke COGIC. The church is located at 95 Arvin St. in Keysville.

DECEMBER 25

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP, 11 a.m. at Wylliesburg Presbyterian Church, 506 Jackson Vaughan Road.

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP, 10 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church in Red House. The church is located at 1055 Lawyers Road.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, 11 a.m. at Galilee Baptist Church in Randolph. The program will be held during morning service.

DECEMBER 31

WATCH NIGHT SERVICE, 10 p.m. at Mossingford Baptist Church. The Rev. James Goode, Pastor of St. Michael Baptist Church in Drakes Branch will be the speaker. Music will be rendered by his choir. Everyone is invited.

JANUARY 15

COAT DRIVE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mt. Ellis Baptist Church in Keysville. The drive is sponsored by The Kappa Rho Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The community is requested to donate new and used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and other winter items for children and adults. The drive will run from now until Jan. 15.

FEBRUARY 7

BEEKEEPING COURSE, 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Prince Edward Extension Office. This course is specifically designed for those who intend to start honeybee colonies.  Material covered will include: the history of honeybees, bee life cycle, seasonal management, equipment and supplies needed, integrated and sustainable management techniques, as well as hands on session for establishing new colonies. Tuition of $100 per family unit includes three textbooks, course notebook and CD with presentation summaries, additional resources, and one year’s membership in your local beekeeping club. For more info or to register, contact annbeezee@gmail.com or call (434) 660-6063.