COMMUNITY NEWS

Published 11:04 am Wednesday, May 1, 2019

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@KVDispatch. com.

MAY 3

INTERACTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM, 6-7:30 p.m. at Central Middle School cafeteria, 250 Statesmen Drive, Charlotte Courthouse. Learn what may be hidden in your teen’s bedroom and take a closer look at drug trends, youth behavior and how to start a conversation with your teen. Free pizza will be served. Adults 18 and older. Sponsored by Piedmont Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse.

MAY 4

MAY DAY ACTIVITIES, noon, of Rosary #177, Order of Eastern Star of Virginia, P.H.A. to be held at the Peoples’ Community Center, Victoria, Everyone welcome.

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE, 8:30 a.m. at Victoria United Methodist Church, 1906 Lee Ave., Victoria.

MAY 5

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS, 5-7 p.m., an annual event going back 20 years or so, featuring The Southside Jazz Quintet at MacCallum More Museum & Gardens, Chase City.

GOSPEL SINGING PROGRAM, 3 p.m. hosted by the Deaconess Ministry of Friendship Baptist Church, 6351 South Hill Road, Kenbridge. Guest groups will include the Blackstone Community Chorus, the Survival Gospel Choir and others. Come out and support this program.

100TH CHOIR ANNIVERSARY, 3 p.m. of the New Gilfield RZUA Senior Choir at the church.

BIKER’S FELLOWSHIP, 10 a.m. at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church beginning with worship service. Biker’s fellowship will follow at 11 a.m.-3p.m. Everyone is welcome.

MAY 8

VETERANS VA CLAIMS CLINIC, 9 a.m. at VFW Post, 7488 U.S. Route 15 north, Clarksville. Bring DD- 214 and any documents to support your claim. For more information, contact Jerry at (434) 374-2561 or Mark at (434) 738-7917.

MAY 17

INTRODUCTORY YOGA CLASS, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Kenbridge gym. Gentle stretching. Call Debbie at (518) 248-7220 for more information. Classes are free.

MAY 18

MUSICAL PROGRAM, 3 p.m. of the Usher Ministry of the New Grove Baptist Church, Kenbridge. Everyone is welcome.

JUNE 8

YOUTH FUN DAY, 11 a.m-2 p.m. for ages five-12 years of age at Victoria Railroad Park sponsored by the Kenbridge-Victoria Lions Club. There will be hot dogs, snacks and drinks. Call Bonnie at (434) 696-3557 for more information.

JUNE 14

INTRODUCTORY YOGA CLASS, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Kenbridge gym. Gentle stretching. Call Debbie at (518) 248-7220 for more information. Classes are free.

JUNE 20

CASINO BUS TRIP, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. to Perryville, Maryland Proceeds benefit community projects. Deadline to register, June 13. Contact Gloria Pinckney at (434) 288-0435 for additional details.

JULY 4

SECOND ANNUAL JULY JUBILEE, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Town of Kenbridge.