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The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Wednesday. Items must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Monday for that Wednesday’s calendar. Email events to CommunityCalendar@KVDispatch.com.

JULY 19

FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION — Victoria Church of the Nazarene will hold a food distribution on a first come, first serve basis on Friday, July 19, beginning at 10 a.m. The church is located at 1404 6th Street in Victoria.

REVIVAL — Monroe Baptist Church will hold a one-night revival on Friday, July 19. Prayer and praise will begin at 7:30 p.m., with Rev. C.L. Hobbs of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Kenbridge delivering the message at the 8 p.m. worship service. He will be accompanied by his deacons, ushers and choir.

JULY 20

FARMERS MARKET OPEN — The Kenbridge Farmers Market is open now for the 2024 season, running from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, July 20. The market is held on East Fifth Avenue, just across from the Kenbridge Recreation Center.

MEDITATION AT THE LIBRARY — The Meditation for Busy People class will meet on Saturday, July 20 at the Victoria Library, located at 1517 7th Street. It will run from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Attendees will learn several simple research-based meditation practices to improve overall wellness that easily fit into a busy schedule. Call or text Angie Tharpe at 434-447-9465 for more information.

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — The Rosewood, located at 11426 Courthouse Road in Lunenburg, will host bluegrass group Silver Strings on Saturday, July 20, beginning at 7 p.m.

JULY 21

GUEST MINISTER — New Galilee Baptist Church, located at 4565 Plank Road in Kenbridge, will have a guest minister for services on Sunday, July 21. Rev. Jimmy Dews from South Hill will deliver the message in the 11 a.m. service.

MORNING WORSHIP — Victoria Baptist Church, located at 1423 8th Street in Victoria, will hold worship services on Sunday, July 21, with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Tom will continue his sermon series entitled “Filling Your Cup”. This week’s sermon title is called “From the Cross to the Empty Tomb.”

WOMEN’S DAY — Zion Hill Baptist Church will hold Women’s Day Services on Sunday, July 21, starting at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jennifer Smith of Unity Baptist Church and Starlight Baptist Church in Kenbridge. The church is located at 1197 Burkeville Road in Victoria.

JULY 27

FREE LOCAL MUSIC — The Rosewood, located at 11426 Courthouse Road in Lunenburg, will host saxophone player Michael Redman on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 7 p.m.

SIGN DEDICATION — The Lunenburg County Historical Society will hold the dedication of the new state historical marker on Saturday, July 27. The event will be held on Route 40 at the Lunenburg-Charlotte County line near Keysville, starting at 10 a.m. Parking is available at the nearby SVCC lot. Sign displays the history of each county as a welcome when you enter that county. There will be an informal and short service (about 15 minutes). Water provided. Bring your umbrella to deflect strong sun or rain.

AUGUST 3

SCHOOL GIVEAWAY — Victoria Church of the Nazarene will hold a school backpacks and supplies giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 3. This begins at 10 a.m. and will be on a first come, first serve basis. The church is located at 1404 6th Street in Victoria.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT — Kenbridge Park, located next to Town Hall, will hold a cornhole tournament on Saturday, Aug. 3. Entry starts at 11 a.m. at a cost of $15 per person, for ages 13 and up. There will be a blind draw for teams and partners, with ACL boards provided, although players are welcome to bring their own bags. The town will set up boards also for kids to throw.

AUGUST 4

FAMILY REUNION — The Wallace/Overton/Ashworth Family Reunion covered dish meal will be held at VFW Post #9954 in Victoria. That’ll take place on Sunday, Aug. 4, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

HOMECOMING — Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Victoria will celebrate homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 4, during the 11 a.m. service. The guest minister for the service will be Rev. Patricia Chaffin Ellis, Associate Minister of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Glen Allen. Rev. Ellis will be accompanied by the STW Trio of Lunenburg County, who will provide the music. A carryout lunch will be provided afterward.

ONGOING

CHURCH SERVICES — Victoria Evangelical Presbyterian Church, located at 1419 8th Street in Victoria, will hold worship services each Sunday, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH SERVICES — New Grove Baptist Church is open for in-person morning worship and teleconferences on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. In-person Sunday School will be held every week at 10 a.m. The call-in telephone number is 301-715-8592. The ID number is 825-3893-8062, with a passcode of 016713. Masks are required for in-person attendance.

CHURCH SERVICES — New Galilee Baptist Church, located at 4565 Plank Road in Kenbridge, has re-opened its church doors for in-person and teleconference services. These will be held every first and third Sunday, beginning at 11 a.m.