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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

APRIL 6

MORNING WORSHIP – Victoria Baptist Church, located at 1423 8th Street in Victoria, will hold worship services on Sunday, April 6. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m., with worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Tom continues his sermon series “I Love You to Death (Journey to the Cross)”.

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP – Kenbridge Christian Church, located at 519 S. Broad Street, will hold a First Sunday Fellowship Lunch after the morning service. 

FOOD DISTRIBUTION – Victoria Church of the Nazarene, located at 1404 6th Street in Victoria, will hold a food distribution on Sunday, April 6, beginning at noon. Food distribution will be done on a first come, first serve basis. 

APRIL 8 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY – Kenbridge Christian Church, located at 519 S. Broad Street, will hold a Ladies Bible Study on Tuesday, April 8. That’ll take place from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., with the group studying 1, 2 and 3rd John.

APRIL 13 

KIDS PAINT PARTY – Victoria Church of the Nazarene, located at 1404 6th Street in Victoria, will hold a Kids and Teens Paint Party on Sunday, April 13. That’ll start at 1:30 p.m. and will be a free event for everyone ages 5 through 18. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To reserve a spot, email PastorTabitha1@gmail.com.

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY – Friendship Baptist Church, located at 6351 South Hill Road in Kenbridge, will observe the 17th anniversary of Pastor Elmus Morgan Jr. and First Lady Evangelist Jacqueline Morgan on Sunday, April 13. That’ll begin at 2 p.m. with Rev. Steven Jones as guest minister. He serves as pastor of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Blackridge. 

APRIL 18 

CATFISH & SHRIMP FEST – Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department will hold its Catfish and Shrimp Fest fundraiser on Friday, April 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Drive through and dine-in options are available for fried catfish, fried shrimp, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, dessert and water for $18 per plate. Dinners will be available by preorder only, which must be placed by April 15 by calling 434-689-2739, 434-689-2661 or 434-689-2631 before 10 p.m. The firehouse is located at 1697 Palmer Springs Road, the intersection of Palmer Springs Road, Rough Road and Mineral Springs Road. 

APRIL 19 

MEDITATION AT THE LIBRARY  – The Meditation for Busy People class will meet on Saturday, April 19 at the Victoria Library, located at 1517 7th Street. It will run from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Attendees will experience research-based meditation practices for relaxation & wellness of body, mind, emotions, & spirit, which easily fit into a busy schedule. Beginners are welcome. Call or text Angie Tharpe at 434-447-9465 for more information. This is a free class.

CRUISE-IN – The Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club will hold its first cruise-in on Saturday, April 19, at the parking lot by Tractor Supply in Farmville. That will run from 5 p.m. until dusk. Bring your classic or antique to show or just drop by and check them out. There will be a 50/50 raffle held as well. 

APRIL 20 

SUNRISE SERVICE – Victoria Christian Church will hold its annual Sunrise Service, a century-old tradition, on Easter Sunday. That’ll take place Sunday, April 20, starting at 6:30 a.m. Interim Pastor Michael Lacks will deliver the message, followed by a light breakfast and time of fellowship. The church is located at 2100 Lee Avenue in Victoria. 

MAY 3 

FARMERS MARKET — The Kenbridge Farmers Market will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 3. That’ll take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The market is held on East Fifth Avenue, just across from the Kenbridge Recreation Center. 

SPRING FLING – The Town of Kenbridge will hold its annual Spring Fling on Saturday, May 3 at the Kenbridge Recreation Center. That’ll run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with baked goods and treats, as well as spring decorations and other gifts for sale. For more information, call Suzie Austin, Event Coordinator, at 434-676-2452. 

HIGH SCHOOL REUNION – The Victoria High School annual reunion will be held on Saturday, May 3, starting at noon. That’ll take place at Central High School of Lunenburg in Victoria. The price will be $20, payable at the door. Note that the location and price have changed. Also, no advanced reservations are required. Dress is casual. Any questions? Contact VHS Alumni Association President Bobby Johnson at 804-288-9423.