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

JULY 5

FARMERS MARKET — The Kenbridge Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, July 5. 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. 

VICTORIA POOL OPEN – The Town of Victoria’s public pool will be open on Saturday, July 5. The pool is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A daily pass is $10.

JULY 6 

SUNDAY WORSHIP – Victoria Baptist Church, located at 1423 8th Street in Victoria, will hold Sunday worship services on Sunday, July 6. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Tom will deliver the message.

VICTORIA POOL OPEN – The Town of Victoria’s public pool will be open on Sunday, July 6. The pool is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A daily pass is $10.

JULY 12 

FARMERS MARKET — The Kenbridge Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, July 12. 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. 

JULY JUBILEE – Kenbridge will hold its annual July Jubilee on Saturday, July 12. That begins at 10 a.m. with the town parade, which will begin at the corner of West 6th Avenue, near Benchmark Community Bank. 

VICTORIA POOL OPEN – The Town of Victoria’s public pool will be open on Saturday, July 12. The pool is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A daily pass is $10.

JULY 13 

SUNDAY WORSHIP – Victoria Baptist Church, located at 1423 8th Street in Victoria, will hold Sunday worship services on Sunday, July 13. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Tom will deliver the message.

MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY – Mt. Gazerine Baptist Church, located at 2606 Kenbridge Road, will hold its 120th Senior Missionary and 60th Junior Missionary anniversaries on Sunday, July 13. That’ll take place during the 11 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Anna Wilson of Little Mount Baptist Church in Blackstone. Attendees are asked to wear white with green accessories, with a theme of “God’s Earth relies on our love for missions.” 

VICTORIA POOL OPEN – The Town of Victoria’s public pool will be open on Sunday, July 13. The pool is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A daily pass is $10.

JULY 14-18

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – VBS arrives at Kenbridge United Methodist Church, running from July 14 to July 18. That’ll take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day, with classes for children ages 3 to 15. For more information, you can call 757-375-7246. 

JULY 19 

FARMERS MARKET — The Kenbridge Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, July 19. 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. 

MEDITATION AT THE LIBRARY – The Meditation for Busy People class will meet on Saturday, July 19 at the Victoria Public Library, located at 1517 7th Street. It will run from 9 am to 10 am. Attendees will experience research-based meditation practices for relaxation and wellness of body, mind, emotions and 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.

JULY 20 

SUNDAY WORSHIP – Victoria Baptist Church, located at 1423 8th Street in Victoria, will hold Sunday worship services on Sunday, July 20. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Tom will deliver the message.

WOMEN’S DAY – Zion Hill Baptist Church, located at 1197 Burkeville Road, will hold Women’s Day services on Sunday, July 20 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Marcia Jennings of New Witt Baptist Church in Farmville. 

HISTORIC DEDICATION – The Lunenburg County Historical Society will dedicate its permanent headquarters and research library on Sunday, July 20. That’ll begin at 2 p.m. at the site of St. Luke’s Church, located at 409 N. Broad Street in Kenbridge. 

JULY 27

HOMECOMING – First Baptist Church will hold a homecoming service on Sunday, July 27 during the 11 a.m. service. The church is located at 821 Lunenburg Avenue in Victoria.  

JULY 28 – JULY 30 

REVIVAL – First Baptist Church, located at 821 Lunenburg Avenue in Victoria, will hold revival services from July 28 through July 30. Rev. Herbert Holly from St. John Baptist Church in McKenny will deliver the message.