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A number of special programs are planned for the Halifax and South Boston locations of the Halifax County-South Boston Public Library System.
Sites in Halifax County will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25.
“Does He not see my ways and number all my steps?” Job 31:4
Millstone Baptist Church will celebrate its 154th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Ebenezer CME hosts homecoming celebration Sunday
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Childrey Baptist Church located at 1224 Childrey Road in Nathalie will observe its annual homecoming day Sunday.
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Halifax County Little Theatre is in the midst of the rehearsal process for “Disney Frozen Jr.,” with rehearsals running three times a week as director Jessica Rose Hayes trains the young actors and actresses in the blocking and line delivery of the modern yet already iconic show for millions…
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I have good news for parents: You do not need more than a few tools in your disciplinary tool-bag. One especially valuable tool, one that belongs in every modern home, is the “Doctor.”
Basic Drawing for the Absolute Beginner will be taught at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Halifax. The class will be taught by Margaret Covington from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5 and 12.
The South Boston Lions Club’s 40th Annual Christmas Fruit and Nut Sale is now underway and will continue through Nov. 8, announced Lion Winston Harrell.
The Halifax Woman’s Club started its new season at Beth Car Baptist Church with president Judy Wagner presiding, who welcomed returning and new members and the ladies of the Chastain Home.
Classes for the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener course will start 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 14, for 16 consecutive weeks.
The Rotary Club of South Boston is hosting its annual pancake day on Nov. 1 at the Halifax Country Club located at 5136 Halifax Road.
Anyone who would like to sing Christmas music in a choral group is asked to attend a practice at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at The Prizery.
My main aim as a pastor has been to do all I can to partner with God to get my people from where they are to where they need to be. This means different things for different people, but the goal is always the same.
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Union Christian Church to observe pastor appreciation
Local songwriter and musician David Martin of Burn The Batteau will be teaching a songwriting class at the South Boston Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, 29 and 30.
Oct. 10: Kelly Jadya James, Joseph L. Lamberth Jr., Sam Duffer, G.D. Vaughan, Carolyn Elliott, L.T. Ferrell, Barry Ferguson, Maurine E. Ligon, Jerry Dean Wade
Choirs from various churches will be coming together to sing for the Fight Against Cancer Choir Fest to be held at Halifax County High School on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m.
Maggie Snead, a young entrepreneur with business savvy, will be at the 2019 Holiday Living Show with her selection of wreaths, Christmas decor, candles, snow globes, fairy bottles, bath bombs, lip balm, scarves, slime and the list goes on.
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“What do you do when your baby cries?” I asked the 20-something new mom who was already feeling overwhelmed and beginning to slip into post-partum depression. Her mother-in-law had suggested she talk to someone and recommended yours truly.
This is a great salad with beautiful color. It reminds us of a country quilt.
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The first rotation of the 200 Years of Food Preservation at the South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History kicked off last week with samples of “Joe Froggers” cookies and orange pudding.
Destination Downtown South Boston’s third annual cruz-in will be on from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. There will be no charge for admission for visitors or vehicle owners. All antique and classic cars and trucks, motorcycles and special interest vehicles are welcome to participate.
Dr. Jennifer Hughes from Averett University will be speaking at the Halifax Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
Mary Bagwell of Southern Plenty has created a new twist on the basic chicken-pot pie for the upcoming “Murder at the Pie Auction.”
Sheryl McWilliams MPH, RN, lifestyle medicine specialist, will be presenting natural ways to fight Type 2 diabetes on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at South Boston Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1617 Jeffress Blvd.
Members of the Hyco Road Ruritan Club will cook a stew on Saturday that will be ready for pick up at the club house by 8 a.m. and at Gene’s Orange Market on Highway 58 in South Boston after 8 a.m. Saturday. Cost is $6 per quart.
Delegate James Edmunds was speaker for the September meeting of the South Boston/Halifax County AARP #4327.
As the weather gets cooler, the thought of a warm bowl of stew sounds appetizing. On Friday, the Union Ruritan Club will be serving up delicious stew with all proceeds being donated to the local Halifax County Cancer Association.
A planning meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday at Peaceful Tabernacle Baptist Church. A representative from each church should be present.
Halloween ghost tours of Mulberry Hill will be held Friday, Oct. 11, Saturday, Oct. 12, Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, sponsored by Historic Staunton River Foundation and Staunton River Battlefield State Park.
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