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HALIFAX REPUBLICAN PARTY MEETS APRIL 17
The Halifax County Republican Party will meet Thursday, April 17 at The
Lodge Restaurant.  Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and meeting at 7:00 p.m. with
guest speaker Senator Frank Ruff.
 
MacCALLUM MORE MUSEUM & GARDENS DINNER APRIL 18
MacCallum More Museum & Gardens will be having a dinner on Friday,
April 18 at the Hudgins/Rutledge House.  There will be 2 seatings,
6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Seating will be limited to 50 at each time
slot.  Dinner choices will be  Charleston Grits and Shrimp (back by
popular demand) or Lasagna and will also include tea, coffee and
dessert.  Cash Bar available. Tickets may be purchased through the
office at 603 Hudgins St or by phone at 434-372-0502 or from Board
Members.  Come out and join us for a relaxing and enjoyable evening and
help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary as a non-profit organization
serving Southern Virginia.
 
CROSS ROADS BAPTIST CHURCH FREE HEALTH FAIR APRIL 19
Cross Roads Baptist Church will have a free Health Fair on April 19
from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  The public is invited and all are welcome to
attend.
 
MENTOR/ROLE MODEL YARD SALE APRIL 19
Mentor/Role Model Program will hold a yard sale Saturday, April 19 from
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Wedgewood Golf Center, Mountain Road, Halifax.
Clothing and household items.  All proceeds benefit the Mentor program.
  For more information, call 575-3011.
 
 
MOCHA MOMS MOTHER'S SUPPORT GROUP
April 2008 each Wednesday 23 and 30 Mother Support Meeting will be held
at South Boston Hardee's at 10:00 a.m.  Come join us for biscuits and
coffee.  Topics are open for suggestion.
 
SERENITY GARDEN SPRING BRICK DEDICATION APRIL 20
The Halifax County Serenity Cancer Garden Association is currently
accepting  orders for engraved bricks to be dedicated during their
Spring Dedication, Sunday, April 20.  Brick pavers can be purchased in
honor or in memory of anyone who has been touched by any form of
cancer. They are available in two sizes and for more information
contact Paula Whitlow at 434-454-7042 or Patricia Seat at 434-579-7365.
The order forms are also available at the office of The
Gazette-Virginian located at 3201 Halifax Rd. in South Boston. Brick
information and payment must be received at the address on the form by
no later than March 15.
 
ABWA SILPADA JEWELRY SHOW APRIL 24
The Tri-River Charter Chapter of the American Business Association will
host a Silpada Jewelry show on Thursday, April 24 from 5:00 to 7:30
p.m. at the Leggett Auditorium in the Halifax Regional Hospital.  All
proceeds earned will support local scholarships.
 
CLUSTER SPRINGS VFD SPAGHETTI SUPPER APRIL 25
Cluster Springs Volunteer Fire Department will have a spaghetti supper
on April 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with a menu of spaghetti, toast, salad,
drink and dessert.  Eat-in or take-out available.  Contact any member
for tickets.
 
FULL GOSPEL TRUE MISSION MINISTRIES SPAGHETTI SUPPER APR. 26
The Full Gospel True Mission Ministries will have a spaghetti supper on
April 26 beginning at 4:00 p.m.  Menu will consist of spaghetti, toss
salad, garlic bread, canned drink and homemade desserts.  Dine-in or
take-out available.  Call 572-8229 or 471-4066 to order.
 
TRI-RIVER HABITAT FOR HUMAN OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD
Tri-River Habitat For Humanity Open Application period will run from
now until April 30, 2008. Interested persons should call:
434-572-2923; clearly and slowly leave their First & Last Name, Address
to send application, & Phone Number. Tri-River Habitat For Humanity is
in the process of building their 11th home and looking for future
owners of home #12 to be built in 2009.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS AT SOUTH BOSTON MUSEUM
The South Boston Museum Art Wall is now featuring the talents of the
Halifax County Elementary Schools students for the month of April. The
South Gallery walks you through The Westward Movement now through May.
For more information please call or visit the museum Wednesday-Saturday
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or Sunday 2:00-4:30 p.m. at 1540 Wilborn Avenue,
(434) 572-9200.
 
NAACP QUEEN RALLY MAY 3
The Halifax County/South Boston Branch of the NAACP’s annual queen
rally date will be changed to Saturday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. It will take
place at the New Vernon Baptist Church, Vernon Hill.
 
HALIFAX FIRE DEPT. 7TH ANNUAL CATFISH TOURNAMENT MAY 3
Halifax Volunteer Fire Department will host their 7th Annual Catfish
Tournament at Staunton River State Park Saturday, May 3 at Picnic
Shelter #2 from 7:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.  There is a boat registration
fee and an optional big fish fee.  Food, raffle tickets, and 50/50
tickets will be on sale.  Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., Captain's
Meeting at 6:30 p.m., fish from 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.  All proceeds
benefit the fire department for a new truck and supplies.  Please come
out and support your local fire department!
 
NOLAND COUNTRY FAIR DAY MAY 10
The annual Noland Country Fair Day will be held in the Village of
Noland (Providence) in northern Halifax County on Saturday, May 10,
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Crafters, exhibitors, antique dealers, classic
car collectors, antique farm machinery and quarter scale tractor
enthusiasts and collectors are cordially invited to display and sell
their wares and treasures.  No fee for booths.  For more information,
call 434-454-6673 or 434-454-6962.
 
TINKER'S CAR CLUB SPRING CRUZ-IN MAY 10
Tinker's Car Club will hold their Spring Cruz-In Saturday, May 10 from
4 p.m. with a Cruz Around Town at 5:00 p.m. (be there before 5:00 p.m.
and line up at Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, across from
Constitution Square, South Boston).  Free admission.  For more
information, call 573-3622, 572-6328, 572-2535, 572-4767, 575-7032,
572-6739, 575-6657, 572-4491 or visit www.tinkerscarclub.tripod.com
 
HCCA AFTER HOURS WINE & CHEESE MAY 16
After Hours Wine and Cheese to benefit the Halifax County Cancer
Association will be held Friday, May 16 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the home
of Sam and Kay Lewis, Halifax Road.  A variety of wine, beer and many
delicious hors' dourves along with music by Meadows & Taylor will
complete the evening.  Door prize - dinner at BISTRO 1888.  Tickets may
be purchased at The Vintner's Cellar, Triangle Florist and Benton
Thomas Office Products.
 
26TH ANNUAL VIRGILINA SUMMERFEST MAY 24
The 26th Annual Virgilina Summerfest will be held May 24, 2008.  Make
your plans to attend. There will be a parade, arts & crafts, lots of
music, a street dance from 6:00-9:00 p.m. plenty of food.  If you are
interested in a space for showing or selling arts and crafts please
contact Beverly Murray at 434-585-2657.  If you are interested in
entering the parade please contact Chad Loftis at 434-585-2810. We are
going to try to make this the best one ever.
 
AYSO SOCCER CAMP JUNE 9-13
AYSO Soccer Camp will be held June 9-13 at the high school stadium
field, conducted by UK International Soccer Camps.  From fun
introductory sessions for the youngest players to intensive technical
and tactical sessions for advanced players, all players are grouped by
age and ability to ensure the optimal balance of fun, challenge and
skill development.  Sessions are 9:00 a.m.-noon (6-16 years) and 9:00
a.m.-3:00 p.m. (7-16 years).  There is a fee to attend.  For more
information, call 434-454-6673 or visit www.halifaxayso.org
 
SCSB WORKSHOP SERIES
Southside Community Services Board presents a workshop series "Caring
for Children with Special Needs": June 14, Collaborating with Medical
Personnel, July 12, Activities of Daily Living/Social Activities,
August 9, Transitions/Advocacy/Support.  All workshops are free and
will be held at the Cardinal Community Center, adjacent to the YMCA.
All times are 10:00-11:30 p.m. For more information, please call
434-575-6738 x. 305.
 
CARR FAMILY REUNION JUNE 28
The descendants of Henry and Sirlena Ewell Carr reunion Saturday, June
28 at Edmunds Park, South Boston, noon to 7:00 p.m. Family and friends
 
HCHS CLASS OF 1968 40TH CLASS REUNION OCT. 11
The HCHS Class of 1968 will have their 40th class reunion on October
11.  If your mailing address or email address has changed, please
contact Larry Meeler at lmeeler.pls1@verizon.net as soon as possible.
 
HALIFAX HUMANE SOCIETY MEETS LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
The Halifax County Humane Society will meet at the South Boston Police
Department the last Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.  Please plan
to attend.  The homeless animals of Halifax County need your help.
 
TEN STAR ALL STAR BASKETBALL CAMP
Applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer
Basketball Camp for boys and girls aged 10-19 by invitation to only.
For a free brochure and more information, call 704-373-0873;
 
NEW LOCATION FOR VETERANS SERVICES
The agent with Virginia Veterans' Services will now be meeting at the
South Boston Library, 509 Broad Street, South Boston on the 1st, 3rd
and 5th Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  If you have
any questions, please call our South Hill office at 434-447-3231.
 
MEDITATION GROUP FORMING
Meditation group forming (Kabbalah style) six miles from South Boston
off 58, Virgilina.  Drumming lessons also offered.  Call 434-572-4545.
All welcome.
 
AYSO MONTHLY MEETING FIRST THURSDAY
AYSO monthly meeting first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the
conference room of South Boston Police Department.  For more
information, call 454-6673.
 
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP MEETS SECOND/FOURTH THURSDAYS
If you are alone because of divorce or separation and need help through
this difficult time, there is help for you.  There is a group of
divorced and separated persons who meet at Main Street United Methodist
Church every second and fourth Thursday from 7:00-8:00 p.m.  All
discussions at these meetings are confidential.  The church is located
at 701 North Main Street, South Boston.
 
SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
The South Central Virginia Genealogical Society meets the second
Saturday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the basement of the Pamplin
United Methodist Church, on the corner of Church Street and Penny Lane,
Pamplin City.  For more information, call 434-248-6789 or 434-239-4689.
 
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Alzheimer's Support Group meets fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:30
p.m. at The Woodview.  For more information, call 575-7245 or 572-5227.
 
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
Past, present, and future breast-feeders are encouraged to attend!
Third Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Healthy Families mobile unit
in the YMCA parking lot. For more information, please call Kelly at
(434) 575-5727 or email at rukelly@hotmail.com.
 
SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Attention! Trying to organize a consumer/support organization for
blind/visually impaired individuals.  If interested, please contact
Debbie Gardner (434) 572-3408 or Richard Stone at (434) 372-5787.
 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT GROUPS
If you are, or have been, in a violent relationship, we provide a safe
and confidential place to share your feelings with others in similar
situations.  Once a week support groups are ongoing and free of charge.
  If interested in joining us please call DOVES-Halifax office
Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 at 476-8989 for more information.
 
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
Sunday and Monday, 8 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 781 Main St.,
South Boston; Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon and Thursday at 8 p.m.,
First Presbyterian Church, Main St., South Boston.
 
AL-ANON MEETS EVERY THURSDAY
If you have a friend or relative who has a problem with alcohol, you
need to come to the Al-Anon meeting which is a meeting for friends of
alcoholics.  The meeting is held every Thursday night at 8 p.m. at
First Presbyterian Church, 800 Main Street.
 
MENTOR/ROLE MODEL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Mentor/Role Model Program Volunteer Opportunities - Ongoing
The youth of Halifax County/South Boston need you.  There are nearly
100 youth in our community that want and need to be mentored.  You
could make the difference in the life of one of these children.  Turn a
lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime.  Please call
the Mentor/Role Model Program to see how you can help and be a part of
a youth's life.  Call 575-3011.
 
LOCAL LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
If you are a resident of a long-term care facility (nursing home or
assisted living facility) in the counties of Mecklenburg, Halifax or
Brunswick and have a complaint, question, or concern that has not been
answered to your satisfaction, there is a resource you can call. The
ombudsman at Lake Country Area Agency on Aging, Linda Gage, assists and
advocates for residents in these counties. You can reach her at
(434)447-7661 or 1-800-252-4464, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The local ombudsman protects and represents the rights of persons in
nursing homes and adult care residences or those receiving home and
community based long-term care. She acts as a resource for information
and counseling for issues regarding institution or home-based options
for the elderly as well as general issues and concerns by them or their
families. The local long-term care ombudsman also seeks to educate
consumers of long-term care facilities and their families about their
rights and seeks to empower them to find answers to their concerns.
Please call if you need assistance or have a question.