The fate of Shere Khan (Allan Keech) rests with members of his community in Halifax County Little Theatre’s winter production of “The Jungle Book”, opening on Feb. 17 for a two-week run. On Saturday, Feb. 25, HCLT offers a lunch with the cast of “The Jungle Book” after the 10 a.m. performance. Lunch tickets are an additional $4 per attendee and include Jungle Punch in addition to Jungle People. This show is for adults as well as children, much like the Rudyard Kipling book on which it is based. Performances are Feb. 17, 18, and 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 19 and 26 at 3 p.m.; and Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at HCLT.org or at The Prizery box office, 572-8339.

Nat Blanks rides in on his Ferguson tractor during a past Halifax County Heritage and Antique Machinery Festival. The Halifax County Heritage and Antique Machinery Festival, an annual spring event in Halifax County, returns to the Halifax County Fairgrounds May 4, 5, 6,. In its ninth year, the Heritage Festival Committee is pleased to have been chosen to feature Ferguson and Massey-Ferguson tractors at this year’s show. Whether in original condition, partially restored, or fully restored, all area Ferguson and Massey-Ferguson owners are encouraged to make plans to display their tractors and implements during the three-day event. For more information, call Wayne or Elizabeth Smith at 434-572-8166. The Halifax County Heritage and Antique Machinery Festival is a full three-day event packed with fun activities for the whole family. The show begins Friday, May 4 at noon and runs until Sunday, May 6 at 5 p.m. The festival features displays of antique tractors, cars, and trucks; antique tools; working farm exhibits; hit & miss engines of the past; equestrian events, vendor and craft displays; a tractor pull; a quarter scale tractor pull; local bluegrass and gospel groups; delicious festival food prepared by local Ruritan club members; and much more. For more information, visit http://www.halifaxcountyheritagefestifal.org