Buchanan Food Pantry open Saturday
The Buchanan Presbyterian Church Food Pantry will be open Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. Hosts will be the Buchanan Lions Club. They will be distributing meat, bread, milk and staples at the curb. Anyone who needs food is welcome.
Benefit fish fry for Guatemalan mission trip Saturday, July 13
A benefit fish fry will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the VFW Hall, 4902 Roanoke Road, Daleville, drive-through only. Proceeds will go toward a local mission trip to Guatemala.
The meal will consist of two pieces of fish, parsley potatoes, slaw, hushpuppies and dessert for $13. Tickets are in advance only and may be purchased by calling Kim at 540-529-4868 or Sherry at 540-354- 9823.
Pleasant Hill food distribution July 13
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will have food box distribution on Saturday, July 13, from 9-10:30 a.m. Food boxes will be available at the church, 4930 Country Club Road, or the Eagle Rock Library. Boxes are free and will be given out till gone.
Lapsleys Run Baptist Homecoming July 14
Lapsleys Run Baptist Church will celebrate the annual Homecoming Day on Sunday, July 14. The morning service will begin at 11 a.m. The speaker for the morning service will be Brother Edgar Freeman. Lunch will be served following the morning service.
The afternoon service will begin at 2 p.m. Guests will be the Rev. Mark Tucker and the choir and congregation of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Goode, Va.
During the afternoon service, the dining hall will be dedicated in honor of Angela Freeman Hilton for her years of dedicated service.
All are welcome. Members look forward to seeing everyone for any of the services, especially on Homecoming Day.
Regular services are held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend these and all services at Lapsleys Run Baptist Church which is located at 608 Zion Hill Road, Fincastle.
Daleville Baptist VBS
Daleville Baptist Church, 375 Orchard Drive, Daleville, will host Vacation Bible School July 14-18, 6-8:30 p.m. “Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation” classes will be available for ages preschool through eighth grade. Registration forms are available in the foyer or online at: https://dalevillebaptistvbs.myanswers.com/jungle-journey.
Springwood Baptist VBS
Vacation Bible School is coming to Springwood Baptist Church, Wednesday, July 31- Friday, August 2 from 6-8.30 p.m. There will be fun for all ages, including Bible study, games, crafts and more. Sign up now at springwoodbc.org.
Mill Creek Baptist VBS
Ages 3 through fifth grade children are invited to Vacation Bible School at Mill Creek Baptist July 14-18 from 6-8:30 p.m. Register at vbspro.events/p/millcreekbaptistchurch.
Funds requested for Kern-Mays Cemetery
Donations are needed for the Kern-Mays Cemetery on Rt.43/Narrow Passage Road near Eagle Rock. Please mail donations to Kern-Mays Cemetery, c/o Gracie Mundy, 8252 Narrow Passage Road, Eagle Rock. For more information call Gracie at 540-494-5995.
Donations welcome for Andrew Chapel Cemetery
Mowing season is here and donations for maintenance of the Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery are welcome. Donations, made payable to Andrew Chapel Cemetery Fund, may be sent to Andrew Chapel UMC, P.O. Box 998, Buchanan, 24066. No contribution is too small and all are greatly appreciated.
Ice cream picnic July 20 at Andrew Chapel
Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its ice cream picnic on Saturday, July 20, beginning at 5 p.m. This year’s event will include hot dogs and Bratwurst, with full fixings and chips, and homemade ice cream and desserts. Music will be provided by Mike Lee & Friends. Proceeds benefit the church building fund. Andrew Chapel is located at 3936 Beaver Dam Road, just off Springwood Road, in Buchanan.
Yard, bake sales to benefit Buchanan Food Pantry
The Buchanan Presbyterian Church will host a yard and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, to benefit the Food Pantry. All kinds of household goods will be available from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. both days. A bag sale will be held at noon on Saturday. Watch next week’s paper for more details of merchandise available as well as some culinary delights.
Back-to-School Fun Time at Troutville Park
Area children are invited to Back-to-School Fun Time at Troutville Park on Saturday, J July 27, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be games, prizes, refreshments and a free bag of school supplies. The event is sponsored by Troutville Baptist Church.
