Buchanan Food Pantry open Saturday
The Buchanan Area Presbyterian Food Pantry will be open Saturday, May 25, from 9 till 11 a.m. Volunteers from St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will distribute meat, milk, bread and staples to all who need it. The church is at 19559 Main Street, Buchanan.
Fincastle Presbyterian next in ‘Celebrating Historic Churches’ series
Fincastle Presbyterian Church will host the second edition of “Celebrating the Historic Churches in Fincastle” on Thursday, May 30, starting about 6:15 p.m. Lori Turner and David Austin will provide gathering music with voices, guitars, and a concertina.
About 6:35 p.m., Bo Trumbo will present a history of Fincastle Presbyterian Church. The music program will be presented following that. Hannah Cox, Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s Community Engagement and Education Coordinator, will present a program on “The History of Music.” There will be a fellowship time on the front porch of the church.
Children invited to ‘Noah’s Park Club’ at Valley View Baptist
Valley View Baptist Church invites children ages 3-10 to participate in “Noah’s Park Club” from 6:30-7:30 on Wednesdays, beginning May 29. The hour will include a Bible lesson, arts, crafts, singing, snacks, and an award system. Registration is free. The church is located at 17471 Main Street, Buchanan.
News from the Buchanan Food Pantry
The Mission and Outreach Committee of Buchanan Presbyterian Church would like to thank their partners in the Food Pantry for their continued support and participation. Volunteers from St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Buchanan Baptist and Buchanan Lions Club have been faithful in caring for many folks in the community who need their help.
If you grow vegetables and have extra to share, the clients would be most grateful to benefit from your excess. Please call 540-354-1537 to arrange for delivery. If you can’t get them to Buchanan, any food pantry near you would probably be happy to receive them.
“Fill the Porch to Save My Sheep” will be held June 15. Volunteers will be on hand from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. to receive your gifts. Can we beat last year’s donations of 750 pounds of staples plus $1,000 in monetary donations?
Do you have stuff you want to be rid of, but don’t want to go to the bother of a yard sale? There will be a garage sale on the Buchanan Presbyterian Church property July 20 from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. for the benefit of the Food Pantry. Donations can be left on the porch any Wednesday or Saturday between now and then.
The Mission and Outreach Committee would also like to thank the entire community for their continued support of the Food Pantry and volunteers of all the various organizations and committees throughout Buchanan and the surrounding hamlets. You all contribute to making our world a better place.
Yard sale and bake sale at VFW June 1
The Women’s Ministry and the 413 Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Fincastle will be sponsoring a yard sale and bake sale Saturday, June 1, starting at 8 a.m. The location will be at the VFW building located at 4902 Roanoke Road in Daleville. Vendors are welcome for a donation of $15. Please contact Dr. Maxine Casey at 540-539-4962 if interested in selling. Everyone is welcome.
Shiloh Community Center available to hold events
The Shiloh Community Center is available for events. It is located on Shiloh Road across from Shiloh United Methodist Church, 519 Shiloh Road, Eagle Rock. There’s no charge for use of the building, but users may leave a donation. For more information, call Bobby at 540-797-9651 or Brian at 610-716-6955.
Cloverdale Church of the Brethren Thrift Store
With summer around the corner, the Thrift Store has a large selection of shorts and capris for $1 and summer shoes for everyone, $1.The Thrift Store is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations are welcome.
Shiloh Cemetery needs donations
Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery on Shiloh Road, Eagle Rock, is asking for those who have loved ones buried in the cemetery or own plots to give monetary donations to help with the upkeep of the cemetery. Expenses for gasoline, equipment and labor have gone up. If you have any questions, call 540-620-2625, or are interested in a final resting place. Make checks payable to Shiloh Cemetery and send to: Shiloh Church Cemetery, c/o Sharon Britt, 1281 Salt Petre Cave Road, Eagle Rock, 24085.
Donations being accepted for upkeep of Mt. Bethel Cemetery
Donations are being accepted for the upkeep of the Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The cemetery is located on Rt. 43/Narrow Passage Road near Eagle Rock.
Please mail donations to Mt. Bethel Cemetery, c/o Etta Alexander, P.O. Box 5, Eagle Rock, 24085.
