Thursday, Nov. 10

Tabernacle Christian Church and the American Cancer Society will hold a “Prostate Health Cancer Awareness” meeting at 7 p.m.

Parenting workshops on developing better relationships with children will be presented by Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and Kohl’s Department Stores from 7-9 p.m., in the hospital’s Brickhouse Auditorium, 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk. The workshop — “Adolescents:

What Are They Thinking?” — will explore how teen brains develop and new research findings that can help parents understand why teenagers’ choices and behaviors often baffle adults.

Guest speaker is Pam Crum, a nationally recognized trainer and consultant and co-founder of the Family Nurturing Center of Michigan. The workshop is free, but seating is limited and advance registration is requested. Call (757) 668-7500 or visit www.chkd.org/calendar

New Mt. Joy Food for Living Ministry, 307 County Street, hosts “3 Night Crusade” featuring evangelist Willie Riddick of Ahoskie, N. C.

Nightly revival services are Nov. 8-10 at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Outreach Ministries.

Call 539-2931 for more information.

New Paul’s Temple Holiness Church, 720 Hosier Road, is having nightly services leading to the annual appreciation service honoring First Man Deacon J. L. Skinner, Sr.

At 7:30 p.m. the speaker will be Pastor Mavis Goodman of Higher Dimension Ministry.

Call 934-3803.

Friday, Nov. 11

Veteran’s Day open house at the Suffolk Chapter of the DAV from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Adjudant Samuel Almond 934-2695.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will hold a Veteran’s Day Assembly in the Upper School Cafetorium at 9 a.m. The speaker will be Maj. Gen. (ret.) Ken Bowra, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s program director for the U.S. Joint Forces Command. Veterans and residents from Lake Prince Retirement Center have been invited as NSA’s special guest.

The Junto Woman’s Club will hold a card party/luncheon and fashion show at St. John’s Parish House beginning at 10 a.m. Lunch is at noon, followed by the fashion show. Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels. Cost: $12, or $10 for lunch and show only. Call 238-3489 or 238-2247 for reservations.

Saturday, Nov. 12

The Metropolitan Baptist Church Young Adult Missionaries invites all senior citizens to join them at 1 p.m. in the church’s Education Room for “Empowering our senior citizens … because we care.” Representatives from the Patient Advocate Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Social Security Administration will be on hand. To sign up for the Medicare Prescription Plan bring a list of all medications and proof of income. Call 539-2696 to register.

The Virginia Indian nations will honor veterans at the VITAL Veterans Powwow at the Upper Mattaponi Indian tribal grounds on Route 30 in King William from 10 a.m. n 5 p.m. A bonfire will occur at 6 p.m. Call (804) 966-7043.

Oakland Christian Church, 5641 Godwin Boulevard, will hold its annual Fall Fest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will feature homemade candy, baked goods, a Country Store, a Brunswick Stew lunch, crafts, raffle items and much more.

Half of all proceeds go toward community benevolences.

Call the church office, 255-4353.

The Ivor Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary Hee Haw Program will be at 7 p.m. at the Ivor municipal building. There is one show only. Tickets: Adults $6, children 4-10 $3 and 3 and under are free. No advance tickets will be sold.

Sunday Nov. 13

Sixth Street Baptist Church baked herring breakfast to support the building fund from 7 a.m. until noon at the church, 324 Goodman St. Call 539-7087 or 539-6232.

The Pastor’s Aide Ministry of Laurel Hill UCC will present Spiritual Night at Carnegie Hall at 5 p.m. Special guest: Mushran A. Johnson. The event is free. Call 581-0404 or 539-7835.

Unity Sunday

Pleasant Union Baptist Church, 215 Webb Street, will observe Unity Sunday, Naomi’s Women’s Ministry and Vaurice Men’s Ministry Sunday with a morning service at 11:15. Guest speaker: Michael Claude Sr.

Call 539-0367.

Annual Men’s Day at Laurel Hill United Church of Christ will be held at 11 a.m.. The theme is “At the end of the day will you be remembered as one who knew right from wrong?” Speaker: Thomas Whitely, Lakeland High School principal. Music: Laurel Hill Men’s Choir. The church is located on Route 58 in the Holland community.

Installation service and reception honoring the Rev. Steven Hills and family, at 2:30 p.m. at Western Branch Baptist Church, 6952 Old Myrtle Road.

The Virginia Indian nations will honor veterans at the VITAL Veterans Powwow at the Upper Mattaponi Indian tribal grounds on Route 30 in King William from 10 a.m. n 4 p.m. Call (804) 966-7043.

The Deacons, Deaconesses, Trustees and Trustees’ wives of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 6100 Holy Neck Road, will celebrate their annual anniversary at 4 p.m.

Rev. Alfred Brown, pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church, and Piney Grove’s congregation, will provide services for the great occasion.

Southampton County Historical Society will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Courtland Administration Building. The program will be “A history of the Nottoway and Meherrin Indians.

New Paul’s Temple Holiness Church, 720 Hosier Road, is having their annual appreciation service honoring First Man Deacon J. L. Skinner, Sr., at 4 p.m.

Speakers will be Deacon William J. Jones and Deacon Alvester Simmons.

Canaan Baptist Church, 2064 Nansemond Parkway, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with events from Nov. 13 through Nov. 20.

Sunday, Nov. 13, in addition to 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. morning worship, there will be a 4 p.m. anniversary and worship service.

Guests will be Dr. Browlee Hailstock and congregation, Hampton.

Monday, Nov. 14

East Suffolk Community Center, 134 S. Sixth Street, is hosting a 5-day Stop Smoking Seminar Nov. 14 through 18 at 7 p.m. each night.

Registration is Nov. 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center.

Call 934-3518 for more information.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

AARP will meet at 216 Kings Fork Road with social time at 10:30 a.m. and the meeting at 11. Speaker: Edna Everett talking about pre-paid legal advice. Bring items for Autumn Care Nursing Home. There will be a Thanksgiving dinner for a nominal donation.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Suffolk-Nansemond Chapter of the Izaak Walton League Pancake Supper, from 5-8 p.m. at the Kings Fork Community House. Take-out and eat-in meals $6; children under 5 eat-in is free. Includes pancakes, sausage patties and baked apples. Drinks available for eat-in.

Living Waters Ministries, 739 NC Hwy 137, Eure, N. C. is holding, “Revival, Revival, Revival!” with guest Pastor Harold L. Harris, Jr. Nov. 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Harris is a spirit-filled national and international pastor.

Don’t miss this awesome, life-changing revival!

Thursday, Nov. 17

Lake Kennedy Civic League will meet at 7 p.m. at the Tabernacle Christian Church, 1401 East Washington St. Call 539-2677.

Paul D. Camp Community College is hosting an Open House on from 1n 6 p.m. on the Franklin campus, in conjunction with the Business Expo, held at the Regional Workforce Development Center. The purpose of the Open House is to spotlight educational opportunities available at the college.

Visitors can tour the campus and talk to counselors about the community college experience, the educational programs offered and how to apply for financial assistance.

Living Waters Ministries, 739 NC Hwy 137, Eure, N. C. is holding, “Revival, Revival, Revival!” with guest Pastor Harold L. Harris, Jr. Nov. 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Harris is a spirit-filled national and international pastor.

Don’t miss this awesome, life-changing revival!

Craft show at God’s Appointed Touch Ministries, 70 E. Windsor Blvd., Dec. 17, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 242-4151

Friday, Nov. 18

The Nansemond Chapter of the Archeological Society of Virginia will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Dennis’ Restaurant, 3356 Western Branch Blvd in the Churchland section of Chesapeake. The program is on Point Lookout Federal Prison Camp.

Main Street United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at 202 North Main St. Eat-in or take-out $6.

Living Waters Ministries, 739 NC Hwy 137, Eure, N. C. is holding, “Revival, Revival, Revival!” with guest Pastor Harold L. Harris, Jr. Nov. 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Harris is a spirit-filled national and international pastor.

Don’t miss this awesome, life-changing revival!

Saturday, Nov. 19

St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold a Great American Bake Sale from 9 a.m. until noon . All proceeds go to the Share the Strength Program to feed hungry children. Call Anne Dickinson 357-5943.

Lake Kennedy Civic League members and Links, Inc., will meet at 1 p.m. at Tabernacle Christian Church Outreach Life Center to prepare Thanksgiving baskets as an outreach to the community. Call 539-2677.

Holy Neck Church’s Bazaar and Barbeque originally scheduled for Nov. 12 is now going to be held Nov. 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $7 per plate, eat in or take out.

For more information, call 986-4524.

Canaan Baptist Church, 2064 Nansemond Parkway, is celebrating their 130th anniversary this evening at Hilton Garden Inn beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a reception and a banquet follows at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $50 a person.

Attire is “after five”.

Emcee will be Rev. James Williams of Popular Run Baptist Church.

Speaker will be Dr. C. V. Russell, III, St. Paul Baptist Church.

For tickets call 538-1841 or 487-0631.

The Booker T. Washington Alumni Association is meeting at 1 p.m. at Morgan Memorial Library on West Washington Street.

The Board of Directors will meet at noon.

We need support and are urging all alumni to join our association and attend these meetings.

Roland Wilson is acting president.

A one-day, turnaround, shopping spree trip to Cowtown New Jersey Atlantic City Outlet Shops.

The bus departs Pulaski Baptist Church at midnight, the Portsmouth Boulevard Food Lion at 12:30 a.m., the Portsmouth Park and Ride at 1 a.m. and the Indian River Road Park and Ride at 1:30 a.m.

Cost is $60.

Checks to be made payable to Pulaski Pastor’s Aid.

Return time is 2 a.m. Nov. 20.

For more information, call 539-1792, 562-2814, 539-7896 or 569-1293.

Chesapeake Parks and Recreation’s Indian River Christmas Craft Show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Indian River High School. Admission and parking are free. Call 382-6411.

Sunday, Nov. 20

Grace Lutheran Church, Courtland, will hold Christ the King Sunday service at 9 a.m. Communion is included. Speakers: Janet McElfresh and Joe Wilber. Sunday school at 10:30 and church council at 11:30. Call 569-8953.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold Family & Friends Day beginning at 10:30 a.m. Speaker: W. Ross Boone. Call Deborah Austin at 934-0830.

Main Street United Methodist Church will hold an Advent workshop for all, 4-6 p.m., at 202 North Main St.

Chesapeake Parks and Recreation’s Indian River Christmas Craft Show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Indian River High School. Admission and parking are free. Call 382-6411.

Canaan Baptist Church, 2064 Nansemond Parkway, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with events from Nov. 13 through Nov. 20.

Sunday, Nov. 20, in addition to 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. morning worship, there will be a 4 p.m. anniversary and worship service.

Guest speaker will be Rev. Wendall Waller of Christian Home Baptist Church in Windsor.

Monday, Nov. 21

The Junto Woman’s Club will hold a luncheon at noon in St. John’s Parish Hall. Cost: $8. Guest speaker: Tommy Taylor and overseas Army nurse. Executive board meets at 11 a.m. that day.

The West End Civic League will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Oxford United Methodist Church (use the South Broad Street entrance).

Randy Hicks, chair of the Historic Landmarks Commission, and Cindy Taylor, assistant director of Planning for the city of Suffolk, will speak. A representative from the Suffolk Police Department has also been invited to attend and speak.

Tuesday, Nov. 22

The Suffolk District Churches of God in Christ will be preparing Thanksgiving food baskets to go out into the communities of Virginia-Carolina Temple and New Gospel Temple on Nov. 23.

All donations of food can be taken to Virginia-Carolina Temple, 5500 Carolina Road, by Nov. 22 by 9 p.m.

For more information, call 934-1103.

Thursday, Nov. 24

Tabernacle Christian Church, 1401 East Washington Street, is having Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come for an awesome time of worship and fellowship.

For those who need a ride transportation will be provided.

Please call any of the participating churches by Monday, Nov. 21:

New Mount Joy Family Worship Center n 539-2931

Oak Grove Baptist Church n 539-8012

St. Paul RZUA Church n 934-9822

Southside Baptist Church n 539-6629

Tabernacle Christian Church n 539-7257

Friday, Nov. 25

East Suffolk High School’s Class of 1955 50-year reunion will be held today through Nov. 27 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Call Lillian Morings Willie 686-2639; Linwood Ledbetter 539-2003; Fannie Wright Mabry 539-4504; Helen Boyd Lewis 547-8792; or email Esh1955@aol.com.

Sunday, Dec. 4

Main Street United Methodist Church will hold a “Hanging of the Greens – Preparing God’s House” at 6:30 p.m. at 202 North Main Street.

Friday, Dec. 9

Apostolic Faith Churches of God Headquarters, 680 Oak St. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Early bird tickets $10, after that $15. Includes Dynamic Tones, Brothers in Christ, Southernaires.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

Elvis concert, at Southampton High School, 6:30 p.m. Tickets call Joan Bunn 654-6286.

Sunday Dec. 18

Main Street United Methodist Church will have a live nativity at 3:30 p.m. and a candlelight musical reception with Santa at 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The church is at 202 North Main St.

Saturday, Dec. 24

Main Street United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight communion at 5:30 p.m. (the Christmas Story for families) and 11 p.m. (traditional service.)

Sunday, Dec. 25

Main Street United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas service with worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and a Praise Connection at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 202 North Main St.

On-going

First aid/CPR/AED Instructor training at the Suffolk Chapter of the American Red Cross. Call Lisa Harrell 539-6645.

The Lakeland High School Class of 1996 is planning its 10-year class reunion.

Contact Dion Scott

819-3518; e-mail myshizz@yahoo.com; or Darius Bailey 435-4617;

DaGrain2005@yahoo.com.

Bennetts Creek Ruritan will be holding Turkey-Ham Shoots every Saturday through Nov. 26 at 5433 Shoulders Hill Road. The benefits help the Driver Volunteer Fire Department, Boy Scout Troop 16 and the North Suffolk YMCA.

Tickets go on sale each Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and the shoot starts at 6 p.m.

The Suffolk Volunteer Fire Co. Turkey Shoot runs through Nov. 19 on Friday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m., at Route 460 behind Oliver’s Auto (3624 Pruden Boulevard).

Suffolk High School Class of ’75 is looking for classmates for a reunion. Call Ann Ruffin 582-0155, Paquita Lawrence 535-4021, or Jackie Williams 376-2275

The John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1973 is planning a gala for its 33rd class reunion celebration.

Call Dr. Freddie J. Wiggins, 923-1006 or fax, 923-0566.

Crewmembers from the USS Rio Grande (AOG-3) are planning a reunion in Norfolk in the fall of 2006. Call Richard Hughes (480) 895-5611 or email at dichughes@robsoncom.net