Nokesville United Methodist Church plans fund raising events

A variety of fund raising events are planned at the Nokesville United Methodist Church, including one to benefit the food pantry that was severely damaged during a break in February.

“It was sad and shocking to see the damage done and it can be easy to get discouraged in the face of such mindless vandalism. But I choose to focus on the other changes, positive, uplifting changes which are bringing people together in an effort to help the growing need for food assistance amongst us,” said Rannveig Fredheim, mission chairman.

In the church bulletin, Fredheim said many church members have stepped forward to lend a helping hand with restoring the pantry.

The food pantry is open at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Fridays for those in need.

A Bike/Car Run to benefit the pantry will be conducted on April 26, starting and ending at the church at 12550 Aden Road, Nokesville.

Games will be played at each stop and food will be served at registration and at the end of the ride. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the last motorcycle/car at 10 a.m.

For more information contact Sharon Farr at 703 753-3736 who has put on at least 11 of such events in the past 11 years.

The church will host a Bluegrass Celebration on March 16.

This is a fundraiser to assist Rusty Vint which his expenses in his battle with cancer.

Performing will be Smokey Winstead and Bull Run Grass 2 to 2:50; Just Wingin’ It Bluegrass 3 to 3:40; Dick Smith Bluegrass Band 3;50 to 4:30; and The Radford Brothers 4:40 to 5:20 p.m.

Food will be available.

The church will conduct its 69th annual Turkey-Oyster Dinner on March 29 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Music will be provided by Bull Run Grass and the Nokesville United Methodist Church Singers.

Volunteers and homemade baked goods are needed.