With American youth further removed from the farm than ever before, educating the next generation about the importance of agriculture is no small feat.

To help facilitate students’ learning about the sources of their food and fiber, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is offering White-Reinhardt Grants for the 2023-2024 school year. The organization is currently accepting applications for 10 $1,000 grants for educational projects in grades K-12 that create new agriculture literacy programs or expand existing efforts. Applications are due June 16.

County and state Farm Bureaus may apply for grants, and interested organizations and schools can work with their local county and state Farm Bureaus to apply. Grants are available on a competitive basis, and payments will be allocated to a state or county Farm Bureau to be used for the projects.

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Elizabeth, 101, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, a .C. “Pete” Marshall; and great-grandson, andrew McKee. she is survived by her children, evelyn C. Wright, e dna Ruth Burcham, Jerry R. Marshall (nancy), Janet M. Powers, Linda M. Thompson (Jack), Rickey L. Marshall (Cathy); 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Kyle adams; sister-inlaw, edna ellison. Irene worked at Bloxton’s Pharmacy, retired from the Bank of Powhatan, and was faithful member of Holly Hills Baptist Church, with 50 years of membership. she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother to all her grandchildren. she loved working in her garden and flower beds. The family would like to thank her loving caregivers, Carrie Hewes and Grace silney for their special care and attention. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (today), at Bennett and Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan, where her service will be 12 (noon) Friday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gentiva Hospice, 808 Moorefield Park dr. ste. 113, Richmond, Va. 23236.

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Shell Station 1300 Anderson Highway, 23139 Powhatan Library

CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS as of Jan. 1, 2021, the program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. From april through september, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. upcoming dates are: June 20 and 28; July 11, 18 and 26; aug. 1, 15 and 23; sept. 12, 19 and 27. From October through november, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. upcoming dates are: Oct. 3, 17 and 25; nov. 7, 14 and 29. There are no sessions in december. LdeC is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome d ove, visit http://ldequestrian.com/ or contact 804-356-6327. announcements, 40th anniversaries submissions can be e-mailed to 804-363-1577

The War Memorial Roundtable for all Veterans meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the War Memorial Cultural arts and Community Center, 2375 skaggs Road. Contact Ruth Boatwright at 804-337-6859.

Community Matters is a resource for all 55 and forward interested in learning, staying active and engaging with peers.

Challenge and socialization are powerful benefits and crucial at any age! Multiple weekly sessions with a wide range of topics and activities are held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 anderson Hwy, in the training room of Powhatan Parks and Recreation. Information on various offerings, activities and topics presented can be found on Facebook: Powhatan County Reach for active services. Program is free; requires independent participation. Call program coordinator Jayne Lloyd at 804698-0438 for more information.

The Habitat Re s tore at 1922 urbine Road will be open every s aturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The office is located upstairs at the Habitat Restore and the office number is 804-594-7009, ext. 2. Call and volunteer. Help us at the Restore, perform critical repairs and/or with our upcoming builds.

Powhatan Fire and Rescue’s Junior emergency Technician program meets at 1:30 p.m. at different locations in the county. The program is free and open to 12to 15-year-olds from all parts of the county interested in learning about their local fire, rescue and emergency services organizations. applications may be picked up year-round at the fire administration office in the Village Building. Contact the office at 804-598-5646 or sarah Zobells at szobell@powhatanva.gov for this month’s location.

Powhatan aa meets at 8 p.m. every saturday at Manakin episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

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Community Driving School 3229 Anderson Highway, 23139 Goodwill 1885 Stavemill Crossing Lane, 23139

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