Sheffield-Calahaln: Back-to-school bash Saturday at fire department

Published 10:45 am Tuesday, August 5, 2025

By Brenda Thompson
Sheffield-Calahaln
Correspondent

A special birthday wish to Sue Brockway who celebrated on Au. 5. Birthday wishes also to: Zira Wilson on Aug. 8; Gary Allen, Terry Allen and Walker Daniel Reeves on Aug. 9; Phillip Seats on Aug. 10; Allison Dyson on Aug. 11; Cora Lee Gaither on Aug. 12; and Marsha Alexander on Aug. 14. If you would like a birthday or anniversary listed, let me know.
The Sheffield-Calahaln VFD Back to School Bash will be Saturday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a free event with food, music, a jump house, crafts and games and of course, water fun. The department is at 435 Dyson Road, Mocksville.
A special Back to School Bingo will be Friday, Aug. 15 at the Sheffield-Calahaln Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for concessions and bingo starts at 7. There will be 20 games of bingo, a 50/50 drawing, a grand prize drawing and several cakewalks. Bingo cards are $5 each. Concessions consists of hotdogs, chips, drinks and desserts and is donation only. We are excited to welcome everyone to a great night of bingo, food and fellowship. Oct. 10 will be the last bingo for 2025.
It was wonderful seeing so many excited children at VBS at New Union this past week. The children enjoyed songs, crafts, snacks, Bible stories and fun time. The large water slide and the hotdog meal on the final night was a hit with not only the children, but the adults. We thank all those who had a part in making VBS fun and educational. Thanks to Pastor Tim Lowery for photos.
This past Sunday was baptism day where four got baptized at New Union, and then everyone was treated to lunch at the community center.
Hotdog Saturday at New Union is Aug. 23.

VBS at Liberty Wesleyan this past Saturday with a waterslide, team building exercises, Bible stories and the community meal was enjoyed. Thanks to Pastor Jim Miller for photos and info.
Ijames Baptist Church invites you to homecoming and revival beginning Sunday, Aug. 10. Homecoming service will be Sunday with Kenny Greenway delivering the message. A covered dish meal will follow. Consider bringing a dish, dessert or drink. Revival services with Kenny Greenway will be Aug. 10-13 at 7 nightly. Everyone is invited.
Several from Ijames Baptist participated in ServeNC Day at the Children’s Center of NC on Saturday. They helped put together a playground set with mulch and a picnic table, pulled weeds, pressured washed a deck, cleaned windows and porches, secured handrails, and other small projects. Thanks to Abbey White Swisher for the article and photos.
Harmony Public Library happenings: Aug. 9 from 2-3 p.m., learn about flowers with local garden expert Kevin Campbell; Aug. 16 from 10 a.m.-noon, enjoy crafts including Sunflower wreaths. Call 704-546-7086.
Prayer requests continue for Bryan Swain, Hazel Smoot, Tim Keller, Junior Dunn, Tammy Keller, Charles England, Lincoln Dyson, Chester Reeves, Yvonne Ijames, Bonnie Gunter, Ed Livengood, Geraldine Lambert, Betty Beck, Sue Gobble, Paul Beck, Juanita Keaton, Emily Brown, Mary Teague, Eddie Porter, Janie Williams, Maria Knight, Violet Coursey, Clyde Jordan, Jack Seaford, Sue Seaford, Fred Beck, Michele Dyson, Hilda Keaton, Jenny Ely, Sandra Dyson, Bob Ellis, Dawn Allen, Fred Beck, Terry Dyson Larry Tutterow, Tasha Hendrix and Jimmy Thompson. Condolences to the families of Harriett Troutman, Brenda Gail Gregory, Lewis Carroll Carter and Wylene Keller.
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