Collierstown

Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652

The Effinger Ruritan Club would like to thank all those who attended and were a part of the 33rd Palmer Ice Cream Supper held Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Palmer Community Center. The evening drew approximately 1,038 patrons of all ages who enjoyed music, good food, delicious homemade ice cream, and the opportunity to gather with friends and enjoy the fellowship. Those in attendance were also able to visit the Rockbridge Regional Library’s bookmobile, sign up for library cards and obtain books.

Special thanks are extended to the event’s leadership team and to all the Effinger Ruritan Club members and their families who worked diligently to make the event so successful. Appreciation is also extended to the members of the Palmer Community Center, the Boy Scouts, and to the many volunteers for their help in making the event run so smoothly. Funds raised from the sale of food, ice cream, and the 50/50 drawing will be used to support the Palmer Community Center and the Effinger Ruritan Club.

The Collierstown Presbyterian Women concluded their annual school bag campaign on Sunday, Aug. 20. A goal of preparing 200 canvas tote bags of school supplies to be distributed to needy students was surpassed and continues to climb, nearing the 250-bag mark. Special thanks to Presbyterian Women member Louise Tardy who made all the attractive and sturdy canvas bags that have been filled. Many thanks to everyone who gave school supplies or monetary gifts that helped make this PW project a church and communitywide effort! Stay tuned for the final number of bags prepared in next week’s column.

Burr Datz was the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. worship service of the Collierstown Presbyterian Church this past Sunday, Aug. 20. Following the service lemonade on the lawn was provided by the Witness & Congregational Care Committee on the front lawn for all to enjoy. The 9 a.m. chapel service for Lake Robertson campers was led by Roger Lees. Community residents are invited to join the campers attending the outdoor service at 9 a.m. each Sunday during August at Lake Robertson.

On Sunday, Aug. 27, Collierstown Presbyterian Church members and friends will gather on the grounds at 10:30 a.m. for the church’s annual summer outdoor worship service. Leading the worship service will be Burr Datz with special music being provided by Jeremiah Holland. A covered-dish picnic lunch will follow on the church grounds.

The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department’s last barbecue chicken sale of the summer will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, beginning at noon. On that day barbecue chicken can be purchased as half chicken only or as a dinner, which includes two sides, applesauce, roll and iced tea. The side choices will be green beans, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad and coleslaw. Chicken will be available until all is sold. Food items may be purchased as carryout but some seating for indoor dining will be available.

Looking to September, the Collierstown United Methodist Church’s United Women in Faith will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. at the church. Linda Painter will lead the evening’s program.