BGCNN gala
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck will host the Reach for the Stars fundraising gala beginning at 5:30 p.m. today, October 8, at the BGCNN, 517 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Highlights will include presentation of the William H. Knull Jr. Community Service Award to Dr. June B. Daffeh; STEM achievement, cocktails, dinner and auctions.
Tickets are $100 each. A table for eight is $800. For tickets, go to bgcnn.org or contact Jennifer Mason at 435-9696, Ext. 106.
Movietime
Upcoming Movies on the Half Shell Stage at Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, will include Toy Story, October 8; Hocus Pocus, October 29; Elf, December 10; and The Polar Express, December 17.
The free movies will begin at sunset. The December movies will be available to enjoy from the comfort of automobiles.
Shoreline talk
The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) will present “The Waterfront Landscape: Stable Shorelines, Clean Water, Abundant Wildlife” at 2 p.m. Friday, October 9 at St Stephen’s Church in Heathsville. There is no charge, but advance registration is requested. To register, call the Virginia Cooperative Extension Lancaster County Office, 462-5780.
Members of the NNMG Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) will guide attendees through landscaping choices which can protect their properties, protect the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and support the life cycles of those beneficial creatures living in gardens and along shorelines.
Fiber guild
A slide show featuring works from the Fine Arts and Flowers exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be presented at 10 a.m. Monday, October 12, at the Five Rivers Fiber Guild meeting in Art Room 2, Life Enrichment Center, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC), 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington.
The meeting will include a member show and tell session on fiber craft projects in progress and completed items. Visitors and potential new members are welcome. Lunch is available following the meeting at RWC.
Auditions
The Westmoreland Players, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao, recently announced auditions for “Young Frankenstein,” a musical adaptation by comedy genius Mel Brooks. Auditions will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 10. “Young Frankenstein” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
This show is a high-energy undertaking complete with iconic costumes, bizarre props and stunning special effects. The artistic team is looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic cast. For details on available roles, musical workshops and audition prep, visit www.westmorelandplayers.org.
History forum
Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, will host the annual John H. Hunt II Chesapeake History Forum on October 17. The program will commemorate the 350th anniversary of Bacon’s Rebellion.
A reception will begin in the courtyard at 4 p.m, featuring oysters, shrimp and libations. The program will begin at 5:15 pm, followed by a light supper at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased at ChristChurch1735.org, or 438-6855.
Oyster roast
Morattico Waterfront Museum, 6584 Morattico Road, Morattico, will host its 18th annual Oyster Roast from 3-5 p.m. October 17. The menu will include roasted and raw oysters, ham biscuits, hush puppies, sweet potato fries, salad and homemade desserts. Bring oyster knives.
The fee is $50 for adults, $10 for ages 6-12 and free ages 5 and younger. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. To purchase tickets, call 761-6213, or email mwmva03@gmail.com.
Arts celebration
RAL will host the Rally in the Alley community celebration from 2-6 p.m. October 25 in the parking lot off Cralle Court, Kilmarnock. The event will include tours of the new RAL Community Arts Center at 45 North Main Street, music by The Band from Misfit Beach, food, drink, art and dancing.
The event will benefit the Art for All campaign, supporting the center. To donate, visit www.ralartforall.com, or call 436-9309.
