July

31 Thursday

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, White Stone.

AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock.

Cardio Dance, 8-9 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 56 First Street, White Stone. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.

Yoga, 9-10 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 56 First Street, White Stone. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.

Tavern Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Tavern Forge, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Tavern Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

Northern Neck Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Northern Neck Ultimate Frisbee Alliance, 5:30 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Pick-up games, any skill level, new players welcome.

Author Event, 6-8 p.m. The Bookshelf on Church, 28 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Author: Polly Stewart. Book: The Felon’s Ball. $45 includes book, or $15. Reservations: bookshelfonchurch.com, or the store.

Adult Paint Night: Patriotic Pansies, 6-8 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. $40 members, $45 others. Register at RAL Art Center, ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.

Farren Winter, 6-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.

Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.

Karaoke Night, 7-10 p.m. Little Jimmy’s, 240 Virginia Street, Urbanna.

Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival, 7-11 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, food, raffles.

Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.

Lancaster Supervisors, 7 p.m. Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.

DJ Big-E Diceman & Karaoke, 9 p.m. Damon’s, 7104 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester.

August

1 Friday

AA, noon. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.

Lunch Bunch Al-Anon, noon. Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock. For phone-in meetings, email fridaylunchbunchafg@gmail.com.

Tavern Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Tavern Forge, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

Tavern Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

KD Puppet Show, 10:15-11 a.m. Northumberland Family YMCA, 6348 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Shows: “Fancy Cat and the Golden Egg,” “Noddaberry Good Day.” Sponsor: Northumberland Public Library.

Friday Fun Days, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Interactive activities, games and crafts related to steamboats. Ages 4-10. $5 per child. For reservations, call 438-6888, visit shop.steamboateramuseum.org/events/.

Mahjong, 1 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

NPL Bibliomania Club, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Book discussions, snacks, coffee, tea. Ages 12-18.

Ask A Ranger, 4-5 p.m. Campground Bath House, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

First Friday Happy Hour, 5 p.m. Morattico Waterfront Museum, 6584 Morattico Road, Morattico.

First Friday Reception, 5-7 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Meet exhibiting RAL member artists. Exhibits: Watermen’s World; Artful aging-Tartan Village. Exhibits continue through August 23.

Talent Show, 5-7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Participants will have 5 minutes to perform. Performers must pre-register, 580-5051, or library@nplibraryva.org.

The Windbags, 5-9 p.m. Montross First Fridays, Montross Town Park.

Bob Wilson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wine Down, Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.

Open Mic/RockIT, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jacey Vineyards, 619 Train Lane, Heathsville. Hosted by various musicians. 580-4053.

Ian Blackwood, 6-8 p.m. The Hatchery, 425 Callis Wharf Road, Grimstead.

Dave Cowan, 6-9 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.

JP Experience, 6-9 p.m. Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar, 274 Bucks View Lane, Deltaville.

“Clue: On Stage” Opening Night Gala, 6:30 p.m. Westmoreland Players, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $40 adults, $27 students. Reservations: westmorelandplayers.org. Sold out.

Music Bingo, 7 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.

Karaoke, 7 p.m. Nacho Average Brew Pub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.

Vines & Vinegar, 7 p.m. Duke’s Aloha Eats, 6748 Fox Centre Parkway, Gloucester.

Chris Hanks, 7-10 p.m. Coles Point Tavern, 850 Salisbury Park Road, Coles Point. 472-3856.

Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival, 7-11 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, food, raffles.

Faron Hamblin, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Little Jimmy’s, 240 Virginia Street, Urbanna.

The Janitors, 8 p.m. Fitzgerald’s, 330 Prince Street, Tappahannock.

DJ Big-E Diceman, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nooners, 15170 George Washington Memorial Highway, Saluda.

2 Saturday

AA, 7:30 p.m. Irvington Baptist.

AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.

Warsaw Community Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Warsaw Town Park, 171 Main Street, Warsaw. Produce, eggs, cheese, butter, sauces, canned goods, breads, baked goods, smoothies, plants, soaps, salves, candles, wreaths, floral creations, embroidery work, jewelry, clothing, handmade gifts,

Barre, 8-9 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 15170 Northumberland Highway, Burgess. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.

Tavern Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Tavern Forge, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

Amish Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2248 Hampton Hall Road, Callao. Fresh produce, plants, baked goods.

Irvington Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Music by Robbie Kerns and Company.

Survival Bracelets, 10-11 a.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee, plus $5 fee per bracelet. 462-5030.

Introduction To Navigation, 10 a.m. Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron Classroom, 453C North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Free seminar. Register at seo@abcnnk.org, or 339-7218.

Tavern Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

Cycling Swap, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rappahannock Bicycle Company, 110 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock.  Buy or sell high-quality bikes, accessories, or components.

Karleigh Gooding, noon-3 p.m. NN Burger, 303 Queen Street, Tappahannock.

GPS & Chartplotters, 1 p.m. Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron Classroom, 453C North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Free seminar. Register at seo@abcnnk.org, or 339-7218.

Democratic Voter Event, 1 p.m. Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 6749 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Guest speaker: Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.

Slimy Science, 1-2 p.m.  Car Top launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

Jamie’s Gang, 2:30-5:30 p.m. General’s Ridge, 1618 Weldon’s Drive, Hague.

Tending The Garden: Oysters, 3-4 p.m. Motor Boat Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

Jerry Fest: The Days Between Celebration, 3:30-9:30 p.m. Flat Iron Crossroads, 7709 Flat Iron Road, Gloucester. Bands: Kooler Heads, 4:40 p.m.; Stellar Rose, 6 p.m.; WOLPH, 7:30 p.m. $30 advance ticket, or $35 at the door. For advance tickets, visit flatironcrossroads.com, or call 557-4888.

Trent Jones, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.

The Tidewainders, 5:30-8 p.m. The Hatchery, 425 Callis Wharf Road, Grimstead.

Karaoke/DJ Turtle & Line Dancing/Ja’Nae Washington, 6-11 p.m. Klassy’s Kitchen, 55 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock.

Coty The Artist & 4Ever Fam Band, 7 p.m. gates open, 8:30 p.m. show. The Barn, 16829 Kings Highway, Montross. Pre-sale tickets only, $17.85. www.eventbrite.com.

Firehouse Bluegrass, 7 p.m. Urbanna Firehouse, 335 Virginia Street, Urbanna.

Tom Euler, 7 p.m. Duke’s Aloha Eats, 6748 Fox Centre Parkway, Gloucester.

ST Lite, 7-10 p.m. Bella Pizza, 1673 Tappahannock Boulevard, Tappahannock.

Chris Hanks, 7-11 p.m. Coles Point Tavern, 850 Salisbury Park Road, Coles Point. 472-3856.

Buckshot Roberts, 7-11 p.m. Tiki Windmill, 40 Windjammer Lane, White Stone.

Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival, 7-11 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, food, raffles.

The Haus Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Something Different, 213 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-8000.

“Clue: On Stage,” 7:30 p.m. Westmoreland Players, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Reservations: westmorelandplayers.org.

Right Turn Clyde, 8 p.m. Fitzgerald’s, 330 Prince Street, Tappahannock.

Retro, 9:30 p.m. Damon & Company, 7104 George Washington Memorial highway, Gloucester.

3 Sunday

Felicia Hoyos, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Soulful Brunch, Meridian Restaurant, Compass Entertainment Center, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington.

Sangria Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Most Sundays. 435-1416.

Grace Church Yard Sale, 1-3 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Chris Hanks,1-4 p.m. Coles Point Tavern, 850 Salisbury Park Road, Coles Point. 472-3856.

Faron Hamblin, 1-5 p.m. Tiki Windmill, 40 Windjammer Lane, White Stone.

VA Shellphish Coalition, 2-5 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone.

Transzendance Class, 3-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Daina Fawn. $20.

“Clue: On Stage,” 3 p.m. Westmoreland Players, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Reservations: westmorelandplayers.org.

4 Monday

AA, noon, De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock.

AA, 8 p.m. Wicomico Methodist Church, Wicomico Church.

Kids Camp: Storybook Favorites, 9 a.m.-noon. Sewlovelee, 4504 Irvington Road, Irvington. Beginner sewing camp for ages 8-15. Instructor: Lee Taylor. Participants bring their own sewing machine, or rent a shop machine. All fabric and supplies included. Bring a snack. Continues through August 7. $175. Register at sewlovelee.com.

Summer Youth Theater Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Ages 8-18. Auditions: 2 p.m. August 3. Camp continues through August 8. Performance for family and friends: 3 p.m. August 9. Acting, stagecraft, improvisation, terminology, scenery, costumes, props. Play: “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” by Don Zolidis. $125. Applications/registration: lancasterplayers.org.

Art Camp, 10 a.m.-noon. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Instructor: Shauna McCranie. Create fish-shaped wall hangings using clay and chicken wire. Ages 6 and older. Continues through August 8. $100. Pre-registration required. Register at the museum, 453-6529, director@rfmuseum.org or office@rfmuseum.org.

Boat Model Building Camp, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Instructor: Bob Dillon. Beginners will build Chesapeake Bay Flatties; returning campers will tackle more advanced models. Ages10 and older. Continues through August 8. $100. Pre-registration required. Register at the museum, 453-6529, director@rfmuseum.org or office@rfmuseum.org.

Mahjong, 1-4 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $5 per person. Text 436-7144 to reserve a table.

Computer Class, 3-5 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Bring a laptop, iPad or phone or use a library laptop. 580-5051.

Friends Of Belle Isle, 4 p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. New members welcome. 462-5030.

LCL In Stitches, 5 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Chicken Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. American Legion Post #117, 39 School Street, Reedville. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, choice of vegetables, salad, roll, dessert, drink. $12 adults, $6 ages 12 and younger, at the door.

Mike Reed, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, 384 Old Ferry Road, Gwynns Island. 505-1005.

Lancaster Republicans, 6 p.m. Meridian Restaurant, Compass Entertainment Complex, Entertainment Drive, Irvington. Del. Hillary Pugh Kent will attend.

Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival, 7-11 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, food, raffles.

5 Tuesday

AA, 7 p.m., De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock. Beginners and young people welcome.

Barre, 8-9 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 56 First Street, White Stone. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.

Storytime, 10 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville.

Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

36 North Arts & Crafts, Opening Week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 36 North Arts & Crafts, 36 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Tuesday, Free Rock Painting Workshop; Continues through August 8: Wednesday, Free Collage Workshop; Thursday, Free Foam Stamp Making Workshop; Friday, Free Watercolor Flowers Workshop; Saturday, Free Mural Painting. Drop by anytime before 4 p.m.

Northern Neck Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Chapter 1823, NARFE, 1 p.m. Anna’s Restaurant, 150 Old Fair Grounds Way, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Del. Hillary Pugh Kent. 

Grief Support Group, 1-2 p.m. The Bay Center, 482 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. 436-6362.

Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Duke’s Deli, 6748 Fox Centre Parkway, Gloucester.

Irvington Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m. Town Office, 4203 Irvington Road, Irvington.

Northumberland BZA, 7 p.m. Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office, 195 Judicial Place, Heathsville.

Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival, 7-11 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, food, raffles.

6 Wednesday

AA, noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.

Serenity Al-Anon, 5:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Lancaster.

AA 12 & 12 Study Group, 7 p.m., Shachah World Ministries, Kilmarnock.

Tavern Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Tavern Forge, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

White Stone Woman’s Club, 10 a.m. WCWS Clubhouse, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Speaker: Esther Heideman. Guests welcome, RSVP 435-2180.

Tavern Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

Cancer Support/Fellowship, 10:30. Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock. 

Rappahannock Amateur Radio Association, 11:30 a.m. Lee’s Restaurant, 30 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Karaoke Night, 4-9 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.

DJ Big-E Diceman, 6-8 p.m. Concerts on the Green, 6504 Main Street, Gloucester.

Open Mic/The Fred, 6-9 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.

Open Mic, 6-9 p.m. Mobjack Tavern,  5036 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes.

Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival, 7-11 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, food, raffles.

Karaoke, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Duke’s Aloha Eats, 6748 Fox Centre Parkway, Gloucester.

7 Thursday

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, White Stone.

AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock.

Cardio Dance, 8-9 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 56 First Street, White Stone. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.

Yoga, 9-10 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 56 First Street, White Stone. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.

Tavern Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Tavern Forge, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Tavern Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlet’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Healthsville.

Northern Neck Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Northern Neck Ultimate Frisbee Alliance, 5:30 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Pick-up games, any skill level, new players welcome.

Open Mic/Tommy Filkoski, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.

White Stone Town Council, 6 p.m. Town Office, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.

Creative Writing Group, 6-7 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Author Event, 6-8 p.m. The Bookshelf on Church, 28 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Author: Elle Cosimano. Book: Donovan Digs Her Own Grave. $45 includes book, or $15. Reservations: bookshelfonchurch.com, or the store.

Open Mic/Lane Rice, 6-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.

Trivia Night/Stash & Sassy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.

Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.

Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival, 7-11 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, food, raffles.