November

26 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.

Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Forge, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

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

Potluck Thanksgiving Brunch, noon-2 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck, Kilmarnock Clubhouse, 517 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Donated food items will be accepted in advance or the day of the potluck gathering. Toys for Tots and food collection bins at the Clubhouse for those who wish to contribute, or call 435-9696.

Turkey Trot Registration/Packet Pick Up, 3-6 p.m. Irvington Baptist Church, 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 5 mile race, $35; 2 mile race, $35; both races, $40. Tot trot for ages 6 and younger, free. No race day registration.

Karaoke Night, 4-9 p.m. Friendsgiving Potluck, Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. Bring a dish. 493-3008.

StonesThrow, 4-10 p.m. Pre-Thanksgiving Bash, Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.

Mercy Creek, 6-9 p.m. Pre-Thanksgiving Bash, Meridian Restaurant, Compass Entertainment Complex, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington. Drafts, $2. House spirits, $5. Appetizers, half-off. 884-4386.

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

Open Mic, 6-9:30 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.

Soul Grind, 6 p.m. Friendsgiving, Camp Irvington, 170 White Fences Drive, Irvington.

27 Thursday

Thanksgiving Day

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

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

Irvington Turkey Trot, 9 a.m.-noon. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 5 mile race, $35; 2 mile race, $35; both races, $40. Tot trot for ages 6 and younger, free. Starting time: 2 mile, 9 a.m., 5 mile, 10 a.m., tot trot, 11 a.m. Register from 3-6 p.m. November 26 at Irvington Baptist Church, 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Pick up race packets November 26 at IBC. No race day registration.

28 Friday

AA, noon. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.

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

Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Forge, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Pre-sale orders: 410-991-4613.

RFM Model Train Shop, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville.

Fourth Fridays At Bayview, noon-3 p.m. Bayview, 726 Ball Lane, Kilmarnock. Northern Neck Land Conservancy, “ambassador property.” 220-acre waterfront tract. Reservations required: nnconserve.org, or 250-2334.

Chili Cook Off, 1-3 p.m. The Slips, 285 Kinsale Road, Kinsale. Music by the Westmoreland High School Marching Band, burn barrels, full cash bar, dancing to stay warm, cold plunge for the brave. Buy a tasting plate to cast a vote for the best Black Friday chili.

Classic Colonial Games, 4 p.m. Campground Bath House, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

Dance Class, 4-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Line, circle and hip hop dancing. No partner needed. No fee, no registration. Tips appreciated. Wine down follows with music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., food trucks. 435-1416.

Ice Skating, 4-9 p.m. Compass Entertainment Center, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington. $10 per person, includes skate rentals. Continues Mondays through Thursdays, 4-9 p.m., and Fridays through Sundays, noon-9 p.m. through the holiday season.

Flashlight Tour, 5-7 p.m. Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw. Outdoor walking tour of historic site. Hot beverages. $20, ages 12 and younger free. Register at menokin.org.

Pizza & Bingo, 5-10 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 529-1042.

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

Robby & Richard, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.

Chauncy Fortune, 5:30-8:30 p.m. General’s Ridge vineyard, 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague.

Open Mic, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jacey Vineyards, 619 Train Lane, Heathsville. 580-4053.

S’more campfire, 6 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

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

“It’s A Wonderful LIfe,” 7:30 p.m. Westmoreland Players, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30, $17 students. Purchase tickets at  westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.

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

29 Saturday

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

AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.

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

Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Forge, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Fast Cat Fun Run/Agility Trial, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fricke Pavilion at 790 Devil’s Bottom Road, Lancaster. Sponsor; Northern Neck Kennel Club. $5 per Fast Cat Run, two runs per dog. To guarantee run times, pre-register for 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Agility run times by walk-in. To sign up, email preferred block time and dog’s name to chughitt9133@comcast.net.

Saturday Walk, 10 a.m.-noon. White Chapel Woods Nature Trail, 5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster. Nature-related activities for kids, trail maps, walking sticks, benches along the way, apple cider, nibbles. Trail A, .25 mile; Trail B, .75 mile. Well behaved dogs on leash welcome. Trail map and updates: www.stmaryswhitechapel.org.

Donuts With Santa, 10 a.m.-noon. Sandy Bottom, 16197 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. Complimentary donuts and hot coco for children, festive music. Bring your own camera.

Boating Safety Certification Course, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron Classroom, 453C North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Continues December 8. Attend both sessions to receive Virginia Boater Certification Card. $25. Register at seo@abcnnk.org, or 339-7218.

Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Pre-sale orders: 410-991-4613.

Owl Pellet Detective, 11 a.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $2 per pellet and $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

RFM Model Train Shop, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville.

Blues & Stew, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The House of Music, 391 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Pa-Pa’s Brunswick Stew, $12 per quart, $6 per pint. Store discounts. Indoor jam session, bring an instrument. 435-6400.

Ramblin’ With A Ranger, 1 p.m. Car Top Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

The Lovecats, 1-4 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.

Corn Husk Friends, 3-4 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

Jamie’s Gang, 3-6 p.m. General’s Ridge Vineyard, 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague.

Shane Norris, 4-7 p.m. Nooners, 15170 George Washington Memorial Highway, Saluda.

Countdown To Christmas, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Santa visits and photos, tree lighting, lighted holiday displays throughout the park.

Donuts With Santa, 5-8 p.m. Sandy Bottom, 16197 General Puller Highway, Deltaville.

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

Stacy Brooks, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6-9 p.m. performance. Fallapalooza, Rivah Vineyards at The Grove, 671 Kinsale Bridge Road, Kinsale. Sponsor: Northern Neck Blues, nnkblues@gmail.com. $30 per person, or $150 per table of six. Tickets available at Rivah Vineyards, or Eventbrite.

Death By Bellows, 6-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester. Sing-along sea shanties and Irish drinking songs.

Maegan Carbino, 6:30-9:30 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.

“It’s A Wonderful LIfe,” 7:30 p.m. Westmoreland Players, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30, $17 students. Purchase tickets at  westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.

30 Sunday

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

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

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

Fused Glass Nightlights/Votives Craft Class, 1-3 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. $25. By advance registration: 832-8801, or darlenecolley63@yahoo.com.

Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, 1-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Pre-sale orders: 410-991-4613.

Gift-Making Workshop, 2-4 p.m. A-Ibañez Museum, 199 Whittaker Lane, Kilmarnock. Instructor: poet/artist Loralee Clark. For reservations, contact Denise DeVries at 450-4618 or denisadevries@gmail.com. $5 materials fee.

“It’s A Wonderful LIfe,” 3 p.m. Westmoreland Players, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30, $17 students. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.

Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.

December

1 Monday

AA, noon, De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock.

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

Tavern Crafters Group, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tavern Meeting Building, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Babygarten With Miss Tonya, 10:30-11 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Stories, rhymes, songs, movement for ages 24 months and younger.

Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, noon-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Mahjong, 1-4 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $5. Reservations: text 436-7144.

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.

The Holly & The Ivy, 3:30 p.m. Historic Christchurch & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Traditional songs, carols and music with members of The Chesapeake Chorale, Nouvelet, Four to the Floor and Christchurch School Cantorion. Dress warmly. Refreshments follow. Admission: two non-perishable items for Health Harvest Food Bank.

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

Teen BookWorm Book Club, 5-6 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Book: Artemis Fowl, The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer.

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.

Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.

Mike Reed, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, 384 Old Ferry Road, Gwynn’s Island.

Trivia Fall Series, 7-9 p.m. Information Intoxication, Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester. Continues December 1 and 8. Teams: two-six people.

2 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, 9:30 and 10:45 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.

Quilt Guild, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meeting Building, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, noon-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.

Northern Neck Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

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

Transportation Studies Informational Meeting, 5-7 p.m. Lancaster Elementary School, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. Virginia Department of Transportation will share proposed improvements related to transportation studies of Main Street from Hawthorne Avenue to School Street; and Irvington Road from Old Saint Johns Road to Harris Road.

Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.

Loved Ones Remembered Memorial Event, 5:30 p.m. The Bay Center, 482 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Refreshments will follow nondenominational service.

Irvington Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. Town Office, 4513 Irvington Road, Irvington.

Northumberland Board Of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m. Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office, 195 Judicial Place, Heathsville.

3 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.

Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Forge, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Storytime, 10-11 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Theme: music.

Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

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

Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, noon-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.

After School Club, 3-5 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 6-11.

The Story Behind The Song, 4 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3712 Weems Road, Weems. Christmas piano recital by music director Susan Cousins.

Craft Night, 4-5 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

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

Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.

Dungeons & Dragons Guild, 5:30-7 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Must be 18 or older to participate. Signup at the library, or contact kcoburn@lancasterlibrary.org.

Open Mic/Genny WithaGee & Maegan Carbino, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Something Different, 213 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-8000.

Mercy Creek, 6-9 p.m. Willaby’s Cafe and Catering, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone.

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

Open Mic, 6-9:30 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.

4 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.

Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Forge, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

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

RFM Model Train Shop, 10 a.m.-noon. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville.

Succulent Winter Living Wreath Workshop, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Compass Entertainment Complex, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington. Organized by The Rusted Rabbit. $78, all supplies and guidance included. Register at eventbrite.com.

Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, noon-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.

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

CASA Wreath Pickup, 4-6 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Pre-ordered.

Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.

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

Northern Neck Ultimate Frisbee Alliance, 5:30 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington.

Illuminate Irvington, 5:30-7 p.m. Throughout town. Festivities begin, Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, 5:30 p.m. Decorated golf cart parade, King Carter Drive, 6:30 p.m.  Tree lighting, Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, 6:50 p.m. Free hot dogs, Toys for Tots collection, kids raffle, photos with Santa.

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

Fantasy Book Club, 6-8 p.m. Bookshelf on Church, 28 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Book: The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland by Rachael Herron. Buy the book and/or RSVP: bookshelfonchurch.com, or 875-1220.

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

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

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