Local Life

New park opens Saturday at NPL

The Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, invites the community to join in the opening of Hardy Community Park and Wren’s Walk at...

Master Gardeners to discuss Shoreline Evaluation Program

The Northern Neck Master Gardeners will explain the Shoreline Evaluation Program at 2 p.m. May 22 at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, 504 Main Street,...

Juneteenth Celebration June 20 to launch ‘14 Days of Freedom’

The Northern Neck Hidden History Trail will host its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, “Celebrate Family Folktales and Legends” from noon-6 p.m. June 20 on the...

RivahFest will return to Tappahannock on May 23

After nearly 10 years away, RivahFest is back—and it’s bolder, louder and more fun than ever. From 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 23, downtown Tappahannock will...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry to present oldies show

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry musicians will kick up their heels on Saturday, May 9, and take fans back in time to the “good ol’...

Music by the River will open June 13 at Belle Isle State Park

The Friends of Belle Isle State Park (FOBI) recently announced the 2026 Music by the River schedule. Concerts will be staged from 6-8 p.m....

Morattico Waterfront Museum to reopen for the 2026 season May 2

The Morattico Waterfront Museum (MWM) at 6584 Morattico Road in Morattico invites the community to visit from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. “Join us for...

Mathews Museum gets prepared for May Faire

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the Mathews Museum invites residents and visitors to enjoy a weekend of history, heritage and hometown fun...

History is popping up at used book sale

The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) invites the public to pop-in for a pop-up “History Lovers’ Book Sale” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May...

Five Rivers Fiber Guild to meet May 11 at RWC

The Five Rivers Fiber Guild will meet at 11 a.m. May 11 in Art Room 2 in the Life Enrichment Center at Rappahannock Westminster...

Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club hosts Grey Bull Rescue presentation

Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club recently hosted a sold-out presentation featuring speakers from Grey Bull Rescue, an organization dedicated to conducting high-risk rescue missions around...

Westmoreland Players to bring suspense to the stage May 1-17

Lovers of mysteries and thrillers will relish The Westmoreland Players’ production of “Dial M For Murder,” opening its three-weekend run on May 1. The drama...

RFM to host Smith Point Sea Rescue exhibit for 2026

by Tina McCloud REEDVILLE—Everything in Smith Point Sea Rescue's (SPSR) 2026 exhibit at the Reedville Fishermen's Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville, is designed to educate...

Bloom & Grow Festival and Plant Sale scheduled Saturday

The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) invites the community to honor the Earth Day spirit with plants, a garden marketplace, music and learning at...

On Stage concert is May 3

Camerata RCO will present a concert at 4 p.m. May 3 at the Lancaster Elementary School Theater in Kilmarnock. Hosted by the Rappahannock Foundation for...

Preakness Party set for Ditchley

The Rappahannock Community College (RCC) Educational Foundation will host the 22nd annual Preakness Party from 4-7 p.m. May 16 at Ditchley, 1571 Ditchley Road,...

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