October
5 Thursday
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Grief Support Group, 2 p.m. Henderson UMC, Callao.
Bay Tones Barbershop Chorus, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers welcome.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5.
Breast Cancer Awareness Talk, 4:30-6 p.m. Bay Internists, 107 DMV Drive, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Schlesinger (5:15 p.m.). Refreshments prior to Dr. Schlesinger’s talk. RSVP, 435-3103.
Northern Neck Shaggers, 6 p.m. KC’s Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Beginner lesson, followed by beyond beginner lesson at 7 p.m., line dancing review and lesson at 8 p.m. and open dancing until 9 p.m.
Free Square Dancing Lessons, 7 p.m. Fairfields UMC, Burgess. Sponsor: The Square Pegs. Contact: Doty Douglas, 580-1625.
Vagabond Swan, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Americana. 435-0000.
White Stone Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
6 Friday
AA, noon. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, 8 p.m. Calvary Baptist, Kilmarnock.
AA, 8 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Al-Anon, noon. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. 588-9224.
Tavern Woodworker’s Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. 580-3377.
Book Launch, 5 p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Book: Tides That Bind-Weems Virginia. Author: Pat Lumpkin Rose. Author’s talk and book signing. For reservations, email [email protected].
First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Meet Abstract Show artists. Light refreshments. 435-9309.
Arts Alive Friday! 5 to 7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Cutting Edge Quilt Guild.
Bob Wilson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
OktoberFest Celebration, 6-9 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1717 Hampton Hall Road, Callao. Music by Low ‘n’ Brows. Hot pretzels, beer, wine, bratwurst, sauerkraut, hot German potato salad, beets, spiced apples, Black Forest cake, apple strudel. $40 per person. For tickets, call 472-3550.
The Meltones, 6:30-9 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Rappahannock Crossing Bluegrass Band, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Traditional bluegrass. 435-0000.
7 Saturday
AA, 7:30 p.m. Irvington Baptist.
AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.
AA, 8 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Tavern Spinners & Weavers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Studio and store open. 435-2414.
Wicomico Parish Church Market Day, 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, October 7. Wicomico Parish Church, 5191 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Yard sale, food, silent auction, church tours.
Distinctive Bazaar, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Gift baskets, theme decorated wreaths and trees, baked luncheon: Chili and corn bread.
Lancaster Band Day, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Kilmarnock, White Stone and Irvington. Band students will collect donations for the LHS Band trip to the Taxslayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla., on December 30. Free performances by the middle and high school bands, 2 p.m., Kilmarnock Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Irvington Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive Irvington. Fall produce, bread, cheese, meats, jam, honey, soap, food, refreshments, music by Robbie Kerns.
Seamanship Course, 9-11 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron, with support from the Cole Foundation. Continues on six Saturdays. $20. To register, call educational officer Tony Russo, 438-8085.
Book Signing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Book: Tides That Bind-Weems Virginia. Author: Pat Lumpkin Rose.
Oktoberfest, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal, 3020 Fleeton Road, Reedville, Traditional Bavarian festival. Knockwurst, bratwurst, frankfurters, German potato salad, soft pretzels, homemade sauerkraut, oysters, sodas, water, wine, German beer, raffles, baked goods, children’s corner, corn hole tournament.
Burn The Mortgage Party, 4-7 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. $25 advance tickets, $30 at the gate. Barbecue, music, beer and wine available for purchase. 580-3377.
Chris Stanley, 6:30-9 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Brass Transit, 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts, On Stage, Lancaster Middle School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. By season subscription, $165 for five concerts; or $39. 438-5555, or rappahannockfoundation.org.
8 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Patsy and The Country Classics, 3 p.m. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Tribute to Patsy Cline. $15, or series patron subscription. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org.
9 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Northern Neck Neuro-Muscular Support Group, 10:30 am. Beale Memorial Baptist Church, 19622 Tidewater Trail, Tappahannock. Speaker: Kathy Shirilla. Topic: Nutrition. Contacts: Sharon, 580-7315, or Joan, 443-9226.
Northumberland School Board, 5 p.m. NHS auditorium, 210 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Northern Neck Beekeepers, 7 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Parish Hall, Heathsville.
Bird Walk, 9 a.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument Park, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. Sponsor: Northern Neck Audubon Society.
Living With Alzheimer’s: The Middle Stage for Care Partners, 10 a.m.-noon. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Continues on October 24. Register at 800-272-3900, 446-5857 or [email protected].
“Ninety Five And Still Alive,” 10:30 a.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Speaker: Marion Mitchell. By reservation, 438-4000.
10 Tuesday
Al-Anon AFG, 4:30 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist.
Alateen, 4:30 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist Church.
AA, 7 and 8 p.m. Palmer Hall.
AA, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s White Chapel Episcopal.
Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m. Lower UMC. 776-9799.
Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band, 7 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian, Weems. 296-4248.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461 or LNHabitat.org.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Aphasia Group, 11 a.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, 43 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. $40 per month, or $10 per session.
Veterans’ Breakfast, 9 a.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham. RSVP, 394-2102.
Woman’s Club of Northumberland County, 12:30 p.m. WCNC Clubhouse, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. Speaker: Sharon Mesco. Topic: “Fashion advice to help you look your best and surprise makeovers.” 580-6052.
Heritage Arts Class, 1-5 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Topic: Upcycled Bookbinding. Instructor, Lynette Reed. $75, including materials. Register at rhhtfoundationinc.org.
Electronic Device Support, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Instructor: Izaak Hagy. Bring mobile phones, laptops and tablets. 580-5051.
Lancaster School Board, 6:30 p.m. LCPS Annex, 235 School Street, Kilmarnock.
Lancaster County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Anna’s Restaurant, 150 Old Fair Grounds Way, Kilmarnock.
Marine Corps League, 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge Family Center, Callao.
11 Wednesday
AA, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.
Kiwanis Club, 7:30 a.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Rotary Breakfast Club, 7:30 a.m. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury.
Tavern Spinners & Weavers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Studio and store open. 435-2414.
Craft Class, 10 a.m.-noon. WCNC Clubhouse, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. Topic: Creating original, personalized holiday cards. 580-6052.
Lancaster County Woman’s Club, 11 a.m. LCWC Clubhouse, 16 Mary Ball Place, Lancaster. Sandwich luncheon, guests welcome. 580-1576.
Parkinson’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Speaker: Debbie Dellinger. Topic: Neurogenic hypotension and fatigue. 435-9553.
Healthy Cooking, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Course: Boost Your Immunity. Instructor: Kim Diaz. Free for members, $10 for others. Pre-registration required by October 9. Register at the YMCA, or 435-0223.
Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 6:30 p.m. Northern Neck Planning District Commission Conference Room, 483 Main Street, Warsaw.
12 Thursday
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Grief Support Group, 2 p.m. Henderson UMC, Callao.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club. 435-6207.
Bay Tones Barbershop Chorus, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers welcome.
Story Time, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Welcome Back! and stories and a craft. Ages 3 and older. 580-5051.
Rappahannock Garden Club, 12:45 p.m. Grace Hall, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Sally Harrison. Topic: “Floral Design for Table and Mantel.” 435-1653.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5.
Cancer Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Oncology Room, Cancer Center, Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock.
Band Night, 4-9 p.m. Sal’s Pizza, Kilmarnock. 10% of profits go to LHS Band.
Northumberland Supervisors, 5 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 39 Judicial Place, Heathsville. Public hearings, 7 p.m.
Heritage Arts Class, 6-9 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Topic: Halloween Acrylic Painting. Instructor, Lee Meadows. $25, plus $15 for materials. Register at rhhtfoundationinc.org.
Northern Neck Shaggers, 6 p.m. KC’s Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Beginner lesson, followed by beyond beginner lesson at 7 p.m., line dancing review and lesson at 8 p.m. and open dancing until 9 p.m.
The Taters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Music on the Half Shell Stage, Kilmarnock Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Americana. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, no coolers, no dogs except in the dog park.
Irvington Town Council, 6:30 p.m. Town Office, 235 Steamboat Road, Irvington.
Free Square Dancing Lessons, 7 p.m. Fairfields UMC, Burgess. Sponsor: The Square Pegs. Contact: Doty Douglas, 580-1625.
JJ & Co, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Americana/indie/bluegrass. 435-0000.
Candidate’s Forum, 7 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Sponsors: Friends of Lancaster County and LCL. Candidates for board of supervisors and school board in Districts 1 and 5 will participate.
