October
25 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.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Bay Tones Barbershop Chorus, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers, men and women.
Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 3 and older. Story, craft, snack. 580-5051.
Fellowship Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson United Methodist Church, 72 Henderson Drive, Callao.
Autumn Bingo Fundraiser, 11:30 a.m. Woman’s Club of Northumberland County Clubhouse, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. 580-5735.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club. 435-6207.
Mahjong, 1-4 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-6415.
Cancer Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. 580-9737.
Reach For The Stars, 5 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck Activity Center, 517 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Wine and cheese reception, dinner, program. Speaker: Dr. Christine Mann Darden, a retired NASA aeronautical engineer, data analyst and mathematician featured in Hidden Figures. Reservations: $75 per person, $125 per couple, $500 table of six. 435-9696 or [email protected].
Hometown Heroes Kickoff Party, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, October 25, at Commonwealth Senior Living, 460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Representatives from the town will explain the program. Families may place orders for new banners.
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.
Lancaster Supervisors, 5:30 p.m. closed meeting, 7 p.m. monthly meeting. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Bob Wilson, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Mercy Creek, 7:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Byrd’s Seafood Co. Food Truck. Corn hole tournament, weather permitting. 436-6207.
26 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.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. 580-3377.
Indoor Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Bob Wilson, 5-8 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Byrd’s Seafood Co. Food Truck. 435-1416.
Family Night, 6 p.m. pizza, 6:30 p.m. activities. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Program: Bats in the Belfry with Dave Perry and Belfry T. Batt. Puppets, stories, crafts, games. 580-5051.
Comedy Night, 6-8 p.m. Abiding Faith Baptist Church, 83 Bluff Point Road, Kilmarnock. Community meal and comedy.
Meltones, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Shaun Peace Band, 7:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Catering: Windows on the Water. Corn hole tournament, weather permitting. 436-6207.
Mercy Creek, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
27 Saturday
AA, 7:30 p.m. Irvington Baptist.
AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. 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. 580-3377.
Kilmarnock Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Bird Walk, 9 a.m. Wilna Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 336 Wilna Road, Warsaw. Sponsor: Northern Neck Audubon Society.
Household Hazardous/Electronic Waste Collection, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kilmarnock Refuse Center, 320 White Pine Drive, Kilmarnock. Lancaster residents may bring oil-based paint, antifreeze, old motor oil, expired pesticides and cleaning products, spent fluorescent and CFL bulbs and other substances that should never be placed in the garbage or poured onto the ground. Residents also may bring old or broken electronic items for recycling, such as televisions, computer monitors, computers, rechargeable batteries, telephones, printers and fax machines. 462-5780, 313-9102.
Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Oktoberfest Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. White Stone Festival Grounds, Beach Road. Arts, crafts, bake sale, classic car show, music, food, beverages, children’s costume contest. Sponsors: White Stone Business Association, White Stone Volunteer Fire Department.
Drive-Thru Flu Clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lancaster County Health Department, 9049 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. Sponsor: Three Rivers Health District. Ages 10 and older.
Benefit Dinner, 10 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Church, 10246 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Dinners: Fish/shrimp, $15; fried or baked chicken, $12; and pig’s feet, $12. Sides: Greens or string beans, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, roll, dessert and beverage. Sandwiches, or sides-only choices: fish, $6; fried chicken, $5; potato salad, $2; macaroni and cheese, $2. Eat in or carry out.
Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Sails, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Aboard the Claud W. Somers. $25 members, $30 adults, $15 ages 12 and younger. Reservations, 453-6529. Walk-ons accepted, space permitting.
Buck Wild Vintage Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dog and Oyster Vineyard, 170 White Fences Drive, Irvington. Vintage inspired, architectural salvage, repurposed finds, music, wine tastings. $5 admission.
Fall Into Fun: Trick Or Treat Trail, noon-3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Pumpkin carving, wagon rides, costume contest judging: 2:30 p.m. 462-5030.
Fall Into Fun: Campsite Decorating Contest, noon-3 p.m. Campground, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Winning campsite chosen by popular vote during Fall into Fun Wagon Tours. Winner to receive two free nights of camping at any Virginia state park. 462-5030.
Fall Into Fun: Dog Jog/Walk, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 1 mile fun walk/jog. Pet/human team costume contest judging: 2:30 p.m. All pets must be on leash. 462-5030.
Fall Into Fun: Costume Contest, 2:30 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Ages 0-6; 7-12. Also best pet/human team.Winners to receive a Virginia state park Naturally Yours Passport and trick-or-treat basket full of goodies. 462-5030.
Kandy For Kids, 4-6 p.m. Steptoe’s District, Main Street Kilmarnock. Trick or treat among participating merchants.
Fried Chicken Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. American Legion Adams Post 86, 882 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Menu: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn pudding, rolls, iced tea, coffee and home-baked desserts. $12 adults, $5 children. Eat in or carry out. Purchase tickets at Lester’s Barber Shop or 436-7466.
Wildflower Honey, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Northern Neck Orchestra, 6:45 p.m. pre-concert talk, 7:30 p.m. concert. Lancaster Middle School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. By season subscription, or $30. Purchase tickets at www.northerneckorchestra.org/tickets, or the door.
Legacy, 7-10 p.m. Windows on the Water, Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. Halloween Costume Party. $5. 462-7635.
House Of Burgess, 7:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Catering: Windows on the Water. Corn hole tournament, weather permitting. 436-6207.
28 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Movie Matinee, 2 p.m. Bethel UMC, 142 Old Bethel Road, Lancaster. Movie: “Moses.” Donations to American Red Cross.
Freedom Fund Banquet and Talent Showcase, 2 p.m. social, 3 p.m. program. Palestine Lodge #100, 1434 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Lancaster County NAACP. $30 per person. For tickets, call Lloyd Hill, 577-3356.
The Fine Art of Photography, 5 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Harold Burnley. For course descriptions, fees and registration, visit the center or call 436-9309.
29 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Free Bridge/Mahjong Lessons, 9-10 a.m. Woman’s Club of Northumberland County Clubhouse, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
Historyland Community Workshop, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Center Drive, Kilmarnock. Crafting. Bring a drink or treat.
Family Fun Night, 6-7:30 p.m. Lancaster Middle School, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: LMS PTA. Games, rock painting, voting on how PTA should spend fundraising revenue.
Lancaster Democrats, 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. meeting. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Topics: Congressional debates, Irvington Farmers Market, Election Day strategy.
30 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. 453-3465.
Volunteers Needed, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461 or LNHabitat.org.
Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. 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.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. $5.
History Talk, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. program. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Host: Lancaster Virginia Historical Society. Speaker: Dr. Carl Lounsbury. Topic: The Courthouse Village and Court Day in Colonial Virginia. Followed by annual meeting. Reservations suggested, 462-7280, [email protected].
31 Wednesday
Halloween
AA, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.
Al-Anon Family Group, 5:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Northern Neck Rotary, 7:30 a.m. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Tavern Spinners & Weavers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Studio and store open. 580-3377.
KIWS Rotary, noon, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. 436-3176.
Rappahannock Amateur Radio Association, noon. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Coming Home To Ourselves, Restorative Retreat, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. $25, lunch included. Register by October 28, www.baycenterva.com, 436-3191.
Halloween Costume Contest, 6-7 p.m. Line-up 6 p.m., judging 6:15 p.m. Gazebo, Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Children and pets.
Trunk Or Treat, 6-7 p.m. Fairfields UMC, 14741 Northumberland Highway, Burgess.
Filmore Duo, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Plantation Blue, Costume Contest, 7:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Corn hole tournament, weather permitting. 436-6207.
November
1 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.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Bay Tones Barbershop Chorus, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers, men and women.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5.
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.
White Stone Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
Cameron Ashton, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Open Mic With Sam Johnson, 7:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Byrd’s Seafood Co. Food Truck. Corn hole tournament, weather permitting. 436-6207.
