November
30 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.
Story Time, 10-11 a.m, Northumberland Public Library, 204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. “Let’s Be Friends.” Stories and a craft. Ages 3 and older. 580-5051.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon Commonwealth Assisted Living, 460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. 446-5857.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5.
Chesapeake Bay Garden Club Wreaths, 1-3 p.m. pickup. Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville. $25 each, additional bows $3 each. To order, contact Sharon Lemke at [email protected], or visit chesbaygc.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.
Festival of the Trees, 6-8 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Kick off community open house. Holiday music, refreshments, silent auction and door prizes. Festival continues through December 2. 435-0223.
Luca Burgalassi, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. International singer/songwriter. 435-0000.
Northumberland Young Life/WyldLife, 7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Informational session for Northumberland Middle School parents, teachers and interested friends.
December
1 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.
Indoor Yard Sale, noon-4 p.m. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Festival Of The Trees, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Silent auction bidding. 435-0223.
Bob Wilson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
First Friday Reception/Holiday Party, 4-7 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Meet exhibiting artists, light refreshments.
Chesapeake Chorale Concert, 8 p.m., Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or area banks.
Out On A Limb, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Acoustic guitar. 435-0000.
2 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.
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 goods and a café luncheon.
Indoor Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Afton UMC, 5130 Hacks Neck Road, Ophelia. To benefit Betty Smith Gaskins Memorial Scholarship fund. Hot dogs and drinks at lunchtime.
Christmas Treasures Bazaar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Mary’s Whitechapel, 5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster. Crafts, gently used items, fresh holiday arrangements, Christmas décor, music, movies, books, jewelry, hats, sweaters, soups, baked goods, children’s items, pet scarves, toys, homemade dog biscuits, suet cakes.
Golden Village Christmas, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Gifts, artisan wares, greenery, music, children’s shopping area, seasonal fruits and vegetables, food, beverages, NPL Tech Mobile Santa. 580-3377.
Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Handmade jewelry, baskets, wood, soaps, birdhouses, metal garden artwork, hostess gifts, jigsaw puzzles, books, note cards, posters, journals and “Paint your own Waterman’s” Boots.
Holiday Art Camp, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Ages 7 and older. Make and take gifts. For fees and registration, call 436-9309.
Lunch With Santa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Post 86, Post Home, 882 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Santa will be available for photos. There will be a gift shop available for children younger than age 12 to go shopping. 50 cents per gift.
Christmas In Kinsale, noon-4 p.m. Village of Kinsale. Christmas bazaar, firehouse and park; music from the 11-21 Club; food; silent auction, museum; cookies galore for sale in the old Ice Cream Parlor; free carriages rides (1:15-3:15 p.m.); Santa at the Grey Barn (1:30-3:15); parade (3:30 p.m.); memorial Tree lighting (4 p.m.). Bring gifts of food, towels, blankets, toiletries, new warm clothing, pretty things, for less-fortunate area seniors. 450-7651.
Oysters & Oldies, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Roanoke Farm, 6108 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Roasted and raw oysters, chili, hot dogs, brownies and hot and soft drinks. Adult beverages available. Presented by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. $30, or free younger than age 12. Purchase advance tickets at the St. Stephen’s Thrift Shop or oysters.ststephensheathsville.org.
Warsaw-Richmond County Main Street Program Christmas Parade, 1 p.m. From Rappahannock Community College along Richmond Road to the Times Square Shopping Center. Tractors, trucks, toys and Christmas wishes. Pre-parade activities: 10:30 a.m.-noon, family fun and visits with Santa in front of RCC.
DIY Arts & Crafts Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. RAL Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Paint or etch 2 wine glasses. Instructors: Kendra Hunt and Marilyn Sprouse. Bring a favorite beverage. Snacks provided. For fees and registration, visit the center or call 436-9309.
Festival Of The Trees, 7-10 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Gala and auction finale. $50 per ticket. 435-0223.
Chesapeake Chorale Concert, 8 p.m., Lancaster Middle School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or area banks.
3 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Holiday Music, 2:30 p.m. Northumberland County Historical Society, Ball Memorial Library and Museum, 86 Back Street, Heathsville. Featuring Melrose UMC Bell Choir.
Chesapeake Chorale Concert, 3 p.m., St. Clare Walker Middle School, 6814 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or area banks.
English Tea, 3-5 p.m. Westlawn, 7232 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: Friends of Northumberland Public Library. $40 per person. To benefit NPL Tech Mobile. Purchase tickets at NPL.
Tree Of Love Illumination, 5 p.m. Historic Richmond County Courthouse, Warsaw. Christmas program, caroling, memorial lights, refreshments. Purchase lights in memory of a loved one, 333-3607.
4 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Free Screenings, 9-11 a.m. YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure.
Parkinson’s Care Partners, 10 a.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. 435-9553.
The Holly & The Ivy, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Seasonal songfest featuring Chesapeake Chorale and Christchurch School Cantorion. Dress warmly. Refreshments. Bring two non-perishable items per person for the Northern Neck Food bank.
5 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.
Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-noon. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
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.
Opioid Misuse Awareness Summit, 9:30 a.m. sign in,10 a.m.-2 p.m. program. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone. Speaker: Fred Wells Brason II. Lunch included. Pre-registration required. chvc.online, or 642-5402.
Blood Drive, noon-6 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Women’s Club, $5.
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.
Irvington Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. Irvington Baptist Church, 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Review and consideration of modifications to a proposed planned unit development ordinance.
6 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.
Show Your Spirit, 4 p.m. Blessing of the Animals, 4:30 p.m. Santa Arrives, 5:30 p.m. hot chocolate and cookies, 6 p.m. official tree and street lighting. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Free greens table, strolling carolers, Northern Neck Food Bank donation boxes, participating merchants open until 8 p.m., holiday shops open at Trick Dog Shops. Sponsors: Town of Irvington and Village Improvement Association. 438-6230, 438-9058.
Happy Healthy Holiday Cooking Class, 6-7:30 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Kim Diaz. Topic: Energizing and nourishing dishes with seasonal, local, whole foods. Samples to enjoy. Recipe handouts. Free members, $10 others. Register by December 4 at YMCA, or 435-0223.
7 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.
Performing Arts And Lecture Series, 9:30 a.m. Chesapeake Academy, 107 Steamboat Road, Irvington. “Christmas With Santa,” staged by Bright Star Theatre. Ages 3-grade 3. Reservations, 438-5575, or [email protected].
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 on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. International singer/songwriter. 435-0000.
