18 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.
RFM Model Train Shop, 10 a.m.-noon. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville
Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, noon-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
“Steamboats on the Chesapeake,” 3 p.m. Compass Cinema Six, Compass Entertainment Complex, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington. $10. Proceeds benefit Kilmarnock Museum, 296-0930, and Steamboat Era Museum, 438-6888. Call a museum to purchase ticket.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
Mercy Creek, 5-8:30 p.m. Fitzgerald’s, 330 Prince Street, Tappahannock.
Northern Neck Ultimate Frisbee Alliance, 5:30 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Phil McKenney Variety Show, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
Northumberland School Board, 6 p.m. Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Music Bingo, 6 p.m. Nacho Average Brew Pub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Edward Wade & Colin Fisher, 6-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Something Different Duo, 6-9 p.m. Naughty or Nice Christmas Party, Meridian Restaurant, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington.
Pizza & Trivia, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.
Northumberland Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Courts Building, 220 Judicial Place, Heathsville.
19 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.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, noon-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Mahjong, 1 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Anime/Manga/Video Club, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Grades 9-12. Food, drinks.
Game Night, 4-5 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Shane Cooley, 5-8 p.m. The Black Duck at Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
Open Mic, 5-9 p.m. Jacey Vineyards, 619 Train Lane, Heathsville. 580-4053.
Pizza & Bingo, 5-10 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 529-1042.
The Phun Doctors, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wine Down, Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Gingerbread Bash, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. activity begins. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone. Gingerbread nativity-building party, games, singing and hearing the Christmas story straight from the Bible. Wear an ugly sweater or other Christmas attire.
Kids Movie Night–Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure, 5:30-8 p.m. Gloucester-Mathews Human Society, 6620 South Jackson Lane, Gloucester. Kids invited to wear Christmas pajamas; pizza, popcorn, holiday treats, crafts, movie. $25 per child, to help homeless pets. Ages 6–12. By advance registration, 693-5520 or volunteer@gmhumanesociety.org.
The Haus Band, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
Karaoke/Chrissy, 6 p.m. Nacho Average Brew Pub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Brian Harrell, 6-10 p.m. Bella Pizza, 1673 Tappahannock Boulevard, Tappahannock.
Crossroads Duo/Randal Dewey, 6:30-9:30 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock, 761-1085.
Music Bingo, 7 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Christmas Program, 7 p.m. Norwood Baptist Church, 14 Norwood Church Road, Lancaster. Music, narration of Christmas story, light refreshments.
PoisonousCrue, 8 p.m. Fitzgerald’s, 330 Prince Street, Tappahannock.
20 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.
Adult Paint Party, 10 a.m.-noon. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Doug Mock. Instructor: Juli Schuszler. Project: Holiday Highland Cozy Cow. $50 members, $55 others. Register at RAL Art Center, ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Northern Neck Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
RFM Model Train Shop, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville.
Wine Tasting, noon-4 p.m. Kinsale Market, 11 Steamboat Landing, Kinsale.
Toy Giveaway, 1-3 p.m. Northumberland Masonic Lodge #220, 13138 Northumberland Highway, Reedville.
Wreath Making Workshop, 2-3 p.m. Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Ages 5 and older. Create a wreath. $10 in addition to $10 parking fee. Advance workshop registration and payment required, register at the Visitor Center, 493-8821, or westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov.
Christmas Bazaar, 2-6 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Local vendors, Santa. 529-1042.
Cookie Exchange, 2-6 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Bring 2 dozen/take 2 dozen, must use container provided by CBC, cookies reserved for participants only, see attendant for official cookie container. 529-1042.
Michael Bergamo, 2:30-5:30 p.m. General’s Ridge Vineyard, 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague.
Wreath Making Workshop & Winter Solstice Celebration, 4-7 p.m. Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Sponsor: Friends of Westmoreland State Park. Baked goods, hot festive drinks.
Mike Reed, 4-7 p.m. Nooners, 15170 George Washington Memorial Highway, Saluda.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
Medicare Boyz, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
Beers & Carols,/Edward Gains, 6-10 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester. Ugly sweater contest.
Pat Russell, 6-10 p.m. Bella Pizza, 1673 Tappahannock Boulevard, Tappahannock.
Crossroads Duo, 6:30-9 p.m. Nacho Average Brew Pub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Ugly Sweater Christmas Karaoke, 7-10 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 529-1042.
Vines & Vinegar, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Damon & Company, 7104 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester.
Guilty Fixx, 9 p.m. Nooners, 15170 George Washington Memorial Highway, Saluda.
21 Sunday
Winter Begins
Brunch With Santa, seatings at 10 a.m. and noon The Black Duck, Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. Reservations required, theblackduckrestaurant.com, 438-2123.
Special Appearance, Santa and Mrs. Claus, 10 a.m.-noon, Chesapeake Doughnut Company, 500 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
Art In The Park: Bird Feeder Builders, 11 a.m.-noon. Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Ages 5 and older. Create a bird feeder. $10 parking fee applies.
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 Craft Class, 1-3 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Project: lantern. $95. Reservations: 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.
Nouvelet Chamber Choir Christmas Concert, 2 p.m. Kilmarnock UMC, 89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock.
Snakey Salutationess, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Watch the feeding of Reba the corn snake, Stevie the king snake and Venus and Jennika, red-eared sliders. $10 parking fee applies.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
22 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.
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.
Celtic Christmas, 2-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416. Featuring Laura Rowe, flutes; Nina Buzby, cello; Cheryl Davis, piano and harp.
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.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
Virginia Shellfish Company, 5-8 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Mike Reed, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, 384 Old Ferry Road, Gwynn’s Island.
23 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.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
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.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
24 Wednesday
Christmas Eve
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.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
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.
Cancer/Illness Discussions & Support, noon-1 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street,
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.
Family Event, 5:30 p.m. Lighted Christmas Tree, Irvington UMC, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Carols, Christmas story, Santa, treats for the kids.
Open Mic, 6-9 p.m. Mobjack Tavern, 5036 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes.
Open Mic/Fred & Friends, 6-9:30 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.
25 Thursday
Christmas Day
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, White Stone.
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
26 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.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
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.
Chauncey Fortune, 3:30-6:30 p.m. General’s Ridge Vineyard, 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague.
Dance Class, 4-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Line dancing, circle dancing, hiphop dancing. partner not required. No fee. 435-1416.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
Open Mic, 5-9 p.m. Jacey Vineyards, 619 Train Lane, Heathsville. 580-4053.
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.
Karaoke/Chrissy, 6 p.m. Nacho Average Brew Pub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Music Bingo, 7 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
27 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.
Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Queen Esther Baptist Church, 7228 River Road, Lancaster. Give blood and get a $20 Amazon.com gift card by email. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code ‘qebc.’
Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
RFM Model Train Shop, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville.
Cocoa On The Cliffs, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Enjoy cup of hot cocoa with a ranger-led discussion of The Horsehead Cliffs, erosion and related preservation efforts, as well as the Miocene era sedimentation and fossils. The $10 parking fee applies.
Sally & Brian, 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.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
The Grove Exchange, 6-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Richard & Robby, 6-10 p.m. Bella Pizza, 1673 Tappahannock Boulevard, Tappahannock.
129th Tidewater Foundation Holly Ball, 7 p.m. Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club, 362 Club Drive, Kilmarnock. Ticketed event.
28 Sunday
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.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
29 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.
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.
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.
30 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.
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.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lighted holiday displays throughout the park.
31 Wednesday
New Year’s Eve
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.
Cancer/Illness Discussions & Support, noon-1 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street,
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.
Open Mic/Genny WithaGee, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Something Different, 213 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-8000.
New Year’s Eve At The Black Duck, 6-7 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. Chef’s tasting dinner with win pairings (optional). The Black Duck, Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. Pianist Mark Neil entertains from 6-9 p.m. Reservations required, theblackduckrestaurant.com, 438-2123.
Open Mic, 6-9 p.m. Mobjack Tavern, 5036 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes.
Open Mic/Fred & Friends, 6-9:30 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.
Southern Rock Mafia, 9 p.m. Nooners, 15170 George Washington Memorial Highway, Saluda. $10.
January
New Year’s Day
1 Thursday
First Day Hike-Tree Trek, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Rock Spring Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Hike 0.5 miles to Rock Spring Pond, learning about trees along the way. Strollers and leashed pets welcome. Parking fees waived. 493-8821.
First Day Hike-Indigenous History, 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Picnic Shelter 2, Interpretive Area, Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. Hike along Oyster Trail, learning about pre-contact Indigenous history, park archaeology. Parking fees waived.
First Day Hike-Habitat Discussion, 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Picnic Shelter 1, Interpretive Area, Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. habitat and species discussion. Parking fees waived.
First Day Hike-Civilian Conservation Corp, 12:30 p.m. Rock Spring Pond, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Hike from Rock Spring Pond 1.5 miles to the Rock Spring Pond Dam, learning about the construction of the park by the CCC in the 1930s. Parking fees waived. 493-8821.
First Day Hike-Pictures, 1-3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Challenge: How do you “picture” 2026 “developing?” Grab your camera and take your best shot of what makes Belle Isle State Park so special! Refreshments will be served after the hike. parking fees waived. 462-5030.
New Year’s Day Hike, 1 p.m. Hickory Hollow Nature Trail, Regina Road, Lancaster. Guides: naturalists Kevin Howe and Betsy Washington. Free, open to all. For directions, comments, or just stating intentions to attend, email nnaudubon@gmail.com.
First Day Hike-Fossil Quest, 3 p.m. Big Meadows Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Hike 1.2 miles round trip to Fossil Beach, learning about the natural history of the park and why fossils are prevalent. Parking fees waived. 493-8821.
