August
8 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.
Richmond County Fair, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Farmer for the Day, crafts, displays, carnival rides open at 6 p.m. ($15 advance wristband, $25 at ticket booth; or $1 per ticket, 24 tickets for $20, 48 tickets for $40), food, vendors, music, 4-H goat show, bingo. Free admission until 6 p.m., $3 after 6 p.m., free parking. Continues through August 10. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Power Of The Powhatan, 11 a.m.-noon. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Native American folklore. 462-5030.
Farnham Caregiver Support Group, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham. Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter. 967-2580.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-5256.
Slimy Science, 2-3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Slimy critters and crafts. 462-5030.
Northumberland Supervisors, 5:30 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 39 Judicial Place, Heathsville. Public hearings, 7 p.m.
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.
Irvington Town Council, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 235 Steamboat Road, Irvington.
Northumberland County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Reedville Market, 729 Main Street, Reedville.
Josh Grigsby & County Line, 7-10:30 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Haley Griffith, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Bob Wilson, 7-9 p.m. Fish Hawk, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Mercy Creek, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
9 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. Friends of Northumberland County Animal Shelter Thrift Shop, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
FIRST Robotics Class, 4-5 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Grades 7-12. Design, build and program robots for The FIRST Robotics Competition. Call Jessica Cutler, 296-6278. Walk-ins welcome.
Richmond County Fair, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Seniors morning, Farmer for the Day, crafts, demonstrations, displays, carnival rides open at 6 p.m. ($1 per ticket, 24 tickets for $20, 48 tickets for $40), food, vendors, music, 4-H lamb show, bingo. Free admission until 6 p.m., $3 after 6 p.m., free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Whoooo’s there?, 11 a.m.-noon. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Learn about owls and crafts. 462-5030.
Seine N’ Splash, 2-3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Dip a seining net in the river. 462-5030.
Bob Wilson, 5-9 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Summertime Acoustic Music/Dave & Michael, 6-8 p.m. Lancaster Tavern, 8373 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. 462-0080.
Pianist David Graham, 6-9 p.m. Hope and Glory Inn, 65 Tavern Road, Irvington.
Hidden Life Of Marshes, 6-7 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Short hike to a wetland. 462-5030.
Southern Bred, 7-10:30 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Movie Night, 7 p.m. doors open, 7:15 p.m. film starts. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, 366 James Wharf Road, White Stone. Film: “A Dog’s Purpose.” Discussion to follow. Bring snacks, drinks or dinner. Popcorn and soft drinks provided. Donations optional.
“Smoke On The Mountain,” 7:30 p.m. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $25 adults, $10 students. By reservation: westmorelandplayers.org, tickets@westmoreland.org, or 529-9345.
Something Different Duo, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Jay Camacho 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Bobby Kyle & The Administrators, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Classic Campfire, 8-8:30 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Campfire stories, park pointers, roasting marshmallows, make and munch s’mores. 462-5030.
10 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.
Bay Bash Family Fishing Tournament & Benefit Concert, Ingram Bay Marina, 545 Harveys Neck Road, Wicomico Church. Register at www.baybash.com, or www.captbillyscharters.com.
Crabbing 101, 10-11 a.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Learn to crab. $2. 462-5030.
Richmond County Fair, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Seniors morning, Farmer for the Day, crafts, demonstrations, displays, open livestock show, carnival rides open at 5 p.m. ($1 per ticket, 24 tickets for $20, 48 tickets for $40), food, vendors, music, bingo. Free admission until 6 p.m., $3 after 6 p.m., free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Bike Blessing, Car & Truck Show, 11 a.m. Hartswell Baptist Church, Lancaster. Worship, fellowship, food and fun.
National S’mores Day: Solar Baking Oven, 1-2 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Make and munch s’mores. Materials provided. 462-5030.
Irvington Crab Festival, 4-8 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Crabs will be served at 5 p.m. $50. Purchase tickets at the Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington, 436-6888, or SteamboatEraMuseum.org.
Power Of The Powhatan, 5-5:30 p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Native American folklore. 462-5030.
The Michael Clark Band, 6-8 p.m. Music by the River, Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Pianist David Graham, 6-9 p.m. Hope and Glory Inn, 65 Tavern Road, Irvington.
Will Gravatt Band, 7-10:30 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Wayne Ruotolo, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Run Forrest Run, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
“Smoke On The Mountain,” 7:30 p.m. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $25 adults, $10 students. By reservation: westmorelandplayers.org, tickets@westmoreland.org, or 529-9345.
11 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Acoustic Sundays, 1-7 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Sangria Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Ask A Ranger, 9-10 a.m. Campground Bathhouse, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Rangers will entertain the kids, while campers pack up. 462-5030.
Acoustic Bliss, 1-3:30 p.m. Fish Hawk, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
“Smoke On The Mountain,” 3 p.m. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $25 adults, $10 students. By reservation: westmorelandplayers.org, tickets@westmoreland.org, or 529-9345.
Memory Lane Car Club, 3 p.m. meeting, 4 p.m. cruise-in. Pilot House Restaurant, 2737 Greys Point Road, Topping, 435-6171.
Consensus Of The Senses, 7:30-10 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Plantation, Colonial Beach. Guided night hike. Telescope viewing annual Perseid meteor shower peaks. Contact Scott Hill, 224-1732, ext. 225.
12 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. 690-3142.
Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone Clubhouse, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.
Read To The Dogs, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. All ages. 580-5051.
Northumberland School Board, 6 p.m. Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Northern Neck Beekeepers, 7 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Parish Hall, Heathsville.
13 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.
Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band, 7:15 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian, Weems. 453-7062.
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. Friends of Northumberland County Animal Shelter Thrift Shop, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone Clubhouse, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.
Veterans Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock, 460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. RSVP, 435-9896, ext. 107.
Open House, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Amateur Radio Club, RWC Life Enrichment Center, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Information, equipment displays.
Free Stress Management Workshop, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Abilities Abound Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, 765 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Learn to identify and manage stress through relaxation techniques, laughter, exercise and meditation.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. $5.
Cancer Support Group, 1-2 p.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. 435-8610.
Lancaster County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club, 362 Club Drive, Kilmarnock.
Marine Corps League, 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge Family Center, Callao.
14 Wednesday
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.
Blast Off Story Time, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 3 and older. “Good Night Moon & Stars.” 580-5051.
Seniors & Law Enforcement Work Together TRIAD Council, 10 a.m. Visiting Angels, 68 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Heather L. Brown. Topic: Emergency preparedness. Emergency kit gift raffle. Register at 435-2229, or vangel.whitneyg@gmail.com.
WildFlower Honey, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Open Mic With Fred Stevenson & Don Lee, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
15 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.
Aeronautical Historical Society, 11:30 a.m. Pilot House Restaurant, 2737 Greys Point Road, Topping. Speaker: Maj. Greg Fletcher. Topic: Civil Air Patrol.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-5256.
Crabbing 101, 3-4 p.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Learn to crab. $2. 462-5030.
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.
Music On The Half Shell Stage, 6 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Opener: Something Different Duo. Headliner: The Mullins Sisters. By season pass; $10 at www.kilmarnock.com, or the gate.
Dave McKenney, 6-8:30 p.m. Fish Hawk, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Robbie Kerns, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Northumberland Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 220 Judicial Place, Heathsville.
Lancaster Planning Commission, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Northumberland Democrats, 7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Speakers: Capt. John Beauchamp, candidate for Sheriff; Jimmy Brann, candidate for District 1 supervisor.
“Smoke On The Mountain,” 7:30 p.m. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $20 adults, $8 students. By reservation: westmorelandplayers.org, tickets@westmoreland.org, or 529-9345.
Blues Night With NN Allstars, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.