December
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.-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 Time, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 3 and older. Theme: Let’s Go on Safari! 580-5051.
Rappatomac Writers Critique Group, noon-3 p.m. Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant, 652 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Open to all writers. chestyle2@hughes.net.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-5256.
CASA Wreath Pick Up, 4-6 p.m. Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center, Kilmarnock. Pre-ordered distribution.
Art Workshop, 6 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Judy Brumley. Topic: Holiday Wreath Making. For registration, fees and materials, visit the gallery, ralartcenter.com, or call 436-9309.
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., open dancing until 9 p.m.
Festival Of The Trees Open House, 6-8 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock.Tree gallery, silent auction, entertainment, refreshments. Continues through December 7. Gallery open, silent auction continues, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday; formal gala/auction, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. $50. 435-0223.
Holiday Wreath Making, 6 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Judy Burnley. $50 members, $55 others. Materials furnished. No experience necessary. Registration: RAL Art Center, ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
Rob Oliver, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
White Stone Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
Blues Night, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
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.-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, 80 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Burgess.
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.
Festival Of The Trees, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock.Tree gallery, silent auction. 435-0223.
CASA Wreath Pick Up, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center, Kilmarnock. Pre-ordered distribution.
Sub Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Afton UMC, 5130 Hacks Neck Road, Ophelia. Eat in or takeout. Donations welcome. Steak and cheese, Italian, meatball, turkey and cheese. Toppings, desserts.
First Friday Reception, 5-7 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Exhibit: Holiday Shop. Meet the artists. Light refreshments. Exhibit continues through December 24. 436-9309.
Bob Wilson, 5-8 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Holiday Wreath Making, 6 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Judy Burnley. $50 members, $55 others. Materials furnished. No experience necessary. Registration: RAL Art Center, ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
Kilmarnock Trolley Express, 6-9:45 p.m. Excursions from Kilmarnock Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Experience a 90-minute magical journey. Dancing, hot cocoa, cookies, Santa. Dress code: Pajamas. Advance tickets only. Tickets on sale at kilmarnockva.com.
Travis Colby, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Horn Harbour Restaurant, 836 Horn Harbor Road, Burgess. 453-3351.
Urbanna Hometown Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Urbanna. Activities start at the firehouse at 5:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be available. Following the parade Santa visits with children in the firehouse.
Chris Stanley & Jane Cooper, 7:30 p.m. Something Different, 213 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-8000.
The Windbags, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Last Call, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Chesapeake Chorale Christmas Concert, 8 p.m. Performing Arts Theater, Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville.
7 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.
Benefit Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. Wicomico UMC, 5060 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. To benefit Keith Elswick. Donations welcome. Proceeds will go to help with medical expenses. Menu: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy and biscuits, pancakes, potatoes, coffee and juice.
Distinctive Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Luncheon, homemade bakery booth, theme gift baskets, hostess gifts, theme trees, children’s books, holiday wreaths, gift items, silent auction.
Dream Fields Shopping Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hayden Building, Dream Fields, 1385 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. Proceeds will support the Dream Fields ballpark. Vendors, hot chocolate, door prizes, bake sale, Byrd’s Seafood Food Truck.
Santa Paws, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Bay Properties, 276 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Yours Truly Photographer takes free photos of pets with their owners. Donations of new leashes, collars, treats, toys, canned and bag food, grooming supplies, or cash are welcome.
CASA Wreath Pick Up, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center, Kilmarnock; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sonabank, Burgess; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pugh Distribution Center, Warsaw. Pre-ordered distribution.
Golden Village Christmas, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Carolers, hot cider, artisan-crafted gifts, bake sale, greenery, produce, children’s shopping area. www.rhhtfoundationinc.org, 580-3377.
Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Holiday decorations, steamboat-themed gifts, silent auction.
12 Days Of Christmas Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Woman’s Club of Northumberland County, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. Artisans, Santa, cider and hot chocolate, seasonal family activities, raffle. Sponsor: The Haven Shelter & Services. 333-1099.
Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lancaster Virginia Historical Society, 8346 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. Museum, gift shop and library will be open. Exhibit: “Digging Into Archaeology: Uncovering Pieces of Lancaster’s Past.” $5.
Model Trains, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. $5, free for veterans and ages 11 and younger. 435-6529.
Lunch With Santa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Northumberland County Community Center Organization, 679 Brown Store Road, Heathsville. Free lunch. Gift shop for children to make purchases. Photographs with Santa for purchase.
Lunch With Santa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. American Legion Post 86, 882 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Hot dog lunch sponsored by Tri-Star Supermarket. Quilt raffle drawing.
Oysters And Oldies Christmas Oyster Roast, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Roanoke Farm, 6108 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. “All you can eat” oysters roasted or raw, chili, hot dogs, desserts, hot and cold drinks. $30. Children younger than 12 eat free. Purchase tickets at St. Stephen’s Thrift Shop, 6853 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, or oysters.ststephensheathsville.org. Adult beverages featuring craft beers from Montross Brewery available for purchase.
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, 5:30 p.m. Carter Creek. Gather on James Cove to parade past Rappahannock River Yacht Club, Tides Inn and back. Any and all boats welcome.
Kilmarnock Trolley Express, 6-9:45 p.m. Excursions from Kilmarnock Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Experience a 90-minute magical journey. Dancing, hot cocoa, cookies, Santa. Dress code: Pajamas. Advance tickets only. Tickets on sale at kilmarnockva.com.
Festival Of The Trees Gala/Auction, 6-9 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Tree gallery, silent auction, entertainment, refreshments. $50. Reservations: 435-0223.
NN Allstars, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Chesapeake Chorale Christmas Concert, 8 p.m. Lancaster Middle School Theater, 191 School Street, Lancaster.
8 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Model Trains, 1-4 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. $5, free for veterans and ages 11 and younger. 435-6529.
Christmas In Callao, 1-7 p.m. Northumberland Highway, Callao. Sponsor: Callao Hometown Community Association. Christmas bazaar, 1-3 p.m.; Callao Firehouse; Santa’s workshop, 2-3 p.m.; parade, 4 p.m.; live nativity scene, 6 p.m.; tree lighting, 6 p.m.; hot chocolate, cookies at the firehouse following tree lighting.
Musical Event, 2 p.m. Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Musicians: Alabaster Grace, Sharon Mann, Jim Haynie, Tommy Thompson. CDs available for purchase. Love offering.
A Holiday Concert by The Gurleys, 2:30 p.m. Ball Memorial Library and Museum, 86 Back Street, Heathsville. Sponsor: Northumberland County Historical Society. Public welcome, refreshments.
Chesapeake Chorale Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. St. Clare Walker Middle School Auditorium, 6814 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill.
Festival Of Lessons And Carols, 4 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. St. Peter’s Chapel, Christchurch School, 49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch.
9 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Historyland Community Workshop, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Center Drive, Kilmarnock. Crafting. Bring a drink or treat.
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.
Understanding Alzheimer’s And Dementia, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. White Stone UMC, 118 Methodist Church Road, White Stone. Presented by Alzheimer’s Association. Discussion, food, music. Caregivers on site. Registration required, 967-2575, or ralawson@alz.org.
The Holly & The Ivy, 3:30 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Traditional carol sing.
Clothes Bank, 5:30-7 p.m. Kilmarnock UMC, 89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. Shop for Christmas. Children’s clothing will be included.
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.
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.
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, 80 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Burgess.
Veterans Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. RSVP, 435-9896, ext. 107.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Grand Illumination, 5 p.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. Front of the hospital. Christmas blessing, holiday music by the Wiley Child Development Center preschoolers, refreshments.
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 School Board, 5:30 p.m. regular session. LCPS Annex, 235 School Street, Kilmarnock.
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.
11 Wednesday
AA, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.
Al-Anon Family Group, 6 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.
Rappahannock Amateur Radio Association, noon. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Walk In The Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season.
Open Mic, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
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.
Come To The Table, 11 a.m. Fairfields Baptist Church, 15213 Northumberland Highway, Burgess. Free light lunch. Theme: Celebrate Christmas.
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.
Northumberland Supervisors, 5:30 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 220 Judicial Place, Heathsville.
Lancaster Supervisors, 5:30 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
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.
Shane Cooley, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Mercy Creek, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.