December

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.

Karaoke DJ Party/Rodney Woody, 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wind Vineyards, 5178 Richmond Road, Tappahannock. $25 at the door; advance table reservations vary. Reservations: windvineyards@gmail.com.

NYE At Fitzgerald’s, 7-11 p.m. Fitzgerald’s, 330 Prince Street, Tappahannock. $15 advance, $20 door. $50 pre fix dinner.  Music by Cougar Flash and DJ Grim.

Stones Throw, 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party, IDK Raw Bar & Grill, 4329 George Washington Highway, Hayes. $20 advance, $25 door. 699-3096.

Southern Rock Mafia, 9 p.m. Nooners, 15170 George Washington Memorial Highway, Saluda. $10.

New Year’s Eve Party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Palestine Lodge#100, 1434 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Music by DJ Ron C, 50/50 raffle. $20 and up, bring your own bottle, food will be available for purchase. No jeans, no sneakers. VIP tables available. Tickets: 761-0737, 436-3908.

January

New Year’s Day

1 Thursday

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, White Stone.

AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock.

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.

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.

Wellness Workshop: Stress Relief & Pain Management, 5 p.m. Rishi Yoga & Wellness, 578 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $5. Bring a mat.

2 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.

Mahjong, 1 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Bailey Hayes, 5 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing Company, 15804 Kjngs Highway, Montross.

Bob & Dani, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wine Down, Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.

Open Mic, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jacey Vineyards, 619 Train Lane, Heathsville. 580-4053.

Karaoke/Chrissy, 6 p.m. Nacho Average Brew Pub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.

Beer & Bingo, 6-8 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 529-1042.

Karaoke, 7 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.

Karaoke, 7:30-1`0:30 p.m. Wind Vineyards, 5178 Richmond Road, Tappahannock.

3 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.

Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Lilah Moons, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing Company, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross.

The Haus Band, 6-9 p.m. General’s Ridge Vineyard, 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague.

First Saturdays Open Mic/Greg Velosky, 6:30-9 p.m. Nacho Average Brewpub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.

Vines & Vinegar, 8 p.m.-midnight Nooners, 15170 George Washington Memorial Highway, Saluda.

Ironhorse Outlaws Band, 8 p.m. Fitzgerald’s, 330 Prince Street, Tappahannock.

4 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.

Hickory Hollow Skunk Cabbage New Year’s Walk, 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.

5 Monday

AA, noon, De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock.

AA, 8 p.m. Wicomico Methodist Church, Wicomico Church.

Babygarten, 10:30 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

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.

Chicken Dinner,4:30-6 p.m. American Legion Post #117, 39 School Street, Reedville. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, choice of vegetables, salad, roll, dessert, drink. $12 adults, $6 ages 12 and younger, at the door.

Book Worm Club, 5-6 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Ages 11-18, Discussion book: Let it Snow, by John Green.

Mike Reed, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, 384 Old Ferry Road, Gwynn’s Island.

Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department, 119 Main Street, Reedville. Movie: “The Sinking of the Fenwick Island.” Sponsor: Reedville Fishermen’s Museum.

6 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.

Irvington Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. Town Office, 4513 Irvington Road, Irvington.

Northumberland Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m. Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office, 195 Judicial Place, Heathsville.

7 Wednesday

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.

Storytime, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Topic: winter weather.

Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center,  73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

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.

Open Mic, 6-9 p.m. Mobjack Tavern, 5036 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes.

Karaoke, 6-10 p.m. Fitzgerald’s, 330 Prince Street, Tappahannock.

Open Mic/Fred & Friends, 6-9:30 p.m. That Damn Mary Brewing Company, 13 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.

8 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.

Lancaster Wetlands Board, 9:30 a.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.

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.

Norris Bridge Replacement Information Session, 5:15 p.m. White Stone Town Council Special Meeting, Town Office, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.

Northern Neck Ultimate Frisbee Alliance, 5:30 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington.

Northumberland Supervisors, 5:30 p.m. Courts Building, 220 Judicial Place, Heathsville.

White Stone Town Council, 6 p.m. Town Office, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.

Music Bingo, 6 p.m. Nacho Average Brew Pub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.

Irvington Town Council, 6:30 p.m. Irvington Baptist Church, 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington.

Pizza & Trivia, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.