June
29 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.
4-H Cloverbud Day Camp, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: 4-H. Ages 5-8. $5. Pre-registration required, 580-5694.
Critter Creations: Butterflies, 11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $4. 462-6207.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art And Math, 1:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Independent activity. Fun, easy hands-on project. Ages 5-8. Pre-registration required, 435-1729.
Art In Nature, 2 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Book Signing, 2 p.m. Commonwealth Senior Living, 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham. Author: Marian Ortner Mitchell. Book: Ninety-Five and Still Alive, A Memoir.
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.
Settle Down Jack, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Soulful rock. 435-0000.
Lancaster Supervisors, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
“The Queen of Bingo,” 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. curtain. The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive White Stone. $20. Reservations required. Purchase tickets at lancasterplayers.org, or 435-3776.
30 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.
Kids’ Day, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Children accompanied by an adult will be treated to a tour, stories, games, activities. $5 per person. Must be accompanied by an adult. To get on the list for Fridays, contact the museum by Wednesdays each week, 438-6888, or steamboateramuseum.org.
Connection Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m. 84 Main Street, Warsaw. National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mid-Tidewater Chapter. 480-0355.
Bob Wilson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
“The Queen of Bingo,” 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. curtain. The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive White Stone. $20. Reservations required. Purchase tickets at lancasterplayers.org, or 435-3776.
Justin Burke & Pretty Heavy, 7 p.m. Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. 435-6000.
The Meltones, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Rappahannock Crossing, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Traditional bluegrass. 435-0000.
July
1 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.
Firecracker 5K Walk/Run, 8-10 a.m. Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville. Runners arrive 6:45-7:45 a.m. to register. Forms at rfmuseum.org.
Irvington Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Arts, crafts, produce, meats, cheeses, breads, rubs, honey, music by The Articles. Sponsor: Irvington Village Improvement Association.
Flea Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Commonwealth Senior Living in Farnham, 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham.
4th of July Celebration, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville; Bethany United Methodist Church, 454 Main Street, Reedville. Bake sale, games, model boat making, pie-eating contest, children’s activities and amusements.
Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Sails, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Aboard the Claud W. Somers. $25 members, $30 adults, $15 ages 12 and younger. Reservations, 453-6529. Walk-ons accepted, space permitting.
Independence Day Celebration, 11 a.m. parade, Morattico Waterfront Museum and Community. Parade lines up at 10:30 a.m. at Sunnybrook and Morattico roads. Community potluck picnic follows parade. Grilled hot dogs, lemonade, ice tea and water will be provided. Participants urged to bring a side dish to share. Parade contact, Patricia Wilson, 404-630-2507. Picnic contact, Clint Downing, 571-289-0216.
4th of July Parade, 3 p.m. Main Street, Reedville.
Independence Weekend Celebration, 4-9:45 p.m. Kinsale. Gazebo, park and bridge. Crafts, vendors, food, corn hole, petting zoo, pony rides, parade (5:30 p.m.), alternating music sets by 11:21 Club and Sharon Mann, fireworks (9:15 p.m.).
Crabbing 101, 10 a.m., Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $2 per pot. Pre-register at 462-5030.
Seine n’ Splash, 1 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Trick Your Stick, 3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $2 per hiking stick. Pre-register at 462-5030.
Pianist George Warren & Vocalist Natalie Vatcher, 6 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock.
Teen Paint Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Ages 12 and older. For topic, instructor, fees and registration, call 436-9309.
Vagabond Swan, 6:30 p.m. Historic Locusville Plantation, 583 Slabtown Road, Lancaster. $5.
“The Queen of Bingo,” 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. curtain. The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive White Stone. $20. Reservations required. Purchase tickets at lancasterplayers.org, or 435-3776.
Something Different Duo, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Kick Off The Sheets, 8-11 p.m. Independence Party, Windows on the Water, Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. 462-7635.
Fireworks Show, 9 p.m. Windows on the Water, Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. 462-7635.
Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
2 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Widowed Persons Luncheon, after church. Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. 453-6824.
Aww Shucks, Oysters! 11 a.m., Motor Boat Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Critter Creations: Butterflies, 1 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Patty Reese, 2-5 p.m. Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Blues and barbecue. Normal wine tasting fees apply. Barbecue available for purchase from the Inn at Montross. 224-8687.
Reedville Festival Chorale, 3 p.m. Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville. Patriotic concert.
Survival Bracelets, 3 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 per bracelet. 462-5030.
Sunset Canoe Tour, 7 p.m., Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $6 per person. Pre-register at 462-5030.
Fireworks, 9:15-10 p.m. Cockrell’s Creek, Reedville area.
3 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Blood Pressure Screenings, 9-11 a.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Sponsors: YMCA, Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital.
Ask A Ranger, 9:30 a.m. Campground Bathhouse Lawn, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Parkinson’s Care Partners, 10 a.m., Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington.
Babygarten, 10:30 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Storytime for ages 3 months-2. Songs and rhymes. 435-1729.
Powhatan Pastimes, 1 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art And Math, 1:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Independent activity. Fun, easy hands-on project. Ages 9-12. Pre-registration required, 435-1729.
Slimy Science, 3 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
4 Tuesday
Independence Day
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.
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.
Annual Commemoration Of Independence, 8:15 a.m. Lee Family Cemetery, Burnt House Field, Hague; 9 a.m., Yeocomico Episcopal Church, 1233 Old Yeocomico Road; Hague. Sponsors: Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society and Cople Episcopal Parish. Quiet reflection, joyous singing.
Lewisetta Independence Day Parade, 9 a.m. line up at The Pond, Lewisetta; 10 a.m., parade begins.
Lees and Independence Family Fun Festival, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Stratford Hall, 406 Great House Rd., Stratford. Treakle’s Train rides; geocaching; free sketches, individual and family portraits by Phil McKenney; kids’ scavenger hunt, Westmoreland County 4-H Livestock Club miniatures show; Rappahannock Valley amateur Radio Club demonstrations; colonial fare; Jamie Borek, children’s book author costumed presentation; Sweet-N-Sassy BBQ Company; Great House tours; Lee family history tent; fossil collecting and identification; hiking; gristmill demonstrations; art tent. 493-1972.
Community Fun Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Afton United Methodist Church, 5130 Hacks Neck Road, Ophelia. Drawings for two girls and two boys 24-inch bicycles, (11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) giveaways, prizes for children, food, entertainment, bake sale, yard sale, children’s amusements. Music by Cindy Washburn, Suzy Cuthbertson and Bill Duvall, Bobby Rogers, and Sharon Mann.
Hometown 4th of July Parade, 10 a.m. Irvington. From Crockett’s Landing, along King Carter Drive to Irvington Road. Classic cars on the Commons following parade.
Ramblin’ With A Ranger, 11 a.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Colonial Classics, 1 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Woman’s Club. $4. 435-6207.
Art In Nature, 3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
5 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.
Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 3 and older. 580-5051.
Storytime, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Ages 2 and older. “Design Your Unique Transportation.” Craft and snack. 435-1729.
Critter Creations: Butterflies, 11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Nature’s Costumes, 1 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Pick Up Soccer Night, 5-7:45 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA gymnasium facilities, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Coed, ages 15 and older. $5 per night.
Chris Stanley, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
6 Thursday
Hands-On History Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Historic Christchurch & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Ages 6-12. Explore the history of Colonial Virginia. Archaeology, brickmaking, grave rubbings, lunch. Pre-registration required, [email protected], or 438-6855.
Nancy Wanzong, Storyteller, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Stories, puppets, rhythm instruments. All ages. 435-1729.
Binocular Basics, 11 a.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Ramblin’ With A Ranger, 1 p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $4. 462-6207.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, 1:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Independent activity. Fun, easy hands-on project. Ages 5-8. Pre-registration required, 435-1729.
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.
Something Different Duo, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Adult contemporary. 435-0000.
White Stone Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
