July
6 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.
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, rteagle@christchurch1735.org, or 438-6855.
Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Drive Kilmarnock.
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.
7 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 must be accompanied by an adult and will be treated to tours, stories, games, activities. $5 per person. To get on the list for Fridays, contact the museum by Wednesdays each week, 438-6888, or steamboateramuseum.org.
Movies and Munchies, 10 a.m.-noon. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Movie: “Sing.” Popcorn provided. All ages. 435-1729.
Connection Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m. 84 Main Street, Warsaw. National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mid-Tidewater Chapter. 480-0355.
Family Camp, YMCA /APYC Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Road, Kilmarnock. Tubing, wind surfing, sailing, fishing, crabbing, gaga ball, pool time, s’mores around the campfire. Continues through July 9. Two nights lodging, four meals, activities for family of four, additional charge for more. Fees and registration, peninsulaymca.org, or 435-366.
First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 p.m. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Meet “Small Works” exhibiting artists. Light refreshments. 435-9309.
Bob Wilson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Marsh Madness, 6 p.m. Campground Overflow Parking Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
UBU, 7 p.m. Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. 435-6000.
Clayton Neal, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
JNM, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Variety covers. 435-0000.
Friday Night By Firelight, 8 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
The Deep “See,” 9 p.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
8 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.
Town Centre Park Grand Opening, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street Kilmarnock. Dedication ceremonies and ribbon cutting, 9 a.m.; crafts, games, storytelling, face painting, one act children’s plays, dancing for kids, behind the scenes tours for adults, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; inaugural Concert on the half Shell Stage, food vendors, adult beverages, music by Soul Expressions, 6-10 p.m., bring chairs or blankets, concert begins at 7 p.m. 435-1552.
For The Love Of Equine, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Allure Art Center, 419 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Exhibit features paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, hand-crafted jewelry. Several artists. Exhibit continues through August 13. 323-3169.
Threshing Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Farm Museum, 12705 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. The event will be dedicated to Wesley Berry. Threshing machine demonstrations with antique combines and binding machines. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks for sale.
Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rappahannock River Railroaders, 83 Ball Park Road, Deltaville. Trains in three scales. Refreshments. Donations accepted.
Seine n’ Splash, 11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Power Of The Powhatan, 1 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Pocahontas’ Pottery Shop, 3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
The Legacy Band, 6 p.m. Music by the River, Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Classic rock. 462-5030.
Cedar Creek, 6-9 p.m. KC’S @Windmill Point Marina, 40 Windjammer Lane, Windmill Point. 577-4184.
Ron Courtney, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
9 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Widowed Persons Luncheon, after church. Crazy Crab, Reedville. 453-6824.
History Alive, 2 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library History Alive. Program: “Music Between the Great Wars: 1920-30s America,” by Ampersand. $15 at the door, or $12 by July 6 at mkt.com/maryball.
Richie Beard, 6-9 p.m. KC’S @Windmill Point Marina, 40 Windjammer Lane, Windmill Point. 577-4184.
Memory Lane Car Club, 3 p.m. meeting, 4 p.m. cruise-in. Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck, 517 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Anyone with an interest in collector vehicles is welcome. 435-6171.
10 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Bird Walk, 9 a.m. Westland Beach, Windmill Point. Sponsor: Northern Neck Audubon Society. Guide: Jeff Wright.
Summer Art Camp, 10 a.m.-noon. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Printing & Paper-Making. Instructor: Sandy Manning. Ages 9-13. Continues through July 14. For fees, supply list and registration, call 436-9309.
Babygarten, 10:30 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Storytime for ages 3 months-2. Songs and rhymes. 435-1729.
Build A Better World With Magic, 10:30 a.m. Northumberland Family YMCA, 6348 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Northumberland Public Library summer reading event. Magician: Mike Klee. 580-5051.
Neuro-Muscular Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Beale Memorial Baptist Church, 19622 Tidewater Trail, Tappahannock.
Mind & Muscle, 11 a.m. Chesapeake Center Auditorium, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Speaker: Christine Collins. Topic: “Living with Diabetes and its Impact on Seniors.” Complimentary luncheon. Reservations required, 438-4000.
Summer Art Camp, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Printing & Paper-Making. Instructor: Sandy Manning. Ages 14-17. Continues through July 14. For fees, supply list and registration, call 436-9309.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group, 4:30-6 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington.
Northumberland School Board, 5 p.m. NHS auditorium, 210 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Northern Neck Beekeepers, 7 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Parish Hall, Heathsville.
11 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.
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.
Grandparent-Grandchild Summer Camp, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. $415 per person, all inclusive. Continues through July 13. Pre-registration required, mbowman@stratfordhall.org, stratfordhall.org, or 493-8038.
Read To The Dogs, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. 580-5051.
Babysitting Class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: 4-H. Basics of babysitting. $5. Ages 11-13. Pre-registration required, 462-5780.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Woman’s Club. $4. 435-6207.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Northern Neck, 1 p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Ice cream social. Executive board, noon.
Technology Assistance, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Bring electronic devices, or use the library’s computers. 580-5051.
Lancaster School Board, 6:30 p.m. LCPS Annex, 235 School Street, Kilmarnock.
Lancaster County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Anna’s Restaurant, 150 Old Fair Grounds Way, Kilmarnock.
Marine Corps League, 7:30 p.m. Moose Lodge Family Center, Callao.
Moonlight Canoe Tour, 7:30 p.m., Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $6 per person. Pre-register at 462-5030.
12 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. Bugs are Beautiful. 580-5051.
Storytime, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Ages 2 and older. “Design Your Own Vacation.” Craft and snack. 435-1729.
Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 12:30 p.m. Richmond County Public Meeting Room, 101 Court Circle, Warsaw. 313-9102, ext. 101.
Parkinson’s Support Group, 1 p.m., Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Speaker: Michelle Lybarger. Topic: Physical therapy as it applies to Parkinson’s. 435-9553
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.
Deborah & Patrick From Key West, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
13 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.
Colonial Classics, 11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Powhatan Pastimes, 1 p.m. Camp Store, 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.
Cancer Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Oncology Room, Cancer Center, Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock.
Band Night, 4-9 p.m. Sal’s Pizza, Kilmarnock. 10% of profits go to LHS Band.
Northumberland Supervisors, 5 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 Office, 235 Steamboat Road, Irvington.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Abilities Abound, 765 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 446-5857.
Dan Bowen, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Country, bluegrass. 435-0000.