July
27 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.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon Commonwealth Assisted Living, 460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Critter Creations: Butterflies, 11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club. 435-6207.
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.
Cancer Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Oncology Room, Cancer Center, Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock.
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.
History Alive, 7 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Sponsor: Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library History Alive. Program: “Looking the Part: Fashion and Manners of Virginia’s Gentry 1750-1800” by Jami and Ted Borek. $10. Reservations requested for seating, 462-7280, or history@mbwm.org.
82nd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games. concessions. Raffle grand prize, 2017 Toyota Tacoma, four-wheel drive pickup truck, winner will be drawn on August 5. Raffle tickets $10 each, available at carnival as supplies last.
Lancaster County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Anna’s Restaurant, 150 Old Fair Grounds Way, Kilmarnock.
Lancaster Supervisors, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Alec Edmonds, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Acoustic hits. 435-0000.
28 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.
Movies And Munchies, 10 a.m.-noon. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Movie: “The Jungle Book.” Popcorn provided. All ages. 435-1729.
Northumberland Public Library/YMCA Summer Reading Picnic And Free Swim, 10:30-11:30 a.m. All ages but must be accompanied by an adult. Includes water safety demonstrations. Bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen. Northumberland Family YMCA, 6348 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. 580-5051.
Kids’ Day, 10:30-noon. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Children accompanied by an adult, will be treated to tours, stories, games, activities. $5 per person. To get on the list for Fridays, contact the museum by Thursdays, 438-6888, steamboateramuseum.org.
Connection Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m. 84 Main Street, Warsaw and 2-3:30 p.m. Bridges, 113 DMV Drive, Kilmarnock. 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.
Marsh Madness, 6 p.m. Campground Overflow Parking Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Beer Money, 6-9 p.m. KC’S @Windmill Point Marina, 40 Windjammer Lane, Windmill Point.
82nd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games. concessions. Raffle grand prize, 2017 Toyota Tacoma, four-wheel drive pickup truck, winner will be drawn on August 5. Raffle tickets $10 each, available at carnival as supplies last.
Enovation Band,7 p.m. Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. 435-6000.
Dave McKenney, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Friday Night By Firelight, 8 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Tray and Jo Ann Eppes, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Bluesy acoustic. 435-0000.
29 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.
Native American Heritage Day, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. Sponsors: Rappahannock Tribe and National Park Service. Living history, dances. 224-1732, ext. 225.
Seine n’ Splash, 11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Sails, 1-3:30 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.
Pocahontas’ Pottery Shop, 1 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Richie Beard, 2-6 p.m. KC’S @Windmill Point Marina, 40 Windjammer Lane, Windmill Point.
Power Of The Powhatan, 3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Parrotheads, 4-11 p.m. Fifth Annual Parrothead Party, Windows on the Water, Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. 462-7635.
Northern Neck Anglers Club, 7 p.m. Wicomico Parish Church, 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Membership in the NNAC is $30 per year for adults. Membership for youth members, younger than age 18, is free for children or grandchildren of adult members. northernneckanglersclub.wordpress.com.
82nd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games. concessions. Raffle grand prize, 2017 Toyota Tacoma, four-wheel drive pickup truck, winner will be drawn on August 5. Raffle tickets $10 each, available at carnival as supplies last.
Sierra Band Trio, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
30 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Widowed Persons Luncheon, after church. Car Wash Cafe, Kilmarnock. 453-6824.
Ask A Ranger, 9:30 a.m. Campground Bathhouse Lawn, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Aww Shucks, Oysters! 11 a.m., Motor Boat Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
31 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Free Bridge & Mahjong. 9 a.m. Women’s Club of Northumberland County Clubhouse, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
Summer Art Camp, 10 a.m.-noon. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Beach Week. Instructor: Marilyn Sprouse. Ages 7 and older. Continues through August 4. For fees, supply list and registration, call 436-9309.
Game Day Fundraiser, 9 a.m. Women’s Club of Northumberland County Clubhouse, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
Summer Art Camp, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Canvas Painting. Instructor: Marilyn Sprouse. Ages 7 and older. Continues through August 4. For fees, supply list and registration, call 436-9309.
Duct Tape Camp, 1-4 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 10 and older. Pre-registration required, 580-5051.
82nd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games. concessions. Raffle grand prize, 2017 Toyota Tacoma, four-wheel drive pickup truck, winner will be drawn on August 5. Raffle tickets $10 each, available at carnival as supplies last.
August
1 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.
Memory Café, 10 a.m. Visiting Angels, 68 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Networking among those with memory loss and dementia disease. Sponsors: Visiting Angels and Alzheimer’s Association. 446-5857.
Blood Drive, noon-6 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: American Red Cross, Northumberland County Chapter.
National Active And Retired Federal Employees Association Northern Neck Chapter 1823, 1 p.m. Anna’s Pizza, 150 Old Fair Grounds Way, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Gen. Bill Blair, a Master Naturalist. Topic: “Emergency Preparedness.”
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Woman’s Club. $4. 435-6207.
82nd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games. concessions. Raffle grand prize, 2017 Toyota Tacoma, four-wheel drive pickup truck, winner will be drawn on August 5. Raffle tickets $10 each, available at carnival as supplies last.
2 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. “Pirates Walk the KEVA Plank.” 580-5051.
Chris Stanley, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
3 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.
Powhatan Pastimes, 11 a.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.
Colonial Classics, 1 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Crabbing 101, 3 p.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030.
Bay Tones Barbershop Chorus, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers welcome.
Shaun Peace, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. Acoustic rock. 435-0000.
82nd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games. concessions. Raffle grand prize, 2017 Toyota Tacoma, four-wheel drive pickup truck, winner will be drawn on August 5. Raffle tickets $10 each, available at carnival as supplies last.
White Stone Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.