August
1 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.
Pocahontas’ Pottery Shop, 11 a.m.-noon. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Make a pinch pot. 462-5030.
Rappatomac Writers Critique Group, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lancaster Tavern 8373 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. Contact Janet Fast at [email protected].
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-5256.
Hidden Life Of Marshes, 2-3 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Short hike to a wetland. 462-5030.
Lancaster School Board, 4 p.m. closed session, 5:30 p.m. regular session. LCPS Annex, 235 School Street, Kilmarnock.
Membership Meeting, 5 p.m. dinner, 6:45 p.m. meeting. Northern Neck Electric Cooperative, Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Watercolor Painting, 5:30-8 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street Kilmarnock. Instructor: Doug Mock. Also offered: August 15, 22 & 29. For registration, fees and materials list, visit the RAL Art Center, 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., line dancing review and lesson at 8 p.m. and open dancing until 9 p.m.
Just Dan, 6-8:30 p.m. Fish Hawk Oyster Bar, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Clay Dingledine, 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.
84th Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7-10 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, concessions. Continues nightly through August 3.
Blues Night, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
2 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, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
Seine N’ Splash, 11 a.m.-noon. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Dip a seining net in the river. 462-5030.
Crabbing 101, 3-4 p.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Learn to crab. $2. 462-5030.
Return To the Village: First Fridays Event, 4-9 p.m. On The Square, Montross. Music by Potomac Dixieland Trio with Steve Griffin, 5:45-9 p.m.; art, artisans, food, wine, beer.
First Friday Reception, 5-7 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Exhibits: All About Watermen, Mother and Son – Inspired by Water. Meet the artists. Light refreshments. Exhibit continues through August 24. 436-9309.
Arts Alive! 5-7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Refreshments. Exhibit continues through August.
Bob Wilson, 5-9 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Pianist Ken Sparks, 6-9 p.m. Hope and Glory Inn, 65 Tavern Road, Irvington.
Music On The Half Shell Stage, 6 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Opener: Stones Throw. Headliner: The Fabulous Hubcaps. By season pass; $10 at www.kilmarnock.com, or the gate.
84th Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7-10 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, concessions.
Toby Gillie Trio, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
The Wind Bags, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Christine Whitaker Wiggins, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Mulberry Creek Evening Canoe Paddle, 8-10 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Guided sunset canoe tour. Ages 8 and older. Pre-registration required. $11. 462-5030.
3 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.
Irvington Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
WildFlower Honey, 10 a.m.-noon. Irvington Farmers Market, Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Oyster Garden Clean-Up, 10-11:30 a.m. Motor Boat Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Help clean the park’s oyster cages. 462-5030.
Porcelain Pottery Art Exhibition, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Allure Art Center, 419 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Artist: Russell Turnage. Theme: Inspired by the Chesapeake Bay. Continues through August 31. 323-3169.
Family Fun Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Ice cream treats, lemonade, colonial games, crafts. 438-6855.
Butterfly Safari, 1-2 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Butterfly hunt and crafts. 462-5030.
Nature Journaling, 3-4 p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Introduction to keeping a notebook on nature. 462-5030.
Pianist Ken Sparks, 6-9 p.m. Hope and Glory Inn, 65 Tavern Road, Irvington.
84th Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7-10 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, concessions. Raffle drawing at the conclusion of the carnival.
Matt Sease, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
The Virginia Shellfish Coalition With Dave Crumpler & Mike Glass, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Stargazing, 9-10 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Identifying constellations. 462-5030.
4 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Acoustic Sundays, 1-7 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Sangria Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Ask A Ranger, 9-10 a.m. Campground Bathhouse, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Rangers will entertain the kids, while campers pack up. 462-5030.
Mike Olcott, 1-5 p.m. Acoustic Sunday, Ingleside Plantation Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. www.inglesidevineyards.com, 224-8687.
Paint For Paws, 2-5 pm. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock. $42. Fundraiser for Northumberland County Animal Shelter. Reservations: 435-1416.
“Smoke On The Mountain,” 3 p.m. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $25 adults, $10 students. By reservation: westmorelandplayers.org, [email protected], or 529-9345.
Chorus Call, 3-5 p.m. Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 6749 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Northern Neck Orchestra seeks chorus members to participate in Too Hot to Handel: A Gospel Messiah on May 30, 2020, at the Lancaster Middle School Theater, Kilmarnock.
5 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
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.
Free Screenings, 9-11 a.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Blood pressure screenings conducted by Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital staff.
Read To The Dogs, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. All ages. 580-5051.
Wanna Be A Sportscaster, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Sportscaster and broadcast journalist conference, ages 13-18. Five speakers. $25, including lunches. Continues August 6. To register, call Demetrius Means, 435-1729, extension 13, or visit www.lancasterlibrary.org.
Lancaster County Broadband Authority, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Irvington Caregiver/Persons With Dementia Support Group, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter. 967-2580.
Fried Chicken Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 117, 39 School Street, Reedville.
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.
12th Annual Summer Camp Closing Ceremony, 6 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Church, 10246 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: Macedonia Community Development Corporation. Ages 12-18 will share camp experiences. Guest speaker: Dr. James J. Fedderman. Light reception.
Sign Language, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Trinity Church, 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. Course: Beginner American Sign Language. Instructor: Belinda Gaskins. Continues August 12, 19 and 26. $30 for book. Call Gaskins to sign up, 577-7974.
6 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, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Tavern Quilt Guild, 9:30 a.m. coffee, 10 a.m. quilting. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Hands-On History Camp, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Ages 7-12. Colonial brick making, archaeology, quill pen writing, candle making, spinning and weaving, muster drilling, silhouette making, dancing, colonial clothing, games. Continues through August 8. Bring a lunch August 6-7. Pizza party August 8. Light snacks, water daily. $50 per child. Pre-registration required, contact Robert Teagle at [email protected] or 438-2443.
Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist Church, 65 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. Documentary follows Campbell and his family as they navigate his journey with Alzheimer’s disease during his farewell tour. Discussion follows the film. RSVP, 480-3098.
Blood Drive, noon-6 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: American Red Cross, Northumberland County Chapter. Drink plenty of water, eat a good meal, bring photo ID. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations: 800-733-2767.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Women’s Club, $5.
Tavern Culinary Guild, 2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.
Night Out, 5-8 p.m. Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office, 95 Judicial Place, Heathsville. Meet first responders and community volunteers. Emergency vehicles on display, safety tips, volunteer opportunities, food.
Night Out, 5-8 p.m. Dream Fields, 1385 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. Meet Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and other emergency responders. Emergency vehicles on display, safety tips, volunteer opportunities, food.
Richmond County Fair, 6-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Crafts, displays, sneak preview ride special ($15 advance wristband, $15 at ticket booth; or $1 per ticket, 24 tickets for $20, 48 tickets for $40), food, vendors, opening ceremony (7 p.m.), music, 4-H mini horse show, bingo, homemade cake auction. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Gospel Night, Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Groups: Under His Wings, 6:15-6:45 p.m.; Fred Paul Brass Band, 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tommy Thompson, 8:30-9 p.m. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
7 Wednesday
AA, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
AA, noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.
Al-Anon Family Group, 5:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Northern Neck Rotary, 7:30 a.m. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Kiwanis Club, 7:30 a.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, 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.
KIWS Rotary, noon, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. 436-3176.
Rappahannock Amateur Radio Association, noon. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Butterfly Safari, 10-11 a.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Butterfly hunt and crafts. 462-5030.
Story Time, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 3 and older. “Moon Games.” 580-5051.
Bat Box Workshop, 2-3 p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Learn about bats, build a bat box. $10 per box. Pre-registration required. 462-5030.
Lancaster County Broadband Authority, 4:30 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Art Talks, 5 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Diane Crosby. Topic: Farmer to Artist: An Unconventional Path to the founding of the RAL Art Center. Crosby’s grandmother, Lois Jacobsen, and two others in 1949 organized the Rappahannock Art League. 436-9309.
Richmond County Fair, 6-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Crafts, displays, carnival rides ($15 advance wristband, $25 at ticket booth; or $1 per ticket, 24 tickets for $20, 48 tickets for $40), food, vendors, music, 4-H beef cattle show, bingo. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Faron Hamblin, 6:15-7 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Hard To Tell, 7-10:30 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
The Meltones, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Open Mic With Fred Stevenson & Don Lee, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
8 Thursday
Richmond County Fair, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Farmer for the Day, crafts, displays, carnival rides open at 6 p.m. ($15 advance wristband, $25 at ticket booth; or $1 per ticket, 24 tickets for $20, 48 tickets for $40), food, vendors, music, 4-H goat show, bingo. Free admission until 6 p.m., $3 after 6 p.m., free parking. Continues through August 10. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Power Of The Powhatan, 11 a.m.-noon. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Native American folklore. 462-5030.
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.
Slimy Science, 2-3 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Slimy critters and crafts. 462-5030.
Northumberland Supervisors, 5:30 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 39 Judicial Place, Heathsville. Public hearings, 7 p.m.
Northumberland County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Reedville Market, 729 Main Street, Reedville.
Josh Grigsby & County Line, 7-10:30 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Haley Griffith, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Mercy Creek, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
