August
2 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.
Give Blood, noon-5:30 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist Church, 65 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Lancaster Chapter of the American Red Cross. Schedule a donation time at www.redcross.org, or 1-800-733-2767.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5.
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.
Mercy Creek, 7 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-5174.
Vagabond Swan, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
83rd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7-10 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, concessions, raffles.
White Stone Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
3 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. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Children’s Tour, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Ages 4 and older with an adult. $5 per child, free for adult(s). Tour, make a steamboat. Reservations, 438-6888.
First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 p.m. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Light refreshments. 435-9309.
Bob Wilson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Byrd’s Seafood Co. Food Truck. 435-1416.
Captain’s Choice Alumni Basketball Games, 5:30 p.m. Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville. $5.
83rd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7-10 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, concessions, raffles.
Something Different Duo, 7-9:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
The Josh Lief Band, 7 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-5174.
Elana Lisa & The Hot Mess, 7-10:30 p.m. Savannah Joe’s, 55 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. $5. 435-6000.
Friday Night By Firelight, 8 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Campfire, s’mores. 462-5030.
JNM, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
4 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. Produce, plants, crafts, breads, cheeses, jewelry, art. 480-0697.
Visitor Center Grand Opening, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Exhibit highlights Northern Neck history, heritage and natural resources. Free popcorn and lemonade. Related activities: Park history wagon ride, 10 a.m., $3 per person, or $8 per family, re-registration recommended, 462-5030; Power of the Powhatan, 1 p.m.; Family game hour: Throwback Edition, 2 p.m. Can It, 3 p.m. Parking fee, $4.
Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Sails, 10 a.m.-12:30 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.
Founders’ Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Town of Urbanna.
Family Fun Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Ice cream, lemonade, colonial history, games, crafts.
Faron Hamblin, 6 p.m. Half Shell Grill, 250 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-5555.
“The Fortune Hunters” Opening Night Gala, 6:30 p.m. Festivities begin, 7:30 p.m. curtain. Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $15 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345 or www.westmorelandplayers.org.
83rd Annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival, 7-10 p.m. KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. Rides, games, concessions, raffles.
Matt Sease, 7-9:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Outside The Wire, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Coles Point Tavern, 850 Salisbury Park Road, Coles Point. 472-3856.
5 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Afternoon Tea, 2-4 p.m. The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Delicious sweets, biscuits, scones, finger sandwiches, teas from the Charleston Tea Company. $35. Reservations required, 48 hours in advance. 438-5000.
6 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Free Screenings, 9-11 a.m. YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Blood pressure.
Texture And Dimension Play, 10 a.m. to noon. Summer Fun Art Camp For Youth, RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Ages 7 and older. Continues through August 10. For fees and registration, call 436-9309.
Read To The Dogs, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. 580-5051.
Historyland Community Workshop, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Center Drive, Kilmarnock. Crafting. Bring a drink or treat.
Crazy For Printmaking, 12:45-2:45 p.m. Summer Fun Art Camp For Youth, RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Ages 7 and older. Continues through August 10. For fees and registration, call 436-9309.
7 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. 453-3465.
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. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-noon. 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.
Tavern Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. 580-3377.
Blood Drive, noon-6 p.m. St. Stephen’s Church, 6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: Northumberland County Chapter/American Red Cross. To schedule a donation time, visit www.redcross.org.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Women’s Club, $5.
Tavern Culinary Guild, 2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. 580-3377.
Richmond County Fair, 6-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Crafts, displays, sneak preview ride special, food, vendors, opening ceremony (7 p.m.), music, 4-H mini horse show, bingo, homemade apple cake auction. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Irvington Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 235 Steamboat Road, Irvington.
Earl Cox Gospel, 8-10 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
8 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. 462-9943.
KIWS Rotary, noon. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury. 436-3176
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.
Rappahannock Amateur Radio Association, noon. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.
Story Time, 10-11 a.m., Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Topic: Peter and the Wolf. Stories, snack, craft. Ages 3 and older. 580-5051.
Richmond County Fair, 6-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Crafts, displays, carnival rides ($17 advance wristband, $30 at ticket booth), food, vendors, music, 4-H beef cattle show, bingo, On the Edge 2-Wheel Action Show, glass blowing demonstration. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Faron Hamblin, 6-6:45 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Chris Stanley, 7-9:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
The Leftovers Band, 7-10 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
9 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.
Network Brunch, 10-11 a.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, Villa 6-2, 181 Farnham Manor Drive, Farnham. Speaker: Cynthia Barrack, RN. Topic: Home health, palliative care and Hospice. RSVP, Jill T. White by the prior Monday, 435-9896 or jwhite@commonwealthsl.com.
Richmond County Fair, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. Farmer for the Day, crafts, displays, carnival rides ($17 advance wristband, $30 at ticket booth), food, vendors, music, 4-H goat show, bingo, On the Edge 2-Wheel Action Show, glass blowing demonstration. Free admission until 6 p.m., or $3, free parking. Continues through August 11. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5.
Cancer Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital, 101 Harris Road, Kilmarnock. 580-9737.
Red Devil 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. Irvington Baptist Church, 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Open Mic, 7 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Byrd’s Seafood Co. Food Truck. 436-5174.
Don Brown’s Soul Experience, 7-10 p.m. Richmond County Fair, Richmond County Fair Grounds, 315 Community Park Drive, Warsaw. $3 admission, free parking. richmondcountyfair.com, 313-9940.
Luca Burgalassi, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.