September
12 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.
Author Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1717 Hampton Hall Road, Callao. Sponsor: Rappahannock Community College Friends of the Library. Author: Feather Schwartz Foster. $20 members, $25 others. Register by September 6. Registration forms are available at the RCC/Richmond County Library; 450-2045 or email [email protected].
Rappahannock Garden Club, noon. Grace House, Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Public is invited.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-5256.
Northumberland Supervisors, 5:30 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 Hall, 235 Steamboat Road, Irvington.
Music on the Half Shell Stage, 6:30 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. show starts. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stuck On A Name. By season pass, or $10 at the gate.
Community Forum, 7 p.m. The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Lancaster Players discussion. Soft drinks and snacks provided.
Northumberland County Lions Club, 7 p.m. Reedville Market, 729 Main Street, Reedville.
Kim Person & Lana Puckett, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Mercy Creek, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
13 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.
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.
Just Gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour sites: Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville; The Dey Cottage, 691 Main Street, Reedville; Ebb Tide, 441 Main Street, Reedville; and the Marl Farmhouse, 2398 Fairport Road, Reedville. $25 per person, to benefit The Haven Shelter & Services. Purchase tickets at www.havenshelter.org/justgardens, 333-1099, or gardens on tour day.
Art Workshop, 1-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Lynn Savarese. Topic: Light Up the Fall with a Fused Glass Lantern. Project pick up: 1-4 p.m., September 19. For registration, fees and materials, visit the gallery, ralartcenter.com, or call 436-9309.
Pelts And Skulls, 5-6 p.m. Campground, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Learn what animal pelts and skulls can tell. 462-5030.
Opening Reception, 5 p.m. Allure Art Center, 419 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Exhibit: “Strong Women.” Artist: J. Lyn Henderson. RSVP: [email protected] or 323-3169.
Bob Wilson, 5-8 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Piano Lounge, 6-9 p.m. Hope and Glory Inn, 65 Tavern Road, Irvington.
Faron Hamblin, 6 p.m. Reedville Market, 729 Main Street, Reedville. 453-4666.
Classic Campfire, 7-7:30 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Campfire stories, park pointers, roasting marshmallows, make and munch s’mores. 462-5030.
Movie Night, 7 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. show starts. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, 366 James Wharf Road, White Stone. Movie: Green Book, rated PG-13. Popcorn and drinks provided. Folks may bring personal snack, dinner, drink or blanket. Donations optional.
Something Different Duo, 7-9:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Blues Night, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
WildFlower Honey, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
14 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.
Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Northumberland School Administration Building, 2172 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. To benefit Northumberland County Animal Shelter.
Just Gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour sites: Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville; The Dey Cottage, 691 Main Street, Reedville; Ebb Tide, 441 Main Street, Reedville; and the Marl Farmhouse, 2398 Fairport Road, Reedville. $25 per person, to benefit The Haven Shelter & Services. Purchase tickets at www.havenshelter.org/justgardens, 333-1099, or gardens on tour day.
Edwardsville Day, 10 a.m. Galilee United Methodist Church, 747 Hull Neck Road, Edwardsville. Art, crafts, music, kids amusements, health screenings, voter registration, parade (1 p.m.), food.
Antique & Classic Car Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ditchley, 1571 Ditchley Road, Kilmarnock. Sponsors: Ditchley Cider Works and Memory Lane Car Club. $20 ages 21 and older, includes a tour of the historic 1752 Ditchley manor house, a hard apple cider tasting and tour of cars and grounds. $10, younger than age 21. Free, ages 4 and younger.
Resilient Women’s Dialogue, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Theme: Thinking and planning for the future. Bring money-saving, time-saving and sanity-saving hints, pen and paper, packaged or store bought food to share. Water, coffee, tea and lemonade provided.
Steamboat Era Day Celebration, noon-4 p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 56 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Admission fees waived. Ice cream treats.
Kayaking On The Potomac, noon-4 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great Hall Road, Stratford. Beginner and experienced paddlers over 12 are welcome.$40 per person, $75 double kayak; personal kayaks are not permitted. Preregistration required by September 12. Contact Alex Withers, 493-1979 or email [email protected].
Crabbing 101, 1-2 p.m. Fishing Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Learn to crab. $2. 462-5030.
When Oysters Strike, 3-4 p.m. Motor Boat Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Visit the park’s oyster cage garden. 462-5030.
An Afternoon of Beloved Songs With The Three Sopranos, 4 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. $25. Purchase tickets at the door or www.northernneckorchestra.org.
Burn The Mortgage Barbecue Fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Barbecue, sides, desserts, soft drinks, music by The Articles. Beer and wine sold separately. $30 advance tickets, $35 at the door. Purchase advance tickets at Tavern Gift Shoppe, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Thursdays through Saturdays, or www.rhhfoundationonline.org.
Full Moon Pick Your Paddle, 7-9 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Guided full moon kayak or canoe tour. Ages 8 and older. Pre-registration required. $11. 462-5030.
Jimmy Overton,7-9:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Dave Crumpler and Mike Glass, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Northern Neck First Responders Softball Tournament, 8 p.m. Callao Ruritan Lot, 185 Ruritan Lane, Callao. $5 raffle for some 35 door prizes valued at over $3,350. Proceeds will support the Lancaster County Deputy Santa Program. The tournament is hosted by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police.
15 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Sangria Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Acoustic Sundays, 1-7 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Live, Love & Share Concert, 3 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3712 Weems Road, Weems. Musicians: Laurie Rowe, Alabaster Grace, Barbara Keeler, The Conaway Brothers and Wicomico Jazz.
16 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.
Project Self-Care: The Road To Healing, 10 a.m. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. Topic: Guided Imagery. Facilitator: Jane Cutler. Series continues September 23 and 30 and October 14. Pre-registration required. Register for one or more sessions at www.baycenterva.com or 302-373-6757.
Book Group, 2-4 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Book: Mathews Men, by William Geroux. 435-1729.
Bluff Point Community League, 6 p.m. social period, 6:30 p.m. pot luck dinner. Former Bluff Point Graded School, 2595 Bluff Point Road, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Stephanie Reed. Topic: Benefits of massage therapy. Bring a dish. Guests welcome.
Lancaster County Republican Committee Candidate Reception, 6-8 p.m. Dream Fields, 1385 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. Meet Republican candidates for state and local office, including Sen. Ryan McDougle, Del. Margaret Ransone, Lancaster County Commonwealth’s attorney candidate Tony Spencer, Lancaster County Sheriff Patrick McCranie and Lancaster supervisor Jason Bellows.
Kilmarnock Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Chesapeake Chorale Rehearsal, 7 p.m. Kilmarnock UMC, 89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. Continues on Mondays through December 2.
17 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.
Kilmarnock Garden Club, 10 a.m. Kilmarnock Baptist Church, 65 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. Speakers: Page Carlson and Jane Denton. Workshop: Making centerpieces using fruits and vegetables. For reservations and a materials list, call 435-6902.
18 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.
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.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Women’s Club, $5.
Alzheimer’s Advocates, 2 p.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock, 460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Guests: Don and Christy Talbott.
Lancaster County Broadband Authority, 4:30 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Typhoon Fall Series, 5-7 p.m. Rappahannock River Yacht Club, 100 Rappahannock Road, Irvington. Racing on the Rappahannock River off Carter Creek, August 28-October 2. 438-6650.
Rappahannock Indivisible—We the People, 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock, 366 James Wharf Road, White Stone. Speakers: Candidates for Commonwealth’s attorney for Lancaster County.
The MelTones, 7-9:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Irish Fiddle Music Night, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
19 Thursday
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.
Senior University, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone. Sponsor: Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital. For seniors and caregivers. Educational seminars, healthcare professionals, vendor booths, breakfast, lunch, blood pressure screenings, door prize provided by Hospice. Pre-registration required. 435-8662.
Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula Chapter, Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, 11:30 a.m. Pilot House Restaurant, 2737 Greys Point Road, Topping. Speaker: William Geroux. Topic: Evasion of Nazi aviation during World War II.
Northern Neck Chapter, Virginia Native Plant Society, noon. Wicomico Parish Church, 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Speaker: Dr. Judy Lang. Topic: “Algae & Reef Corals In A Time Of Abrupt Climate Change.” Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverages provided.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5. 438-5256.
Music On The Half Shell Stage, 6 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Opener: Ken Sparks. Headliner: Danny Kensy & Cedar Creek. By season pass; $10 at www.kilmarnock.com, or the gate.
Northumberland Democrats 7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Speaker: Tommy Tomlin.
Wayne Ruotolo, 7-9:30 p.m. Chesapeake, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Richie Beard, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Northumberland Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 220 Judicial Place, Heathsville.
Lancaster Planning Commission, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Blues Night With Mike Borgos, 7:30-11 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
