September
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.-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.
Abstract Show Opens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Continues through October 13.
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 [email protected].
Author Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1717 Hampton Hall Road, Callao. Sponsor: Rappahannock Community College Friends of the Library. Author: Liz Mundy, author of Code Girls. $20 members, $25 for others. Register by September 6. Registration forms are available at the RCC/Richmond County Library; 394-9660 or email [email protected].
Rappahannock Garden Club, 12:45 p.m. Grace House, Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Cathie Elliott. Demonstration: Criteria for two of the new National Garden Club floral designs.
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.
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.
Something Different Duo, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Mercy Creek, 7:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
14 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.
Potomac River Fisheries Commission, 8:30 a.m. PRFC Office, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
Bob Wilson, 5-8 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Byrd’s Seafood Co. 435-1416.
Matt Sease, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunsets on the Tides Terrace, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
Fridays With Fred, 7 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
“The Game’s Afoot, Or Holmes for the Holidays,” doors open 7 p.m., curtain 8 p.m. The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $25. Reservations, www.lancasterplayers.org, or 435-3776.
Stuck On A Name, 8-11 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
15 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.
Heathsville Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Theme: Living History. Guild demonstrations, antique appraisals. Fresh produce, baked goods, goat cheese, flowers, nursery plants, handcrafts, tavern artisans. 580-3377.
Art Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Allure Art Center, 419 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Topic: Plein air painting basics. Instructor: Kim Hall. Continues on September 16. For fees, materials and registration, email [email protected].
Kinsale Day, 10 a.m.-mid-afternoon. Kinsale Museum & Park, 447 Kinsale Road, Kinsale. Co-hosts: Kinsale Foundation and Cople Volunteer Fire Department. Artists, crafters, food, silent auction in the old Ice Cream Parlor, museum tours, music by Sharon Mann. Annual Rubber Duckie Derby could start as early as 1 p.m. 472-2013.
Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Mary Swezey. Topic: Painted Silk Scarf. For fees, materials and registration, call 436-9309.
Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society, 11 a.m. Essex Public Library, 117 North Church Lane, Tappahannock.
Saturday Evening Worship Service, 5 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Pavilion, 8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. Casual service. Refreshments.
Barn Party, 5-9 p.m. Rose Hill Farm, Center Cross. To benefit Tappahannock Artists’ Guild. $35. Advance tickets: TAG Gallery, 200 Prince Street, Tappahannock.
“The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays,” doors open 7 p.m., curtain 8 p.m. The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $25. Reservations, www.lancasterplayers.org, or 435-3776.
16 Sunday
AA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.
AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.
Wine & Oyster Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Great House Tours, farm animals, amusements, craft vendors, car shows, music, oysters, wines, craft distilleries, craft breweries, food. Fees and tickets, stratfordhall.org, or 493-1972.
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.
Mercy Creek, 2-5 p.m. KC’s at Windmill Point Marina, Windmill Point. 577-4203.
“The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays,” doors open 2 p.m., curtain 3 p.m. The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $25. Reservations, www.lancasterplayers.org, or 435-3776.
Alabaster Grace, 3 p.m. Irvington Baptist Church, 53 King Carter Drive, Irvington. The concert will be the release of their CD, “Before Your Throne.”
17 Monday
AA, noon. Palmer Hall.
AA, 8 p.m. Fairfields Baptist.
Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.
Potluck Dinner, 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner/program. Bluff Point Community League, 2595 Bluff Point Road, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Cathy Calhoun. Topic: Renovating Ditchley and opening Ditchley Cider Works. Guests and new members welcome.
Constitution Day Meet and Greet Gathering, 5-7 p.m. KC’s Crabs and Cues, 10428 Jessie DuPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Lancaster County Republican Committee. Light refreshments. All Republicans welcome. Committee meeting to follow.
Kilmarnock Town Council, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
18 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.
Historic Belle Isle Garden Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Belle Isle Gardens, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Project: Holly hedge restoration. 30 new holly plants. Bring a shovel, gloves, water bottle. Pre-register at 462-5030, or [email protected].
Book Club discussion, 10:30 a.m. WCNC Clubhouse, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. Book: The Paris Spy, by Susan MacNeal. 580-6052.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Lancaster Women’s Club, $5.
Northumberland County Economic Development Commission, 7 p.m. Old Courthouse, 72 Monument Place, Heathsville.
19 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.
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.
Coffee With A Cop, 4 p.m. Front Porch Coffeehouse, 139 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office community outreach.
Lancaster County Chapter 1406/UDC, 5:30 p.m. Hilary Derby residence. Potluck dinner meeting. For planning purposes, call 453-4441.
Mindful Nutrition, 6 p.m. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. Continues Wednesdays through October 5. $35/series; or $10/per class to drop-in. Instructors: Tara Haislip & Jennifer Pittman-Dixon. 919-599-1983, [email protected].
Mike Jorgenson, 6-8:30 p.m. Burgers, Brews & Bourbon, The Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. 438-5000.
20 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.
Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula Chapter, Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, 11:30 a.m. Pilot House Restaurant, 2737 Greys Point Road, Topping. Speaker: Betty Wilson. Topic: Virginia Department of Aviation programs.
Fall Prevention Clinic, noon-1:30 p.m. Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock, 460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Carousel Physical Therapy will present gait and balance information and how to create a safe home environment.
Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. $5.
Virginia Shellphish Coalition & West Grove Street, 5-8:30 p.m. Music on the Half Shell Stage, Kilmarnock Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. $5.
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.
Faron Hamblin, 7-9 p.m. Willaby’s, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.
Open Mic With Sam Johnson, 7:30 p.m. Kilmarnock BrewHaus, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 436-6207.
Lancaster Planning Commission, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Northumberland Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Northumberland County Courts Building, 39 Judicial Place, Heathsville.
