Musical theater
The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao, will present “The Spitfire Grill,” February 20-March 8. The production will open with a gala and performance at 7:30 p.m. February 20. The schedule will continue at 7:30 p.m. February 21, 27, March 6 and 7 and 3 p.m. February 22, 28 and March 1 and 8.
Admission is by season subscription or individual tickets. Opening night gala tickets are $55, or $42 for students. Other show tickets are $40, or $27 for students. For tickets, visit westmorelandplayers.org or call 529-9345.
RCA concert
The Rappahannock Concert Association will present Josh Grigsby and County Line, an award-winning bluegrass band, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at the Performing Arts Theater, Northumberland County School Complex, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville.
Admission is by season subscription, $35 at rappahannockconcerts.org, 1-888-210-8006, or the door. Students are admitted free.
Benefit concert
The Band From Misfit Beach will present a concert to benefit the White Stone Volunteer Fire Department from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, at The 606, 606 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.
Paint Party
RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, will host a Sharing an Umbrella Paint Party, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 24. Sign up with friends and family to make this class even more special. The fee is $55 for members and for $60 others. Register at RAL Art Center, 436-9309, or ralartcenter.com. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
Petite designs
The Chesapeake Bay Garden Club will meet at noon Tuesday, February 24, at Heathsville UMC, 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville. The program will be “Miniature Floral Design.”
Speaker Jane Vandenburgh will demonstrate this art by creating five petite designs, which will be raffled to members. Refreshments will be provided. Prospective members are welcome.
Celtic rock
Scythian, a Celtic-American rock band, will present an On Stage concert February 28 at the Lancaster Elementary School Theater, 131 School Street, Kilmarnock. The concert, hosted by the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7.
Admission is by season subscription or single tickets, $45 at 438-5555 or rappahannockfoundation.org, $50 at the door.
Pruning
The Gloucester Master Gardeners will present a free informational session on pruning at 10 a.m. February 28 at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, 7900 Daffodil Lane, Gloucester.
Spaghetti fundraiser
The Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department, 52 Rectory Road, Montross, will host a Spaghetti Dinner beginning at 5 p.m. February 28. The fee is $20 and includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert, dine in or take out.
Proceeds will go to the Tyler Jones family recently displaced from their home due to a fire.
Book talk
The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum will host a book talk and signing at 6:30 p.m. March 2 at the Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department, 119 Main Street, Reedville.
Participants will include Tom Briggs, author of War on the Inland Sea; Susan Swift, author, and Heather Cockrell, illustrator, of The ABCs of Oystering on the Chesapeake Bay; and Joseph W. Smith, author of Menhaden.
Oyster roast
Smith Point Sea Rescue will hold its 30th Oyster Roast from 2-5 p.m. March 7 at Cowart Seafood Corp., 755 Lake Landing Drive, Lottsburg. Tickets are $45 and by advance sales only. Purchase tickets at Lilian Lumber Home Center, Jett’s Hardware, R.W.’s Sport Shop, or from any Smith Point Sea Rescue member.
The menu will include raw and steamed oysters, clam chowder, hot dogs, soft drinks and coffee. Beer, wine and oyster knives will be sold for an additional fee.
Widows support
A Space for Healing, Widows Support Group will meet from 1-4 p.m. on second Fridays at Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville.
Come for the support and camaraderie of others, enjoy fellowship, games, light snacks and beverages.
Tea Paw-ty
Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock, will host a Tea Paw-ty to benefit the Northern Neck Partners for Pets (NNPP) at 2 p.m. March 14.
Tickets are $40 each at Chesapeake Bank; NNPP, 790 Devils Bottom Road, Lancaster; or northernneckpartnersforpets.org.
Photo Group
The RAL Photo Group meets at 10 a.m. on third Mondays at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
New members of all skill levels welcome. RAL membership is not required. Contact Marty Hill at isnap0824@gmail.com or 450-8792.
Charity event
A dinner to benefit the Shriners Children’s Hospital will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 20 at Lancaster. Union Masonic Lodge #88, 48 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Speaker Kurt Muse will present “A Voice for Liberty.” Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets, email granite82@live.com, call or text 296-9641.
Senior crafting
36 North Arts and Crafts, 36 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, will host Senior Crafting Day, beginning at 2:30 p.m. on first Thursdays. Call 577-4204 to sign up.
Beekeepers
The Northern Neck Beekeepers Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on second Mondays at Heathsville United Methodist Church,39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville.
Rotary meetings
The Northern Neck Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays at River Counties Community Foundation, 834 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Those interested in the speaker topics or Rotary are welcome.
Post 86
American Legion Adams Post 86 meets at 5 p.m. on third Tuesdays at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Bluegrass Festival
The Gloucester Moose Family Center, 6565 Moose Drive, Gloucester, will present the 12th annual Bluegrass Festival from noon-9 p.m. March 28. The roster includes County Seat, 1 and 5 p.m.; Solid Rock, 2 and 6 p.m.; Rappahannock Crossing, 3 and 7 p.m.; and Code Blue, 4 and 8 p.m.
Admission is $25 by advance ticket at the Lodge, or 366-7635. Proceeds benefit the VCU Massey Cancer Research and The Children’s Cancer Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
Casino Night
The Friends of Northumberland Public Library will host a Western Casino Night fundraiser from 6-8:30 p.m. March 28 at the Mallard Bay Clubhouse, 303 Mallard Bay Drive, Heathsville. Barbecue, casino games and a raffle will be featured.
Tickets are $100 each. Proceeds will benefit the library’s programs and children’s events. Tickets are available at the library. Western wear is encouraged.
benefit gala
The annual Diamonds & Denim gala and auction will be held April 25 at Healthy Harvest Food Bank, 55 Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Doors will open at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $75 each and include beer, wine, signature drinks, dinner, dessert and entertainment. Purchase tickets at www.hhfb.org.
Beach music
Concerts By The Bay will present The Holiday Band at 3 p.m. April 26 at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. The group will perform “Good ‘Ole Beach Music.”
Tickets are $30 at the door, or www.concertsbythebay.org. Students with ID free. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.
