Genealogical society meeting
The Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11. This meeting will feature a roundtable discussion to share queries and details about family research.
To receive an invitation for this virtual meeting, email mpaaghs.va@gmail.com or call 651-8753.
Steamboat talk
The Second Saturday Speaker Series will continue April 11 at the Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., the program will follow from 2-3:30 p.m. Larry Chowning will present “How Steamboats Shaped the Northern Neck.”
Light refreshments will be served. Admission is by season subscription, or $10. Tickets can be purchased at steamboateramuseum.org.
Poetry Collective
The LCL Poetry Collective, an intermediate-level poetry group, meets on third Wednesdays through May at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. The group will next meet at 6 p.m. April 15.
The guest poet/speaker will be Dr. Allener M. Baker-Rogers. She will discuss “What’s in A Poem and Why We Write Them-Life’s Reflections.”
Photo Group
The Rappahannock Art League Photo Group seeks new members of all levels who wish to improve their skills. The Photo Group meets at 10 a.m. on third Mondays at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
RAL membership is not required. Contact Marty Hill at isnap0824@gmail.com or 450-8792.
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.
SAR luncheon
The Richard Henry Lee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Bayne Conference Center, Historic Christ Church, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Lunch will begin at noon.
Virginia SAR membership secretary Gary Dunaway will speak on the formation of representative government in Jamestown. The lunch fee is $20. For reservations, contact Stu Kramer, 366-1277, or stukramer@gmail.com.
RCA show
The Rappahannock Concert Association will present the Glenn Miller Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. April 18 at the Performing Arts Theater, Northumberland County School Complex, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville.
Admission is by season subscription, or $35. Purchase tickets at rappahannockconcerts.org, 1-888-210-8006, or the door.
Country doctor
The Northumberland County Historical Society (NCHS) on April 19 will host Tales by a Country Doctor with Dr. W. Emory Lewis.
The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Ball Memorial Library and Museum, 86 Back Street, Heathsville.
Membership drive
American Legion Post 86 recently announced a membership drive and fellowship event from noon-2 p.m. April 21 at Nacho Average Brewpub, 41 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.
Members will receive free food and a drink. Veterans can join at the door. If the fee is a barrier, Post 86 will cover it for any veteran who wishes to join under the “No Veteran Left Behind” initiative.
