Poppy sales
Members of Kilmarnock American Legion Post 86 and Unit 86 Auxiliary will distribute poppies from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 26, at Tri-Star Supermarket, 81 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance, honoring veterans.
Pig pickin’
The Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department on June 3 will present 2023 Pig Pickin’ on the Point at Buzzards Point Marina, 468 Buzzard Point Road, Reedville. Tickets are $50 for adults, $20 for ages 8-12, free for those younger than 8. Gates will open at 1 p.m. A boat docking contest will begin at 2 p.m. Food will be served beginning at 4 p.m. En’Novation will play from 5:30-9:30 p.m. For tickets, call 453-4100, email info@Fairfieldsfire.com or message Facebook.
Shoreline basics
The Northern Neck Master Gardeners Shoreline Evaluation Program will offer “Shoreline Basics: 10 Essentials Every Waterfront Homeowner Needs to Know” at 2 p.m. June 9 at the Helen and Tayloe Murphy Hall, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross; and 2 p.m. June 15 at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. To register for either session, call the Virginia Cooperative Extension Lancaster County Office at 462-5780.
Hobo Mariners
The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville, will host a Concert by the Creek from 6-9 p.m. June 17 featuring The Hobo Mariners. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside coolers will be permitted. To serve as a sponsor or volunteer, contact office@rfmuseum. org.