Antique appraisals
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock will host an antique appraisal event from 1-3 p.m. today, September 24, at Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Participants may bring up to two antiques or collectibles for appraisal by Henry Lane Hull of Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals. Light refreshments will be served.
Chorale rehearsals
The Chesapeake Chorale rehearsals for the 2026 holiday concert season are at 7 p.m. Mondays at Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock, through November.
Auditions are not required. Concerts will be held December 5 at Lancaster Elementary School and December 6 at St. Clare Walker Middle School. The Chorale also will present music for Holly and the Ivy at December 7 at Historic Christ Church & Museum.
Books Alive
The Friends of Northumberland Public Library will host a Books Alive reception at 5 p.m. Friday, September 25, at NPL, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Author Mark Huffman will discuss his new book, The Last Tide.
Daffodil forum
The Gloucester Daffodil Club (GDC) will host the American Daffodil Society (ADS) Middle Atlantic Region Fall Forum from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. October 24 at the Fine Arts museum of Gloucester, 6894 Main Street, Gloucester. In addition to speakers on a variety of daffodil topics, the event will include receptions, garden tours, a boutique and tastings from Daffodils and Delicacies, Divine Dining.
The forum is open to anyone interested in learning more about daffodils. Registration, fees and more details can be found at www.gloucesterdaffodilclub.com. The registration deadline is October 1.
Boots & Barbecue
The Northern Neck Land Conservancy will hold Boots and Barbecue from 1-4 p.m. October 3 at Lawson Bay Farm, 326 Lawson Bay Road, White Stone.
The event will offer fried oysters, barbecue buffet, music, exhibitors, demonstrations and tours of the historic home. Tickets are $75. Purchase tickets at nnconserve.org.
On Stage
Tickets are on sale for the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts 2026-27 On Stage season at the Lancaster High School Auditorium & Performing Arts Center, 100 Visionary Way, Irvington. Shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. The season will open September 26 with the Virginia Symphony.
Season subscriptions are $200 at www.rappahannockfoundation.org, or 438-5555. Single event tickets are $45 each. Students younger than 15 may attend free with a paying adult, and reserved seating. Email admin@rfaonstage.com, or call.
