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RICHMOND COUNTY—Purities & Absurdities, a thirteen-and-a-half foot tall sculpture by John Latell of Weems, recently was installed at Menokin Artscape as part of the historical landmark’s celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.  Latell is one of three sculptors showing at Menokin Artscape through September 2027. The two other participating sculptors...

LANCASTER—The Rappahannock River Yacht Club (RRYC) will host its annual Halloween Spooktacular decorated boat parade on October 17. The parade will follow the same format as in previous years, reported Joseph Hotard. Boats will gather on the Eastern Branch of Carter Creek off Custom Yacht Service for a 4:30 p.m....

NORTHUMBERLAND—Wicomico Parish Episcopal Church, 5191 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church, will hold Market Day from 8 a.m.-noon October 17. “Market Day is a wonderful annual event at our church, bringing together parishioners and community members for a morning of finds, fellowship and fun,” said steering committee member Jennifer Fletcher.  At Market...

LANCASTER—This fall, cyclists from across the Mid-Atlantic are invited to discover a side of the Northern Neck that is best experienced on two wheels. River Ride 2026, presented by Chesapeake Bank, will take place October 10. Riders will depart from Kilmarnock, to explore a landscape of winding wooded lanes, quiet...

LANCASTER—The Town of Kilmarnock and Chesapeake Bank will present Movies on the Half Shell Stage, a free outdoor family viewing experience, through December at Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. The movies will begin at sunset, said community development coordinator Emilie J. Webster. Upcoming movies will include October 8,...

LANCASTER—Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital (RGH) will host its annual Power of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. October 12 at White Stone Church of the Nazarene, 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone. The free community event brings people together for an evening of education, encouragement and support. Survivors, caregivers, loved ones...

MIDDLESEX––The Quilters of the Middlesex County Woman’s Club have finished another beautiful quilt! The red, white and blue colors honor the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Raffle tickets are on sale now ($1 each or six for $5) and the winner will be announced on Saturday, November 7 at the...

The 69th annual Urbanna Oyster Festival, the area’s largest fall festival, takes center stage on Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7. As always, there’ll be food, bands, dancing, waterfront exhibits, crafts, boats, the queen crowning, oyster shucking contest, and two parades. The streets of Urbanna will be lined with food vendors vying for...

LANCASTER—The 31st annual Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta is set for October 2 through 4 on the Rappahannock River off Carter Creek and Irvington. This event, one of the largest races in the southern Chesapeake Bay, raises funds for two local Hospice organizations —Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck and...

NORTHUMBERLAND—The Rappahannock Concert Association (RCA) will present Sound Impact at 7:30 p.m. October 3 at the Performing Arts Theater at Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville. Admission is by season subscription, or $35. Tickets are a free for students. Purchase tickets at rappahannock.org, 1-888-210-6006, or the door. Founded in 2013,...