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York County Public Affairs office recently announced an opportunity to showcase artistic talent. The 2025 Art at the River Juried Art Show will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown. Applications are due February 1, reported public information officer Gail Whittaker. Competition divisions include painting (watercolors,...

LANCASTER—Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington, will launch the 2025 Second Saturday Speaker Series at 2 p.m. January 11. On January 11, the museum will welcome Greg Kirkbride for his presentation, “America’s Tall Ship - the Coast Guard Barque EAGLE.” Commander Kirkbride, a graduate of the U.S. Coast...

NORTHUMBERLAND—The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum recently announced the 2025 Winter Lecture Series. Sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department, 119 Main Street, Reedville. The series will open Monday, January 13, with “Fish Tales” by fish boat model maker Eddie Rittenhouse. He will share tales and what...

Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) is showcasing Zumba, Senior Yoga, Floor Yoga and Belly Dance classes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Stewart Building, 6382 Main St., Gloucester. All sessions are free, but pre-registration is required as soon as possible at https://secure.rec1.com/VA/gloucester-county-va/catalog. Senior...

LANCASTER—The Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 14th annual “all you can eat shrimp and oyster dinner” on February 1 at the Lively Firehouse, 5170 Mary Ball Road, Lively. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and may...

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CORRECTION: The correct date for the annual Jackson Creek Christmas Cruise event in Deltaville, is Friday Dec. 13, rain or shine. A previous version listed the date as Dec. 6. We apologize for the mixup. MIDDLESEX––There are still tickets available for the annual Jackson Creek Christmas Cruise event in Deltaville,...

NORTHUMBERLAND—St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Heathsville has held its annual Oysters & Oldies Christmas Oyster Roast since 2007. The popular community event draws hundreds from across the Northern Neck and beyond to enjoy local, wild caught oysters roasted over oak fires or freshly shucked with a selection of classic...

Years ago, general stores and post offices were both a mainstay and a way of life in Mathews County. Much like other localities in Virginia, they were gathering spots and epicenters for each of the little communities within the county, and as time passed, almost every one of them...

LANCASTER—Ticket sales for The Lancaster Players comedy, “On the Farce Day of Christmas,” are underway. “There’s already a ‘buzz’ about the show,” said president Luke Rawls. “Inquiries and advance group tickets are keeping us busy.” Tickets are $30, and groups of 15 or more receive a 10% discount when tickets are...