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Entertainment center opening is postponed

LANCASTER—Folks will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the Compass Entertainment Complex at 100 Entertainment Drive, Pitman’s Corner. Compass Entertainment Complex, a multiscreen movie theater and family entertainment center, was on schedule for grand opening in late Spring. Then COVID-19 happened. While local construction was permitted to continue on...

Deltaville Maritime Park-Holly Point Nature Park reshuffles concert schedule

by Don Richeson Deltaville’s popular “Groovin’ in the Park” summer concert series has been delayed due to COVID-19 concerns, but a partial new schedule was recently announced. The concerts are on selected Saturday evenings through September. They are outdoors on the grounds of the Deltaville Maritime Museum at 287 Jackson...

Brent and Becky’s offering spring tours of their gardens

The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s are open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. They are located at 7900 Daffodil Lane in Gloucester. Contact them at 693-3966, ext. 108 or www.thebulbshoppe.com. For information regarding these events and to see future events, visit www.thebulbshoppe.com.  Their spring garden tours continue at 1-3...

Deltaville nature park will have its “Groovin” concerts when restrictions are rescinded

The Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park in Deltaville occupy a site cherished by many area residents for its popular “Groovin’ in the Park” summer outdoor music series. This year’s season had been expected to open with a concert at its usual first Saturday in May time,...

Music by the River to open July 11 at Belle Isle State Park

LANCASTER—The Friends of Belle Isle State Park recently delayed the opening of the 2020 Music by the River series. The family-friendly outdoor concerts are staged in the waterfront picnic area at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Pending the relaxation of existing COVID-19 restrictions, the series will...

Hiking Chilton Woods State Forest

by Kevin Howe -  Chilton Woods State Forest is one of many natural treasures in the Northern Neck. Located off Mary Ball Road on Field Trial Road, it is about five miles north of Lively in Lancaster County. One of 25 Virginia State Forests, the Northern Neck is lucky and proud...

Area wineries and breweries continue to serve customers

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi -  A normal Friday night at Good Luck Cellars in Kilmarnock looks like a porch party, 30 to 50 folks listening to music, chatting, picnicking and sipping wine. These days it looks a lot different. Tasting room manager James Garnett says business is steady, however. Now his Friday...

Thinking small: Local markets are filling gaps in food supply

by Jackie Nunnery -  While a paper product shortage consumed much attention in the early stages of the stay-at-home orders, area shoppers have since seen grocery store shelves nearly depleted of fresh produce and meat. The COVID-19 virus has forced closures at some of the nation’s largest meat processing plants...

Market Days moves to drive-thru model

YORKTOWN — Farmers markets are essential to their communities, especially during times of uncertainty, according to Gail Whittaker, York County Public Affairs information officer. That’s why York County, based on recommendations from the governor’s office, the Virginia Farmers Market Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Virginia...

Uncertainty and hope mark beginning of the crab season

by Larry Chowning -  Virginia’s commercial crab pot season opened on March 17 but coronavirus has local seafood businesses and crabbers wondering what type of crab market this season will bring.    There are three crab markets for watermen within the state’s crab fishery. Watermen working crab pots supply female (sooks)...