Ongoing
Mondays
Babygarten, 10:30 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Mahjong, 1-4 p.m., Woman’s Club of White Stone, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Text 436-7144 to reserve a table.
Yoga with Anna Pomaska, 5-6:15 p.m., Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 831-233-1787.
LCL In Stitches, 5 p.m., Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Knitting, crocheting.
Bingo, 6-9 p.m., Ice House Brewery & Kitchen, 119 Monroe Bay Ave., Colonial Beach.
Zumba, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Page Middle School, 5198 TC Walker Road, Gloucester. 693-1264.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad building, 17684 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. 815-9507.
Information Intoxication Trivia, 7-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m., Muse Pizzeria & Arcade, 101 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
Tuesdays
Indoor pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Tom Carter Memorial Gymnasium, 2911 General Puller Highway, Cooks Corner. 758-0057.
Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon, Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Storytime, 10 a.m., Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville.
Mahjong Players Club, 1-4 p.m., Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.
Yappy Hour, 4-7 p.m., Colonial Buzz Espresso & Wine Bar, 234 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Beach. Bring your dogs.
Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism Free Flow Yoga, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Whitcomb Lodge, 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester. 693-2355.
Yoga, 5:45 p.m., Urbanna United Methodist Church, 221 Marston Avenue, Urbanna. 758-5308.
Wednesdays
Walk with Ease Program, 9-10 a.m., 6382 Main Street, Gloucester, 693-2355.
Storytime, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Chair Yoga with Anna Pomaska, 2:15-3:30 p.m., Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 831-233-1787.
Wine Down Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Circa 1892, 106 Hawthorn Street, Colonial Beach.
Thursdays
Indoor pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Tom Carter Memorial Gymnasium, 2911 General Puller Highway, Cooks Corner. 758-0057.
Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon, Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Arts In the Middle (AIM) “Arts at the Point” pop-up gallery exhibits open, 1-5 p.m., 17410 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. 695-4585.
Mahjong, 1 p.m., Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-0056.
LCL Creative Writing Group, 6 p.m., Lancaster Community Library 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Line Dancing, 6-8 p.m., Oak Grove VFD, 121 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach. Registration, 6 p.m. for first time attendees. Class, 6:30-8 p.m. $6.
Trivia Thursdays, 7-10 p.m., Ice House Brewery & Kitchen, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach.
Trivia With Cole, 7 p.m., Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 529-1042.
Thinkers & Drinkers, 7 p.m., The Office Bar & Grille, 4115 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. 993-7266.
Fridays
Tai Chi, 9-10 a.m., Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 831-233-1786.
Yoga with Anna Pomaska, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 831-233-1787.
Alphabet Soup, 11-11:30 a.m., Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Arts In the Middle (AIM) “Arts at the Point” pop-up gallery exhibits open, 1-5 p.m., 17410 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. 695-4585.
Mahjong, 1 p.m., Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Beer & Bingo, 7 p.m., Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 529-1042.
Saturdays
Indoor pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Tom Carter Memorial Gymnasium, 2911 General Puller Highway, Cooks Corner. 758-0057.
Arts In the Middle (AIM) “Arts at the Point” pop-up gallery exhibits open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 17410 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. 695-4585.
Sundays
Sangria Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Grace Church Yard Sale, 1-3 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
APRIL
Thursday, April 25
Line Dancing, 6-8 p.m., Oak Grove VFD, 121 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach. Registration, 6 p.m. for first time attendees. Class, 6:30-8 p.m. $6.
Paint Night – Rainy Day Flowers, 6-8 p.m., RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Juli Schuszler. $35 members, $40 others. Register at ral@ralartcenter.com.
Thinkers & Drinkers Trivia, 7:30 p.m., The Office Bar & Grille, 4115 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. 993-7266.
Friday, April 26
Heritage Arts Class-Beginning Woodturning, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Project: turning a handle for one of several kitchen tools, such as an ice cream scoop, bottle opener or wine bottle stopper. Instructors: Tavern Woodworkers Guild. $80, plus $5-$25 material fee, depending on selected kitchen tool. Register at www.RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377. Class is full; sign-up for waiting list.
Shark Tooth Necklace Class, 2-3 p.m., Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 per person. $7 parking fee. 493-8821.
Bingo, 3:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Shrimp and Barbecue Dinner Dance, 5-9 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. 776-7200.
The Wild Life Of Belle Isle, 5-6 p.m., Campground Bath House, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.
A Deadly Draw: A Monte Carlo Mystery, 6-8 p.m., Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Costumes encouraged. Must RSVP. Tickets: $75, including drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres. 435-1729.
Welcome Fire, 6:30-8 p.m., Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 per person. $7 parking fee. 493-8821.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 6:30 p.m., opening night gala, Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $40 adult, $27 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
Saturday, April 27
Crab Crawl Fun/RunWalk 5K, on-site registration 7-7:45 a.m., race time 8 a.m. Bethany Baptist Church, 16256 Richmond Road, Callao. Sponsor: Callao Hometown Community Association. Registration: adults $30 advance, $35 race day, under 12, $15 advance, $20 race day. Advance registration deadline: April 19. Checks payable to CHCA, P0 Box 17, Callao, VA 22435. Contacts: Lisa Deitz, 529-6265, or Debbie Newsome, 529-7225. Registration forms available at gocallaova.org.
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water St., Yorktown. Enjoy spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks and a fantastic variety of vendors and artists. Rain or shine. 757-890-5900.
Rapp River Run, check-in 8:30 a.m., run begins 9 a.m. Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Sponsor: Friends of Belle Isle. $30 adults, $15 for ages 17 and younger. $5 parking fee. Register at runsignup.com/race/va/lancaster/rappriverrun. Race information available at belleislestateparkfriends.org.
Holly Point Farmers Market, Car Show and Model Guild Model Boat Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. 776-7200.
Women on Target Clinic, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., Middlesex Shooting Sports Club, 1860 Twiggs Ferry Road, Hartfield, 694-9771.
Dog & Jog, 9-11 a.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.
Great Kilmarnock Find, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Town Centre Park, 150 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Community yard sale. Vendor fee: $10 per space. Vendor applications: Kilmarnockva.com. Vendor paperwork and fees due by April 19.
Gourding With Greer, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Arts Center of Montross, 14961 Kings Highway, Montross. Project: Birdhouses. $55. Register at theartscenterofmontross.com.
Spring Fling Boat Show & Flea Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron. Boats, boating equipment or services, crafts, jewelry, gifts, clothing, tools, household items.
A Flow Of Passion, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4 p.m. Shakti Yoga, 234 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. 30-minute yoga presentations, vendors. truequeent@gmail.com.
Artfully Crafted! In Kilmarnock, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Steptoe’s District, Kilmarnock. Shop boutiques, artisan stores, galleries, on street art vendors.
Snake Feeding, noon-1 p.m., Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.
Community BBQ Bash, noon-4 p.m., 34 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Sponsor: The Island Church. Meals: choice of barbecue chicken or pork, two side dishes (macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, or baked beans), rolls, beverage. $25 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger. Purchase tickets at Miss Mary Seafood, White Stone, or Tri-Star Supermarket and Chesapeake Bank, Kilmarnock. Music by Ray Pittman Band, fire trucks on display. Bay Blessings Cookbooks for sale, bake sale featuring items from the cookbook.
Monster Truck Show and Bud Break Festival, 1 p.m., Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove, 854 Dunbrooke Road, Tappahannock. 238-5544.
Mens Fashion Show, 1 p.m., Palestine Lodge 1434 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Queen Esther Baptist Church Women’s Ministry. $25.
Learn To Create Art With Scratchboard, 1-4 p.m., The Arts Center of Montross, 14961 Kings Highway, Montross. Instructor: Lonnie Harkins. $50. Register at theartscenterofmontross.com.
Owl Pellet Detective, 2-3 p.m., Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $2 per pellet. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.
Diamonds & Denim Gala/Auction, 4-9 p.m., Healthy Harvest Food Bank Warehouse, 55 Commerce Parkway, Warsaw. $75 includes beer, wine, signature drinks, dinner, dessert, music by The Haus Band, silent auction. Purchase tickets at hhfb.org.
Night At The Museum: A Children’s Program, 5-9 p.m., Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Ages 7-12. Viewing “A Night at the Museum,” pizza party, games, craft. $25. Online registration required, steamboateramuseum.org. 438-6888.
Second Chance Prom, 5-10 p.m., Monroe Bay Winery Strawbale Barn, 4786 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach. $45 by April 15, $55 April 15-April 25; $75 April 26 and 27. Tickets include music and dinner. There will be a cash bar. Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-chance-prom-tickets-854917761037.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 7:30 p.m., Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adult, $17 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
Owl Prowl, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Machicomoco State Park trailhead, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. 642-2419.
Sunday, April 28
Fossil Hike, 9-10 a.m., Big Meadow Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.
Monster Truck Show and Bud Break Festival, 1 p.m., Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove, 854 Dunbrooke Road, Tappahannock. 238-5544.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 3 p.m., Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adult, $17 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
English Tea, 3-5 p.m., Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: Friends of Northumberland Public Library. Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets at the library.
MAY
Wednesday, May 1
Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning, 10 a.m.-noon, Historic Christ Church and Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Course: Virginia in the 18th Century. Instructor: Robert Teagle. Continues May 8 and 15. $35. Advance registration, tuition payment required. www.rappahannock.edu/rill, 333-6730.
After School Club, 3-5. p.m., Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Grades 1-5. Board games, Legos, science experiments, snacks and homework. Pre-registration required, forms at the library or nplibraryva.org.
Thursday, May 2
Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning, 1-3 p.m., Rappahannock Community College Kilmarnock Center, 447 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Course: Wallace Stegner on Memory and Aging. Instructor: Gail Kenna. Continues May 9, 16, 23. $40. Advance registration, tuition payment required. www.rappahannock.edu/rill, 333-6730.
LCL Creative Writing Group, 6 p.m., Lancaster Community Library 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Friday, May 3
Plein Air Unleashed outdoor painting event reception, 6 p.m., Deltaville Community Association building, 17147 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. 232-3169.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 7:30 p.m., Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adult, $17 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
Saturday, May 4
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water St., Yorktown. Enjoy spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks and a fantastic variety of vendors and artists. Rain or shine. 757-890-5900.
Dog Day, 8 a.m.-noon, Colonial Beach Yacht Center, 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Beach.
Brain Tumor Awareness Ride, 9-11 a.m., Peddlers Market, 501 Euclid Avenue, Colonial Beach. $20, passengers $10. Ride through Northern Neck countryside, end at Ice House Marina.
Irvington Farmers Market, 9 a.m., Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Distinctive Bazaar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Bakery, yard sale with garden tools, as well as household, gift and seasonal items. Cash or check only.
Heritage Arts Class-Blacksmithing 101, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Project: basic instruction to create metal projects. Instructors: Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild. $120, supplies included. Register at www.RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.
Mathews May Faire Festival, 9:30 a.m., Main Street, Mathews, 725-3983.
Botanical Art In Stitches, 10 a.m.-noon, The Arts Center of Montross, 14961 Kings Highway, Montross. $30. Register at theartscenterofmontross.com.
Vendor Market At Hall’s, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 3895 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach.
Opening Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Northern Neck Farm Museum, 12705 Northumberland Highway, Horse Head. Exhibits, demonstrations. Free admission.
Opening Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morattico Waterfront Museum, 6584 Morattico Road, Morattico. Commemorative ceremony, exhibits, food (noon-1 p.m.), music, village tours, Rocks to Gems and Crystals, Friends of Belle Isle State Park, model boat builder George Shelton, artist Debra Howard-20th anniversary print.
Blues, Brews & BBQ, 12:30 p.m., Yorktown Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. 757-877-2933.
Annual Meeting, 4 p.m., Historic Christ Church and Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Guest speaker: The Right Rev. Mark Stevenson.
Black, White & Bling, 5-10 p.m., Chesapeake Academy, 107 Steamboat Road, Irvington. Annual auction gala. Advance tickets, $125 per person includes food, beverages. Online bidding for silent auction begins April 20. www.chesapeakeacademy.org.
Derby Day, 5-7:30 p.m., Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. $50, includes View Room and Croquet Lawn gathering, appetizers, bluegrass music and welcome bubbles. Best hat contest for men and women. tidesinn.com, 438-5000.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 7:30 p.m., Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adult, $17 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
Sunday, May 5
Let’s Go Orienteering, 10-11 a.m., Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.
Cinco de Mayo, 12:30-7 p.m., Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove, 5178 Richmond Highway, Tappahannock. 238-5544.
Let’s Go On An Archery Adventure, 1-3 p.m., Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.
Safe Boating Course, 1-5 p.m., Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron Classroom, Chesapeake Commons, 453C North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Covers the requirements for a Virginia Safe Boating Card plus boating in adverse conditions, handling medical emergencies, dealing with mechanical problems, towing, trailering, anchoring. $25. Register at seo@abcnnk.org or call NNSPS classroom at 577-4324. Continues May 11.
Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Kayaking 101, 2-4 p.m., Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester, 693-1264.
NNK 250 2024 Signature Speaker Series, 2 p.m., The Lodge at Cat Point Creek, 2570 Newland Road, Warsaw. Speaker: Chief Anne Richardson. Topic: Indigenous Perspectives on the Northern Neck and Power of Place.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 3 p.m., Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adult, $17 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
Blessing Of The Fleet, 3:30 p.m., boat parade begins, 4 p.m. service. Morris-Fisher Factory Tall Stack, Omega Protein, 610 Menhaden Road, Reedville. On Cockrell Creek. Sponsors: Omega Protein and Street Mary’s Episcopal Church.
Monday, May 6
Chicken Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post #117, 39 School Street, Reedville. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, choice of vegetables, salad, roll, dessert, drink. $12 adults, $6 ages 12 and younger, at the door.
Game Night – The Price Is Right, 6-7:30 p.m. Ice House Brewery & Kitchen, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach.
May 6-7
Understanding Design & Composition, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Doug Mock. $150 members, $175 others. Register at ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
Wednesday, May 8
Homeschool Park Adventures, 10 a.m.-noon, Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester, 693-2355.
After School Club, 3-5 p.m., Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Grades 1-5. Board games, Legos, science experiments, snacks and homework. Pre-registration required, forms at the library or nplibraryva.org.
Thursday, May 9
A Walk On The Wild Side, 9-11 a.m., Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Theme: Bird Migration. $5 parking fee. Pre-registration requested, 462-5030.
Coffee-time Sip & Paint, 12:30-3 p.m., Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Project: Birds, Butterflies and Blooms. Instructor: Celeste Johnston. $35, plus a $5 material fee. Equipment provided. Register at www.RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.
Lancaster By The Bay Chamber Of Commerce Golf Classic, 12:30 p.m., shotgun start. The Golden Eagle Golf Course, 364 Clubhouse Road, Irvington. Four person captain’s choice. Contact: Sydney Walters, 435-6092.
Bees and Pollinators Talk, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Beaverdam Park, 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester, 693-2355.
Friday, May 10
Second Friday Art Walk, 6-9 p.m., Colonial Beach.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 7:30 p.m., Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adult, $17 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
Saturday, May 11
Country Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Lancaster Union Lodge #88, 48 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. $12, ages 6 and younger, eat free. All you can eat menu: scrambled eggs (fried eggs on request), pancakes (blueberry and plain), biscuits, sausage gravy, sausage links, bacon, cheesy grits, home fried potatoes, fried apples, warm syrup, fruit cocktail, coffee, tea, juice, milk. Orders to go also.
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water St., Yorktown. Enjoy spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks and a fantastic variety of vendors and artists. Rain or shine. 757-890-5900.
Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-0056.
Urbanna Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Taber Park, 429 Bonner Street, Urbanna. 758-2613.
Treasure Trove Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-0056.
Kinsale Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Village of Kinsale.
Heritage Arts Class-Sourdough for Beginners, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Instructor: Barbara Hoxsie. $60. Equipment and supplies included. Register at www.RHHTFoundationInc.org, or 580-3377.
Wine Thyme -Stratford Hall Spring Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Food, beverages, music, vendors, history. Tickets: $20 purchased through May 9; $30 day of, $10 ages 7-12, free ages 6 and younger. Tent rentals, $325. Purchase tickets at stratfordhall.org.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 3 p.m., Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adult, $17 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
Sunday, May 12
Fossil Hunting Excursion, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. $40 adults, $35 ages 8-13. Purchase tickets at stratfordhall.org.
“The Diary Of Anne Frank,” 3 p.m., Westmoreland Players theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adult, $17 student. Purchase tickets at westmorelandplayers.org, or 529-9345.
Monday, May 13
Beginner Crafts: Repurposed Books For Storage, 11 a.m.-noon, Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach. Materials provided. Register at librarypoint.org.
Tuesday, May 14
Try It Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., RAL Art Center, 19 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Project: May Flowers. Instructor: Gloria Gifford. $35 members, $40 others. Register at ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
Cinema Night, 4-6 p.m., Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach. Movie: “Theatre Camp.”
May 14-15
Plein Air Painting Workshop, Menokin, TBA, 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw. Instructor: Nana Gail Lauer. Prep for Paint Menokin. In conjunction with The Arts Center of Montross. Fees, supply lists, daily schedules and registration: theartscenterofmontross.com.
Wednesday, May 15
Changemakers Book Group, 2:30-3:30 p..m., Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Book: “Mary Churchill’s War,” by Mary Churchill and Emma Soames.
After School Club, 3-5.m., Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Grades 1-5. Board games, Legos, science experiments, snacks and homework. Pre-registration required, forms at the library or nplibraryva.org.
May 15-17
Paint Menokin Plein Air, TBA, Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw. In conjunction with The Arts Center of Montross. Fees, supply lists, daily schedules and registration: theartscenterofmontross.com.
Thursday, May 16
Cooper Book Group, 3-4 p.m., Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.
Poke Bowl Class For Two, 6 p.m., Zoll Vineyards, 10309 Vineyard Road, Dutton. $50. Purchase tickets at zollvineyards.com.
Friday, May 17
Wine, Balloons and Tunes, 4 p.m., Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove, 5178 Richmond Highway, Tappahannock. 238-5544.
Hatchery Tour and Tasting, 5-7:30 p.m., tours every half hour, The Hatchery Oyster Eatery, 425 Callis Wharf Road, Grimstead, 725-3046.
Books Alive, 5-7 p.m., Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: Friends of Northumberland Public Library. Guest Author: Wayatt Garland. Book: “A History of Northumberland County.”
Saturday, May 18
Tour de Chesapeake bicycle event, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thomas Hunter Middle School, 387 Church Street in Mathews. 725-4229.
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water St., Yorktown. Enjoy spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks and a fantastic variety of vendors and artists. Rain or shine. 757-890-5900.
Boot Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Irvington Town Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Community yard sale.
National Kids To Park Day — Young Paleontologist, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.
Tappahannock Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cross and Prince streets in Tappahannock in Essex County. Ripe, in-season fruits and vegetables, freshly picked from local farms, handmade crafts, including jewelry, art, candles, woodwork and textile goods, freshly baked breads and desserts, potted plants, local meat and eggs and lots more. Every third Saturday of the month through November. 443-3336.
B.C. United Outreach, “I Am Enough” Girls Conference, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Holly Knoll, 3201 Leadership Drive, Gloucester, 757-817-2411.
Kids Craft Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Court Circle, Gloucester, 693-2355.
Heathsville Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Flower show arranged by the Chesapeake Bay Garden Club.
National Kids To Parks Day — Butterfly Safari, 11 a.m.-noon, Car Top Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.
Kinsale Market Wine Tasting, noon-4 p.m., Kinsale Market, 11 Steamboat Landing, Kinsale. $8.
20th Anniversary Preakness Party, 4-7 p.m., Shandy Hall on the Rappahannock River near Warsaw. Sponsor: Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, best hat and most dapper contest. $100 per guest. For tickets, call 333-6707 or visit www.rappahannock.edu/preaknessparty.
Monday, May 20
LCL Book Group, 2-3 p.m., Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Book: “The Heaven And Earth Grocery Store,” by James McBride.
Thursday, May 23
May Paint Night, 6-8 p.m., RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Project: Robin’s Egg Blue. Instructor: Juli Schuszler. $35 members, $40 others. Register at ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
Friday, May 24
Heritage Arts Class-Water Reflections, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Instructor: Janet Hockman. $45. Equipment and supplies included. Register at www.RHHTFoundationInc.org, or 580-3377.
Wedding Cake Decorating Class, 6 p.m., Zoll Vineyards, 10309 Vineyard Road, Dutton. $100. Purchase tickets at zollvineyards.com.
Saturday, May 25
Kinsale Market First Anniversary, all day. Kinsale Market, 11 Steamboat Landing, Kinsale. Activities: The Sizzle 5K Run, 7:30-10 a.m., $30, register at kinsalemarket.com; Burning up The Keys-Dueling Piano Party, 6-9 p.m., $25, buy tickets at kinsalemarket.com.
Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water St., Yorktown. Enjoy spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks and a fantastic variety of vendors and artists. Rain or shine. 757-890-5900.
St. Stephen’s Strawberry Festival, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Over 100 craft exhibitors and vendors, 1,200 homemade strawberry shortcakes, 1,000 quarts of fresh strawberries, plant sale, bake sale, music, kid’s activities, face painting, silent auction.
Red Devil Run 5K/1 Mile Fund Run & Walk, 9 a.m.-noon, Dream Fields, 1385 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. To benefit Lancaster Elementary School. $10 to register three or more. 462-5100.
Heritage Arts Class-Decorative Wood Burning, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Instructor: Penny Mace. $60, plus $10 material fee payable to the instructor. Register at www.RHHTFoundationInc.org, or 580-3377.
Community Coffee, 8-10 a.m., Morattico Waterfront Museum, 6584 Morattico Road, Morattico.
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day
Urbanna Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., Urbanna Town Marina, 210 Oyster Road, Urbanna. 758-2613.
Memorial Day Service, 11 a.m. music, 11:30 a.m. service, Historic Christ Church and Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Sponsors: Northern Neck Chapter, Military Officrs Association of America, the Foundation for Historic Christ Church Inc., Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock.
Tuesday, May 28
Cinema Night, 4-6 p.m., Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Ave., Colonial Beach. Movie: “Haunted Mansion.”
Friday, May 31
Bingo, 3:30 p.m., Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Hatchery Tour and Tasting, 5-7:30 p.m., tours every half hour, The Hatchery Oyster Eatery, 425 Callis Wharf Road, Grimstead, 725-3046.
Aquaculture Charter Tours from The Hatchery, 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., The Hatchery Oyster Eatery, 425 Callis Wharf Road, Grimstead, 725-3046.
Spray Paint & Sip, 6 p.m., Zoll Vineyards, 10309 Vineyard Road, Dutton. $45. Purchase tickets at zollvineyards.com.
