Rivah Events

To avoid disappointment, call the numbers where indicated to verify dates and times of events.
Use area code 804 unless otherwise listed.

ONGOING

Mondays

  • Mahjong, 1-4 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $5 per person. Text 436-7144 to reserve a table.
  • Computer Class, 3-5 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Bring a laptop, iPad or phone or use a library laptop. Except holidays. 580-5051.
  • Hatha yoga, 5-6 p.m., Middlesex County Woman’s Club’s clubhouse, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. Cost: $12 for drop-ins, $40 for four-class package. 564-2358.
  • LCL In Stitches, 5 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Except holidays.
  • Bingo, 6-9 p.m. Ice House Brewery & Kitchen, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach.
  • Bingo, 7 p.m., Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad building, 17684 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. 815-9507.
  • Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m. Muse Pizzeria & Arcade, 101 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
  • Information Intoxication Trivia, 7-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.

Tuesdays

  • Barre, 8-9 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 56 First Street, White Stone. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.
  • Indoor pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon. Tom Carter Memorial Gymnasium, 2911 General Puller Highway, Cooks Corner. 804-758-0057.
  • Storytime, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 5 and younger.
  • Gentle Flow Yoga, 9:30 a.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. $10. Bring mat, bands, blocks, water.
  • Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
  • Storytime with Mr. Jesse, 11 a.m. King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.
  • Mahjong Players Club, 1-4 p.m. Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.
  • Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Duke’s Deli, 6748 Fox Centre Parkway, Gloucester.
  • Ecstatic Dance Class, 6:45-8 p.m. Studio, Sauna, Spa at The Chesapeake Inn, 246 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 832-7605 or 758-1111.

Wednesdays

  • Yoga Therapy, 8-9 a.m. Rishi Yoga & Wellness, 578 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. 456-8030.
  • Walk In Paint Session, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 36 North Arts & Crafts, 36 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4204.
  • Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
  • Quilting Group, 1 p.m. King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.
  • Wine Down Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Circa 1892, 106 Hawthorn Street, Colonial Beach.
  • Dungeons & Dragons Guild, 5:30-7 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Ages 18 or older. Registration required. Signup at the library, or contact kcoburn@lancasterlibrary.org.
  • Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. Colonial Beach Brewing, 215 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.
  • Sunset Paddle On The Potomac, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Boathouse, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Kayak paddle. Sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A8A92EA7FACE9-64674432-sunset#/ at least 2 days in advance. Parking fee applies, plus $30-$35. Wednesdays in Aug.. Contact: kyle.keister@dcr.virginia.gov, or 493-8821.
  • Line dancing, 7-9 p.m. Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 202 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 241-5562.

Thursdays

  • Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Colonial Beach Fire Department, 312 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Beach.
  • Cardio Dance, 8-9 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 56 First Street, White Stone. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.
  • Yoga, 9-10 a.m. Etudes Ballet School, 56 First Street, White Stone. Details, sign up, etudesballet.com.
  • Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., weather permitting. Forge, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
  • Walk In Paint Session, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 36 North Arts & Crafts, 36 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4204.
  • Gentle Flow Yoga, 9:30 a.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. $10. Bring mat, bands, blocks, water.
  • Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
  • Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
  • Thursday Night Fall Sailboat Race Series, 5 p.m. Yankee Point Yacht Club, 734 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. Pre-registration is required at ypyc.us.
  • Trivia Night, 6 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
  • Northern Neck Ultimate Frisbee Alliance, 5:30 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Most Thursdays. Pick-up games, any skill level, new players welcome.
  • Yoga Therapy, 5:30 p.m. Rishi Yoga & Wellness, 578 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. 456-8030.
  • Trivia Night, 6-8 p.m. Maltese Brewing Company 2, 1685 Tappahannock Boulevard, Tappahannock.
  • Bike Night, 6-9 p.m. High Tides on the Potomac & The Black Pearl Tiki Bar, 205 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
  • Pizza & Trivia, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.
  • Trivia Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. Ice House, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach.
  • Thinkers & Drinkers Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Office Bar & Grille, 4115 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester. 993-7266.

Fridays

  • Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., weather permitting. Forge, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
  • Tai Chi, 9-10 a.m. Fridays, Middlesex Woman’s Club, 202 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 831-233-1786.
  • Card Players Group, 10 a.m. King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.
  • Hatha Yoga, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Fridays, Middlesex Woman’s Club, 202 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 831-233-1787.
  • Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
  • Alphabet Soup, 11-11:30 a.m. Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.
  • Mahjong, 1 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Except holidays.
  • Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. Circa 1892, 106 Hawthorn Street, Colonial Beach.
  • Pizza & Bingo, 5-10 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 529-1042.
  • Campfire Kickoff, 7-8 p.m. Campground A, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Parking fee applies. 493-8821.

Saturdays

  • West Point Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Pavilion at Riverwalk Park, 1000 Chelsea Road, West Point. Stock up on fresh local produce, dairy and meat products, honey, plant seedlings, baked goods, flowers and more. Continues at same time and location most Saturdays through September. 843-3330.
  • Yorktown Market Day, 8 a.m.-noon. Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Most Saturdays. 757-890-5900.
  • Mathews Farmers Market runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is offered on Court Street on the Historic Courthouse Green in Mathews 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through October. Vendors sell fresh vegetables, along with homemade bread and bakery goods, eggs, meat, plants, flowers, handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry and other items. 725-5747.
  • Amish Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2248 Hampton Hall Road, Callao. Produce, baked goods, seasonal flowers, plants, ice cream, donuts.
  • Blacksmith Guild, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., weather permitting. Forge, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
  • Spinners & Weavers Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
  • Peaceful Acres Bakery, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 77 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Baked goods, canned items. Most Saturdays.
  • River Country BBQ, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 77 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Cheese, chicken, pork. Most Saturdays.
  • Reptile Feeding, 1-1:30 p.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Parking fee applies. 493-8821.

Sundays

  • Sangria Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Most Sundays. 435-1416.
  • Reptile Feeding, 1-1:30 p.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Parking fee applies. 493-8821.
  • Grace Church Yard Sale, 1-3 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Except holidays.

AUGUST

Thursday, August 13

  • A Walk On The Wild Side, 9-11 a.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Theme: Summer Flora and Fauna. $5 parking fee. Pre-registration requested, 462-5030.
  • Book Club, 6 p.m. King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.
  • Affirmation With Averelle, 6-9 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. $60 members, $66 others. Register at RAL Art Center, ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
  • Creative Writing Group, 6 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Friday, August 14

  • Critter Creations, 4-5 p.m. Campground Bath House, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Parking fee applies. 462-5030.
  • LCL Game Night, 4-5 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
  • Second Friday Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. Various commercial locations in Colonial Beach — many in Town Commons area. Brochures available. Free admission, ample parking.
Rehearsals are under way for the Westmoreland Players summer production, “Drinking Habits.” The farce will be staged at The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Performances are slated at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28; and 3 p.m. Aug. 16, 23, 29 and 30. Tickets are $30 for adults and $17 for students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

“Drinking Habits,” 7:30 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

Saturday, August 15

  • West Point Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Pavilion at Riverwalk Park, 1000 Chelsea Road, West Point. Stock up on fresh local produce, dairy and meat products, honey, plant seedlings, baked goods, flowers and more. Continues at same time and location most Saturdays through September. 843-3330.
  • 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.
  • White Stone Street Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Chesapeake and Rappahannock Drives, White Stone. Art, crafts, produce, food trucks.
  • National Honey Bee Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s, 7900 Daffodil Lane, Gloucester. 693-3966.
  • Art In The Park: Fish Printing, 10-11 a.m. Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Parking fee applies. 493-8821.
  • Wharf To Wharf Swim, 10 a.m.-noon Williams Wharf, 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews. Sponsors: Mathews Outdoor Club, Mathews County. One mile open water swim in East River. $50. Pre-registration only by Aug. 14, at mocva.net.
  • Boating Safety, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron, 453C North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Continues Aug. 22. Comprehensive in-person boating course, including use of a Boating Skills Virtual Trainer and a Vessel Safety Check. Attend both sessions to receive a Virginia Safe Boating Card. $25. Register at 339-7218, or seo@abcnnk.org.
  • Wine Tasting, noon-4 p.m. Kinsale Market, 11 Steamboat Landing, Kinsale.
  • Slimy Science, 1 p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Parking fee applies. 462-5030.
  • Survival Bracelets 101, 3-4  p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Make a survival bracelet. Parking fee applies, plus $5 activity fee per bracelet. 462-5030.
  • Watermans Market, 5-9 p.m. The Slips, 285 Kinsale Road, Kinsale. Seafood, vendors, music.
  • The Art Of Mixology, 5-9 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. $65. Register at RAL Art Center, ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
  • “Drinking Habits,” 7:30 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

August 15-16

  • 46th Annual Rod Run To The Beach, Town Hill, 401 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach. Saturday, 8 a.m.-until, cruise-in; noonish, cruise around the point; music by the Tyler Nichols Band. Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; judging starts at noon. Free spectator admission, limited free spectator parking. Sponsors: The Colonial Rod Club and Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce. Required pre-register rods and complete payment by 3 p.m. Aug. 15 at www.colonialbeach.org. Check in starts at 8 a.m. both days.
  • Water Fest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Colonial Beach Boardwalk and Town Hill, Colonial Beach. Pirates, mermaids, vendors, food trucks, drum circles, parades. Sponsor: Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Sunday, August 16

  • Fintastic Fishing Frenzy, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Day Use Beach Fishing Pier, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Beginning fishing guidance for ages 6-16. those ages 16 and older must provide fishing license. Sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A8A92EA7FACE9-64693916-fintastic#/. Parking fee applies. 493-8821.
  • Emergencies on Board, 10 a.m. Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron, 453C North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Review common types of boating emergencies. $10. Register at 339-7218, or seo@abcnnk.org.
  • Man Overboard, 1 p.m. Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron, 453C North Main Street, Kilmarnock.  Reaction and recovery techniques. $10. Register at 339-7218, or seo@abcnnk.org.
  • Northern Neck Audubon Society, 2-4 p.m.Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
  • “Drinking Habits,” 3 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

Monday, August 17

  • Rappahannock Art League Photo Group, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. RAL membership not required. Contact Marty Hill, isnap0824@gmail.com or 450-8792.
  • Bingo For Seniors, 11 a.m.-noon. Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.
  • LCL Book Group, 2-3 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Book: On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah.

Tuesday, August 18

  • Mat Pilates with Valerie, 9:30 a.m. Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s, 7900 Daffodil Lane, Gloucester. 693-3966.
  • Wonderful Book Club of the Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 10 a.m., 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. Features a discussion of a specially selected book. Meets same time, location every third Tuesday of the month. 758-2721.

Wednesday, August 19

  • LCL Craft Night, 4-5 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
  • Stitch Squad, 6 p.m. King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.
  • LGBTQ+ Book Club, 6-8 p.m. The Bookshelf on Church, 28 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. Book: Atmosphere, by Taylor Jenkins. Purchase the book or register at bookshelfonchurch.com.

Thursday, August 20

  • Thursday Night Sailboat Race Series, 5 p.m. racing begins. Yankee Point Yacht Club (YPYC), 734 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. Confluence of Corrotoman and Rappahannock rivers, open to all boats 18 feet and up, PHRF rating recommended, no fee, registration required at ypyc.us, club membership not required, membership details, text 703-216-3212.
  • Summer Speaker Series, 5 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Speaker: Jane Kamensky. Topic: You and I Have Passed our Lives in Serious Times: Learning from Jefferson and Adams. Admission by season ticket, or $50 per person, $95 per couple. Purchase tickets at christchurch1735.org.

Friday, August 21

  • Ask A Ranger, 4-5 p.m. Campground Bath House, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Parking fee applies. 462-5030.
  • LCL Game Night, 4-5 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
  • Bingo Night, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. games begin. Woman’s Club of White Stone Clubhouse,  560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $20 for a pack of 15 sheets with three cards per sheet. Additional packs, $15 each. Cash prizes. Daubers, refreshments, soda and water available for purchase.
  • Fantasy Book Club, 6-8 p.m. The Bookshelf on Church, 28 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. ACOTAR, Book 3, A Court of Wings and Ruin. Purchase the book or register at bookshelfonchurch.com.
  • Movie Night, 7-9 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal, 3020 Fleeton Road, Fleeton. Popcorn and sodas available for purchase, bring snacks to share.
  • “Drinking Habits,” 7:30 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

Saturday, August 22

  • West Point Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Pavilion at Riverwalk Park, 1000 Chelsea Road, West Point. Stock up on fresh local produce, dairy and meat products, honey, plant seedlings, baked goods, flowers. Continues at same time and location most Saturdays through September. 843-3330.
  • Holly Point Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. 776-7200.
  • Classic Car Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. 776-7200.
  • Heathsville Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
  • Hook, Line and Sinker, 9:30-11 a.m. Machicomoco State Park Boast Slips, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. Learn basics of saltwater fishing from a dock. Pre-registration required. 642-2419.
  • Master Gardeners Present, Roses, 10 a.m. Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s, 7900 Daffodil Lane, Gloucester. 693-3966.
  • Timberneck Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. Learn more about history of Catlett family’s 1793 farmhouse. 642-2419.
  • Mystery of History, 4-5 p,m. Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. Ages 16 and older can learn about Virginia pre-European contact Indigenous people’s history. Pre-registration requested. 642-2419.
  • Set Sail-Claud W. Somers, 10 a.m.-noon. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Aboard the historic skipjack. $30 members, $35 others. Reservations: 453-6529, or office@rfmuseum.com.
  • Junior Ranger Day, 1-4 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. Fourth annual Colonial Games Tournament.
  • Crab and Shrimp Feast to Benefit the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Bethpage Camp-Resort, 4685 Old Virginia Street. Tickets are $45 in advance at James River Equipment in Locust Hill or $60 at the door if not sold out. Children 6 and younger eat free. 875-1440.
  • Rambling With A Ranger, 3-4 p.m. Car Top Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Ranger-guided hike along Mulberry Creek Boardwalk. Parking fee applies. 462-5030.
  • “Drinking Habits,” 7:30 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

Sunday, August 23

  • CCC Hike, 10-11:30. Rock Springs Pond Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Parking fee applies. 493-8821.
  • “Drinking Habits,” 3 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

Tuesday, August 25

  • The Tides Of History Speaker Series, 6-7 p.m. Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Speaker: Callie Robinson. Topic: The History of Virginia Oyster Aquaculture. Complimentary. Reservations not required. tidesinn.com, 877-685-5977.

Wednesday, August 26

  • LCL Craft Night, 4-5 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
  • Meatloaf Dinner To Go, 4-6 p.m. Lancaster Union Lodge #88, 48 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. $12. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans.

Thursday, August 27

  • Thursday Night Sailboat Race Series, 5 p.m. racing begins. Yankee Point Yacht Club (YPYC), 734 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. Confluence of Corrotoman and Rappahannock rivers, open to all boats 18 feet and up, PHRF rating recommended, no fee, registration required at ypyc.us, club membership not required, membership details, text 703-216-3212.
  • Creative Writing Group, 6 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Friday, August 28

  • Fourth Fridays At Bayview, noon-3 p.m. Bayview, 726 Ball Lane, Kilmarnock. Northern Neck Land Conservancy, “ambassador property.” 220-acre waterfront tract. Reservations required: nnconserve.org, or 250-2334.
  • Backyard Bass-Fishing In Parks, 4-5 p.m. Campground Bath House, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Practice casting, equipment provided. Parking fee applies. 462-5030.
  • LCL Game Night, 4-5 p.m. Teen Center, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
  • “Drinking Habits,” 7:30 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

Saturday, August 29

  • West Point Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Pavilion at Riverwalk Park, 1000 Chelsea Road, West Point. Stock up on fresh local produce, dairy and meat products, honey, plant seedlings, baked goods, flowers. Continues at same time and location most Saturdays through September. 843-3330.
  • Fossil Quest, 9:30-11 a.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Guided hike on Big Meadow Trail. Parking fee applies. 493-8821.
  • 2026 Reedville Classic & Workboat Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville. Boats on display, vendors, music, beer garden, food, water taxi, 50/50 raffle, nautical flea market, celebrating Smith Point Sea Rescue 1, 25th birthday. Boat show registration forms at rfmuseum.org.
  • George Washington’s Special Friend, 1-2:30  p.m. Log House, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. Speaker: Dr. Iris de Rode. Topic: The story of François‑Jean de Chastellux.
  • Mexico Meet, 2-10 p.m. Custom T’s Motorsports Park, 2035 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, All day drag racing, car meet, food trucks, music, water balloon fights. $20 spectators, $35 racers.
  • “Drinking Habits,” 3 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.
  • Poisonous and Palatable, 4-5 p.m. Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. Ages 16 and older can play a mock survival game to see how they would fair stranded in the Virginia wilderness, followed by a short hike to apply their new skills to the real world. Pre-registration requested. 642-2419.

Sunday, August 30

  • Shark Tooth Jewelry Making, 10-11 a.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. Craft: shark tooth earrings and necklace. Parking fee applies, plus $5 craft fee. Sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A8A92EA7FACE9-
    64681732-shark#/, 493-8821.
  • “Drinking Habits,” 3 p.m. The Westmoreland Players Theatre, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. $30 adults, $17 students. Purchase tickets at 529-9345, or westmorelandplayers.org/tickets.

Monday, August 31

  • Games & Crafts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Woman’s Club of Northumberland County, 2928 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg. Bridge, mahjong or bring a craft project. $10, including lunch.

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