December
5 Thursday
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, White Stone.
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock
Open House, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Festival of the Trees, Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. Live and silent auction preview.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Charity Christmas Tree Sales, noon-6 p.m. Rotary Club of the Northern Neck, Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
CASA Wreath Distribution, 4-6 p.m. Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center, Kilmarnock. Pre-ordered.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stroll through the park to see the festive holiday lights.
Open Mic, 5-8 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
Illuminate Irvington, 5:45 p.m. gathering, 6:15 tree lighting. Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Followed by activities on the Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington, including a visit by Santa and Toys for Tots, children’s raffles, games, face painting, free hot dogs and cider. Followed by a decorated golf cart parade down King Carter Drive.
LCL Creative Writing Group, 6-7 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. 435-1729.
White Stone Town Council, 6 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
Open Mic/Lane Rice, 6 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Nacho Average Brewpub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.
6 Friday
Lunch Bunch Al-Anon, noon. Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock. For phone-in meetings, email fridaylunchbunchafg@gmail.com.
AA, noon. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.
Potomac River Fisheries Commission, 8:30 a.m. PRFC Office, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.
CASA Wreath Distribution, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center, Kilmarnock. Pre-ordered.
Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wesley Presbyterian Church, 70 Faith Circle, Weems. Handmade items, door prizes, gift baskets, soups, canned and baked goods, stocking stuffers, Christmas decorations.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Mahjong,1 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Charity Christmas Tree Sales, noon-6 p.m. Rotary Club of the Northern Neck, Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
Bingo, 3:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Bibliomania, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 9-12. Book discussions, group read, coffee, tea, snacks.
Dinner With Mrs. Claus, 5-7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville.
Art Reception, 5 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Meet the exhibiting artists for Holiday Shop. ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
Hunter Owens, 5-7 p.m. Howard-Dooley Cafe, 9303 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stroll through the park to see the festive holiday lights.
The Polar Express With Toys For Tots, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Compass Entertainment Complex, 100 Entertainment Drive, Irvington.
Open Mic/SlowBurn Duo, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jacey Vineyards, 619 Train Lane, Heathsville. 580-4053.
Bob Wilson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wine Down, Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. 435-1416.
Chauncey Fortune, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
Lane Rice, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Arts On Main Small Works Show & Holiday Marketplace, 6576 Main Street, Gloucester.
The Windbags, 5:30-8:30 p.m. General’s Ridge Vineyard, 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague. 472-3172.
Winter Wonderland, 6 p.m. Village Green, White Stone. Lighting of the town Christmas tree, 6:30 p.m., followed by Santa’s arrival. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, children’s entertainment, arts and crafts.
Brent Small, 6-9 p.m. The Black Duck, Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. 384-7992.
Mike Reed, 6-9 p.m. Something Different, 213 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 758-8000.
Music Bingo, 7 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Crossroads, 7-9 p.m. Nacho Average Brewpub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Beer & Bingo, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Fridays. 529-1042.
Tom Euler Trio, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Little Jimmy’s, 240 Virginia Street, Urbanna.
Chesapeake Chorale Christmas Concert, 8 p.m. Northumberland County School Performing Arts Theater, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville.
DJ Big-E Diceman, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nooners, 15170 George Washington Memorial Highway, Saluda. 684-5726.
7 Saturday
AA, 7:30 p.m. Irvington Baptist.
AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.
Shrimp & Oyster Dinner Ticket Sales, 9 a.m.-noon. ULVFD, 5170 Mary Ball Road. Lively. Dinner on February 1. $50 per person.
Rappahannock River Railroaders, 9:30 a.m. Train Station, 83 Ball Park Road, Deltaville. Open house, operating layouts, model trains, sale of surplus trains and related items.
Santa Breakfast, 10 a.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street,/Bethany UMC, 454 Main Street, Reedville. Santa arrives aboard the Elva C at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum and joins children next door at Bethany UMC. Celebration continues all day in Reedville.
Critter Creations-Winter Animals, 10-11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.
CASA Wreath Distribution, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center, Kilmarnock; Primis Bank, Burgess; and The Saddlery, Warsaw. Pre-ordered.
Golden Village Christmas, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Shopping, caroling, hot mulled cider, bake sale, visits with Santa (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), decorative door swags, holiday greenery, artisan guilds, car show, concessions. For $2 per gift, elementary school-aged children may buy gifts for their family, by appointment only, visit or contact the Tavern, 580-3377, or www.RHHTFoundationinc.org.
Distinctive Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington.
Santa Paws, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Liz Moore & Associates, 276 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Free photos with Santa. Treats for pets and owners. Donate cat and dog supplies for animal shelters.
A Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Local artisans, holiday gifts.
Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wesley Presbyterian Church, 70 Faith Circle, Weems. Handmade items, door prizes, gift baskets, soups, canned and baked goods, stocking stuffers, Christmas decorations.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Christmas In Kinsale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Village of Kinsale. Sponsored by The Kinsale Foundation. Vendors, music, food, silent auction, cookie sale, parade, mule-drawn wagon rides, trumpet player, tree lighting, Santa.
Dee’s Attic $5 Bag Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dee’s Attic Bookstore, Lancaster Community Library, 10 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Sale continues during regular hours.
Charity Christmas Tree Sales, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Rotary Club of the Northern Neck, Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
Holiday Trains, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, Reedville.
Family Fun Day, noon. Camp Irvington. Camp Irvington, 170 White Fences Drive, Irvington. Food and craft vendors, Toys for Tots. Music.
Oysters & Oldies Christmas Oyster Roast, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Roanoke Farm, 6108 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsor: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. $45. Oysters roasted or raw, chili, hot dogs, brownies, cookies, soft drinks. Wine and beer available for purchase. Purchase tickets at ststephensheathsville.org/oyster-roast or St Stephen’s Thrift Shop, Heathsville.
Winter Holiday Crafting, 1-2 p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.
SlowBurn Duo, 1-3 p.m. Camp Irvington. Camp Irvington, 170 White Fences Drive, Irvington.
Chuck Pearson, 2-5 p.m. General’s Ridge Vineyard, 1618 Weldons Drive, Hague. 472-3172.
Gospel Concert, 3 p.m. Northumberland County Community Center, 679 Browns Store Road, Heathsville. Sponsor: Northumberland County Branch NAACP. $15 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger. Light refreshments.
Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4:30 p.m. Old Courthouse, 72 Monument Place, Heathsville. Caroling, holiday readings, refreshments.
Village Of Weems Christmas Parade, 4:30 p.m. From the end of Weems Road. Followed by a come as you are Nativity pageant at Campbell Memorial Church and potluck dinner, 5:30 p.m.
Stones Throw, 5 p.m. Hailey Jam Fundraiser, Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Marc Carraway, 5-7 p.m. Urban Oyster, 161 Cross Street, Urbanna.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stroll through the park to see the festive holiday lights.
Ronnie Richards, 5:30 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
Festival Of Trees Gala, 6 p.m. Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. $75. Purchase tickets at https://www.ymcavp.org/fot or 435-0223.
Holiday Blues-A-Palooza, 6:30 p.m. Flat Iron Crossroads, 7709 Flat Iron Road, Gloucester. Bands: Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos, Jenny Langer & Moonshine Society with guests The Honey Larks & Jonathan Sloane. $30 general admission/standing; $55 VIP/reserved table. flatironcrossroads.com, 557-4888.
The Ballast Band & Friends, 7 p.m. Hailey Jam Fundraiser, Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Smith Family & Friends Christmas Show, 7 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. show starts. Virginia’s Li’L Ole Opry, Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. Country and rock, from the 70s and 80s. $15 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger.
Courthouse Community Orchestra Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. Newington Baptist Church, 6169 Main Street, Gloucester.
Genny WithaGee, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Fridays. 529-1042.
Open Mic/Crossroads, 7-9 p.m. Nacho Average Brewpub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Cameron Ashton, 7-10 p.m. Reedville Market Restaurant, 729 Main Street, Reedville.
Chesapeake Chorale Christmas Concert, 8 p.m. Lancaster Elementary School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock.
8 Sunday
A Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Local artisans, holiday gifts.
Charity Christmas Tree Sales, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Rotary Club of the Northern Neck, Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
Holiday Bazaar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wesley Presbyterian Church, 70 Faith Circle, Weems. Handmade items, door prizes, gift baskets, soups, canned and baked goods, stocking stuffers, Christmas decorations.
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.
Christmas in Callao, 1 p.m. Callao Volunteer Fire Department, 314 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Sponsor: Callao Hometown Community Association. Bazaar, children’s crafts, Santa, parade, live nativity presentation; crab pot tree lighting; carol singing; refreshments.
Cameron Ashton, 2 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
Christmas Town, 3 p.m. Palestine Lodge #100, Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Photos with Santa and The Grinch, music, games, toys, refreshments.
Chesapeake Chorale Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. St. Clare Walker Middle School, 6814 General Puller Highway, Locust Hill.
Alabaster Grace-Christ Is Born, 3 p.m. Historic White Marsh Church, 11040 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. Brad and Joanie Perry will present free concert, original and familiar Christmas songs and carols. Offering to support Operation Christmas Child. CDs available by donation to the shoebox ministry.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stroll through the park to see the festive holiday lights.
9 Monday
AA, noon, De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock.
AA, 8 p.m. Wicomico Methodist Church, Wicomico Church.
Five Rivers Fiber Guild, 10 a.m. Wicomico Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Fashion show, covered dish luncheon. Visitors and new members welcome, bring a dish.
Charity Christmas Tree Sales, noon-6 p.m. Rotary Club of the Northern Neck, Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
Mahjong, 1-4 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. 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. 580-5051.
Caregiver Holiday Social/Dinner, 4:30-6 p.m. Donna’s on Main, 37 North Main St. Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Bay Aging. White elephant gift exchange, maximum gift amount $25. Dinner not provided.
LCL In Stitches, 5 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Knitting, crocheting. Except holidays.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stroll through the park to see the festive holiday lights.
Mike Reed, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, 384 Old Ferry Road, Gwynns Island. 505-1005.
Hunter Owens, 5:30-8 p.m. Prime Mediterranean, 2700 Greys Point Road, Topping. 758-4060
Lancaster School Board, 5:30 p.m. Haydon Building, Dream Fields, 1385 Irvington Road, Weems.
Northumberland School Board, 6 p.m. Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Kilmarnock Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Town Hall, 1 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Information Intoxication Trivia, 7-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
10 Tuesday
AA, 7 p.m., De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock. Beginners and young people welcome.
Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Storytime, 10 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville.
Senior Gathering, noon-1:30 p.m. Irvington United Methodist Church, 26 King Carter Drive, Irvington.Lunch, bingo, fellowship.
Charity Christmas Tree Sales, noon-6 p.m. Rotary Club of the Northern Neck, Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
Northern Neck Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge Replacement Project Public Hearing, 5-7 p.m. Lancaster Elementary School Auditorium, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. Virginia Department of Transportation will share results of an environmental assessment regarding replacement of the bridge and provide next steps of the project.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stroll through the park to see the festive holiday lights.
Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m. Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Lane, Claraville. Free concert featuring the Northumberland Elementary School Fifth Grade Chorus.
Northumberland Wetlands Board, 7 p.m. Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office, 195 Judicial Way, Heathsville.
11 Wednesday
AA, noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.
Serenity Al-Anon, 5:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Lancaster.
AA 12 & 12 Study Group, 7 p.m., Shachah World Ministries, Kilmarnock.
Rotary Club Of The Northern Neck, 7:30 p.m. River Counties Community Foundation, 834 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Rappahannock Amateur Radio Association, 11:30 a.m. Lee’s Restaurant, 30 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Charity Christmas Tree Sales, noon-6 p.m. Rotary Club of the Northern Neck, Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
Holiday Tea, 3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. To benefit the Northern Neck Partners for Pets. $30 adults, $15 ages 12 and younger. Purchase tickets at Primis Bank, 6941 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, and When Ordinary Won’t Do, 76 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
After School Club, 3-5 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 6-11.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stroll through the park to see the festive holiday lights.
Trivia Night, 6 p.m. The Black Duck, Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. 384-7992.
Open Mic, 6-9 p.m. Mobjack Tavern, 5036 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. 210-1383.
Karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. Duke’s Deli, 6748 Fox Centre Parkway, Gloucester. 699-3553.
12 Thursday
Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m. White Stone Church of the Nazarene, White Stone.
AA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall, Kilmarnock
Walk On The Wildside, 9-11 a.m. Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Theme: Nature in Winter – More Alive Than You Think. Registration requested, 462-5030.
Wraptastic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Heritage Arts Center Gift Shoppe, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Gift-wrapping service, by donation. 580-3377.
Holiday Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. 436-9309.
Charity Christmas Tree Sales, noon-6 p.m. Rotary Club of the Northern Neck, Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
Walk In The Park, 5-8 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Stroll through the park to see the festive holiday lights.
Open Mic, 5-8 p.m. Northern Neck Brewing, 15804 Kings Highway, Montross. 493-3008.
Robbie Kerns, 6 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Paint Night, 6-8 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Project: Winter Monchrome Study. Instructor: Rick Seguso. $40 members, $45 others, plus $5 materials fee. Tickets: ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Nacho Average Brewpub, 44 West Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.
Lancaster Supervisors, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.
Northumberland Supervisors, 7 p.m. Courts Building, 220 Judicial Place, Heathsville.
