Queen contestants give back to their community

As the Oyster Festival has evolved over the years, so has the selection of the Queen and Little Miss Spat. It originally was a type of beauty pageant, but is now a scholarship competition for the Queen contestants, who also must complete a community service project.
posted 10.08.2008
Wood art and masks to highlight Middlesex Art Guild show

The Middlesex Art Guild Gallery at 217 Virginia Street in Urbanna will feature two artists for the month of October who bring a cast of unforgettable characters as art. This show offers all the best of great theatre—drama, laughter, fantastic color and, best of all, something to think about.
posted 10.08.2008
Dragon Run Day is Saturday
The public is invited to join in the fun at the 4th Annual Dragon Run Day on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thousand Trails Campground near Glenns in Gloucester County.
posted 10.08.2008
Classic sailboats to race this weekend

More than 100 classic sailboats are expected on the Rappahannock River October 10 through 12 for the annual Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta. Races will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
posted 10.08.2008