Rivah Events Calendar

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

April

• Godspeed, Williams Wharf Landing, East River, Mathews County. Replica of historic pre-colonial vessel will be open for tours 2-5 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 725-9685.

• Firehouse Chicken Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Hartfield Firehouse pavilion, carry-out or eat-in, fried chicken dinner, advance tickets only, $10. 694-9045.
  North Carolina-style Pork Barbecue, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fairfields UMC activities building, Burgess. Chopped, sliced, platters, sandwiches, takeout by the pound. For takeout, call 453-2631 the morning of the barbecue.
• Wild About Wetlands Canoe Trip, 2 p.m. Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster. $5. Equipment and guide provided. Reservations suggested. 462-5030.
• Flower Show Exhibit, Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Area garden club members will use artwork by Rappahannock Art League members as the model for their floral arrangements. 436-9309.
• Wine And Cheese By The River, 5 p.m. Morattico Waterfront Museum, 6584 Moratico Road, Morattico. $25. 462-0442.
• Casino Night on the Rivah, 6-10 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck, 517 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Games, $10,000 in casino chips, food, beverages, prize tickets and a portrait by a professional photographer. $50. Purchase tickets at the club administration office, 435-9696
• Working Waterman’s Weekend, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. Events feature Billz Bistro for breakfast and lunch, farmers’ market, boat rides on Mill Creek, art and craft vendors, historic boat displays, car show, model train exhibits, nature trails, Civil War exhibit, and concerts from 5-8 p.m. 776-7200.
• Beaverdam Park Spring Festival, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., a fund-raising event for the park’s Nature Center. Children’s games, nature walks, face painting, bingo, canoe and kayak rentals, and two bands, Planet Full of Blues and Key’d Up. $10. 693-2107.
• Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m.-noon, Middlesex Sports Complex, Route 33, Locust Hill. A community celebration with healthy snacks, crafts, games and more. Free. 776-8846.
• Spaghetti Supper, 5-7 p.m., Central Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, Urbanna, $8 adults and $4 for children, eat in or take out.
• Garden Tour of Mathews County, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., features four structures, $30. 725-9685.
• Tappahannock Lions Club Golf Tournament, Hobbs Hole Golf Course, Tappahannock. 443-4500.

May

• Middlesex Relay For Life, 7 p.m., Middlesex Sports Complex, Route 33, Locust Hill. The Throwin’ Wake Band will perform. 824-1424.
• Herbs in the Landscape, 11:30 a.m., Christchurch Parish Hall, Middlesex County. Herb expert Don Haynie of Williamsburg will speak, $25. Sponsored by Middlesex Woman’s Club. 758-3243.
• Middlesex YMCA Golf Classic, 1 p.m. Piankatank River Golf Club, Hartfield. All proceeds benefit the Strong Communities Campaign. 776-8846 or 776-6516.
• Moonlight Fishing, 4 p.m.-midnight, Beaverdam Park, Roaring Springs Road (Route 616), Gloucester, $10. 693-2107.
• Fredericksburg Methodist Men Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Hobbs Hole Golf Course, Tappahannock. 443-4500.
• First Friday Reception, 5-7 p.m., Studio Gallery, Kilmarnock. Hosted by Rappahannock Art League. Meet current exhibiting artists. 436-9309.
• 30th Annual Reedville Fishing Derby, Buzzard’s Point Marina, Reedville. $30,000 in prizes. Details at smithpointsearescue.com.

• Middle Bay Boat Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Norview Marina, Deltaville. A variety of boats will be on display along with over 30 exhibitors of boat products. Children’s activities. Free. 776-6463.
• Deltaville Dealer Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., several lines of boats will be featured at Annapolis Yacht Sails South, Chesapeake Yacht Sails, Norton Yachts, and S&J Yachts, all in Deltaville. Free. 776-9211.
• Annual Grace Church Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-noon. YMCA Camp Kekoka, Boys Camp Road, Kilmarnock. Parking gates open 7:30 a.m. Home accents, furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, children’s and adult clothing, linens, books, art, plants, garden tools, pet supplies, exterior furnishings, antiques. Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and bakery items. Auction 10 a.m. with boats, cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, recreational equipment.
• 30th Annual Reedville Fishing Derby, Buzzard’s Point Marina, Reedville. $30,000 in prizes. Details at smithpointsearescue.com.
• Invasive Plant Removal Day, 9-11:45 a.m. Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster. Join the Northern Neck chapters of the Native Plant Society and the Master Naturalists on this state-wide invasive plant removal project. 462-5030.
• “Rumors,” 8 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.
• Kentucky Derby Party, 3-7 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Food, open bar, mint juleps, bluegrass and large screens to view the race. $35 by April 29 at 580-3377, $40 at the gate.
• Masquerade in May, 6 p.m. Dog and Oyster Vineyard, Irvington. 36th annual auction to benefit Chesapeake Academy. Silent and live auctions, raffle, food, Jazz. By reservation, 438-5575.
• Shotgun Clinic For Beginners, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlesex Sportsmen’s Club, 1860 Twiggs Ferry Lane, Hartfield, $40. Pre-register at 334-2981.
• Annual Mathews High School Regatta, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Williams Wharf Landing, Route 614, Mathews. $5 parking fee. Food available.
• Yoga Seminar, 9:30-11 a.m., Middlesex YMCA, Hartfield. Free to members; $7 for participants. 776-8846.
• Rain Barrel Workshop, 10 a.m., Mathews Court House, sponsored by Mathews Master Gardeners, $35. 725-7196.
• Stock Car Racing, 6-10 p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica, Middlesex County. Five divisions of racing. 758-1867.
• Dixieland Hunt Club Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Hobbs Hole Golf Course, Tappahannock. 443-4500.

• Kirkin’ Of The Tartan, 12:30 p.m. Historic Christ Church, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Scottish heritage celebration with blessing of the tartans, color guard and the Kilmarnock and District Pipe Band.
• “Rumors,” 3 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.
• Blessing of the Fleet, 3 p.m. Old Morris-Fisher factory tall stack, Omega Protein Inc. Off Fleeton Road, Reedville.
• Deltaville Dealer Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., several lines of boats will be featured at Annapolis Yacht Sails South, Chesapeake Yacht Sails, Norton Yachts, and S&J Yachts, all in Deltaville. Free. 776-9211.
• Middle Bay Boat Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Norview Marina, Deltaville. A variety of boats will be on display along with over 30 exhibitors of boat products. Children’s activities. Free. 776-6463.
• World Famous Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., American Legion Post 83, Route 198, Hudgins, Mathews County. $8. 725-9133.
• Benefit Trail Ride, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Beaverdam Park, 9537 Fary Mill Road, Gloucester. Fundraiser for the Upright Alpaca Farm. $25. 445-5944.

• Fried Chicken Dinner, 5 -6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 117, 39 American Legion Way, Reedville.
• Winter/Spring Lecture, 7 p.m. Festival Halle, Reedville. Sponsored by Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, Dr. Lynton Land will discuss climate change and the Chesapeake Bay. 453-6529.
• CBVRS Golf Tournament, Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 255 Dennison Street, Colonial Beach. 224-7750.

• Marjorie’s Flea Market, 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Marjorie’s Flea market, 15683 Historyland Highway, Warsaw.

• Book Signing, 1-3 p.m., Middlesex County Museum, Saluda. British author Robbie James Slaughter will sign his new book, “For God, For Country . . . For Love.” Refreshments. All U.S. proceeds from book sales go to the Wounded Warrior Project.
• Decorative Wheat Weaving Class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Heritage Arts series. $25 members/$30 others, plus materials fee. Register at 580-3377.

• By the Bay Parade of Homes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lancaster By the Bay Chamber of Commerce, the event showcases builders, craftsmen, home decor designers and other vendors in the home building arena.
• Headquarters: Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Homes open for tours. Pre-parade tickets prior to May 8, $20, at lancasterva.com. Tickets after May 8, $25 at parade headquarters.
• Second Friday Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. Colonial Beach. 224-7181.
• Food Bank Open, noon. Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club. Entry forms at all local golf courses, or call sponsor, White Stone Baptist Church, 435-1413.
• “Rumors,” 8 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.
• Father John Boddie Memorial Golf Classic, 12:30 p.m., Piankatank River Golf Club, Hartfield, $80 per player. 776-0949.

• Brew Jam, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 6596 Main Street, Gloucester Court House. Music, beer and food. Featuring 20 different Virginia microbrews and four local bands. Sponsored by Gloucester Main Street Association, $20. 695-0700.
• Mathews YMCA Barbecue Bash, 6-10 p.m., entertainment and beverages. $50. 725-1488.
• By the Bay Parade of Homes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lancaster By the Bay Chamber of Commerce, the event showcases builders, craftsmen, home decor designers and other vendors in the home building arena. Headquarters: Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Homes open for tours. Pre-parade tickets prior to May 8, $20, at lancasterva.com. Tickets after May 8, $25 at parade headquarters.
• Traputo Quilted T-Shirt Class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Heritage Arts series. $25 members/$30 others, plus materials fee. Register at 580-3377.
• “Rumors,” 8 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.

• “Rumors,” 3 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.
• Save the Stack Dedication Ceremony, 4 p.m. Omega Protein property, Reedville. Speaker: Rep. Rob Wittman. Bring a lawn chair. Refreshments follow. 453-6529.
• Cruise-In, 4 p.m. Hosted by Memory Lane Car Club at the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck, Main Street, Kilmarnock. All types of vehicles are welcome. 435-6171.
• Mom and Me Canoe, 1-4 p.m., Beaverdam Park, Gloucester, free. 693-2107.

• Marjorie’s Flea Market, 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 15683 Historyland Highway, Warsaw.

• The Pink Ribbons of Hope Charity Golf Tournament, 9 a.m., Piankatank River Golf Club, Hartfield. Proceeds to benefit Massey Cancer Center. 776-6516.
• “Rumors,” 8 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.

• Just Gardens Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Five waterfront residential gardens in Lancaster County. Benefits The Haven Shelter and Services. $15 advance, $20 tour day. Purchase advance tickets at The Dandelion in Irvington, The Pedestal in Kilmarnock, The Box Boutique in White Stone, Wildest Dreams in Burgess and Shoppe for Haven’s Sake in Warsaw. On tour days, tickets will be available at each of the gardens.
• “Rumors,” 8 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.
• Gloucester Park Partners Golf Tournament, Piankatank River Golf Club, Hartfield. 776-6516.

• “My Sister Eileen,” a dinner-theater by the Court House Players, 7 p.m., Distinction, White Marsh, Gloucester County, $30. 725-0474.

• 2013 Spring Symposium: The Civil War in Tidewater Virginia. Sponsored by Foundation for Historic Christ Church, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Speakers, tours, dinner, luncheon. Reservations required. Fees vary per activity. 438-6855, , or christchurch1735.org.

• Urbanna Creek Regatta, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Town Marina, Urbanna Creek. Races feature Cocktail Class wooden powerboats. Free. 832-4578.
• Marine Science Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point. Open house, display booths, crafts, hands-on activities, children’s Parade of Marine Life, music by Bob Zentz, free. 684-7000.
• Big Bash Fishing Tournament, Beaverdam Park, Gloucester, 693-2107.
• Bayside Youth Ballet Spring 20th Anniversary Gala, 7 p.m., Gloucester High School auditorium. 694-5900.
• Small Standard Flower Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Heathsville United Methodist Church, Heathsville. Chesapeake Bay Garden Club. Interpretations of fiber art works submitted by members of local fiber art guilds.
• Ladies Only Wine Class, 1-5 p.m. Ingleside Winery, 5872 Leedsown Road, Oak Grove. Learn wine etiquette, how to taste wine, how to detect flaws and sample pairings. Reservations required. 224-8687.
• Truck Pull, gates open 3 p.m., competition begins 6 p.m. The Lively Pavilion, 5170 Mary Ball Road, Lively. Sponsored by Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department and Dragon Motorsports. $15. Ages 10 and younger free with paying adult.
• Farm to Fork Spring Dinner, 5-8 p.m. Northern Neck Farm Museum, 12705 Northumberland Highway, Horsehead. Dinner highlights local farm-raised ingredients cooked by a local chef on site and served in the field beside the museum. By reservation only, $50 450-8182, or 761-5952.
• “Rumors,” 3 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.
• Senior’s Prom, 7-11 p.m. Festival Halle, Reedville. Relive the senior prom with an evening of dancing. Sponsored by Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. Tickets required. 453-6529 or rfmuseum.org.
• Stock Car Racing, 6-10 p.m., Virginia Motor Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica, Middlesex County. The Ultimate Super Late Models Mid-Atlantic Spring Championship plus regular race divisions. 758-1867.
• Samaritan Group Golf Tournament, Piankatank River Golf Club, Hartfield. 776-6516.
• Tappahannock/Essex Volunteer Fire Department Golf Tournament, 1 p.m., Hobbs Hole Golf Course, Tappahannock. 443-4500.

• “My Sister Eileen,” a play by the Court House Players, 3 p.m., Distinction, White Marsh, Glocuester County, $20. 725-0474.
• “Rumors,” 3 p.m. Westmore-land Players production at The Players Theater, Callao. Adults, $20, students $12. By reservation, 529-9345 or westmorelandplayers.org.

• Tour de Chesapeake, biking and family adventure in Mathews County. Includes Saturday night Seafood Feast and Party at the Wharf, Art deTour on Saturday and Sunday, and Paddle da Bay on Friday.

• Urbanna Small Boat Meet, Piankatank River at  Freeport, Gloucester. Informal mess-about with rowing and sailing races. Limited primitive camping available. Saturday night pot-luck supper. 758-2721.

• Marjorie’s Flea Market, 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 15683 Historyland Highway, Warsaw.

• Crazy Quilt Stitching Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Heritage Arts series. $25 members/$30 others, plus materials fee. Register at 580-3377.

• Revolutionary War Encampment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Court Circle, Gloucester Court House. The 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line will re-enact life during the American Revolution. Black powder demonstrations, drilling of volunteer soldiers, an 18th century pharmacist, children’s games of the period. Free. 693-0014.
• Blacksmith: Ore to Ax, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Demonstrations, iron making, forging, farriering. $10 493-1972, or 493-8038, ext 7787.
• Spring on the Plantation, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732.
• CBVRS Crab Feast, Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 312 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Beach. 224-7750.
• Strawberry Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Heathsville. Fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, food, beverages, vegetables, plants, herbs, baked goods, arts, crafts, music and church tours.
• Big Croaker Tournament, June Parker Marina, Route 17, Essex County. Sponsored by Tappahannock Rotary Club.
• Big Bash Bass Tournament, Beaverdam Park, Gloucester. 694-0921.

• Spring on the Plantation, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732.
• Memorial Day Remembrance, 2 p.m., American Legion Post 83, Route 198, Mathews.

• Memorial Day Observance, 10 a.m., Tappahannock War Memorial.
• Memorial Day Ceremony, 9 a.m. Bethel United Methodist Church will host its 23rd annual Memorial Day Ceremony, White Chapel Road, west of Lively. Speaker: Audrey Thomasson.

• Marjorie’s Flea Market, 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 15683 Historyland Highway, Warsaw.

• Christchurch School Alumni Golf Tournament, noon, King Carter Golf Course, Irvington. 758-2306.
• Stumptown Hunt Club Golf Tournament, 1 p.m., Hobbs Hole Golf Course, Tappahannock. 443-4500.

posted 04.25.2013

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