Community
Christchurch girls learn value of helping others
by Larry Chowning -
With COVID-19 impacting the economic lives of so many families, the Howells wanted to impress upon their three girls the importance of getting involved in helping others.
“We have been very fortunate in that the pandemic has...
It’s time to load up Christmas Friends ‘sleighs’
One of the most satisfying tasks for Christmas Friends Inc. will occur Saturday, December 19, when gifts for needy children and senior adults are delivered to homes throughout Middlesex County.
Thanks to the many donors who have contributed funds, volunteer...
Tappahannock gallery open at 10 a.m. on Saturdays
The Tappahannock Art Gallery at 200 Prince St. will reopen regularly in December on Saturdays only from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for COVID-19-protected visitors. These will be the few opportunities this year to view the gallery’s collection of the...
Sentinel issues last call for letters to Santa
The Southside Sentinel will again publish “Letters to Santa” from local children in its special “Christmas Greetings” section in the Thursday, Dec. 24 issue.
This year — since some schools are in person, some are working in a hybrid situation...
Yule-theme fun brightens Urbanna, Deltaville weekend
“Elf Marcy,” left, and Santa Claus wave to the folks that came out to see them leave the Deltaville firehouse Sunday evening riding in Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department’s big Ladder 46 fire truck. In the background is the...
Carloads of kids line up to see Santa
Dozens of cars and trucks line up Saturday to see Santa, who visited with children as part of a Love4Kids Foundation event in the parking lot just west of the Urbanna firehouse. He stayed socially distanced by staying high...
Allure Art Center to host Yule fun geared to youth
Allure Art Center in White Stone is having a holiday celebration centered around children this Friday night and all day Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12. The celebration starts at 4 p.m. this Friday.
You will be able to enjoy a...
Deltaville Lights to go live Dec. 4
by Tom Chillemi -
Deltaville Lights will warm up the holidays through New Year’s Day, thanks to Stephen Blue and “associates.”
The mega display is set to go live on Friday, Dec. 4, and will be lit from 5 to 11...
“Living fossils” grace Urbanna boulevard; herald changing seasons
Twin, towering ginkgo biloba trees fill the sky on a recent Sunday with their fluttering fan-like leaves, now a golden hue as autumn’s presence builds. Sharing their space along Old Virginia Street at Port Town Lane in Urbanna is...
Hewick fest to return
Calling all artists! Arts in the Middle Fine Arts Festival returns to Hewick Plantation, Urbanna, on June 5 and 6 for the seventh annual event. Popular for top quality art, the two-day outdoor festival hosts 100 professional fine artists...
