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‘Christmas Joy’ concert coming to St. Clare Walker

The Chesapeake Chorale will present its 27th concert season with “Christmas Joy,” which is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Clare Walker Middle School at 6814 General Puller Highway in Locust Hill. Tickets are still $10 each,...

Urbanna Holiday Home Tour set for Dec. 14

Enjoy a festive small-town holiday experience at this year’s Urbanna Holiday Home Tour, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by Troutman Pepper. This year, organizers are featuring five historic homes, plus an open house highlight at the Middlesex County Woman’s Club. Tour homes include the Cottrell House,...

Deltaville Love Lights program launched for 2024

It’s again that time of year to get into the holiday spirit. By now the Deltaville/Hardyville communities should have received a Love Lights flyer in their mailboxes. The Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department (LMVFD) Auxiliary will celebrate the 36th...

‘Bak N Da Day’ NAACP-benefit concert is Saturday

at St. Clare Walker Middle School  auditorium Don’t miss the best show in town on Saturday, Nov. 16, when “Bak N Da Day” band will be in Middlesex County and tickets are only $25. The show starts at 5 p.m....

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry ‘Night of Praise’ concert slated

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry presents “Night of Praise” this Saturday, Nov. 16. The show will feature the house band, Shades of Country, and all of the Opry singers performing contemporary worship music as well as the traditional and Southern...

2024 Urbanna Oyster Festival shucking champs named

Professional division Overall winner – Robert Minor, adjusted time, 3:08. Second place – Hannah Bush, adjusted time, 4:55. Men’s professional division, six contestants First place — Robert Minor, Gwynn’s Island, adjusted time, 3:04. Second place — Sam Davis, adjusted time, 3:06. Third place — Joey...

2024 Urbanna Oyster Festival Parade winners announced

Bands First place — Essex High School Trojan Marching Band. Second place — Lancaster High School Red Devil Band. Marching/walking units First place — Virginia Elite Gymnastics Academy (VEGA). Second place — Do Baton! Dance Twirl Team. Floats First place — Mike’s Custom Golf Cars. Second...

Urbanna Oyster Festival Fireman’s Parade winners named

The Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department hosted the 2024 Oyster Festival Fireman’s Parade on Friday, Nov. 1. There was a great turnout of both volunteer and career emergency service personnel in attendance. Fifty-five units were judged for the Fireman’s Parade...

Events pack DMM with fun throughout autumn months

With beautiful weather, although a touch of chill, the 19th annual “Scary Halloween” at Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park moved all inside the spacious events pavilion and, thanks to volunteers and staff had plenty of...

Oyster Shucking Contest is Saturday at the firehouse

The Virginia Oyster Shucking Contest, sponsored by T.M. Williams & Son Seafood, Urbanna Seafood & Raw Bar, Tony Walton Seafood and Walton Seafood, will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, behind the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department station...

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