Urbanna Independence

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July 2017 • FREE
Places to go and things
to do in the Northern Neck
and Middle Peninsula
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• Dining at Denson’s Grocery 2017
Winners Inside!
• Meet the winners: Campgrounds
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local businesses and nonprofit organizations, just like we have done for 117 years. Sure, we’ll keep adding new services and
products. But one thing that will never change: our commitment to our customers and the communities we serve. It’s easy to
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142 John E Wright:
Victorian home on the
shore! Private sandy
beach and pier with dock.
4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Step
back in time and relax!
$690,000
31 Noblett: Renovated Victorian 164 River Bluff: Gracious
home in Kilmarnock’s Steptoe living. Beautiful colonial home
District. Small town living built in 1997 on the Mattaponi
at its best. 4-5 bedrooms, River. Plenty of room with
English basement on 1.7 acres. 4 bedrooms & 3 baths. Deep
$495,000 water dock/mooring.
$525,000
Paradise is waiting.
We can help, call today!
1724 Corrotoman: Fabulous
home for enjoying the rivah
life! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with
views galore; Sandy shore; Deltaville White Stone
Dock w/boat lift; Community
17457 Gen. Puller Hwy 434 Rappahannock Dr.
swimming pool & more.
$787,500 804-776-6534 804-435-2673
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time you said: WOW, and really meant it? Indeed, this describes this distinctive property. Here, life this good
property is exquisite, especially in the comfort of home. never goes out of fashion. Just as living is measured by the
The only things overlooked here are Dymer Creek and breaths you take, life is measured by those moments that
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hundreds of seasonal, wild hibiscus blossoms. Gourmet really rare 8.4± ac. parcel. Only one waterfront neighbor.
kitchen of course! Owner’s suite and multiple guest suites. Large rooms with 10’ ceilings. Indeed, until now, life well
Rooms with high ceilings and walls of glass. Wide-plank planned, and life well played. But your best is yet to come,
hickory floors. 5.32± acres............................$2,750,000. don’t make it wait too long. .............................$875,000.
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bay, across the river, and over the creek have views of rare Transforming your own life-long dream into your own
pristine barrier islands with gorgeous beaches. life-embracing plan will be significant beyond success.
Indeed, at this property, tranquility is only the beginning. Here, don’t be fooled by the Colonial style of this modern,
How does “1,100’± of protected shoreline” sound? How waterfront home that takes fully rewarding advantage of
about a 4-bay garage with an attached large studio and a full the panaramic views of this tributary treasure. Its charm
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Conveniently located in the heart of the neighborhood
at 417 6th Street in beautiful downtown West Point
2 • Rivah July 2017
&
Ebb Flow
Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]:
1. the lands and waters of the
Northern Neck and Middle
We ring in July with a bang of fi reworks and fanfare. Just
Peninsula of Virginia, USA,
about every little town and village in Rivah country
particularly favored by urban
celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade, music or festival.
dwellers for spring, summer
Check out our extensive calendar to fi nd the one, or two, or
and fall escapes. 2. a region
more of the events you’d like to attend.
in these peninsulas bound by
Here at The Rivah Visitor’s Guide, along with celebrating
the Chesapeake Bay and the
Independence Day this month, we celebrate the best our Rappahannock, Potomac and
area has to offer. You voted, we counted and here they are... York rivers, inclusive. adj.–
the winners of the Best of the Rivah Contest for 2017. Find rivah: reflecting an attitude
out where other readers go to get the best crabcake, fried indicative of the abundantly
chicken or cocktail, which beach they like and where they outfi t pleasant lifestyle in this area.
themselves in Rivah attire and jewelry. Visit all the winners.
We’re also celebrating seafood with a story about local all-
you-can-eat buffets, where to fi nd them and what they offer. Inside the July issue
Loosen your belts and dig in!
Looking for family-friendly fun after dark? Visit a park where
you can go kayaking by moonlight or make s’mores around the
campfi re. Best of the Rivah
Whatever your plans are for celebrating this July, we hope you Best
fi nd this magazine a helpful guide to summer fun at the Rivah. 20
And remember to support the businesses that make this ehT Contest winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
publication possible. fO
2017

Seafood and More
We’d love to hear from you.
Write us at [email protected].
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a year jointly by the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482,
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Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomasson, Madison White
Franks (cid:2)(cid:3)Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 (cid:2)(cid:3)Parks & Recreation . . . . . 58
Advertising Sara Amiss and Wendy Burch, managers; (cid:2)(cid:3)Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 (cid:2)(cid:3)Rivah Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Jessica Michels-Mancini and Libby Allen
(cid:2)(cid:3)It Happened Here . . . . . 26 (cid:2)(cid:3)Rivah Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Production Joseph Gaskins, Susan Simmons, K.C. Troise, Mike Antonio
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Editorial Director Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
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Publishers Fred and Bettie Lee Gaskins
Find interactive directories with live links to
lodging, marinas, restaurants and more at
The Rivah: More than a place . . .
www.SSentinel.com and www.RRecord.com
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Rivah Events
p l a n
To avoid disappointment, call “The Queen of Bingo,” 7 p.m.
the numbers where indicat- doors open, 8 p.m. curtain.
ed to verify dates and times of The Lancaster Playhouse,
events. All area codes are (804) 361 Chesapeake Drive White
unless otherwise listed. Stone. $20. Reservations
required. Purchase tickets at
lancasterplayers.org, or 435-
3776.
Ongoing events Artists Reception for “The
Tuesdays Pearl and Its People: A
Reading by Design, 10:30 Celebration of Mathews,”
a.m., Deltaville Branch of artwork and writings celebrating
Middlesex Public Library. For the history, culture, and people
2.5 years of age to rising fi rst- of Mathews, 5-7 p.m., Art
graders. (Except on July 4 when Speaks Gallery at Bay School
the program will take place on Community Arts Center,
July 3.) 776-7362. Mathews Court House. Exhibition
Reading by Design, 2 p.m., will be on display through August
Deltaville Branch of Middlesex 5 with artist demonstrations on
Public Library. For rising second- July 1 and July 29. 725-1278.
graders through rising fi fth-
graders. (Except on July 4 when Saturday, July 1
the program will take place on Firecracker 5K /run, 8-10 a.m.
July 3.) 776-7362. Festival Halle, 177 Main Street,
Read To The Dogs, 10-11 a.m. Reedville. Runners arrive 6:45-
Northumberland Public Library, 7:45 a.m. to register. Forms at
7204 Northumberland Highway, rfmuseum.org.
Heathsville. Except July 4. 580- Deltaville 5K & Kids Fun Run,
5051. 8-9:30 a.m., Route 33 and
The Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington, will offer children’s programming from 10
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Lovers Lane, Deltaville. Fun Run
to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, June 23 through August 11. Children accompanied by an adult, will be treated to a
Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s begins at 8 a.m. followed by 5K
special tour, stories, games and activities to learn more about steamboats and life during that special time
Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 at 8:30 a.m. Walk-up registration
in history. To get on the list for Fridays, contact the museum by Wednesdays each week, 438-6888, or
Monument Place, Heathsville. will be held Friday, June 30, 4-7
steamboateramuseum.org. The fee is $5 per person.
580-3377. p.m. at the Deltaville 5K race
Technology Assistance, 3:30- tent and resumes 6:30 a.m. the
4:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Thursdays each week, 438-6888, or 1:30 p.m. Lancaster Community following morning, race day, July
Library, 7204 Northumberland Reading by Design, 10:30 steamboateramuseum.org. Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, 1. $30 for 5K and $15 for Fun
Highway, Heathsville. Bring a.m., Urbanna Branch of Kilmarnock. Independent activity. Run. Breakfast offered at Zoar
electronic devices, or use the Middlesex Public Library. For 2.5 Saturdays Fun, easy hands-on project. Ages Baptist Church and Deltaville
library’s computers. 580-5051. to 4 years of age. 758-5717. Heathsville Forge Blacksmith 5-8. Pre-registration required, Community Association building.
Heathsville Forge Blacksmith Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s 435-1729. Proceeds to benefi t Deltaville
Wednesdays Guild, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Art In Nature, 2 p.m. Picnic Ballpark restoration fund. www.
Reading by Design, 10:30 Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 DVLRace.com.
a.m., Urbanna Branch of Monument Place, Heathsville. 580-3377. Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462- 4th of July Celebration,
Middlesex Public Library. For 580-3377. 5030. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Reedville
kindergarteners to rising second- Story time, 10 a.m. Richmond Sundays Book Signing, 2 p.m. Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main
graders. 758-5717. County Library, 10 a.m. Beach Worship On The Commonwealth Senior Living, Street, Reedville; Bethany United
Reading by Design, 2 p.m., Rappahannock Community Rappahannock, 8:30 a.m. End 511 Cedar Grove Road, Methodist Church, 454 Main
Urbanna Branch of Middlesex College, 52 Campus Drive, of Speck Avenue, off General Farnham. Author: Marian Ortner Street, Reedville. Bake sale,
Public Library. For rising third- Warsaw. Ages 3-5. 333-6710. Puller Highway, Stingray Point, Mitchell. Book: Ninety-Five and games, model boat making,
graders through rising fi fth- Deltaville. Bring a chair. Casual Still Alive, A Memoir. pie-eating contest, children’s
graders. 758-5717. Fridays attire. “The Queen of Bingo,” 7 p.m. activities and amusements.
Tavern Spinners & Weavers, Tavern Woodworker’s Guild, doors open, 8 p.m. curtain. Chesapeake Bay Skipjack
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/ The Lancaster Playhouse, Sails, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Thursday, June 29 361 Chesapeake Drive White Reedville Fishermen’s Museum,
Place, Heathsville. Studio and Place, Heathsville. 580-3377. 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp, Stone. $20. Reservations 504 Main Street, Reedville.
store open. 435-2414. Kids’ Day, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Northumberland required. Purchase tickets at Aboard the Claud W. Somers.
Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. Steamboat Era Museum, Public Library, 7204 lancasterplayers.org, or 435- $25 members, $30 adults,
Northumberland Public Library, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Northumberland Highway, 3776. $15 ages 12 and younger.
7204 Northumebrland Highway, Children accompanied by an Heathsville. Sponsor: 4-H. Ages After Hours Lecture, 7-8 Reservations, 453-6529. Walk-
Heathsville. Ages 3 and older. adult, will be treated to a special 5-8. $5. Pre-registration required, p.m., Virginia Institute of Marine ons accepted, space permitting.
580-5051. tour, stories, games 580-5694. Science (VIMS), Gloucester Independence Day
Pick Up Soccer Night, 5-7:45 and activities to learn more Critter Creations: Butterfl ies, Point. Dr. Sarah Huber will Celebration, 11 a.m. parade,
p.m. Northern Neck Family about steamboats and life 11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle discuss the Nunnally Ichthyology Morattico Waterfront Museum
YMCA gymnasium facilities, during that special time in State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Collection of unusual specimens. and Community. Parade lines
39 William B. Graham Court, history. $5 per person. To get Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. www.vims.edu. up at 10:30 a.m. at Sunnybrook
Kilmarnock. Coed, ages 15 and on the list for Fridays, contact Science, Technology, and Morattico roads. Community
older. $5 per night. the museum by Wednesdays Engineering, Art and Math, Friday, June 30 potluck picnic follows parade.
4 • Rivah July 2017
Events
Grilled hot dogs, lemonade, ice Critter Creations: Butterflies, Slimy Science, 3 p.m. Camp
tea and water will be provided. 1 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle Store, Belle Isle State Park,
Participants urged to bring a side State Park, 1632 Belle Isle 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
dish to share. Parade contact, Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. 462-5030.
Patricia Wilson, 404-630-2507. Survival Bracelets, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4
Picnic contact, Clint Downing, Camp Store, Belle Isle State
Independence Day
571-289-0216. Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
4th of July Parade, 3 p.m. Lancaster. $5 per bracelet. 462- Lees And Independence
Main Street, Reedville. 5030. Family Fun Festival, 9:30
Independence Weekend Sunset Canoe Tour, 7 p.m., a.m.-5 p.m. Stratford Hall,
Celebration, 4-9:45 p.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle State Treakle’s Train rides; geocaching;
Kinsale. Gazebo, park and Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, free sketches, individual
bridge. Crafts, vendors, food, Lancaster. $6 per person. Pre- and family portraits by Phil
corn hole, petting zoo, pony register at 462-5030. McKenney; kids’ scavenger
rides, parade (5:30 p.m.), Fireworks, 9:15-10 p.m. hunt, Westmoreland County 4-H
alternating music sets by 11:21 Cockrell’s Creek, Reedville area. Livestock Club miniatures show;
Club and Sharon Mann, fireworks World Famous Breakfast, 8-11 Rappahannock Valley amateur
(9:15 p.m.) a.m., American Legion Post 83, Radio Club demonstrations; The 82nd annual Kilmarnock Firemen’s Festival will be held July 27 through
Crabbing 101, 10 a.m., Fishing 73 Hookemfair Rd., Hudgins. $9 colonial fare; Jamie Borek, August 5 at the KVFD Carnival Grounds, 200 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock.
Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 donation. 725-7422. children’s book author costumed The raffle grand prize is a 2017 Toyota Tacoma, four-wheel drive pickup
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $2 presentation; Sweet-N-Sassy truck, reported Firemen’s Festival president Johnny Smith (above). Tickets
per pot. Pre-register at 462- Monday, July 3 BBQ Company; Great House are $10. Tickets may be purchased from KVFD members, at upcoming
5030. Ask A Ranger, 9:30 a.m. tours; Lee family history community events and the carnival as supplies last. Tickets also may
Seine n’ Splash, 1 p.m. Picnic Campground Bathhouse Lawn, tent; fossil collecting and be purchased at Noblett Appliance & Propane, 17 South Main Street,
Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle identification; hiking; gristmill Kilmarnock, where the truck may be inspected. A drawing will be held at
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462- Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. demonstrations; art tent. 493- the conclusion of the carnival on August 5.
5030. Babygarten, 10:30 a.m. 1972.
Trick Your Stick, 3 p.m. Picnic Lancaster Community Library, 16 Community Fun Day, 10 a.m.-2
Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. p.m. Afton United Methodist Ramblin’ With A Ranger, 11 Celebration, 6:30-10 p.m.,
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $2 Storytime for ages 3 months-2. Church, 5130 Hacks Neck a.m. Camp Store, Belle Isle Mathews High School athletic
per hiking stick. Pre-register at Songs and rhymes. 435-1729. Road, Ophelia. Drawings for State Park, 1632 Belle Isle fields. Music, family fun and
462-5030. Powhatan Pastimes, 1 p.m. two girls and two boys, 24-inch Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. fireworks at 9 p.m.
Teen Paint Night, 6:30-8:30 Camp Store, Belle Isle State bicycles, (11:30 a.m. and 12:30 Colonial Classics, 1 p.m. Picnic Yorktown 4th of July
p.m. Rappahannock Art League Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, p.m.) giveaways, prizes for Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Celebration, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Lancaster. 462-5030. children, food, entertainment, Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462- Variety of events, parades and
Street, Kilmarnock. Ages 12 and Science, Technology, bake sale, yard sale, children’s 5030. music capped by fireworks
older. For topic, instructor, fees Engineering, Art and Math, amusements. Art In Nature, 3 p.m. Picnic display over the York River.
and registration, call 436-9309. 1:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Hometown 4th of July Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 www.visityorktown.org or 757-
“The Queen of Bingo,” 7 p.m. Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Parade, 10 a.m. Irvington. From Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462- 890-3500.
doors open, 8 p.m. curtain. Kilmarnock. Independent activity. Crockett’s Landing, along King 5030.
The Lancaster Playhouse, Fun, easy hands-on project. Ages Carter Drive to Irvington Road. Fireworks On The Boardwalk, Wednesday, July 5
361 Chesapeake Drive White 9-12. Pre-registration required, Classic cars on the Commons 9 p.m. Colonial Beach. Storytime, 10 a.m. Lancaster
Stone. $20. Reservations 435-1729. following parade. Mathews Independence Day 6 f
required. Purchase tickets at
lancasterplayers.org, or 435-
3776.
Fireworks Show, 9 p.m.
Windows on the Water, Yankee
Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill
Road, Lancaster. 462-7635.
Fireworks, 9 p.m. Richmond
County Little League Fields, 321
Community Park Drive, Warsaw.
Fireworks, 9:30 p.m.
Northumberland High School,
201 Academic Lane, Claraville.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Sunday, July 2
Urbanna Independence
Day Celebration, 6-10 p.m.,
Urbanna Town Marina, Urbanna
Creek. Live music, food, boat
parade at 7:30 p.m., fireworks
at dusk. Bring lawn chairs,
blankets, picnics. Free.
Aww Shucks, Oysters! 11
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f 5 Engineering, Art and Math, Street, Kilmarnock. Meet “Small Colonial Avenue, Colonial Beach.
1:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Works” exhibiting artists. Light $35 per person advance, $40
Community Library, 16 Town Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, refreshments. 435-9309. per person at the door.
Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Ages 2 Kilmarnock. Independent activity. Marsh Madness, 6 p.m. Stock Car Racing, 6:30-11
and older. “Design Your Unique Fun, easy hands-on project. Ages Campground Overflow Parking p.m., Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor
Transportation.” Craft and 5-8. Pre-registration required, Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica,
snack.435-1729. 435-1729. Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462- Middlesex County. Races in
Critter Creations: Butterflies, Magician Rob Westcott, 5030. four divisions. 758-1VMS or
11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle 2 p.m., Middlesex YMCA, Friday Night By Firelight, 8 vamotorspeedway.com.
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Route 33, Hartfield. Open to p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle
Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. children and adults of all ages. State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Sunday, July 9
Nature’s Costumes, 1 p.m. Sponsored by Middlesex Public Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. History Alive, 2 p.m. Good Luck
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, Library. Free. 758-5717. The Deep “See,” 9 p.m. Fishing Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Mary Ball
462-5030. Friday, July 7 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462- Washington Museum and Library
Wine on the Water, 6 5030. History Alive. Program: “Music
Thursday, July 6 p.m., St. Margaret’s School, Summer All-Media Juried Art Between the Great Wars: 1920s-
Hands-On History Day, 10 Tappahannock. Live music, Show Reception, 5-7 p.m., 30s America,” by Ampersand.
a.m.-2 p.m. Historic Christ food, craft beer, wine and fun. Tappahannock Artists’ Guild $15 at the door, or $12 by July 6
The Deltaville 5K and Kids Fun Run
Church & Museum, 420 Christ Proceeds benefit Ledwith-Lewis Community Arts Center, 200 at mkt.com/maryball.
is from 8-9:30 a.m. on Saturday,
Church Road, Weems. Ages Free Clinic. 202-360-3564. Prince Street. Tappahannock.
6-12. Explore the history of Night Paddle, 8-10 p.m., Show continues through August July 1, on Route 33 and Lovers Monday, July 10
Lane in Deltaville. The Fun Run
Colonial Virginia. Archaeology, Beaverdam Park, Gloucester. $5 6. www.tapparts.org. Summer Art Camp, 10
begins at 8 a.m. followed by 5K at
brickmaking, grave rubbings, fee if you bring your own kayak or Full Moon Paddle, 7:30 p.m., a.m.-noon. Rappahannock
8:30 a.m. Visit www.DVLRace.com
lunch. Pre-registration required, canoe, or you may rent one from Rappahannock River near Art League Studio Gallery, 19
to register or for details.
[email protected], the park. Register by June 30. Fredericksburg. Sponsored by North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
or 438-6855. 693-2355. Friends of the Rappahannock. Topic: Printing & Paper-Making.
Nancy Wanzong, Storyteller, Night Fishing, 4 p.m.-midnight, $35. 540-373-3448, ext. 117. Instructor: Sandy Manning. Ages
10:30-11:30 a.m. Lancaster Beaverdam Park, Gloucester. $5 Magic Show, 10-11 a.m., 9-13. Continues through July
Community Library, 16 Town per person or boat. 693-2355. Mathews Memorial Library, 251 bring chairs or blankets, concert 14. For fees, supply list and
Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Movies And Munchies, 10 Main Street, Mathews. Free. begins at 7 p.m. 435-1552. registration, call 436-9309.
Stories, puppets, rythym a.m.-noon. Lancaster Community 725-5747. Semipro Baseball, Richmond Babygarten, 10:30 a.m.
instruments. All ages. 435-1729. Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Orioles vs. Deltaville Deltas, 7:30 Lancaster Community Library, 16
Binocular Basics, 11 a.m. Kilmarnock. Movie: “Sing.” July 7-9 p.m., historic Deltaville Ballpark, Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Visitor Center, Belle Isle State Popcorn provided. All ages. 435- Family Camp, YMCA /APYC Ballpark Road, Deltaville. www. Storytime for ages 3 months-2.
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, 1729. Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp DeltavilleDeltas.com. Songs and rhymes. 435-1729.
Lancaster. 462-5030. First Friday On The Square, Road, Kilmarnock. Tubing, wind Canoe Jam, 8 a.m., Beaverdam Build A Better World
Ramblin’ With A Ranger, 1 4-9 p.m. Montross. Music, art, surfing, sailing, fishing, crabbing, Park, Gloucester. $5 fee if you With Magic, 10:30 a.m.
p.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle food, wine, beer. gaga ball, pool time, s’mores bring your own kayak or canoe, or Northumberland Family YMCA,
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 around the campfire.Two nights you may rent one from the park. 6348 Northumberland Highway,
Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. p.m. Rappahannock Art League lodging, four meals, activities for 693-2355 or www.gloucesterva. Heathsville. Northumberland
Science, Technology, Studio Gallery, 19 North Main family of four, additional charge info/pr. Public Library Summer Reading
for more. Fees and registration, For The Love Of Equine, 9 event. Magician: Mike Klee. 580-
peninsulaymca.org, or 435-366. a.m.-4 p.m. Allure Art Center, 5051.
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Saturday, July 8 White Stone. Exhibit features 2:30 p.m. Rappahannock Art
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Crown Pointe Marina, Hayes, photography, hand-crafted North Main Street, Kilmarnock.
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per boat on or before July 9. continues through August 13. Instructor: Sandy Manning.
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(cid:3) p.m. Register at www.bagclub. Micro Triathlon at Williams July 14. For fees, supply list and
(cid:153) Studios & 1 bedroom Suites located within walking
com. Cash prizes for adults, and Wharf, 8-10:30 a.m., 1039 registration, call 436-9309.
distance to a Doctor’s Office, Grocery Store,
youth angler awards. Proceeds Williams Wharf Road, Mathews. Chair Yoga, 10 a.m.-noon,
Pharmacy, Bank & More
benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of 1/4-mile swim, 8-mile bike trek, Gloucester Public Library Main
(cid:153) No Entrance Fees or Long-Term Lease requirements Gloucester. 695-4830. 2-mile run. $20. 725-9685. Branch, Main Street. Perfect
(cid:153) All basic utilities & weekly housekeeping, Grounds & Kilmarnock Town Centre Seine n’ Splash, 11 a.m. Picnic for anyone who has difficulty
Suite Maintenance included Park Grand Opening, 9 a.m.- Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 descending to and ascending
(cid:153) Beautiful common areas & amenities for socializing & 10 p.m. Town Centre Park, 150 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462- from the floor or whose balance
family gatherings + 24 hour emergency system in North Main Street Kilmarnock. 5030. is compromised. Register at
place for peace of mind. Dedication ceremonies and Power Of The Powhatan, 1 693-2998.
(cid:3) ribbon cutting, 9 a.m.; crafts, p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State
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painting, one act children’s Lancaster. 462-5030. Babysitting Class, 10 a.m.-3
42 Mitchell Avenue, Warsaw VA 22572 plays, dancing for kids, behind Pocahontas’ Pottery Shop, 3 p.m. Lancaster Community
Please stop in today for a tour. the scenes tours for adults, 10 p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Library, 16 Town Centre Drive,
a.m.-1 p.m.; inaugural concert Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: 4-H.
www.americanretirementhomes.org
on The Half Shell Stage, food Lancaster. 462-5030. Basics of babysitting. $5. Ages

‘Home in the Best Sense of the Word’ vendors, adult beverages, music Steamed Shrimp Fest, 3-9 11-13. Pre-registration required,
by Soul Expressions, 6-10 p.m., p.m. Colonial Beach VFD, 312 462-5780.
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Events
Children’s Theatre Of $15 ages 20 and younger.
Hampton Roads, 11 a.m. Purchase tickets at https://
Richmond County Elementary christchurch1735.ticketleap.
School Gym, 361 Walnut Street, com/.
Warsaw. Sponsored by Richmond “Anything Goes,” 2 p.m.
County Library Summer Reading The Lancaster Playhouse, 361
Program. 333-6713. Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.
Moonlight Canoe Tour, 7:30 Lancaster Players’ Youth Acting
p.m., Camp Store, Belle Isle Workshop presentation. By
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle reservation, 761-0106.
Road, Lancaster. $6 per person. Menokin Water/Ways.
Pre-register at 462-5030. Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road,
Warsaw. Art exhibits and related
July 11-13 activities showcasing efforts
Grandparent-Grandchild to preserve Chesapeake Bay
Summer Camp, 8 a.m.-5 waterways. Continues through
p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great August 27. 333-1776.
House Road, Stratford. $415 Semipro Baseball, Richmond
per person, all inclusive. Tigers vs. Deltaville Deltas, 7:30
Pre-registration required, p.m., historic Deltaville Ballpark,
[email protected], Ballpark Road, Deltaville. www.
stratfordhall.org, or 493-8038. DeltavilleDeltas.com.
Stock Car Racing, 6:30-11
Wednesday, July 12 p.m., Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor
Storytime, 10 a.m. Lancaster Speedway, Route 17, Jamaica,
Community Library, 16 Town The 19th annual Leukemia Cup Regatta will be held July 7-9 in Deltaville. This year, both cruisers and Middlesex County. Races in
Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Ages seasoned racers will be participating. The headquarters is the Deltaville Maritime Museum and, in addition four divisions. 758-1VMS or
2 and older. “Design Your Own to sailing, there will be a crab cake dinner, music by the Rhondels and a live auction. Visit www.leukemiacup. vamotorspeedway.com.
Vacation.” Craft and snack.435- org/va to register or for more information. Kidzart, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
1729. Tappahannock Artists’ Guild
Critter Creations: Butterflies, Community Arts Center, 200
11 a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle Art Workshop, 6:30-8:30 Anthem LemonAid Fundraiser Seine n’ Splash, 1 p.m. Picnic Prince Street. Tappahannock. Art
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle p.m. Rappahannock Art League for Children’s Miracle Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 fun for young folks. Free. www.
Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Network Hospital, 11 a.m.-3 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 462- tapparts.org.
Art In Nature, 2 p.m. Picnic Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: p.m. Allure Art Center, 419 5030.
Area, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Paint Like the Masters-Maria Rappahannock Drive, White Chesapeake Bay Skipjack July 15-16
Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Arango. Instructor: Kendra Hunt Stone. To help kids with cancer. Sails, 1-3:30 p.m. Reedville Northern Neck Anglers Club
462-5030. Robinson. Snacks provided. Lemonade stand, food, kids’ Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Cobia Classic, Membership
Bring a favorite beverage. For crafts, games. 323-3169. Main Street, Reedville. Aboard in the NNAC is $30 per year
Thursday, July 13 fees, supply list and registration, the Claud W. Somers. $25 for adults. Membership for
Barefoot Puppets, 2 p.m., call 436-9309. Saturday, July 15 members, $30 adults, $15 ages youth members, younger than
Middlesex YMCA, Route 33, “Anything Goes,” 7 p.m. Car, Truck & Bike Show, 10 12 and younger. Reservations, age 18, is free for children or
Hartfield. African rod puppets, The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street Center, 453-6529. Walk-ons accepted, grandchildren of adult members.
music, stories. Open to Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Gloucester. Food, vendors, space permitting. For a membership application,
children and adults of all ages. Lancaster Players’ Youth Acting music. Sponsored by Middle Raise The Roof, 1-6 p.m. visit northernneckanglersclub.
Sponsored by Middlesex Public Workshop presentation. By Peninsula Classic Cruisers. www. Historic Christ Church & wordpress.com.
Library. Free. 758-5717. reservation, 761-0106. mpccofgloucester.org. Museum, 420 Christ Church
Colonial Classics, 11 a.m. Friday Night By Firelight, 8 Crabbing 101, 10 a.m., Fishing Road, Weems. 12 craft beers, Sunday, July 16
Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle Pier, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 wine, barbecue, homemade ice Ask A Ranger, 9:30 a.m.
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. $2 cream, Good Shot Judy, Bobby Campground Bathhouse Lawn,
462-5030. Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. per pot. Pre-register at 462- “Blackhat” Walters. Bring photo Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle
Powhatan Pastimes, 1 p.m. July 14-16 5030. ID, chairs, blankets. $45 adults, 8 f
Camp Store, Belle Isle State
Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road,
Lancaster. 462-5030.
Friday, July 14
“American Girl Tea Party,”
6-7:30 p.m. Lancaster
Community Library, 16 Town
Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Must
be an LCL Summer Reader. Ages
6 and older with doll. Pre-register
at 435-1729.
Slimy Science, 6 p.m. Camp
Store, Belle Isle State Park,
1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
462-5030.
Second Friday Art Walk, 6-8
p.m. Colonial Beach.
July 2017 Rivah • 7
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f 7 a catapult. For fees, supply list Tuesday, July 18 Militia, will talk about camp life fried catfi sh dinner with corn-on-
and registration, call 436-9309. Mad Science Of Central during the War for American the-cob and watermelon. $35.
Isle Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. Science, Technology, Virginia, 11 a.m. Richmond Independence. Living history, Bring your own beer or wine.
Aww Shucks, Oysters! 11 Engineering, Art and Math, County Elementary School Gym, colonial cooking, blacksmithing, Some kayaks available, or bring
a.m., Motor Boat Launch, Belle 1:30 p.m. Lancaster Community 361 Walnut Street, Warsaw. fi ring demonstrations. 224-1732, your own. Reservations required
Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Sponsored by Richmond County ext. 225. by July 17, 333-1776.
Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. Kilmarnock. Independent activity. Library Summer Reading Semipro Baseball, Richmond Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. Morattico
Fun, easy hands-on project. Ages Program. 333-6713. Blue Jays vs. Deltaville Deltas, Waterfront Museum, 6584
Monday, July 17 9-12. 435-1729. Menokin Speaker Series: 7:30 p.m., historic Deltaville Morattico Road, Morattico. $20
Summer Art Camp, 10 a.m.- The Virginia Signers Of The Ballpark, Ballpark Road, adults, $10 ages 6-12, free 5
noon. Rappahannock Art League July 17-21 Declaration Of Independence, Deltaville. www.DeltavilleDeltas. and younger. For tickets, call
Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Junior Duck Stamp Camp, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Ingleside com. 337-0977, or email deborah@
Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Clay 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Menokin, 4037 Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Critter Creations: Owls, 11 deborahedger.com.
Ways. Instructor: Kendra Hunt Menokin Road, Warsaw. $50. Road, Colonial Beach. Speaker: a.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Rhythm And Brews By The
Robinson. Ages 7 and older. Investigate and document Robert Teagle. $25, lunch Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Bay, 5-10 p.m. Kilmarnock
Continues through July 21. For natural habitats of waterfowl in included. Purchase tickets at Lancaster. 462-5030. Town Centre Park, Kilmarnock.
fees, supply list and registration, the Rappahannock River Valley menokin.org/tickets. 333-1776. ‘Whooo’s’ for Dinner? 3 p.m. Food by local restaurants and
call 436-9309. watershed. Explore drawing Picnic Area, Belle Isle State Park, food trucks, wine and beer
Steve Somers Magic And Silly techniques to prepare entries for Thursday, July 20 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. available for purchase. Music by
Puppets, 10:30 a.m. Lancaster the Junior Duck Stamp contest. Chris Campbell, 2 p.m., $2 per pellet. 462-5030. Pretty Heavy, Beer Money and
Community Library. All ages. Ages 10-14. Register by July 7 at Middlesex YMCA, Route 33, Paddle & Fish Fry, 4-6 paddle, Trongone. $20 per person,
435-1729. menokin.org, or 333-1776. Hartfi eld. This singer, songwriter, 6-8 fi sh fry. Menokin, 4037 free ages 11 and younger.
Summer Art Camp, 12:30-2:30 Junior Rangers: Northern musician, and ventriloquist Menokin Road, Warsaw. Paddle Purchase tickets at lancasterva.
p.m. Rappahannock Art League Neck Time Machine, 10 a.m.-2 will present an upbeat and Cat Point Creek then enjoy a com.
Studio Gallery, 19 North Main p.m. Picnic Area, Belle Isle State interactive show. Open to
Street, Kilmarnock. Topic: Art & Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, children and adults of all ages.
Science. Instructor: Kendra Hunt Lancaster. Ages 9-12. $6 per Sponsored by Middlesex Public
Robinson. Ages 7 and older. day, includes all materials and Library. Free. 758-5717.
Continues through July 21. Make snack. Pack a lunch, bring a Camp Rescue, 9 a.m.-3:30
your own crystals, kaleidoscope, bottle of water. Pre-registration p.m., Middlesex County Volunteer
op art, slime, marble maze, and required,462-5030. Rescue Squad building.
Deltaville. Campers will be
introduced to the topics of basic Essex
CPR, recognition of heart attack (cid:81) T appahannock Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the cen-
and stroke, electrical, fi re, water ter of historic downtown Tappahannock, the third Satur-
and boating safety, fi rst aid, and day of the month through November. 445-2067
drug awareness. Snacks, lunch
Gloucester
and t-shirts provided. Free. Call
(cid:81) S ummer Nights Market in Gloucester 4:30–7:30
854-1603 to register.
p.m. every Wednesday beginning in June. 695-0700
Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art and Math,
Historic Yorktown
1:30 p.m. Lancaster Community
(cid:81) Y orktown Market Days 8 a.m.–noon at the Yorktown wa-
Library, 16 Town Centre Drive,
terfront between Buckner and Ballard Streets every Sat-
Kilmarnock. Independent activity.
urday from May 14 through October 28. 757-890-3500
Fun, easy hands-on project. Ages
9-12. Pre-registration required, Lancaster
435-1729. (cid:81) I rvington Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Irvington
Commons, the fi rst Saturday of the month through No-
Friday, July 21
vember. 480-0697
Friday Night By Firelight, 8
p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle Mathews
State Park, 1632 Belle Isle (cid:81) M athews Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Court
Road, Lancaster. 462-5030. Green, every Saturday through October. 725-3318
Library Lock-In, 5-10 p.m.,
Gloucester Public Library Main Middlesex
Branch, 6920 Main Street, (cid:81) U rbanna Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Taber Park, sec-
Gloucester. Stay late in the ond Saturday of each month. 758-2613
library for fun, games and
contests. For grades 6-12. (cid:81) Holly Point Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Deltaville Maritime
Registration required at 693- Museum, fourth Saturday of each month. 776-7200
2998.
Northumberland
Saturday, July 22 (cid:81) H eathsville Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1p.m. at Rice’s Ho-
Revolutionary War tel/Hughlett’s Tavern, the third Saturday of the month
Encampment, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. through October. 580-3377
George Washington Birthplace
Westmoreland
National Monument, 1732 Popes
Creek Road, Colonial Beach. (cid:81) M ontross Market Days 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the old Courthouse,
the fi rst Saturday of the month. [phone]
His Majesty’s Marines and 5th
Battalion, Cumberland County
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