Visit Chesapeake Bay Events

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum ushers in their 2010 season with the celebration of Family Day on Saturday, March 13. This year’s theme is “Animals of the Chesapeake”. The Museum is collaborating with several local organizations, including the Virginia Wildlife Center, Northern Neck Kennel Club, Northern Neck Bee Keeping Club and Animal Conservation, to provide an engaging program for kids of all ages.

The Virginia Wildlife Center of Waynesboro will present two shows at Family Day, featuring a reptile, raptor and a mammal. The Wildlife Center provides continuing education training for wildlife rehabilitators and these shows are an extension of their services. Shows will be held at noon and at 2:00 pm.

Northern Neck Kennel Club will provide obedience training demonstrations and answer questions from pet owners and those who are curious about our furry friends. The Kennel Club provides a wide range of programs and courses that benefit both our human and canine communities.

Bees will be buzzing around Dave Canby of the Northern Neck Bee Club. Family Day will also showcase the work of Bill Gimble, an entomologist, and his collection of insects… some live! Northumberland Animal Conservation Officer, Ken Williams will share displays on local wildlife and conservation.

Family Day will feature these guests and exhibit interactive stations for family discovery at every turn. In addition, the Claud Sommers and the Elva C will be available for on board tours.

Join us at the Museum for Family Day from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday, March 13. Festival Halle host their Winter Market on the same day, so Reedville will have something for everyone! Admission for children 12 and under are free. Adults $3.00. For further information, contact 804-453-6529 or www.rfmuseum.org.

Enjoy oysters, hot dogs and their special bean soup! Visit smithpointsearescue.com

Enjoy homemade soup and hors d’oeuvres with our award winning wines and taste our recently barreled 2009 vintage

Tickets are $10.00 in advance - $15.00 at the door
(Advance tickets are recommended - call by Thursday, Nov 19th)

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cople District Volunteer Fire Department

11 am to 4 pm - Rain or Shine
804-472-4430

Special Holiday Discount Pricing on all Wines

2953 Kings Mill Rd., Kinsale VA 22488
Regular Hours: Thursday thru Sunday 11 to 5 or by appointment

Smith Point Marina - the weigh station and host the Captains Meeting for this tournament in support of scholarships for local high school students. Winning purse is normally taken by combined two-fish weights of over 65 lbs!

Information at http://smithpointmarina.com

Essex County/Richmond County Fourth of July Celebration — Little league benefit at Essex County Little League Park. The Warsaw Tigers will play the Tappahannock Wildcats in the 7:15 p.m. Old Timers Softball Game, followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.

804-443-4321.

At the historic Locust Grove Farm on the Mattaponi River near Walkerton you can enjoy a day of extraordinary art, wine & music. Just a short drive from Richmond. Juried art vendors, displays, wine tasting, children’s activities, horse rides, live music and an assortment of food vendors. Plus an art auction to benefit the Mattaponi Volunteer Rescue Squad.

http://locustgrove1665.com

Sponsored by the Kiws Rotary. Vendors, demos, food, Sailing Regatta, Poker Run, kids events & fishing tournament. Join the fun on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

KIWS Rotary Website
804-435-616

Held in downtown Kilmarnock, this walk raises money to support fighting birth defects. Contact marchofdimes.com for more information.

Join us for this fun annual event for children ages 1 to 12. Sponsored by the Northern Neck Lodge 32 of the Fraternal Order of Police. No admission charge for participants and their parents. The hunt begins exactly at 11 a.m. on the Oval. No rain (or snow!) date.

Regular admission to Great House tours. Bring your camera.

Stratford Hall

804-493-8038
http://stratfordhall.org

Kentucky Derby Party at the Tavern. This is party time at the Tavern Courtyard behind the old courthouse in Heathsville. Big band music, local foods, cocktails, televised horse racing, ladies’ hat contest, games of chance, silent auction and more. Call 804-580-3377 for reservations or go to rhhtadmin@earthlink.net.

Website
804-580-3377

Arts and craft vendors, food, & pony rides. Plus KVFD - fireman’s parade, and fireman’s dance 6pm+

Kilmarnock website

All things “crab” - food, crafts, entertainment. Great way to kick off the season in the Northern Neck and free admission. Sponsored by Donohue Properties, Go to thekilmarnockcrabfestival.com. 804-761-4359

3-7 pm. Food, Fun, Finery - Beverages, Bidding and Benevolence! Great Times for a Great Cause! Gourmet offerings from regional restaurants, wine tasting from local wineries plus
live jazz. View the Preakness Stakes on the Big Screen and take a chance on picking the winner.
Compelling Silent Auction and Outstanding auction items.

Proceeds to benefit Rahappahannock Community College Educational Foundation.
Held on the grounds of the historic North End Plantation in Deltaville.

$ Reservations Required 804-333-6707

The Menokin Music Festival at Francis Lightfoot Lee’s Menokin, a national historic landmark located in Warsaw, Virginia. Enjoy a day of great music, family fun, games, and plenty of food and golden beverages. Band names and ticket prices to be announced. Children welcome

All proceeds benefit the Menokin Foundation. Menokin Ruins - the home of Francis Lightfoot Lee - near Warsaw. www.menokin.org
Call for more information. 804 333-1776

Various locations throughout Lancaster County
Contact: The Haven Shelter & Services
Lancaster, VA

Just Gardens is pleased to host its ninth tour of gardens in Virginia’s Northern Neck as a benefit for The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc. The 2009 tour will highlight five gardens in Lancaster County. The tour is designed to educate and encourage gardeners to consider plants they might grow in their own gardens. The gardens may be visited in any order. Advance tickets are $12 and tickets sold the days of the event will be $15. For more information please contact The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc. at (804)333-1099 or read about this event in the April/May 2009 issue of The House & Home Magazine.

10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Admission Fee: $12 advance
The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc.: (804) 333-1099
Email: crc@havenshelter.org

KVFD Sgt. Pepper’s Tour Review Concert. Lancaster Middle School, 52 School Street, Kilmarnock. Enjoy a review of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to benefit the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department. 804.761.7547