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UPDATE: RFM Winter Lecture Series to open Jan. 13

NORTHUMBERLAND—The Reedville Fishermen’s Museum recently announced the 2025 Winter Lecture Series. Sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department, 119 Main Street, Reedville. The series will open Monday, January 13, with “Fish Tales” by fish boat model maker Eddie Rittenhouse. He will share tales and what...

Tappahannock partners with Pack Brothers Hospitality for Hoskins Creek Restaurant, lodging and dock management

The Town of Tappahannock recently announced Pack Brothers Hospitality will manage and operate the future restaurant, currently referred to as Hoskins Creek Restaurant. The official name will be finalized and announced at a later date. This anticipated establishment is a vital component of the Hoskins Creek Park Development Project, an...

Tickets are on sale for February 1 ULVFD shrimp and oyster dinner

LANCASTER—The Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 14th annual “all you can eat shrimp and oyster dinner” on February 1 at the Lively Firehouse, 5170 Mary Ball Road, Lively. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and may...

Stratford Hall announces 2025 Lee Lecture, related weekend events 

WESTMORELAND—Stratford Hall recently announced Caroline E. Janney will deliver the 2025 Lee Lecture at 2 p.m. January 19 in the Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library at Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Dr. Janney, the John L. Nau III Professor of the American Civil War and Director...

Design proposals due by Jan. 25 for Mathews ‘LOVE’ signs

The Mathews VA250 Committee, along with the Mathews Bay School Community Arts Center, recently announced a competition to design two LOVEworks signs. Proposals and bids are due by January 25. The initial award to construct the signs was announced in November and the committee is seeking artists to submit their...

Tribute to Robert Burns slated January 25

LANCASTER—The Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band will hold its annual afternoon “Tribute to Robert Burns” event January 25 at the Masonic Lodge #100, 1434 Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock. The program will focus on a concert and entertainment with piping, singing, poetry and dancing, reported pipe major William Harrison. The event...

Art at the River Juried Art Show deadline is Feb. 1

York County Public Affairs office recently announced an opportunity to showcase artistic talent. The 2025 Art at the River Juried Art Show will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown. Applications are due February 1, reported public information officer Gail Whittaker. Competition divisions include painting (watercolors,...

Steamboat Era Museum announces speakers series

LANCASTER—Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, Irvington, will launch the 2025 Second Saturday Speaker Series at 2 p.m. January 11. On January 11, the museum will welcome Greg Kirkbride for his presentation, “America’s Tall Ship - the Coast Guard Barque EAGLE.” Commander Kirkbride, a graduate of the U.S. Coast...

Fitness Sampler Day set for Jan. 4

Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) is showcasing Zumba, Senior Yoga, Floor Yoga and Belly Dance classes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Stewart Building, 6382 Main St., Gloucester. All sessions are free, but pre-registration is required as soon as possible at https://secure.rec1.com/VA/gloucester-county-va/catalog. Senior...

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