Neighbors Outreach Worldwide present the George Butler Elliott Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 4th at Hobbs Hole Golf Course in Tappahannock. First Place receives 4 Green Fees for The Highlands Golf Club in Chesterfield. Register your team by Wednesday, May 1st. Cost of registration is $400 per team and includes lunch and snacks. To register, email gbetournament@gmail.com or by texting 804-296-5583.
The Northern Neck Vegetable Growers Association continues their commitment to agriculture and the region this year by offering five scholarships totaling $10,000 to deserving area youth studying agriculture. Eligible applicants must live in one of the following counties: Caroline, Essex, Hanover, Gloucester, King George, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Westmoreland. Successful applicants must be 18-24 yrs. old and at least graduating seniors in high school. These funds are only eligible for use for undergraduate course work and can include community college agricultural programming and technical training. Two new $1000 scholarships are intended for students enrolled in a two-year agriculture program. A strong emphasis will be placed on a demonstrated commitment to agriculture not only with course work but also community involvement and career goals.
For more information call the Westmoreland County Extension Office at 804-493-8924 or email sromelcz@vt.edu.
The deadline for applications is May 1, 2024 at 5 p.m. Applications must be physically in the office, no electronic transmissions accepted.
Jennifer Delano, Commissioner of the Revenue for Richmond County, reminds you that your 2024 Form 762, Return of Tangible Personal Property and your 2023 Form 760, Virginia State Income Taxes, must be filed with the Commissioner’s office no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to avoid late filing penalties. You may contact the Commissioner’s Office at 804-333-3722 with any questions.
The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) is collecting donations of non-fiction books broadly related to local, state, national, or world history, genealogy, culture, biography, or similar subjects. Items will be used in an upcoming fundraiser sale and should be in gently-used condition without mold, mildew, dirt, or odors. Donors may bring books to the LVHS Museum at 8346 Mary Ball Road on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays only between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM until May 3rd. For more information, contact 804-462-7280 or lancastervahistory.org.
The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) is collecting donations of non-fiction books broadly related to local, state, national, or world history, genealogy, culture, biography, or similar subjects. Items will be used in an upcoming fundraiser sale and should be in gently-used condition without mold, mildew, dirt, or odors. Donors may bring books to the LVHS Museum at 8346 Mary Ball Road on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays only between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM until May 3rd. For more information, contact 804-462-7280 or lancastervahistory.org.
The CornerStone Community Development Center in Aylett will host a fish fry/crab cake fundraiser on Friday, May 3rd from 11am-6pm. Cost of a meal is $12 and includes 2 sides, drink, and dessert. You must pre-order your meals in advance, to preorder, call 804-769-2996 or email theccdc@gmail.com. All proceeds go to benefit the food and free health clinic programs.
The Northumberland Public Library will host their Bibliomania book club for students grades 9-12 on the first Friday of every month. from 3:30-5:30pm. Talk about your favorite books, what you are currently reading, and more! Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.
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The Kennington Community in Aylett will be hosting a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 4th from 8am-2pm. This event will be held rain or shine.
The Northern Neck Technical Center will host their 1st Car Show on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-2pm. There will be kids activities, tours of the technical center, demonstrations, awards, and a 50/50 raffle. Registration is $20 day of the show. All proceeds go to benefit the NNTC Scholarship Foundation. Rain date is May 11th.
Wayland Baptist Church in Stevensville will hold their Women’s Day Service on Sunday, May 5th beginning at 10am. Guest speaker for the event will be Minister Vanessa Trader from Beltsville, MD. Colors for the day are purple and white. All are welcome to attend.
Howertons Baptist Church in Dunnsville will host their Spring Fling on Sunday, May 5th beginning at noon. There will be live music, a bbq lunch, and homemade ice cream. All are invited to attend.
Bring your young family members and friends to the Library and celebrate National Children’s Book Week May 6th through 11th. This year’s theme, “No Rules. Just Read” speaks to the joy and pride that come with reading what you want, when you want, and how you want. Kids will be invited to cast their vote for their favorite picture book character and do other fun activities when they visit.
The Essex Public Library will hold their annual seed and plant exchange from May 6th-11th. Everyone is invited to bring their extra seeds and plants from home to share with others and pick up something to take home for their own garden.
Bring your young family members and friends to the Library and celebrate National Children’s Book Week May 6th through 11th. This year’s theme, “No Rules. Just Read” speaks to the joy and pride that come with reading what you want, when you want, and how you want. Kids will be invited to cast their vote for their favorite picture book character and do other fun activities when they visit.
