The Lancaster Community Library is holding a Summer Reading Raffle Challenge for students grades 6-12 through August 7th. For every book read from the LCL Teen Center, you will one raffle ticket. The more you read, the more tickets you can earn. All participants will receive a gift card to Dee’s Attic Bookstore for participating. The raffle will be August 7th from 4-5pm. For more information, call 435-1729 ext. 13.
The Essex County High School Classes of 1960-1970 will hold a joint class reunion at the Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department Banquet Hall on Saturday, September 19th from 3-10pm. Cost per person is $70 and deadline to RSVP is August 19th. For financial information, call 240-678-8632. For general information, call 301-318-2926.
The Essex County Museum in Tappahannock will present a new exhibit, “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation,” in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary. The exhibition will run from June 25th through August 1st at the Museum in Tappahannock and can be experienced during normal Museum hours, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 10 am and 3pm. For more information, visit ecmhs.org.
Dee’s Attic Bookstore in the Lancaster Community Library will hold their annual Summer Book Sale beginning June 27th through August 1st. Browse a wide selection of children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, history, magazines, CDs, and more. All proceeds are donated to Lancaster Community Library. For more information or call 804-435-1729 ext. 28.
Mile High Kids are currently accepting applications for Head Start and Preschool for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants must be between the ages of 3 and 5 and be residents of the Northern Neck or Essex County. For more information, visit milehighkids.org or call 925-6025.
The Tappahannock Police Department will host a free Summer Camp for kids aged 8-13 July 13th – 17th from 8am-4pm each day at their headquarters on Duke Street. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Activities include swimming, bowling, government tours, and more. For more information, call 540-834-3815.
The Lancaster Community Library will host a STEAM Activity for kids ages 6-12 on Tuesday, July 14th from 1-2:30pm. Unearth the water table with Belle Isle State Park! For more information, call 435-1729.
Good Hope SDA Church in Tappahannock will host their Compassion Week & VBS from July 12th through the 18th with doors opening at 6:30pm each night. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Sheldon Bryan. Transportation is available to those within a 10-mile radius. Registration is required but there is no cost involved. To register, text “Compassion26” to 804-534-4821.
The Westmoreland Branch of the NAACP will hold its Membership Meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at Galilee Baptist Church starting at 6:30pm. New members are also welcomed to join & attend the meetings. For further information, please contact Secretary, Shirlene Johnson at naacp.wmb@gmail.com.
The Tappahannock Police Department will host a free Summer Camp for kids aged 8-13 July 13th – 17th from 8am-4pm each day at their headquarters on Duke Street. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Activities include swimming, bowling, government tours, and more. For more information, call 540-834-3815.
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a caregiver support group on the third Wednesday of every month from 2-3pm at the Essex Public Library. For more information, call 1-800-272-3900 or go to alz.org/grva.
Good Hope SDA Church in Tappahannock will host their Compassion Week & VBS from July 12th through the 18th with doors opening at 6:30pm each night. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Sheldon Bryan. Transportation is available to those within a 10-mile radius. Registration is required but there is no cost involved. To register, text “Compassion26” to 804-534-4821.
The Tappahannock Police Department will host a free Summer Camp for kids aged 8-13 July 13th – 17th from 8am-4pm each day at their headquarters on Duke Street. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Activities include swimming, bowling, government tours, and more. For more information, call 540-834-3815.
The VCU School of Nursing’s Mobile Health and Wellness Program will be offering on-site services every Thursday from 8:30am-3:30pm at the Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department. There is no cost for this service and adults over 18 with or without insurance are welcome. For more information, call or text 389-0521.
Good Hope SDA Church in Tappahannock will host their Compassion Week & VBS from July 12th through the 18th with doors opening at 6:30pm each night. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Sheldon Bryan. Transportation is available to those within a 10-mile radius. Registration is required but there is no cost involved. To register, text “Compassion26” to 804-534-4821.
