Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Women’s Leadership Committee will be running a PB&J food drive during the month of June to assist families in need. Donations of non-perishable food items, or monetary donations, can be dropped off at the Essex County Farm Bureau Monday-Friday during business hours. Homemade items will not be accepted.
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.
Bay Aging will host a Memory Café on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3:30pm at Java Jacks Café in Tappahannock. Memory Cafes are a place where people experiencing cognitive challenges along with caring family members, friends, and professional caregivers can find meaningful programming, friendship and acceptance. For more information, call Bay Aging at 493-0238.
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.
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.
The Northumberland Public Library in conjunction with Allison’s Ace Hardware and Lilian Lumber Company will host Cretaceous Crafts on Thursday, June 25th from 10am-noon. Paint the American Flag onto paint paddles. All ages are welcome to participate and there will be different sizes for different ages.
The Lancaster Community Library will hold an American Girls Tea Party on Saturday, July 11th beginning at noon for kids ages 6 and up who are participating in the Library’s Summer reading program. Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite doll or stuffed animal. Pre-registration is required and will open on Friday, June 26th on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call 435-1729.
All Saints Anglican Church in Saulda will host a Patriotic concert and Prayer service on Friday, June 26th beginning a 5pm. Music will be provided by local musicians and Dr. Cheryl Davis, Director of the Christmas Chesapeake Chorale. This event is free and open to the public.
The Cople District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host a Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, June 26th at the Cople Fire Station in Hague. Doors open at 6pm with Bingo beginning at 6:30. Cost of admission is $25 and concessions will be available. All proceeds go to benefit the fire department.
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.
First Union Baptist Church in Rexburg will host their Youth Day on Sunday, June 28th beginning at 10am. This year’s theme is “Created For A Purpose”. Attendees are encouraged to wear shades of blue. Special music will provided by the Nu Generation Youth Choir of Good Hope Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served following the service along with activities for the kids, including a bounce house and face painting.
The Lancaster Community Library presents “Unearth the Story in Your Town” starting Monday, June 29th through July 13th. Help find the pieces of Scottie the Crab across town and put him back together. Pick up your list from the library. For more information, call 435-1729.
Calvary United Methodist Church in Emmerton will hold Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, June 29th through Friday, July 3rd. Each night will start at 6pm. This year’s theme is “The Lights of Christmas: Shining Jesus’ Love in a World That Needs Hope.” For more information, visit calvaryumcemmerton.com
