The Northern Neck Chapter 1823 National Active and Retired Federal Employees’ (NARFE) Association will hold its annual Fall picnic on Tuesday, October 6th beginning at 11:45am at Shelter 2 in Belle Isle State Park. Current, former and retired Federal employees, spouses, and survivor annuitants are invited to attend. For more information on what to bring for the picnic, call 450-3919.
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 Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center in Heathsville will hold “Beginning Weaving” October 9-11th from 9am-4pm each day in the Arts Center in Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. Prepare and learn how to use a floor loom from start to finish. Cost of the class is $300 and includes all equipment and materials. To register visit RHHTFoundationinc.org and click on “Heritage Art Classes”.
The Northumberland Public Library will hold “A Space for Healing” a widow support group on the 2nd Friday of every month from 1-4pm. Come for the support and camaraderie of others who may have walked the path. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 580-5051.
Second Baptist Church in Warsaw will host a Bike & Car blessing on Sunday, October 11th beginning at 11am. All are welcome to attend.
Second Baptist Church in Warsaw will host their Senior Ushers Ministry Program at 3pm. Special guest speaker will be Reverend Clinton Reese and music will be provided by Hearts of Joy. All are welcome to attend.
The Essex County Triad will host their Senior Health and Safety Fair on Monday, October 12th from 10am-2pm at Essex High School. There will be free health screenings, wellness & nutrition tips, free lunch, and more.
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, Barbara Campbell at naacp.wmb@gmail.com.
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.
FYI Northern Neck is a community fellowship mission of St. James Episcopal Church, Montross. On Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm you can enjoy a free lecture entitled Do I know you? Intercolonial relations in the 17th century. This talk will tell you who knew whom and who traveled where in the early years of this country’s founding.
Lebanon United Methodist Church in Dunnsville will host a Pork BBQ Dinner on Friday, October 16th from 5-7pm. Eat in and take out options are available. Cost of dinner is $15 and all proceeds go to benefit the church’s outreach and mission programs.
Antioch Baptist Church in Saluda will celebrate their 160th Anniversary on Sunday, October 18th beginning with worship at 11am. The morning speaker will be Reverend Dr. Fred D. Holmes Jr. The afternoon service will be at 3pm and feature special guest speaker will be Reverend Dr. John C. Wright. All are welcome to attend.
Jerusalem Baptist Church in Hauge will celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of Pastor Daryl E. Fisher and Pastor First Lady Carolyn Fisher on Sunday, October 18th beginning with dinner at 1pm. The message will be delivered by Apostle John H. Bibbens of Zion Church Lottsburg. All are welcome to attend.
