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.
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 Northern Neck Chapter 1823 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association will next meet at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, at the Healthy Harvest Food Bank in Warsaw. Tammy Cole will discuss the Food Bank’s aqua-culture program and will lead a tour of the facility. Current, former and retired Federal employees, spouses and survivor annuitants are invited. For more information, call 804-450-3919.
The Westmoreland Sheriff’s Office will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th from 5-8pm at Stan’s Skateland. Enjoy free food and ice cream, roller skating, moon bounce, live music from Hard To Tell, and visit booths from local agencies and businesses. The public is invited to this free event.
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 will host the Tampa Taiko Drums in concert on Friday, August 7th beginning at 10am at the Northumberland Family YMCA. Learn about Japanese Culture and get the chance to play the Taiko Drums yourself. For more information, call 580-5051.
The Northumberland Public Library presents “Escape from the Museum” as part of their Summer Reading Program on Friday, August 7th from noon-7pm. Drop in at any time. This event is open to all ages.
The Northumberland Public Library will host their Bibliomania book club for students grades 9-12 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. For more information, call 580-5051.
Grafton Baptist Church in Hartfield will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, August 9th beginning at 11am. This year’s theme is “A Time to Reflect, A Time to Celebrate.” Special guest speaker will be Reverend Dr. John C. Wright Jr. or Immanuel Baptist Church in Saluda. Lunch will be served following the service. All are welcome to attend.
Second Mount Olive Baptist Church in Little Plymouth will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, August 9th beginning at 11am. Special guest speaker will be Reverend Barbara A.F. Brehon of Beulah Baptist Church in Tappahannock.
Revival services will be Tuesday, August 11th through the 14th beginning at 7pm each night. The theme of Revival is “It’s Good To Be Home.” Each night will feature a different guest speaker:
Tuesday: Rev. Virginia of Zion Baptist Church, King and Queen C.H., VA.
Wednesday: Rev. Vincent Williams – Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Chesterfield, VA
Thursday: Apostle Jessie Ransom – Make – A – Way, Urbanna, VA
All are welcome to attend.
Grants Hill Baptist Church in Colonial Beach will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, August 9th beginning with the noon service. Lunch will be served after. The afternoon service will begin at 3pm and feature special guest speaker Reverend Carolyn Fisher and Queen Esther Baptist Church in Mollusk. All are welcome to attend.
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 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 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.
