The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock holds its Monthly Drum Circle event October 17 at Kilmarnock Towne Park. A Kids Drum Circle is set for 3:00 p.m. and the All Ages Drum Circle is at 4:00 p.m. No experience is necessary and if you don’t have a drum there will be ones available at … Read more
Richmond County is conducting a “County Bucks” program from October 25 through January 8. Each household can claim a $50 book which can be used at participating merchants. Proof of Richmond County or Town of Warsaw residency is required. Books will be handed out October 25 and 27 at the Public Meeting Room in Warsaw … Read more
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester is holding a COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot clinic on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This is a walk-up clinic and no appointment is necessary. Anyone over the age of 12 can receive the vaccine and shot. If you are getting a booster COVID-19 vaccine proof of … Read more
You may see gas prices go up as the impacts from a pipeline spill earlier this month begin being felt. A Triple-A spokesperson tells a Lynchburg TV station that the pipeline carries fuel from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.amd has several terminals along its route. The pipeline was shut down over the weekend for repairs and … Read more
The Virginia Redistricting Commission’s work grinds to a halt after the panel couldn’t come to terms on the maps to use for starting the boundary realignment. According to News 8 last Sunday was the deadline for completing its work and turning it over to the General Assembly but that deadline is now Thursday. The 16-member … Read more
Gov. Ralph Northam creates the “Executive Team on Immigrant Integration” to help Afghan refugees become commonwealth residents. Around 15,000 refugees were evacuated to Virginia and the team estimated 1,200 will settle here including Special Immigrant Visa holders and other evacuees. The team helps with affordable housing, job opportunities and immigration matters. They are working with … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to participate in an online public meeting and comment opportunity to share their feedback on proposed concepts to promote safety and reduce congestion on Route 17/Route 360 in the Tappahannock area. It takes place Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Go to virginiadot.org/Route17andRoute360 for project details and the … Read more
A Middlesex County candidates forum takes olace on Oct. 19 at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Locust Hill with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Offices include Clerk of Court as well as the school board and supervisor seats representing the Saluda and Hartfield districts. The Gazette-Journal reports Rappahannock Community College President Dr. Shannon L. … Read more
Mark your calendar for Oct. 21 as that’s the date for the Tappahannock Main Street Art Initiative’s “3rd Thursdays” event. Local and regional artists will display their masterpieces between 5:00 p.m and 8:00 p.m. and downtown businesses will open their doors so you can explore all that Tappahannock’s businesses have to offer. Enjoy live entertainment … Read more
Kilmarnock Brewhaus and Kilmarnock Orthopaedics are hosting a metric century bicycle ride through Lancaster County on Oct. 23. The ride was orginially scheduled for Oct. 9. It will begin and end at Kilmarnock Brewhaus on West Church Street and there will be 3 pace groups available. Refreshments are provided by Kilmarnock Orthopaedics along with the … Read more