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NEW KENT COUNTY NEWSLETTER AND PARKS & RECREATION GUIDE -
Winter 2018
NEW KENT RESOURCE GUIDE
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County Emergency and Weather Alerts
Habitat
for Humanity - New Kent Volunteers Needed
Remember
Our Men and Women in Uniform
- A Long Way from Home
(GCS Distributing
Tributes)
March 26
Breakfast with Colonial Downs 8
am at the New Kent Administration Building Board
Room. Mark Parson, Director of
Community Engagement for Colonial Downs, will
provide information regarding the opening of
Colonial Downs next month, Rosie’s reward program,
and images of the Colonial Downs facility.
Sponsored by the New
Kent Chamber of Commerce.
March 26
New Kent
County Fair Association Planning Meeting 7 pm at the
New Kent Administration Building at New Kent Courthouse.
Anyone interested in the New Kent County Fair is invited to
attend. For more information contact
newkentcountyfair@yahoo.com or leave a message on the web
site New
Kent County Fair.
March 30
Shredding & Recycling Day
9 am to 1 pm at the New Kent Administration
Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle. For old
elecronics, worn-out tires, unwanted confidential
papers and more. Rain or shine.
Sponsored by the
New Kent Clean County Committee. For
more information call 804-389-0080.
March 30 Researching and Writing Your Family History and
Your Church History 11 am to 1:30 pm at St. Luke Baptist
Church,
7901 Plum Point Rd., Eltham, VA Sponsored by the African
American Heritage Society of New Kent County and the St. Luke
Baptist Church Women's Ministry. For more information or
to RSVP contact Lavone at 804-393-1938,
Lallen3081@aol.com or
Camilla at 757-810-6037,
milliemac20@yahoo.com.
April 1-5
Spring Break Camp
Sponsored by
New Kent Parks and Recreation.
April 3 Blood Drive 3 to 7 pm
at the Quinton Community Center (3041 New Kent Highway,
Quinton, VA 23141) on Rt. 249. Sponsored by the
Providence
Forge Ruritan Club. Walk ins welcome. For
more information call Alan Files at 400-8148.
April 4
Chickahominy Area Triad Spring Fling 9:30 am
to 2 pm at
Corinth Baptist Church, 11650
New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA 23124. Age Ages 55+.
Health and Safety Fair. Lunch included at 12:30 pm. No
Fee. Reservations required by March 25.
April 6 Yard and Bake Sale
8 am to noon at
Providence Forge Presbyterian Church, 9310 Townsend Rd. Sponsored
by the Youth of the Church. Rain or Shine. For more
information call 966-2079.
April 9
New Kent
Republican Mass Meeting to
select delegates to the Virginia House of
Delegates 97th District Convention. More
information to come.
April 11
New Kent
County Fair Association Planning Meeting 7 pm at the
New Kent Administration Building at New Kent Courthouse.
Anyone interested in the New Kent County Fair is invited to
attend. For more information contact
newkentcountyfair@yahoo.com or leave a message on the web
site New
Kent County Fair.
April 12
Preschool Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 to 11:30 am at Quinton Park. For One to Five year
olds. RSVP requested by March 14 to 966-8502.
Sponsored by
New Kent Parks and Recreation.
April 12 Fish Dinner
5 pm at
St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church,
2631 Pocahontas Trail, Quinton, VA 23141.
The Public is welcome. For more information
call 804 932-4125.
April 12, 13, 14
New Kent StageHands
Performance at the New Kent Middle School Auditorium. 7:30
pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Two
Plays: To Burn a Witch, a one act
drama by James L. Bray and The Internet is a
Distract...OH LOOK A KITTEN!, a one act comedy by
Ian McWerthy.
For more information see
New Kent StageHands
or call 804-932-3155.
April 13 New Kent
County-Wide Clean-Up 8 am to noon.
Volunteers will divide the county into sections
and pick up trash along roads.
April 13
Mattress Sale 10 am to 5 pm at New
Kent High School. Supporting the New Kent
High School Band.
Email your events to
strantrout@newkent.net
See the Community Calendar
for future events
Also
see
Past Calendar Events 2019
Past Calendar Events 2018
Past
Calendar Events 2017
Past Calendar Events 2016
Past Calendar Events
2015
Past
Calendar Events 2014
Past Calendar Events 2013
Past Calendar Events
2012
Past Calendar Events
2011
New
Kent Wine Trail
New Kent County
Antique, Thrift and Consignment Shopping
Chickahominy Indians
- Charles City
Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division
- New Kent
2019 Virginia Legislature
New Kent Rappahannock Community College
New Kent Campus
at the newly renovated old New Kent High School building
11825 New Kent Highway.
Colonial Downs
Racing Aug 8 to Sept 7, 2019
www.colonialdowns.com
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Featured:
New Kent
Tours
inery & Brewery Tours,
Private Tours and Shuttle Service
Email
admin@newkentours.com or call (804)506-0130.
Antebellum of
New Kent
An exclusive event
venue in the heart of New Kent
4370 North Courthouse
Road, Providence Forge, Virginia 23140
Vaiden Inn
Bed and Breakfast
11920
New Kent Hwy, New Kent, VA 23124
(across from New Kent
Courthouse)
Call 804-557-2333
New Hope Food Pantry
for
Seniors, Disabled and Families of New Kent and Charles City
Mondays from 4 to 5:30 pm and Fridays from 3 to 4:30 pm
at New Hope Church, 6475 Parrish Rd, Providence Forge, VA
23140
Catch-A-Penny
Antiques, artifacts, local crafts
and art, unique jewelry, and more
in Maidstone at New Kent
Courthouse. Next to Active Life Fitness.
Colonial Kitchen & Market
at New Kent Courthouse
(in the former Rose & Crown Restaurant)
New Kent Mini
Storage
New Kent
Hwy (Rt. 249) and Airport Road
Climate Controlled - Drive-up - RV & Boat Storage
Call
804-557-3194
New
Kent Forestry Conference Center
1245 sq ft Conference Room and 16 guest rooms
at the New Kent Forestry Center on Rt. 60 just east of
Providence Forge
Now available for meetings, family reunions, retreats,
parties, etc.
The Not New Shop
Consignment and Resale Shop
on New Kent Hwy in Quinton, next to the Post Office.
Contact Linda Peaco-Mason at 804-832-6880 or
lpeaco@aol.com.
Safari Coffee Shop
Kentwood Crossings in Quinton
Open Mondays through Fridays 6 to 11 am and 3-7 pm;
Saturdays: 7 am to 3 pm: and Sundays 8 to 10 am.
Non-profit shop operated by
Journey Christian Fellowship to
support the Church's missions.
New Kent Senior Citizens Food Pantry
4375 Olivet Church Road
Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:00 am
Contact
nkscfoodpantry@gmail.com
New Kent Humane Society
PO Box 104, Providence Forge, VA 23140, 804 966-7105
Dedicated to helping homeless animals.
Chickahominy Animal Hospital
Linda O'Brien, DVM
8250 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge 23140
804 966-1300
Go Bucket List Travel
Nancy and Tony Cassano of New Kent
Toll Free & Fax 855-gobucket
Cornerstone Thrift Store
8921 Pocahontas Trail, at the stop light in Providence Forge
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm
Providing residential and transportation services to persons with
intellectual disabilities
Call 804 932-3333 for more information or to make a donation
The Barber Shop
10500 New Kent Hwy (Rick's at Old River Road)
Mon-Fri: 10-6, Sat: 10-2
Frazier Produce
Monday through Saturday at the Stop Light on Rt. 60 in Providence
Forge.
Royall
Construction
Class A Licensed General Contractor.
Bill Drumheller,
P.O. Box 743
Quinton, VA 23141, (804) 651-3510
Active
Life Fitness
Maidstone at New Kent Courthouse
New
Kent Glass
Commercial and Residential
8920 Pocahontas Trail, at the light in Providence Forge
Couch's Corner Berries
Pick your own strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Red
Raspberries, Bush Black Cherry, Bush Red Cherry. 8201
Poindexter Rd For availability call 804-932-3169 or email
couchscornerberries@gmail.com
Chickahominy Lake Bass Tournaments
at
Eagle's Landing and Ed Allen's Boats and Bait
NK Schools Sports Schedules
NK High School
NK Middle
School
New Kent Branch of the Heritage
Public Library
7791 Invicta Lane,
New Kent, VA 23124
in Maidstone at New Kent Courthouse
New Kent Historical
Society
Open every Monday from 10 am to 2 pm at the old jail at New Kent
Courthouse. Contact LaVonne, "The Jailor", at
lavonne@newkenthistoricalsoc.com to arrange a visit at other times.
Bay Transit Bus Service for New
Kent and Charles City 6 am to 6
pm. Curb-to-Curb service for all NK and CC residents.
Fares are $1 each way anywhere in Charles City or New Kent. Call
966-7650 in advance to schedule a ride.
New Kent County in 1863 by
Dallas Oslin $30 plus tax and
shipping (total $35.50). Contact Dallas
Oslin at 4801 Atwood Rd., Sandston, VA 23150.
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New
Kent Wine Trail
Richmond Times Dispatch Article, August 19, 2015
New
Kent Winery in Talleysville is open from 10 am to
6 pm on
Tuesdays through Sundays. Live music on Friday evenings at
Music and Menu (Closed on Mondays) 6 varieties of New
Kent Wine are available for taste and sale.
Saudé
Creek Vineyards Wednesdays through Mondays from 11 am to 6
pm (Fridays until 9 pm)16230 Cook's Mill Road, Lanexa, VA
23089. Winery, Tasting Room. Live music every Saturday and
Sunday 2 to 5 pm. BBQ for sale. Picnics Welcome.
Free Admission. Indoor and outdoor facilities for
weddings, musical events and celebrations. For directions and more information call 804-966-5896 or see www.saudecreek.com
Gauthier Vineyards, 5000 Farmers
Drive, Barhamsville, VA 23011 4 to 8 pm on Fridays and 11 am to six
pm on
Saturday and Sunday. To make reservations for private tastings - a
minimum of six is required – please call in advance at 757-634-7527,
or contact via e-mail at info@gauthiervineyard.com
White Plains Farm & Vineyard On Old Church
Road. Vineyard and Tasting Room. Vintners: Chris and
Ashley Peace. Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Devils Three
Jump Red, Cabernet Franc, and Old Church White wines.
Jolene
Vineyards - Coming Soon