Rockahock Family Spring Bluegrass Concert
 June 13, 14, 15, 2013
For more information call 804 966-8362

Matthew's Haven Denim & Diamonds
"Chair" ity Silent Auction
June 8, 2013
Call 804-400-4265 or see www.matthewshaven.com 

 

 

Thoroughbred Racing at Colonial Downs
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
June 8 - July 13, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotary at the Races
July 4, 2013

4 pm at Colonial Downs.  Sponsored by the New Kent Rotary Club.  Horse Racing, Fireworks, Turf Club Buffet, Silent Auction. 

Proceeds to benefit NK Sheriff's Auxiliary, Heritage Public Library, New Kent High School and Dover, England's Astor School production of Anything Goes, and New Kent Rotary Projects. 

Tickets $35 per person are available from any New Kent Rotary Member or send a check payable to New Kent Rotary to P. O. Box 394, Providence Forge, VA 23140. 

Tickets are available on line

WELCOME TO
NEW KENT COUNTY VIRGINIA

New Kent County Community Information and Links

NEW KENT ROAD MAP

Link to New Kent County Official Web Site

NEW KENT RESOURCE GUIDE

Remember Our Men and Women in Afghanistan - A Long Way from Home 

May 23 Summer Camp 2013 Open House 5 to 8 pm at the New Kent Parks and Recreation Office beside the 1930 School at New Kent Courthouse. Information on summer camps. For more information call 966-8502.   

May 25 Memorial Day Weekend Concert at Rockahock Campground on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa.  Featuring the Carolina Soul Band, watermelon eating contest, water slide, pie eating contest, $500 cornhole tournament. For more information call 804 966-8362 or see www.rockahock.com 

May 27 Memorial Day

June 3 Food Preservation 101 Class 2 to 4 pm at Providence Forge Recreation Center on Carriage Road. Sponsored by the New Kent County Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Basic canning.  Pre Register by May 15 For more information call 966-9645

June 7 Blue Knights Golf Tournament 9 am Shotgun Start at the Golf Club at Brickshire  Captain's Choice.  Check in at 8 am, Shotgun Start at 9 am.  $320 per team of 4 includes lunch, golden beverages, prizes and more. Sponsored by the Blue Knights of Virginia VIII.  For more information contact Jerry Simpson at newkent337@yahoo.com.

June 8 First Day of Thoroughbred Racing at Colonial Downs  Racing is scheduled on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 8 through July 13.

June 8 Matthew's Haven Denim & Diamonds "Chair" ity Silent Auction 6:30 pm at Royal New Kent Golf Club.   Enjoy heavy hors-d'ouvres, beverages, music and great auction items.  Mingle with friends and help change the life of a child. Tickets: $27 per person, includes 2 beverage tickets.  For more information call 804-400-4265 or see www.matthewshaven.com 

June 11 Democratic Party Primary for 2013 Lt. Governor: Aneesh Chopra and Ralph S. Northam; Attorney General: Justin E. Fairfax and Mark R. Herring.  All New Kent Polls will be open from 6 am to 7 pm.  No primary will be held for the Democrat Governor nominee Terry R. McAuliffe.  Republican state-wide candidates were chosen at the Virginia Republican Convention on May 18.  No primary will be held for Republican 97th District Delegate candidate Chris Peace.  

June 12 New Kent Winery Cooking Class 11 am to 2 pm at the Winery.  Chef Tammy Brawley, Chef of Richmond's The Green Kitchen will provide recipes, demonstrations and gourmet food along with wines from New Kent Winery.  Classes are $50 per person. Call 932-8240 to make reservations.

See the Community Calendar
for more events

Also see
Past Calendar Events 2013
Past Calendar Events
2012
Past Calendar Events
2011

 New Kent Wine Trail

Providence Forge Antique Shopping


New Kent County Government Calendar

South Waterside Pictures
Nov 12-14, 2009

Walker's Dam Update

 
Colonial Downs Racing for 2013 

2013 Virginia Legislature

New Kent Food Pantry
4375 Olivet Church Road
Open 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mondays from 9:30 to 10:30 am
Open for Senior Citizens: 3rd Fridays from 9 to 11 am
Contact nkscfoodpantry@gmail.com

New Kent Human Society
PO Box 104, Providence Forge, VA 23140, 804 966-7105
Dedicated to helping homeless animals.

New Businesses:

Go Bucket List Travel
Nancy and Tony Cassano of New Kent
Toll Free & Fax 855-gobucket

Willies Smoked Carolina BBQ
is back!
7801 Pocahontas Trail in Providence Forge

Creative Critters III Learning Center
6540 Emmaus Church Rd.,  New Kent Business Center
Contact Kathy Gray at 557-2688

Treasurers From the Attic
9805 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge. Antiques and Collectibles
Pecans in the Shell, Mini Loaves of Bread.
For more information call 804-966-2759.

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

CLP Auctions and Antiques
7311 Pocahontas Trail, 3 gables on Rt. 60 just west of Providence Forge
Antique store and an auction every Saturday at 6:30 pm.
We accept consignments for our weekly Auction
Contact Charles Parsons, 804 332-4616, charlesparsons1991@yahoo.com

Jayson and Rachael Photography
804-291-8105

Thrift and More Store
7311 Pocahontas Trail, 3 gables on Rt. 60 west of Providence Forge
thriftandmorestore@gmail.com 804-966-2695

Old Forge Grill
Rt. 60 in Providence Forge. Mon thru Sat 5:30 am to 4 pm; Sun 7 am to 3 pm.
  Formerly Jean's Country Diner.

Frazier Produce
Monday through Saturday at the Stop Light on Rt. 60 in Providence Forge.

New Kent Optical
Kentwood Square on Rt. 249 in Quinton
Call 804-972-7143

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

Back in the Day Antiques & Uniques  
3610-B North Courthouse Rd, Providence Forge.  Open 7 days a week.  

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

The New Kent Branch of the Heritage Public Library is open at 6125D Chesapeake Circle at Rt. 155 and I-64. (near Dairy Queen)  

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.  

New Kent Winery in Talleysville is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Tuesdays through Sundays.  (Closed on Mondays) 6 varieties of New Kent Wine are available for taste and sale.

Saudé Creek Vineyards, 16230 Cook's Mill Road, Lanexa, VA 23089. Winery, Tasting Room.  Indoor and outdoor facilities for weddings, musical events and celebrations.  For directions and more information call 804-843-7100 or see www.saudecreek.com 

New Kent County Meetings
New Kent School Board
Map
Regular Meeting: June 3, 7 pm at New Kent High School

New Kent Board of Supervisors
Map
Regular Meeting: June 10, 6 pm
Work Session: May 29
, 11:59 am

New Kent Planning Commission Map
Regular Meeting: June 17, 6:30 pm

Board of Supervisors' meetings and Planning Commission Meetings are broadcast on Cox Cable Channel 48 during the week following the meeting at 9 am, noon, 3 pm, and 7 pm. 


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Books on New Kent County History available for sale at the
Rose and Crown Restaurant
at New Kent Courthouse

General J. E. B. Stuart's Ride Around the Union Army - The events in New Kent County on June 13, 14, 1862

Last of the White House
- The Evacuation and Destruction of White House on the Pamunkey River by the Union Army on June 25-29, 1862

A Trip Up the Pamunkey River with a Flag of Truce
- An Expedition to move Union patients from the Talleysville Hospital on July 11, 1862

New Kent Courthouse District - from the 17th to the 21st Century

New Kent History 2013 Calendar

 

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**Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad   
966-2801
**Providence Forge Volunteer Fire & Rescue (NK Fire Co 1) 
966-5322
**Quinton Volunteer Fire & Emergency Medical Services (NK Fire Co 2) 
932-3866

Lanexa Fire-Rescue Station 4, P. O. Box 69, Providence Forge, VA 23140. 

**Weir Creek Emergency Services (NK Fire Co 3) 
843-2012
New Kent Fire and Rescue 
966-9618