August 26 New Kent Unity Walk 9 to 11 am from the historic New Kent School to New Kent Courthouse.  New Kent Citizens, Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Community Working to Achieve Peace and Justice for All.

August 26 Bridges of Change Celebrity Waiter Event 11 am to 8 pm at Colonial Kitchen & Market, 11861 New Kent Hwy, New Kent 23124.  Law enforcement, community leaders and officials will be serving you to earn taips in support of opening the new emergency domestic violence shelter - Bridges of Change. Servers include Delegate Chris Peace, Rodney Hathaway, Joe McLaughlin, Robet Tyler and Linwood Gregory (11 am to 1 pm); Sarah Okalita, Lee Bailey, Rick Opett, and Jon Martz (1 to 3 pm); Bobby Mawyer, Sandy Ragsdale, J. L. Berg and NBC-12 anchors Kelly Aveline and Curt Autry (3 to 5 pm); Jon Burkette and Michelle Johnson (5 to 8 pm) & more to come

August 26 Bridges of Change Cornhole Tournament11 am to 8 pm at Colonial Kitchen & Market, 11861 New Kent Hwy, New Kent 23124  Team Cash Prizes.  Blind Draw Teams: Check-in 11 am; draw at 11:30 am.  Entry Fee: $15 per person. Pre-register at https://www.firstgiving.com/413583/cornhole-tournament

August 30 New Kent High School Trojan Theatre Fundraiser 5 to 9 pm at Chipotle Restaurant, 1413 Richmond Rd in Williamsburg.  Tell the cashier that you are supporting New Kent Trojan Theatre, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Theatre.

August 31 New Kent High School Freshmen Orientation 8 to 11 am at the high school, 7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent, VA 23124. Parents and students are welcome to arrive between 7:30 and 8:00am. The program will begin at 8:00am.  For more information call 804-966-9671.

August 31 New Kent v Colonial Heights - Varsity Football 7:00 pm at the New Kent High School Football Field - Ed Allen Jr. Athletic Complex.

September 4 Labor Day

September 5 First Day of School 
Drive Safely 

September 6 Providence Forge Ruritan Golf Tournament  at Brookwoods Golf Course.  1 pm shotgun start. Golf, Steak Dinner, Prizes  $75 per person/ $300 per team.   Funds support scholarships for New Kent Students.  Hole Sponsorships available.  For more information contact Alan Files at 804-337-7296 or email alanfiles@gmail.com.

September 7 to November 9 New Kent University The popular program will be conducted on 10 consecutive Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 pm.  Learn about New Kent County Government.  The deadline for applying is August 11.  Contact Krista Eutsey at 804-966-9683 or email kmeutsey@newkent.va.us  

September 8 Punt, Pass & Kick 6 to 8 pm at the Parks and Recreaation Field 5.  For boys and girls ages 6 to 15.  For more information see Inside New Kent, call New Kent Parks and Recreation at 966-8502, or see www.nflppk.com

September 8 Comedy Night at New Kent Winery 6:30 to 9:30 pm Enjoy a hilarious night of comedy at New Kent Winery featuring a 90 minute show filled with various standup and improv comedians. Bikini Panini will be our food truck for the evening.

September 15 New Kent v Bruton - Varsity Football 7:00 pm at the New Kent High School Football Field - Ed Allen Jr. Athletic Complex.

September 16 Rope N' Run - at the Murphy Farm on Airport Road - Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Open Tie Down, Walk up Goat Tying, vendors, food, Silent Auction.  Sponsored by the Special Olympics.  All proceeds and donations will go to benefit the Special Olympics in New Kent.  For more information contact murphyfarmva@gmail.com 

September 17 Farmer's Market 11 am to 2 pm at the New Kent Winery in Talleysville.  For more information see New Kent Winery or call 804-932-8240.

September 17-18 Classics on the Green at New Kent Winery in Talleysville, just north of  Interstate 64 on Rt. 106.  Sponsored by Classic Automotive Events of Virginia, Inc., in conjunction with the Central Virginia British Car Club.  Tickets available at New Kent Winery or www.classicsonthegreen.com 

Email your events to strantrout@newkent.net