May 4 Uncorked Half Marathon and 5K 7:30 to 11:30 am at the New Kent Winery in Talleysville, 8400 Old Church Road, New Kent, VA 23124. Sponsored by Sports Backers. For more information see New Kent Winery or call 804-932-8240.

May 4 Spring Plant Sale 8 am to noon at the New Kent High School Greenhouse (behind the new High School) Annuals - Perennials - Veggies - Herbs.  All proceeds benefit student programs at New Kent High School. Open every Saturday through June 1.

May 4 The Colonies Community Yard Sale 8 am to 1 pm throughout the community off of South Waterside Drive in Lanexa.  Follow the signs and look for balloons.  Rain or Shine.

May 4 Five Lakes Community Yard Sale 8 am to noon throughout the Five Lakes Community.   Follow the signs and balloons.

May 4 Mom & Kid Ninja Night ages 4-6: 5pm, ages 7-10: 6:30pm Mom and kids team up as warriors to face obstacles in this fun filled night.  Sponsored by New Kent Gymnastics Center and  New Kent Parks and Recreation.
 
May 5 Cinco De Mayo Celebration 1 to 5 pm at the New Kent Winery in Talleysville, 8400 Old Church Road, New Kent, VA 23124. For more information see New Kent Winery or call 804-932-8240.

May 7 District 3 Supervisor Patricia Paige Constituents Meeting  6:30 pm at the New Kent Middle School Auditorium.  For more information call Patricia Paige at 804-239-0483 or email papaige@newkent-va.us.

May 9 Trip to Arlington National Cemetery & National Museum of the Marine Corp   Depart Quinton Park at 7:30 am return at 6 pm. Residents: $55, Non-Residents: $60  Register by April 25.   Sponsored by New Kent Parks and Recreation  For more information call 804-966-8502 or kcturner@newkent-va.us.

May 9 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.

May 10 Summer Camp Open House 5 to 7 pm at the New Kent Parks & Recreation Department Office, beside the 1930 New Kent School at New Kent Court House.   For more information call 804-966-8502 or email kcturner@newkent-va.us.

May 10 Trivia Night 6 to 9 pm at the New Kent Winery in Talleysville.  For more information see New Kent Winery or call 804-932-8240.

May 10 Movie Night: "The Greatest Showman" (Rated PG) Movie begins at dusk. (About 7:30 pm) Pre-Movie activities begin at 6:30 pm and include community awareness and education regarding special needs, along with goodies and fun for all. Sponsored by New Kent Parks and Recreation.

May 11 Spring Plant Sale 8 am to noon at the New Kent High School Greenhouse (behind the new High School) Annuals - Perennials - Veggies - Herbs.  All proceeds benefit student programs at New Kent High School. Open every Saturday through June 1.

May 11 Brickshire Community Yard Sale  8 to noon at the Tot Lot Field  From Rt. 155 at Dairy Queen take Kentland Trail east and look for the signs.



May 11 A Taste of New Kent Wine Festival 11 am to 5 pm at Maidstone Village.  Wineries, food, and entertainment. Sponsored by the New Kent Chamber of Commerce.

May 11 We Love Mom Ice Cream Social and Crafts  Noon to 2 pm at Rockahock Campground on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa.    For more information call 804-966-8362.

May 12 Dessert Pairings for Mothers Day Noon to 4 pm at the New Kent Winery in Talleysville.  For more information see New Kent Winery or call 804-932-8240.

May 15 Bluegrass Social & Fellowship 6 pm at the Quinton Community Center, 3041 New Kent Hwy, Quinton, VA 23141 Ages 18 and up.  Sponsored by New Kent Parks and Recreation  Please contact JC Hale at 389-7407 or NKPR at 966-8502.

May 18 Spring Plant Sale 8 am to noon at the New Kent High School Greenhouse (behind the new High School) Annuals - Perennials - Veggies - Herbs.  All proceeds benefit student programs at New Kent High School. Open every Saturday through June 1.

May 18 New Kent County-Wide Clean-Up 8 am to noon.  Volunteers will divide the county into sections and pick up trash along roads.  Contact Ron Stiers at 432-9696 for more information. [Postsponed from April 13]

May 18 Providence Forge Ruritan Steakfeast 3 to 7 pm at the Providence Forge Recreation Center on Carriage Road. Meal served at 5 pm. Steak Dinner including salad, baked potato and tea, Beverage Truck, live music, cornhole boards and more.  Tickets: $25. Sponsorships available. Get advance tickets from any Providence Forge Ruritan Club member.  For more information see the Ruritan Facebook Page

New Kent Chamber of Commerce No meeting in May, 2019.  Come to A Taste of New Kent Wine Festival.  The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.

May 22 Boxed Dinner Prior to Martha Washington Presentation 5pm at Quinton Park  Ham rolls, pasta salad, chips, fruit, beverage and dessert. Cost $10.  RSVP by May 17.  Sponsored by New Kent Parks and Recreation.   For more information call 966-8502.

May 22 New Kent High School Scholarship Ceremony 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the NKHS Auditorium.

May 22 Martha Washington will talk with her friends and neighbors 7 pm at St. Peter's Parish Church, 8400 St. Peters Lane, Quinton, VA 23141. Mary Wiseman is an authority on Martha Washington and has portrayed her in Williamsburg and at Mt. Vernon. The program is sponsored by the New Kent Historical Society. A reception will follow at the Parish Hall. For more information call 804-932-3155.

May 24-27 Memorial Day Weekend at Rockahock Campground on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa.  For more information call 804-966-8362.

May 25 Spring Plant Sale 8 am to noon at the New Kent High School Greenhouse (behind the new High School) Annuals - Perennials - Veggies - Herbs.  All proceeds benefit student programs at New Kent High School. Open every Saturday through June 1.

May 25 Woodhaven Community Yard Sale 8 am to noon

May 27 Memorial Day

May 31 Capitol Lodge #79 Fraternal Order of Police Golf Classic 12:30 pm Shotgun Start at Brickshire Golf Club. 11:00  Registration, Lunch, and Driving Range open.  Lunch by Smashed Sammick.  Dinner by Outback.  Registration: $85 per person.  Proceeds help support the families of fallen Officers killed in the line of duty in Virginia. Hole sponsors, corporate, and beverage sponsors needed. Contact officer Clarke at 804 840-3438 or email  clarkeuva@yahoo.com.  

June 1 Kid's Bible Camp Kickoff  9 am to Noon at Rockahock Campground on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa.  For more information call 804-966-8362.

June 5 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.

June 8 5K Strides for Schools Apple 1 Mile Dash: 8 am, 5K: 8:30 am at the Brickshire playground and pavilion.  Packet pick up on Friday, June 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and on the morning of the race.  Sponsored by the New Kent Educational Foundation.  Registration Apple 1 Mile Dash: $15, 5K Run: $25 in advance ($5 more on the day of the event).  First 300 to register receive a race T-shirt.  For more information call Debbie Richards at 703-475-0080 sscottanddeb@aol.com or Angela Griffith at 703-268-9477 griffithgirls@yahoo.com.

Email your events to strantrout@newkent.net