March 21, 22, 23 "James and the Giant Peach" 7:30 pm each night performed by New Kent High School Trojan Theatre at New Kent High School.  An upbeat, whimsical, and heartwarming musical with lyrics and music composed by Pasek and Paul (The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen) and book by Timothy Allen Mcdonald.

March 23 Salsa Night at the Vineyard Estate at New Kent Winery 6 to 10 pm at the New Kent Winery in Talleysville.  For more information see New Kent Winery or call 804-932-8240.

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 Mattress Sale 10 am to 5 pm at New Kent High School.  Supporting the New Kent High School Band.

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