October 26, 27, 28 Fisher Family Estate Sale at 7000 New Kent Hwy. Old tools, Antiques, Furnature and much more.  This is a big one!

October 26, 27, 28 and November 9. 10, 11  Chicago - The Musical   featuring American students from New Kent High School and New Kent Middle School and British students from Astor College and Duke of York Royal Military School in Kent, England.  Performances are at 7 pm each day at New Kent High School, with a matinee at 12:30 pm on Oct 28.   Oct 26, 27, 28 performances will be with British and American casts. November 9, 10, 11 will be with an All New Kent cast. For more information call NKHS at 804-966-9671, or email Victoria Kesling at: vkesling@nkcps.k12.va.us.

October 27 New Kent Chamber Cup Golf Tournament Sponsored by the New Kent Chamber of Commerce.  For more information contact Connie Bryan at office@newkentchamber.org.

October 27 "Sing" 5:30 to 9:30 pm at Quinton Community Park on Henpeck Road.  Movies in the Park.  Movie, Popcorn & Drink. Admission: a new toy donation for the Christmas Mother.  For more information see Inside New Kent.

October 27 Movie Night: "Hidden Figures" 6:45 pm at Second Liberty Baptist Church, 8140 George W. Watkins Road, Quinton, VA 23141.  For more information call 932-4245.

October 27 Halloween Party and Haunted Hayride 7 to 10 pm at  Saudé Creek Vineyards, 16230 Cooks Mill Rd.  Haunted Hayrides. Live Music, Tavern Red Wine, Brunswick Stew, and more.  For directions and more information call 804-966-5896 or see www.saudecreek.com 

October 27, 28 Journey Haunted Trails 7:30 to 10:00 pm at New Hope Church, 6475 Parrish Rd., Providence Forge, VA. 23140.  An original, unique, terrifying experience that is part haunt, part escape room, part carnival, and part game of life.  Just one mile south of Interstate 64 at exit 211.  Sponsored by the New Hope Church.For more information call 840-7937.

October 28 Community Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff  8 am to 4 pm at Providence Forge Hardware, 9321 Pocahontas Trail.  Local Arts and Crafts.  Bounce House.  Vendors Needed.  For more information call 966-9076.  

POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2018 October 28 Jamboree for Children of Active Duty Troops, Law Officers and First Responders noon until 6 pm at the Providence Forge Recreation Center, 9900 Carriage Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140.  Children are invited for a day of fun (6 to 12 years old accompanied by an Adult)  Games - Prizes - Music - Free Hot Dogs - Hamburgers - Soft Drinks and Snacks.  Free Entry to Car Show.  RSVP by October 20.  For more information or to RSVP call Suzanne Cox at 757-784-8834.

October 28 "Trunk or Treat" 3 to 7 pm at Hopewell Baptist Church, 5061 Hopewell Road, New Kent, VA 23124.  Food, games, costumes and more. For more information call 932-4906.

October 28, 29 Greater Lanexa Studio Tour A self-drive tour of studios featuring local artists and craftsmen. Follow the GLST signs from Rt 60 and Rt 627 in Eastern New Kent County. For more information see Greater Lanexa Studio Tour

October 30 New Kent Christmas Mother Interviews in the Corinth Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at New Kent Courthouse. Oct 17: 6 to 8 pm; Oct 20: 9 to 11 am; and Oct 30: 6 to 8 pm.  No applications accepted after Oct 30.  Sponsored by LaSertoma.  For more information call 804-966-9209.

October 31 Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot by Mail for the November 7 General Election. For more information contact New Kent Voter Registration.

October 31 Last Day to Register to Vote or Update an Existing Registration for the November 7 General Election

November 3 New Kent v Warhill - Varsity Football 7:00 pm at the New Kent High School Football Field - Ed Allen Jr. Athletic Complex.

November 4 Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot in Person for the November 7 General Election. For more information contact New Kent Voter Registration.

November 4 New Kent Military Photo Exhibit 11 am to 5 pm at Historic Cumberland Planation on the Pamunkey River.  Sponsored by the New Kent Historical Society.   In recognition of Veteran's Day, names, picture, uniforms and more will be on display from all American conflicts.  If you have pictures or uniforms to display contact info@newkenthistoricalsoc.com or call 804-966-8587. 

November 4 Strike It Rich for Education Bowl-a-Thon 2:30 to 4:30 pm at Hanover Lanes in Mechanicsville.  All proceeds benefit New Kent County Public School students and staff. Sponsored by the New Kent Educational Foundation.   For more information call 966-8526.   
Here is the link to register:  http://bit.ly/NKEFBAT12

November 5 End of Daylight Savings Time Set your clocks back one hour.  At 2 am on Sunday set your clocks back to 1 am.  US Daylight Savings runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. 

November 5 Fall Festival 3 to 6 pm at Emmaus Baptist Church, 6700 Emmaus Church Road (Rt. 106).  All are invited.   For more information call 804 966-5238

November 7 General Election for Governor: Ralph Northam (D), Ed Gillespie (R), Cliff Hyra (Libertarian); Lt. Governor: Justin Fairfax (D),  Jill Vogel (R);  Attorney General: Mark Herring (D),  John Adams (R) and Virginia House of Delegates 97th District: Christopher K. Peace (R), Cori E. Johnson (D)  All voting polls will be open from 6 am to 7 pm. For more information contact New Kent Voter Registration.

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