April 20 Opening Day of Old Tavern Farm Stand,  8:30 am 8400 S. Quaker Rd.   For more information call 804-382-3522.

April 21 Easter Sunday

April 23 Opening Day of Rosie's at Colonial Downs 11 am.  15 days of live racing are planned for 2019.   30 race days are planned for 2020.   See Colonial Downs for times and more information.  Live race dates in 2019: Aug 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-30, Sept 2, and 6-7. The Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks are scheduled for August 31, 2019.

April 24 Budgeting and Financial Management Workshop 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Second Liberty Baptist Church, 8140 George W. Watkins Road, Quinton, VA 23141.  Sponsored by the New Kent Community Development Corporation.  "Strengthening the Community for Self-Empoweerment" is a financial literacy workshop provided by Workforce Development.  This workshop is designed for younger and older adults to learn the importance of budgeting and financial management.  A spaghetti dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30 pm.  There is no charge for the workshop or for the dinner.  RSVP to nkcommunitydevelopmentcorp@gmail.com or call 804 932-4245 for more information.  (Rescheduled from April 10.)

April 24 Celebrate the Arts  5 to 7pm at the New Kent High School, 7365 Egypt Rd.  For more information contact Susan Musselman at smusselman@nkcps.k12.va.us 

April 26-27 'Pickin' N' Pullin' BBQ Competition at Rockahock Campground on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa.

April 27 Emmaus Baptist Church Willing Workers Yard Sale  8 am to noon at the Church, 6700 Emmaus Church Road (Rt. 106) 1/2 mile south of Interstate 64.  Proceeds will be used for Missions Ministries.  For more information call 966-5238.

April 27 Providence Forge Hardware Customer Appreciation Day  8 am to 4 pm Door Prizes, Crafters, Bounce House, Store-Wide Sales.  No charge for spaces for organizations, crafters and vendors.  9321 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140.  For more information or to reserve space call 966-9076.

April 27 Opening Day of Plant Sale at the Old Tavern Farm Stand  9 am 8400 S. Quaker Rd.   For more information call 804-382-3522.

April 27 Sip 'n Shop 1 to 5 pm at Saudé Creek Vineyards 16230 Cook's Mill Road, Lanexa, VA 23089 Music, food, shopping and more. Call 804-966-5896 or see www.saudecreek.com.  

April 27 New Kent Relay for Life 3 to 10 pm at the New Kent High School Football Field, 7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent, VA 23124.

April 30 New Kent Employment Expo 6 to 8 pm at ?New Kent High School?  Open to students 16+ and community members.  Bring your resume.  For more information contact Peggy Spiak, College, Career and Life Readiness Coordinator.

April 30 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 3 New Kent Lasertoma 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament 9 am at Brookwoods Golf Course, 7325 Club Dr., Quinton, in the Five Lakes Subdivision. Sponsored by the Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma and Shore to Shore LaSertoma organizations. Individual: $75, Team of 4: $300. For more information call 804-966-9209.

May 3 Colonial Downs  Simulcast of the Kentucky Oaks

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 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.

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