Let me know of any cancellations or rescheduling: strantrout@newkent.net  932-3663

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October 14-17 Rockahock Bluegrass Festival noon to 10 pm at Rockahock Campground on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa.  For more information call 804-966-8362.

October 15 Pine Fork Park Fall Festival 4 to 7pm at the park.  Games, Costume Contest, Trunk or Treat, and more.  Sponsored by New Kent Parks and Recreation Department.   For more information call 804-966-8502.

October 16 Arbors Community Yard Sale 8 am to noon at the Arbors off of Emmaus Church Road (Rt. 106) north of Interstate 64, Exit 211. 

October 16 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.

October 16, 23, 30 Journey Haunted Trails 7:30 to 10:30 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 16 Doug T Hypnotist 8 pm at Colonial Downs Race Track, 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent, VA 23124. 

October 19 New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting  6 pm at the New Kent Visitors Center, 7324 Vineyards Pkwy.  The  New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.

October 20-25 Tunnel to Towers at Rosie's in Richmond, 6807 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225. A mobile exhibit remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

October 20 Blood Drive 2 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 and the American Red Cross.  Walk ins welcome.  For more information call Alan Files at 400-8148.

October 22 Deadline to Apply for a Ballot to be Mailed to You for the November 2, 2021 General Election.  Request must be received by the New Kent Voter Registration Office by 5 pm.

October 22 HOMECOMING New Kent v Tabb - Varsity Football 7:00 pm at the New Kent High School Football Field - Ed Allen Jr. Athletic Complex.

October 23 Drug Take-Back Event 10 am to 2 pm at the New Kent Sheriff's Office, 11995 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124.  The safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.

October 23 Trunk or Treat 3-5 pm at Providence Forge Presbyterian Church, 9310 Townsend Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140.  Wear a costume and bring a bag to collect goodies.  Trick or treating, games, pumpkin painting & snacks.

October 23, 24 Greater Lanexa Studio Tour A self-drive tour of studios featuring local artists and craftsmen. Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm.  Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm.  Follow the GLST signs from Rt 60 and Rt 627 in Eastern New Kent County. For more information see Greater Lanexa Studio Tour.

October 24 Fall Festival 5 to 8 pm at Emmaus Baptist Church, 6700 Emmaus Church Road (Rt. 106).  Fun - Games - Treats.  For more information call 804 966-5238.

October 29 Saude Creek Spooktacular 5 to 10 pm at  Saudé Creek Vineyards, 16230 Cooks Mill Rd.  Live music from 6 to 9 pm, and more.  For directions and more information call 804-966-5896 or see www.saudecreek.com   

October 30 Last Day of In-person Early Voting in the November 2, 2021 General Election.  Voter Registration Office will open during week day business hours and on Saturday, Oct 23 and Saturday, Oct 30 for early voting.

October 30 New Kent Fall Farmer's Market 8 am to 11:30 am at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 7589 New Kent Hwy across from the New Kent Winery.

October 30 Rotary Motor Fest 10am to 3pm at Rosie's Gaming Emporium at Colonial Downs.  FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION.  Sponsorships and Vendor Booths available.  Sign up for vendor booth using runsignup.com.  More information on Facebook.  Hosted by the Rotary Club of New Kent.

October 30 Brunswick Stew Sale Pick up noon to 2pm Sponsored by Emmaus Baptist Church.

October 30 Harvest Festival  3 to 5 pm at  Rockahock Campground on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa.  For more information call 804-966-8362.

October 30 Halloween Costume Party 6  to 9 pm at New Kent Winery, 8400 Old Church Road, New Kent, VA 23124.

October 31 Trunk or Treat 4 to 6 pm at Corinth Baptist Church, 11650 New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA 23124.

October 31 Trunk or Treat 6 to 7:30 pm at Kentwood Heights Baptist Church, 2607 New Kent Highway, Quinton, VA 23141

November 2 General Election for Governor; Lt. Governor;  Attorney General; Virginia House of Delegates 97th District; New Kent District 5 School Board.  Candidate lists. Apply for a mail-in ballot.  All voting polls will be open from 6 am to 7 pm. For more information contact New Kent Voter Registration.

• First day of in-person early voting at local voter registration office: Friday, September 17, 2021.
• Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration: Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
• Deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Friday, October 22 2021. Request must be received by local voter registration office by 5:00 p.m.
• Voter registration offices open Saturday, October 23, 2021 and October 30, 2021 for early voting.
• Last day of in-person early voting at local voter registration office:  Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

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