COMMUNITY CALENDAR
NEW KENT
COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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NK Girls Softball League plays at Hawkins Field in Woodhaven Shores. Map
Chickahominy Lake Bass Tournaments at Eagle's
Landing and Ed Allen's Boats and Bait
March 12, 13 Beach, Blizzard and Boogie
Weekend, at Rock's River Roadhouse at Rockahock
Campground, 1428 Outpost Road, Lanexa, VA 23089.
Entertainment: Friday: BackStage Pass; Saturday: Julius
Pittman & the Revival. For more information call the
Roadhouse at 804-966-7217, or the office at 804-966-8362, or see Rockahock
Campground.
March 13 Wildlife Photography Seminar
9 am to 3 pm at the New Kent Sheriff's Office behind the
Courthouse. Instructor Ken Conger, Award Winning Wildlife
Photographer. New Kent Residents: $125, Non-Residents:
$130. Make checks payable to New Kent County and mail to New
Kent Parks and Recreation, Box 50, New Kent, VA 23124. Call
804-966-8502 for more information. Deadline for registration
March 1.
March 13 Habitat for Humanity Informational
Meeting 9 am at George Watkins Elementary School Library, 6501
New Kent Highway, Quinton, VA 23141. Find out about owning your
home.
March 13 Pruning Clinic 10 am to noon
at the New Kent Extension Office, at the 1930 New Kent School.
For more information or to register call 966-9645.
March 13 Rappahannock Regional Odyssey of the
Mind Tournament 9 am to 4 pm. New Kent Schools will host
the competition which will include student teams from different grades
at 5 venues at various New Kent Schools. New Kent has 7 teams
competing. The awards ceremony will be at 5 or 5:30 pm in the
New Kent High School Gym. The event is free and open to the
public.
March 13 "Single, Saved, and
Pregnant" Workshop 11 am to 2 pm at
New
Covenant Community Church, 2700 Pocahontas Trail. Workshop/brunch
for moms and women of all ages who have gifts that need to be
birthed. For more information call 932-3210.
March 14 Daylight Savings Time Begins
Set your clocks forward one hour At 2 am on Sunday set your
clocks forward to 3 am. US
Daylight Savings runs from the second Sunday in March to the first
Sunday in November.
March 14 Brunswick Stew Sale noon at
the New Kent Fire and Rescue Station 4 site on Rt. 60 in Lanexa (at
the large thermometer) Funds go towards construction of the New
Station 4 firehouse.
March 16 New
Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6:30 PM at the Visitors
and Commerce Center. Speaker: Dennis A Woodard, Jr., Regional
Business and Economic Development Specialist with the Virginia
Employment Commission. Hosted by: Whiskey Hill BBQ.
March 19 Pancake Dinner 6 to
8 pm at Quinton Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Company 2 on Rt. 249.
Adults: $8, Children: $4.
March 20 New Kent Educational Foundation
Basketball Tournament New Kent High School Gym.
Free admission. Concessions. For more information call
Lynn Sodat at 966-9650.
March 20 Annual Easter Egg Hunt
11 am to 1 pm at Quinton Park on Henpeck Road in Quinton. Bring
your basket or bag. Sponsored by the New
Kent County Parks and Recreation Department. For more
information call 804-966-8502.
March 20 Lions Brunswick Stew at the
Providence Forge Community Center on Carriage Road. Sponsored by
the New Kent Lions Club.
March 21 The Battle of Eltham's Landing
2 pm at New Kent Middle School. John Goddard will speak on the
April 1862 New Kent County battle that blocked the Union Army from
cutting off the confederate withdrawal after the Battle of
Williamsburg. Sponsored by the New Kent County Historic
Commission. Admission is free. Open to the Public.
Refreshments will be served. For more information call the New
Kent Planning Department at 804-966-9690.
March 22 New Kent Fair Planning
Meeting 7 pm at the New Kent Administration Building Board
Room. Bring your ideas for the 2010 Fair. For more
information contact Chair: Martha Martin at 932-3155 macharlie92@yahoo.com.
March 24 Spaghetti Diner 5:30 pm at
Providence United Methodist Church on rt. 249. Fundraiser for
Preschool Program. Tickets $5 in advance. Call 932-4973 or
stop by the church. (Tickets higher at the door.)
March 25 Grow Sales Seminar 8:30
am to 12:30 pm Sponsored by the New Kent Extension Office. A
continuation of the Entrepreneur Express Workshop. Contact Patricia
Townsend for more information at 804 966-9645 or Kathy
Dolan at 804-371-0488.
March 25 Hungrytown
Concert 7 pm at
Heritage Public Library
near Dairy Queen in New Kent. The celebrated duo has
performed throughout Europe and the United States. FREE
Concert. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the
Heritage Public Library. For more information call
966-2480.
March 26 Lasagna Dinner 5:30 to 7 pm
at the Providence Forge Community Center on Carriage Road.
Sponsored by the Providence Forge Recreation Association. Adults: $12,
Kids: $6.
March 27 Boy
Scout Troop 562 Quinton Donut and Used Golf Ball Sale 8 am to
noon at the entrances to Bloom, Food Lion and Citizens & Farmers
Bank in Bottoms Bridge. Money collected goes to the Troop
operating fund and to purchase Troop T-shirts.
March 27 Spring Carnival 11 am to 3 pm
at New Kent Elementary School at New Kent Courthouse. Vendor
space available at $25. For more information contact Bonnie
Hunt at 966-1432.
March 27 Nicole Laurent - Book Talk 11
am at
Heritage Public Library
near Dairy Queen in New Kent. the author's husband Alfred
Baroody will discuss the book and his wife's experiences that
contributed to the book. Reception and Book sale. For more information
call 966-2480.
April is Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco
& HIV/AIDS Month in New Kent County
April 1 Census Day The 2010 census
will be as of that day. For more information see
www.2010censusday.gov
April 3 Easter "Eggstravaganza" noon
to 2 pm at Kentwood Heights Baptist Church on Rt. 249 in
Quinton. Food, crafts and Egg Hunt.
April 4 Easter Sunday
April 9 Blood Drive 2 to 7 pm at
Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad on Rt. 60 Just East of
Providence Forge. Sponsored by the Providence Forge Volunteer
Rescue Squad and Virginia Blood Services. For more information
call 966-2801.
April 10 Gospel Concert 5 pm at New
Generation Church, 6160 Pocahontas Trail. Rescheduled from
February.
April 12 Senior
Fair noon to 3 pm at Providence United Methodist Church on Rt.
249 For New Kent Residents aged 50+. Free Blood Pressure
Screening, Door Prizes, Healthy Snacks, Free Cholesterol Screening,
Presenters and Vendors. Sponsored by the New Kent Department of Social Services.
RSVP by April 9 to Marilyn DeHart or Traci Coles at 966-1853.
April 15 New Kent
Republican Mass Meeting 7 pm at the Old Courthouse on Rt.
249 at New Kent Courthouse. The full call is available at Virginia
Republican Party. A written statement must be filed with
Republican Chairman Jane Ladd at P. O. Box 382, Quinton, VA
23141. Forms can be obtained by calling 804-241-6160 or email jsladd1@gmail.com
April 17 Envirothon 9 am to 2 pm at
the Historic 1930 School at New Kent Courthouse. Earth Friendly
displays education and ideas, gardening tips and demonstrations, plant
and vendor sales, kid friendly activities. Rain Barrel
sales by Cub Scout Pack 518. Sponsored by the
New Kent County Extension Office and the New Kent Clean County
Committee. For more information contact
Patricia Townsend at 804-966-9645.
April 21 Ruritan Fish Fry at the
Providence Forge Community Center on Carriage Road. Sponsored by
the Providence Forge Ruritan Club.
April 23,24 Antique Book Road Show
Sponsored by the Heritage Public Library
More information to come.
April 24 Fashions Around the World,
International Fashion Show 4 pm at Colonial Downs. $45
for Adults, $20 for Children. for more information call Tishaun
Ugworji at 243-2192.
April 26 New Kent Fair Planning
Meeting 7 pm at the New Kent Administration Building Board
Room. Bring your ideas for the 2010 Fair. For more
information contact Chair: Martha Martin at 932-3155 macharlie92@yahoo.com.
May 1 Craft & Vendor Fair 10
am to 3 pm at the Dogwood
Room at the Corner at Rock Creek, Rt. 60 and Longview
Rd. Great Mother's Day gifts at great prices. Call
305-3667 for more information.
May 1 Bluegrass Concert by Grasstowne
7 pm at the New Kent High School Auditorium. National known recording
group. Sponsored by the New Kent Educational Foundation.
Tickets: $20 General Admission. Tickets are available on line at http://nkeducationalfoundation.org/
or by calling Lynn Sodat at 966-8557.
May 2 Mommy, Me & Tea 2:30 to
4:30 pm at Wallace Manor on Rt. 155 in Providence Forge. Sponsored by
the New Kent
County Parks and Recreation Department and the New Kent
Junior Women's Club. Fee: $6 for NK Residents. For more
information call 804-966-8502.
May 8 New Kent Bike Festival 10 am to
6 pm at Colonial Downs.
Car Show, Bike Show, Poker Run, Helicopter Rides, Live Music, Food and
Merchandise Vendors, Motorcycle Skills Demonstrations, Free Anti-Theft
Vin Etching, and more. Sponsored by the Blue
Knights Chapter VIII and the New Kent Sheriff's Office.
For more information call 804-627-2535.
May 15 Strawberry Hills Steeplechase Races
at Colonial Downs
This year's theme is "A Triple Crown Salute to the
Preakness." The Preakness runs the same day at Pimlico in
Maryland.
May 19 Blood Drive 3 to 7
pm at the Quinton Community Center on Rt. 249. Sponsored by the
New Kent Ruritan Club and Virginia Blood Services. Walk ins
welcome. For more information call 800-989-4438 or see www.vablood.org.
May 22 New Kent Wine Festival
11 am to 6 pm at the New Kent
Winery in Talleysville. 14 Local Wineries, Great Food, Arts
and Crafts, Live Music, Carriage Rides. Sponsored by the New Kent Chamber of Commerce.
For more information call Jim Lull at 804-432-5333 or see www.atasteofnewkent.com.
May 22, 23 Multiple
Sclerosis Bike Ride Virginia 500 to 1000 bikers will ride
through New Kent County from Richmond to Williamsburg on Saturday, May
22 and ride from Williamsburg to Richmond on Sunday, May
23.
May 24 New Kent Fair Planning
Meeting 7 pm at the New Kent Administration Building Board
Room. Bring your ideas for the 2010 Fair. For more
information contact Chair: Martha Martin at 932-3155 macharlie92@yahoo.com.
May 29 John Smith
Chickahominy Water Trail Festival Activities and
Dedication Ceremonies at
Chickahominy Riverfront Park in James City County, Blue Heron
Restaurant (River's Rest Marina) in Charles City County, and Rockahock Campgrounds
(Walker's Dam) in New Kent
County. Eco-paddle trips, boat tours, history talks, boat demos,
Virginia Indian artwork, discount river-view dining and a classic rock
concert.
May 29 First Day of Thoroughbred Racing at Colonial Downs
The Thoroughbred Season runs from May 29 to July 21 and
includes 19 stakes races worth a combined $2,050,000.
May 31 Memorial Day
June 5,6 New Kent Relay for Life at
the New Kent High School Track. For more information or to
register see www.relayforlife.org/newkent.
June 8 Primary Election (if
held)
June 19 $500,000 Colonial Turf Cup Race at Colonial Downs
Grade II, $150,000 Breeders' Cup Stakes, Grade III, the
$50,000 Buckland Stakes, and the $30,000 Old Nelson Starter Handicap
race.
June 24-26 6th Annual Bluegrass Festival
at Rockahock Camping Resort
at Walker's Dam on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa. $55 Weekend
Pass. For more information call 804-966-8362.
June 28 New Kent Fair Planning
Meeting 7 pm at the New Kent Administration Building Board
Room. Bring your ideas for the 2010 Fair. For more
information contact Chair: Martha Martin at 932-3155 macharlie92@yahoo.com.
July 3 Rotary Evening at the Races at
Colonial Downs
Sponsored by the New Kent Rotary Club. Fireworks after
dark.
July 3, 4 Racing and Fireworks at Colonial Downs
5 pm post time both days.
July 4 Independence Day
July 11 $50,000 "Zeke" Ferguson
Memorial NSA Steeplechase Grade III at Colonial Downs
July 17 $600,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs
Grade II Race,
the $150,000 Virginia Oaks Race, Grade III, and the Chenery and
Tippett races, both $50,000 two year old stakes.
July 21 Last Day of Thoroughbred Racing at Colonial Downs
July 26 New Kent Fair Planning
Meeting 7 pm at the New Kent Administration Building Board
Room. Bring your ideas for the 2010 Fair. For more
information contact Chair: Martha Martin at 932-3155 macharlie92@yahoo.com.
July 28 Blood Drive 3 to 7
pm at the Quinton Community Center on Rt. 249. Sponsored by the
New Kent Ruritan Club and Virginia Blood Services. Walk ins
welcome. For more information call 800-989-4438 or see www.vablood.org.
July 30-31 7th Annual Counmtry Music Showdown
at Rockahock Camping Resort
at Walker's Dam on the Chickahominy River in Lanexa. For more
information call 804-966-8362.
August 20 & 22 5th Annual Hawgs, Hosses
& Hinnies at Rockahock
Camping Resort at Walker's Dam on the Chickahominy River in
Lanexa. For more information call 804-966-8362.
August 23 New Kent Fair Planning
Meeting 7 pm at the New Kent Administration Building Board
Room. Bring your ideas for the 2010 Fair. For more
information contact Chair: Martha Martin at 932-3155 macharlie92@yahoo.com.
September 6 Labor Day
September 17, 18 New Kent County Fair at
Colonial Downs
September 19 Classics on the Green at
New Kent Vineyards. Classic Car Show and Wine Festival.
September 29 Blood Drive 3 to 7
pm at the Quinton Community Center on Rt. 249. Sponsored by the
New Kent Ruritan Club and Virginia Blood Services. Walk ins
welcome. For more information call 800-989-4438 or see www.vablood.org.
October 2 33rd Annual Williamsburg Scottish
Festival at Rockahock
Camping Resort at Walker's Dam on the Chickahominy River in
Lanexa. For more information call 804-966-8362.
November 2 General Election for US
House of Representatives
November 6 New Kent Educational Foundation
Bowl-a-Thon
November 7 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.
December 8 Blood Drive 3 to 7
pm at the Quinton Community Center on Rt. 249. Sponsored by the
New Kent Ruritan Club and Virginia Blood Services. Walk ins
welcome. For more information call 800-989-4438 or see www.vablood.org.
November 25 Thanksgiving Day
December 25 Merry Christmas!
2011
April is Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco
& HIV/AIDS Month in New Kent County
March 13 Daylight Savings Time Begins
Set your clocks forward one hour At 2 am on Sunday set your
clocks forward to 3 am. US
Daylight Savings runs from the second Sunday in March to the first
Sunday in November.
April 24 Easter Sunday
May 30 Memorial Day
June 14 Primary Election (if
held)
July 4 Independence Day
September 5 Labor Day
November 6 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 8 General Election for
Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, NK Board of Supervisors,
NK School Board, NK Commonwealth's Attorney, NK Sheriff, NK
Commissioner of Revenue, NK Treasurer, NK Soil and Water Directors.
November 24 Thanksgiving Day
December 25 Merry Christmas!
2012
February 14 Presidential Primary Election
(if held)
April is Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco
& HIV/AIDS Month in New Kent County
March 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins
Set your clocks forward one hour At 2 am on Sunday set your
clocks forward to 3 am. US
Daylight Savings runs from the second Sunday in March to the first
Sunday in November.
April 8 Easter Sunday
May 28 Memorial Day
June 12 Primary Election (if
held)
July 4 Independence Day
September 3 Labor Day
November 4 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 6 General Election for
President, Vice-President, US Senate, US House of Representatives
November 22 Thanksgiving Day
December 21 End of the 5th Cycle of the Mayan
Calendar
December 25 Merry Christmas!
2013
March 10 Daylight Savings Time Begins
Set your clocks forward one hour At 2 am on Sunday set your
clocks forward to 3 am. US
Daylight Savings runs from the second Sunday in March to the first
Sunday in November.
April is Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco
& HIV/AIDS Month in New Kent County
November 3 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.
December 25 Merry Christmas!
2014
March 8 Daylight Savings Time Begins
Set your clocks forward one hour At 2 am on Sunday set your
clocks forward to 3 am. US
Daylight Savings runs from the second Sunday in March to the first
Sunday in November.
April is Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco
& HIV/AIDS Month in New Kent County
November 2 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.
December 25 Merry Christmas!
2015
March 8 Daylight Savings Time Begins
Set your clocks forward one hour At 2 am on Sunday set your
clocks forward to 3 am. US
Daylight Savings runs from the second Sunday in March to the first
Sunday in November.
April is Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco
& HIV/AIDS Month in New Kent County
November 1 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.
December 25 Merry Christmas!
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