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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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