February 22 Comedy Club at Colonial Downs 8 pm at Colonial Downs, 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent, VA 23124. Call 966-7223 for more information. Featuring Chris Johnson See Comedy Club at Colonial Downs for more information and for tickets.
February 26 Blood Drive 3 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.
February 29 Last Day for in-person absentee voting for March 3 Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary Election 8 am to 4:30 pm at the New Kent Registrar's Office in the Health and Human Services Building, 7911 Courthouse Way, New Kent, VA 23124 (There will be no Republican Presidential Primary.)
February 29 Leap Day Celebration 11 am to 6 pm at Saudé Creek Vineyards, 16230 Cook's Mill Road, Lanexa, VA 23089. Saude Creek Vineyards. For directions and more information call 804-966-5896 or see www.saudecreek.com
February 29 Salsa Night at the Vineyard Estate at New Kent Winery 6 to 10 pm at the New Kent Winery in Talleysville. For more information see New Kent Winery or call 804-932-8240.
March 3 Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary 6 am to 7 pm. Sample Ballot For more information contact New Kent Voter Registration. (There will be no Republican Presidential Primary.)
March 7 Providence Forge Ruritan Brunswick Stew Sale 10 am to 1 pm at C&F Bank in Providence Forge, C&F Bank in Quinton, and Sandston Cleaners. Virginia State Fair Award Winning Brunswick Stew Recipe. $9 per Quart. To pre-order call 804-763-9419 or visit www.facebook.com/pfruritan.
March 8 Daylight Saving Time Begins Set your clocks forward one hour. At 2 am on Sunday set your clocks forward to 3 am. US Daylight Saving runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
March 12 Free 'Drop-Off' Tax Assistance Program 1 to 4 pm. New Kent County residents who earned less than $56,000 in 2019 can get their taxes done for free at New Kent Health & Human Services, located at 12025 Courthouse Circle. Appointments are required. To register, call 804-775-6432. Also March 19, 2020.
March 12 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. (The New Kent County Fair is scheduled for August 14, 15, 16, 2020.) For more information contact newkentcountyfair@yahoo.com or leave a message on the web site New Kent County Fair.
March 13 St. Patrick's Day at Saudé Creek 5 to 9 pm at Saudé Creek Vineyards, 16230 Cook's Mill Road, Lanexa, VA 23089. Saude Creek Vineyards. For directions and more information call 804-966-5896 or see www.saudecreek.com
March 13 Dueling Pianos 8 pm at Colonial Downs, 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent, VA 23124. Call 966-7223 for more information. See Dueling Pianos for tickets.
March 14 Spring Fling Live Auction 11am at Providence Forge Recration Center, 9900 Carriage Rd. Providence Forge, VA 23140. Preview: March 14 from 9:30 to 11 am. View photos at https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3406760.html. Auctioneer: Onna Lisa Williams.
March 14 Italian Dinner Fundraiser 4 to 7 pm at the Mann Page Masonic Lodge Number 157, 9001 Boulevard Rd. in Providence Forge. Sponsored by New Kent Demolay. Dine in or carry-out for a $10.00 donation. For more information or to order call 339-6990.
March 14 Dueling Pianos 8 pm at Colonial Downs, 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent, VA 23124. Call 966-7223 for more information. See Dueling Pianos for tickets.
March 17 CANCELLED New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting
March 19 NK County Offices Closed Free 'Drop-Off' Tax Assistance Program 1 to 4 pm. New Kent County residents who earned less than $56,000 in 2019 can get their taxes done for free at New Kent Health & Human Services, located at 12025 Courthouse Circle. Appointments are required. To register, call 804-775-6432. Also March 12, 2020.
March 21 POSTPONED Yard and Bake Sale 8 am to noon at Providence Forge Presbyterian Church, 9310 Townsend Rd. NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
March 21 POSTPONED Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid Course 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at New Kent Fire Station Number One, 4315 N. Courthouse Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140. Cost: $60 per person. For more information call 804-310-4874 or email Captain Jenkins. NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED
March 21 POSTPONED Estate Planning Forum 10 am to noon at Second Liberty Baptist Church, 8140 George W. Watkins Rd., Quinton, VA 23141. Free information workshop about the importance of advance care planning & essential legal documents. Get your personal Will, Advance Medical Directive and Financial Power of Attorney at no charge. Sponsored by the New Kent Community Development Corporation and provided by Faith to Fate Community Ministries. For more information call 804-418-0876. NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED
March 22 CANCELLED New Kent Historical Society Program and Meeting
March 24 CANCELLED Fire Station Budget Chat 8 to 9 pm at New Kent Fire Station Number 5. Join County Administrator Rodney Hathaway to learn more about the proposed FY20-21 budget.
March 24 Blood Drive noon to 6 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. Temperatures will be checked prior to entering the building. Only come if you feel well and healthy! ALL protocals from CDC and NIH will be followed, blood supplies are critically low all over the Country. This is a vital support service to the health of all citizens. If you are O+ or any rare types, please come if you are able. Walk ins welcome. For more information call Alan Files at 400-8148.
March 26 CANCELLED Fire Station Budget Chat 6 to 7 pm at New Kent Fire Station Number 2. Join County Administrator Rodney Hathaway to learn more about the proposed FY20-21 budget.
March 28 Rescheduled to June 13 Shredding & Recycling Day 9 am to 1 pm at the New Kent Administration Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle. For old elecronics, worn-out tires, unwanted confidential papers and more. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the New Kent Clean County Committee. For more information call 804-389-0080.
March 31 CANCELLED Fire Station Budget Chat 8 to 9 pm at New Kent Fire Station Number 4. Join County Administrator Rodney Hathaway to learn more about the proposed FY20-21 budget.
April 18 to
May 11 The 2020
New Kent Educational Foundation's Strides for Schools 5K
(3.1mile) Virtual Race
Anytime between April 18 and May 11
Anywhere - your neighborhood, your treadmill or a walking trail
Have fun!
There is no cost to participate. Just
post your best pictures to the
New Kent Educational Foundation's Facebook page or email them
to nkef@nkcps.k12.va.us.
Prizes will be awarded for the creativity of locations, costumes,
and groups!
If you would like to donate or sponsor this
event please contact:
Debbie Richards-
sscottanddeb@aol.com
(703-475-0080) or
Angela
Griffith-griffithgirls@yahoo.com (703-268-9477)
All proceeds from this event will be used for teacher grants
and to assist with educational and learning materials with a
special emphasis on how the school system can begin to recover
from the coronavirus pandemic and the impact it has had on
learning.
Thank you to our great sponsors: Holbert Family
Orthodontics, New Kent Winery, Colonial Downs/Rosie's, New Kent
Jr. Woman's Club, Wood's Body Shop, Shaheen, Ruth Martin and
Fonville, and May and Ray O'Leary!
Get creative as the
possibilities for running this race are endless! Just have fun and
post those pictures!
May 12 Air Force Flyover Joint Base Langley Eustis will take part in a flyover across the VA Peninsula to salute to all those on the front lines fighting COVID-19 and will feature two P-51 Mustangs alongside a F22 Raptor. The flight will be over Richmond at 6:30 pm, over Williamsburg at 6:45 pm and over Virginia Beach at 7:00 pm.
May 15 COVID-19 Testing for New Kent and Charles City Counties 9 to 11:30 am. Register by noon on May 14 by calling 804-365-3340.
May 15 Saudé Creek Vineyards Reopening
May 15 New Kent Winery Reopening
June 1 VCU Emergency Center in Bottoms Bridge to open June 1, 2020 Virtual Ribbon Cutting: Friday, May 29 at noon on Facebook Live
April 2 CANCELLED Fire Station Budget Chat 8 to 9 pm at New Kent Fire Station Number 3. Join County Administrator Rodney Hathaway to learn more about the proposed FY20-21 budget.
April 3 CANCELLED Preschool Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 to 11:30 am at Quinton Park. For One to Five year olds. RSVP requested by March 30 to 966-8502. Sponsored by New Kent Parks and Recreation.
April 4 See Governor's Proclamation Steak Feast 2:30 to 7 pm at Grubb's Farm, 10600 Cosby Mill Road, New Kent VA 23124. Hosted by Quinton Volunteer Fire and EMS. For tickets or more information call 804-932-8307.
April 7 CANCELLED Fire Station Budget Chat 6 to 7 pm at New Kent Fire Station Number 1. Join County Administrator Rodney Hathaway to learn more about the proposed FY20-21 budget.
April 9 See Governor's Proclamation 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. (The New Kent County Fair is scheduled for August 14, 15, 16, 2020.) For more information contact newkentcountyfair@yahoo.com or leave a message on the web site New Kent County Fair.
April 12
Easter Sunday
April 17 See Governor's Proclamation New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6 pm. The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
April 17,18, 19 See Governor's Proclamation New Kent StageHands Performance at the New Kent Middle School Auditorium. 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Three one act plays: Driver's Test, Life Line, and "Y"all. For more information see New Kent StageHands or call 804-932-3155.
April 18 See Governor's Proclamation Spring Craft & Vendor Fair 9 am to 4 pm at Tabernacle United Methodist Chuch, 20051 Tabernacle Rd., Barhamsville, VA 23011. Crafters, vendors and anyone interested in reserving a space, email zawodnyda@aol.com or text Darlene at 757-342-2054 for more information.
April 18 to May 11
The 2020
New Kent Educational Foundation's
Strides for Schools 5K (3.1mile) Virtual Race
Anytime between April 18 and May
11
Anywhere - your neighborhood, your treadmill or a walking
trail
Have fun!
There is no cost to
participate. Just post your best pictures to the
New Kent Educational Foundation's Facebook page or email
them to
nkef@nkcps.k12.va.us. Prizes will be awarded for the
creativity of locations, costumes, and groups!
If you
would like to donate or sponsor this event contact:
Debbie Richards-
sscottanddeb@aol.com
(703-475-0080) or
Angela
Griffith-griffithgirls@yahoo.com (703-268-9477)
All proceeds from this event will be used for teacher
grants and to assist with educational and learning materials
with a special emphasis on how the school system can begin to
recover from the coronavirus pandemic and the impact it has had
on learning.
Thank you to our great sponsors: Holbert Family
Orthodontics, New Kent Winery, Colonial Downs/Rosie's, New Kent
Jr. Woman's Club, Wood's Body Shop, Shaheen, Ruth Martin and
Fonville, and May and Ray O'Leary!
Get creative as the
possibilities for running this race are endless! Just have fun
and post those pictures!
April 19 See Governor's Proclamation Small Business Sunday 10 am at Second Liberty Baptist Church, 8140 George W. Watkins Rd., Quinton, VA 23141. Rev. Dr. Malcolm Andress, III will preside. Local business can deliver their "Elevator Speech", network with other business, and disribute material after the service.
April 23 See Governor's Proclamation New Kent Middle School Choir Spring Concert 7 pm at the NKMS Auditorium, 7501 Egypt Rd. New Kent, VA 23124. For more information call 804-966-9655.
April 24 DMV at New Kent Courthouse 10 am to 2 pm. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will bring their offices to the New Kent Administraation Building at New Kent Courthouse for all DMV transactions including, Driver's licenses and ID cards, road and knowledge tests, and pictures taken. Customers can order disabled parking placards or plates, get vehicle titles, license plates and decals.
April 29 Blood Drive 3 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.
May 2 Uncorked Half Marathon and 5K 7:30 to noon 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 7 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. (The New Kent County Fair is scheduled for August 14, 15, 16, 2020.) For more information contact newkentcountyfair@yahoo.com or leave a message on the web site New Kent County Fair.
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May 9 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 24 A
Taste of New Kent Wine Festival at
Maidstone. Wineries,
food, and entertainment. Sponsored by the
New Kent Chamber of
Commerce.
May 16 CANCELLED Providence Forge Ruritan Steakfeast 3 to 7 pm at the Brickshire Members Clubhouse. Meal served at 5 pm. Steak Dinner including salad, baked potato and tea, Beverage Truck, live music, cornhole boards and more. Tickets: $25. Sponsorships available. Get advance tickets from any Providence Forge Ruritan Club member. For more information see the Ruritan Facebook Page
May 19 TENTATIVE New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6 pm. The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
May 25 Memorial Day
May 31 Dedicaion of Historical Markers 2 pm at Cumberland Plantation.
June 4 New Kent Middle School Choir Summer Pops Concert 7 pm at the NKMS Auditorium, 7501 Egypt Rd. New Kent, VA 23124. For more information call 804-966-9655.
June 9 POSTPONED TO JUNE 23 Republican and Democratic Primary (if held) for US Senate and US House of Repreentatives (Should the selection be made by a Convention or only one candidate qualify for the primary ballot in any office, then no primary for that office will be held) For more information contact New Kent Voter Registration.
June 10 US Senate Republican Candidate Debate 6:30 PM Via Facebook Live. Hosted by the New Kent Youth Republican Club, featuring Daniel Gade, Alissa Baldwin, and Thomas Speciale, as well as Jean Gannon as our moderator. Questions for this event can be submitted to nkyrcsenatedebate@gmail.com.
June 11 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. (The New Kent County Fair is scheduled for August 14, 15, 16, 2020.) For more information contact newkentcountyfair@yahoo.com or leave a message on the web site New Kent County Fair.
June 13 Shredding & Recycling Day 9 am to 1 pm at the New Kent Administration Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle. For old elecronics, worn-out tires, unwanted confidential papers and more. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the New Kent Clean County Committee. For more information call 804-389-0080. Rscheduled from March 28.
June 13 New Kent Farmers Market Opening Day 8 am to noon in the Farmers Market Pavilion, at the intersection of Vineyards Pkwy (Rt. 106) and New Kent Hwy (Rt. 249). Open every Saturday from June 13 through October 31, 2020.
June 16 New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6 pm. The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
June 23 Republican and Democratic Primary (if held) for US Senate and US House of Repreentatives (Should the selection be made by a Convention or only one candidate qualify for the primary ballot in any office, then no primary for that office will be held) For more information contact New Kent Voter Registration. POSTPONED FROM JUNE 9
June 24 Blood Drive 3 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.
July 1 Rosies is reopening all locations including New Kent
July 4 Independence Day
August 8 New Kent Farmers Market Shop at the Market or PREORDER ONLINE 9 to 11:30 am in the New Kent High School parking lot (7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent VA). Open every Saturday from June 13 through October 31, 2020.
August 8 Community Yard Sale 9:30 to 11 am at Colonial Kitchen & Market at New Kent Courthouse
August 15 Jenna Bash Telethon 11 am to 3 pm The Jenna Bash Festival will be replaced this year by the Jenna Bash Telethon, broadcasting live from Safe & Sound in Barhamsville. This will be a virtual and interactive event that you can access by logging on to our Facebook page at Proclaiming Grace Outreach. Items up for auction, items for immediate sale, a chance to spin and win on our Restaurant Wheel, commercials from local businesses, pledge challenges, and real live food available through a designated drive thru area. Join us for this first time, fun event! We look forward to seeing you there. (Postponed from August 1)
August 18 New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6 pm at Joline Family Winery, 2750 Pocahontas Trail, Quinton, VA 23141. Kate Ferris will speak on the development of New Kent County's Strategic Broadband Plan. The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
August 22 Providence Forge Presbyterian Church Yard Sale 8 am to noon at the Church, 9310 Townsend Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140. Benefits PFPC Service Camp.
August 22 New Kent Farmers Market Shop at the Market or PREORDER ONLINE 9 to 11:30 am in the New Kent High School parking lot (7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent VA). Open every Saturday from June 13 through October 31, 2020.
August 23 New Kent Community March Starting at 6 pm at the New Kent MIddle School
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER August 29 New Kent Farmers Market Shop at the Market or PREORDER ONLINE 9 to 11:30 am in the New Kent High School parking lot (7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent VA). Open every Saturday from June 13 through October 31, 2020.
September 7 Labor Day
September 9 Providence Forge Ruritan Golf Tournament More information to come. Funds support scholarships for New Kent Students. Hole Sponsorships available. For more information contact Alan Files at 804-337-7296 or email alanfiles@gmail.com.
September 12 New Kent Farmers Market Shop at the Market or PREORDER ONLINE 9 to 11:30 am in the New Kent High School parking lot (7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent VA). Open every Saturday from June 13 through October 31, 2020.
September 15 New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6 pm at the Royal New Kent Clubhouse. Guest speaker, Randy Hintz will give an overview of the New Kent Robotics program. The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
October 3 Talleysville Brewing Company Grand Opening, 2 to 9 pm at the Talleysville Brewing Company in Talleysville. For more information see New Kent Winery or call 804-932-8240.
November 3
General Election -
President; Vice-President; US Senate; US House of Representatives All
voting polls will be open from 6 am to 7 pm.
For more information
contact
New
Kent Voter Registration.
Register/Update Address by: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Request Absentee Ballot by mail by: 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 23,
2020.
Request Absentee Ballot by appearing in person by: 5:00
p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html
Voter Information Citizen Online
portal:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation
Nov 3, 2020 Virginia Presidenial
Election Results
Nov 3. 2020 Virginia Senate and Congress Election Results
Nov 3, 2020 Virginia Constitutional Amendments Results
Nov 3, 2020 New Kent County
Election Results
November 8 Quinton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Turkey Dinner (New Kent Station 2) 11 am to 2 pm at the fire house, 5251 New Kent Hwy (Rt. 249) Meal includes: turkey, stuffing, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, desert and drinks! TAKE OUT ONLY.
November 8-14 Hill of Honor - Recognizing Our Veterans next to the Historic New Kent Courthouse
November 10 New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6 pm at Department of Forestry's Conference Center, 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
November 14 New Kent Holiday Market - 9 to 11:30 am in the New Kent High School parking lot (7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent VA).
November 14 Providence Forge Ruritan Brunswick Stew Sale 10 am to 1 pm at C&F Bank in Quinton, Sandston Cleaners, and the New Kent County Holiday Market at New Kent High School. Virginia State Fair Award Winning Brunswick Stew Recipe. $8 per Quart, 3 for $20.
November 17
New Kent Broadband Town Hall - Virtual 6
to 3:30 pm
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New Kent Farmers Market (NEW LOCATION) 9 to 11:30 am in the New Kent High School parking lot (7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent VA).
Come support local vendors and their varieties of Virginia-grown fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, landscaping and vegetable plants, cut flowers, eggs, honey, meats, baked goods and other value-added products (such as jellies, jams, preserves, pickles, and roasted coffee) crafts and non-food items (including soaps, cosmetics, and some herbal products). All are locally produced. Open every Saturday from June 13 through October 31, 2020. PREORDER ONLINE
November 25-29 Holiday Free Preview on Cox Cable HBO, Max, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax and Epix
November 26 Thanksgiving Day
November 26 Forge Thanksgiving Feast noon to 4 pm at the Providence Forge Recreation Center, 9900 Carriage Road. Sponsored by the Forge Foundation. All are invited. Because of COVID-19, this year will feature 99-cents all-you-can-eat grab and go meals. Folks are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. With nearly 200 volunteers on-site to help, folks will travel through the line, picking out what they want. Once finished, the meals will be wrapped up and sent home with them.For more information contact Ron Stiers at 804-432-9696 or ron@ronstiers.com. Donations can be made to the Forge Foundation, P. O. Box 4, Providence Forge, VA 23140.
November 29 Paper Shreding Event 1 to 4 pm at the New Kent County Administration Building Parking Lot, 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124. Free for New Kent Residents.
November 29 Virtual New Kent Courthouse Grand Illumination 5 to 5:30 pm Live streamed on the New Kent County Facebook Page
December 7 New Kent Real and Personal Property Taxes Due Online, In Person, Mail, Drop Box, C&F Bank, or by Phone For billing/collections questions call the New Kent Treasurer's Office at 804-966-9615.
December 8 New Kent Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Social 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Rosie's Gaming Emporium, 10515 Colonial Downs Parakway, New Kent, VA 23124. The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
December 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 Quinton Volunteer Fire Rescue Santa Run Santa will ride on a fire engine and tour Western New Kent County.
December 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 New Kent Volunteer Fire Rescue Santa Run Santa will ride on a fire engine and tour Eastern New Kent County.
December 16 Blood Drive 3 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. Virus Precautions and Protocals Observed.
December 25 Merry Christmas!
2021
January 1 Happy New Year!
January 19 CANCELLED New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
January 20 Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-president Kamala Harris Noon Countdown Clock
January 30 Rabies Clinic 8:30 to 11:30 in the New Kent Courthouse Parking Lot. The Treasurer's Office will also be open to sell dog licenses.
February 3 Rappahannock Community College Black History Month Program 12:30 pm Zoom panel discussion "Black History… Past, Present, and Future". Join the event by logging in to Zoom: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/83175921288 Or phone in: 1-301-715-8592. (Meeting ID: 831 7592 1288) This event is open to the public.
February 16 CANCELLED New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
February 21 Cooking with Lori 2pm Live from Italy via Zoom with Rotarian and Chef Lori De Sanctis. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Kent. $20 Donation per household. 100% of proceeds go directly to community scholarships. Follow the link to register.
February 24 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.
February 1-28 Black History Month Exhibit 9 am to 3 pm weekdays at the New Kent Visitors Center,7324 Vineyards Pkwy, New Kent County, Virginia 23124, hosted by the African American Heritage Society of New Kent County Virginia. The exhibit focuses on "Colored Schools in New Kent" after 1866.
March 6 Providence Forge Ruritan Brunswick Stew Sale 10 am to 1 pm at C&F Bank in Quinton, C&F Bank in Providence Forge, and Sandston Cleaners. Virginia State Fair Award Winning Brunswick Stew Recipe. $8 per Quart, 3 for $20.
March 14 Daylight Saving Time Begins Set your clocks forward one hour. At 2 am on Sunday set your clocks forward to 3 am. US Daylight Saving runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
March 16 New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.
March 27 Shredding & Recycling Day 9 am to 1 pm at the New Kent Administration Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle. For old elecronics, worn-out tires, unwanted confidential papers and more. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the New Kent Clean County Committee. For more information call 804-389-0080.
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