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INSIDE: Section B LocalLife www.rrecord.com March 31, 2016 Rappahannock Record Kilmarnock, VA Jazz and pop singer Jane Monheit will present an On Stage concert at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Lancaster Middle School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. The concert immediately follows the release of Monheit’s new album, “The Song- book Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald” due April 8. Her appearance in Kilmarnock will mark the final performance in the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts 2015-16 On Stage series. Tickets are $35 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets may be pur- chased at the door, 438-5555, or rappahannockfoundation.org. “Who among us does not love the wonderful songs of beloved jazz artist, Ella Fitzgerald?” asks RFA president Peggy Stalnaker. Monheit’s new album will pay joyous tribute to the much loved legendary singer and she is expected to perform several songs from the album, said Stalnaker. She also will sing some of her own The Rappahannock Concert Asso- ciation will host the Valinor Quartet at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Northum- berland High School Auditorium, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville. The all acoustic Valinor Quar- tet is a hybrid of jazz and classical music and encompasses the diverse cultural backgrounds of its mem- bers, reported Phyllis Neal. The four members hail from Russia, England and the U.S. They are Slava Tolstoy, guitar; Ben Powell, violin; Greg Feingold, bass; and Sergei Teleshev, accordion. The group utilizes an amaz- ing range of styles—from classi- cal to the Beatles; from Gypsy jazz to Klezmer; from popular movie soundtracks to tango and some sur- prises, said Neal. When the members first played together, they instantly recognized that something special had just happened. “There is something magical about how the tone of Sergei’s accordion completes the sounds of our guitar/ violin/ bass trio,” Tolstoy said. “Of course the fact that Sergei is an award-winning virtuoso who has years of experience playing all over the world doesn’t hurt either.” What started as an informal jam session quickly evolved into a bus- tling sonic laboratory as the quartet T he sounds of fifes and drums and musket fire will echo April 9 as history comes to life at the sixth annual Lancaster Court Day Colonial Festival on the grounds of the Mary Ball Washing- ton Museum & Library (MBWML), 8346 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. This family-friendly event will feature 18th-century living history programs and entertainment for all ages, including tours, storytelling, music, games, artisan demonstra- tions, merchants, food vendors and a replica of Capt. John Smith’s 1608 shallop. “One of the new highlights of Lancaster Court Day is a colonial encampment by Camp Flintlock, a group of professional historical interpreters and educators from Four Oaks, N.C.,” said MBWML board member and Court Day chairman Gay Chapman. “Camp Flintlock will pitch their period-style tent and invite visitors to learn about camp life, clothing, food, and equipment. They will play fife and drum music, The Northern Neck Food Bank, 5116 Richmond Road, Warsaw, will host a seminar on growing a home vegetable garden at 4 p.m. April 8. “We are excited that local resident, Don Gilberts, is willing to share his wealth of knowledge,” said executive vice president Julie Dudley. Starting a vegetable garden at home is an easy way to save money – that $2 tomato plant can easily provide 10 pounds of fruit over the course of a season, said Dudley. “Planting a garden with vegetables also gives you the pleasure of savoring a delicious, sun-warmed tomato fresh from the garden,” she said. “In almost every case, the flavor and texture of vari- eties you can grow far exceed the best grocery store produce.” Plus, growing vegetables can be fun. It’s a great way to spend time with chil- dren or have a place to get away and spend time outdoors in the sun, added Dudley. Participants will learn what veg- etables and flowers to plant in the garden. To reserve seats, RSVP Northern Neck Food Bank, 5116 Richmond Road, Warsaw, VA 22572, or 577-0426. demonstrate firing a musket, and let visitors practice throwing a toma- hawk. They also will offer a mer- cantile store with reproduction toys, instruments, artifacts and accessories for sale.” Camp Flintlock was established in 1999 by Tim Langdon and his wife, Renee. The business began as a summer camp and has grown into a collection of several Colonial Ameri- can programs including the summer camp, field trips, overnight encamp- ments, fife and drum music, and partnerships with historic sites. According to Tim Langdon, his love for American history and the great outdoors emerged at an early age, as evidenced by his mohawk haircut when he was just five. While retaining these interests, he went on to receive his bachelor’s in pharmacy from the University of North Caro- lina at Chapel Hill. He continues to keep his pharmacy license current while working full time as owner and director of Camp Flintlock. Renee Kirouac Langdon says that she grew up with a love for being creative and working with children. She received a bachelor’s in liberal arts from the State University of New York at Purchase and a bach- elor’s in education from the Univer- sity of North Carolina at Pembroke, and then taught art in the public school system. She assists with the camp business while homeschooling their three children. Admission is $5 for adults and free for 17 and younger. The event is organized and sponsored by Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library with support from the Wiley Founda- tion and Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts. steadily refined its repertoire and expanded its stylistic reach. Their energetic concert program has been honed into an acoustic collection of articulate arrangements exclusive to its rare instrumentation, said Neal. A sample set list for the quartet might include “La Cumparsita,” an Argentine tango; “And I Love Her,” a Beatles song; “Those Were the Days,” Gypsy jazz; Dvorak’s “Sla- vonic Dance in E major,” classical; an Irish Jig; and “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In,” traditional. Admission is by season subscrip- tion, or single tickets for adults are $25 and students are admitted at no charge. For tickets, visit rappahan- nockconcerts.org, or call 1-866-217- 8149. Camp Flintlock will bring encampment to Court Day Tickets available for Jane Monheit concert popular and jazz musical favorites which include works by Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Ellington and Arlen. e Valinor Quartet to present concert April 9 Northumberland Preservation Inc. (NPI) and Dividing Creek Association will host a history talk and walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. on April 9 at Shiloh School at Ball’s Neck and Shiloh School roads near Kilmarnock. June Hud- nall Turnage will be the presenter. Shiloh School is one of few one-room schoolhouses remain- ing in the Northern Neck, and the only one in Northumberland County which holds programs open to the public on a regular basis, said Jane Towner. The schoolhouse was built in 1906. An earlier Shiloh School, built in 1884, is on the grounds; its restoration-in-progress will be discussed by NPI president Jack Moore. The walk will include the Ball Family Cemetery, with a view of Chesapeake Bay, across the road from the school, restored by Jessie Dew Ball DuPont. The oldest unmarked grave is for Capt. William Ball, who died in 1694, said Towner. The oldest identified grave is for Captain David Ball, who died in 1811. The group will car pool and walk at nearby Hurstville, a Ball home on the bay, she said. Hurst- ville, with brick chimney and foundations dating from the 1600s, is now fully restored. Information on other area historic sites will be available for viewing from the road. Turnage is well-acquainted with the area. Family ties date back to the colonial era, and she grew up in Hardings Wharf and Rehoboth. She now lives near Cobbs Hall. Turnage’s mother, Dale Stuart Hudnall, attended Shiloh School. Dividing Creek Association president Robert Gary will wel- come visitors. Talk and walk to examine school, cemetery and home Food bank will present home gardening seminar AREA EVENTS The Northumberland Family YMCA and Northumberland/Lan- caster Farm Bureau spring agricul- ture education workshop series will conclude tonight, March 31 at the YMCA, 6348 Northumberland High- way, Heathsville. For reservations, call 580-8901. The topic will be Farm Crisis 1980s and The Evolution of The Business. The workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m. Ron Courtney will be the featured entertainer from 5 to 7 p.m. April 1 at acoustic guitar and vocals, live at Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock. He will perform blues, ballads and boogie on guitar and vocals. The Callao Volunteer Fire Depart- ment will host a kids dance from 7 to 10 p.m. April 1 at the Callao Fire- house. The dance is for ages 8-12. The fee is $5. The Master Gardeners’ 23rd annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene Family Life Center, 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone. The fee is $25. Registration forms are available at nnmg.org and Nor- thumberland Cooperative Extension, 580-5694. A Clean Power Plan Day of Action rally will be held at 12:30 p.m. April 2 at Wicomico Forge, 18399 Mary Ball Road, White Stone. Albert Pollard Jr. of Irvington is the lead organizer. To sign up for the rally, email pol- [email protected], or go to cleanpowerva.org. The Rapphannock Art League and Steamboat Era Museum on April 2 will hold The Fine Art of Steamboat Dining. The seated dinner, including an oyster bar and wine, will be held at 6 p.m. at the Hills Quarter Commu- nity Center in Irvington. The dinner will feature items from the Steamboat Era. The event will include auctions. Black tie optional. Tickets are $75. To purchase tickets, call 438-6888. American Legion Post 117, 39 American Legion Way, Reedville, will serve a chicken dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 4. The fee is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 11 and younger. The menu will include fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, baked beans, salad, rolls, soft drinks, iced tea and desserts. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum 2016 winter/spring lecture series will continue April 4 with Jo Ann Fickling’s description of Northern Neck Refugees during the Civil War.The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. at Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville. The museum requests a $5 dona- tion. Light refreshments will be served. The Viewpoints speaker series will continue at 11 a.m. April 4 at Rap- pahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. The speaker will be Charlotte Wood, author of Remembering for the Both of Us: A Child Learns About Alzheimer’s. Reservations are required. Call 438- 4000. A complimentary lunch will be served. The Rappahannock Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. April 14 at Grace Epis- copal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. The guest speaker will be Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs chairman Donna Cottingham. She will pres- ent “Butterflies-Pollinators” and offer information on “Monarch Butterfly Way Stations.”

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Rappahannock Record Kilmarnock, VA

Jazz and pop singer Jane Monheit will present an On Stage concert at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Lancaster Middle School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. The concert immediately follows the release of Monheit’s new album, “The Song-book Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald” due April 8.

Her appearance in Kilmarnock will mark the final performance in the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts 2015-16 On Stage series. Tickets are $35 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets may be pur-chased at the door, 438-5555, or rappahannockfoundation.org.

“Who among us does not love the wonderful songs of beloved jazz artist, Ella Fitzgerald?” asks RFA president Peggy Stalnaker.

Monheit’s new album will pay joyous tribute to the much loved legendary singer and she is expected to perform several songs from the album, said Stalnaker. She also will sing some of her own

The Rappahannock Concert Asso-ciation will host the Valinor Quartet at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Northum-berland High School Auditorium, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville.

The all acoustic Valinor Quar-tet is a hybrid of jazz and classical music and encompasses the diverse cultural backgrounds of its mem-bers, reported Phyllis Neal. The four members hail from Russia, England and the U.S. They are Slava Tolstoy, guitar; Ben Powell, violin; Greg Feingold, bass; and Sergei Teleshev, accordion.

The group utilizes an amaz-ing range of styles—from classi-cal to the Beatles; from Gypsy jazz to Klezmer; from popular movie soundtracks to tango and some sur-prises, said Neal. When the members first played together, they instantly recognized that something special had just happened.

“There is something magical about how the tone of Sergei’s accordion completes the sounds of our guitar/ violin/ bass trio,” Tolstoy said. “Of course the fact that Sergei is an award-winning virtuoso who has years of experience playing all over the world doesn’t hurt either.”

What started as an informal jam session quickly evolved into a bus-tling sonic laboratory as the quartet

The sounds of fifes and drums and musket fire will echo April 9 as history comes to

life at the sixth annual Lancaster Court Day Colonial Festival on the grounds of the Mary Ball Washing-ton Museum & Library (MBWML), 8346 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.

This family-friendly event will feature 18th-century living history programs and entertainment for all ages, including tours, storytelling, music, games, artisan demonstra-tions, merchants, food vendors and a replica of Capt. John Smith’s 1608 shallop.

“One of the new highlights of Lancaster Court Day is a colonial encampment by Camp Flintlock, a group of professional historical interpreters and educators from Four Oaks, N.C.,” said MBWML board member and Court Day chairman Gay Chapman. “Camp Flintlock will pitch their period-style tent and invite visitors to learn about camp life, clothing, food, and equipment. They will play fife and drum music,

The Northern Neck Food Bank, 5116 Richmond Road, Warsaw, will host a seminar on growing a home vegetable garden at 4 p.m. April 8.

“We are excited that local resident, Don Gilberts, is willing to share his wealth of knowledge,” said executive vice president Julie Dudley.

Starting a vegetable garden at home is an easy way to save money – that $2 tomato plant can easily provide 10 pounds of fruit over the course of a season, said Dudley.

“Planting a garden with vegetables also gives you the pleasure of savoring a delicious, sun-warmed tomato fresh from the garden,” she said. “In almost every case, the flavor and texture of vari-eties you can grow far exceed the best grocery store produce.”

Plus, growing vegetables can be fun. It’s a great way to spend time with chil-dren or have a place to get away and spend time outdoors in the sun, added Dudley. Participants will learn what veg-etables and flowers to plant in the garden.

To reserve seats, RSVP Northern Neck Food Bank, 5116 Richmond Road, Warsaw, VA 22572, or 577-0426.

demonstrate firing a musket, and let visitors practice throwing a toma-hawk. They also will offer a mer-cantile store with reproduction toys, instruments, artifacts and accessories for sale.”

Camp Flintlock was established in 1999 by Tim Langdon and his wife, Renee. The business began as a

summer camp and has grown into a collection of several Colonial Ameri-can programs including the summer camp, field trips, overnight encamp-ments, fife and drum music, and partnerships with historic sites.

According to Tim Langdon, his love for American history and the great outdoors emerged at an early

age, as evidenced by his mohawk haircut when he was just five. While retaining these interests, he went on to receive his bachelor’s in pharmacy from the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill. He continues to keep his pharmacy license current while working full time as owner and director of Camp Flintlock.

Renee Kirouac Langdon says that she grew up with a love for being creative and working with children. She received a bachelor’s in liberal arts from the State University of New York at Purchase and a bach-elor’s in education from the Univer-sity of North Carolina at Pembroke, and then taught art in the public school system. She assists with the camp business while homeschooling their three children.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for 17 and younger. The event is organized and sponsored by Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library with support from the Wiley Founda-tion and Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts.

steadily refined its repertoire and expanded its stylistic reach. Their energetic concert program has been honed into an acoustic collection of articulate arrangements exclusive to its rare instrumentation, said Neal.

A sample set list for the quartet might include “La Cumparsita,” an Argentine tango; “And I Love Her,” a Beatles song; “Those Were the

Days,” Gypsy jazz; Dvorak’s “Sla-vonic Dance in E major,” classical; an Irish Jig; and “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In,” traditional.

Admission is by season subscrip-tion, or single tickets for adults are $25 and students are admitted at no charge. For tickets, visit rappahan-nockconcerts.org, or call 1-866-217-8149.

Camp Flintlock will bring encampment to Court Day

Tickets available for Jane Monheit concert

popular and jazz musical favorites which include works by Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Ellington and Arlen.

The Valinor Quartet topresent concert April 9

Northumberland Preservation Inc. (NPI) and Dividing Creek Association will host a history talk and walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. on April 9 at Shiloh School at Ball’s Neck and Shiloh School roads near Kilmarnock. June Hud-nall Turnage will be the presenter.

Shiloh School is one of few one-room schoolhouses remain-ing in the Northern Neck, and the only one in Northumberland County which holds programs open to the public on a regular basis, said Jane Towner. The schoolhouse was built in 1906.

An earlier Shiloh School, built in 1884, is on the grounds; its restoration-in-progress will be discussed by NPI president Jack Moore.

The walk will include the Ball Family Cemetery, with a view of Chesapeake Bay, across the road from the school, restored by Jessie Dew Ball DuPont. The oldest unmarked grave is for Capt. William Ball, who died in 1694, said Towner. The oldest identif ied grave is for Captain David Ball, who died in 1811.

The group will car pool and walk at nearby Hurstville, a Ball home on the bay, she said. Hurst-ville, with brick chimney and foundations dating from the 1600s, is now fully restored. Information on other area historic sites will be available for viewing from the road.

Turnage is well-acquainted with the area. Family ties date back to the colonial era, and she grew up in Hardings Wharf and Rehoboth. She now lives near Cobbs Hall. Turnage’s mother, Dale Stuart Hudnall, attended Shiloh School.

Dividing Creek Association president Robert Gary will wel-come visitors.

Talk and walk to examine school, cemetery and home

Food bank will present home gardening seminar

AREA EVENTS

■The Northumberland Family

YMCA and Northumberland/Lan-caster Farm Bureau spring agricul-ture education workshop series will conclude tonight, March 31 at the YMCA, 6348 Northumberland High-way, Heathsville. For reservations, call 580-8901.

The topic will be Farm Crisis 1980s and The Evolution of The Business. The workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m.

■Ron Courtney will be the featured

entertainer from 5 to 7 p.m. April 1 at acoustic guitar and vocals, live at Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock. He will perform blues, ballads and boogie on guitar and vocals.

■The Callao Volunteer Fire Depart-

ment will host a kids dance from 7 to 10 p.m. April 1 at the Callao Fire-house. The dance is for ages 8-12. The fee is $5.

■The Master Gardeners’ 23rd

annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene Family Life Center, 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone.

The fee is $25. Registration forms are available at nnmg.org and Nor-thumberland Cooperative Extension, 580-5694.

■A Clean Power Plan Day of Action

rally will be held at 12:30 p.m. April 2 at Wicomico Forge, 18399 Mary Ball Road, White Stone. Albert Pollard Jr. of Irvington is the lead organizer.

To sign up for the rally, email [email protected], or go to cleanpowerva.org.

■The Rapphannock Art League and

Steamboat Era Museum on April 2 will hold The Fine Art of Steamboat Dining. The seated dinner, including an oyster bar and wine, will be held at 6 p.m. at the Hills Quarter Commu-nity Center in Irvington.

The dinner will feature items from the Steamboat Era. The event will include auctions. Black tie optional. Tickets are $75. To purchase tickets, call 438-6888.

■American Legion Post 117, 39

American Legion Way, Reedville, will serve a chicken dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 4. The fee is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 11 and younger.

The menu will include fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, baked beans, salad, rolls, soft drinks, iced tea and desserts.

■Reedville Fishermen’s Museum

2016 winter/spring lecture series will continue April 4 with Jo Ann Fickling’s description of Northern Neck Refugees during the Civil War.The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. at Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville.

The museum requests a $5 dona-tion. Light refreshments will be served.

■The Viewpoints speaker series will

continue at 11 a.m. April 4 at Rap-pahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. The speaker will be Charlotte Wood, author of Remembering for the Both of Us: A Child Learns About Alzheimer’s.

Reservations are required. Call 438-4000. A complimentary lunch will be served.

■The Rappahannock Garden Club will

meet at 1 p.m. April 14 at Grace Epis-copal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.

The guest speaker will be Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs chairman Donna Cottingham. She will pres-ent “Butterflies-Pollinators” and offer information on “Monarch Butterfly Way Stations.”

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CHESAPEAKE BAY CHIP COMPANYAll day breakfast and lunch. Deli, beer and wine. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-6pm. 114 School Street, Kilmarnock.

CORNER BAR & GRILL: Located in Uptown Lively corner of Rt 3 and Rt 201. Home of the ½lb Black Angus Burger, no filler Crab Cake and Thursday Night Shrimp Special. Casual Dining & Take Outs available. 462-0110 Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat 11am-1am.

THE GOLDEN EAGLE GRILL AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE GOLF CLUB:Casual lunch under the “French Quarter ceiling fans” or al fresco on the porch, featuring locally sourced seafood, salads and sandwiches.Perfect for private dinner parties/family gatherings and wedding rehearsal dinners. Open for lunch daily 11am to 3pm, except Tues-days. Call Gayle or Don Nelson at 438-6740, 364 Clubhouse Rd, Irvington, VA 22480.

KILMARNOCK INN: Sunday Brunch 11 - 2, Open 7 days a week. All American brunch buffet and home of the Bloody Mary Meal! Classic Dining - grilled filet mignon, handmade crab cakes, crisp rock fish, black Angus burgers, with gluten free and vegetarian options. Entrees with a modern flair, yummy, popular dining. Homemade desserts. Like us on Facebook.com/kilmarnockinn to see our daily lunch specials. A Growing Kilmarnock Tradition. 34 East Church St., Kilmarnock, 804-435-0034, www.kilmarnockinn.com.

KING CARTER CAFÉ AT KING CARTER GOLF CLUB:The best golf club on theNorthern Neck also has the best lunch on the Northern Neck! Open for lunch 5 days a week from 11:00am-2:00pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). Enjoy a few of our favorites such as our MulliganSalad, Chicken or Steak Wraps,King Carter Burger or our ClassicBLT loaded with crispy bacon. Our Café is the perfect placefor your next meeting, lunchouting, or private party. Like uson Facebook and follow us onTwitter @kingcartergolf for dailyupdates. Call Jeff Crabbe at 435-7843, 480 Old St. Johns Road,Irvington, VA 22480.

LEE’S RESTAURANT: Hometown cooking and atmo-sphere in a popular downtownKilmarnock tradition. Full menu,fresh local seafood in season, homemade pies made daily.(B,L,D) Main St. Kilmarnock,435-1255.

RAPPAHANNOCK GRILL: LUNCH SPECIALS (M-F)11:30am – 3:00pm*Burger $8.99*Reuben (choice of chicken, steak or roastbeef) $8.99 Soup, Salad and Drink $7.99*Pot Roast $9.99*Fish & Chips $11.99*Entree includes french fries and unlimited soft drinks37 N Main St. 435-5152 rappahannockgrill.com

SAL’S PIZZA: Pizza, subs, pasta, burgers, beer,wine, and more. Large parties welcome. Tuesday 4-10pm, Wed.-Thurs. & Sunday 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am -11pm, closed Mon-days. 456 N. Main St. 435-6770.

THE TAVERN RESTAURANT:Located at historic Rice’s Hotel / Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville.Quintessential Northern Neck cuisine - with a twist. Open for breakfast and lunch Wed. thru Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shopfor locally-made, unique artisan wares at our Heritage Arts Center, too. Just off Route 360 behind theold Northumberland Courthouse.804-580-7900.

Call 435-1701 to join the Record’s

Dining Guide

CHESAPEAKE RESTAURANT AND TERRACE AT THE TIDES INN:One of the best located restau-rants on the Chesapeake, with food and wine to match. Lite fare on the Terrace, Fine Dining in the Chesapeake Club. Overlook Dining under our cedar tree with a spectacular prix fixe menu and view of Carters Creek. Wine Spec-tator award-winning wine list. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours: 7 am to 10 pm. Special Oyster Roast menu on Sundays, 3-5 pm, from 3/27-5/1. 804-438-4489 or TidesInn.com.

Your guide to the most delicious food & tastiest treats in the Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula.

RESTAURANT

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REEDVILLE, VIRGINIA 804-453-6789

Now Open

Overlooking Cockrell’s Creek™

Friday - 5 pm to 9 pmSaturday - Noon to 9 pm

Sunday - Lunch & Dinner - Noon to 4 pm

incorporatedR E E D V I L L E M A R I N A

For the Season!

From the beginning of December through the end of March, Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M), 420 Christ

Church Road, Weems, is closed for daily tours. However, that time is busy as the Foundation for Historic

Christ Church board of directors, volunteer council, staff and committees create a full program of activities for the 2016 season, said publicity chairman Marilyn Hedges.

Research volunteers have met to discuss ongoing projects and identify ideas for new ones, she said. The marketing, Craft Beer Fest and development committees have scheduled events, including the beer festival, which will be held September 3.

Executive director Clare Adams is excited to welcome in the 2016 season, said Hedges. She is confident that visitors will enjoy one of the best museum experiences at one of the most historic sites in the Northern Neck.

On Friday, April 1, volunteers and staff will officially open the season at HCC&M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays to November 30. The visitor experience includes a short introductory film, a visit to the museum and a special tour of the church led by a knowledgeable docent.

HCC&M will charge a $5 admission fee for the museum and tour of the church. The fee will help support new programs and exhibits, said Hedges. HCC&M members, volunteers, children under 18 and active or retired military are admitted free.

Volunteers are delighted by the new items for HCC&M’s gift shop, where visitors can choose a reasonably-priced selection of articles for the home, for children, and for themselves, said Hedges.

Historic Christ Church& Museum to open Friday

March31 ThursdayAA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.

, 8 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist. 588-9224.

, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.

, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.

, 2 p.m. Henderson UMC, Callao.

, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers welcome.

, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. River Counties Chapter, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. 435-7669.

, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. 435-6207.

, 6:30 p.m. Northumberland Family YMCA, 6348 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Sponsors: Northumberland Family YMCA and Northumberland/Lancaster Farm Bureau. Speakers: Bill Latane and Trent Jones. Topic: Farm Crisis 1980s and The Evolution of The Business. Reservations, 580-8901.

, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster.

, 7 p.m. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, 1208 Greate Road, Gloucester Point. Speaker: Dr. Bryan Watts. Topic: Whimbrels. By reservation, or webinar, 684-7061.

, 7 p.m. Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 6749 Jesse duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church.

April1 FridayAA, noon. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.AA, 8 p.m. Calvary Baptist, Kilmarnock.AA, 8 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.

, noon. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. 588-9224.

, 2-3:30 p.m. 84 Main Street, Warsaw. 296-8503.

, 5-7 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Road, Kilmarnock. Acoustic guitar and vocals.

, 5-7 p.m. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Exhibit: Kaleidoscope—Color, Color, Color. Visit exhibiting artists, light refreshments.

, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunset, Moonshine & Music, Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Classic rock. 438-4489.

, 7 p.m. Willaby’s on the Rappahannock, 327 Old Ferry Road, White Stone. 435-0000.

, 7-10 p.m. Callao Firehouse, 314 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Ages 8-12. $5.

, 7 p.m. Amphitheater, Belle Isle Sate Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. S’mores provided. Parking fee, $3. 462-5030.

2 SaturdayAA, 8 p.m. Irvington Baptist.AA, 8 p.m. Heathsville UMC.AA, 8 p.m. Henderson UMC.

, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.

, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Studio and store open. 435-2414.

, 8:45 a.m.–3 p.m. White Stone Church of the Nazarene Family Life Center, 57 Whisk Drive, White Stone. Speakers, vendors, networking, Master Gardener exhibits, sustainable shorelines. $25. Register at nnmg.org and Northumberland Cooperative Extension, 580-5694.

, 9 a.m.-noon. EVB

ECO, community problem solvers from Northumberland Middle School efforts to help Tangier Island raise money to build a living shoreline to protect the island from erosion.

, 9 a.m.-noon. Callao

Team ECO, community problem solvers from Northumberland Middle School efforts to help Tangier Island raise money to build a living shoreline to protect the island from erosion.

, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rivah Auction & Event Center, 33 Irvington Road, Kilmarnock. Crafts, artists, retail and vintage vendors, gifts, handcrafted jewelry, food and music.

, 11 a.m. Visitor Center, Belle Isle Sate Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Parking fee, $4. 462-5030.

, 12:30 p.m. Wicomico Forge, 18399 Mary Ball Road, White Stone. Lead organizer: Albert Pollard Jr. To sign up for the rally, email [email protected], or go to cleanpowerva.org.

, 1 p.m. Belle Isle Sate Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Parking fee, $4. 462-5030.

, 1 p.m. Belle Isle Sate Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Parking fee, $4. 462-5030.

, 6 p.m. Hills Quarter Community Center, Irvington. Seated dinner, oyster bar, wine.

Art League and Steamboat Era Museum. Black tie optional. 438-6888.

, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunset, Moonshine & Music, Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. Blues rock. 438-4489.

3 SundayAA, 7:30 p.m. White Stone UMC.AA, 5:30 p.m. Henderson UMC.

, 3-5 p.m. Oyster Roast, Tides Inn, 480 King

Carter Drive, Irvington. Blues rock. 438-4489.

, 5-8 p.m. KC’s Crabs & Cues, 10428 Jessie Ball DuPont Memorial Highway, Kilmarnock. 435-7665.

4 MondayAA, noon. Palmer Hall.AA

, 5:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.

, 9 a.m.-noon. 84 Main Street, Warsaw. Wounded Warrior Program welcomes all veterans from all branches of service for coffee, conversation and camaraderie.

, 11 a.m. Chesapeake Center, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Speaker: Charlotte Wood. Topic: Remembering for the Both of Us: A Child Learns About Alzheimer’s. Lunch follows. Reservations required, 438-4000.

, 3:15 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Speaker: Jeff Wright. Topic: Newest and best tools for birding.

, 4:30 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Respite available by reservation. Ellie Galloway, 695-9382.

, 5 p.m. Visitors Center, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. New members welcome.

, 5-6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 117, 39 American Legion Way, Reedville. $10 adults, $5 children. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, baked beans, salad, rolls, soft drinks, iced tea and desserts.

s, 6:30 p.m. Rappahannock Community College Workforce Center, 447 North Main Street, Kilmarnock.

, 7 p.m. Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville. Speaker: Jo Ann Fickling. Topic: Northern Neck Refugees during the Civil War. $5. Light refreshments.

5 Tuesday 4:30 p.m.

Kilmarnock Baptist. AA, 7 and 8 p.m. Palmer Hall.AA, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s White Chapel Episcopal.

, 7:30 p.m. Lower UMC. 776-9799.

, 7 p.m. Campbell Memorial Presbyterian, Weems. 462-7125.

, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.

, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.

, 11 a.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, 43 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. $40 per month, or $10 per session. 435-8501.

, noon-6 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6853 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville.

, 1 p.m. Lancaster Woman’s Club. 435-

6207., 5

p.m. Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center, 43 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock. For individuals with Type 1 or 2 diabetes, and their family members. 435-8305.

, 6-7:30 p.m. Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Bill Reckert. Continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 5. For fees and registration, 436-9309.

, 7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. 580-2166.

6 WednesdayAA, 8 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, Lancaster.

noon. Women’s meeting, Irvington UMC.

, 7:30 a.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock.

, 7:30 a.m. Lee’s Restaurant, Kilmarnock.

, 12:30 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury.

, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Studio and store open. 435-2414.

, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Chesapeake Academy, 107 Steamboat Road, Irvington. Performing Arts and Lecture Series performance is for ages 3 through grade 4. For reservations, contact director of admissions Hilary Scott, [email protected], or 438-5575.

, 11 a.m. WCWS Clubhouse, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Speaker: Steve Harris. Topic: Polka Music for the 21st Century. Bring a sandwich. Dessert and beverage provided.

7 ThursdayAA, 8 p.m. De Sales Hall and Kilmarnock UMC.

, 8 p.m. Kilmarnock Baptist. 588-9224.

, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Help Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity build a house. 435-3461, or LNHabitat.org.

, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern. 580-3377.

, 2 p.m. Henderson UMC, Callao.

, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian, Kilmarnock. Rehearsals. New singers welcome.

, 10 a.m. executive board. 10:30 a.m. general membership. American Legion Post 117 39 American Legion Way, Reedville, Chow will follow.

, 1-3 p.m. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Course: Some Common Misconceptions about Important Economic Concepts. Instructor: Dr. David G. Davies. Course continues April 14 and 21. Advance registration, with a tuition payment of $35, is required. Contact Sharon Drotleff at 333-6707, or [email protected].

, 1 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone. 435-6207.

, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone.

, at 7 p.m. Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock. Topic: Tenets of Yoga: The Five Klesas of the Self Imposed Obstacles of Enlightenment. $10. Reservations appreciated, 436-3191, or [email protected].

, 7 p.m. County Administration Building, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster. Public hearing on $16.6 million school

■The Woman’s Club of White Stone will meet at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 6, at the WCWS Clubhouse, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Guest speaker Steve Harris, president of Music Publishers of America, will present a brief history of the origins of polka music, and review the development of the genre in America.

He also will discuss MPA’s efforts to revitalize the genre and provide musical selections that demonstrate the different styles and versatility of polka music. The public is invited. Bring a sandwich; dessert and beverage provided.

■The Mid-Tidewater affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental

Illness will offer a Family-to-Family Education Program at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks starting April 5 at River-side Walter Reed Hospital, 7519 Hospital Drive, Gloucester.

Registration is required. Contact 684-1480, or [email protected].

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The Rappahannock Art League (RAL) recently announced its April special events.

The events will be held at the Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, reported Barbara Pulling of the communi-cations committee. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

A new exhibit, “Kaleido-scope—Color, Color, Color,” will continue through April 30. RAL members will submit original works of art in a variety of medi-ums, said Pulling.

A First Friday Art Reception highlighting the exhibit will be

held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 1. The public is invited to drop by the gallery to visit exhibiting artists and enjoy light refreshments, she said.

An RAL Art Talks event will be held at 1 p.m. April 25. RAL member Mary Jo Beswick gets kids excited about reading, writ-ing, and the creative process by a presentation that answers the question, “How does a chil-dren’s book get made?” She will share this presentation using her new book, Lonely Lola Ladybug.

For upcoming RAL work-shops, see the school pages.

Alex Folan and Alexis Smith recently announced the birth of their son, Jackson Henry Ryland Folan, born March 15, 2016, at Virginia Com-monwealth University Medi-cal Center. Jackson weighed 7 pounds and stretched out at 19 ¾ inches.

He is the grandson of Steven Smith, as well as Samantha Love and Missy Folan.

Anthony and Joanna Mar-chetti of White Stone announce the birth of their son, Jon Tell Marchetti, on February 29, 2016, at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. Tell weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20.25 inches long.

Tell is welcomed by big sister Lawter, maternal grand-parents Jon and Jean Hatch of Gloucester, and paternal grandparents Paul and Townley Marchetti of Richmond.

His great-grandparents are Evelyn Lawter and the late George Lawter of South Boston, Mary Chase Eck of Richmond, and Jack and Jean Hanky of White Stone.

BIRTHSThe Lancaster Players will

hold open auditions April 11 and 12 for the comedy murder mys-tery and world premiere of “ A Murder Has Been Renounced” by Lee Mueller. The auditions will be conducted at 7 p.m. at The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.

Five women and two men are needed for the cast, reported Sheila B. Brown. Anyone inter-ested in being in the cast, work-

ing backstage or helping with other production needs is urged to attend the auditions. Inquiries may be made at 435-3776.

The play will be directed by Mari Bonomi and Bob Walker. Show dates are June 10 through 19.

According to the storyline, Detective Nick Dashell and his wife, Darla, find themselves stranded in a remote area. The car has broken down. They seek

shelter in a large estate populated by some oddball characters, such as a sarcastic maid named Deidre and a shady gentleman named Captain Trucage.

Only seeking to use the phone, they learn the lines are down and the roads are washed out due to a storm. They also find themselves involved in some mysterious events: Mrs. Ludos’ necklace is stolen and gunshots were heard.

The public is invited to savor the flavor of Virginia wines on April 16. The North-ern Neck Wine Fest will take place from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.

Tickets will be sold at the gate for $10, which includes a free etched wine glass for tastings, said Heathsville Farmers Market manager Corinne Anthony Becker. Food and other wine-related vendors will participate.

The Tavern Restaurant and “Heritage Arts Center” Gift Shop also will be open, said Becker.

Come early and enjoy the season-opening Heathsville Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., she said. Shoppers will find farm-fresh produce, bread and baked goods, goat cheese, flowers and nursery plants and locally-made hand-crafts. A celebration of Earth

Day will take place concur-rently, offering exhibits and special activities, all with an environmental theme.

Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern also is home to four artisan guilds, whose mem-bers will be on-site that day, demonstrating and selling their wares, said Becker.

Follow the smoke to see blacksmiths working in the Tavern’s Forge. The wood-workers have both a modern and a colonial workshop in the Carriage House, which also houses a collection of antique carriages. The spin-ners and weavers gather in their studio on the second floor of the Tavern. The quilters will have a show and sale in the adjacent Transportation Museum Building.

The Earth Day 5K will be begin at 8 a.m. To register for the 5K or Tot Trot, visit runNNK.org.

Central Middlesex Volun-teer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will host its annual fundraiser program April 16 at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Locust Hill.

A Vendor Show and Gospel Sing will feature all local art-ists both in the vendor and sing-ing programs, reported Cindy Kellar, EMT-B and auxiliary liaison. All purchased tickets get one automatic entry into a door prize drawing.

Beginning at 6 p.m., the doors will open for the vendor show, said Kellar. Vendors will include Scentsy, IT Works! Body Wraps, Origami Owl Jew-elry, Jamberry Nails, Custom Vinyl Monogram Designs by Sara, Tastefully Simple, Pam-pered Chef, Papparizzi Jewelry, UsBorne Books, Thirty-One Handbags, Never Miss a Bead, LimeLight Cosmetics, LuLa Roe Fashions, and Roden and Fields Skin Care.

There also will be baked goods on sale, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes galore and free blood pressure checks, she said. There also will be a special

appearance by Ronald McDon-ald, and the new Ambulance Unit 23 will be on display.

The gospel show will begin at 7 p.m. with Lynda Smith of Mathews, Middlesex County native Laymetha Reed-Guy, Phyllis Curtis, also of Middle-sex, and The Mullins Sisters (currently on the charts) of Gloucester, said Kellar.

Others scheduled to perform are 10-year-old “You Tube Sensation” Ashley Cummings and Michele “Patsy Cline” Hudgins-Thacker of Mathews, Dennis White, Sharon White, the Rev. Jonathan Davis, Crys-tal Tucker-Oberlin, No Strings Attached from Urbanna Baptist Church, Steve and Linda Ran-sone, all of Middlesex, and Ben Vincent & Friends from King and Queen, she said.

Proceeds will support the Central Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad in Urbanna.

Advance tickets may be pur-chased at 2nd Time Around Thrift Store on Cross Street in Urbanna. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for ages 13 and younger.

■Donk’s Theater will pres-

ent one show a month through December 3 at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m.

On April 9, Donk’s will present an All Star Opry Show. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $5 for ages 12 and younger. Reserve tickets at 725-7760, or purchase advance tickets at the Mathews Visitor and Information Center, Lynne’s Family Restau-rant and Marketplace Antiques.

Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury will host Paint Your World Purple: A Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon at noon April 9 in the RW-C Auditorium, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

The fee is $30 per person or $200 per table of eight. Admis-sion will be by advance ticket sales only. For tickets, call April Davis in the RW-C business office, 438-4028. Patrons are urged to RSVP by March 22.

■The Middlesex County

Museum and Historical Soci-ety will host “Spring into His-tory” from 4 to 7 p.m. April 9 at Dozier’s Regatta Point Marina, 137 Neptune Lane, Deltaville. The speaker will be Dr. Charles F. Bryan Jr.

Refreshments will include heavy hor d’ouvres with beer and wine. Tickets are $50. Tickets may be purchased at middlesex-museum.com, or the museum, 777 General Puller Highway, Saluda, or 758-3663.■

American Legion Post 117, 39 American Legion Way, Reedville, will meet April 7. The executive board will con-vene at 10 a.m. The general membership will meet at 10:30 a.m.; chow will follow.

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■Bon Secours Rappahannock

General Hospital will host a Masquerade Jewelry sale from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 14 and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 15 at the Northern Neck Family YMCA, 39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock.

The list of quality items for $5 includes a variety of costume jewelry for men, women and children, including watches and rings, tie clasps and cufflinks, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and pins. There also will be leg-gings, flashlights, scarves, team sports products, billfolds, purses and totes.

On April 13, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury will host a Parkinson’s Awareness event. Dr. Leslie Cloud will speak on how the GI tract is impacted by Parkinson’s.

The presentation will begin at 1 p.m. in the Chesapeake Center Auditorium at RW-C, 132 Lan-caster Drive, Irvington. Parkin-son’s groups also will offer addi-tional resources. Beverages and dessert will be served. To regis-ter, call Rita DePew at 435-9553 by April 1.

For the 14th consecutive year, Rappahannock Westmin-ster-Canterbury will recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day with its Voyages Workshop.

The event, focusing on the planning decisions folks need to make as they age, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at RW-C, 132 Lancaster Dr., Irvington.

Resident life services coor-dinator Maria Ferrand, social services director Alice Coates, chaplain Davis Smith, and a rep-resentative from Hospice of Vir-ginia will present medical, social, spiritual and legal questions to ask and answer to ensure affairs are put in order.

“We empower people with information that will be useful

Jackson Henry Ryland Folan

 Jon Tell Marchetti

■Casino Night on the Rivah

will be held April 16 at the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck, 517 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. The event will fea-ture games, a silent auction, food, music, dancing, electronic horse racing and a golf-putt contest.

Tickets are $50 per person (black tie optional). Tickets may be purchased at the club, or call 435-9696.

■American Legion Adams Post

86 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host a catfish dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. April 16 at the Post, 882 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock. The dinner will include catfish, two sides, coleslaw, cornbread, homemade desserts, tea and coffee.

The fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are available at Lester’s Barbershop, or call Heather, 435-6217. Eat in and carryout meals will be offered.

Annual Voyages workshop tofocus on planning for the future

Northern Neck Wine Festset April 16 in Heathsville

Vendor and gospel showApril 16 to benefit CMVRS

Auditions set April 11 & 12for comedy murder mystery

RAL announcesupcoming events

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The Northern Neck Master Gardeners will conduct a rain barrel workshop from 10 a.m. to noon April 16 at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lan-caster.

Master Gardeners will assist participants in outfitting a recy-cled 50-gallon barrel with a spigot, a screened lid and two overflow pipes for use in collect-ing rain water. All necessary tools and rain barrel supplies will be provided. As well, the Master Gardeners will provide all the information necessary about the

use and upkeep of the rain barrel. “Saving precious water with a

rain barrel is a good way to get started on the growing season,” said Master Gardener Edna Rob-erts. “You get a plentiful supply of water at no cost that contains no contaminants such as chlo-rine, fluoride, or sodium. Captur-ing rainwater using a rain barrel also cuts down on runoff into our local waterways.”

Additional rain barrel work-shops will be held June 11 at the Northern Neck Farm Museum, 12705 Northumberland High-

way, Heathsville, and August 27 at Menokin, 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw.

To register for the April 16 workshop, call Northumberland Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) at 580-5694, with name, address, email address and tele-phone number.

The $50 fee for each completed rain barrel will be collected at the workshop. Ready-made rain bar-rels are available for $60.

Registered participants will receive an electronic confirma-tion and directions to the park.

to them to enhance their lives,” Smith said. “This is a wonderful program for new or potential resi-dents to learn who on the RW-C staff focuses on particular issues they might encounter.”

The free public workshop includes a complimentary break-fast and lunch. However, reserva-tions are required by April 8, call 438-4000.

Ferrand said she’s always sur-prised to find out how many people still haven’t executed an advance directive.

“Just about every year, some-one comes and thanks us for holding the workshop,” she said. “They had a life change—maybe

a spouse recently died or they are just dealing with an elderly parent. Participants appreciate the information and how it clari-fied some things that they should be doing.”

Workshop participants will leave with a binder of informa-tion, a copy of the presentations, back-up materials and a bibliog-raphy of books and websites.

“The most important thing participants learn is to make their final wishes known to their family or friends,” said Smith. “Every RW-C resident has a file with their decisions and wishes docu-mented. When a resident dies, we put out a red rose. One time,

the florist was out of red roses, so we used yellow. A resident said to me, ‘I like that so much better than red.’ That’s in her file.”

Because the workshop is done in a group setting, the atmo-sphere is upbeat and positive, not ominous. Staff members will use humor to discuss the realities ahead.

“We try to make it as inter-active as we can,” Smith said. “Alice has a great exercise where a small group experiences hypo-thetic situations and have to make choices. Each table shares the types of things that happened in their scenarios and the choices they made.”

Rain barrel workshop slated for April 16

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■Grace Episcopal Church in

Kilmarnock will host “A Celtic Pilgrimage Understanding and Experiencing Celtic Spiritual-ity” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9. The seminar will be led by Margaret Woodson Nea M.H. and Susan Brock Wilkes Ph.D.

Participants are reminded to bring their own lunch; beverages will be provided. Reservations are available until April 1; call the church office at 435-1285. Donations will be accepted.

Calvary Baptist Church will hold a ceremony at noon, April 9, at Calvary’s Memorial Cem-etery, 12824 Mary Ball Road, Kilmarnock, to dedicate the Calvary Memorial Circle in memory of J. Allen Ball Sr.

A reception will follow at Calvary Baptist Church, 490 East Church Street, Kilmarnock.

■Mt. Olive Baptist Church,

6749 Jesse duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church, will host game night at 7 p.m. March 31.

■The Knights of Columbus on

April 16 will solicit contribu-tions for KOVAR (Knowing Our Values Achieving Results) at businesses in Kilmarnock and Callao.

Look for the yellow and red apron-clad Knights and their supporters. Stop by, be generous and share some Tootsie Rolls.

■All are invited to seven min-

utes of prayer Fridays at Mis-sions Lane, 80 South Main Street, Kilmarnock, during the lunch hour. Prayer will begin at 12:03 p.m.

This week’s prayer will be for peace.

■Mt. Olive Baptist Church has a

new worship arts ministry, offer-ing stretching and dance move-ment from noon to 12:30 p.m. on first and third Saturdays.

Women of all ages are wel-come to attend for free, healthy fun with others.

■The annual pancake break-

fast will be served from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 23, at Carmel United Methodist Church hall in Kinsale. The menu will include sausage, pancakes, apple sauce, coffee, tea and orange juice.

Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds will benefit the needy. Carryout meals will be available.

■Love Makes a Difference Min-

istry on Route 200 in Burgess will host a special service at 4 p.m. April 30. The theme will be “Walking in the Light.” Speak-ers will include Ruth Cockrell and the Rev. Gayl Fowler, who both were stricken with serious illness and through faith and the light of God, they gained victory over their illnesses.

There also will be music from the children’s choir, youth praise dancers, special reading, music by Thomasyne Acree and repass.

ANGLICAN�All Saints Anglican48 New Street, Saluda 757-374-6724; Rev. Jeff Johnson

10 a.m., Adult Bible Study11 a.m., Worship/Holy Communion Weekly;

�Holy Redeemer Anglican11264 Kings HighwayMontross, VA 22520Rev. Dr. W. R. Gardinerpp804-493-74071928 BCP 1940 HymnalTraditional Anglican Faith

11 a.m., Holy Communion

�Light of Christ Anglicanformerly St. Stephens Anglican9500 Northumberland HwyHeathsville; 804-580-4555;

www.lightofchristva.org:

9 a.m., Sunday School/Ages 3-adult10 a.m., Worship Service9:45 a.m., Nursery available

: 7 p.m., Bible Study

BAPTIST�Abiding Faith Baptist83 Bluff Point Road, KilmarnockRev. Dr. Barbara L. Cain

5 p.m., Sunday School6:30 p.m., Worship

4-6 p.m., Intercessory Prayer Line at 435-8742

�Beulah Baptist4448 Mary Ball Rd, LivelyP. O. Box 87, Lively 22507462-5000;[email protected] Ulysess E. Turner, Jr.

1p.m. 10:30 a.m., Sunday School

11:30 a.m., Worship ServiceWed: Noon, Sr. Bible Study6 p.m., Bible Study

�Corrottoman Baptist48 Ottoman Ferry Road, Ottoman; 462-5674Rev. David C. Cromer

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

5:30 p.m., Youth Discipleship6 p.m., Family Dinner/Fellowship7 p.m., Adult Bible Study Cherub Choir

�Fairfields Baptist15213 Northumberland Hwy., Burgess; 453-3530

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship ServiceNursery Provided

5:30 p.m., Dinner/Fellowship6 p.m., Adult Bible Study/Kids for Christ

�Fairport Baptist2395 Fairport Road, Reedville; 453-3235; Rev. Neale Schoolswww.fairportchurch.org

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Bible Study & Prayer

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�Hartswell Baptist10559 River RoadLancaster, 22503The Rev. Ernest D. Webster, Pastor

10:15 a.m., Sunday School11:15 a.m., Praise, Worship and The Word

6:45 p.m., Bible Study & Prayer

�Irvington Baptist53 King Carter Drive, Irvington; 438-6971; Rev. John Howard Farmer

9:45 a.m., Sunday School10 a.m., Bible Classes 11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Fellowship and Sharing

�Kilmarnock Baptist65 East Church St. Kilmarnock; 435-1703, Dr. Matthew Tennant

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship Service

9:45 a.m., Women’s Bible Study6 p.m., Worship on Wednesdays6:30 p.m., Fellowship7:15 p.m., Choir Practice

�Lebanon BaptistRev. Carlton Milstead, Pastor

9:45 a.m., Worship11 a.m., Sunday School

11 a.m., WMU meets in Marsh Fellowship Hall

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

�Mt. Olive Baptist6749 Jesse Dupont Mem. Hwy.Wicomico Church; 804-435-3725Rev. Dr. Tyron Williams,PhDemail: [email protected]

9 a.m., Sunday School for children and adults10 a.m., Morning Church Service

7 p.m., Hour of Power Bible Class

7 p.m., Women Ministry Bible Study

�Queen Esther Baptist7228 River Road, Lancaster;462-7780, Rev. James E. Smith

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Bible Study

�Sharon Baptist1413 Lumberlost Road, Weems; 438-6659; Rev. Dale S. Bunns

9:30 a.m., Sunday School Power Hour11 a.m., Morning Worship

2 p.m., A Day in the Word Bible Study7 p.m., Evening Bible Study

�White Stone Baptist517 Chesapeake DriveWhite Stone; 435-1413Dr. M. S. “Jeff” Shanaberger, Pastor [email protected]

9:45 a.m., Sunday School

11 a.m., Worship, Dr. Davis SmithNursery Provided-Ages 0-4

1-3 p.m., Food Pantry Open1-3:30 p.m., An extra Helping Hand

10:30 a.m., WMU Mtg

�Willie Chapel Baptist510 Merry Point Road;462-5500, Rev. Rose Curry

8:45 a.m., Sunday School10:30 a.m., Worship

4 p.m., Senior Bible Study7 p.m., Bible Study

BIBLE�Historic White Marsh Church11040 Mary Ball Rd., Brookvale543-8861, Rev. Hall462-7908, Rev. Talley

11 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Time of Praise

CATHOLIC�St. Paul’s CatholicIntersection of Tavern Run Rd. & Nomini Hall Rd., Hague472-3090; saintpaulhague.com

5 p.m., Vigill Mass

7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., MassNoon, Spanish Mass8:30 a.m., Daily MassMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

4:15-4:45 p.m., Saturday8:15 to 8:45 a.m., Sunday

CHURCH OF GOD�Tibitha Church of GodP. 0. Box 167, 991 Fleeton Road, Reedville, VA. 22539453-4972, Rev. Steven P. Hencywww.tibitha.net

10 a.m., Worship

11:15 a.m., Sunday School6 p.m., Sunday Evening

7 p.m., Bible Study

EPISCOPAL�Grace Episcopal303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock; 435-1285 The Rev. David H. MayThe Rev. Megan Limburg

8 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite 1 at Grace Church10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite 1I at Grace Church

12:05 p.m., Holy Eucharist Healing Service4 p.m., Contemplative Prayer in the Chapel

�St. Mary’s Episcopal3020 Fleeton Road, Fleeton; Rev. Sandi Mizirl; 453-6712

7:30 p.m., Free Movie

11 a.m., WorshipSt. Mary’s Thrift Shop108 Fairport Rd.Open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

�St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal5940 White Chapel Road, Lancaster, 462-5908; The Rev. Dr. Ron Okrasinskitrinitylancasterva.org

10 a.m., Christian Educatioh11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II

�St. Stephen’s Episcopal6807 Northumberland Hwy.724-4238; Rev. Lucia Lloydststephensheathsville.org

8:15 a.m., Choir practice9 a.m., Holy Eucharist w/Hal White10 a.m., Coffee Hour

Noon, Red Cross Bloodmobile7 p.m., Boy Scouts

5:30 p.m., SSEC Book Group6 p.m., Boy Scouts

8:30 a.m., Men’s Group at Lottsburg CafeNoon Day Prayer12:15 p.m., Out to Lunch Bunch

Noon, Bridge

�Trinity Episcopal8484 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster; The Rev. Dr. Ron Okrasinskitrinitylancasterva.org

9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II

�Wicomico Parish 5191 Jessie Ball duPont Highway, Wicomico Church; 580-6445; Rector The Rev. James H. Silcox Jr.

8 a.m., Holy Communion, Rite IIBreakfast10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II11 a.m., Coffee Hour

LUTHERAN�Good Shepherd (LCMS)1717 Hampton Hall Rd.Callao - 804-456-6554Rev. Michael Ramming

9 a.m., Worship10 a.m., Coffee Fellowship10:30 a.m., Sunday School Adul Bible Classwww.facebook.com/gslccallao

�Living Water

83 Bluff Point Rd., [email protected]

10 a.m., Sunday School & Wor-ship Service

METHODIST�Afton UMC5130 Hacks Neck Road, Ophelia; 453-3770; Rev. Moses Min

10 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship Service

3rd Sunday “Fellowship Lunch” following Worship

6 p.m., Bible Study7 p.m., Choir Practice

�Bluff Point UMCBluff Point RoadRev. Jack Bailey - 436-4071

11:30 a.m., Worship ServiceFellowship to follow

�Fairfields UMC14741 Northumberland Highway, Burgess; 453-3770Pastor Moses Min

9:25 a.m., Worship

7 p.m., Choir Practice

�Heathsville UMC39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville; 580-3630; Rev. Rebecca L. Minor

6 p.m., Fellowship and Game Night

10 a.m., Worship/CommunionNursery AvailableFellowship Lunch after worship

�Irvington UMC26 King Carter Drive, Irvington; 438-6800; A. Ray Massie, Pastor

9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

�Kilmarnock UMC89 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, 435-1797; Rev. Penny Cory(Elevator access)

8:30 & 11 a.m., Worship9:30 a.m., Sunday SchoolNursery provided at 9:30 & 11a.m.2-4 p.m., Yard Sale Donations

10 a.m., Prayer Meeting7-8:30 p.m., Chesapeake Chorale

10 a.m., UMC Mtg/Kitchen Cleaning

6 p.m., Handbells7:30 p.m, Choir

8 p.m. AA

�Rehoboth UMC126 Shiloh School Rd.,Kilmarnock 580-9723Rev. Donna Blythe

9 a.m., Worship10 a.m., Coffee & Fellowship Time

�White Stone UMC118 Methodist Church Road, White Stone; 435-3555Rev. Bryan McClainwhitestoneumc.org

Youth Retreat

9:30 a.m., Bible Study11 a.m., Worship2 p.m., Nouvelet Too Practice7:30 p.m., AA Mtg.

8:30 a.m., Breakfast at Lee’s

10 a.m., Bible Study7 p.m., Choir Practice

PRESBYTERIAN

�Campbell Memorial Presbyterian3712 Weems Rd., Weems438-6875; campbellchurch.netprovided

10 a.m., UNITY SERVICE11 a.m., Fellowship Time

8 a.m., Men’s Prayer Group

2 p.m., BBQ Mtg5:30 p.m., Pastor Nominating Committee7 p.m., Kilmarnock Pipers

7 p.m., Choir Rehearsal

�St. Andrews Presbyterian435 East Church Street, Kilmarnock; 435-3948Rev. Dr. Judith E. Thomson saintandrewspc.org

9:30 a.m., Adult Sunday School9:45 a.m., Youth Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

4:30 p.m., Choir Practice

OTHER DENOMINATI0NS�Calvary Pentecostal781 John’s Neck Road, WeemsClarence Jones, Pastor438-5393/435-1777:

7:30 a.m., Radio Broadcast, 101.7 FM9:45 a.m., Sunday School11 a.m., Worship

7:30 p.m., Worship

�Christian Science Society98 N. Main St., Kilmarnock

10:30 a.m., Service/Sunday School

7:30 p.m., Testimony Mtg.Reading Room open Tues, Thurs. & Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

�New Life Community ChurchAt Bluff Point United Methodist 436-6498; Pastor C. Richard Lynn

9 a.m., Worship Service

6 p.m., Fellowship dinner7 p.m., Bible Study

�Unitarian UniversalistFellowship of the Rappahannock 366 James Wharf RoadWhite Stone 758-4790; uufrappahannock.uua.org

10:30 a.m., Fellowship ServiceSpeaker: Rev. Jim Moseley“The Banquet Trump Avoided”

�White StoneChurch of the Nazarene57 Whisk Drive, White Stone435-9886; Sr. Pastor, Jimmy Jacksonwww.whitestonechurch.com

8:30 & 9 a.m., Adult Bible Studies9:45 a.m., Worship, Kids Worship Nursery6 p.m., Small groups for grades 5-6 and 7-12

group opportunities

CHURCH NOTES

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Christ Church Parish will host a spring fashion show and card party luncheon at 11 a.m. April 13 at the Christ Church Parish Hall, Christchurch Lane, Christchurch. Fashions will be modeled from Cyndy’s Bynn, Bristows and Lowe Tide. Those not wishing to stay for games are free to come for just the fashion show and lunch.

Reservations are required. The fee is $25 per person with res-ervations limited to tables of 4. For reservations, contact Grace Parker at [email protected], or 758-3640.

■The Zion Church at Lotts-

burg Relay for Life Team will present a men’s fashion show at 3 p.m. April 16 at the church, 2309 Northumberland High-way, Lottsburg.

Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

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RICHMOND—Florence Dean Amiss, 97, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016.

She and her husband for-merly owned Amiss Music Shop in Dillwyn and she was a sales associate for Woolworth’s Inc. for over 30 years. She was a member of Oak Grove Bap-tist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew L. Amiss Sr.; her son, Andrew L. Amiss Jr.; and her son-in-law, John Kotagides.

She is survived by her son, John Amiss (Diane); and daughter, Barbara Kotagides; 10 grandchildren, Debbie Rob-inson (Lawrence), Steve Amiss (Tina), Deana Brown, William Amiss (Janice), Phillip Amiss (Dawn), Caroline Gibbs (Bo), Jeb Amiss, Sara Amiss, Penni

Jones (Dave) and Kim Correll (John); 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchil-dren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Dillwyn Town Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m.

POQUOSON—Brian Chris-topher Davenport, 39, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at home in Poquoson.

He is survived by his mother, Mollie Davenport; brother, Mark Davenport and wife Olga; nephew, Colby Daven-port; special family, Crystal Lawson, Dempsey McFatter and Shelby Kuhlman; aunt, Laura Sampson; uncle, Ray Davenport Jr. and wife Cathy; and many special friends

He was preceded in death by his father, Meade Davenport.

The family received friends for a visitation/viewing March 26 at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, followed by a gathering at George’s Restau-rant. A graveside burial service was held March 28 at Provi-dence Baptist Church Cem-etery, Heathsville, with the

Rev. Carlton Milstead presid-ing. At other times, the family received friends at 106 Rens Road, Poquoson.

Make memorial contribu-tions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn 38105.

Online condolences may be made at claytorrollins.com.

NEWPORT NEWS—Gera-lyn “Gerry” Peed, 87, beloved wife of the late Merle E. Peed, of Newport News, formerly of Reedville, passed away on March 24, 2016.

She was born on March 12, 1929, the daughter of the late Ella Mae and Herman Yost.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Peed (Cindy); daugh-ter, Laurie Coffman (Vaughn); four step-grandchildren; 5 s tepg rea t -g randchi ldren ; sister, Joy Zana; and a brother, Herman Yost Jr.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. March 30 at Kilmarnock Baptist Church, Kilmarnock. Interment followed the service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Family received friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may

be made to American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Bou-levard, Suite 102, Newport News, VA 23606; or Alzheim-er’s Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Currie Funeral Home Inc. of Kilmarnock handled the arrangements.

KILMARNOCK—Marie Craig Webb of Kilmarnock and Richmond, died on March 27, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Milton P Webb, and her daughters, Eleanor Marie and Nancy Beagle Tobin. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Webb (Ken Rock-well); her grandchildren, Shawn Rogers (Scott), Karen Counts (Mike), Duff Beagle (Annie), and Matt Crabbe (Hope); and son-in-law, Danny Tobin.

Marie leaves five great-grandchildren, Meredith and David Beagle, Taylor and Tori Crabbe, and Zachary Rogers.

She spent many years sup-porting Milton in the estab-lishment of Kilmarnock Drug Co., and she was a member of Kilmarnock Bap-tist Church.

Marie will be remembered for her love of family, her sewing talents, and her joy of cooking. She loved to play

bingo and work word search puzzles, but her family was her greatest joy.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. March 30 at Currie Funeral Home. A graveside ser-vice will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, at Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Gayton Terrace Employee Fund, 12401 Gayton Road, Henrico, VA 23238, or Kilmarnock Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 99, Kilmarnock, VA 22482.

Jill Davis, chairman of the Nelia Tingle Fellowship Group at Fairfields United Methodist Church, recently announced a roast beef dinner will be held April 16 at the church, 14741 Northumberland Highway, Burgess.

The dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. in the social hall. The menu will include roast beef, gravy, potatoes, green beans, rolls, butter, bev-erage and dessert.

The fee is by donation. For takeout meals, call 453-2631.

“Our annual roast beef dinner has become well known and is usually well attended,” said Davis. “The proceeds will go towards supporting our Community Outreach Mis-sions such as providing school supplies to the local schools.”

The group gets its name from a long-ago Sunday school teacher who started it. The group meets second Thursdays (except for July and August) for a covered dish dinner and is open to everybody, she said.

Flowering of the cross

The Bay Center for Spiritual Development, 31 Noblett Lane, Kilmarnock, will host An Eve-ning With …. Suzanne M. Best at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7. She will present Tenets of Yoga: The Five Klesas of the Self Imposed Obstacles of Enlightenment.

Best will offer an introductory exploration into Yoga and yogic philosophy, reported Bay Center director Carol Burke.

To many people the word “yoga” conjures visions of humans twisted into various pretzel shapes. But a yogic life is more than asana or physical pos-tures. Yoga is “the union between the individual soul and the uni-versal soul,” said Burke.

Both in Buddism and yogic philosophy, klesas are referenced as “afflictions” or obstacles, she said. They are impediments to the realization of self/Self. These afflictions are the base cause of suffering.

The five klesas are often depicted as a tree. The first klesa, the root and trunk klesa, is avidya or ignorance and misperception. It is considered the foundation for the next four afflictions or branches of the tree. Asmita is the ego or “I am-ness.” Raga is attachment and desire. Dvesa is aversion or dislike. Abhinivesa is clinging to life and the fear of death.

Best, E-RYT® 500, owner of Santosa Studio in Kilmar-nock, will offer an overview of these obstacles to living a life of integrity and peace and spiritual growth. The presentation and discussion will conclude with refreshments and a time to social-ize.

A $10 donation is suggested. Reservations are appreciated; contact 436-3191, or [email protected].

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, has called an interim pastor, following the retirement of the former pastor, the Rev. Dr. Tom Coye. The interim pastor is the Rev. Dr. Keith M. Curran.

The new interim pastor will begin at the church Friday, April 1, reported associate pastor, the Rev. Dr. Judy Thom-son, who remains on the staff.

Rev. Curran comes to St. Andrews following an 18-year tenure as pastor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Suf-folk. He earned a bachelor’s from the State University of New York at Buffalo, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Semi-nary. He also completed basic and advanced training at the U.S. Army Chaplains School.

Rev. Curran has served Pres-byterian churches in Pennsyl-

vania, Florida and Virginia. He also has served as a U.S. Army Chaplain (reserve) with the Pennsylvania and the Florida Army National Guard.

He and his wife, Debbie, a gifted resource teacher in the Suffolk school system, are the parents of four adult sons and grandparents of two grand-daughters.

Best will explain five klesas of yoga

Roast beef dinnerto support outreach

St. Andrews Presbyterianwelcomes interim pastor,the Rev. Dr. Keith M. Curran

Engaging individuals, strengthening community

For a monthly community calendar visit: www.nnconnection.orgA source for volunteerism

■The Arts at Abingdon Series will continue April 11 with a

performance by The Shtrykov-Tanaka Duo, featuring clari-netist Maksim Shtrykov and pianist Misuzu Tanaka.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Abingdon Episco-pal Church, 4645 George Washington Memorial Highway, White Marsh.

■ The Grace Church yard sale committee will accept doan-

tions for the annual sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Road, Kilmarnock. The annual Grace Church yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 7 at Camp Kekoka.

Those interested in supporting the sale also may contact Judy Ripley at 462-7233, or Jim Spangler at 436-4656 for pickups.

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Rev. John Farmer has been the pastor at Irvington Baptist Church since 1986.

After months of asking, it was in spring of 1999

that Miss Hazel finally con-vinced me to marry her. There is nothing so grand as spring, most especially since then. Every pore and fiber in my body is radiating love. What makes it ever so special is that it is a love that visited me from God Himself. My answered prayers of loneli-ness found form in a lady with whom I had already known for over a decade. There is nothing so grand as to be in love in the spring. Wait, here’s another modifica-tion: there is nothing so grand as being in love in the spring on the Northern Neck of Virginia. Now, that’s an exclamation!

I am an emo-tional old fool, my response at life so familiar. I cry at the oddest moments, laugh too. Way down deep in this preacher’s heart are hidden the words to songs, thoughts and ideas that my conscious mind has long forgotten. One day, fresh from the arms of my love, I began singing a tune last heard from the lips of Nelson Eddy (1901–1967) singing a romantic duet with Jeanette McDonald (1903-1965). They were a popu-lar movie, radio and stage couple (1930-1940s). I see his handsome face; his tender embrace. I see him looking into Jeanette’s eyes and sing-ing “Ah, sweet mystery of life at last I’ve found thee….”

Many are the mysteries of my life, my ministry. We’ve just come through the big-gest – Easter. It is a time so special, so mysterious that the word itself has found no other use in common ver-nacular. “Easter” belongs to God, through Christ. “Easter” belongs to the Church trium-phant. We are Easter people. It is not a fixed calendar occa-sion like Christmas. It is a date set by the changing of the moon swirling about in God’s orbit.

Most local churches swelled to fruition last Sunday. Even on a chilly, damp morning, folks who regularly find reason to miss, were attendance bound, duty sat, and will not be seen often twixt now and Easter next. It really doesn’t bother me. I find it part and parcel of the mystery surrounding my Lord, the Christ. What He did there on Calvary’s Hill so long ago has such merit that it draws from the heart of many not easily quickened, a duty to fulfill. It truly brings tears to my eyes. What a lovely mys-

tery; ‘tis yet another way in which my God speaks to me. It is not architecture, music, nor pulpit prowess that swells the pews. It is above and beyond such trifling aspects.

When my God hung His Son on the beams of that old rugged cross, He focused such power in that deliverance that it radiates across ages yet unfolded. When He hardened His heart to the prayer from the garden He was seeking faces of children unborn, civ-ilizations unnamed. The God of miracles was viewing the harvest faithful.

On Sundays holy, when He swells the roll, I stand look-ing upon a crowd grappling with the sweet mystery of life. You know, it is a love story. It is a fantastic one at that. A preacher long inside Heaven’s gates was once asked how much God loves us? Drawing his frame a tipi-toe he flung his arms wide apart saying, “Jesus defined how much He loved us when he stretched His arms out as far as the east is from the west and then died without closing the embrace.” It is an ever-open invitation, a love sweeter than my own.

That, my friend, is as Ed Sul-livan (1950s TV host) used to say, “a really big show.”

Next week the crowds will slim with the faithful, in churches near and far. Choirs relax, preachers drone on. Life resumes a normalcy. Yet the mystery looms.

No one save God Himself could have established such an entity as Christ. No one but God could have given the Man of Nazareth such a com-mission lasting.

Easter upon Easter it returns to visit upon the churches. That Easter mantle

pulls in the uncom-mitted, the disen-franchised, the raw hopeful, the penitent, yes, it even pulls in the curious. I always wonder if we make the visitors feel wel-come. I always worry that I might not have been at my best for such a grand occa-sion. I am always on

notice that what we are about over at the church-house is so special as to exist beyond vocabulary, beyond calen-dar. Beyond the mystery of Nelson Eddy’s love song, even the love pounding in my chest, God has found a love for us that knows no earthly comparison. It is truly the grandest mystery of life. How ever could He love us so?

No jokes emanate from this preacher’s mouth, no vitriolic expressions fall from tongue nor cheek. I have no bad thoughts about those missing from pews weekly. I know that God loves them. I know that He wants me to expend my life, my ministry trying to tell them the old, old story. I need not solve the mystery, for it did not begin with me. It is not only about me. I need be faithful to Him who called me. Even that is a mystery. I revel in not knowing why. It is about God, not me – “Ah sweet mystery…”

God loves us. Amen.

Reflectionsby Rev. John Farmer

I have no bad thoughts about those missing from pews weekly. I know that God loves them. I know that He wants me to expend my life, my ministry trying to tell them the old, old story.

‘Purse Suits’ event slated Sunday

‘Because He Lives’

The Middle Peninsula—Northern Neck regional office of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter recently announced its upcom-ing programs for April.

Education programs open to the public are scheduled in Middlesex and Northumber-land counties, reported direc-tor of communications Jeff Baldwin. Advance registration is required; call 695-9382.

Dementia: The Basics will be offered from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Nor-thumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland High-way, Heathsville.

Living with Alzheimer’s: Legal and Financial with attor-ney Susan Jean of The Heri-tage Law Group will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon April

13 at Lower United Method-ist Church, 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield.

Caregiver support group meetings are slated for Irving-ton, Warsaw, Topping and Kilmarnock, said Baldwin. Each month, the regional office conducts support group meetings to provide the com-munity an opportunity to meet for mutual support and to exchange coping skills.

These groups provide the opportunity for participants to maintain their own health and well- being, while enhancing their ability to care for their loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, he said.

Caregiver support group meetings will be offered at:

4, at Rappahannock Westmin-

ster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Respite is available by reservation for those with dementia; call Ellie Galloway, 695-938.

Orchard, 62 Delfae Drive, Warsaw. Respite is available by reservation for those with dementia; call 313-2446.

-mony Grove Baptist Church, 7722 General Puller Highway, Topping. Respite is available by reservation for those with dementia; call Barbara Swain, 832-1571.

Commonwealth Assisted Living, 460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Respite is avail-able by reservation for those with dementia; call Galloway, 695-9382.

Alzheimer’s Association announces April meetings