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To avoid disappointment, call the numbers where indicated to verify dates and times of events. All area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed. Saturday, May 25 Revolutionary War Encampment 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Court Circle, Gloucester Court House. <strong>The</strong> 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line will reenact life during the American Revolution. Black powder demonstrations, drilling of volunteer soldiers, an 18th century pharmacist, children’s games of the period. Free. 693-0014. Big Croaker Tournament June Parker Marina, Route 17, Essex County. Sponsored by Tappahannock Rotary Club. <strong>The</strong> fee to enter is $150 per boat. 366-4286 or bigcroaker.com. Semi-pro Baseball 7:30 p.m., Deltaville Ballpark, York Cannons vs. Deltaville Deltas. Big Bash Bass Tournament Beaverdam Park, Gloucester. 694- 0921. Blacksmith: Ore to Ax 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Demonstrations, iron making, forging, farriering. $10 493- 1972, or 493-8038, ext 7787. Spring on the Plantation 10 a.m.-4 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732. CBVRS Crab Feast Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 312 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Beach. 224-7750. CBVRS All Wheels Show Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 225 Dennison Street, Colonial Beach. 224-7750. Geocaching 101 10 a.m. Belle Isle State Park. Learn how to use hand-held GPS receiver to find caches around the park. Equipment provided. $6 per unit. Pre-registration suggested. 462-5030. Bird Walk 1:30 p.m. Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve in Northumberland County. Conducted by the Northern Neck Audubon Society. Call Frank Schaff at 462-0084 for directions, and so he can return calls if the walk is cancelled. Strawberry Festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Heathsville. Fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, food, beverages, vegetables, plants, herbs, baked goods, arts, crafts, music and church tours. Fish Fry 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Heathsville United Methodist Church, Courthouse Road and Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Craft sale as well. Northern Neck Antiques Fair 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church pavilion and parish hall, Lancaster. $5. Food and beverages will be provided by the Corrotoman Hunt Club. 462- 7960. Full Moon Canoe Trip 8-10 p.m. Belle Isle State Park. Learn all about the moon, Equipment and guide provided. $6 per person. Reservations required. 462-5030. Sunday, May 26 Spring on the Plantation 10 a.m.-4 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732. Native Skills Animal Tracking 10 a.m. Belle Isle State Park. Learn to track animals like Virginia Indians did. $2 per person. 462-5030. Weather Forecasting 2 p.m. Belle Isle State Park. Learn to predict the weather. $2 per person. 462-5030. Northern Neck Antiques Fair 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church pavilion and parish hall, Lancaster. $5. Food and beverages will be provided by the Corrotoman Hunt Club. 462- 7960. Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Service 11 a.m. Christ Church, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Sponsored by the Military Officers Association of America Northern Neck Chapter, American Legion Posts 86 and 117, Boy Scout Troop 242 and Foundation for Historic Christ Church Inc. Speaker: Retired U.S. Navy Capt. NC, Catherine A. Wilson, executive director of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. Memorial Day Ceremony 9 a.m. Bethel United Methodist Church will host its 23rd annual Memorial Day Ceremony, White Chapel Road, west of Lively. Speaker: Audrey Thomasson, journalist, whose son-in-law, U.S. Army Lt. Rivah Events This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Gwynn’s Island Festival. <strong>The</strong> annual event will include music, antique cars, motorcycles, food, a pet parade and even clowns. Call 804-725-7577 for details. Col. Thomas Wren, died in Iraq, November 5, 2005. Memorial Day Observance 10 a.m., Tappahannock War Memorial. Memorial Day Bookmark 10 a.m. Belle Isle State Park, Make a bookmark from flowers, leaves. $2 per person. 462-5030. Water Wars 1-3 p.m. Westmoreland State Park. Bring the family for a cookout. Snacks, refreshments,water guns and balloons provided. Children ages 7-15 can participate. $3. Wear bathing suit. Pre-register at 493-8821. Tuesday, May 28 Patron’s Gala Preview Exhibit Opening Studio Gallery, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Works by <strong>Rappahannock</strong> Art League members. Exhibit continues through the Patron’s Gala, June 30. Friday, May 31 Christchurch School Alumni Golf Tournament noon, King Carter Golf Course, Irvington. 758- 2306. S’mores Night 5-8 p.m., Beaverdam Park Smith Shelter, Gloucester. Register by May 29. 693-2107. Saturday, June 1 Chasing Pavement Classic Car Show and Concert 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Mathews Court House. $15 for show; $19 for concert. 570-350-1422. Spring Bike Rally 9 a.m., Bethlehem Star Lodge, Saluda. Sponsored by Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center. Food, raffles, trophies. $25 per bike. 758-2338. National Trail Day 9 a.m.-noon Belle Isle State Park. Help revitalize trails. Parking fee waived for volunteers. 462-5030. Clean <strong>The</strong> Bay Day 9 a.m.-noon. Belle Isle State Park. Bring a canoe or kayak and help clean the marshes and beaches around the park. No charges for using the park’s fleet, reservations required. Parking fee waived for volunteers. 462- 5030. Clean <strong>The</strong> Bay Day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Piankatank River. Volunteers to clean shoreline. Coordination base on Gwynn’s Island boat ramp. 540-433-9358. Fossils & Fun Canoe Trip 9-11 a.m. Westmoreland State Park. Equipment, guide and instruction included. Reservations recommended. For fees and reservations, call 1-800-933- 7275. Beach Clean Up Day 8:30-9:30 a.m. Colonial Beach waterfront. Volunteers meet at the Colonial Beach Yacht Center. 224-7230. Clean the Bay 9 a.m.-noon Westmoreland State Park. Help clean the Potomac River beachfront. 728-3229. National Trail Day Hikes 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Westmoreland State Park. 11 a.m. Turkey Neck Trail, 3.3 miles, moderate; 3 p.m. Big Meadow Trail, 1.4 miles, moderate to steep; 6:30 p.m. Rock Spring Pond Trail, 1.8 mile, paved path. $3 per person, $8 per family. 493- 8821. Lees & Independence Family Fun Festival 4:30-8:30 p.m. Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Pony rides, games, barrel rides, Washington & Lee H.S. band concert, a cartoonist, colonial games, Great House tours, food. 493- 1972. Yard Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 9445 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Ty’s Friends Community Group. Lasagna Dinner 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wicomico United Methodist Church, 5060 Jessie Ball DuPont Hwy., Wicomico Church. $10 adults/$7 children. An Evening at Epping Forest 5-9 p.m. Epping Forest Plantation near Nuttsville, birthplace of Mary Ball Washington. Gala to support the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library. Fine dining, entertainment, silent auction, tours of the house and grounds, re-enactors. $100 per person. Tickets at 462-7280, 4 f 3
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