Ongoing
*The food pantry at Bowling Green United Methodist Church is open on the third Thursday of every month. Doors open at 5 p.m. for registration. Food will be distributed from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
*Bowling Green Community Farmers Market, located on the front lawn of Union Bank, 211 N Main St., is open every Saturday until Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
*Glory Outreach, a clothing and food ministry, relocated to 144 E. Broaddus Ave. on July 1. The hours remain the same: Tuesdays from 6 – 8 p.m. and Fridays from 10 – noon.
*The Sidney E. King Art Center, located next to the Courthouse on Main St., Bowling Green, is open Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Featuring 15 of King’s famous Civil War paintings that were once on display at local National Park battlefield sites showing scenes from the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and the Wilderness. The Caroline Historical Society has a room at the Center, and there is a gallery of artwork for sale by Virginia artists.
*Turkey Shoot, located at Ladysmith Rescue Squad, will be every Friday night until Dec. 19 from 7-9 p.m.
*Frog Level Vol. Fire Dept. Fall Festival and Parade is seeking vendors for its Oct. 25 event. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Contact (804) 338-8697 or crozell@verizon.net.
*All You Can Eat Salt Herring Breakfast, sponsored by the Madison Ruritan Club, 18206 Timothy Lane, Ladysmith. Salt herring, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, fried apples, biscuits, juice, and coffee will be available. $8 from 6 – 8:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. For more information, call (804) 448-4233.
October 11
*Ladysmith Volunteer Fire Co. will be hosting an Open House from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*Second Annual Fall Festival at The Carmel School, 9020 Jericho Rd, Ruther Glen, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be festival games, vendors, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, children’s activities, silent auction, food, and live music from The Kairos Effect and Sage. Admission and parking are free. For more information, email ccampbell@thecarmelschool.org.
*CHS Fall Fun Day Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join local vendors, CHS clubs, and Caroline organizations to raise funds for the school – rain or shine. Chef Jazz’s Pancake Breakfast will be served from 8 – 11 a.m. for $3.50.
*Caroline County Branch of the NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Banquet at 5 p.m. in the St. John Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 17080 S. River Rd., Ruther Glen. The Honorable Floyd Thomas, Chairman of the Caroline County Board of Supervisors will be the guest speaker. For ticket information, call (804) 633-1321 or (540) 226-3317.
*Sparta Day, sponsored by the Sparta Volunteer Fire Dept., will be held at Salem from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Live entertainment, children’s activities, food & crafts, bake sales, silent auction, car show, antique tractors, and Brunswick Stew. For registration or pre-ordering contact Terry Southworth at 994-4044.
October 14
*McKesson will be sponsoring a blood drive outside its gates, 10504 McKesson Drive, Ruther Glen, from 8 a.m. – noon and 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
October 18
*All-U-Can-Eat Saltfish Breakfast at the Doswell Community Center, 16433 N. Washington Hwy., Doswelll from 6:30 – 9 a.m. Includes Eggs, bacon, apples, biscuits, cornbread, potatoes, juice, and coffee. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 4-10.
October 18-19
*Fredericksburg Fall Home and Crafts Festival at the Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and children under 12 are free. $1 discount if purchased in advance online. Tickets are good all weekend. For more information, visit www.fredericksburgfallhomeshow.com.
October 20
*Caroline County Little League Annual Meeting to elect officers in the Community Center Auditorium at 7 p.m.
October 21
*The Caroline County Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Ladysmith. Karen Henderson, owner of the Wright Touch Holistic Wellness Practice and Herb Farm, will speak on the many benefits of herbal medicine. October is bulb, seed, and plant exchange month; please bring and share! A lunch and presentation will follow the business meeting. For more information, call (804) 366-1750.
October 25
*Fall FUN Festival from 3 – 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Caroline County Agricultural Fair Association, free of charge, at the Fairgrounds. There will be games, animals, food, and entertainment for kids and adults. “Tail Gate Trick or Treat” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. with cash prizes for best tailgate decorations. For more information, call Debbie Wright, (804) 339-4575.
October 31
*Salem Baptist Church’s Annual Trunk or Treat from 6 – 8 p.m. A night of family fun, trunk or treating, bouncies, hayrides, music, free food, games, and more. Located on Sparta Road.
November 1
*Annual Rabies Clinic from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Caroline Animal Hospital, 17435 Richmond Turnpike, Milford. All puppies over four months of age and all dogs/cats must be vaccinated. All dogs/cats must remain in the car; the veterinarian will vaccinate inside the vehicle. 2015 Caroline County Tags will be available for sale. This year there will only be one rabies clinic.
November 15
*Lake Caroline Vendor/Craft Fair from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Lodge. All vendors welcome, and tables are $20. Must have a Caroline County business license. Contact Kim (804) 589-0559 for more information.
*“Shuffle Up and Deal” Casino Night at the Ladysmith Village Community Club from 8 – 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 at the door, $25 in advance. May be purchased by a HSCC board member, at Marie’s Treasures in Ladysmith, or at the Visitor Center on Route 207. Proceeds go to the Humane Society of Caroline County. For more information, call (804) 867-7534.
December 4
*15th Annual Senior Citizen’s Gala from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Caroline High School Gym. Enjoy a gourmet meal and have fun dancing to host DJ Richard Green and Bobby Hebert as Master of Ceremonies. Everyone leaves with a Christmas Gift and one lucky senior will win $500.00 cash. Must be 62 and over to attend. Call (804) 448-4664 to RSVP.
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