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King George, Colonial Beach and surrounding areas

KG PARKS & REC UPCOMING EVENTS

Big Trips - Tour 4 Fun - Stop in for details.
Chicago $579 July 15-21 Visit world-class Shedd Aquarium, Willis Tower, Tour Chicago, skyline cruise on Lake Michigan, Art Institute of Chicago Navy Pier and more, 6 breakfast and 4 dinners.
 Amishlands Pennsylvania - Sept $329 - 3 days - 2 nights
Nashville Show Trip - October $609.00 - 7 days - 6 nights
Cape May New Jersey - Christmas Time in Cape May $410.00 - 3 days - 2 nights
Christmas in New York City and Rockettes - $309.00 per person 2 days - 1 night.
For trip details and to reserve your spot(s) call (540) 775-4386.
 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday, May 26   Fairview Beach annual Memorial Day Weekend 8 a.m.- 2 p.m Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Silent Auction.  BBQ lunch available starting at 11 a.m.  Fairview Beach Firehall.
Thursday, May 17
-KG County Historical Society to meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Revercomb Bldg.  Program by David Meisky on KG native “Extra Billy” Smith. All are invited to attend.  Light refreshments will be served.
-NN Chapter of the VA Native Plant Society will meet at noon at the Wicomico Parish Church House. Naturalist Ellis Squires will introduce Orchids of the Northern Neck, to be followed by an orchids in bloom walk at Hickory Hollow Natural Area Preserve at 2 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch, tea/coffee/light refreshments available. Guests welcome.
Saturday, May 19
KG-ARL will hold benefit Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-noon. Hanover Parish Hall on Kings Hwy in KG. All profits to go to help animals in need. Donated items can be dropped off Fri. May 18, from 6-8 p.m. at the church. Call  (540)846-3382 for more info.
Tuesday, May 24
At 6:30 p.m. the King George Garden Club will tour the Wilson’s garden and have a pot luck supper. For car pool information call 907-0700 or 775-2539.
Saturday, May 26
Colonial Beach Lions Club will hold a Yard and Bake Sale on from 8 a.m.-noon at the Lions Rec Center, 717 Marshall Avenue.  Proceeds to benefit community affairs.
Now thru May 27
PONSHOP Studio & Gallery is hosting “The Art of Recovery” organized by RACSB, & features original artwork created by adults with mental illness. The PONSHOP is located at 712 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg,VA.  Open Daily.

CHURCH EVENTS:     

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints

is celebrating 4 years in the KG community. Join the King George Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a Hot Dog Roast, Friday, May 11, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at the LDS church (Rt. 205 between Rt. 3 and 301). Food and Activities are Free. All are invited to this celebration.

Antioch Baptist Church
Signing Sensations of God dance ministry will host a dance program, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. Other religious dance groups from the area will also be performing. This is a unique way to praise God and His Majesty. All are invited to this event. Antioch is located at 11102 James Madison Parkway  King George, VA, 22485. (540) 775-2379.

Colonial Beach Baptist Church
is having Community Fair on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be music, firetrucks display, police & rescue, Sponge Bob Square Pants, face painting, food, sno-cones, moon bounce and more. Fun for all ages. The Church is located at 10 Garfield Avenue  Colonial Beach, VA 22443. (804) 224-7555.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church
will celebrate a special Mother’s Day Blessing on Sunday, May 13 during the 9:15 a.m. Eucharist.
All moms and their children are welcome. The church’s newly formed Children’s Choir will be singing also.
St. Peter’s is located at the corner of routes 3 & 205 in Oak Grove. (804)224-7309. www.stpetersoakgrove.org.

First Baptist Church
will hold Mother’s Day services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2012. At 10:30 a.m. the Mother Board will be installed. Dr. Cunningham will be preaching both services. 619 Jackson Street, Colonial Beach, VA (540)224-7198.
Trinity Fellowship International Church will be having a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 12. All are welcome. The Church will be holding a May 2012 Revival, May 16-18, starting at 7 p.m. each night.  Guest pastors are scheduled as follows: May 16, Pastor Garcia of First New Hope; May 17, Pastor Richard Monroe of Milford, VA; and Pastor William Frye of First Baptist Church of Ambar.  Trinity is located at 181 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA. (540) 370-0148.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
is hosting their 2nd Annual Dessert Bingo on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 6-8 p.m.  Held in the parish house as a fundraiser for the Day School. 10 games of Bingo for $10. Silent auction tickets & food available to buy. 5486 St. Paul’s Road, KG. (540) 663-3085.  Come play bingo and possibly win your favorite dessert.

Macedonia Baptist Church
is hosting their Flower Club Annual Day on Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Welford McDowney of New Monrovia Baptist Church will be the guest. All are welcome.
Macedonia is located at 1081 Macedonia Lane, Colonial Beach, VA.

Shiloh Baptist Church
will be hosting a concert by internationally acclaimed “Vinesong”, a Christian music group based in London. May 20, 2012 at 6 p.m.  No admission charge. Shiloh is located at 13457 Kings Hwy. in King George. (540) 775-7946. www.kgshiloh.org.

Little Zion Baptist Church
announces their food distribution schedule for May 2012. The Central VA Food Bank van will be at the church on Monday, May 14 at noon.
Little Zion’s food pantry is open the 3rd Saturday of each month to residents of the 22443 zip code. May 19 at 9 a.m. is the next scheduled event.
Call (804) 224-0418 for more information.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church 

Dance into Fitness with Colonial Beach Aerobics. Classes are held each Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Colonial Beach. Walk Ins are welcome. Call (804) 224-0870 for more info. 
 

Young Life Group

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KG Area Young Life currently meets on Thursdays, 7:57 p.m. at the KG-Y.  Students at KGHS are active in the Young Life club there. YL sponsor is Ms. Jenna Norris, (410) 925-4675). The mission of the Young Life organization is to introduce adolescents everywhere to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
ALL teens are invited to join in the fun.