Thursday, July 18

BINGO – American Legion Post 49 will hold a community bingo game at 7 p.m. at 818 S. Church St., Smithfield. Regular and special games payouts of up to $60; some progressive games are paying jackpots of nearly $1,000. Doors open at 5 p.m.; card sales begin at 6. Sandwiches and snacks are available. For up-to-date information (in case of inclement weather, etc.) check the post’s Facebook page (Post49SmithfieldVA) or call 757-357-9239. 

Friday, July 19

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – Featuring Hurrah 4 B’Way performing Broadway, country and pop tunes. 7 p.m. on Main Street Square stage in front of The Smithfield Times office, 228 Main St. Bring a chair or blanket. Free admission. For information call 757-357-7707.

OPEN MIC NITE — 7-9 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church St., Smithfield. Share music/poetry/stories in a “coffeehouse” atmosphere with pizza, coffee bar and snacks counter.  All donations will go to the church’s External Outreach.

Saturday, July 20

KIWANIS FUNDRAISER – Kiwanis Club of Carrollton Chicken Dinner Fundraiser will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Old Point Bank. Bubba-N-Franks plates include barbecue chicken, potato, baked beans and roll. Tickets are $15 and available at Bubba-N-Franks, Travis Auto, Old Point Bank in Carrollton and Sherry Vincent State Farm Office in Carrollton.

WALK WITH A DOC – Windsor Castle Park, Kayak Lane, Smithfield 9 a.m. Join nurse practitioner Coleen Meiser for a walk and discussion of skin health. Free to participate. For information call 614-714-0407.

Sunday, July 21

THEATRE ANNUAL MEETING – The Smithfield Little Theatre will have its annual membership meeting at 4 p.m. at the theatre on Church Street. A nominating committee appointed by the president will present a slate of nominated directors: Stephanie Kensicki, Judy Winslow and Sharon Suttle. Nominating committee members are Judy Post, Robyn Ness and Adam Dennison. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. 

Monday, July 22

GOP MEETING – Isle of Wight County Republican Committee General Meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Isle of Wight Ruritan Club, 17011 Courthouse Hwy.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY – Author Allie Marie will visit the Windsor Branch of Blackwater Regional Library 5-7 p.m. as the library celebrates Christmas in July and the author’s new book, “It’s a Wonderful Life After All.” The library is located at 18 Duke St.

LUNCH & LEARN – The Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main St., will host “John Sinclair v. General John Marshall, 1794” at 12:30 p.m. on the 230th anniversary of the town’s second most dramatic event, the confrontation between accused “privateer” John Sinclair and U.S. Cavalry commander John Marshall, future chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. After the lecture, participants will take a short walk down South Church Street to the actual scene of the drama. For information visit www.historicisleofwight.com or call 757-356-1223.

Tuesday, July 23

BOOKWORM DISCOVERIES – Join the Blackwater Regional Library and Isle of Wight County Museum at Windsor Castle Park 2-3 p.m. for outdoor programming featuring themes of agriculture, nature and bugs. This month’s theme is exercise. Meet in the pole barn next to Windsor Castle, 301 Jericho Road. Dressing as a bookworm is optional but encouraged. For information visit www.blackwaterlib.org or call 757-356-1223.

Thursday, July 25

BINGO – American Legion Post 49 will hold a community bingo game at 7 p.m. at 818 S. Church St., Smithfield. Regular and special games payouts of up to $60; some progressive games are paying jackpots of nearly $1,000. Doors open at 5 p.m.; card sales begin at 6. Sandwiches and snacks are available. For up-to-date information (in case of inclement weather, etc.) check the post’s Facebook page (Post49SmithfieldVA) or call 757-357-9239. 

Saturday, July 27

VFW BREAKFAST – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 will hold its monthly community breakfast at 223 Washington St., Smithfield, 7- 10 a.m. The menu consists of eggs (scrambled and omelets), bacon, sausage patties, biscuits, hash browns, sausage gravy, waffles, grits, chilled fruit, fruit juices, coffee and tea. The price is $11 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 eat free.

CATFISH DINNER – A catfish dinner, catered by Captain Bob, will be held 4–7 p.m. at Isle of Wight Academy. This event is drive-thru only and will benefit Friends of Baby Clay William Robertson. For information, call Brenda Redd at 757-647-9894, Debbie Deshield at 757-239-1875 or Brenda Stephenson at 757-650-8019.

ENROLLMENT DAY – Camp Community College will hold a “Pop into Enrollment Day” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Franklin campus, 100 N. College Drive. Students can apply for admission, enroll in fall semester classes and take a tour of the campus. Free popcorn and popsicles will be available. Call 757-569-6707 to reserve a spot. 

Sunday, July 28

RABIES CLINIC – Isle of Wight County Animal Services will hold a Rabies Clinic for cats and dogs only noon-2 p.m. at 13044 Poor House Road, Windsor. All cats or dogs must be at least 12 weeks or older to receive a rabies vaccination. Microchipping also will be offered. For information call 757-365-6318 or email animalservices@iwus.net 

Monday, July 29

DINNER CHURCH – Surry Baptist Church, 76 Church St., Surry, will host its monthly Dinner Church at 6 p.m. Food, fellowship and worship. 

ONGOING AND UPCOMING

SABBATH WORSHIP – Rising Star Baptist Church hosts Sabbath Worship the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. Services consist of anointed worship, ministering of God’s Word and Holy Communion. Guest speaker Aug. 3 will be the Rev. Lucy Robertson of Cypress Baptist Church in Elberon.

OUT OF THE BLUE EXHIBIT – Hosted by the Isle of Wight Arts League at the Art Center @ 319, 319 Main St., Smithfield, through July 31. The exhibit celebrates the color blue. Admission is free. For information call 757-357-7707.

VFW MEETING – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 holds its monthly membership meeting the second Wednesday of each month at 223 Washington St., Smithfield. Dinner served at 6:45 p.m., membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 dinner will be catered by The NeighborHood. Cost is $15.

PINEWOOD HEIGHTS REUNION – The 2024 Pinewood Heights Legacy Reunion will be held noon-8 p.m. Aug. 17 at Sandy Mount Ball Park, 16034 Scotts Factory Road, Smithfield.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – A one-day conference for women, “Going Beyond Live,” with Priscilla Shirer will be held at Harvest Fellowship Baptist Church 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 24. Cost is $20 and includes lunch, snacks and door prize ticket. For information visit 4theharvest.org 

DRUMHELLER TRIP – Registration continues for Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation’s July trip to Drumheller’s Orchard in Lovingston for adults ages 55 and up. A bus will depart Nike Park, 13036 Nike Park Road, at 7:30 a.m. on July 30. The first stop is Drumheller’s Orchard, where participants can pick peaches, followed by a self-paid lunch at the Wood Grill Buffet. After lunch, the bus will visit The Cheese Shop in Stuarts Draft, which sells a variety of cheeses, deli meats, spices, gluten-free products and candies. The cost is $45 per person. For information, contact Marisa Taylor at 757-357-5951 or mtaylor@isleofwightus.net, or call the Parks and Rec front desk at 757-357-2291.

CRUISE-IN SERIES – Smithfield Ruritan Cruise-In Series is held the first Friday of each month through October, 5-8 p.m. at the Joseph W. Luter Jr. Sports Complex, 900 W. Main St., Smithfield. Free admission. For information email badtriump@yahoo.com

D.C. BUS TRIP – The Smithfield Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta sorority, is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, D.C. on Nov. 24 to see the Washington Commanders play the Dallas Cowboys. Cost is $420 per person, which includes bus fare, club seats, 50-yard-line photos and more.  For information, call or text 252-679-8156, visit https://www.smithfieldalumnaedst.org/events.html or email smithfieldalumnaedst@gmail.com.

TENNIS LESSONS – Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation offers tennis classes at Nike Park each Tuesday through October. Ages 10 and under start at 4:15 p.m. Ages 11-17 start at 5 p.m. Beginner and advanced adults start at 6 p.m. The cost is $35 for children ages 10 and under for four weeks, $45 for ages 11-17 and $45 for ages 18 and up. For information, contact Janette Jeffrey at 757-365-0851 or jjeffrey@isleofwightus.net. 

ADULT DAY CAMP – Registration is open for Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation’s Sunny Smiles Day Camp July 29-Aug. 8 for adults with disabilities ages 18 and up. Activities will include group games, arts and crafts, field trips, and physical and outdoor activities aimed at enhancing independence and self-esteem. Camp sessions scheduled Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Nike Park Recreation Hall, 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton. The cost is $50 per week. For more information and how to register, contact Jaimie Belch, certified therapeutic recreation specialist, at 757-365-1663 or jbelch@isleofwightus.net. 

GATSBY BALL – To celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation will host a Great Gatsby Ball 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21. Tickets are $10 apiece and can be purchased starting July 8 at Nike Park and the Windsor Town Center. For information, contact Marisa Taylor at 757-357-5951 or email mtaylor@isleofwightus.net. 

COFFEE WITH THE PASTOR – Every Wednesday 9 a.m.-noon at Cure coffee shop on Church Street in Smithfield with pastor Chris Andress of Bethany United Methodist Church.

CEC JAM – 7:30-9:30 a.m. each Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church. Musicians and “musicians in progress” get together to play and sing a wide range of music, including the Beatles, Eagles, Frank Sinatra, gospel, blues, Pearl Jam and CCR, to name a few. Musicians include people just learning to play the guitar up to lead mentor Lee Harper of the Isle of Wight Guitar Studio. The lyrics and chords are displayed on a large screen near the “Gene Lowery” stage in the church parish hall. Participants are invited to bring their favorite instrument and make a joyful noise. Admission is free. For details call 757-675-5777.

1750 ISLE OF WIGHT COURTHOUSE – The historic courthouse on Main Street in Smithfield is open Sunday-Thursday 1-4 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. March through December.

SMITHFIELD RURITAN CLUB – The Smithfield Ruritan Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at Smithfield Station. Social hour is at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and meeting starts at 7 p.m.

ROTARY CLUB OF SMITHFIELD – The traditional club holds its membership meetings each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Smithfield Station, 415 S. Church St. The Rotary Happy Hour Club 

meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Red Point Taphouse, 803 S Church St.

VFW MEETINGS – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 holds its general meetings the second Wednesday of each month. Dinner is served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost $11. Meeting is open to the community to meet their local comrades. Members-only meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

KAYAK RENTALS – Windsor Castle Park, 705 Cedar St., Smithfield. The free launch is open 365 days a year. The park offers kayak rentals using a self-service kiosk. The rate is $25 for two hours and includes a life jacket. To use the kiosk, first download the Rent.Fun app and create an account. Next, scan the code on the lock to unlock the kiosk and remove your kayak, paddle and life jacket. Return your equipment within the two-hour limit and select “End Rental” in the app. Go to WindsorCastlePark.com for more rules and safety tips. ,

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER – Joe Grocki is available at Smithfield American Legion Post 49, 818 S. Church St. in Smithfield, on Mondays 9-11 a.m. He is available to assist any military veteran who has questions about their benefits, issues with discharge paperwork or needs assistance filing claims with Veterans Affairs. Appointments can be made by calling 757-357-9239.

PICKERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month through November in the lot behind 315 Main St., Smithfield. For information call 757-357-5182 or email cchapman@isleofwightus.net.

SMITHFIELD FARMERS MARKET – Saturdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April through October. Enjoy fresh, local produce, live music, specialty foods and more in the BSV parking lot, 115 Main St. For information call 757-357-5182.

GOP MEETING – The Isle of Wight Republican Committee General Meeting is held every fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the Isle of Wight Ruritan Club, 17011 Courthouse Hwy., Windsor.

PDCCC REGISTRATION – Registration continues for Paul D. Camp Community College’s fall 2024 semester, which begins Aug. 21. Visit pdc.edu/growmyfuture to connect with an adviser or visit the Office of Admissions 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays on the Franklin and Suffolk campuses. For the Smithfield campus, call 757-925-6340 for available advising hours. G3 assistance is available for those entering early-childhood education, health care, information technology, public safety or skilled trades programs. 

MANNA – 5:30-7 p.m. every Tuesday at Healing Waters Worship Center, 12172 Smith’s Neck Road, Carrollton. Drive-thru free groceries to all in need. Visit www.hwwcnow.org for more information.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION – Isle of Wight Christian Outreach is offering extended hours for food distribution Mondays from 4-6:30 p.m. This is in addition to the regular Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. distribution. Call 757-356-9267 for information. The mission is located at 402 Grace St. in Smithfield. 

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY – Second Thursday of each month at the Luter Sports Complex. Sponsored by the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY MUSEUM – Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $2 for ages 18 and up. Interpreting local history, the museum’s exhibits include prehistoric fossils, Native American and Colonial artifacts, a country store and the museum’s most notable artifact — the world’s oldest, edible cured ham. The 1902 pork product exemplifies the patented Smithfield curing process. 

FIELD TRIPS IN ISLE OF WIGHT – Choose from several categories, including History, Art, Agriculture and Plants and Animals. Visit https://www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/events/detail/410/family-field-trip—plants-and-animals/80721

COMMONWEALTH CATHOLIC CHARITIES – Has launched a street outreach program to pair those experiencing homelessness with resources available to them in Western Tidewater. To refer someone in need, contact Ashli Hill, case worker, at 804-546-7529 or the Regional Housing Crisis Hotline at 757-587-4202.