13:  If you've never seen cars speeding down the track, you're in for a treat and you need to get out to the Colonial Beach Dragway and see all the action.   In 2010, it will be an IHRA Sanctioned track, as well as still being SBRA.  Stop by and join the fun at the Test & Tune event at Colonial Beach Dragway.  Call the 24 Hour Dragline at 804-224-7455 or visit the website at www.cbdragway.com.

13: 10:00am - 4:00pm "Watercolor Bootcamp" at Wide River Gallery, 215-A Washington Ave.  Instructor is Catherine Hillis.  Cost is $75.  Bring photos to work from.  Call 804-224-9984 to register.

13: 4:00 - 8:00pm Ham and Cabbage Dinner at Colonial Beach United Methodist Church, 1 Washington Ave.  Cost is $8.  Carry-outs available.

13: 5:00pm Fried Fish Dinner at American Legion, 27 Colonial Ave. Cost of $7 includes hushpuppies, redskin potatoes, coleslaw.  Carry-outs available. Call 804-224-0718 for information.

13: 9:00pm Hey Norton plays rock and country at Dockside Restaurant.

14: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Ladies Only Wine Class at Ingleside Vineyards.  Always a sell-out event!  Come learn about wine in a fun class with all your best girl friends!  Learn the etiquette of serving wines and the secrets of food pairings in a relaxed, informal setting.  Cost of $25/person includes souvenir glass, wine tastings and scrumptious treats. Reservations required.  Call 804-224-8687 for information.

17: Enjoy St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef & Cabbage at The Riverboat.

19: 6:30pm Lions Club Bluegrass Jam

20: "Plants from the Past: A Living Legacy for our Gardens and Yours" at Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road.  Contact Ken McFarland for more info and cost or contact him by email at kmcfarland@stratfordhall.org.

20: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Spring Barrel Tasting at Ingleside Vineyards.  Come Celebrate Spring!  Sample wines from French and American oak barrels, and see how the wines are maturing.  Live music, tours, tasting and souvenir wine glass are included. Cost is $15/person.  Call 804-224-8687 for information.

20: Enjoy the Test & Tune event at Colonial Beach Dragway.  Call the 24 hour Dragline at 804-224-7455 or visit the website at www.cbdragway.com.

20: 5:00pm CB High School PTA Silent Auction & Dinner.  Tickets cost $7 in advance or $10 at the door.  Contact Michelle Payne at 804-224-4013 for information.

27: 10:00am - 4:00pm 4H Heritage Club Event at George Washington’s Birthplace.  4H members and leaders share their fun with visitors.  Costumed interpretation of Colonial crafts like blacksmithing, spinning and cooking will be presented.  Call 804-224-1732 for information.

27: Enjoy the Test & Tune event at Colonial Beach Dragway.  Call the 24 Hour Dragline at 804-224-7455 or visit the website at www.cbdragway.com.

27: 4:30pm Ham & Oyster Fundraiser Dinner at the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.

MAY

29: Come to Colonial Beach for the 3rd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Concert on Town Hill to benefit Project Colonial Beach and others.  Contact John Drew at 804-224-4151 for details. Co-Sponsored by Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce.

31: Pay tribute to our veterans at the Memorial Day Service at The Cannon corner of Irving and Boundary.  Contact the American Legion at 804-224-0718 for details.