Community Corner
🌱 How one longtime leader helped shape today’s Kilmarnock
Also, don't miss Merry Bookmas Party + Book Exchange on the Kilmarnock Patch calendar

Hello Kilmarnock! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How one longtime leader helped shape today’s Kilmarnock
Also on today's calendar: Merry Bookmas Party and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Kilmarnockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Kilmarnockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 27 degrees.
- Friday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
- Saturday: Not as cold with some sun, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dr. Curtis H. Smith reflects on 30 years of community service (rrecord.com) — Kilmarnock’s recent decades of growth in services, downtown revitalization, and Town Centre Park are framed through the long service of Dr. Curtis H. Smith, a key town leader since the 1990s. The story highlights his roots in the Northern Neck and his early role at Rappahannock General Hospital as he grew into a central figure in town government.
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📸 Around Kilmarnock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kilmarnock
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★ Featured events ★
- Merry Bookmas Party + Book Exchange
The Bookshelf on Church, 28 W Church St, Kilmarnock
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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Other local events
- Merry Bookmas Party
The Bookshelf on Church , 28 W Church St , Kilmarnock
6:00 pm - Polar Express Family Engagement Event
Lancaster Middle Kilmarnock, VA 22482
8:45 am - DJ Will (Music & Dancing) — Good Luck Cellars
Good Luck Cellars , 1025 Goodluck Rd , Kilmarnock
5:30 pm - Kilmarnock Christmas Parade
Lancaster Middle Kilmarnock, VA 22482
7:00 pm - Cars-N-Coffee
That Damn Mary Brewing Company , 13 W Church St , Kilmarnock
9:00 am - Holiday Sip & Shop
Good Luck Cellars , 1025 Goodluck Rd , Kilmarnock
12:00 pm - Salty Bob's Oyster & Seafood Co (Food Truck) — Good Luck Cellars
Good Luck Cellars , 1025 Goodluck Rd , Kilmarnock
12:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Kilmarnock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pottery on wheel
The Tides Inn , 480 King Carter Dr , Irvington
10:30 am - YOGA Therapy
Rishi Yoga & Wellness , 578 Chesapeake Dr , White Stone
5:30 pm - Polar Express Family Engagement Event
Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
8:45 am - Willaby’s Sendoff with hosts Carol and Dale
Willaby's Cafe , 327 Old Ferry Rd , White Stone
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Kilmarnock in this Friday, December 12th.
Here’s the details whether you prefer to be in town to watch or want to avoid entirely. Here’s the route & closures. (Nextdoor Kilmarnock) - Looking for warehouse space in the vicinity of downtown Kilmarnock to rent.
Approximately 1000-2000 square feet. Know of any space available? (Nextdoor Kilmarnock)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Kilmarnock. Apply here.
- Lancaster County School District posted a job opening for Assistant Soccer Coach in Kilmarnock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kilmarnock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mathews
- Dillehay, Edwards to lead Mathews parade (gazettejournal.net)
- Come visit Quiet Pine Farm in Peary (gazettejournal.net)
- Closings and delays announced for Tuesday (13newsnow.com)
Yorktown
- Yorktown summit aims at addressing key affordability issues in Hampton Roads (13newsnow.com)
- Old-fashioned tree lot brings back customers and memories (dailypress.com)
- United States Air Force Thunderbirds performing Daytona 500 flyover (jayski.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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