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SUFFOLK ILLUMINATION CEREMONY, 6:00 P.M.
Location: Market Park, Adjacent to Seaboard Station Railroad Museum
A hometown kick-off to the holiday season! Featuring the lighting the Christmas Tree, hot apple cider and Christmas Carols. Free and open to the public. More details to come.
Suffolk Parks and Recreation, (757) 514-7267.
11/1
AN AMERICAN COTILLION
Location: Riddick’s Folly House Museum
The American cotillion took the form of parties designed for children to learn "proper" social interactions through dance. This event for boys and girls will continue the tradition of the American cotillion. 7pm. $5 per child, $8 per adult. (757) 934-0822 or www.riddicksfolly.org.
11/1 - 12/25
A SHOOTING STAR CHRISTMAS
Location: 118 N. Main St.
(757) 934-0855 or www.shootingstargallery.net.
11/1 - 12/31
“INSIDE THE BOX” AN ARTIST’S LOOK AT THE SIMPLE FORM
Location: The Red Thread Studio, 153 W. Washington St.
(757) 923-9832 or www.theredthreadstudio.com
11/7
THE FOLLY GIFT SHOP OPEN HOUSE
Location: Riddick’s Folly House Museum
The Folly Gift Shop hosts a semi-annual open house with discounts and refreshments.
10am-4pm. Free and open the public. (757) 934-0822 or www.riddicksfolly.org.
11/7 - 14
CEDAR HILL CEMETERY LANTERN TOURS
Location: Tour departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 321 N. Main Street
Shine new light on Suffolk history from historic Cedar Hill Cemetery to the Greek-Revival mansion, Riddick ’s Folly House Museum, with a guided lantern tour. Departing designated Saturdays at dusk from the Suffolk Visitor Center. Join us. You won’t be left in the dark about Suffolk history. 6pm. Cost per person: $5. Call (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free for more information.
11/14
"FROM THE SHOEBOX TO THE SCRAPBOOK"
Location: Riddick’s Folly House Museum
Nearly everyone has a box of old photos, newspaper clippings, and mementoes from the past. But very often, the tools we use to keep these memories can actually harm them or cause them to deteriorate. Riddick's Folly's workshop, "From the Shoebox to the Scrapbook" will show visitors how to preserve their memories without damaging or destroying them. 1pm. $5 per person.
(757) 934-0822 or www.riddicksfolly.org.
11/22
SUFFOLK NEWS-HERALD’S RACE FOR LITERACY
Location: Starting/Ending at Tidewater Community College
Join the Suffolk News Herald as it works with the United Way of Southampton Roads to fight against illiteracy with a half marathon, 5K an 1 Mile Fun Run. Fees are $50 for the Half-Marathon ($60 after November 7), $20 for the 5K ($25 after November 7), Fun Run ($10). Each registered participant will receive a finisher's medal when he or she crosses the finish line. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall male and female winners. $500 for first place, $300 or second place and $200 for third place. Registration 8:00am-9:30am; half-marathon 10:00am; 5K 10:30am; Fun Run 1:30pm; Awards Ceremony 2:00pm. The Race for Literacy will be held in the Harbour View area of North Suffolk. More details to follow concerning registration times, cash prizes and race policies. (757) 514-4130 Suffolk Visitor Center; (757) 934-9611 Jesse Lindsay with the Suffolk News Herald.
