The Order of the Eastern Star of Virginia’s Nansemond Chapter No. 31 will meet at 7 p.m. July 20 at the Masonic building at 168 Tyne Street.

For more information, contact Edith Staton at 934-0493.

Midsummer Brunch

The Suffolk Christian Women’s Connection will host a Midsummer Brunch at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn. The cost is $13.95. Complimentary nursery will be provided. For reservations, call 539-4675 or 539-3898. Reservations must be made by July 17.

Office holding yard sale July 30

The Harbour Veterinary Office will be having a yard sale to raise funds for the Suffolk Police Department to purchase protective vests for the police dogs. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30 at the office at 542 East Constance Road. Items can be donated at the office. For more information, call 925-2012.

Storytime at the Station

Now through Aug. 11, the Suffolk Seaboard Station, Railroad Museum, is presenting Storytime at the Station. Children ages 3-8 can participate. Join Whiskers and friends every Thursday. Ages 3,4 and 5 (15 children maximum) can hear stories from 10:15 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.; for ages 6-8, 11-11:30 a.m. (15 maximum in a group). Reservations are required. The cost is $2 per visit.

Call the Seaboard Station at 923-4750 to reserve space.

Seniors on Spirit of Norfolk

The Suffolk Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a luncheon cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk on July 29. A buffet lunch will be served. Participants will be treated to a musical revue show, dancing and hear a narration on the history of the Elizabeth River.

The bus will leave from the Suffolk Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.

The cost is $27 per person, which is due by July 19. For more information, call 923-2372.

Nansemond Country

Training School Alumni meeting

The Nansemond County Training/Southwestern High School alumni chapter will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Holland Community Center on Highway 58.

Plans are being made for the grand reunion in July 2006. Attendance is requested to provide input regarding reunion activities. For more information, call J. Harold Faulk, president, at 934-1624 or Enoch C. Copeland, chairman of the board of directors, at a 657-6179.