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November 2020
The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery
The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from October 30-December 26th. It is a two month long show that kicks off holiday art shopping. All artwork is $100 or less. You can view and shop 100x100 online right now! Take advantage of the early viewing and shopping opportunity. All purchases will be available for pick up opening day October 30th or can be shipped. View and shop 100x100 online at https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/100-x-100-show or visit the Bay School.
Find out more »Artist of the Month Exhibit
November Artist of the Month, Gayle Merrill’s exhibit will run through November 30. Gayle lives in Gloucester, Virginia, on the North River. She enjoys painting with the abundance of light in her home studio. Gayle’s oil paintings have an emphasis on light and color. Boats, landscapes, water reflections, flowers and sunlight are her main themes. A strong influence on her work has been Edward Hopper, whose favorite subject was “to paint sunlight on the side of a house” with some…
Find out more »December 2020
Red Cross Blood Drive
2020 Dates: Feb. 4 Apr. 21 July 21 Sept. 15 Dec. 1 ***Please note: Appointments are now required and can be made at the web site posted or by calling 725-2485. Also, donated blood will be tested for Covid-19 antibodies and donors will be notified. Wear your mask. Distancing will be observed, temperatures checked, and sanitizer will be available. Each drive will be held at the Piankatank Ruritan Building and will run from 2 to 7PM. Walk-ins will not be accepted…
Find out more »Central Village Homemaker’s Club
A fun opportunity for homemakers to pool knowledge, thoughts & experiences for the improvement of home & community life through our charitable, educational & social events.
Find out more »Used Book Sale
Every Saturday 10:00-2:00, Orrell Building Book Store behind the Visitor's Center. Thousands of books — most are only $1 Learn more about the Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library: www.friendsofmathewslibrary.org Book Store: 725-0808
Find out more »Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour
Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio Tour will now be offered the weekend after Thanksgiving, and first weekend of December where you can visit the studios of nearly a dozen talented Mathews artisans. Get some…
Find out more »Mathews Rotary Rockfish Tournament
Join the Mathews Rotary Club again for their annual Rockfish Tournament to be held the weekend of December 12th and 13th. Fish 1 days or both starting at sunrise. $175 per Boat for 4 Anglers, $25 per Additional Angler Guaranteed $4,000 in cash prizes! 1st - $2,000 2nd- $1,000 3rd - $700 1 Senior (65) $100 1 Lady $100 1 Youth (15) $100 Registration & Raffle is Friday, December 11th from 4 to 8pm at the Piankatank Ruritan Club on Buckley…
Find out more »December Artisan Market & Holiday Open House
Did you forget that special gift for that special someone? Well here is the perfect opportunity to do a little last minute Christmas shopping. We have 5 different vendors featuring Hand painted Christmas gifts, pottery, watercolors, jewelry and much more.
Find out more »Visit with Santa
Details coming soon on the Visit with Santa at Sibley's General Store's (Mathews Visitor Center's) Front porch pictures with kids until 4pm.
Find out more »February 2021
Red Cross Blood Drive
2021 Drives, 2pm - 7pm Piankatank Ruritan Club Feb. 2 April 20 July 20 Sept. 14 Dec. 7 ***Please note: Appointments are now required and can be made at the web site posted or by calling 725-2485. Also, donated blood will be tested for Covid-19 antibodies and donors will be notified. Wear your mask. Distancing will be observed, temperatures checked, and sanitizer will be available. Each drive will be held at the Piankatank Ruritan Building and will run from 2 to…
Find out more »June 2021
Gwynn’s Island Chicken Dinner
Come enjoy a chicken dinner with all the fixings with friends and neighbors. Can't stay, then use our drive thru and get a dinner to go. Drive Thru starts at 4:30 PM, Eat-In starts at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Festival
Festival features live Music, Arts and Crafts, Antique Cars, Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parade, Food Vendors, Children’s Games with Extreme Obstacle Course and Face Painting
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