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March 2021
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 »Pre-St. Patricks Day at the Mathews Museum
A pre-St Patrick's Day event on the 13th, 10-2:00! Corned Beef Soup and Bake Sale $10 per quart, pre-order by March 8 on our website or email us at mayfairemathews@gmail.com or phone in to 804-725-5117, leaving your name, phone number and number of quarts desired. Mathews Woman's Cub will be selling their traditionally scrumptious desserts. Sprays of freshly cut pussywillows will be on sale, and the Museum's Retail Resale Shop will be open. *Notice this event is scheduled for March…
Find out more »April 2021
Gloucester/Mathews House and Garden Tour
Gloucester-Mathews Peaceful, historic, coastal!! Gloucester and Mathews Counties date back to 1651 and boast historic downtowns that offer walking tours, shopping, dining, art galleries and charming B&Bs. Reflecting the maritime heritage of this Chesapeake Bay community, all of the homes and gardens on tour are situated on the pristine waters of the lower Chesapeake Bay. Tour four historic homes and historic Ware Church. Included are an elegant home considered “the jewel of Tidewater”, a humble 18th century icehouse turned…
Find out more »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
Mathews Community Yard Sale
Main Street Mathews & various county locations – Rain or shine!! Nothing will stop the treasure shopping! Free Admission to Buyers! $10 admission for Sellers - all proceeds go toward advertising event Saturday June 5th, 2021 Yard Sale 8 am-1 pm Find your map online, or printed in this week's Gazette Journal closer to event
Find out more »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 Race
Visit the race website "mocva.net/gi-festival" for full details. Participants will be able to choose a 4 mile run, a 10 mile bike ride or combining the run & bike for a duathlon. The race proceeds will benefit our local school athletes - after the race, stick around and enjoy the Gwynn's Island Festival.
Find out more »October 2021
Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon
Visit the race website "mocva.net/marathon" for full details. Participants will be able to choose to run a full or half marathon distance. The race proceeds will benefit our local school athletes - after the race, stick around and enjoy the Mathews Farmers Market and one of the local restaurants less than one block from the start/finish area
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