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March 2021

Used Book Sale

March 6 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely

Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library, 68 Maple Avenue
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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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

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Pre-St. Patricks Day at the Mathews Museum

March 13 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mathews Historical Museum, 198 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$10

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…

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April 2021

Gloucester/Mathews House and Garden Tour

April 17 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Christ Episcopal Church, Christ Episcopal Church, 320 Williams Wharf Rd.
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$40

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…

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Red Cross Blood Drive

April 20 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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One event on April 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm

One event on July 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm

One event on September 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm

One event on December 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm

Piankatank River Golf Club, 6198 Stormont Road
Hartfield, VA 23071 United States
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Free
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…

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June 2021

Mathews Community Yard Sale

June 5 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mathews Visitor Center, 239 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Free

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  

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Gwynn’s Island Chicken Dinner

June 25 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Gwynn’s Island Festival, 1996 Old Ferry Road
Gwynn, VA 23066 United States
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$12

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

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Gwynn’s Island Race

June 26 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Gwynn’s Island Festival, 1996 Old Ferry Road
Gwynn, VA 23066 United States
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$30
Mathews Outdoor Club

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.

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October 2021

Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon

October 16 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mathews Historic Courthouse, 27 Court Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$50
Mathews Outdoor Club

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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Celebrating Black History Month at the Bay School

January 29th through February 22nd10am – 4pm, Monday – SaturdayBay School Community Arts Center, Main Street, Mathews Bay School Community Arts Center is featuring a new show for Black History Month called “The Celebrating Black Art show” in the Art Speaks Gallery. There are a total of 8 talented artists participating in this show. Many […]

Gloucester-Mathews Garden Tour


Saturday, April 17, 2021
Historic Garden Week

Peaceful, historic, coastal!! Explore five historic properties in Gloucester and Mathews.
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