Events Search and Views Navigation
December 2019
Walkers & Runners Group
Join a growing group of walkers and runners on Saturday mornings 8am at Mathews YMCA parking lot. All paces & abilities are welcome and you don't need to be a member of the Y to participate. Occasionally, folks bring bicycles to ride - you'll always find company & variety of activities!
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 »Empty Bowls Fundraiser
The Bay School and Hands Across Mathews are excited to be hosting our sixth annual Empty Bowls event. The hand-made bowls are stacked on the shelves at the Bay School. An incredible assortment of hand-made soups, breads, and cookies will be served during the event. Familiar potters and chefs will be joined by some new hands, both novice and expert. This is a ticketed event. Tickets may be reserved on the Bay School website or purchased at the Bay School…
Find out more »Deck the Halls
Tree Trimming Party Tis the season to celebrate and share good cheer. Join with family and friends in creating a magical holiday setting at Mathews Memorial Library. Not one but seven trees, reminiscent of the magic of seasons past in Mathews, will be ready for decorating at the annual Deck the Halls party. Enjoy music of the season and holiday refreshments. Because It’s Christmas, we can share the beauty and traditions of the season.
Find out more »Piankatank Rurital Bingo
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (except Thanksgiving and December) Doors open at 6pm, first game at 7pm close at 11pm Admission starts at $16 Food available for purchase www.piankatankruritanclub.com
Find out more »Bay Quilters Guild
Bay Quilters meets the Second Thursday of Every Month at Central United Methodist Church Bay Quilters Guild meets to learn new quilting skills, share information, display completed items or found treasures, and make quilts for various charitable organizations. During the calendar year, they hold classes, lectures, and a Mystery Quilt Retreat. The Guild sponsors an annual quilt show at the Mathews Public Library during Market Days (first weekend after Labor Day in September). Individual members take part in the May…
Find out more »Memory Support Group
Memory Support Group sponsored by Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury The 2nd Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm, Mathews Memorial Library The Memory Support Group is for persons living with dementia in early through late stages and offers support for the caregivers. Activities will be offered for the individual with memory loss and support for the caregiver. The group is led by RWC’s Dementia Coordinator, Mary Arthur, who is PAC Certified.
Find out more »Christmas Shops at Mathews Museum
Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14—the weekend Santa Claus and the Christmas Parade comes to town! 9:00 am until 4:30 pm --CHRISTMAS SHOPS AT THE MUSEUM All day Friday and on Saturday following the parade, the Museum will be hosting visiting vendors from the area. Vendors are invited to set up tables in the Museum at a cost of $45 for a 10x10 booth space for both days. Contact cbbbbb@va.metrocast.net
Find out more »In A Twinkling
A Creative Adventure Nothing says Christmas better than a stocking hung in hopes that it will be filled by Saint Nick when he visits on Christmas Eve. Because It’s Christmas, young people ages 6-12 and teens are invited to celebrate in a creative adventure to design their own personal stocking. We will supply the necessary materials. A prize will be given for the finest and most creative Christmas stocking in several age categories. Festive treats and hot chocolate will be…
Find out more »Mathews Rotary Rockfish Tourney
Mathews County is the second smallest town in VA with the most amount of shoreline - this means there is plenty of fishing to do around the Chesapeake Bay! Get a boat of 4 people together for this year's Mathews Rotary Rockfish Tournament to be held the second weekend in December. Fish 1 days or both starting at sunrise and weigh-in at sunset. Cast anywhere in the Chesapeake Bay, and bring your biggest catch by boat or car to weigh-in…
Find out more »Farmers Christmas Market
Shop local this season! The Mathews Farmers Market will host a special market featuring a wide variety of unique Christmas gifts, decorations, and food on the Historic Courthouse Green. Stop by for a cup of hot cider and join us for a chance to support your local vendors and have some FUN.
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade
A holiday favorite you don’t want to miss! Parade route from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Bank of America. FOOD DRIVE During Parade: Mathews Cub Scout Pack 124’s Annual Christmas Food Drive To donate: Have food items in grocery bags in front of you during the parade so the Scouts can collect them. Thank you! We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for Hands Across Mathews during the Mathews Christmas Parade. DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM: 2019 Mathews Christmas…
Find out more »
