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January 2019
Transformation: A Mixed Media Solo Show of Works by Allyson Childress
A show about transforming grief, rage and fear into art that reflects women’s innate power, potency and potential. Gallery Hours: Mondays 9-1, Tuesday – Saturday 10-4, Closed Sundays
Find out more »“The Wine of Kings” Hungarian Wine Dinner
6:30 pm. Hors de ouvres and Cocktail Social, followed by a prompt 7:00 pm Dinner. Dinner will include three courses of extravagant cuisine paired with outstanding wines from Hungary, followed by dessert and an even better wine. Wine Dinner participants must be 21 years of age. Tickets are $95/person and must be purchased in advance of event. Deadline for ticket sales is January 21st, 2019. Entrance to the dinner includes all food and a complimentary house wine, beer, or cocktail…
Find out more »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 »Nashville Legacy featuring Jason Coleman and Meagan Taylor
Pioneer pianist Floyd Cramer and guitarist Chet Atkins’ names are synonymous with the “Nashville Sound.” They are legends at their instruments, two giants in the music industry; Floyd Cramer’s unique “slip note” piano style and Chet Atkins innovative thumb-and-two-finger style. Their legacy lives on through Floyd’s grandson, Jason Coleman, and Chet’s niece, Meagan Taylor. They perform the iconic country and pop hits from this era, along with a captivating multimedia presentation and storytelling. Cost: $25 and students are free
Find out more »February 2019
6th Annual MVRS Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off
All you can eat Community Fundraiser to benefit a number of civic organizations including both The Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad and The Mathews Volunteer Fire Department! Come and vote for your favorite chili and enjoy cornbread, soft drinks and desserts. Beer and wine are available from the Mathews Rotary. This is a MUST attend event and it is often called the #1 social event of the Winter! Contacts: Neal Hudgins, Lisa Conway @ 725-2800
Find out more »World Famous Breakfast
First Sunday of every month! American Legion Post 83, 73 Hookemfair Rd, $9 Donation. Call: 804-725-7422
Find out more »Red Cross Blood Drive
People 17 and older are taken by appointment or as walk-ins to determine eligibility and make whole blood or Red Power donation. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org. Plan ahead and book your appointment between 2pm-7pm at the Piankatank Ruritan Building. December 4, 2018 sponsored by the American Legion and Mathews Women's Club February 5, 2019 sponsored by Central United Methodist Church
Find out more »Bay Quilters Monthly Meeting
Anyone interested in quilts or quilting is invited to attend!
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Civil War Lecture: Harriet Tubman
Presented by Laurie King Assistant Conservator, USS Monitor Project Harriet Tubman is most commonly known for her actions as a conductor in the Underground Railroad, repeatedly crossing into slave territory to lead enslaved friends and families to freedom, However, this is only part of Tubman’s life. Between her work as an abolitionist and humanitarian, and serving as a nurse, scout and spy for the Union Army, Tubman spent her life fighting for freedom and justice. Join Laurie King as she…
Find out more »Resources Council Meeting
Mathews County Resources Council monthly meeting. The council meets the third Thursday every month at the Mathews Memorial Library. Meeting agenda posted at the library.
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