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August 2018
Kids Art Show
August 10 – 18; Reception Friday, August 10 3:30-6pm We love the Kids' Art Show! What can be better than showing off the next generation of artistic creativity in our community? Seeing both joy and focus on children's faces while they make art always brings a smile to ours and we are excited to share that with you! Please join us, the children, and their families to celebrate their masterpieces. We will show exciting art created in our summer camps.
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.
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Museum Open
Gwynn's Island, Mathews County, Virginia is located where the beautiful Piankatank River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Gwynn's Island Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Opening day is Friday, March 30. Museum will be open every weekend until the end of October. Admission is free. Memorable exhibits are on display. Nice gift shop items available.The Gwynn's Island Civic League supports this museum.
Find out more »Community Drum Circle & Off-Grid “no-Mic” Night
We gather around the bonfire pit to Drum & Sing to the Moon and Stars! , 7pm - 9pm. Sign-ups for a performance spot begin @ 6:30pm, see more details below! Cost to Attend: a can of dog or cat food, or a few $ for the Gloucester Mathews Humane Society The Drum Circles are used to reduce stress, anxiety & blood pressure, to increase immune system function, & create Community. The Funky Lights Flow Team will be amazing us with their Fire & Light Show during the evening! Please see the website for full details…
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 »Mathews Micro-Triathlon Series – 2018
A series of our very popular Micro-Triathlon events at Williams Wharf in Mathews County, Virginia Building on the success of our single event, this series will include five separate triathlons – one per month, starting in June and wrapping up in October. Date(s): 6/16/2018, 7/14/2018, 8/18/2018, 9/15/2018, 10/20/2018 Start & End Time: 8:00-10:00 am Location: Williams Wharf Organizer Info: Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market brings Saturday life in Mathews! It is located on the Historic Court House green in Mathews County, Virginia and each week brings a new array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts. On Holiday Saturdays you will find entertainment and music. It's all part of the regular fare at the market. The Mathews Farmers Market won the 2017 Coastal Virginia Best of Virginia Award! Bring a reusable bag, shop local, and…
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 »Thomas James Store Open
The Thomas James Store, maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society, Inc., is a rare and excellent example of an early nineteenth-century rural commercial building. Although it has undergone some alterations and was almost certainly moved from its original location, the store retains much of its original fabric and is remarkably well preserved for its age. It dates to c. 1820, and appears to be one of the oldest buildings in the downtown commercial district. It is a registered National…
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
Tompkins Cottage, located on Brickbat Road, takes its name from former owner Christopher Tompkins, a mariner, wealthy landowner, and store-owner, who bought the property and structure in 1837. The cottage has been undergoing reorganization and is incorporating new themes in its displays. The recently-restored coat belonging to Capt. Sally L. Tompkins is featured in the exhibit area honoring her. Other new items on display in the cottage are enlarged reprints of photographs taken in 1935 by Francis Benjamin Johnston (1865-1952),…
Find out more »Life Close to Nature Workshops (Natural Health Ideas)
Cost $20, register and pay on website. www.cajfarm.com Sage cleansing, Essential Oils Applied, Herbal Wisdom shared, Healthy Lifestyle Discussions, Food Tastings, creations to take home, Edible Weed Walks as the Seasons change, a different Herb and Essential Oil Focus each month, Self-Sustaining Tips, Farm Q&A and more!
Find out more »Mathews County Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Monthly meeting. Regular meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month, except on holidays.
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