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August 2019
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 »Summer Social
A free to the public event for all ages featuring live music by a string quartet from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra followed by an ice cream social in the Library courtyard.
Find out more »Mathews Maritime Museum Open
The Mathews Maritime Museum will be open every Friday and Saturday 10am to 2pm until September!
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 Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market is located on the historic courthouse green in Mathews County, Virginia. Stroll among the historic village buildings as you shop from local vendors who specialize in fresh organic produce. Each month your senses will come alive from the seasonal array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts presented at the Farmer’s Market. Be sure to check the calendar for Special Events and Gardening Demonstrations offered on any given Saturday. It is…
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 »Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
The cottage is one of the oldest frame structures in the courthouse area. It contains changing exhibits and a collection of objects reflecting a typical home of the 1800s. The building is named for Christopher Tompkins of Poplar Grove, a prominent local planter, merchant, sea captain and ship owner/builder. A room is dedicated to his daughter, Capt. Sally Louisa Tompkins, CSA. Capt. Sally was the first woman to be commissioned an officer in an American army. An excellent example of…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Museum Open
Visit the Gwynn's Island Museum Saturdays and Sundays 1pm-5pm
Find out more »An Artist’s Journey Exhibition
An exhibition in the Art Speaks Gallery for Bay School adult students artwork.
Find out more »An Artist’s Journey – Reception
Formerly the Emerging Artists show, An Artist's Journey is an exhibition that is intended to celebrate the artistic growth of those who have taken classes at the Bay School Community Arts Center. Whether the individual is not yet ready to call themselves an artist or they have already sold several pieces, every artist has a journey and we want you to share yours with us! Where has your creative journey led you? The exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, August 30,…
Find out more »An Artist’s Journey Exhibition Reception
A reception in the Art Speaks Gallery for Bay School adult students.
Find out more »September 2019
World Famous Breakfast
First Sunday of every month! American Legion Post 83, 73 Hookemfair Rd, $9 Donation. Call: 804-725-7422
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