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SUMMARY:8th Annual Chili Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:As you know\, this event has become one of the biggest social events of the winter in Mathews! With over 500 people at the Piankatank Ruritan Club the night before the Super Bowl\, it is a fun and enjoyable experience. \nThe Mathews Historical Museum\, Mathews Land Conservancy\, Mathews Kiwanis Club\, Mathews Bay School and Mathews Rotary Club will not only compete for the “BEST CHILI” in Mathews\, but they will also raise money to improve the lives of Mathews’ citizens! As in the past\, the Rotary Club will be awarding the “Judges Choice & People’s Choice” individual awards as a $200 donation to the winning participant organization instead of a trophy! There will also be a prize of $100 for the “Best Decorated Booth” competition! \nTake out orders will be available for purchase at the door and each booth will have quarts available for sale after 6:00 PM.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/8th-annual-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T110000
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SUMMARY:Fairy Hair Flare at ETC. Vintage
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin ETC. Vintage for Second Sundays and get your sparkle on! Book an appointment at the link below to get your very own sparkly fairy hair! \nPlus\, Sweet Frog will be there with their frozen yogurt from 11:30 am- 2 pm!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/fairy-hair-flare-at-etc-vintage/
LOCATION:Etc. Vintage\, 2066 Buckley Hall Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T170000
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SUMMARY:Movie Night at the Museum: The Loving Story
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Historical Museum for the Reopening/ Inauguration of the Movie Room! The MHM invites you to “fall in love with history” this February\, in recognition of Black History Month! After a January closure for renovations\, Mathews Museum Movie Night returns Friday\, February 16th with a screening of “The Loving Story\,” a 2011 HBO documentary which tells the heart-rending story of Richard and Mildred Loving. \nThe documentary details how their marriage changed the fabric of Virginia\, and the nation\, during the Civil Rights Era. Doors will open at 5:00. They’ll kick off the evening with a reception\, then a brief meeting at 5:30\, including recognition of former Museum Director\, John Caramia. The film will begin at 6 PM. \nThe HBO documentary is about a famous case that went before the Supreme Court in the 1960s. “The Loving Story” is very compelling. Directed by Nancy Buirski\, written by Nancy Buirski and Susie Ruth Powell\, the movie stars Jane Alexander\, Lindsay Almon\, Jr. and Edward L. Ayers. The movie will be aired in the newly renovated movie room of the Mathews Historical Museum\, 200 Main Street. \nThere is no charge for this event. There are no reservations\, and early attendance is recommended.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/movie-night-at-the-museum-the-loving-story/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Land Conservancy Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Land Conservancy\, in partnership with VIMS and William & Mary\, for a Lecture Series. The one hour lectures\, which are free and open to the public\, focus on topics of importance to the Chesapeake Bay and Mathews county waterways. \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-land-conservancy-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
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SUMMARY:John Warren Cooke -- A Publisher and Politician Responds to Brown v. Board of Education
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews County Historical Society for “John Warren Cooke — A Publisher and Politician Responds to Brown v. Board of Education” with Fred Lyon. This free event is open to the public\, and refreshments will be served! 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/john-warren-cooke-a-publisher-and-politician-responds-to-brown-v-board-of-education/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Library Events
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews County NAACP for a Black History Month Celebration! \nGuest speakers\, including S.A. Cosby\, Allison Thomas\, Maria Montgomery Giddens\, and Elise Williams\, will discuss the history of the Black community of Gwynn’s Island\, the Black Exodus from Gwynn’s Island\, and “The Mathews I Call Home\,” with music provided by the Emmaus Male Chorus.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/black-history-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Cobbs Creek Arts Center\, 61 Cobbs Creek Lane\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews NAACP":MAILTO:mathewsnaacp@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ebenezer Baptist Choir Performance
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Black History Month\, the Mathews Historical Museum is pleased to host performances by  the Men’s and the Women’s Chorus of our local Ebenezer Baptist Church\,  at the Cobbs Creek Arts Center. One of the male group’s most recent performances was before a very appreciative audience at the Christmas sing-along at Mathews’ Central United Methodist Church. The men’s group has been in existence for 27 years.  Mr. Herbert Carter is president of the men’s group\, which is comprised of 11 men ranging in age from 25 to 90. They are well known throughout the area. Mr. Carter is also known by many as one of the original members of the Dynatones\, an R & B group that was very popular in the area during the 1950’s and 60’s. The group’s focus is solely gospel music\, and they accept invitations to perform at local events\, as time allows. Members of the group include Herbert Carter\, Sr. Kenneth Reed\, Kendrick Reed\, Terry Reed\, Terry Hearn\, Morris Thompson\, Stanley Dixon\, Edwin Billups\, Louis Brown\,Rickie Burrel and the Rev. Eric Robinson. The women’s chorus has been an integral part of the church’s choral activities. Marilyn Burrel serves as president. Pastor Robinson will introduce the groups\, share their histories and speak to his experience as Pastor at Ebenezer church for the past 30 years.  There is no charge for this event and reservations are not required.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/ebenezer-baptist-choir-performance/
LOCATION:Cobbs Creek Arts Center\, 61 Cobbs Creek Lane\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T080000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Peter Rabbit
DESCRIPTION:Meet Your Kids at the Bay School for a Movie Night! Friday\, March 1. \nThe kids can take the bus from school or you can drop them off at 3:00 at Mathews Memorial Library for rabbit time. They will read Peter Rabbit and another book about rabbits\, learn about rabbits\, and do two rabbit crafts. We will provide a snack or you can send one with your child. \nAt 4:30 the kids will come to the Bay School to paint Peter Rabbit on a canvas. \nAt 5:30 we will serve pizza with sides of rabbit-friendly veggies\, of course. If your child can’t eat pizza\, please bring them something they can have for dinner. Parents\, join us in the gallery for eats\, drinks\, and paint your own rabbit if you like. The movie will be shown in the classroom when the kids finish dinner. \nThis event is fun for the whole family\, with food\, drink\, and fresh popcorn. \nThis event is free for Bay School members and kids and $5 for adult non-members. Popcorn\, soft drinks\, and pizza for the kids are included; alcoholic drinks and adult pizza will have an additional charge. \nWe will have a carpet on the floor\, but bring pillows and/or blankets for your kids to get cozy in the classroom. \nPlease reserve your FREE or PAID tickets with us so we have a head count to have enough of everything.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/family-movie-night-peter-rabbit/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T110000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Comprised mostly of beginner or intermediate gardeners\, Mathews Gardening Group meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November and December- third Wednesdays)\, and will offer regional experts as speakers to continuously improve and sharpen each member’s gardening skills.  For more information\, please contact the Mathews VCE office at (804) 725-7196 or by email at r.morris@vt.edu for more information.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-gardening-group-monthly-meetings/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews\, 10494 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000
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SUMMARY:What the Eyes Can't See Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Memorial Library for a lecture by author Margaret Edds. What The Eyes Can’t See provides a revealing examination of race in the nation\, how racism might be addressed and reckoned with\, and how we all may find a measure of redemption in listening to one another. Edds will discuss her work and sign copies of the book. \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/what-the-eyes-cant-see-lecture/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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