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January 2024
Red Cross Blood Drive
Help save a life! Come out to donate blood to the American Red Cross. Register for an appointment online using the link below, or by calling 804-725-2485.
Find out more »March 2024
What’s the Dirt on Mushrooms?
Join local grower and horticulturalist, Christian Brown, who will introduce Mathews to mushroom farming! The program will be held at the Mathews Historical Museum. Christian will discuss the diverse varieties of the most popular mushrooms and the numerous ways to cook them. The audience will have the opportunity to see the methods used on the farm to inoculate logs, will be able to touch and smell spawn, and will have their questions answered. Christian operates "Mush Love in Mathews, VA,” a mushroom farm…
Find out more »April 2024
Gwynn’s Island Race
4m Run, 10m Ride or Run/Ride Duathlon: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County is the host site of this annual race. Join runners & riders in this unique tour of one of Virginia’s special locations – then hang around to enjoy the music & food. 4 mile road run Starting and ending at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League, the route follows quiet backroads around the island, with a constant view of the water. The race course is 4 miles and the…
Find out more »May 2024
25th Annual Tour de Chesapeake
Located in Mathews, VA, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, the Tour de Chesapeake cycling event, now in its 25th year, offers rural, flat roads that all lead to water. There are 4 concise routes, each around 25 miles, which take cyclists from our own Gwynn's Island to Bethel Beach to the New Point Lighthouse. Each route has fully stocked rest stops, SAG support and lovely views galore! You may ride any route as many times as you like to add…
Find out more »June 2024
Meditation in Motion
Join Ashley Murphy, LMFT & Yoga Therapy Teacher-in-Training, for Meditation in Motion! Relax and practice self-love with a gentle blend of Yoga Therapy, Breathwork, Meditation, Energy Work and brain-based nervous system regulation techniques! Space is limited, so pre-register by calling 757-903-6978 or emailing [email protected].
Find out more »Islander Regatta
Annual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft, circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. With its origins as a fun summer challenge for a group of friends, the Islander Regatta is opening its door to more participants. Max 200.
Find out more »Learn to Build Your Own Grow House
FARMILY DAY AT CA & J FARM! Saturday, June 29th, 10:30am-5pm 11am-12:30pm - Guided Tour of the Farm 12:30 - Picnic Lunch Time, bring a Simple Lunch Tables scattered around 1-5pm - Help Us Build Our Grow-House !!!GAIN EXPERIENCE!!! (Info Sheets given so you can build your own) 1-5pm - Games out for the Kids 3pm Drum Fun! 1-5pm - Yellow Barn Store & Herbal Center open* $10 donation per person over 12 or $20 per Family Thank you! Your…
Find out more »October 2024
Mathews Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay
Run along peaceful, rural backroads in beautiful Mathews County, Virginia. Enjoy the fast, flat course that winds through dirt, gravel and paved roads and past the serenity of one of Virginia’s last great countrysides. Registration will close on October 5, cost will increase on Sept 1, 2024.
Find out more »April 2025
Red Cross Blood Drive
Give the gift of life- donate blood at one of the Red Cross' Blood Drives this year! Drink plenty of water, and come in ready to give blood. January 28, April 15, July 15, September 9, December 2- you can register for any or all of the dates on redcrossblood.org!
Find out more »Gavin Dustin 5k
Join MHS student Gavin Dustin on the morning of April 19th as he hosts a 5k race at Mathews Elementary School to benefit the youth soccer program at the Mathews Family YMCA, while fulfilling the requirements of a school project. Race start time is 9:30am and is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. You can register at the link below for only $10: https://www.ymcavp.org/program-search?locations=&categories=&exclude=&ages=&days=&weeks=&keywords=Gavin%20Dustin&no_results=0&sort=ASC__name
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Raw Bar Run
The 11th annual race is entering its second decade & re-branded as the Gwynn’s Island Raw Bar Run. The event features a brand-new 5k course, an all-new name & vibe, and a waterfront post-race celebration. This year, we’re taking the action to the historic Callis Wharf, where participants will run along the stunning Piankatank River and Milford Haven, soaking in the best waterfront views Gwynn’s Island has to offer. Hosted by: The Hatchery x Mathews Outdoor Club Registration opens on March…
Find out more »May 2025
Tour de Chesapeake
Mark your calendar for the third weekend in May! This tour is the only Coastal Virginia, Chesapeake Bay bike tour — over a thousand visitors come each year to enjoy the flat roads, beautiful scenery, and over 100 miles of routes that are friendly for all levels.Are you outdoorsy, active, and like to visit new places? We guarantee this week will be authentic! Biking along the beautiful fields, peninsulas, and marshlands of Mathews is one perk among the many ways…
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