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August 2017
Tick Forum
Tick diseases are becoming more common in our area~~Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Erlichiosis and Alpha-gal. A newcomer, Powassan Disease is moving down the east coast towards us. This one is really scary as a tick can infect a person so quickly. A Tick Forum sponsored by The Master Gardeners of Mathews, Middlesex and Gloucester will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 4:00 – 8:00 in the Chesapeake Lounge at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, 7900 Daffodil Lane,…
Find out more »September 2017
Market Days Race
The Mathews Family YMCA is pleased to once again host the 5k-plus race* and 1-mile fun run this year in conjunction with the annual Mathews Market Days festival. Both races start and end at the YMCA (10746 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews). Awards will be presented to the fastest Male & Female overall 5k-plus finisher, and to the top finishers in 9 age groups. All of the 1-mile finishers will receive a ribbon at the end of the course. Child watch…
Find out more »11th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim
1400 meter open water swim across the East River from historic Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and back; swimmers must have $100 minimum in sponsorships to swim; food available for purchase
Find out more »November 2017
Turkey Trot
4 mile run/bike/walk from Mathews High School to Williams Wharf Landing; Registration fee is a non-perishable food item for Hands Across Mathews.
Find out more »May 2018
20th Annual Tour De Chesapeake
The County of Mathews, Mathews Land Conservancy and Mathews Visitor Center invite you to the 20th Annual Tour De Chesapeake!! This full weekend is jam packed with activities for families to enjoy. Flat, scenic routes, entertainment, art tour, water sports, live music, unique lodging, seafood feast and party at Williams Wharf -- experience the best of Mathews County! This year is going to be the best yet, and you can find the full schedule online at: http://tourdechesapeake.org Don't miss out…
Find out more »June 2018
Horn Harbor Duathlon (Run+Swim)
Also known as "Beat The Jellies" we're doing it again! This is our 4th Horn Harbor Duathlon - the date/time selected is to avoid jellyfish (which arrive in the area late June/ early July) and to coincide with high tide. You do not need to be a club member to participate in this NO COST, non-competitive event. OK - we do time it (overall & splits) but just for bragging rights. Meet at the Johnson's Home in Mathews Co -…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Festival 5k & 8k Races
THE EVENT This event runs in conjunction with the Annual Gwynn's Island Festival in late June. In Hawaiian, Kukini means "swift runner or messenger, employed by old chiefs, with a premium on their speed" - come enjoy the Island-themed event around Mathews County Virginia's Gwynn's Island! THE CAUSE As our club's biggest fundraiser, the proceeds for this event enable us to offer support for local organizations and events. Our co-organizers: Mathews Family YMCA and Gwynn's Island Civic League, will receive…
Find out more »70th Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival
Festival features live Music, Arts and Crafts, Antique Cars,Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parade, Food Vendors, Children’s Games with Extreme Obstacle Course and Face Painting
Find out more »September 2018
Market Days 5k & 1m Fun Run
Kick off your 2018 Market Days experience with a morning run or walk around Mathews. This annual 5k event has a new location with an entirely new route, starting and finishing within the Market Days event grounds. The course follows sidewalks, wooded and grass trails, and includes a lap on the school track. So bring your sense of adventure and your friends to support the Mathews Family YMCA again this year. The 5k race starts at 7:30am and the 1m…
Find out more »12th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim
This year marks the 12th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim to benefit the Mathews Land Conservancy's and the new Owens Waters Edge Center at Williams Wharf. This is a 1400 meter open water swim in the East River from Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and return. 1:00 p.m. (Registration begins at noon) $100 minimum sponsorship Sponsored by the Mathews Land Conservancy, 804-725-9685, info@mathewslandconservancy.org Visit https://mathewslandconservancy.org/ to find out more information on swimming conditions and event details.
Find out more »November 2018
Turkey Trot
Get your Thanksgiving celebrations started with a healthy 4 mile run/walk/bike from the Mathews High School to Williams Wharf. For the price of a canned good to benefit Hands Across Mathews, you can run/bike/walk four miles from MHS to Williams Wharf. A shuttle will drive you back. Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or info@mathewslandconservancy.com for more information
Find out more »December 2018
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
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