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September 2024
MLC’s Lecture Series
A Long-Awaited Update to the ‘State of the York’ Report! presented by CIRSE GONZALEZ Cirse Gonzalez, Coastal Training Program Coordinator of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science will guide attendees through the recently completed update to the “State of the York” report - the first of its kind since 2002! The report provides an overview of various components of the York River and its watershed (including water quality/ecosystem health,…
Find out more »October 2024
4th Annual Ducks Unlimited Wetlands Conservation Banquet
The Piankatank River Chapter of Virginia Ducks Unlimited will hold its 4th Annual Wetlands Conservation Banquet at the Piankatank Ruritan Club on Thursday, October 3, 2024, beginning at 6 PM. Proceeds from this event are used to support wetlands conservation in Mathews County, the Commonwealth of Virginia and in the United States. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Bill Pennell 804-450-2267 or [email protected] for further information, and visit the website to order tickets (single tickets starting at $85): http://www.piankatankriverdu.org
Find out more »Party at the Wharf Summer Series
Join the Mathews Land Conservancy at Williams Wharf for the Party at the Wharf Summer Series 2024! Gates open for the events at 5 pm, with live music from 6-9 pm! The event is family-friendly, and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are $5 (except for the 5/18 event, which is free for all), with a cash bar and food trucks at all events. Bring a lawn chair- cooler not permitted. Bands and Food Truck Listing: April 26 Robbie…
Find out more »Canine Companions Clean Up Day
Help area Master Gardeners and Volunteers prepare garden beds around the historic home place of the Mathews Men. A wonderful volunteer opportunity to help Mathews County Canine Companions' new home! Help needed with the following: Weeding, trimming, planting, mulching. Master gardeners and landscapers will be on site to lend help and provide direction. Bring your small garden tools and wear gloves. Refreshments provided!
Find out more »Oyster Roast & BBQ Riot
Join the Mathews Rotary Club for all you can eat oysters & BBQ, and live music with Rob Oliver! Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $40 in advance from any Rotarian, or at Mathews Visitor Center, Haskins Bayside Service Center or Chesapeake Bank in Mathews, or are $45 at the door.
Find out more »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 »Mathews Farmers Market
The Market takes place every Saturday, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9 am to 1 pm. Food, flowers, and gifts galore! Our vendors feature a variety of fresh vegetables, along with homemade bread and bakery goods, eggs, and meat. In addition, our vendors offer plants, flowers (potted and bouquets), handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry. You are also likely to find handmade ceramics, soaps, yarns, and various types of artwork. Bring the entire family (including pets) for all to…
Find out more »Mathews Chapel UMC & LIFT Mathews Trunk or Treat
Head over to Mathews Chapel for their Trunk or Treat event!
Find out more »Mathews Baptist Church’s Trunk or Treat
Join Mathews Baptist for its annual Trunk or Treat!
Find out more »November 2024
Fall Community Cleanup
Join us for our Fall Community Cleanup! This is a great opportunity for civic organizations, school groups, and more to get some service hours in our community. We filled 100 bags during our Spring Community Cleanup- let's see if we can beat that number! Sign up using the link below, or by emailing Kat at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you all soon! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cleanupfall2024 Help us clean Mathews roadways for the fall! Pick up our neighborhoods and roadways. The…
Find out more »Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meetings
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 [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Farmers Market
Join the Mathews Main Street Committee for a special Thanksgiving holiday Farmers Market! Give thanks for your local farmers, artisans, and bakers by filling your holiday tables with locally produced seasonal specials. Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway donated by Our Lil Gang Farms! Purchase tickets, $3.00, at the Mathews Memorial Library, MCVIC, and the Farmers Market. The winner will be chosen at the end of the November 23rd market. There will be more vendor raffles during the market too! Bring the entire…
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