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July 2017
Mathews Fireworks Display – 4th of July
Fourth of July fireworks show at Mathews High School. Fantastic fun, food and music starting at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. Shuttle Bus: Additional parking at Thomas Hunter Middle School with shuttle bus starting at 7 p.m. Rain Date: July 5th
Find out more »Micro Triathlon at Williams Wharf
1/4 mile swim, 8 mile bike, 2 mile run. Distances are shorter than a typical triathlon: for beginner triathletes, or experienced competitors who want to practice their transitions. Cost: $20 for non-club members, $10 for VTTR club members (on line & race day registration) - OR $30 if you want to complete with friends as a 2 or 3 person relay! Prize: N/A. Event fees will cover rental of Williams Wharf facility Schedule: Meet at Williams Wharf transition area 8:00-8:30am…
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 »October 2017
Fall Bazaar
There will be crafts, food (hamburgers, hotdogs, our famous hand-cut fries, cookies, drinks), bake sale, yard sale, outside vendors, face painting, and pumpkins for sale. Outside vendors are still being accepted, call 804-815-1488. Proceeds that result from this bazaar will be given to the church for charitable ministries. Plan to come and have a fun-filled day. Get a pumpkin for fall decorating, buy some Christmas presents, have lunch, pick up a bargain at the yard sale, bring the children, they…
Find out more »November 2017
Roadside Cleanup Day
This is a great way for your organization/group to spend a couple hours and have a positive impact on our beloved county. Show you care – come out and help! Free doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate! Free pizza courtesy Island Stop for lunch! Door Prizes!! Prize for most bags picked up!! When: ***Saturday November 11th, 2017 Time: 8am - Meet at Visitors Center to pick up trash bags, safety vests, safety briefing, and free doughnuts! Noon - By noon, please…
Find out more »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 »December 2017
Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Court Green. Saturday December 2nd at 5p.m.
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
Shop local this season! The Mathews Farmers Market will host a special market featuring a wide variety of unique Christmas gifts, decorations, and food on the Historic Courthouse Green. Stop by for a cup of hot cider and join us for a chance to support your local vendors and have some FUN.
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade
A holiday favorite you don't want to miss! Parade route from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Bank of America. FOOD DRIVE During Parade: Mathews Cub Scout Pack 124’s Annual Christmas Food Drive To donate: Have food items in grocery bags in front of you during the parade so the Scouts can collect them. Thank you! We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for Hands Across Mathews during the Mathews Christmas Parade
Find out more »Christmas Parade Food Drive
Mathews Cub Scout Pack 124’s Annual Christmas Food Drive To donate: Have food items in grocery bags in front of you during the parade so the Scouts can collect them. Thank you! We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for Hands Across Mathews during the Mathews Christmas Parade on December 9th starting at 1:00 pm.
Find out more »Gun Law Seminar
Our events feature experienced attorneys, law enforcement, and other firearms professionals that cover a wide-range of topics such as the Castle Doctrine, the justified use of deadly force, where you can legally carry, what to expect when law enforcement arrives, and much more. Every event has dedicated question and answer segments to ensure all attendees are able to get the information they want to know from a credible source they can trust. Middlesex Shooting Sports Club, 1860 Twiggs Ferry Rd,…
Find out more »Caroling on the Creek
Mobjack Kayaking is bringing back an old tradition, 'Caroling on the Creek'. On Saturday December 16th participants will paddle their lighted kayaks up Put-in-Creek between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. If you would like to join in with your kayak call 757-645-6251. If you live on the creek please come down to the water's edge and join our caroling fun!
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