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November 2020

Mobjack Rowing Association Annual Turkey Trot

November 26, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Free

Run, Bike, or Walk MRA's annual Turkey Trot! The only entry fees needed are non-perishable foods for Hands Across Mathews. A shuttle bus will be provided to take participants back to Mathews High School. Roads will not be blocked off for this event.

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December 2020

Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour

December 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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One event on November 28, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on November 29, 2020 at 12:00 pm

One event on December 5, 2020 at 10:00 am

One event on December 5, 2020 at 10:00 am

Mathews Visitor Center, 239 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour Your favorite annual Thanksgiving tour is growing! Artists open their studios these weekends throughout Mathews and you can take a driving tour of the county and experience art demonstrations, and shop various art forms such as pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodworks, and more. The Open Studio Tour will now be offered the weekend after Thanksgiving, and first weekend of December where you can visit the studios of nearly a dozen talented Mathews artisans. Get some…

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Holiday Farmers Market

December 12, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mathews Historic Courthouse, 27 Court Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Holiday Farmers Market Mathews Historic Courthouse 27 Court Street December 12, 2020 9 am – 1 pm Free 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. Our vendors will be well spaced out and we ask that everyone attending please follow all the CDC guidelines and precautions including wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer.

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December Artisan Market & Holiday Open House

December 12, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Did you forget that special gift for that special someone? Well here is the perfect opportunity to do a little last minute Christmas shopping. We have 5 different vendors featuring Hand painted Christmas gifts, pottery, watercolors, jewelry and much more.

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Soup and Shop at the Museum

December 12, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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One event on December 12, 2020 at 11:00 am

Mathews Historical Museum, 198 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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The Mathews Historical Museum invites you to CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS!!   "SOUP  and SHOP" at the Museum 200 Main Street 11:00 am until 2:00 pm Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 Museum Retail Shoppe opens at 10:00 a.m. *Corned beef chowder by the quart, $8,  pre ordered at the Museum’s web site, www.mathewsvahistoricalmuseum.org  Click on the Events bar. Minimum amount of quarts available on site, as supplies last. Pre-orders are requested. *Or send your order via email, to mayfairemathews@gmail.com. Provide your name,…

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Mathews Rotary Rockfish Tournament

December 13, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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One event on December 13, 2020 at 8:00 am

Piankatank Ruritan Club, 7138 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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$175

Join the Mathews Rotary Club again for their annual Rockfish Tournament to be held the weekend of December 12th and 13th. Fish 1 days or both starting at sunrise. $175 per Boat for 4 Anglers, $25 per Additional Angler Guaranteed $4,000 in cash prizes! 1st - $2,000 2nd- $1,000 3rd - $700 1 Senior (65) $100 1 Lady $100 1 Youth (15) $100 Registration & Raffle is Friday, December 11th from 4 to 8pm at the Piankatank Ruritan Club on Buckley…

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The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery

December 26, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until December 26, 2020

Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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The 100 x 100 show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from October 30-December 26th. It is a two month long show that kicks off holiday art shopping. All artwork is $100 or less. You can view and shop 100x100 online right now! Take advantage of the early viewing and shopping opportunity. All purchases will be available for pick up opening day October 30th or can be shipped. View and shop 100x100 online at https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/100-x-100-show or visit the Bay School.

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February 2021

Red Cross Blood Drive

February 2 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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One event on April 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm

One event on July 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm

One event on September 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm

One event on December 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm

Piankatank River Golf Club, 6198 Stormont Road
Hartfield, VA 23071 United States
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Blood Drive

2021 Drives, 2pm - 7pm Piankatank Ruritan Club Feb. 2 April 20 July 20 Sept. 14 Dec. 7 ***Please note: Appointments are now required and can be made at the web site posted or by calling 725-2485. Also, donated blood will be tested for Covid-19 antibodies and donors will be notified. Wear your mask. Distancing will be observed, temperatures checked, and sanitizer will be available. Each drive will be held at the Piankatank Ruritan Building and will run from 2 to…

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Valentine’s Day Specials at the Museum

February 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mathews Historical Museum, 198 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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The Celebrating Black Art show

February 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until February 22, 2021

Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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The Celebrating Black Art show in the Art Speaks Gallery runs from January 29th through February 22nd. There are a total of 8 talented artists participating in this show. Many of the participating artists are new exhibitors to the Art Speaks Gallery. Others such as Bernadette Goudelock and Susan Drew Hayhurst have exhibited in the Art Speaks on the Bay Juried Exhibition. Celebrating Black Art will showcase artwork by Black artists and artwork depicting Black culture. All artists that enter…

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Used Book Sale

February 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely

Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library, 68 Maple Avenue
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Every Saturday 10:00-2:00, Orrell Building Book Store behind the Visitor's Center. Thousands of books — most are only $1 Learn more about the Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library: www.friendsofmathewslibrary.org Book Store: 725-0808

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March 2021

Central Village Homemaker’s Club

March 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until March 3, 2021

Central Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 121 Church Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Central Village Homemakers

A fun opportunity for homemakers to pool knowledge, thoughts & experiences for the improvement of home & community life through our charitable, educational & social events.

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Celebrating Black History Month at the Bay School

January 29th through February 22nd10am – 4pm, Monday – SaturdayBay School Community Arts Center, Main Street, Mathews Bay School Community Arts Center is featuring a new show for Black History Month called “The Celebrating Black Art show” in the Art Speaks Gallery. There are a total of 8 talented artists participating in this show. Many […]

Gloucester-Mathews Garden Tour


Saturday, April 17, 2021
Historic Garden Week

Peaceful, historic, coastal!! Explore five historic properties in Gloucester and Mathews.
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