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July 2018
Walkers & Runners Group
Join a growing group of walkers and runners on Saturday mornings 8am at Mathews YMCA parking lot. All paces & abilities are welcome and you don't need to be a member of the Y to participate. Occasionally, folks bring bicycles to ride - you'll always find company & variety of activities!
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Mathews Farmers Market brings Saturday life in Mathews! It is located on the Historic Court House green in Mathews County, Virginia and each week brings a new array of wholesome fruits and vegetables, native plants, baked goods and handcrafted gifts. On Holiday Saturdays you will find entertainment and music. It's all part of the regular fare at the market. The Mathews Farmers Market won the 2017 Coastal Virginia Best of Virginia Award! Bring a reusable bag, shop local, and…
Find out more »Used Book Sale
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
Find out more »Thomas James Store Open
The Thomas James Store, maintained by the Mathews County Historical Society, Inc., is a rare and excellent example of an early nineteenth-century rural commercial building. Although it has undergone some alterations and was almost certainly moved from its original location, the store retains much of its original fabric and is remarkably well preserved for its age. It dates to c. 1820, and appears to be one of the oldest buildings in the downtown commercial district. It is a registered National…
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
Tompkins Cottage, located on Brickbat Road, takes its name from former owner Christopher Tompkins, a mariner, wealthy landowner, and store-owner, who bought the property and structure in 1837. The cottage has been undergoing reorganization and is incorporating new themes in its displays. The recently-restored coat belonging to Capt. Sally L. Tompkins is featured in the exhibit area honoring her. Other new items on display in the cottage are enlarged reprints of photographs taken in 1935 by Francis Benjamin Johnston (1865-1952),…
Find out more »“The Legacy of Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” Film Premier
Catch the first showing of this documentary about naturalist, boatbuilder, and more, Gilbert Klingel. For PBS broadcast dates, please see the website: https://gilbertklingel.org/ “This film, as you know, is the untold story of Klingel, a Chesapeake Bay pioneer, naturalist, author, diver, and boat builder. Klingel accomplished so many things in his lifetime that his story needs to be told as an educational, historical, and inspirational film to folks today.” – Dave Miller, Director/Producer The film will be broadcast on PBS…
Find out more »Mathews Micro-Triathlon Series – 2018
A series of our very popular Micro-Triathlon events at Williams Wharf in Mathews County, Virginia Building on the success of our single event, this series will include five separate triathlons – one per month, starting in June and wrapping up in October. Date(s): 6/16/2018, 7/14/2018, 8/18/2018, 9/15/2018, 10/20/2018 Start & End Time: 8:00-10:00 am Location: Williams Wharf Organizer Info: Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)
Find out more »Mathews County Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Monthly meeting. Regular meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month, except on holidays.
Find out more »4-H Food Challenge Day Camp
Ages 9-13 and Teen Counselors 14-18 Cost $40 for three full days of fun! Learn about food, cooking, and participate in a “Chopped” tv-show like competition. Campers will bring bagged lunches. Snack & drink provided. Call Virginia Cooperative Extension at 725-7196 for more information Date: July 17-July 19, 2018 Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Find out more »Resources Council Meeting
Mathews County Resources Council monthly meeting. The council meets the third Thursday every month at the Mathews Memorial Library. Meeting agenda posted at the library.
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Museum Open
Gwynn's Island, Mathews County, Virginia is located where the beautiful Piankatank River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Gwynn's Island Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Opening day is Friday, March 30. Museum will be open every weekend until the end of October. Admission is free. Memorable exhibits are on display. Nice gift shop items available.The Gwynn's Island Civic League supports this museum.
Find out more »Healing Drum Circles
Jeremy Nardozzi leads us around the bonfire pit, see the website for details. C.A. & J. Farm is an off-grid capable Solar, Medicinal Herb Farm, established in 1997. Located in beautiful Mathews County, VA, only 15-20 minutes from Gloucester, Main Street. We have 5 Self-Sustaining Acres, Using All Natural Methods. Farm Tours Available, Workshops, drum circles, special events, fresh eggs, herbs and essential oils.
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