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June 2024
Party at the Wharf
$5 at the gate (children 12 & under free)Gate opens at 5:00 PM; Live Music 6:00-9:00 PMMUSIC - William Earl Sadler & Low BottomFOOD TRUCK - Positive Pizza, Coastal Thirst and After Prom All ages welcome! Bring a friend and a chair! No coolers please. Hosted by the Mathews Land Conservancy, a 501(c)3 non-profit org, owners of the wharf - all proceeds benefit the facilities of the MLC.SPONSORS:Frances Hudgins, Hudgins Design CollaborativeShun XingLynette Glockner, Mathews PharmacyRandy, William & Virginia Hudgins,…
Find out more »Islander Regatta
Annual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft, circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. With its origins as a fun summer challenge for a group of friends, the Islander Regatta is opening its door to more participants. Max 200.
Find out more »Learn to Build Your Own Grow House
FARMILY DAY AT CA & J FARM! Saturday, June 29th, 10:30am-5pm 11am-12:30pm - Guided Tour of the Farm 12:30 - Picnic Lunch Time, bring a Simple Lunch Tables scattered around 1-5pm - Help Us Build Our Grow-House !!!GAIN EXPERIENCE!!! (Info Sheets given so you can build your own) 1-5pm - Games out for the Kids 3pm Drum Fun! 1-5pm - Yellow Barn Store & Herbal Center open* $10 donation per person over 12 or $20 per Family Thank you! Your…
Find out more »July 2024
The Boneshakers
No holds barred funk, blues, and rock that marries the sounds and spirits of Detroit Rock City, Memphis, and Mussel Shoals. In the remarkable 25-year career of The Boneshakers, the iconic band has always been led by world-renowned guitarist Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was). The band and members have toured and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, BB King, Keb Mo, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Bootsy Collins, Tears 4 Fears, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Gov’t Mule, and Iggy Pop…just to name…
Find out more »The Adventure Begins @ the Library!
Join the fun with the Mathews Memorial Library's The Adventure Begins summer programs! From Adventures in Nature, to Adventures in Imagination, Adventures in Travel and Adventures Close to Home, there's something for everyone! Activities include Lemonade Lectures, Tales to be Told, Discovery Days and Creative Activities- check out the list below to see the offerings, dates and times, and contact the Library to register. All activities are free. *REGISTRATION FOR TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY EVENTS IS FOR AGES 6-12 ONLY/…
Find out more »248th Anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill
Join the SAR to celebrate the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill!
Find out more »Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Do you want to start a new business, or hone your current small business skills?! Then check out the Introduction to Entrepreneurship course, sponsored in part by the Mathews EDA, in partnership with the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission. This free course offers a certificate upon completion, and you will learn a variety of skills in the classes- offered on Thursday evenings in Saluda. See the full schedule on the attached flyer, and be sure to register before all the…
Find out more »Movie Night at the Museum: Happy Homes & Fertile Farms
Join the Mathews Historical Museum for a free Movie Night at the Museum! This month, enjoy a 25th anniversary showing of a 1999 film “Mathews County: Happy Homes and Fertile Farms on Smiling Waters” by the late Eugene C. Hudgins of Mathews. Mr. Hudgins created this 111-minute historical overview of Mathews County, and in his words, “As we travel on the road of life, many times the sweetest part of the trail is the part that leads back home. Our…
Find out more »Row the Chesapeake
Please join us to celebrate the best of Mathews County waterways! On Saturday July 13, 2024, Mathews Land Conservancy and Mobjack Rowing Association host “Row the Chesapeake”. Rowers Matt Muffelman (Mathews, VA) and James Dietz (Springfield, MA) are teaming up for a row across the Chesapeake Bay to highlight public recreational opportunities of the local waterways. Muffelman, Vice President of Mobjack Rowing Association (MRA), explains “This event is a way to bring attention to the beauty of our local…
Find out more »The Deloreans
The Deloreans are a seasoned showband comprised of 6 distinct vocalists that cover the most memorable artists and nostalgic songs of the ‘80s. Each band member is featured throughout the show, making this band’s most notable attribute its unmatched variety. The Deloreans is known for their dynamic ‘80s costumes, unstoppable energy, and their ability to bring down the house EVERY time.
Find out more »Shopping, Sizzle & Squeeze at ETC. Vintage
Join ETC. Vintage for a Second Sunday event full of shopping, sizzle and squeeze! Edgar's "All Fired Up" BBQ and Easy Squeeze Lemonade will be on site, so head on over for a day of great shopping and delicious food and drinks!
Find out more »CERT Interest Meeting
Stop in to learn what the CERT program is, and volunteers if you are interested in helping to make a positive impact on your community. Please come on out and learn more- we hope to see you there! Light refreshments will be provided.
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