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SUMMARY:Mathews Market Days at the Bay School Community Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:stop by and visit the Bay School Community Arts Center gallery. Their will be lots to see and purchase….this is a great opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping…September 8 & 9 \nplease join us for kids activities also!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-market-days-at-the-bay-school-community-arts-center/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T170000
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SUMMARY:Party at the Wharf
DESCRIPTION:Great food\, great band for dancing and a great view at Williams Wharf’s Riverfront Pavilion
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/party-at-the-wharf-5/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T200000
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SUMMARY:Godspell Jr
DESCRIPTION:An encore performance! Join the Ware Episcopal Church\, the Tri-Parish Youth Ministry\, and The Church of Francis de Sales for a LIVE production of Godspell Jr. It is General Admission (no tickets for sale) and we are accepting donations at the door. \nThe performance begins at 8pm with pre-performance refreshments (hamburgers & hot dogs) available starting at 6:30pm for a nominal fee. This is a FUND RAISER for the Francis de Sales Youth Group.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/godspell-jr/
LOCATION:Francis de Sales Catholic Church\,  176 Lovers Lane\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170909T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170909T093000
DTSTAMP:20260521T214507
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SUMMARY:Market Days Race
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChild watch is available during the race so bring the kiddos. We’ll keep them busy if you run the 5k-plus. When you’re done\, you can join them in the 1-mile fun run! Stick around after both races are complete for the post-race raffle – and you may just win scrumptious homemade treats. OH YEAH\, the Fun Run is free (unless you want to purchase a shirt); the 5k is $30. \nClick here to Sign Up! \n*The Market Days 5k-plus course is 3.5 miles in length. A ‘standard’ 5k is 3.1 miles\, so we’re calling this our 5k-plus race.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/market-days-race/
LOCATION:Mathews Family YMCA\, 10746 Buckley HallRoad\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Outdoor,Sports,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170916T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T214507
CREATED:20170306T070818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T070818Z
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SUMMARY:American Legion Post 83 Fall Fish-Fry/Bar-B-Q Dinner
DESCRIPTION:American Legion Post 8e Fall Fish-Fry/Bar-B-Q Dinner 4:30-7 pm\, 73 Hookemfair Rd. 725-7422
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/american-legion-post-83-fall-fish-frybar-b-q-dinner/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170916T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170916T223000
DTSTAMP:20260521T214507
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SUMMARY:Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry - TROY HEDSPETH & FAMILY
DESCRIPTION:The Opry welcomes back one of its past stars and his wonderfully talented family and band for a night of great music from country to gospel to broadway! \nThe first half will feature the Opry band and singers.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-troy-hedspeth-family/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170917T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T214507
CREATED:20170118T011224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T011224Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim
DESCRIPTION:1400 meter open water swim across the East River from historic Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and back; swimmers must have $100 minimum in sponsorships to swim; food available for purchase
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/11th-annual-l-wayne-hudgins-wharf-wharf-swim/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Health & Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170921T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170921T210000
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SUMMARY:Project Liberty Ship
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Maritime Foundation’s first speaker for the Winter Speaker Series will be CDR John “Jack” Yunker\, Sr.\, U.S.N. (Retired) on Thursday\, September 21 at 7pm at the Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street. He will tell the story of the Liberty Ships that were designed to be built quickly in order to transport all objects and people during WWII. A Mathews man\, he was one of the Naval Architects involved in the top secret planning of these vessels that played a critical role during the war and afterwards. \nCMR Yunker is a volunteer with the “Project SS John W. Brown”\, a Liberty Ship berthed in Baltimore\, that is maintained and sailed by volunteers during “living cruises” that take paying guests out for a day several times a year. Tours of the ship\, narrations\,docents\, re-enactments of significant WWII political and military figures and\, under favorable weather conditions \,aerial “dog fights”  overhead by mid-century authentic WWII military allied and enemy aircraft! A slide show of these tours will be shown during the talk. \nCMR Yunker graduated from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy 48 years ago\, and became a Naval Aviator and commercial pilot\,while maintaining his USCG license as Unlimited Third Mate and Third Assistant Engineer. He lives in Heathsville\, Va.\, and is an enthusiastic volunteer with the John W. Brown project as a watch standing engineer during its cruises. \nAll are welcome to attend this interesting meeting\, and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/project-liberty-ship/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Fine Arts Auction Tickets and Donations
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 23\, 2017 at Samarkand on Woodas Creek. \nThe catered event will feature a live and silent auction\, offering collectible art\, unique crafts by regional artisans\, travel adventures and unusual gifts.  All proceeds will support the school’s programs and operation\, enabling it to continue to offer over 150 classes per year for artists and craftsmen of all ages\, and an outreach program for under-served populations in the area. If you are unable to attend\, please consider making a donation to support our mission!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/19th-annual-fine-arts-auction-tickets-and-donations/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170924T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T214507
CREATED:20170907T155244Z
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SUMMARY:Concerts by the Bay
DESCRIPTION:The Rock n’ Roll Jubilee is a musical and theatrical performance that pays tribute to the founding fathers of rock and roll in the context of a live 1958 broadcast on the fictitious radio station WJKS ( Where Joy Kills Sorrow ). The Jubilee features music from the Titans of Teen Town: Elvis Presley\, Buddy Holly\, Roy Orbison\, The Everly Brothers\, and Ricky Nelson. It’s a celebration of the music that changed the world!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/concerts-by-the-bay/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay22@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170924T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170924T170000
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SUMMARY:Rock and Roll Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:The Rock n’ Roll Jubilee is a musical and theatrical performance that pays tribute to the greats of rock and roll in the context of a live 1958 broadcast on the fictitious station ( WJKS Where Joy Kills Sorrow ). The Jubilee features music from Elvis Presley\, Buddy Holly\, Roy Orbison and more. It is a celebration of music that changed the world! Join us September 24th at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium\, Mathews High School. \nClick for Tickets & More Information\nPresented by: Concerts by the Bay
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/rock-and-roll-jubilee/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay22@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170929T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170929T190000
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CREATED:20170919T012431Z
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SUMMARY:An Artist's Journey - Reception
DESCRIPTION:Formerly the Emerging Artists show\, An Artist’s Journey is an exhibition that is intended to celebrate the artistic growth of those who have taken classes at the Bay School Community Arts Center. Whether the individual is not yet ready to call themselves an artist or they have already sold several pieces\, every artist has a journey and we want you to share yours with us! \nAnyone who has taken classes at the Bay School is eligible to submit work and the work does not need to have been created within one of our classes. We want to see where your inspiration has led you\, whether that led to taking additional classes elsewhere or simply creating in your home studio. For more information\, or to submit work\, contact Saraya Cheney. \nOpening Reception: Friday September 29th at 5:00pm\nExhibition runs through Oct. 27th \nMore information: https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/an-artists-journey
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/an-artists-journey-reception/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events
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