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SUMMARY:Fantasy Trip to Canada @ the Mathews Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Ride the rails\, see the sights\, and feast on the flavors of this amazing country! \nAges 6 – 12 \nLunch will be served. \nReservations: 804.725.5747
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/fantasy-trip-to-canada-the-mathews-memorial-library/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190406T085000
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SUMMARY:Crew Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Regattas take place at Williams Wharf Landing\nAll regattas start at 8:50 AM and end when racing is over\nParking is $10 with a shuttle bus provided for the half-mile journey OR or you may walk\nEntry to the regatta is free\nFood will be available for purchase\nDogs are not allowed on site\n\nDates:\n\nApril 6th\nApril 20th\nMay 4th
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/crew-regatta/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mobjack Rowing":MAILTO:cptomcany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190406T090000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Farmers Market is located on the historic courthouse green in Mathews County\, Virginia. Stroll among the historic village buildings as you shop from local vendors who specialize in fresh organic produce. Each month your senses will come alive from the seasonal array of wholesome fruits and vegetables\, native plants\, baked goods and handcrafted gifts presented at the Farmer’s Market. Be sure to check the calendar for Special Events and Gardening Demonstrations offered on any given Saturday. It is what brings Saturday to life in Mathews! On Holiday Saturdays you will find entertainment and music. It’s all part of the regular fare at the market. Be sure to stop by the Community Tent for refreshments and fellowship provided by a local not-for-profit organization\, where you are sure to meet someone you know. \nMark your calendar for Special Holiday Markets:\nThanksgiving Farmers Market: November 23\, 2019 \nChristmas Farmers Market: December 14\, 2019 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-farmers-market-5/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:The cottage is one of the oldest frame structures in the courthouse area. It contains changing exhibits and a collection of objects reflecting a typical home of the 1800s. The building is named for Christopher Tompkins of Poplar Grove\, a prominent local planter\, merchant\, sea captain and ship owner/builder. A room is dedicated to his daughter\, Capt. Sally Louisa Tompkins\, CSA. Capt. Sally was the first woman to be commissioned an officer in an American army. An excellent example of early Tidewater folk architecture\, distinctive features include beaded beams\, batten doors and wrought iron hardware as well as an unusual door at the turn in the steep stairway. Over the years\, the building has been a mercantile establishment\, a tailor shop\, a cobbler shop\, a tea room and a residence. For much of the twentieth century it was known as the old Miller house. \nThe cottage was bought by the county from a private owner in 1965 and saved from planned demolition by the efforts of a dedicated group which rallied to preserve the historic building. In 1969 it was leased to the historical society for use as a museum and related educational purposes.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-open-3/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190407T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190407T170000
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SUMMARY:SAXsational\, The Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Rob Verdi received his musical training at the Arizona State University School of Music and after a year of teaching junior high band\, Rob relocated to Los Angeles to accept a position with the Entertainment Division of the Walt Disney Company.  His jazz band\, the Side Street Strutters\, entertained guests at Disneyland for 22 years. In 2008\, Rob introduced audiences to Saxophobia\, an exciting show which offered audiences a glimpse at some of the most unusual saxophones every manufactured\, and paid tribute to a handful of legendary artists who contributed to the development of jazz and the popularity of the saxophone. Verdi’s 2013 stage show\, SAXsational\, invited local schools to share the stage with him during formal concert presentations. Rob created SAXsational\, The Next Generation\, which explores a variety of musical styles\, including popular jazz standards of the swing era\, iconic rhythm and blues selections and trendy\, contemporary pop hits.  He currently performs at the Disneyland Resort\, is active in a variety of Los Angeles area musical projects and conducts jazz workshops for the Disney Magic Music Days guest talent program. \nCost: $25 and students are free
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/saxsational-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay@cox.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190414
DTSTAMP:20260514T043555
CREATED:20190308T222831Z
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Keepers Honored in Mathews
DESCRIPTION:Lighthouse Keepers to be Honored\, April 13 in Mathews County\nThe memory of six lighthouse keepers will be kept alive in public ceremonies by members of the Chesapeake Chapter\, United States Lighthouse Society and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Everyone interested is invited  to the graveside ceremonies to be held on April 13. Betty Collins\, Board Member of the Chesapeake Chapter and Event Coordinator of the Mathews USLHS Grave Marker Ceremonies\, states “recognizing lighthouse keepers and the life saving service that they rendered promotes an awareness of lighthouses and maritime history. Through the Chapter Grave Marker Program\, we share the unique stories of Chesapeake Bay area lighthouse keepers while bringing families and communities together to honor the past.” \nThe Keepers to be honored on April 13 in separate graveside ceremonies are: \n*Frank Raymond Lewis who served at 6 lighthouses including those at Stingray Point and Great Wicomico. Keeper Lewis assisted rendering aid to the disabled yacht Red Wing. \n*Nelson Stanley Atherton who served at 4 lighthouses including Smith Point where he was keeper for 21 years. \n *Levi D. Marchant who served at 3 lighthouses for a total of 38 years\, spending 32 years at Stingray Point.   \n*Isaac Foster who commissioned the first three- masted schooner in America\, The Ferrata\, built in 1827 in Mathews County. Foster went on to serve at New Point Comfort and passed away in 1854 while in service working at New Point Comfort. \n*William James Diggs who served at 3 lighthouses including York Spit where he survived the 1933 hurricane by holding on to the station bell. \n*Wesley Foster Ripley who served 6 lighthouses for a total of 35 years. He passed in 1916 while in service at New Point Comfort Lighthouse. \nPlease contact Tom Edwards  at 804 725 5022 or tdedwards141@gmail.com to learn the schedule and locations of the ceremonies. 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/lighthouse-keepers-honored-in-mathews/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Museum\, State Rte 633\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gwynn's Island Civic League":MAILTO:gwynnsislandfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190419T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190419T140000
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SUMMARY:Mathews Maritime Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Maritime Museum will be open every Friday and Saturday 10am to 2pm until September!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-maritime-museum-open/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190420T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190420T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T204358Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews County Community Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kids to collect thousands of Easter eggs right in the heart of Mathews! The event starts at 11am sharp on the Mathews Courthouse Square. The Easter Bunny will be present\, and there will be one golden egg with a prize!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-county-community-easter-egg-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T200000
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SUMMARY:Brad Parks – Visiting Author
DESCRIPTION:Brad Parks recently published book\, “Say Nothing\,” received the People’s Choice Award for Fiction at the 21st Annual Library of Virginia Literacy Awards Celebration honoring Virginia writers. Parks\, a former journalist for the Washington Post and former resident of Middlesex\, has appeared at the library on several occasions to discuss his mysteries\, one of which featured Mathews as the setting for the novel.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/brad-parks-visiting-author/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190427T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190427T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Community Roadside Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Grab your local organization\, church\, non-profit\, family\, and friends to help make Mathews looking cleaner for Spring! There will be 2 Spring Cleanup dates this year. \nPlease let us know if you can attend by filling out the form below: \nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCPTBF6 \nTwo Spring Cleanup Dates are:\nEarth Day\, Mon.\, April 22nd\nMiddle Peninsula Chapter\, Master Naturalists would like your help in cleaning Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve\, and local birding and wildlife trails. \nCommunity Cleanup\, Sat.\, April 27th\, 8am-12pm\nThis is a county-wide cleanup sponsored by the Mathews Visitor and Information Center. \n8am-9am – Check-in\, pick up supplies\, free coffee and donuts from the Visitor Center. Note that all groups must have someone over 18 years old and are responsible for their own transportation. \n9am-12pm – Clean a roadway with your group. Keep count of bags collected and leave our orange trash bags on the side of the road. We will have a list of high priority roads if your group does not have a place in mind. \n12pm – Return supplies\, and come back for a free pizza lunch! \nWe will provide two FREE meals\, and all the equipment you will need: vests\, trash bags\, gloves\, and nets. We recommend you wear long sleeved shirts\, pants\, and waterproof boots.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/spring-community-roadside-cleanup/
LOCATION:Mathews Visitor Center\, 239 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190427T170000
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SUMMARY:Gloucester House and Garden Tour – Historic Garden Week in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester County’s rich history dates from just after the settlement at Jamestown in 1607 and its role during the American Revolution was pivotal. The southern tip of the county’s peninsula extends into the York River and is directly across from Yorktown.  This prime military vantage point is the location of one of our properties\, Little England Farm\, built in 1716.  Visitors will enjoy access to additional private homes and grounds\, including Sweetgrass\, a low-country style home which looks across the Severn River to Warner Hall\, George Washington’s great-great-grandfather’s estate.  Also open is Belvinhem Quay\, which overlooks Timberneck Creek and boasts an extensive art collection.  Abingdon Episcopal Church\, the largest colonial church in Virginia and one of only eight built in the form of a Latin cross\, will be tour headquarters.  All properties are in the town of Hayes. \nHeadquarters at Abingdon Episcopal Church\, 4645 George Washington Memorial Hwy\, Hayes (White Marsh).  Lunches\, tours of the church\, live organ music\, tickets\, and local brochure with map are available on tour day. Abingdon’s Parish House will be open for lunchtime seating and the Abingdon organist will be playing in the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. \n  \nLunches \nNuttall Country Store is offering $12 pre-ordered box lunches available for pickup at tour headquarters.  Pre-order by calling 804-693-3067 or emailing nuttallstore@gmail.com by Friday\, April 19th. You may visit the store on Facebook: Nuttall Store. \nVA Blue Crab is offering $12 pre-ordered box lunches available for pickup at tour headquarters.  Pre-order box lunches by calling 804-694-7990 by Friday\, April 19th.  In addition\, their on-site food truck will serve crab cakes\, crab soup and other crab specialties from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at tour headquarters. You may visit the store on Facebook: VA Blue Crab Co. \nGumbeau’s Catering is offering French-countryside themed food including cheeses\, charcuterie\, French sandwiches such as croque monsieur\, soup and seasonal salads from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Brent & Becky’s Bulbs\, 7900 Daffodil Lane\, Gloucester 23061.  For more information\, please visit the store on Facebook:  Gumbeau’s Catering. \n  \nSpecial Events \nLemonade and cookies are complimentary and served from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Belvinhem Quay.  Take the shuttle from Abingdon Elementary School. \nArt in the Garden will take place at Brent & Becky’s Bulbs from 10 am to 4 pm and will showcase art and garden vendors as well as plein air painters in the garden.  Brent & Becky’s Bulbs is located at 7900 Daffodil Lane\, Gloucester 23072. \nMaster Gardeners Tours are available of Brent & Becky’s Bulb’s Chesapeake-Bay-friendly gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  See address above. \n  \nHosted by the Garden Club of Gloucester \nFor questions please contact \nDurfee Betts\, Chair at (617) 448-3724 or Peggy Montgomery\, Co-Chair at (804) 516-5261 \nGloucester@vagardenweek.org \nGloucester tour details:  https://www.vagardenweek.org/main/tourdetails?id=395 \n  \nAdvance $35\, Day-of-Tour $45 \nTickets include admission to 4 tour locations. \nAdvance purchase at vagardenweek.org  Tickets available locally until April 24th at Angelwing Stationers\, Brent & Becky’s Bulbs\, Little England Mercantile\, and Mathews Visitor Center.  Cash or check only. \nDay-of-tour tickets available only at Headquarters by credit card\, cash or check.  Not sold at tour houses.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gloucester-house-and-garden-tour-historic-garden-week-in-virginia/
LOCATION:Abingdon Episcopal Church\, 4645 George Washington Memorial Hwy\, Hayes\, VA\, 23072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink,History
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