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SUMMARY:The Boneshakers
DESCRIPTION: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 a few.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-boneshakers/
LOCATION:Flat Iron Crossroads\, Gloucester\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Live Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240803
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SUMMARY:The Adventure Begins @ the Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun with the Mathews Memorial Library’s The Adventure Begins summer programs! \nFrom 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. \n*REGISTRATION FOR TUESDAY\, THURSDAY & FRIDAY EVENTS IS FOR AGES 6-12 ONLY/ WEDNESDAYS FOR AGES 5 & YOUNGER ONLY* \n \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-adventure-begins-the-library/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Library Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T110000
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SUMMARY:248th Anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join the SAR to celebrate the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/248th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cricket-hill/
LOCATION:Morningstar Marinas\, 249 Mill Point Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday/ Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T203000
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CREATED:20240625T181124Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 spots are filled!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/introduction-to-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T200000
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SUMMARY:Movie Night at the Museum: Happy Homes & Fertile Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Historical Museum for a free Movie Night at the Museum!\n\nThis 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 home and surrounding area have a beauty which brings us calmness which most of us really appreciate.”\n\nThe showing is free and open to the public. A lot has changed in Mathews since 1999\, and everything that you want and need to know about Mathews is in this film! Doors open at 6:00\, welcome/remarks at 6:15\, showtime is 6:30.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/move-night-at-the-museum-happy-homes-fertile-farms/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T153000
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SUMMARY:Row the Chesapeake
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the best of Mathews County waterways!\n \nOn Saturday July 13\, 2024\, Mathews Land Conservancy and Mobjack Rowing Association host “Row the Chesapeake”.\nRowers 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 waterways and raise awareness of the efforts being put into the growth and potential of Williams Wharf Landing.”\n\n\nThe event centers around a 16-mile journey across the Chesapeake Bay starting from Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore and ending at the historic Williams Wharf Landing on the East River in Mathews.  Williams Wharf Landing is a  public access waterfront site owned and operated by Mathews Land Conservancy (MLC). MLC was formed in 1994 to protect the site from destructive industrial use and to return this pristine section of the Mobjack Bay back to the community. MLC’s mission is to preserve and protect waterway access for public use\, benefit\, and education.\n\n\nJoining the event as keynote speakers will be Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman and Joel Dunn\, CEO of the Chesapeake Conservancy.  Wittman is Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Caucus\, Co-Chair of the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Caucus\, and author of Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act (2015).  Dunn leads Chesapeake Conservancy’s efforts to increase public access for everyone and strengthen the connection between people and the Chesapeake Bay watershed to promote a greater appreciation for the need to conserve the Chesapeake’s landscapes and special places.\n\n\nWilliams Wharf Landing and Mobjack Rowing are near and dear to Muffelman’s heart – it is where he learned to row in 1995. His rowing career continued at Dartmouth College and then with the US National Team (2005-2010). He won gold at the 2008 World Rowing Championships. Muffelman is now the Business Manager for HUDSON Boat Works\, USA.\n\n\nJames Dietz is a professional rower who works for HYDROW\, a Live Outdoor Reality workout company that brings video of outdoor\, on-water rowing to members in their home.  James has represented the United States in many competitions and has finished top 6 in the Olympic Trials on multiple occasions.\nPremier rowing manufacturer HUDSON Boat Works will be providing two newly designed one-man open water rowing shells for the event. The HUDSON Coastal SHARK has a dynamic and durable design for the rower who wants to explore larger bodies of water than in the traditional flat-water sport.\n\n\nLocated at Williams Wharf Landing is the Owens Maritime Center which is designed to be the preeminent waterway access\, education\, and events center in the region\, combining its natural ecology with stunning East River views and providing an exceptional venue for rowing. Once completed\, the building will house education and research facilities\, an elegant indoor/outdoor event space with catering kitchen\, and training facilities for local\, regional\, and national crew and water-based activity teams.  Mathews Land Conservancy relies solely on private donations\, grants\, and use fees for general operations as well as maintenance\, improvements\, and project construction.\n\n\nThe public is invited to celebrate the final leg of the journey up the East River.  Williams Wharf Landing will be open to the public at 3:30pm on Saturday July 13\, 2024 and we expect the rowers to cross the finish line about 4:30pm. After brief comments from our dignitaries and guests\, all are welcome to enjoy food from local food trucks Creekside Catering and Backwoods BBQ\, and music from Last Minute Grass.\n\n\nOpportunities are available for information booth space – please reach out to Gwen DeForge\, Operations Manager for more information. For more information\, please call 804.725.9685 or email usat info@mathewslandconservancy.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/row-the-chesapeake/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T213000
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SUMMARY:The Deloreans
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-delores/
LOCATION:Flat Iron Crossroads\, Gloucester\, VA\, 23109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T160000
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SUMMARY:Shopping\, Sizzle & Squeeze at ETC. Vintage
DESCRIPTION:Join ETC. Vintage for a Second Sunday event full of shopping\, sizzle and squeeze! \nEdgar’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!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/shopping-sizzle-squeeze-at-etc-vintage/
LOCATION:Etc. Vintage\, 2066 Buckley Hall Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Food & Drink,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T180000
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SUMMARY:CERT Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nLight refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/cert-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Mathews County Court Complex\, 10622 Buckley Hall Road Suite A\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
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SUMMARY:Soothin' Summer Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Memorial Library for the Soothin’ Summer Sounds of the Virginia SymphonyOrchestra’s Brass Quintet\, featuring: Jeremy Garnett on trumpet\, Mark Nixon\, on trumpet\, Hirofumi Tanaka on French horn\, Tanner Antonetti on trombone\, and Peter DuBeau on tuba.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/soothin-summer-sounds-2/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Library Events,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T213000
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SUMMARY:Donk's Theater's Sounds of Summer
DESCRIPTION:SOUNDS OF SUMMER (Special Tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett) – There is nothing better than the music of the summer!  Don your flip flops and come enjoy the best country and rock beach music with a special tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/donks-theaters-sounds-of-summer/
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="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727
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SUMMARY:The Adventure Begins: C2K Camp Week
DESCRIPTION:Join the Coalition4Kids in their summer camp at the Mathews Memorial Library and the Bay School Community Arts Center\, for ages 6-12! This free camp runs from 10 am – 4 pm daily\, and starts each day with activities at the Library\, before heading to the Bay School for the afternoon after lunch! Register by July 5th at the library!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-adventure-beginsl-c2k-camp-week/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,Library Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T111500
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SUMMARY:July Gardening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mathews Gardening Group \nCome join us at the next Monthly Meeting! \nMeeting Notice \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024\, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM \nWhere: Mathews County Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Main Office: (804) 725-7196 10494 Buckley Hall Road Suite B\, Mathews\, VA 23109 \nSpeaker & Topic: Pamela Darney\, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist  \nSeed Saving Strategies: When & How to Start! \nBONUS: SEED SWAP – BRING YOUR SEEDS TO EXCHANGE WITH OTHERS \nAbout Seed Saving: The practical understanding and value of saving seeds. Which seeds can be saved – how and when to do it? Which seeds are easier to save? What is scarification and stratification? Pamela will discuss her successes and failures in saving seeds and asks that you share your seed saving history with the group too. Why is seed saving so important? Saving seeds allows you to select for particular characteristics you might like to cultivate by selecting fruits or plants to harvest with those same traits. You can choose seeds with the best tasting\, largest\, earliest ripening fruits to save that would ensure these same qualities in the next generation. And it can save you money! \nAbout Pamela Darney: \nBrief Bio \nPamela is a Master Gardener\, class of 2022\, and then completed the Master Naturalist course in August of 2023 and has been a constant friend to the Mathews Gardening Group.  She is also a rookie Oyster Gardener – growing both the diploid and triploid varieties in the York River.  She has been keeping bees since 2020 and is fascinated by the hive mentality\, the life cycle of the honeybee (different for the queen\, worker\, and drone)\, and their dedication to the caring of the Queen.  \nPamela recently retired from full time work and has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and an MBA with a concentration in Finance. She is focusing on herbs\, dahlias\, and native plants – all which support providing food for the bees. \nStay afterwards for continued Q&A with the speaker. \nParking Notice – Members with mobility challenges please park near the Extension office entry beyond the lots halfway point. For others\, there is ample parking at the nearby Chesapeake Bank on the right of the building and parking at the lot to the left of the building. Thank you.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/july-gardening-meeting/
LOCATION:Virginia Cooperative Extension Office Mathews\, 10494 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T160000
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SUMMARY:4th Sunday at ETC. Vintage
DESCRIPTION:Join ETC. Vintage for a day of shopping\, plus sweets from SeaSalt!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/4th-sunday-at-etc-vintage/
LOCATION:Etc. Vintage\, 2066 Buckley Hall Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Shopping
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