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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
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SUMMARY:Mathews Market Days 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-market-days-50th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Community Events,Food & Drink,Live Music,Outdoor,Shopping,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Market Days Committee":MAILTO:mathewsmarketdays@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T172253Z
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SUMMARY:September's 2nd Sunday!
DESCRIPTION:Second Sunday at ETC. Vintage\, with On the Flip Side food truck!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/septembers-2nd-sunday/
LOCATION:Etc. Vintage\, 2066 Buckley Hall Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T190000
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SUMMARY:Knights of Columbus 15th Annual Italian Feast
DESCRIPTION:The Knights of Columbus\, Council 11210 will host its 15th Italian Feast on Saturday\, September 14\, 2024 at the Church of the Visitation on Rt. 33 in Topping. Seating is at 5:00PM. The dinner will include home-made meatballs\, made with pork\, beef and veal\, Italian sweet sausages\, homemade sauce and Penne pasta. Fresh Italian bread\, salad and hand grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese will top off the food menu. Home-made desserts will complete the feast. Red and White wine\, coffee and tea will complement the meal. \nReservations are required and tickets are priced at $35.00 per adult\, $5.00 for children under 12\, and kids under 5 years old are free. Take outs will be available by pre-order. \nPlease call 804-725-1656 or 804-776-0078 by Saturday\, September 7th for reservations.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/knights-of-columbus-15th-annual-italian-feast/
LOCATION:Church of the Visitation\, 8462 General Puller Highway\, Topping\, VA\, 23169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T180000
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CREATED:20240613T144300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T144614Z
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SUMMARY:Concerts by the Bay: The Alter Eagles
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor over a decade\, The Alter Eagles have been astonishing audiences across the United States with their inspiring tribute to the number one selling band of all time in North America.  Having performed over 1000 shows makes them one of the most prolific tribute acts today.  Alter Eagles is comprised of 6 versatile vocalists who each play multiple instruments during the show. AlterEagles perform the entire repertoire of Eagles tracks. From tasteful country rock with full harmonies to hard-rocking numbers\, they showcase the Eagles’ trademark dueling electric guitars. Whether it’s an outdoor show with 20\,000 singing fans or an intimate venue with 100 “Friends of the Band\,” Alter Eagles make every performance exciting and memorable.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/concerts-by-the-bay-the-alter-eagles/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay22@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
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CREATED:20240811T002642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T002642Z
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SUMMARY:MLC's Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION: A Long-Awaited Update to the ‘State of the York’ Report!  \npresented by  \nCIRSE GONZALEZ  \nCirse Gonzalez\, Coastal Training Program Coordinator of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science will guide attendees through the recently completed update to the “State of the York” report – the first of its kind since 2002! The report provides an overview of various components of the York River and its watershed (including water quality/ecosystem health\, harmful algal blooms\, fisheries status\, and more)\, and event attendees will be among the first members of the public to get a glimpse at its findings.  \nFree and open to the public!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mlcs-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@mathewslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T193000
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CREATED:20240625T184139Z
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SUMMARY:Donk's Theater's Oldies Show (70s/80s)
DESCRIPTION:OLDIES SHOW (70’s/80’s) – There are just too many great songs to do only one Oldies show\, so this show will AGAIN take you back in time to the “good ol’ days” of country and rock and roll from the decades of the 70’s and 80’s!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/donks-theaters-oldies-show-70s-80s/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Black Patriots\, Loyalists\, and Women
DESCRIPTION:Discover the mostly forgotten history of free and enslaved African Americans during the American Revolution. Learn about the events in 1775 that led Virginia Governor Dunmore to issue a proclamation freeing enslaved people owned by patriots in exchange for joining the British troops. \nWhy did enslaved people risk their lives for freedom in places like Gwynn’s Island\, in Mathews County? Discover the legacies of free and enslaved people who supported both the American and British causes. \nJoin speaker Harvey Bikari\, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Curator of Black History and Culture \nFree and open to the public\, refreshments will be served
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/forgotten-black-patriots-loyalists-and-women/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History,Library Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T220000
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CREATED:20240822T154035Z
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SUMMARY:Magical Musical Gala
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Gala and Art Auction is a tribute to the power of music in our lives and its impact on creativity and imagination. The theme is the Magical Musical Gala\, and the event will be held Saturday evening\, September 28 at the historic estate of Auburn\, currently owned by Claude and Lynn Hornsby and once the vacation home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. \nStarting at 5:00 pm\, there will be a special reception in Auburn’s boxwood garden for attending members. While strolling the garden to the sounds of a string quartet\, members can enjoy a signature cocktail created for the event and an array of delicious appetizers. Each member also will be given a specially created party favor to express our appreciation for their continuing support. \nAlways one of the Bay School’s most popular and well-attended events\, the evening will be filled with fun and creativity\, decadent food\, raffles\, both silent and live auctions\, and MUSIC! \nDon’t miss this fun-filled community event\, so get your tickets now! \nYou ay also become a sponsor of this exciting event that supports the Education and Outreach Programs of The Bay School.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/magical-musical-gala/
LOCATION:The Historic Estate of Auburn\, 11 Old Auburn Road\, North\, 23128
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T091754
CREATED:20240929T194041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T194041Z
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SUMMARY:Ruritan Fish Fry
DESCRIPTION:Join the Piankatank Ruritan Club for a fish fry- for only $20 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under (5 and under free!)\, get fried fish\, hush puppies\, Cole slaw\, baked beans\, hamburgers\, hot dogs\, desserts\, drinks! \nTake out starting at 4 pm\, meal from 5-7 pm. \nTickets available at the door\, or at MCVIC!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/ruritan-fish-fry/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piankatank Ruritan Club":MAILTO:timothy.roscher@voyafa.com
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