ABBA tribute band to perform at Lancaster Elementary (10/9/2024) - Try not to think of the words to “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance” or any of the other hits of the Swedish band ABBA. Difficult, right? It will… …
‘The History of Women Pilots’ (10/9/2024) - Aviation pioneer and author Mary Shipko of Gloucester will present “The History of Women Pilots and How They Changed the Airlines” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the… …
Couple to discuss photos at aeronautical society meeting (10/9/2024) - Linda and David Grow will share their aerial photos of the Mathews County area, along with vintage photos of the same scenes, at the next meeting of the Northern Neck-Middle… …
Bluegrass show Saturday in Urbanna (10/9/2024) - The Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary will hold its last bluegrass show of the season on Saturday at the Urbanna firehouse, 330 Virginia Street. The Waterview Bluegrass Band and… …
Tickets available for ‘Shuckin’ on the Lancaster Green’ fundraiser (10/9/2024) - Tickets for the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society’s ninth annual “Shuckin’ on the Lancaster Green” Oyster Roast fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 9, remain on sale. The ticket price, which includes all… …
Battle of Hook memorial to be dedicated Oct. 18 (10/2/2024) - A memorial to the French soldiers who fought and died for American independence at the 1781 Battle of the Hook will be dedicated on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 18… …
Harmful Waste Collection to be held Oct. 19 (10/2/2024) - Gloucester County’s Household Harmful Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hayes Convenience Center, located on Guinea Road. At this… …
Clean Gloucester Day is Oct. 12 (10/2/2024) - The fall installation of Clean Gloucester Day will be held by Gloucester Clean Community from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 12, throughout the county. Volunteers are encouraged to… …
Coming Events (10/2/2024) - THURSDAY BEE CITY: The Gloucester County Bee City USA Committee will meet at 5 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Stewart Building program room, 6382 Main Street, Gloucester. DUCKS… …
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday in Gloucester (10/2/2024) - The 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s-Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck will be held on Saturday, starting from Botetourt Elementary School, 6361 Main Street, Gloucester. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., the… …
Quilt show and sale opens Saturday (10/2/2024) - An exhibit of 30 quilts from the same family opens this Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Mathews Museum, located at 200 Main Street in Mathews Court House. “Threads of Our… …
Free online suicide prevention training offered (10/2/2024) - The Prevention, Health and Wellness Division of Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Behavioral Health will hold a free online training later this month for those wanting to learn how to help someone… …
What’s happening? (10/2/2024) - Fun fall events in our neighborhood THURSDAY, OCT. 3 BATTLE OF THE HOOK: The 243rd anniversary of Gloucester’s Battle of the Hook will be commemorated today at Abingdon Park. SMART… …
‘Bulb Basics’ class Saturday at Brent and Becky’s (10/2/2024) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Ware Neck, offers a class in “Bulb Basics” on Saturday at 10 a.m. The class will offer “everything you need to know about planting and nurturing… …
Chamber concert Friday at Timberneck (9/25/2024) - The Courthouse Chamber Orchestra will present a concert of chamber music Friday at Timberneck in Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. The concert is indoors. Admission is $15 for adults, free for… …
Shawnee camp in Yorktown this weekend (9/25/2024) - The American Revolution Museum, 200 Water Street, Yorktown, will host a Shawnee Encampment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s… …
Genealogy workshops at library next month (9/25/2024) - October is National Family History Month, and Mathews Memorial Library is presenting a free four-part workshop series to help individuals effectively research and compile their family history. The workshops will… …Registration opens for Mathews parade entries (9/25/2024) - Registration is now open for Mathews County’s annual Christmas Parade, to be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, in downtown Mathews, beginning at Thomas Hunter Middle School and… …
Cats, dogs to be vaccinated Oct. 12 (9/25/2024) - Gloucester County Animal Control will be partnering with Three Rivers Health District and the Gloucester Veterinary Hospital to hold a rabies clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.… …
Guinea Jubilee celebrates 43rd year (9/25/2024) - The 43rd annual Guinea Jubilee will be held Friday and Saturday at 8784 Guinea Road in Hayes, rain or shine. The festival opens Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. with arts… …
County board meets Tuesday (9/25/2024) - The Gloucester Board of Supervisors will have its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 in the Colonial Courthouse at 6 p.m. Scheduled presentations for the evening are an Open Broadband update… …
Events Sept. 26-Oct. 3 (9/25/2024) - THURSDAY VA250: The Mathews County VA250 Committee will meet at 3 o’clock today, Thursday, Sept. 26, at Mathews Memorial Library. BLACK PATRIOTS: A talk on “Forgotten Black Patriots, Loyalists, and… …
NAACP chapter to mark 80 years at dinner (9/25/2024) - The Mathews Branch of the NAACP will celebrate its 80th anniversary at its annual Freedom Fund Dinner, to be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Church of… …
Widows group meets October 7 (9/25/2024) - Widows of Gloucester and Mathews will meet from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 in the Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. A notice said attire is casual, and to “come… …
Library announces upcoming programs (9/25/2024) - The Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold a pair of programs next month. Underside of History will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, beginning at 6 p.m.… …