Letters to Santa (11/29/2023) - Children may send their Letters to Santa Claus to the Gazette-Journal for publication on Dec. 21. We ask that you send us your letters to Santa no later than the… …
DAR meeting (11/29/2023) - The Cricket Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting on Nov. 17 at Kingston Parish, Mathews. Guest speaker Tom Robinson addressed “Russia’s Influence on… …
MCF board members recognized (11/29/2023) - Three retiring Mathews Community Foundation Board members—Carroll “Andy” Jackson, Ron Lambert and Liz Hospodar—were recognized for their service by the MCF board at this month’s meeting. Jackson was the former… …
Christmas Boat Parade Saturday in Mathews (11/29/2023) - The 2023 East River Lighted Christmas Boat Parade will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday in Mathews. The public is invited to view the parade at Williams Wharf Landing, where… …
Empty Bowls to be held at Bay School Dec. 10 (11/29/2023) - The 10th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews. Proceeds will… …
Ashberry named honorary chair of Christmas Blessing Fund (11/29/2023) - Solicitation letters for the Mathews Ruritan Club’s Christmas Blessing Fund will be mailed in early December for this year’s fund drive, according to Charles H. “Sonny” Richardson Jr., chairman of… …
Toy drive (11/29/2023) - Judi Green, at left, and Barbara Read, members of Mathews County administration’s team of employees, display one of the toys being collected by county departments to support local families during… …Ho Ho Bingo to be held in Mathews (11/29/2023) - Mathews senior citizens are invited to participate in Ho Ho Bingo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club at Hudgins. This holiday… …
Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market (11/21/2023) - Vendor Shawn Towne, at left, chats with the Bott family of Hudgins—Korinda, Coral, and Matt, from left—who were perusing the goods at the Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market on the Mathews Court… …Mathews blood drive Dec. 5 (11/21/2023) - An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building, Hudgins. This community blood drive is… …
Events Nov. 23-30 (11/21/2023) - FRIDAY OPEN STUDIO TOUR: The Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour, a self-guided tour of over a dozen artists’ studios, will be held over the next two weekends. Hours are… …
Museum to hold Christmas Bazaar Dec. 8-9 (11/21/2023) - The Mathews Historical Museum, 200 Main Street, Mathews, will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the museum. Vendors will exhibit… …
Poverty workshop held in Mathews (11/21/2023) - Two dozen people representing local agencies and organizations participated in a poverty workshop sponsored by Mathews County Against Poverty and held last Wednesday at Kingston Parish House in Mathews. Facilitated… …
Radio event at Tompkins Cottage (11/21/2023) - The Middle Peninsula Amateur Radio Club set up operations at Tompkins Cottage in Mathews on Saturday to promote the cottage and special historical events in Mathews. During the day, the… …
Court Green dig (11/21/2023) - Archaeologists Jackson Stubbs, right, and Dr. David Brown of DATA Investigations LLC are excavating test units to evaluate the archaeological resources within the Mathews Court Green. The project, funded by… …Toys being collected at Mathews County offices (11/21/2023) - Mathews County offices are collecting toys to support local families during the Christmas season. Donations are being accepted through Dec. 22 at any office in the administration building or at… …
Several community Thanksgiving meals to be held (11/21/2023) - People looking for a meal and fellowship on Thanksgiving Day won’t have to look far, as several community meals are planned in Gloucester and Mathews counties. In Gloucester Although Courthouse… …Offices close through weekend for Thanksgiving holiday (11/21/2023) - All courts and county offices in Gloucester and Mathews will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22, and remain closed throughout the Thanksgiving holiday, reopening for regular hours on Monday.… …
$10+ million makeover of Gwynn’s Island bridge completed quietly (11/21/2023) - With no public fanfare, a $10.7 million makeover of the Milford Haven Bridge, which carries Route 223 traffic over Milford Haven from the Mathews County mainland on Cricket Hill to… …
Veterans Day Dinner (11/21/2023) - Mathews Post 83 of the American Legion held its annual Veterans Day Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the post headquarters in Hudgins on Saturday, Nov. 11. Avery P. Martin received… …Holiday Calendar: Community (11/21/2023) - Thursday, Nov. 23 Turkey trot Mobjack Rowing Association will hold its annual Turkey Trot today, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Williams Wharf. Walk, run or bike from Williams Wharf Landing… …
Tillage Family Lights (11/21/2023) - The Tillage Family Light Show draws huge crowds each Christmas to view the display at 1255 Glebe Road in Mathews. Hours are Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday,… …
Holiday parades (11/21/2023) - Gloucester County’s Christmas and Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. along Main Street, with the tree lighting following. The Mathews County Christmas Parade, “Elf… …
Turkey Trot (11/21/2023) - Mobjack Rowing Association will hold its annual Turkey Trot today, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Williams Wharf Landing. Walk, run or bike from the wharf to Town Point Landing and… …
Sing-Along (11/21/2023) - The Central Village Homemakers will hold its annual Christmas Concert and Sing-Along on Dec. 10 at Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, from 3-4 p.m. Performers include Tyrone Hudgins, Jean Howard… …