THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 18, in the Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. HOMEMADE: Mathews Memorial Library will have Homemade for the Holidays from 2-3 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 18, at the library on Main Street. There will be a prize for the best homemade cookie. SUPERVISORS: The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Dec. 18, in the historic courthouse on Court Street. A public hearing will be held on a proposed $1.134 million increase in the 2026 budget. SATURDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Central United Methodist Church will offer Breakfast with Santa from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at 121 Church Street, Mathews. RSVP by calling 804-694-0509. BLENDING TEA: A Tea Blending Workshop will be held at noon Saturday at Arts on Main in Gloucester. Instructor Lori Whitmore will show participants how to pair flavors, steep a perfect cup, and explore the heal...