Events May 21-28 (5/20/2026) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, May 21, in the Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. SUPERVISORS: The Mathews… …
MCF grant funds projects at Mathews Museum (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Museum will be using its $10,000 grant from the Mathews Community Foundation for a number of historical and educational programs and exhibits, including “One Hundred Hours Beneath the… …
Ruritan anniversary (5/20/2026) - The 98th anniversary of Ruritan National Inc., was observed on Saturday at Holland, Virginia. The observance was held at the monument across from the site where the Holland Ruritan Club… …
Ruritan Sunday (5/20/2026) - Thirteen Abingdon Ruritan Club members celebrated Ruritan Sunday on May 17 at First Morning Star Baptist Church in Bena. The church pastor and church members welcomed Abingdon Ruritan Club members… …Mild dead zone is expected for bay this summer (5/20/2026) - Scientists at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS, FlowWest and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science announced Tuesday that the Chesapeake Bay’s annual “dead zone” is expected… …
Wood dinghy available for purchase at MMF (5/20/2026) - An eight-foot all-wood dinghy with exceptional provenance has been given to the Mathews Maritime Foundation, which supports the Mathews Maritime Museum and the Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop through the sale… …
VA250 concert (5/20/2026) - The Courthouse Community Orchestra, led by Staff Sergeant Jarret Kocan, gave a concert of the music of America on Friday night at Mathews High School. The free concert was sponsored… …Mathews BOS holds closed meeting on litigation issues (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Board of Supervisors had a special closed session meeting on Monday, May 11 on matters pertaining to the ongoing Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill litigation. No action… …
Rotary grant will fund seven water stations in Mathews (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club was recently awarded a $47,735 Global Grant, the first such grant ever given by Rotary International’s Strategic Water Alliance to a Rotary Club in the United… …
Avalon Center to hold June 3 town hall meeting (5/20/2026) - The Avalon Center, an organization that works to end domestic and sexual violence, will hold a community response town hall on Families, Youth & Prevention at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday,… …VACo to meet next week (5/20/2026) - The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) will hold its Region 2 meeting on Wednesday, May 27, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Freight Shed, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. At this… …
Library to hold butterfly craft June 4 (5/20/2026) - Make a rustic monarch butterfly wall art at Gloucester County Public Library’s Main Street Center location on June 4, beginning at 6 p.m. Registration opens today. For adults 18 and… …
Gloucester’s newest mural (5/20/2026) - Muralist Michael Rosato, the artist who created the striking T.C. Walker mural in 2020 in Gloucester Court House, is back in town creating another work of public art at the… …
350+ cyclists take part in Tour de Chesapeake (5/20/2026) - Under beautiful sunny skies in Mathews County on Saturday, just over 350 cyclists from up and down the East Coast and beyond came to ride for the 27th annual Tour… …
Memorial Day service Sunday in Gloucester (5/20/2026) - American Legion Post 75, Gloucester, will hold its Memorial Day observance from 3-5 p.m. Sunday on the steps of the Gloucester courthouse on Justice Drive. The public is invited to… …Gloucester County supervisors review public utilities concerns (5/20/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors reviewed concerns relating to public utilities Tuesday night in the colonial courthouse. Director of Public Utilities Katey Legg delivered the presentation. The county has… …
Offices close Monday for Memorial Day (5/20/2026) - All post offices, courts, county offices, schools, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.… …
Mathews BOS to meet tonight (5/20/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors has two meetings coming up, the regular monthly meeting at 6 o’clock this evening, Thursday, May 21, in the historic courthouse on Court Street,… …
Gloucester Parks and Rec news (5/20/2026) - BELLY DANCE CLASS: A beginner belly dance class for ages 16 and older (with a new drop-in option) is being held from 7-8 p.m. on Mondays through June 29 at… …
Harris receives ‘thank you’ letter from President Trump (5/20/2026) - Larry D. Harris of Newport News, a native of Mathews County, recently received a letter from President Donald Trump thanking him for a gift and prayers. Harris, a poet and… …
Dermyer remembered at memorial service (5/20/2026) - Virginia State Police Trooper Chad P. Dermyer from Gloucester, who was killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, was one of the troopers receiving a special tribute during… …Gloucester Library announces upcoming adult programs (5/13/2026) - Upcoming programs for adults 18 and older at the Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, include the following: Author Patti Procopi will talk about the challenges she faced while… …
Events May 14-21 (5/13/2026) - THURSDAY DAFFODILS: The Gloucester Daffodil Club will meet at 4 o’clock this afternoon, Thursday, May 14, at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester. TOURISM: The Gloucester Tourism Advisory Committee will meet… …
Legion to hold community breakfast Sunday (5/13/2026) - American Legion Post 75, Gloucester, will hold its monthly community breakfast from 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday at the post building at 5849 American Legion Way, off Route 17. The breakfast is… …
Gloucester Republicans to meet May 26 (5/13/2026) - The Gloucester County Republican Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at the IDK Raw Bar and Grill, 4329 George Washington Memorial Highway. For more information about… …