MVFD to hold lighted boat parade Dec. 6 (11/25/2025) - The 2025 East River Lighted Christmas Boat Parade, sponsored by the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m. In case of inclement weather,… …
Mathews Library to celebrate holidays with 5 programs (11/25/2025) - Mathews Memorial Library, Main Street, has five holiday-themed programs on the horizon. Join the library on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m. to “Deck the Halls.” Help decorate seven trees… …
Holiday Open House (11/25/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society will hold its annual Holiday Open House & Bake Sale from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Shown are GMHS volunteers Donna and Bruce Hoyt dressed… …
Gloucester Library gears up for month-long holiday fun (11/25/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library has several holiday-themed activities planned for the month of December, all at its Main Street Center location. On Dec. 4, children in kindergarten through fifth grade… …
Andrews to hold 35th annual community memorial service on Dec. 7 (11/25/2025) - Since 1991, Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory has held a Candlelight Memorial Service for the community each December. The funeral home, which is located in the Gloucester Court House area,… …
Christmas at Ware to be held Dec. 13 (11/25/2025) - This year’s Christmas at Ware market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Gloucester church. Those attending are… …
Pet parade (11/25/2025) - Local pets are wanted to participate in the 2025 Mathews Christmas Parade, “Jingle on the Bay,” on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 1 p.m. Pets and their owners are asked… …
Lighted boat parade (11/25/2025) - The third annual Horn Harbor Lighted Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13. Participants will gather at Horn Harbor Marina, Port Haywood, at 5:30 p.m. and head as… …Daffodil Festival offering Anchored In Tradition sails in April (11/24/2025) - If you’re looking for that special gift this holiday season, instead of trying to find the perfect “thing,” perhaps you should consider a one-of-a-kind experience. Gloucester Daffodil Festival coordinator Deborah… …
Gloucester Ruritans (11/19/2025) - Gloucester Ruritan Club president Henry Thompson, right, presents member Jo Hurd the club mug for her presentation at the October meeting held at Anna’s Italian Pizza Restaurant. Hurd talked about… …
Planners to consider changes to short-term vacation rental rules (11/19/2025) - The Mathews County Planning Commission, meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, voted unanimously to hold a public hearing next month on proposed changes to the county’s special regulations for short-term vacation… …
Library to hold children’s navigation program Nov. 29 (11/19/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold the program, “Learning to Navigate the Great Outdoors,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, for children in second to fifth… …
Events Nov. 20-27 (11/19/2025) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester County Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Department of Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane. SUPERVISORS:… …
Video of Cecil Wray Page to be shown at Genealogical Society meeting (11/19/2025) - The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the community room of Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. This month’s meeting will feature a video of… …
Blood drive to be held Dec. 2 (11/19/2025) - The next Mathews community blood drive will be held from 12:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins. American Legion Post 83 and the… …
GUEST in need of host sites for winter shelter (11/19/2025) - “We’re anticipating bigger numbers this winter.” Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST) Executive Director Michelle Wells is gearing up for a long winter with more people in need of night… …
RFM raffle raises $6,220 for family of Gloucester waterman (11/19/2025) - Proceeds of $6,220 will be donated to a Gloucester waterman’s family after a raffle sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum came to a close. Mike Fontaine donated a large framed… …
New and 60-year members (11/19/2025) - At its November meeting, the Abingdon Ruritan Club welcomed a new member and also paid tribute to a 60-year member with perfect attendance. Above, Robyn Sweet is welcomed as a… …Advent program begins Nov. 30 at Bethlehem UMC (11/19/2025) - Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bena, will offer Voices of Advent, a Bible study program focused on Advent, at 9:30 a.m. over the four Sundays of the season: Nov. 30 and… …
Memorial dedication (11/19/2025) - A dedication for Guinea Heritage Association’s new Watermen’s Memorial in front of Buck’s Store Museum in Bena was held Sunday afternoon. The memorial, which features a ship’s wheel and anchor,… …
Chicken and fish fry (11/19/2025) - The Legacy for Gloucester Citizens held a chicken and fish fry fundraiser on Nov. 8 at The First United Baptist Church, Gloucester. Proceeds supported local community organizations including the Avalon… …
K9 handlers (11/19/2025) - At the Abingdon Ruritan Club’s November meeting, members were treated to a program about the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office K9 program. K9 Lycan was accompanied by Lt. Kevin Shifflet, supervisor… …
Mathews farmers donate to food pantries (11/19/2025) - Farmers Mark Zamanian of Blessed Harmony Farms in Cobbs Creek and Christian Brown of Mush Love mushroom farm in Mathews visited a sweet potato farm in Farnham recently and gleaned… …Hearing tonight on telecommunications CUP request (11/19/2025) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a request for a conditional use permit during the regular monthly meeting beginning at 6 o’clock this evening,… …
Ho Ho Bingo to be held Dec. 9 (11/19/2025) - Mathews Triad’s annual holiday event for senior citizens, Ho Ho Bingo, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club at… …