NARFE Christmas party (12/27/2023) - Members of Chapter 1757 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) recently held its Christmas party at Olivia’s on Main, Gloucester. Among those celebrating the holiday were, from… …
Seasonal sights (12/20/2023) - Everything, even the plants, seems to illustrate the holidays this week. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Four hollies, Ilex vomitoria Yaupon hollies, from Alexander Wilson of Moon, from left,… …Is the garden asleep? (12/20/2023) - Most of you will read this column on December 21, the day of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. In 2014, I had written:… …
The welcomed surprise (12/20/2023) - (A work of fiction) As the crystalline snowflakes danced in the crisp winter air, a devoted young father and devoted military man, Sergeant Armando C. James, returned home for Christmas… …
Several hikes planned at Beaverdam (12/13/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is encouraging residents to come out and hike the nature trails at Beaverdam Park, with three organized hikes planned for the coming weeks, beginning with… …
Decor,and more (12/13/2023) - We are hoping to receive for our next two papers many photos of people’s home decorations (indoor and out). ‘Tis the season! Please enjoy these views and send your photos… …
York River Circle (12/13/2023) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons met at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester Court House, on Dec. 5 for the group’s annual Christmas Luncheon. Those attending… …
Veterans Day speaker (12/13/2023) - Rick Ward of Gloucester was the Veterans Day guest speaker at the Five Rivers Woman’s Club luncheon, held at Olivia’s in the Village on Nov. 13. A member of the… …The empty-nest holidays (12/13/2023) - Last week, I spoke with a friend about Christmas and asked if her children would be home for the holidays. Her son graduated from college last spring and is currently… …
NAMI Family-to-Family course begins Jan. 10 (12/13/2023) - NAMI’s Family-to-Family Education Program will be offered at 6 p.m. online every Tuesday for eight weeks beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 10. It is free of charge. Sponsored by the Mid-Tidewater… …
Sustainable tips for winter (12/13/2023) - The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail has provided several tips to make the winter season more sustainable for the Chesapeake Bay watershed: . —Do not rake fallen leaves… …
Atmosphere (12/6/2023) - We weren’t able to see much through the weekend fog, but up close, the flowers are lovely. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Beautiful foggy sunset on the East River,… …Prevent a holiday visit to the vet (12/6/2023) - In 2014, I wrote about Shaddow, our rambunctious 18-month-old tuxedo cat and our concerns about his safety at Christmas time. I worried that he would eat something harmful or knock… …
Main Street beautification (12/6/2023) - Members of the Gloucester Daffodil Club, along with a couple of employees from Hampton University, spent last Thursday planting daffodil bulbs to adorn the front of the T.C. Walker House… …
Christmas wreaths (12/6/2023) - Members of the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews made Christmas wreaths Friday for residents of Sanders Assisted Living in Gloucester. Taking part were, from left, Beth Tripp, Marianne Bowles,… …
Bird Club visit (12/6/2023) - Members of the Middle Peninsula Bird Club visited Captain Sinclair’s Recreational Area in the Naxera area of Gloucester on Nov. 7. They observed birds and waterfowl from the new pier… …