Peace and beauty (11/9/2022) - Calm weather has mostly prevailed this fall, and the seasons have resisted change, but change is inevitably on the way. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Lantana “Miss Huff” and… …
Native trees provide medicine, nutrition (11/9/2022) - Last Saturday was a glorious fall day, and I had the good fortune to spend the several hours with eight other Gloucester Master Gardeners at beautiful Machicomoco State Park for… …
Birdwatching (11/9/2022) - Members of the Middle Peninsula Bird Club visited Heritage Trail Park in Saluda on Thursday, Oct. 10, for a morning of birdwatching. Eleven species were seen or heard of which… …
‘Dining Delights’ (11/9/2022) - Chef Andre Smith of Commonwealth Senior Living in Gloucester presented his “Dining Delights” at a gathering of Mathews PATH (People Aging in Their Homes) on Oct. 27. He demonstrated preparation… …
Ware River Circle a major donor for CHKD’s new facility (11/9/2022) - Sharon McGlohn, president of the Ware River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons, joined CHKD Stewardship and Donor Relations Director Kathryn Nemeth on Sept. 29 and 30 at a… …
York River King’s Daughters recognized at state convention (11/9/2022) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons recognized several of its members during the state convention held Oct. 29 in Mathews.Dot Daniels, June James and Virginia Walker… …In focus (11/2/2022) - Gloucester’s Beaverdam Reservoir provided feasts for the eyes this week. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Fall colors at Beaverdam headwaters, sent by Dr. Dave Justis. Carole White walked the… …
Are fairies dancing on your lawn? (11/2/2022) - Do you ever walk outside to discover that rings or arcs of white or tan-colored mushrooms have appeared in your lawn overnight? Sometimes the circles or trails of mushrooms are… …
King’s Daughters (11/2/2022) - The Virginia Branch of the International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons held its 124th convention on Saturday at Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. Speakers, above, included Diane Garrison,… …
DAR Day of Service (11/2/2022) - Members of Cricket Hill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated National DAR Day of Service by collecting more than $700 worth of items for Mathews Social Services. Shown here… …
Herb garden (11/2/2022) - The Walter Reed Garden Club planted a bed of herbs at Walter Reed’s Birthplace at Belroi that would have been available in 1852 at the time of his birth. A… …Fall colors (10/26/2022) - Leaves are turning everywhere, and flowers are still making their presence known. We are receiving plenty of nature photos. Please send yours to editor@gazettejournal.net. Red maple at the home of… …
Nature’s October magic (10/26/2022) - For many of us, October is our favorite month. The weather grows cooler, the sky is bright blue, the Hunter’s Moon rises, and the magical, spooky holiday of Halloween occurs.… …
Breast cancer awareness (10/26/2022) - Members of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Susan, dressed in pink on Sunday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer and other cancer survivors and caregivers were recognized.… …It’s truly fall (10/19/2022) - Photographers, please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. We love them. Fall color at Machicomoco State Park gets better every day, said Mary Ross, who sent a number of photos. From… …
Observe your trees in every season (10/19/2022) - The weather last weekend was perfect for a walk in the woods. While we don’t enjoy the same dramatic effects of the changing seasons as the citizens of Virginia counties… …
Homemakers lunch (10/19/2022) - Members of Central Village Homemakers recently visited the Hyco House in Mathews for a tour, briefings on its history followed by lunch. Those attending were, front row from left, Martha… …
Visitor center talk (10/19/2022) - Members of the Mathews County Woman’s Club heard from Mathews County Visitor and Information Center Executive Director Emily Allen on Oct. 10 about all of the changes that will be… …