Mistletoe and the warming planet (1/10/2024) - A question or comment from a reader or other curious person always excites my interest. I enjoy learning new information and writing about what I have learned. Most questions I… …
Presentation on use of native plants to stabilize shoreline (1/10/2024) - Shoreline stabilization is a major concern for those who live and own property on the water, including those who live in what is essentially a peninsula in Mathews County. The… …
New member (1/10/2024) - The York Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons met on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Bethany United Methodist Church in Gloucester Point, welcoming new member Shantana Stewart, second from left.… …Virginia Wildlife Grant Program open for applications (1/10/2024) - The Virginia Wildlife Grant Program is open for applications to connect people to the outdoors. Operated by the Department of Wildlife Resources, the grant program is designed for “Organizations that… …
York River Garden Club to hold talk Jan. 11 (1/3/2024) - The York River Garden Club will host a talk by Rick Stanley, arborist and safety and compliance manager with Xylem Tree Experts, at 10 a.m. next Thursday, Jan. 11, at… …
New Year’s medley (1/3/2024) - Two more images of Christmas, and its on to 2024. We are grateful that our readers continue to keep this corner of the Gazette-Journal well-stocked. Please send your photos to… …
Gloucester PRT holds ‘It’s My Day’ on Jan. 17 (1/3/2024) - Looking for the time and space to get that special craft project done? Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has an idea for you. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, Gloucester PRT will… …
DAR Christmas party (1/3/2024) - The Augustine Warner chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Christmas party at the York River Oyster Company Coastal Bar and Grill, Gloucester Point, on Dec.… …
Learn to identify deciduous trees in winter (1/3/2024) - Gloucester is a rural county with a lot of woodland. Many of us live on and care for several acres of combined woods, open fields, and water frontage. Some residents… …
Central Village Homemakers (1/3/2024) - Officers of the Central Village Homemakers were installed by Phyllis Hudgins, at left, during the annual Christmas luncheon, held on Dec. 6 at Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. Serving for… …
Decor and more (12/27/2023) - The leaves have left the trees, but look around: the season is providing many spots of beautiful color. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Paula Johnson of Port Haywood has… …Shop for bright flowers in winter (12/27/2023) - This is written at the Winter Solstice, and as much as I enjoy all of the winter holidays and celebrations, I can’t help but think ahead to January and February… …
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… …