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… …
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… …Toward winter (11/29/2023) - Beautiful flowers remained before the hard frost, and nature sang with eagles and a big moon. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Eagles found a meal in an abandoned osprey… …
Holiday shopping for that special gardener (11/29/2023) - We have just about cleared the refrigerator of Thanksgiving leftovers, so tonight we will eat supper at our favorite Italian restaurant. The last of the turkey and dressing is a… …
Stuffing Christmas stockings (11/29/2023) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons stuffed stockings for Social Services to distribute to children in the community during its meeting on Nov. 14 at Providence… …
Ware River Circle to raffle off dollhouse (11/29/2023) - Among the many attractions at the Ware River Circle’s Open House on Dec. 12 is a chance to win its own Christmas house, raffling off a dollhouse which stands 2½’… …