‘Talkin’ Terrapins’ topic of next After Hours lecture (8/5/2026) - The College of William & Mary’s Batten School and Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, has announced two upcoming programs. The next After Hours lecture, “Talkin’ Terrapins,” will be… …
Mathews planners to meet Tuesday (8/5/2026) - The Mathews County Planning Commission will have two public hearings during its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the historic courthouse on Court Street. James S. Callis Jr. has requested… …
Middlesex Museum hosts talk on architecture Sunday (8/5/2026) - The Middlesex County Museum will host a program on preserving architecture at 3 p.m. Sunday in the historic courthouse, 877 General Puller Highway, Saluda. Joanna McKnight from the Virginia Department… …Events Aug. 6-13 (8/5/2026) - THURSDAY LIGHT KEEPER TALK: Historian and author Benn Trask, will give a lecture on Mathews lighthouse keepers, including “Fannie M. Salter, the Foremost Lighthouse Keeper from Mathews County,” at 6… …
Performance Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads (8/5/2026) - JD Simo and Luther Dickinson will perform their own version of amplified American roots music at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads, 7709 Flat Iron Road, Gloucester. They will… …CBW poet to be featured on WXGM (8/5/2026) - Local author Loralee Clark will discuss her latest book, “A Harmony in the Key of Trees: A Healing Myth,” at 8 a.m. Monday on WXGM 99.1 FM as part of… …
Wharf to Wharf Swim to be held Aug. 15 (8/5/2026) - Mathews Outdoor Club’s annual Wharf to Wharf Swim is scheduled for next Saturday, Aug. 15 at Williams Wharf on the East River, beginning at 10 a.m. This one-mile, open-water swim… …
Gloucester PRT activities announced; signup is underway (8/5/2026) - The following programs are offered by Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism: FREE FLOW YOGA: Free Flow Yoga classes are being held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in August… …
Marchant Memorial GolfTourney to be held Aug. 28 (8/5/2026) - Golfers are invited to participate in the Dave Marchant Memorial Virginia Veterans Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Piankatank Golf Club in Hartfield. The event is hosted by… …
Two ribbon cuttings today, Friday for new businesses in Gloucester (7/29/2026) - Gloucester Main Street will celebrate the opening of two new businesses with ribbon cuttings this week. York River Jiu-Jitsu, offering classes in this martial art for all ages and skill… …
Coastal Kitchen to celebrate 4th anniversary (7/29/2026) - The Coastal Kitchen restaurant in the York Crossing Shopping Center is holding a four-year anniversary celebration from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. Owner Forest Gary will enter… …
Corn Roast and Watermelon Bash at Gloucester church (7/29/2026) - The third annual Corn Roast and Watermelon Bash will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Gloucester, from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9. The watermelon and charcoal-roasted corn are… …
Gloucester Library to hold insect program Aug. 8 (7/29/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold the insect program, “Butterflies, Beetles and Bugs,” on Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This program is for children in… …
Moose Family Players to present ‘Best School Year Ever’ (7/29/2026) - “The Best School Year Ever,” a comedy by Barbara Robinson, will be presented at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, by the Moose Family Players at the… …Gloucester to celebrate 375th birthday on Sept. 5 (7/29/2026) - Planning is underway for Gloucester Day, Saturday, Sept. 5, a day celebrated by places around the world named Gloucester. Gloucester, Virginia will be the special honoree this year as the… …
GVFRS appreciation dinner Monday (7/29/2026) - The Piankatank Community League will host the semiannual meeting of the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, Inc., and appreciation dinner on Monday evening. These dinners and meetings have been… …
Soft opening Saturday for Battered Badger restaurant (7/29/2026) - The Battered Badger, a local food truck specializing in hot dogs, fries, specialty sandwiches, deep-fried sides and an Irish/Southern drop-off catering menu, will hold a soft opening for its brick-and-mortar… …
National Night Out Tuesday at Mathews High School (7/29/2026) - Mathews County’s National Night Out will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday on the athletic field at Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. Organized by the Mathews County… …
Bluegrass returns to Urbanna Firehouse Saturday (7/29/2026) - Bluegrass music will return to the Urbanna Firehouse this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. According to June Williams, the musicians have had health issues, but are doing much better now. Admission… …
Abingdon Ruritan Fall Seafood Festival to be held Oct. 21 (7/29/2026) - Preparations are underway for this year’s Abingdon Ruritan Club Fall Seafood Festival, which will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, on the festival grounds, located at 8784… …
Yorktown Market Days to celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week (7/29/2026) - Yorktown Market Days will honor the dedicated local farmers who bring home-grown products to the community with a special celebration of National Farmers’ Market Week on Saturday, Aug. 8. A… …Events July 30-Aug. 5 (7/29/2026) - THURSDAY DINE TO DONATE: The Gwynn’s Island Civic League Foundation will hold a Dine to Donate event from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, July 30, at Mathews Grill… …
Gloucester PRT activities announced (7/29/2026) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Glow Paint Class from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Stewart Building, Youth ages 11-17 are invited to create a… …
Grateful Dead tribute Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads (7/29/2026) - Three Grateful Dead tribute bands will participate in the annual Jerry Birthday Celebration beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads, 7709 Flat Iron Road, Gloucester. Doors open at… …
‘An Artist’s Journey’ show opens Friday at Bay School (7/29/2026) - “An Artist’s Journey,” an annual show at the Bay School Community Arts Center that focuses on the student artist, will open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday in the… …