Local family history to be presented at Gloucester Genealogical Society meeting (5/15/2024) - The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia will meet on Monday, June 3, in Gloucester Library’s community room, beginning at 10 a.m. The public is invited. The program, “History & Genealogy… …Legionnaires to hold community breakfast Sunday (5/15/2024) - American Legion Post 75, Gloucester, will hold its monthly community breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the post headquarters off Route 17, south of Gloucester Court House.… …
History program recounts final days of Civil War (5/15/2024) - In a first-person history program later this month, author and National Park Service historian Patrick Schroeder will portray former sheriff and Appomattox County clerk George Peers, who will recount the… …Point Baptist to host Craft-A-Palooza on June 1 (5/15/2024) - The Virginia Peninsula Area Team for Operation Christmas Child invites the public to Craft-A-Palooza 2024, which will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at Gloucester Point Baptist… …
Library to close several days as renovations wrap up (5/8/2024) - As renovations to the Gloucester Library, Main Street Center branch, are expected to be completed by May 31, the building will be required to be closed to the public for… …
Rabies clinic set for May 18 at GHS (5/8/2024) - A drive-up rabies clinic for dogs only will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, in the Gloucester High School parking lot. Sponsored by Gloucester County Animal Control,… …
‘Birds of Prey’ library program at Ark Park Saturday (5/8/2024) - Gloucester County Public Library will host a “Birds of Prey” program at Ark Park at 11 a.m. Saturday. Earthquest, a conservation education nonprofit organization, will provide a learning experience with… …
GMHS to hold kitten bottle basics training May 18 (5/8/2024) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society will hold a “Baby Bottle Basics” training session to equip individuals with the skills needed to care for bottle-fed kittens, on Saturday, May 18, beginning at… …
Free diabetes prevention program offered (5/8/2024) - Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering access to the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a free, yearlong virtual program via Zoom. Participants will get a full year of support and learn how… …
Mathews VA250 Committee hosts May 15 concert (5/8/2024) - The Courthouse Community Orchestra will perform a concert to memorialize the 248th anniversary of Virginia’s declaration as a free and independent state at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, on… …
Artists invited to register for this year’s Paint Main (5/8/2024) - Community painters are invited to register for this year’s Paint Main, a plein air painting contest to be held on Gloucester Main Street during the upcoming Gloucester Arts Festival. Paint… …
Helms and the Virginia Creepers to perform at Flat Iron Crossroads (5/8/2024) - Colby T. Helms and the Virginia Creepers, blending bluegrass with blues and country, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads in Gloucester. The show follows the release… …
RiverJam returns to Gloucester May 18 (5/8/2024) - Gloucester Arts on Main will hold its annual RiverJam Outdoor Music Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, on the lawn at Sussex, the York River home… …
The Human Hands (5/8/2024) - Accordionist Sam Reider (second from left) brings his ensemble The Human Hands to Lancaster Elementary School on Saturday, May 18. Joining Reider in transforming chamber music with folk and jazz… …2024 Concert on the Green summer series begins May 22 (5/8/2024) - Six concerts are planned on Gloucester Court Green this summer in the annual series sponsored by Gloucester Tourism. The concerts are free and open to the public. “This summer, bring… …
Puppy training classes begin June 5 (5/8/2024) - Puppy training for dogs ages 12 weeks to nine months begins next month at Whitcomb Lodge in Gloucester. The Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism course will be held on Wednesdays… …
Two exhibits this month at RAL Art Center (5/8/2024) - Two May art exhibits at the RAL Art Center, located at 19 North Main Street in Kilmarnock, opened last week and will remain on display until Saturday, June 1. The… …
Special exhibit features costume designs of Ruth E. Carter (5/8/2024) - More than 60 costumes, from “Black Panther” to “Selma,” will be on display in a special exhibit opening Saturday at Jamestown Settlement, featuring the legendary costumes of two-time Academy Award… …Vintage Market and Car Show Saturday in Yorktown (5/8/2024) - The third annual Vintage Market and Car Show on Main Street will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday in historic Yorktown. More than 20 fully-restored classic cars,… …
Aeronautical group meets next week (5/8/2024) - The Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula chapter of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society will hold its monthly buffet lunch meeting on Thursday, May 16, at the Pilot House Restaurant, Topping. A meet… …
Hampton University program to reflect on 70-year legacy of Brown v. Board of Ed (5/8/2024) - Hampton University will host a program on Thursday, May 16, reflecting on the 70-year legacy of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas… …
LVHS to hold used book sale fundraiser (5/8/2024) - The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society will hold a used book sale fundraiser with hundreds of non-fiction titles related to local, national, and international history, genealogy, culture, biography, and similar topics.… …
VA Claims Clinic to be held in King William (5/8/2024) - The Veterans Administration and Disabled American Veterans will hold a VA Claims Clinic and Benefit Information Session from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at the NAACP… …
Chair yoga class begins June 5 (5/8/2024) - A chair yoga class for seniors will be held on Wednesdays, beginning on June 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Stewart Building. The registration fee is $65 and… …
Nice Couch to perform Saturday (5/1/2024) - Nice Couch, a progressive, psychedelic, funk rock band established in 2013, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads in Gloucester. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the… …