Events Oct. 9-16 (10/8/2025) - THURSDAY LIBRARY BOARD: The Mathews Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet at 1 o’clock today, Thursday, Oct. 9, in order to hold a closed session to discuss the performance… …
Fighting Alzheimer’s (10/8/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club members took part Saturday in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, held at Botetourt Elementary School. Club participants included, front row from left, John Snyder, Ann Dugas, Betsy… …
Thanking first responders (10/8/2025) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons recently recognized members of the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad for their dedication to the community. Shown receiving the… …Fairfield Foundation to host Historic House Party at Hockley (10/8/2025) - The Fairfield Foundation’s 25th annual Historic House Party will be held this year at the Hockley estate on the Ware River in Gloucester from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.… …
GMCC Oktoberfest (10/8/2025) - A crowd gathered at the Ware River Yacht Club on Sunday to participate in the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic’s ninth annual Oktoberfest. The Original Elbe Musikanten Band provided live entertainment… …Library to host nature program Oct. 18 (10/8/2025) - The Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will host Nature’s Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation next Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning at 2 p.m. Meet owls and learn all about their natural… …
Battle of the Hook (10/8/2025) - The Gloucester Museum of History commemorated the 244th anniversary of the Battle of the Hook at Abingdon Elementary School Friday afternoon. Here, Historic Resources Supervisor Robert Kelly explains the importance… …Harmful Waste Collection Day Oct. 18 (10/8/2025) - Gloucester County’s Residential Household Harmful Waste Collection Day will be held next Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Hayes Convenience Center, which is located on… …
GVFRS open house (10/8/2025) - Sunday’s open house at Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Station 1 wasn’t just a chance for the public to see the inner workings of the firehouse, it was also… …
Duke and Duchess (10/8/2025) - Gloucester High School seniors Declan McCann and Mylah Santiago were crowned this year’s Duke and Duchess at halftime during Friday night’s homecoming game when the Dukes fell to the visiting… …Blood drive Friday in memory of Sean McNulty (10/8/2025) - GVFRS junior EMS members and fire cadets will host an American Red Cross blood drive in memory of Sean McNulty Jr. from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Gloucester Volunteer… …
Walk to End Alzheimer’s (10/8/2025) - The Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on Saturday morning in Gloucester Court House. Although the Alzheimer’s Association is still processing payments, Senior Director Mary Sandridge said… …Supervisors deny marina rezoning request (10/8/2025) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors denied a rezoning request that would have allowed for the development of 35 townhouse-style condominium units at Gloucester Point Marina on Sarah’s Creek during… …
Clean Gloucester Day to be held Saturday (10/8/2025) - The fall installation of Clean Gloucester Day will be held by Gloucester Clean Community on Saturday throughout the county. Individual volunteers and groups are encouraged to sign up online through… …
Closings Monday for holiday (10/8/2025) - All post offices, courts, county offices, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day. Gloucester schools will be open, but… …
Dog grooming (10/8/2025) - W. L. Johnston, longtime volunteer with Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, puts a fresh coat of paint on Station One’s mascot Sparky on Thursday. He said the annual, time-consuming paint… …Gloucester PR&T seeks submissions for Halloween driving tour (10/1/2025) - Inspired by its successful GloLights Holiday Driving Tour, Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking submissions to create a Spooktacular Driving Tour inspired by Halloween and the fall season. Decorated… …
Special programs this month at Machicomoco State Park (10/1/2025) - Local residents are invited to visit Machicomoco State Park in Hayes to enjoy the pleasant October weather, to fish, hike, bike, and take part in a number of programs scheduled… …
190+ attend Democrats’ seafood dinner (10/1/2025) - The Gloucester County Democratic Committee held its annual Seafood Dinner and Fundraiser on Sept. 18 at the Abingdon Ruritan Club in Bena, with over 190 people in attendance. Pam Garner,… …Library to hold Halloween drawing event on Oct. 8 (10/1/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold a drawing workshop, “Let’s Draw Halloween,” for kindergarten through fifth grade students on Wednesday, Oct. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. Local… …
Events Oct. 1-8 (10/1/2025) - THURSDAY PLANNERS: The Gloucester County Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 tonight, Thursday, Oct. 2, in the Thomas Calhoun Walker Education Center auditorium, 6099 T.C. Walker Road, Gloucester. FRIDAY THE… …
Library to hold fall craft session on Oct. 16 (10/1/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold a fall craft session on Oct. 16, beginning at 4 p.m. Create a pumpkin magnet for the fall using Mason jar… …
Gloucester Museum prepares for busy October (10/1/2025) - “We have tons of stuff coming up in October.” The Gloucester Museum of History is hosting four big events this month, starting with an observance of the 244th anniversary of… …
Fire training (10/1/2025) - Gloucester and Abingdon volunteer firefighters and one Charles City County career firefighter attended a joint Virginia Fire Programs Basic Pump Operator training course during the past week hosted by Gloucester… …
A soggy Guinea Jubilee: Rain puts a damper on festival (10/1/2025) - This past weekend’s Guinea Jubilee didn’t go off quite as planned, as off-and-on rains caused the cancellation of some events and sent vendors hustling to break down their tents, with… …