250th anniversary activities continue with July 4 weekend here (7/1/2026) - The much-anticipated July 4 weekend is here. Events across Gloucester and Mathews will join the nation in celebrating its 250th birthday. Here is a lineup of what has been planned.… …
Leaks discovered at base of Burke’s Mill Pond dam spillway (7/1/2026) - Leaks were discovered recently in the base of the spillway for the Burke’s Mill Pond dam, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is working with the Girl Scout… …
Docked in Yorktown (7/1/2026) - The motor yacht “Grace” was spotted in Yorktown on Saturday, presumably in town for the July 4 celebration. …
NARFE meeting (7/1/2026) - Amy Steel, the Gloucester Visitor Center manager, was the guest speaker at the June 16 meeting of Middle Peninsula Chapter 1757, National Active and Retired Federal Employers Association meeting, which… …
Patriotic light show (7/1/2026) - Franktronics Inc. at 3618 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, currently has a light show to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The show includes “a short version of lights synchronized to… …Woodville School open this Saturday (7/1/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School is open to the public on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., including this Saturday, July 4. All visitors are… …
Archaeological dig (7/1/2026) - The Fairfield Foundation held a dig day at the Fairfield Plantation in Gloucester on Saturday, welcoming 33 students from the National Institute of American History & Democracy at the College… …
Speaker series (7/1/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation Descendants Community held its first speaker series event on June 16. Muriel Branch from the Pine Grove Tuskegee Rosenwald School, Cumberland County, provided details regarding… …
Supporting Guinea Heritage (7/1/2026) - Abingdon Ruritan Club recently presented the Guinea Heritage Association with a $1,000 donation to support the organization that honors the culture, watermen and people of the larger Guinea area in… …Supervisors to hold 7-Eleven hearing Tuesday (7/1/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a rezoning application that would allow the creation of a new 7-Eleven convenience store in Gloucester… …
Gloucester Parks and Rec offers classes (7/1/2026) - BELLY DANCE: A belly dance workshop for ages 16 and older will be held on Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Stewart Building. This introductory workshop is designed to prepare… …
Gloucester Library to hold children’s programs in July (6/24/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library has announced a few upcoming children’s programs for July, which will all be hosted at its Main Street Center location. Gloucester Museum of History Museum Specialist… …
Gloucester PRT has a full list of summer activities (6/24/2026) - DOLPHIN WATCHING: A Best Years Trip to Virginia Beach for Dolphin Watching will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. The fee is $70 and… …
Compassionate Touch workshop to be held in Gloucester (6/24/2026) - Ginger Peer-Spencer, founder of Heartfelt Community, will teach a workshop later this month for family and professional caregivers, those who would like to volunteer, and those who already volunteer in… …
Ruritan garage sale (6/24/2026) - Gloucester Ruritan Club recently held its spring garage sale on the lawn of The Offices of Hogge and Serio. The sale is the primary fundraiser that allows the club to… …
Rainbow Bridge (6/24/2026) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society held a dedication ceremony for its new Rainbow Bridge last Wednesday, June 17. GMHS Executive Director Caitlin Donnelly said the bridge is “a place to come… …Gathering Friday for veterans/first responders serving as caregivers (6/24/2026) - Are you a veteran or first responder caring for a loved one? You’re invited to a special community gathering designed just for you. Bay Aging is holding a gathering from… …
Kayaking encounter (6/24/2026) - A group of teachers from Petsworth Elementary School who go kayaking together every Wednesday during the summer spotted something unusual in the distance when they went out last week. The… …
Virginia Legacy Run (6/24/2026) - One-hundred and 73 motorcycles and 75 passengers arrived in Gloucester on Saturday morning to take part in the ninth annual Virginia Legacy Run. Riders principally from the American Legion Riders… …Toby and Larry concert Saturday (6/24/2026) - The Piankatank Community League, Gloucester, is sponsoring a free Toby and Larry country music concert on Saturday for all residents of Gloucester County. The concert, featuring performances by Larry Heatwole… …
Woman’s Club to hold lectures on Wednesdays in July (6/24/2026) - The Gloucester Woman’s Club will host a series of talks of local and historic community interest on Wednesday evenings throughout July at historic Edgehill House, 6805 Main Street, Gloucester. The… …
Archaeological digs Friday, July 3 at Fairfield (6/24/2026) - The public is invited to take part in an archeological dig at VA250 Dig: Homecoming at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Fairfield Archaeology Park in Gloucester, located at 5777 Fairfield… …Caregivers invited to take part in walking club (6/24/2026) - Bay Aging invites unpaid caregivers to take part in a support walking group that meets from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, weather permitting, at Woodville Park, 3904 Woodville Park Road,… …
Radio Field Day exercise this weekend in Hayes (6/24/2026) - The Middle Peninsula Amateur Radio Club will participate in the national ARRL Field Day exercise with a two-day emergency radio demonstration on Saturday and Sunday in Hayes. Held at Abingdon… …
Benefits of art and aging topic of 4th Friday program (6/24/2026) - Rick Griffin, a forensic psychologist, artist and Middle Peninsula Fine Arts Association of Gloucester board member, will present a talk on “The Amazing Benefits on Art and Aging” at 6… …