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Sprague’s artwork chosen as this year’s official print (3/29/2023) - Georgia Sprague’s artwork, “Main Street Medley,” is the winner of this year’s Daffodil Festival print contest. Sprague graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in…
daffodil festival little miss Little Miss crowning (3/29/2023) - The 2023 Gloucester Daffodil Festival Little Miss crowning will be held from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the Planet Fitness Daffodil Village Stage. Pictured are last year’s Little Miss contestants, from…
Daffodil Festival list of sponsors (3/29/2023) - The Gloucester Daffodil Festival wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the local business community. Since 1987, the festival has been supported by local groups, volunteers, organizations, businesses and…
daffodil festival crowd 1 2022 crowd (3/29/2023) - The 2022 Daffodil Festival marked a return to pre-pandemic scale, with more than 25,000 people in attendance throughout the weekend.
daffodil festival driving tour Driving tour (3/29/2023) - Take part in this year’s Daffodil Driving Tour. This visual tour is sponsored by the Gloucester Daffodil Club. Respect each property and view the daffodil locations from your vehicle or…
Wedding expo to be held Sunday (3/8/2023) - Carolyn Berry, wedding officiant and owner of Weddings at Rock Springs, LLC, has organized the first wedding expo for the Northern Neck/Middle Peninsula area. The event will be held this…
China-U.S. relations topic of Great Decisions program (1/25/2023) - For the past 10 years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the…
neighbors yorktown market 1 Yorktown Market Days returns for 4 winter markets (1/25/2023) - Yorktown will hold a total of four winter markets on select Saturdays in February and March, as vendors line the waterfront to sell their locally grown, produced and crafted products.…
Strawberry Festival returns to Heathsville (1/25/2023) - More than 100 crafters and vendors are expected again this year at the St. Stephen’s Strawberry Festival in Heathsville. The free, one-day festival on Saturday, May 27 is a Northern…
Letters to Santa Claus (12/21/2022) - Dear Santa, I would like a pregnant barbie doll, Lego sets, a squishmello, Meirmad Tales 19-21 but I already have 20. Thank you,LoveRaeganAge 11 P.S. I want Christmas to go…
Blaise Katsuki, 6 Santa Claus (and the Grinch) are coming to town (12/21/2022) - Petsworth Elementary School celebrated “Don’t be a Grinch” day on Dec. 13 for holiday spirit week. The school also had a very special guest, the Grinch himself. Here is the…
COMMUNITY EVENTS (11/22/2022) - Ongoing POP UP SHOW: The Bay School Community Arts Center, Mathews, will be holding its Christmas Tree themed pop up show from now until Dec. 24. Shop for unique little…
Here comes Santa Claus…where? (11/22/2022) - Local children will have quite a few opportunities to see Santa Claus in person during the upcoming weeks. It may look as if Santa will have to be in several…
edit holiday calendar library meet santa Meet Santa (11/22/2022) - Take some time with your kids this holiday season and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. until…
holiday calendar light shows deltaville lights Light shows begin this week (11/22/2022) - For many, one of the most popular holiday traditions is driving around to view the light displays. Here are a couple of spots to check out as you tour the…
edit holiday parade 2 Holiday parades (11/22/2022) - Be sure to attend this year’s local holiday parades. Gloucester’s Christmas & Holiday Parade will be held on Dec. 3, beginning at 3 p.m. Mathews will hold its parade on…
holiday calendar smith family show Smith Family Christmas (11/22/2022) - A huge cast, including most of those shown here, will present the annual Li’l Ole Opry Smith Family and Friends Christmas Show at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 in the…
holiday calendar turkey trot Turkey Trot (11/22/2022) - The Mobjack Rowing Association will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot today, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Walk, run or bike from Williams Wharf Landing to Town Point Landing in…
Mathews Christmas Store set to serve 600 (11/22/2022) - The Mathews Christmas Store will be held Dec. 9 and 10 in the YMCA/Boys and Girls Club gymnasium. The store has been underway for more than 40 years to provide…
holiday calendar art classes paint a tree arts on main Arts centers offer holiday-themed classes (11/22/2022) - Arts centers in Gloucester and Mathews are offering a number of opportunities for youth and adults to create their own Christmas ornaments and artwork. Arts on Main Sign up for…
Holiday Photos in the Park (11/22/2022) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism sponsors Holiday Photos in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 10. Ten-minute appointments are available between noon and 1:30 p.m. in the amphitheater. Parks and Rec…
holiday calendar gmhs angel fund GMHS seeks donations for Angel Fund on GivingTuesday (11/22/2022) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is seeking to raise $10,000 for the shelter’s Angel Fund this coming Tuesday for GivingTuesday. The shelter’s Angel Fund provides non-routine, life-saving veterinary care for homeless…
Mathews Library holds holiday events (11/22/2022) - Events for all ages are planned this season at Mathews Memorial Library. Deck the Halls The library invites families and friends to decorate its trees from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday,…
CHURCH ACTIVITIES (11/22/2022) - Thursday, Nov. 24 DINNER: Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, offers its free community Thanksgiving dinner to visitors from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.DINNER: Kingston Parish, Mathews, will hold its Thanksgiving Dinner in…
holiday calendar plagalcadence in concert Sing-Along, concert returns courtesy of Central Village Homemakers (11/22/2022) - A Community Concert and Sing-Along sponsored by Central Village Homemakers returns for the first time since 2019 and will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in Central United…

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