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… …
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… …
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. …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …