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Watercolor © Bob Haynes

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EVENTMEETING
April 3-17
 
The Bay School
THE MIDDLE PENINSULA OF VIRGINIA ART SHOW
279 Main, Mathews, VA
Admission is FREE a open to the public
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 10am-3pm
Call 725-1278 or www.bayschool-arts.com
April 4
Friday
1pm - 5pm
Gwynn's Island Museum
OPENS FOR THE SEASON

Regular Hours: Friday - Sunday 1pm - 5pm
For more information call 804-725-7949
April 5
Saturday
7 am -5 pm
Mathews Boy Scout Troop 114
YARD SALE
Raffle, Bake Sale, Hot Dogs & BBQ
Piankatank Ruritan Club
Rt 198 - Mathews
April 5
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
FARMERS MARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON
Old Court House Green

Call 725-3053 for information
April 5
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library
USED BOOK SALE

Orrell Building
Paperbacks 25c / Hardbacks $1
725-7501 or www.friendsofmathewslibrary.org
April 5
Saturday
 
The Mathews County Land Conservancy
TIDEWATER INVITATIONAL REGATTA A

Williams Wharf
call for details
Lynda Smith 725-9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com
April 6
Sunday
8-11 am
American Legion Post 83
WORLD FAMOUS BREAKFAST
American Legion Post, Route 198, Hudgins
$7 Donation
725-9133 or Click Here
April 6
Sunday
2-4 pm
Bay School Cultural Arts Center
OPEN MIC FOR WRITERS

Bay School Cultural Arts Center
Free Admission
725-1278 or www.bayschool-arts.com
April 6
Sunday
3 pm
Concerts by the Bay
REVOLUTION - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Mathews High School Auditorium
$25 per person  (2008-2009 eason tickets on sale at this concert $50)
725-9776 or www.concertsbythebay.org
April 6
Sunday
 
Church of Francis deSales
FRENCH CARIBBEAN NIGHT

$20 per person or 2/$35
contact: 725-3593
April 8
Tuesday
10 am
Open to all who enjoy playing bridge
DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Mathews County Woman's Club
$3 per person
725-7703 or judyrich@wildblue.net
April 12
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
COURT GREEN FARMER'S MARKET
Historic Court Square
725-7755
April 12
Saturday
 
The Mathews County Land Conservancy
BOBBY STEWART BENEFIT RUN

Williams Wharf
call for details
Lynda Smith 725-9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com
April 12 Saturday
April 13 Sunday
Noon to 4pm
Bay Trails Outfitters
DEMO DAY AND SALE

Factory Reps on site Saturday to put you in the boat of your dreams!
Used and New boats
725-725-0626 or www.baytrails.com
April 12
Saturday
8 pm
Live Music at Southwinds
TOM & LANCE - electric mix of the 60's, 70's & 80's
Southwind Cafe
Free Admission, families welcome
725-2766
April 12
Saturday
8 pm
Donk's Theater--Virginia's Lil Ole Opry
SECOND TALENT SEARCH
Donk's Theater, Hudgins
$12 adults / $2 kids
725-7760 or www.donkstheater.com
April 16
Wednesday
1-4 pm
Open to all who enjoy playing bridge
GWYNN'S ISLAND DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Gwynn's Island Civic League Building
$2 per person
725-7703 or nhrich@wildblue.net
April 18-20
(registration by 4/4)
Mathews County 4-H Club
PALETTE OF FUN CAMP
Youth 9-14
Jamestown
Call Nancy Roche 725-7196 for details on transportation & registration
April 19
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
COURT GREEN FARMER'S MARKET
Historic Court Square
725-7755
April 19
Saturday
9am - 1pm
Environmental Hands-on Workshop
RAIN BARREL MAKING WORKSHOP
Old Court House Green

Call Mathews Visitor & Information at 725-4BAY for details
April 19
Saturday
8:30 am - 2 pm
Mathews Garden Club
PLANT SALE - to sponsor students for Nature Camp
Lot next to Moughons Hardware store

Call Mary Ann Hubbard 725-1865
April 19 thru May 10

April 19
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
4 pm - 6 pm
The Bay School
REGIONAL CONTEST
279 Main, Mathews, VA
Admission is FREE a open to the public
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 10am-3pm
Call 725-1278 or www.bayschool-arts.com
April 19
Saturday
 
The Mathews County Land Conservancy
TIDEWATER INVITATIONAL REGATTA B

Williams Wharf
call for details
Lynda Smith 725-9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com
April 19
Saturday
4:30 pm - 7 pm
American Legion Post 83
FISH FRY AND BBQ
Fried Trout, Pork BBQ, Baked Beans, Slaw, Hushpuppies, Home made desserts...children under 5 yrs - free hot dogs and chips!
$10 per Adult/Children 6yr-11yr $5
725-9133/0842 or mathewspost83@verizon.net
April 22
Tuesday
10 am
Sponsored by Chesapeake Gateways
GREENING WORKSHOP

Mathews Visitor & Information Center
725-4BAY for details
April 22
Tuesday
10 am
Open to all who enjoy playing bridge
DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Mathews County Woman's Club
$3 per person
725-7703 or judyrich@wildblue.net
April 22
Tuesday
7pm
Mathews County Historical Society
Dr ROBERT A SELIG - The Franco American Campaign of 1781 - Roads and Routes and Waterways in the Commonwealth of VA
Mathews Memorial Library
725-5747 for details
April 25
Friday
4-7:30 pm
Central United Methodist Church
STEAMED SHRIMP DINNER
$13 adults, $6 children

Contact 725-9124 or 725-3549
April 26 Mathews County YMCA
YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS
Mathews Yacht Club Pool
Ages 3 -15 Class divided by age and skill level.
$35 per student, scholarships and family discounts
Call 725-1488 for more details
April 26
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
COURT GREEN FARMER'S MARKET
Historic Court Square
725-7755
April 26
Saturday
10 am - 1 pm
Historic Garden Week 2008
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS TOUR
Advance Tickets: $20 - Day of Tour $25

Call Joyce DuPaul 693-6742 or waresjaye@aol.com
April 26
Saturday
 
The Mathews County Land Conservancy
GLOUCESTER/MATHEWS GARDEN TOUR EXHIBIT AND LUNCH

Williams Wharf
call for details
Lynda Smith 725-9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com
April 26
Saturday
8 pm
Southwind Cafe presents live music
RUNAWAY STRING BAND - swing, old-time & bluegrass
Southwind Cafe
Free Admission, families welcome
725-2766
April 26
Saturday
8 pm
Donk's Theater--Virginia's Lil Ole Opry
TROY HEDSPETH
Donk's Theater, Hudgins
$12 adults / $2 kids
725-7760 or www.donkstheater.com