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DATETIME

EVENTMEETING
May 2-4
(registration by 4/18)
Mathews County 4-H Club
4-H JUNIOR ADVENTURE CAMP I
Youth 9-14
Jamestown
Call Nancy Roche 725-7196 for details on transportation & registration
May 3
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
COURT GREEN FARMER'S MARKET
Historic Court Square
725-7755
May 3
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library
USED BOOK SALE

Orrell Building
Paperbacks 25c / Hardbacks $1
725-2096 or www.friendsofmathewslibrary.org
May 3
Saturday
 
The Mathews County Land Conservancy
MATHEWS ANNUAL REGATTA

Williams Wharf
call for details
Lynda Smith 725-9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com
May 4 
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
May 4
Sunday
8-11 am
American Legion Post 83
WORLD FAMOUS BREAKFAST
American Legion Post, Route 198, Hudgins
$7 Donation
725-9133 or www.visitmathews.com/directories/amleg/amlegion.htm
May 6
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
May 6
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
COURT GREEN FARMER'S MARKET
Historic Court Square
725-7755
May 7
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
May 10
Saturday
Bay Trails Outfitters
LEUKEMIA SOCIETY BENEFIT PADDLE
Mathews County - Bethel Beach Road, Onemo VA
804-725-0626 or www.baytrails.com
May 10
Saturday
Mathews County Visitor & Information Center
COUNTYWIDE SPRING CLEAN UP
Orange bags available at visitor's center
725-4BAY or www.visitmathews.com
May 10
Saturday
8 pm
Donk's Theater--Virginia's Lil Ole Opry
TBA
Donk's Theater, Hudgins
$12 adults / $2 kids
725-7760 or www.donkstheater.com
May 10
Saturday
8 pm
Live Music at Southwinds
AJ STEWART - local virtuoso on guitar with a wide range of repertoire
Southwind Cafe
725-2766
May 13
8:30am - 2:00pm
Mathews County Triad
7th ANNUAL SENIORS SAFETY FAIR
$3 per person
Piankatank Ruritan Club on Rt 198
Call Nancy Roche 725-7196 for details on transportation & registration
May 16 - 17
Art Show

May 16
5:30 pm PIG ROAST
Free to public
The Bay School
RUSTIC 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
May 16 - 17
Friday 10 am-4pm
Saturday 10 am-1 pm
Mathews Garden Club Annual Flower show
PEARL OF THE CHESAPEAKE
Mathews Memorial Library
contact: Pam Machen 725-3009
May 16 - 18
Friday - Sunday
 
Bikewalk Virginia
TOUR DE CHESAPEAKE
Mathews Visitor & Information Center 725-4BAY
May 16 - 18
Friday - Sunday
1pm - 5pm
 
Gwynn's Island Museum
WELCOMES to all Biker riders from the Tour de Chesapeake

Gwynn's Island
725-7949
May 17
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
COURT GREEN FARMER'S MARKET
Historic Court Square
725-7755
May 17
Saturday
12 pm - 12 am
RELAY FOR LIFE
Mathews High School
May 17
Saturday
5 pm -7 pm
 
Mathews Rotary Club
BEER TASTING - FUND RAISER

Behind the Mathews Memorial Library
call for details
May 17
Saturday
7 pm - 10 pm
Main Street Committee and Mathews Visitor & Information Center
COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY
Music by Lynda Smith and  the Band
Mathews old court green and Court Street
Free admission
call 725-4BAY for details
May 17
Saturday
7 pm
Bay Trails Outfitters
STAR GAZING TOUR
Mathews County - Bethel Beach Road, Onemo VA
804-725-0626 or www.baytrails.com
May 18
Sunday
9:30 am
Bay Trails Outfitters
TREASURE HUNT TOUR
Mathews County - Bethel Beach Road, Onemo VA
804-725-0626 or www.baytrails.com
May 20
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
May 21
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
May 23, Friday
11:30 am - 1 pm
League of Women Voters of the Middle Peninsula
LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE-LOCAL GOVERNMENT 101: County Planning Directors

Bring a brown bag lunch/beverages and dessert provided
Contact Katie Thompson
804-694-3966 or midpenleagueofwomenvoters@yahoo.com
May 24
Saturday
9 am-1 pm
COURT GREEN FARMER'S MARKET
Historic Court Square
725-7755
May 24
Saturday
9:30 am
Bay Trails Outfitters
MARSHES & MANSIONS
Mathews County - Bethel Beach Road, Onemo VA
804-725-0626 or www.baytrails.com
May 24
Saturday
6 pm - 9 pm
Mathews County YMCA
BLUEGRASS & BBQ BASH -  to Benefit YMCA Scholarship Program
Bluegrass "made from scratch" & BBQ fixin's from Smokin' Joe in Kilmarnock & Silent Auction
Kington Parish/Rt 658, Kingston Parish Lane
$50 per person/dinner & drinks
Contact 725-1488
May 24
Saturday
8 pm
Donk's Theater--Virginia's Lil Ole Opry
LYNDA SMITH
Donk's Theater, Hudgins
$12 adults / $2 kids
725-7760 or www.donkstheater.com
May 25
Sunday
10 am
Bay Trails Outfitters
W(H)ET YOUR APPETITE
Mathews County - Bethel Beach Road, Onemo VA
804-725-0626 or www.baytrails.com
May 30
Friday
10 am shotgun start
Mathews Ruritan Club
MATHEWS RURITAN CLUB 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMNET
Rt. 198
$60 each ro $240 per team - 4 Person Teams
Call 804-725-4450 or apps avail Cattails or Moughons Hardware
May 31
Saturday
8 am-1 pm
Mathews County Visitor & Info Center
MATHEWS COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Main Street Mathews
Free Admission to Buyers / $10 Fee to Sell
725-4BAY or mcvic@visitmathews.com
May 31
Saturday
10 am - 2 pm
Church of Francis De Sales
ART-CRAFT-FUN FAIR

176 Lovers Lane
Mathews
May 31
Saturday
8 pm
Live Music at Southwinds
MIXED GRILL - local bluegrass favorite featuring Bill Walker, Doug Deforge & Bob Lewis
Southwind Cafe
725-2766
May 31
Sunday
10 am
Bay Trails Outfitters
W(H)ET YOUR APPETITE
Mathews County - Bethel Beach Road, Onemo VA
804-725-0626 or www.baytrails.com