Community
Beloved F.D. Crockett achieves a milestone
Deltaville Maritime Museum celebration marks buyboat’s 100th birthday
The family and friends of the F.D. Crockett gathered on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, on Deltaville Maritime Museum’s campus to celebrate the working life and restoration of the 100-year-old,...
Urbanna daycare center has baby chicks fun
Stephanie GianDonato of The GianDonato Farmette in Gloucester brought baby chicks, turkeys and guineas to the Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center’s Community Helpers Day last week at the daycare center in Urbanna United Methodist Church. Others to attend were...
Blue Crab Festival is returning to Hartfield for two July days
The second annual Blue Crab Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7, in Hartfield.
Last year the event had more than 2,000 attendees and almost 80 vendors, including arts, crafts, food, wine, beer...
Va. Li’l Ole Opry concert set for June 29 in Mathews
Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry will kick up its heels on Saturday night, June 29, for a great night of music by some of the best duos and groups in the business.
Where: Mathews High School’s Harry M. Ward auditorium
When: Doors...
“Sincerely, Iris” opens Groovin’ concert on Saturday, June 22
Traveling on Saturday, June 22, to the Deltaville Maritime Museum’s (DMM) Groovin’ in the Park, “Sincerely, Iris” opens at 5 p.m. for the alternative sound of Ali Thibodeau and Deau Eyes. He will share his songs and custom license...
Fourth-themed fun is on the way
Three bands, food, games, a boat parade, a golf cart procession, and more are set for July 4, 5 and 6 in Urbanna.
Although there will not be a fireworks show in Urbanna this year, there will be plenty...
Water View readies for July 6 celebration
The Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department (UMVFD) in Water View is sponsoring an Independence Day-themed event with a parade and other activities on Saturday, July 6.
The parade through Water View will start at 11:30 a.m. and vendors and other...
Repairs sought for Urbanna Museum and Visitors Center
The Urbanna Museum and Visitors Center (UM&VC) building in Urbanna has a long history going back to the tobacco trade in Middlesex County. For a while, its origin and use were lost to history. Today though, with some certainty,...
Rotary Club of Middlesex County awards grants to community reps
On June 11, the Rotary Club of Middlesex County was pleased to recognize the work of eight local nonprofit organizations by awarding grants for a total value of $19,000. These local organizations, through their charitable actions, embody the motto...
Compass Academy offers special garden
Compass Academy, an extension program of Middlesex High School, has grown a community garden this year and invites all to pick vegetables and herbs, said Danielle Norris, director of Compass Academy and Virtual Learning for Middlesex County Public Schools.
This...
