🌱 See which Mathews neighbors still have flowers thriving in the drought.
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In today's newsletter:
- See which Mathews neighbors still have flowers thriving in the drought.
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a bee that can't make up it's mind? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Beautiful blooms (gazettejournal.net) — Neighbors in Mathews are showing off resilient blooms despite the drought, including tiger lilies at Reed Lawson’s home and a Christmas poinsettia still going strong for Debbie Morgan. The photo roundup also shares striking flowers from Bavon, Port Haywood, Cobbs Creek, Gloucester, Hayes, and beyond, inviting readers to send in their own garden snapshots. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Battle of Cricket Hill Reenactment →
Gwynn's Island Civic League, 1996 Old Ferry Rd, Grimstead
11:00 am
Saturday July 11
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Other local events
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Mathews Broadband Advisory Board →
Mathews County, VA Calendar, 251 Main Street, Mathews
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Library Board of Trustees →
Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main St, Mathews
5:00 pm -
Local Group Meeting: Fairfield Foundation Family... →
The Woodville Rosenwald School, 4310 S George Washington Mem Hwy, Hayes
6:00 pm -
Local Group Meeting: Fairfield Foundation Family Circle (Gloucester, VA) →
The Woodville Rosenwald School, 4310 S George Washington Mem Hwy, Hayes
6:00 pm -
Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
Mathews County, VA Calendar, 17 Church Street, Mathews
7:00 pm -
Mathews Dept of Social Services Board Meeting →
Mathews County, VA Calendar, 536 Church Street, Mathews
5:00 pm -
Piankatank River Ducks Unlimited Happy Hour at Southwind Pizza →
Southwind Pizza, 44 Church St, Mathews
5:30 pm -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings →
Oyster Seed Holdings, LLC, 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Hudgins
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Oyster Seed Hatchery Tour & Tasting →
Oyster Seed Holdings, LLC, Hudgins
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Salty Bob's Oyster & Seafood Co (Food Truck) — Good Luck Cellars →
Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Rd, Kilmarnock
5:00 pm -
Cajun Carry Out (Food Truck) — Good Luck Cellars →
Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Rd, Kilmarnock
12:00 pm
Friday July 10
Sunday July 12
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Northern Neck "History Land" NEW Poster by Bob Casazza
My posters are 18 x 24" showcasing the 300 year history of our Northern Neck. An original tribute to the people and places that had a major impact... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Kilmarnock. Apply here.
- College of William & Mary posted a job opening for Custodial Worker - Evening Shift (Tue - Sat 4pm-12:30pm) in Williamsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mathews here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yorktown
- Explore Yorktown, The Birthplace of America (virginialiving.com)
- Yorktown museum volunteer Nelson Curtis surprised with Everyday Hero for his dedication to history (wtkr.com)
- ‘Letters from Yorktown' offers a child's look at the Revolutionary War (pilotonline.com)
Kilmarnock
- July Dine for a Cause to benefit The Mother's Heart pregnancy center (rrecord.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A maybe (Thank you Donna S. for sending it in!)
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