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The Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad (MCVRS) receives a $21,350 donation this month from two 2024 Rescue Regatta Committee members, Joe and Cathy Davenport. “We would like to thank all who participated,” Rescue Regatta Co-chairman Tina Mennett, a squad first...

With only days remaining before Christmas Friends gifts will be making their way to the homes of needy children and seniors in Middlesex, volunteer help is urgently needed in every facet of the program. SHOPPING: An additional group of children...

In the search for gifts this year, shoppers will have the opportunity to buy local and support the arts with Arts in the Middle’s Christmas Gallery.  Offered in Urbanna this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry will present its annual Smith Family and Friends Christmas Show on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Mathews High School’s Harry M. Ward Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. You will...

Urbanna will “Enjoy The Christmas Spirit All Day” on Saturday, Dec. 7, with a day of events that peak with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus during the 29th annual Urbanna Hometown Christmas Parade. The Middlesex Woman’s Club’s historic...

The wrapping of hundreds of gifts for needy Christmas Friends recipients begins this week, and more volunteers are needed to join in the fun. There is still an urgent need for more shoppers to fill the wish lists of...

On Friday, Dec. 13, there will be a cookie contest at the Deltaville Community Association (DCA) building, 17147 General Puller Highway, in conjunction with Deltaville’s Christmas party and the Jackson Creek Christmas Cruise. Entries for the contest must be...

Santa will be arriving at the Water View firehouse on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Santa will also ride through the Water View community on a fire truck starting at 6:15 p.m. For information, email chiefbc601@gmail.com.

Allure Art Center's Holiday Open House features artists with new items, many holiday themed, along with holiday music, cheer, treats and more. Come meet the artists while shopping local for unique, original artisan gifts that will be cherished and...

Brunch is on the menu, Santa in the building Bypass the crowds at the malls and enjoy lots of great shopping and more! It all happens in the autumn setting of our waterfront and nature park. This is the...