May 2021
A Calendar of Well-Being 2022
What makes you happy? What brings you joy? What inspires you? What helps you feel healthy? What helps you feel hopeful? This calendar is for you to share about how you take care of yourself, your family and your community. A Calendar of Well-Being 2022 Win a spot in our calendar by submitting your favorite photo. Size: 11”x 8.5” (jpg or png) – Landscape Minimum resolution: 300 DPI Open to all ages. Email it to: prevent@mpnn.state.va.us Deadline: 8/30/21 Questions? Please…
Find out more »July 2021
Open Studio Painting Session
Free painting sessions every Friday morning. Bring your art & supplies and paint from 9 a.m.-Noon. You’ll meet new friends in the community and get great advice on your next masterpiece.
Find out more »August 2021
Arts on Main: Children’s Time with Kelly Richards
Children’s acrylic paint time with Kelly Richards. Paint a fun summer time scene using acrylic on canvas. Kelly will help the children with color and perspective. Kelly will provide all materials. Children may bring a drink and snack. A refrigerator will be available for storage. Cost is $20 per student. Ages 6-10
Find out more »Arts on Main: August First Friday
The Virginia Watercolor Society Middle Peninsula Regional Artists “Summer of Color Exhibit” is extended through August. Congratulations to Kim Williams, winner of the BEST IN SHOW for Virginia Watercolor Society FLORA AND FAUNA! Join us for First Friday on August 6th from 6-8pm. First Friday is free and open to the public. Beer and wine available for purchase. Thank you to our First Friday Sponsors Jens & Kathy Andersen! There will be a special showing of paintings by Parks Duffey,…
Find out more »Arts on Main: Multi-Media Workshop by Kathleen Noffsinger
“Abstracting the Essence of Flora and Fauna” (All levels and all media) This is a two day painting composition and design class for artists already skilled in their chosen media of graphite, charcoal, oil, oil and cold wax medium, acrylic or watercolor. The focus of instruction will be “deconstructing” shapes and colors to create expressive impressionist and abstract paintings. *Please note: This is not a “how to” instructional class for each medium. The instructor will be demonstrating compositional work with…
Find out more »Arts on Main: Paint Night for Adults “Heron on Canvas”
Join us for a paint night with Kelly Richards and create your very own heron . Kelly will teach students how to paint a heron on canvas using acrylic paint. Kelly will provide all materials needed for the class. Bring your adult beverage of choice and join us for a fun night of painting. Cost is $40 per student.
Find out more »Arts on Main: Pastels with Emily Christoff-Flowers
This series of eight classes with artist and gifted instructor, Emily Christoff Flowers, is designed to explore the technical aspects of pastels. The focus of each class will be on materials, techniques, design, subject matter, and personal expression. Students will explore four separate processes over eight classes divided into four sessions (two classes per session). Students may sign up for individual classes or the entire four sessions (8 classes) Advanced artists may draw at their own pace. You may work…
Find out more »Arts on Main: Flower Pot Painting for Kids
Children’s flower pot painting time with Kelly Richards. Have fun painting a summer time scene on a flower pot. Kelly will help the children with vivid colors. Kelly will provide all materials. Children may bring a drink and snack. A refrigerator will be available for storage. Cost is $20 per student. Ages 6-10
Find out more »GMCC’s 11th Annual Golf Classic
Following an 18-hole, flighted (post tournament) format, the 11th Annual Golf Classic offers 4-member teams and individual entries to raise funds for a great cause while playing the beautiful course of Piankatank River Golf Club. Sponsorships are also available.
Find out more »Arts on Main: Pastels with Emily Christoff-Flowers
This series of eight classes with artist and gifted instructor, Emily Christoff Flowers, is designed to explore the technical aspects of pastels. The focus of each class will be on materials, techniques, design, subject matter, and personal expression. Students will explore four separate processes over eight classes divided into four sessions (two classes per session). Students may sign up for individual classes or the entire four sessions (8 classes) Advanced artists may draw at their own pace. You may work…
Find out more »October 2021
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Gloucester Walk to End Alzheimer's will be IN-PERSON walking down Gloucester Main St on Saturday, October 2! Schedule of Events: Registration at 8 a.m. Check in if registered online at 9 a.m. | Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. | Walk at 10:00 a.m. What: Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. We're…
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